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Magnificent Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Bowed Front Bachelors Chests Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Dorothy Draper style bowed front bachelors chests. These are fabulous in person
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 48 in D 22 in
Antique Italian Raised Side Chest w/Subtly Bowed Front & Diamond Motif Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer side chest, with subtly bowed front, from the late 19th to early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 27.75 in W 22.25 in D 12.5 in
Bowed Walnut and Parchment Commode Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique bowed and carved commode attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. The doors are carved laminated
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This standing chest is of clamp-front construction, extensively decorated with long, ironwork
Category
Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 28.15 in W 67.72 in D 24.81 in
Edwardian Miniature Chest with Bowed Front
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A really fine miniature Georgian style chest. Measures approx. 17"H and 12"D. Bowed front with
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
Category
Antique 19th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 60.5 in W 28 in D 18 in
GEORGETOWN GALLERIES Mahogany Georgian Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A bachelor chest in the Georgian style by Georgetown Galleries. Solid mahogany with brass hardware
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
behind the inlay. The bowed apron and splayed legs are classic design elements found in this style chest
Category
Antique 19th Century British William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV mahogany Channel Island chest
This small William IV mahogany chest was made circa 1830
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Dallas, TX
We have the pleasure to present a rare late medieval 16th century German wrought iron oak chest or
Category
Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35.5 in W 69.5 in D 24.5 in
Italian Raised Two-Drawer Burled-Wood Veer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised chest of two drawers with burled wood veneer. This vintage chest from Italy is
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents a nice departure from dark-stained
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Brass
Scala Parchment Goatskin Trapu Gradient Ombre Chest Commode
By Scala Luxury
Located in Rio Vista, CA
gradient ombre finish. The chest has a gracefully curved serpentine case with a bowed front and two large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Style Raffia Grasscloth Clad Commode Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent commode, dresser, or chest of drawers featuring a handsome organic modern raffia grasscloth
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a great choice for adding timeless style
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large English Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of mahogany featuring a bowed top over four beaded drawers with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vtg Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Bowed Front Tall Chest on Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale flame mahogany bowed front tall chest on chest dresser. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 56.5 in W 40.5 in D 19 in
George III Mahogany Chest Attributed to Wright and Elwick
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with bowed center with conforming lower drawers and cabinet doors. Plinth base.
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
French Louis XVI Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
chest or étagère. The nice bowed white marble top with a three-quarter pierced brass gallery, above a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century White-Grey French Pair of Pinewood Provincial Commodes, Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of Provencal chests of drawers or commodes made of hand crafted Pinewood
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
1930s Art Deco Brazilian Rosewood Chest Designed by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Art Deco Brazilian rosewood chest designed by Gilbert Rohde. Amazing quality and design
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Antique 18th Century Small Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and unusually small Louis XVI chest in mahogany offering four drawers with bowed front
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Chest of Drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
slightly bowed top and base and flared legs. Matching nightstands, tall chest and vanity available.
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Naugahyde
English Bow Front Small Chest of Mahogany from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front small chest of drawers of mahogany from the 19th century - featuring a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers in Walnut & Burled Walnut with Ebonized details
Located in Miami, FL
. Chest rests on original turned front feet and square back feet and features a bowed front with four
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 37.5 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
Antique Empire Chest of Drawers in Cuban Mahogany with Interior Writing Surface
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire chest or commode with bowed front offering four drawers on tapered feet in the
Category
Antique 1810s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 32.25 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Inlaid Kingwood Marble Top Lingerie Chest - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique semainier chest in the French Louis XV style, unbranded. Constructed of kingwood with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Venetian Late 18th C. Shapely Carved & Painted Side Chest w/Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian petite side chest, with faux marble top, from the turn of the 18th and 19th
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury French Louis XV Walnut Parquetry Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
surface. The chest is further decorated with bronze mounts in the corners, and the bowed sides features
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
H 30.25 in W 23.75 in D 16 in
Pair French-Style Shapely Side Chests with a Hand Painted Urn & Wreath Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French-style raised side chests with decoratively painted wood finish and shapely bodies
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 14.5 in
18th-Century French Bow Front Marquetry Walnut & Marble Top Provincial Commode
Located in New York, NY
France circa 1770, solid walnut chest with bowed front, Provenance: private French castle in Le
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
H 34.25 in W 48 in D 25.5 in
19th C French Raised Commode with Scagliola Stone Top and Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
-style brass ring-pull handles flanking the bowed escutcheon at their centers. The chest is raised nicely
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Abalone, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Two-Drawer Commode from Nimes
Located in Dallas, TX
bombe chest on all sides, stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulder, and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 36.25 in W 50.5 in D 25.5 in
French 19th C Raised Commode w/ Lovely Inlays, Marble Top & Neoclassic Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised commode with marble top and inlays from the 19th century. This antique chest from
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 35 in W 35.5 in D 16.75 in
Pair of 2 French Vintage Rosewood Marquetry and Marble Bedside Tables
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
beveled to follow the Shape of the Casework below, each features subtly bowed sides and a bowed front
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
H 28.75 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
18th Century French Louis XV 5-Drawer Commode w/Subtle Bow-Front in Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France, with is
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.75 in W 42 in D 25.25 in
French 19th C. Neoclassical Bow-Front Commode in Blue/Gray w/Charcoal Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised bow-front chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique commode from France
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.75 in W 32.25 in D 20.5 in
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
contour on the subtly bowed drawer facades accented with bold cast bronze key guards and lavish Baroque
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet ~ Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
proportions of a chest of drawers with the functionality of a buffet, and does it with incredible flair and
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Louis XIV Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
oak, even on the back with chamfered plank panels, it features a gracefully bowed front facade which
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Danish Empire Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Marble Topped Bow-Front
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of Danish empire style mahogany 3-drawer marble-topped bow-front chests with brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 29.75 in D 17.5 in
18th Century George III period Mahogany Bow Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A good quality George III period golden colored fiddle-back mahogany bow tallboy with bowed cornice
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood
Directoire Fruitwood Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With original bowed St Anne marble top over two conforming drawers with round brass handles, lower
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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
sides. The casework was designed with a subtly bowed front and boldly scrolled legs adorned with
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Satinwood and Fruitwood Commode
Located in Essex, MA
fossilized marble top. Original locks etc. Rare urn front motif with equally rare bowed laurel wreath inlays
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Marble
Pair of Louis XIV-Style Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Commodes, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
chinoiserie scene. It is late
19th century, each having a shaped and bowed top that is also
Inlaid with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
of Europe, sumptuous French walnut! The beveled top features a subtle bowed contour along the front
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Bombé Satinwood Marquetry & Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Commode with mottled marble top. The bowed front and sides with floral marquetry and floral ormolu handles
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 36 in W 59.25 in D 22.25 in
French 20th Century Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
styles. The shaped top with a curvy molded edge is atop three large bowed and shaped panel drawers with
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century Commode/Console after Jean Henri Riesener, gold
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
corners cranked Marble plates with grey-white grain. Decorative and bowed handles from gilded Bronze. The
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Faux 3 Drawer/ 1 Door Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian neoclassical inlaid faux 3 drawer bowed front 1 door commode. Uncommon form with one
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Commode After the Original Model from Jean Henri Riesener, Black Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
-white grain. Decorative and bowed handles from gilded Bronze. The fittings are pronounced and of an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 41.34 in W 53.15 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Transition Style Commode after Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
and bowed handles from gilded Bronze. The fittings are pronounced and of an exceptionally good quality
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
create the to, which features a double-beveled edge and a subtle bowed front to follow the contour of the
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
drawer facades above, which also have been crafted with a bowed front facade for intriguing visual appeal
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
cabinet. Above the desk, are three cupboards with bowed doors, the central one featuring a pediment top
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Marble-Top Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
features truly timeless architecture. The gracefully and subtly bowed front blends into rounded, fluted
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
from sumptuous select French walnut, it features a subtle bowed front that is lavished with
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
. The casework shows a subtle bowed front and elegant, tailored scrolls incised into the facade, but the
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bowed chest you’re looking for. A bowed chest — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the bowed chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bowed chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bowed chest over the years, but those crafted by Brouer Møbelfabrik, Ralph Widdicomb and Romweber Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bowed Chest?
The average selling price for a bowed chest at 1stDibs is $3,188, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $74,900 for the highest priced.
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.
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