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What is a demilune chest?
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A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French Vintage Marble Top Demilune Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This striking little demilune chest features exceptional inlaid mahogany in varying varieties that
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Victorian Fruitwood Demilune Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian (20th Century) fruitwood and parquetry inlaid demilune shaped narrow chest of
Category
20th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI Style Demilune Mahogany Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
Maison Jansen Louis XVI style
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Theodore Alexander English Style Commode or Chest of Drawers—a luxurious blend of classic design, superior
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,836 Sale Price
20% Off
English George III Demilune Shaped Painted Leather Chest on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
(the chest fits down into the stand). Sturdy.
In good antique estate condition. Light crackle
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
$2,350 Sale Price
51% Off
Antique Louis XVI French Demilune Marquetry Chest of Drawers Stamped Tondeur
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful French 18th century demilune (half moon) shaped sideboard or chest of drawers dating
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
