Antique Commodes & Chests
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English Reproduction Chinoiserie Chest
Original price was: $2,200.00.$1,650.00Current price is: $1,650.00.35.50"H x 18.88"W x 14.38"D
Dimensions: 35 ½” H x 18 ⅞” W x 14 ⅜” D
A functional reproduction chest of drawers in the Chinoiserie style. This cabinet has a serpentine shaped front with five easy to use drawers all with metal knobs. Chinoiserie style decoration can be found throughout this tall and narrow chest. The whole is raised cabriole legs with pad feet. Be sure to view the detailed images for the current condition.
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French 19th Century Mahogany Commode | Table
$1,185.0028"H x 20"W x 14.13"D
Dimensions: 28”H x 20”W x 14-⅛”D
This fabulous little table was crafted in the 1850s from richly toned and bookmatched mahogany. The beveled top resembles a tray and is perfect for a small entryway or next to a sofa. Two drawers are housed within the apron; the top lock no longer works but does still open using the key as a pull, the bottom lock is functioning. A wonderfully shaped lower shelf connects with flirty, cabriole legs. The whole is sturdy and has gained a fine patina. Finished on all sides, giving it the ability to float in a room. Make sure to view all of the photographs to get a closer look at its current condition.
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French Vintage Marble Top Demilune Chest
$1,495.0028.75"H x 26.88"W x 14"D
Dimensions: 28-¾”H x 26-⅞”W x 14”D
This striking little demilune chest features exceptional inlaid mahogany in varying varieties that have been thoughtfully book matched and placed about the chest to maximize the beauty expressed through its grain. Made in France in 1965, this vintage chest was created in the style of Louis XVI and underwent a refinishing in November of 2009. This restoration is documented in writing beneath the half moon piece of Breche d’Alep marble which tops the chest, along with the maker’s signature “Vecnissage par H.B.B Maco 1965”. Two shaped drawers are housed within the chest and bedecked with cast brass pulls and escutcheons. There are no keys present. Beautiful cast brass ormolu can also be found about the front feet, apron and flanking the bank of drawers.
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French 19th Century Petite Chest
$1,685.0028.88"H x 23.50"W x 11.75"D
Dimensions: 28-⅞”H x 23-½”W x 11-¾”D
This petite mahogany bedside table was crafted in France during the 19th century. A breakfront pierced brass gallery surrounds the antique white marble top. The marble is in excellent condition. Three drawers with thumbnail molding are fixed with small brass pulls and easily open. Rectangular, tapered legs with brass sabots support the whole. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at this wonderful little nightstand!
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French 19th Century Demilune Commode
Original price was: $1,200.00.$950.00Current price is: $950.00.28.63"H x 24.25"W x 14"D
Dimensions: 28-⅝”H x 24-¼”W x 14”D
This charming mahogany demilune commode is made in the style of Louis XVI from 19th century France. The top is beautiful white marble with a pierced brass gallery. Three drawers with thumbnail carving are all fixed with brass pulls that feature floral petal details. Turned legs with brass sabot feet support the whole. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at the condition.
Antique Commodes & Chests From Fireside Antiques
Some of the best antiques are those that perform double-duty in your home, acting as both a decorative conversation piece and a functional piece of furniture. With our antique commodes and chests, you’ll have just that: a sturdy, handcrafted piece built to last and an eye-catching conversation starter for any guest who sees it.
Our antique chests range in age from as early as the 17th century all the way to 20th-century pieces and reproductions, each with its own unique history to share. The chest of drawers was common across Europe and the US for hundreds of years, so antique models come in numerous shapes and finishes. With enough patience, you’ll be able to find one to match any modern style.
Because they come in so many different designs, a good chest of drawers can fit into any room, both from a stylistic perspective and a logistical perspective. The right-sized chest can fit in a corner, under a table, or even in a hallway, making the most of any unused space.
Fortunately, rustic and antique furniture options are currently very trendy, so there’s no need to hide your chest of drawers away in a bedroom or basement. Feel free to put it on display in your family room, dining room, or kitchen if you so desire.
One of the most significant aspects of antique dressers, in fact, is their flexibility and reusability in any design. As a storage device, antique commodes can hold anything from fine china and dishes to various loose items, not just the usual clothing we tend to use them for nowadays.
History of the Chest
Believe it or not, while it doesn’t feel like we can live without them today, antique commodes and chests weren’t very common until the late 19th century. This was because long-distance, intercontinental travel became common (and accessible to the everyday person) around the same time.
When people traveled, they would use a permanent chest of drawers to store away any belongings they didn’t want to take with them. A smaller, portable trunk (or what we better know today as a suitcase) became popular to transport a few outfits on long journeys.
Over time, these chests and trunks became more ornate, both as a sign of wealth for the owner and to double as a decorative piece in the home. Today, while even the simplest antique chests have their own unique charms, the most intricate ones make particularly exceptional statement pieces. To find the perfect fit, you can browse Fireside’s selection of antique commodes.