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Spanish chest of drawers for Sacristy-Use, Walnut, Iron, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers in walnut wood with carved decoration. Spain, 17th century. Cabinet of three very
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Chest Drawers Used

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Iron

Antique Victorian Pitch Pine Military Campaign Used Chest of Drawers +Name Plate
Located in GB
chest of drawers in pitch pine with wrought iron fixtures and fittings and brass name plate reading L
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19th Century English Campaign Chest Drawers Used

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Brass

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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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Teak

Used 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
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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19th Century English Other Chest Drawers Used

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Brass

Used English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.75 in W 38.5 in D 17.25 in
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, in good condition showing minor
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19th Century English Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany

Used Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 20.48 in
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique walnut chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1920-30’s
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1920s British Georgian Chest Drawers Used

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Walnut

Used Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 22.84 in W 18.12 in D 13 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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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Birch

Used 1940s Deco chest of drawers
1940s Deco chest of drawers
H 25.2 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality 18th century Chippendale Period Georgian mahogany chest of relative small
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany

Used Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 34 in D 20 in
Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish nightstand with three drawers. A small chest of drawers, ideal for use as a nightstand
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Wood

Used Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
H 25.2 in W 24.02 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
chest of drawers made mid 19th century in France, cabinet maker used cedarwood and hazlenut twigs
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Mid-19th Century French Chest Drawers Used

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Twig, Cedar

19th Century Chest of Drawers
19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 46.46 in D 24.02 in
Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
metal handles and wooden legs painted black. This chest of drawers can be used in any room of the house
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our exceptional Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, a piece that beautifully captures the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Nickel, Brass

Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 34 in D 18 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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Mid-18th Century English George III Chest Drawers Used

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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
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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1980s Chippendale Chest Drawers Used

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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
Vintage wooden chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
-century design. Due to its small size and numerous drawers it can be used in different rooms of the house
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used

Materials

Wood

Vintage wooden chest of drawers
Vintage wooden chest of drawers
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Wood

1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
H 30.32 in W 56.7 in D 18.51 in
18th-century English oak chest of drawers/Bachelor Chest
Located in Harderwijk, NL
chest of drawers so special is not just its aesthetics but also its versatility. Whether it stands in a
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Mid-18th Century Chest Drawers Used

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Wood

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period
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19th Century European George III Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany

Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage chest of drawers by TriBond Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chest Drawers Used

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Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
H 33.25 in W 44 in D 20.5 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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19th Century Dutch Other Chest Drawers Used

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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
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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1950s Italian Neoclassical Chest Drawers Used

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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
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers in the Georgian style, the moulded edge
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1880s British Georgian Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 16.75 in
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Jacobean chest of drawers. Four drawers. Made of Oak with lion face brass handles and
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17th Century Jacobean Chest Drawers Used

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Wood, Oak

Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
H 40.75 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. The top plate mirrored
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest Drawers Used

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Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
H 34.65 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
, completely handmade campaign chest of drawers of top quality. This type of chest of drawers was used by
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1830s British Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany

19th Century campaign chest of drawers
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
H 35.44 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
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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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Chest Drawers Used

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Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Elevate your living space with our exquisite Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece from 1780
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1780s German Louis XVI Chest Drawers Used

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Walnut

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
H 34.65 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century English chest of drawers A 19th Century Chest of drawes of mahogany wood with 4
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19th Century English Chest Drawers Used

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Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 37.21 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
1910s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Discover a storied masterpiece for your home with this 1910s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
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Early 20th Century French Chest Drawers Used

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Wood

1910s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
1910s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
H 31.4 in W 41.3 in D 19.5 in
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 19th century chest of drawers in
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Late 19th Century English Regency Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
H 41.5 in W 41.75 in D 19.5 in
Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish midcentury teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality midcentury chest from Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Oak, Teak

Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
H 28.5 in W 19.75 in D 12 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Shaped Apron. A fabulous little chest of drawers, of unusual small proportions and constructed using
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 19 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
itself to perhaps being used alongside a bed as well as all the other usual spots for a chest of drawers
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Early 18th Century European George I Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany

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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Mid-18th Century English George III Chest Drawers Used

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Brass

Vintage Broyhill Emphasis Chests of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern chest of drawers in walnut. Sculpted wood handles on each drawer. Could
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Walnut

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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Late 18th Century English Georgian Chest Drawers Used

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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
Michel Pigneres Mirrored Chest of Drawers
By Michel Pigneres
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Pigneres, chest of drawers, brass, chrome-plated steel, mirrored glass, France, circa 1968
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Michel Pigneres Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Michel Pigneres Mirrored Chest of Drawers
H 34.26 in W 48.43 in D 20.87 in
Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Georgian oyster burl chest of drawers, 18th century. Rare oyster burl (laburnum) used on top front
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18th Century English Georgian Chest Drawers Used

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Brass

Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 37.5 in D 22 in
Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
metal handles and wooden legs painted black. This chest of drawers can be used in any room of the house
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Teak

Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
French 18th century Chest of Drawers
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite small Louis XV Chest of Drawers is a true standout piece, boasting a captivating
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1760s French Louis XV Chest Drawers Used

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Marble

French 18th century Chest of Drawers
French 18th century Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 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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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany

Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning curved chest of drawers in natural rattan with leaves pattern and brass handles. 4 drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Rattan

Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan
Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Birch

1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
H 28.5 in W 32.75 in D 16 in
MCM Painted White Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by John Stuart Inc of New York and Grand Rapids has been
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Wood

MCM Painted White Chest of Drawers
MCM Painted White Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 39 in D 18.75 in
Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Qing Dynasty chest with drawers. Accentuated raised panels with scalloped edges make up all
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Chest Drawers Used

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Wood

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The appealing shape and unique patina of this antique wooden chest of drawers make it a covetable
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19th Century Portuguese Country Chest Drawers Used

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Wood

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
H 38.2 in W 30.3 in D 14 in
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This four-drawer chest of drawers comes from Czechoslovakia from around 1960s. The piece is in very
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Ash

Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful French Neoclassical chest of drawers with spectacular dovetailed engravings has seen
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Chest Drawers Used

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Brass

French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This five-drawer chest of drawers comes from Czechoslovakia from around 1970s. The piece is in very
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Elm

Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
H 26.38 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in
Drexel Bicentennial Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawers Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful bed side chest of drawers / nightstand from the prestigious Drexel's Bi Centennial
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Chest Drawers Used

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Brass

Beautiful Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
A 20th century Empire style chest of drawers with figural pilasters and three drawers made in
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20th Century British Empire Chest Drawers Used

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Brass

Beautiful Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Beautiful Empire Style Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 19.3 in
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century unusual two-piece chest of drawers. The top is made up of oak planks, and has a
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17th Century English Charles II Chest Drawers Used

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Oak, Rosewood

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
H 43.75 in W 44.25 in D 26.13 in
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
chest of drawers is finished on both sides so it is possible to use it and the side car separately. (Two
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used

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Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
H 30.75 in W 101 in D 21 in
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
of five drawers on bracket feet. Not too big for use next to a large bed and not too small for and
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18th Century British George III Chest Drawers Used

Materials

Walnut

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 36.25 in D 19 in
Campaign Cest of Drawers Officers Chest
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Mahogant & brass campaign chest or officers chest that was used by British officers to store their
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Early 1900s English Campaign Chest Drawers Used

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Brass

Campaign Cest of Drawers Officers Chest
Campaign Cest of Drawers Officers Chest
H 42.52 in W 37.8 in D 17.72 in
Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine English mahogany bow front chest with satinwood crossbanding to the top, with boxwood string
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19th Century British William IV Chest Drawers Used

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
H 40 in W 41 in D 20.25 in
Donald Deskey Deco Chest of Drawers
By Donald Deskey
Located in Chicago, IL
A great period Donald Deskey chest with exceptional wood grain. Chrome detailed handles and corner
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chest Drawers Used

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest Drawers Used

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers is a charming piece of furniture that exudes
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest Drawers Used

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in
17th Century Moulded Oak Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A late 17th century oak moulded chest of drawers with carved panels to the ends. This chest of
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17th Century English Jacobean Chest Drawers Used

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Oak

17th Century Moulded Oak Chest Of Drawers.
17th Century Moulded Oak Chest Of Drawers.
H 33.08 in W 38.19 in D 23.63 in
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Chest Drawers Used For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest drawers used for your home. A chest drawers used — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a chest drawers used — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest drawers used made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made chest drawers used has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chest Drawers Used?

Prices for a chest drawers used start at $1 and top out at $845,000 with the average selling for $4,253.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chest Drawers Used
  • 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 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
    Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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