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All curved rattan chest of drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Amazing all curved 4 drawers rattan chest of drawers. This unique design is the result of a long
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

All curved rattan chest of drawers
All curved rattan chest of drawers
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 53.15 in
Lambs of Manchester Attributed, a Rare Aesthetic Movement Tall Chest of Drawers
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester, attributed. A rare Aesthetic Movement, unusually tall chest of drawers made
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Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests...

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Ash

Pana Chest of Drawers
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Organize your living space with the Pana-Chest of Drawers. This massive oak chest provides ample
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Pana Chest of Drawers
Pana Chest of Drawers
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 31.89 in
Allia Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Allia with all structure in wood. Chest covered with high quality beige grained
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wenge, Leather, Wood

Allia Chest of Drawers
Allia Chest of Drawers
H 35.24 in W 64.38 in D 18.71 in
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage 1960s chest of drawers. A piece of furniture with clean, essential lines. The
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning mahogany chest of drawers made in England. This four drawer chest features a linear
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.75 in W 38.5 in D 17.25 in
Victorian Satinwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5492 Attractive Victorian chest of drawers in satinwood with rounded corners, having oversailing
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Victorian Satinwood Chest of Drawers
Victorian Satinwood Chest of Drawers
H 41.732 in W 42.126 in D 20.079 in
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Tall mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and five long mahogany lined
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
H 62.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb large oak and pine chest of drawers, with two short over three long drawers. Original
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Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak, Pine

Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
H 45.87 in W 48 in D 18.98 in
Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
H 14.5 in W 13.75 in D 8 in
Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1910
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers with raised edge made in Hungary circa 1910. The cabinet is made of pine wood. The
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1910
Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1910
H 57.09 in W 34.65 in D 20.08 in
1940s Deco chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian Deco chest of drawers produced in the 1940s. The square shape and rectangular carved
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Birch

1940s Deco chest of drawers
1940s Deco chest of drawers
H 25.2 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers
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Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
H 62 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
on original bracket feet. This antique chest of drawers retains its original finish, colour and
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 24.02 in
Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A finely drawn chest of drawers with four long drawers, the top one with a double divider, the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.92 in W 45.67 in D 22.45 in
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber chest of drawers in bleached
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
The breakfront case of this impressively large chest sets the two top drawers proud of the lower
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 47 in W 52 in D 23.5 in
French Midcentury Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This stylish and neat midcentury chest of drawers was made in France in the 1960s. Please take a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

French Midcentury Chest of Drawers
French Midcentury Chest of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 34.26 in D 17.72 in
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4973, attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century Emirian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a splendid three drawer chest with an interesting configuration of drawers. The top drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
H 37 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice American Hepplewhite Mahogany chest probably of New England origin around 1800-1820
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Mahogany

American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 45 in D 21 in
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Magnificent Theodore Alexander Chest of
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine quality Chippendale period chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany. English, c
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 37.25 in D 22.75 in
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the late 19th century to early 20th century, this beautiful floral 4 drawer chest on a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood

Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 23 in D 16.25 in
Small French Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A lovely French bedside chest or ideal lamp table in a room. Made from kingwood with excellent
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Small French Chest of Drawers
Small French Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 14.18 in D 11.42 in
Maples Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5220 Edwardian mahogany tall chest of drawers by Maples, having figured top with moulded edge
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Maples Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Maples Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 48.5 in W 28 in D 19.5 in
American Sheraton Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
One of the cleanest and most original American Sheraton chests we’ve had. This piece is in its
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

American Sheraton Chest Of Drawers
American Sheraton Chest Of Drawers
H 48 in W 39 in D 19 in
Maitland-Smith Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Maitland-Smith chest. This wonderful small chest features an all-over chunky geometric horn
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Maitland-Smith Chest of Drawers
Maitland-Smith Chest of Drawers
H 24.5 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Yeong-Gam Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
continent. Balanced doors and drawers that breathe subtlety and fragility to which we have incorporated the
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Yeong-Gam Chest of Drawers
Yeong-Gam Chest of Drawers
H 59.06 in W 15.75 in D 35.44 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5491 Attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.126 in W 47.244 in D 21.654 in
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
H 52.76 in W 24.41 in D 15.36 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J035 Georgian mahogany and inlaid chest of drawers, having oversailing figured mahogany top with
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 37.008 in W 37.795 in D 18.898 in
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
H 32.25 in W 43.25 in D 19.5 in
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II walnut chest of drawers, 18th century. With an overhanging rectangular top with two bands
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 35.75 in W 37 in D 20 in
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid Luxury Italian chest of drawers from Northern Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
H 40.95 in W 94.89 in D 19.69 in
Massive Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive solid oak chest of drawers from the early 1800’s. This large chest has three easy-to-use
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Massive Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
Massive Dutch Oak Chest of Drawers
H 45 in W 51.5 in D 25 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5488 Fine quality and very elegant Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany, having figured mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 36.22 in W 38.976 in D 20.079 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5465 Elegant Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany, having figured mahogany top with moulded edge
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32.677 in W 37.402 in D 19.291 in
Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 14.5 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Pair of Modern Nightstand Chests of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
chests of drawers. These stylish cabinets feature a sleek satin white lacquer finish that exudes
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An 18th century country walnut chest of drawers. Walnut quarter veneers and crossbanding decorating
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Antique 18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 33.67 in W 37.01 in D 21.26 in
17th century walnut chest of drawers
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very early piece of walnut furniture of small size in oak elm and walnut .The chest
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Antique 17th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

17th century walnut chest of drawers
17th century walnut chest of drawers
H 33 in W 34.5 in D 22 in
Painted satinwood serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood chest of drawers, the large rectangular serpentine top having floral painted banding
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Antique Walnut Belgium Chest of Drawers
Located in Summerland, CA
19th Century Belgium large chest of drawers in walnut wood. Four large drawers with beautifully
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Antique 1870s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
sale this chest of drawers has been attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, trained
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A superb quality George III Chippendale period serpentine-fronted chest of drawers. English, c
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4746, Regency mahogany chest of drawers of bowfronted design, having string inlaid mahogany top
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 40.56 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th-century oak chest of Jacobean design, the large rectangular top with moulded edge above
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
H 35.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
. This beautiful early 18th century chest of drawers is earlier in date than the vast majority you will
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Antique Early 18th Century European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
craftsmanship and timeless beauty. Standing on four sturdy square feet, this chest boasts four drawers framed by
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
H 37.01 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Oak chest in French Provincial style. With overhanging top and two short over
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Cedar

18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
H 33.86 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
French Ebonized Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A superb quality and pretty French commode chest of drawers. ebonized with brass embellishments and
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Ebonized Commode Chest of Drawers
French Ebonized Commode Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 32.09 in D 19.69 in
Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5269 Elegant Regency mahogany chest of drawers of unusual proportions, having figured mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 55.118 in W 35.039 in D 20.079 in
Rustic Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
This beautifully crafted chest infuses a touch of vintage elegance into any bedroom. Made with an
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Marquetry Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A superb quality French Taller Chest of Drawers. Stamped by a French Cabinet Maker and dating to
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Vintage 1920s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Marquetry Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
French Marquetry Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
H 38.39 in W 25.2 in D 15.36 in
Mahogany Hepplewhite Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
elegant original splayed feet with attractive shaped apron. A popular design form for chest of drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany

Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Moderne chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1940. This painted chest of drawers is painted a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
H 26.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
George III Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Madison, MS
This is an elegant George III period oak chest of drawers. The medium dark patina has a beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak

George III Oak Chest of Drawers
George III Oak Chest of Drawers
H 60.5 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
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All Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of all chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all all chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 8031 antique and vintage all chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 460 modern editions to choose from as well. All chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. All chest of drawers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. All chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jim Rose, Joel Escalona and Harrods are consistently popular.

How Much are All Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for all chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, all chest of drawers begin at $1 and can go as high as $552,638, while the average can fetch as much as $3,989.

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

Is it 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 a 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.

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.

Questions About All Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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