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Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak chest of drawers, France, circa 1930. Very good condition. dimensions: height 92 cm width 70
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Vintage 1930s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1820s French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820. It flaunts a smooth finish
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th Century France. Ornate and delicately crafted, this
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1840. An antique chest featuring three
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1860s French Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The front case houses three
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

1840s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak chest of drawers from France, produced circa 1840. A sophisticated antique chest
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1880s French Neoclassical Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from 1880s France with a Neoclassical silhouette. A cabinet housing a pair
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

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Oak

French Provincial, Hall Bench, Storage Chest, Oak, Iron, France, Early 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Provincial, Hall Bench, Storage Chest, Oak, Iron, France, Early 19th C. A French provincial
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Iron

20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your home decor with this stunning 20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the exquisite 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers, a perfect blend of
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Early Oak Chest From France, Circa 1800
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Chest From France, Circa 1800. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Fantastic
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Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. The paneling of this chest’s drawers
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak

19th Century French Provincial Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century, France. Scrupulously carved scroll details notched
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Add a touch of classic French elegance to your home with this 19th Century French Bleached Oak
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Coffer, Long, French, Oak, Blanket Chest, Trunk, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coffer, a long, French, oak blanket chest or trunk dating to circa 1800 and
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Oak

20th Century, French, Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A 20th century bleached oak chest of drawers made in France. Four top-down drawers flanked by
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Built during the 19th century in France, this sturdy bleached oak dresser showcases four spacious
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French chest of drawers is crafted from solid oak and showcases a beautifully
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1900s French Oak and Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers with a marble top created in France, circa 1900. Ornate and delicately
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. Composed with a dignified aura, this
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers created in 19th century France. This oak chest of drawers is composed of
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Antique Chest, French Coffer, Oak, Early 19th Century, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest, a French coffer in oak dating to the early 19th century, circa 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Oak

French Directoire Solid Oak Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Directoire style chest of drawers in solid oak and cherry wood, with inlaid trims in
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Early 19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820. Elegant carved profiles elevant
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Brass

Antique French Provincial Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This antique bleached oak chest of drawers was made in France. The rectangular silhouette is
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage French Bleached and White Washed Oak Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage French bleached and white washed oak chests. Mixes well with a variety of decors
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest of drawers crafted in France. Three spacious drawers are adorned with carved columns topped with
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak

20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
oak chest of drawers. Designed to bring a refined elegance to your bedroom or living space, this
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Large hand-carved 16th Century Bridal Chest in oak, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / Bridal Chest / Oak / Rustic / Wabi Sabi / Antique Very large antique
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Antique 16th Century French Medieval Blanket Chests

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Oak

Cerused Oak Chest Of Drawers, France, Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century French four-drawer cerrused oak French bureau. Decorative details at base true to the
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1880s French Provincial Oak Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers from France, circa 1880. Slender cabriole legs elevate a cabinet of
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

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Brass

17th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak French Provincial Year 1689
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 17th century carved oak French Provincial Country House Very decorative
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Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Oak

Pair of Brutalist Oak Chests, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brutalist oak chest of drawers with slat construction and angled drawer faces. Perfect as
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Bleached Oak Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century French Three Drawer Bleached Oak Chest with Diamond Pattern detail on each
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1800s Belgian Oak Treasure Chest
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest from Belgium, produced circa 1800. An antique trunk featuring three locks and keys
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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Iron

French 19th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Lovely French 19th century oak commode / chest of drawers. Cleaned and scrubbed to give it a
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Antique 1830s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Late 19th Century French Ebonized Oak Linen Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1890s oak chest has an ebonized finish and ten removable suitcase style drawers. Drawers are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Wooden Gothic Chest, Oak, Iron, Possibly France, 15th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular chest with flat top and square quadrangular legs, decorated on the fronts with
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Blanket Chests

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Iron

Enormous Oak Chest of Drawers/Cabinet, France, 1920 s
Located in Austin, TX
Oversized chest of drawers built of solid white French oak includes six upper drawers and four
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

20th Century French Oak Workshop Chest of Drawers, 1920
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French oak workshop chest of drawers on wheels from the 1920s. Good
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An antique chest of drawers produced in France, circa 1800. This bleached oak buffet displays three
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

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Wood

1840s French Gustavian Oak Chest of Drawers With Floral Carvings
Located in High Point, NC
1840s French Gustavian Oak Chest of Drawers With Floral Carvings. This elegant chest reflects the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French 1940 s Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 1940s oak chest of drawers with nickel plated knobs on four drawers.
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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis XV French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XV commode hand-made in France in the early 1800s using oak. The commode features three rows
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Provencal Chest/Chiffonniere in Washed Oak
Located in Round Top, TX
French Provencal Chest/Chiffonniere in Washed Oak. Great piece to use in a bedroom for
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XVI Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Louis XVI oak chest of drawers exemplifies neoclassical elegance with its
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
with the rustic, natural patterns of the bleached oak, accentuating the elegance of this chest.
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Marble

Oak Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak chest of drawers, France, circa 1930. Wood: oak Dimensions: Height: 80 cm, width: 95 cm
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Vintage 1930s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Louis Philippe oak chest of drawers reflects the understated elegance
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak French Provincial Country House Very decorative
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century French Carved and Bleached White Oak Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved 18th century French carved and bleached white oak chest. Pretty images and bows
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century oak chest, handcrafted in France, boasts a stout plinth base, masterfully carved
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of drawers in oak and wicker – France 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Chest of drawers in oak veneer with wicker decoration on the front of the drawers. France c.1950
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wicker, Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Mule Chest Bench Coffer Trunk Table Pegged
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a gorgeous antique carved oak French mule chest! ~Very heavy, solid oak
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Blanket Chests

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Oak

Large 17th Century Oak Chest from Spain or Southwest France
Located in Dallas, TX
This large oak plank chest dates to the late 1600s. It is typical of Spanish trunks/chests of this
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Blanket Chests

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Iron

Baker Furniture French Provincial Oak Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous solid oak French Provincial style Bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century French Oak Two-Door Chest with Satinwood Inlay
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French oak two-door chest with satinwood inlay.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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French Oak Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French oak chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every French oak chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French oak chest, we have 1903 options in-stock, while there are 39 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French oak chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French oak chest, those designed in Louis XVI, louis xv and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French oak chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Guillerme et Chambron, Baker Furniture Company and Votre Maison produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Oak Chest?

Prices for a French oak chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $365 and can go as high as $625,725, while the average can fetch as much as $4,431.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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