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CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest with Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale burl walnut satinwood inlaid feather banded chest on chest with a carved molded
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest with Orig. Claw & Ball Feet NY 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
American New York Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice
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Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Chest with Silk Lined Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Grand chest with 3 drawers , lined in green silk. Drawer pulls with facing lions and key for drawer
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Antique William and Mary Style 19th Century Mule Chest of Drawers with Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
below. A mule chest stands on legs or brackets and off of the floor, and most have locks. In Colonial
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Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Fitted Drawer
Located in Montreal, QC
This particular campaign chest is remarkable in several ways. Unlike most such chests, it has a
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy. The cavetto
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 74.02 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late XIX Century Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Germany, 1890 Walnut with burl wood, A chest
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Antique 1880s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Grand Antique French Bombé Chest With Marble Top for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé Two-Over-Two Chest in handsome Cherry Finish and having large Dramatic
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers with Secrétaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood chest of drawers with secrétaire The elegant small chest of
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
chest of drawers is enriched by original locks and handles in finely chiselled burnished bronze. This
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest  circa 1830. Fine quality chest on chest
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A Fine chest with four drawers in bookmatched, crotch West Indies mahogany with serpentine front
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Antique 1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Victorian Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very unique Victorian era hand made miniature chest that resembles a larger Victorian lock side
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Victorian Chest
Miniature Victorian Chest
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 9 in
Tall Chest in Pine with Five Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely tall chest of drawers in pine with lift-top in pedestal form, followed by five drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb eclectic Belle Époque / Rococo / Art Nouveau chest of drawers. In solid carved oak with red
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Gothic oak chest of drawers decorated with carved masks and columns
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century Gothic revival pollard oak chest of drawers, with carved masks and columns, on
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Victorian figured rosewood Wellington chest with good architectural features including well carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Wellington Chest
Rosewood Wellington Chest
H 54 in W 26.5 in D 15.5 in
German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with amazing Central Locking System
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers with central locking South Germany Cherry tree early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Hepplewhite Cherry Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Cherry and Mahogany Hepplewhite chest 1790-1815. Decorative string inlays on the Mahogany drawer
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Antique 1790s Unknown Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Hepplewhite Cherry Chest
Hepplewhite Cherry Chest
H 44 in W 45 in D 22 in
Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian chest of drawers: 18th Century and later, crossbanded walnut and oak. Immerse
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

English Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Orig Cherub Brasses, C. 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany serpentine chest with a carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Sweden. The chest of drawers has untouched originalpaint. Hardware and locks are original. Right small
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Antique Early 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Pine

CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Philadelphia Highboy Chest with Ball in Claw Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale Philadelphia style highboy chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Top and Columns from 1820
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Biedermeier top chest of drawers made of walnut with four doors, ebonized half columns with black
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid and solid walnut wood chest of drawers with secretaire This chest of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine diminutive Empire Chest dating to the 1st half of the 19th Century in original condition
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with Carvings and Marquetry, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Antique classicist chest of drawers Germany Walnut around 1780 Dimensions: H x W x D: 81 x 111 x
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST England, circa 1800 Item # 905KUB29A Crafted of a dark and
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
American 18th century Chippendale bow front ball and claw foot chest, likely from the Boston area
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
H 36.25 in W 42 in D 22.25 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style, Chest of Drawers with Parquetry
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Chest of drawers, late 18th century, Louis XVI style, France A spectacular French commode from
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Lovely age, colour and patina
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Bombé Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers with Øland Stone Top, 1760-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bombé shaped Swedish Rococo chest of drawers. Elegantly veneered in walnut, mirror-cut walnut and
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Louis XVI Style French Walnut Briarwood Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Prato, Tuscany
chest of drawers with two large and deep drawers, the locks and decorations are in bronze casting well
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair Vintage Italian Mahogany 3 Drawer Side Chests with Black Legs & Brass Feet
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of mahogany three drawer sides chests date from the late 1950s / early
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English walnut tall chest, has seven drawers and a crossbanded and ogee molded top with ribbed
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Walnut Tall Chest
English Walnut Tall Chest
H 49 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Lovely Original Victorian Chest of Drawers with Scottish Tartan Wrap, Marble Top
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian circa 1880 oak chest of drawers with
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Cedar

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely chest
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pair of Italian Inlaid Walnut Chests of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in Brescia, IT
storage drawers. Interior desk offers six small drawers. Working locks and keys. One of the pair needs a
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Antique 1770s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pearwood, Walnut

American Chippendale Maple Tray Top Tall Chest with Divided Top Drawer, 1770-80
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale maple tray top tall chest with divided top drawer. The chest is mounted with a
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Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light
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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.75 in
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Miami, FL
. Comes with one key that operates both drawers which have the original working locks, Sweden, circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest
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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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest
Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest
H 33.625 in W 47.75 in D 18.625 in
Dutch Empire Style Tall Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tall Dutch Empire style chest made of mahogany and ebonized wood during the 1800’s. This mahogany
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dutch Empire Style Tall Chest
Dutch Empire Style Tall Chest
H 62 in W 44.25 in D 20.75 in
Scandinavian Gustavian Chest, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
A 1790 Scandinavian Gustavian chest with three drawers, finely carved columns, and original locks
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Gustavian Chest, circa 1790
Scandinavian Gustavian Chest, circa 1790
H 30.71 in W 31.11 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
drawers with their own locks.  The chest is incredibly useful and would suit a huge variety of spaces
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top, circa 1780. With four graduated
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 32.68 in W 36.03 in D 19.3 in
Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Milan, IT
front, elegant opposite contrasts within inlaid frames. Great patina, wandeful antique locks. Edges and
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Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

English Oak Military "Campaign Chest"
Located in Kastrup, DK
English military "Campaign Chest" Made in solid oak with fittings, handles and locks in brass. The
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Military "Campaign Chest"
English Oak Military "Campaign Chest"
H 49.61 in W 38.98 in D 21.26 in
Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
drop handles and escutcheons Original iron locks present with key absent A delightful antique chest
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Federal Bow Front Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice and clean Federal Mahogany Hepplewhite chest with cock beaded drawers and resting on a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Bow Front Hepplewhite Chest
Federal Bow Front Hepplewhite Chest
H 37.5 in W 41 in D 21.5 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Oak Bomb Chest of Drawers with Claw Feet
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Dutch chest of drawers with an amazing patina. We have sold many rare pieces of furniture
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This solid birch and fir chest of drawers with mahogany veneer, is from a region of Sweden, famous
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
H 37.5 in W 40 in D 21 in
Regency Burr-Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A FINE REGENCY BURR-MAPLE CHEST OF DRAWERS BY GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820. With five mahogany-lined
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Regency Burr-Maple Chest of Drawers
Regency Burr-Maple Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 43.5 in D 22 in
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Chests with Locks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chests with locks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique chests with locks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. We have 1136 antique and vintage chests with locks in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of chests with locks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chests with locks made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large chests with locks can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller chests with locks available at 1stDibs — each spanning 9.06 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Chests with locks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by François Linke, Biedermeier and Matthieu Criaerd are consistently popular.

How Much are Chests with Locks?

Prices for chests with locks start at $602 and top out at $397,323 with the average selling for $4,515.

Finding the Right Commodes and 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 Chests with Locks
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A heart lock — or heart locket pendant — sends a message of unconditional love or is seen as a symbol of surrendering to love. They are perfect to wear as a necklace pendant or can be added as a charm on a bracelet. Heart locket charms are often made of silver or gold and are sometimes studded with diamonds or other precious stones. Shop a collection of vintage and modern heart locket charms and pendants from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The lock on a Hermès bag is to prevent anyone other than the owner from getting inside. You can use the lock to secure the closure on the handbag so that it can only be opened with one of the keys provided by Hermès. Shop a collection of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lock box shouldn't cost too much. Anything more than $40 is considered expensive. On average, a good quality lock box costs around $25.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The Tiffany Lock bracelet works with a swiveling mechanism. To open it, find the small indentation on the bracelet and grip the piece on either side. Pull outward in both directions to swivel the bracelet open. Slip on the bracelet, pull at the notch again and slide the two ends together. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Tiffany bracelets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The lock on a necklace is called a fastener. One of the most well-known types is the lobster clasp, which has a curved shape and a hinged jaw that snaps in place to keep a necklace secure. Another common variety is the C clasp, which is a round fastener with a prong that you slide to open and shut the closure. Find a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all Hermès bags come with a lock and key, however, there are many styles of Hermès handbags that come with a lock and key. All Hermès Kelly and Birkins come with a lock and key that can also be used as a way to verify the authenticity of the handbag. Each lock will have the logo engraved on the bottom, as well as a serial number that should match the engraving on the key. Shop a selection of Hermès handbags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a Hermès Kelly comes with a lock and key. The lock and key can be used as another method of authentication as the hardware should perfectly match the Kelly handbag as well as be debossed with matching numerical codes. Shop a variety of authenticated Hermès Kelly handbags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Saint Laurent briefcase locks are made of solid brass. They are functional as long as you still have the key that goes with them. Shop a collection of iconic vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent bags on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests 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.

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