Federal Period Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Early American Federal Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany
Located in Hopewell, NJ
From the Federal period, a very beautiful American Neoclassical chest of drawers in fine
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sheraton Federal Period Cherry, Mahogany & Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers c.1810
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton Federal period cherry and mahogany four drawer chest, its rectangular top with
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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 41.38 in W 42.5 in D 19.25 in
American Federal Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Baltimore, circa 1835
Located in Miami, FL
From the Federal period, a very beautiful American Neoclassical chest of drawers in fine West
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 43 in W 49 in D 23 in
Federal Early 19th Century Sheraton Bow Front Cookie Corner Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional early 19th century Sheraton bow front chest of drawers. The case is constructed of
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 43.5 in W 41 in D 18 in
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
and crossbanded drawers with verdigris brass handles, raised on turned legs. Inspired by a Federal
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Mahogany
Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Made in the North shore region of Massachusetts or New Hampshire an elegant Federal chest
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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet
By Thomas Seymour
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany, featuring a half round / bow front with four drawers, two side cabinets, brass paw / claw feet
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Late 20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood
H 51.5 in W 39.25 in D 24.5 in
Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Federal style mahogany and figured mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the bowfront reeded
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Dressers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
on turned legs. Inspired by a Federal Period original.
Dimensions: 30" W x 20" D x 30" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Campaign Officers Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most unusual Federal period mahogany campaign field desk from the early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany, Poplar
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This exquisite Empire chest of drawers boasts a timeless design and is crafted from rich mahogany, reflecting the elegance of the 1840s. With its stately presence and intricate deta...
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Antique 1840s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 33.08 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Lacquer
H 19 in W 33.5 in D 27.25 in
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a banded top above an arrangement of two short over two long drawers, each having well figured drawer fronts with bu...
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Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1810. With a single board top, 3 flame mahogany drawers with brass hardware, resting on slight serpentine shaped feet.
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Antique 1810s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Beautiful high grade pattern and Colouration to the wood, original back and handles. Bottom drawer built into the plynth...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
Located in Accrington, GB
Huge antique chest of drawers dating to the early Victorian period. The chest is made from solid mahogany, satin wood banding, turned ebony handles and is in fantastic original condi...
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair, Gustavian White Chest of Drawers Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif painted along upper drawer.
Canted fluted side posts topped with carved applied tassels resting on four tape...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top has wonderful graining and a beveled edge, following down to simple sides, which are single board panels. The piece has t...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmel, CA
Sheraton style chest with four graduated drawers with inlay banding and cock beading about the perimeter. The chest has a curvaceous apron and French foot. Top is one board wide. Ori...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Pair of Heritage Federal Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drexel Heritage Cambridge flamed mahogany wood five drawer dresser chests. Pullout on top of the drawers with brass knobs. Quality American craftsmanship. Circa mid 20th Century. ...
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single plank, which features wonderful graining and scalloped edging, which also feature r...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
This late 19th-0early 20th century English handsome large and tall chest of drawers in rich mahogany has a bow front, is outfitted with five total drawers, two smaller top drawers, w...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Banded Satinwood Inlay 5 Drawer Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany banded satinwood inlay 5 drawer federal bachelor chest dresser. Item features banded satinwood inlay, beautiful wood grain, working lock and key, 5 dovetailed drawer...
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Antique 19th Century North American Federal Dressers
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Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 41 in D 19 in
Pair of Beds, 19th Century, American Colonial-Style, Mahogany, ‘Antiquarian’
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This pair of half-tester beds were acquired for the guest suite at Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Mary Pickford’s Beverly Hills estate, Pickfair, which housed a collection of early 18th ce...
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Beds and Bed F...
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Mahogany
H 75.99 in W 83.86 in D 42.92 in
Pine Highboy Chest of Six Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest of drawers or "highboy" has 6 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow space.
The simple carving along the sides and bun feet were traditional style eleme...
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Federal Birch Slant Front Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice early 19th century Federal Birch New England Slant Lid Desk likely New Hampshire in origin around 1800-1830. Made of solid Birch with four large graduated inlaid drawers ...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks
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Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, American with Provenance, 18th Century
Located in Totnes, GB
A smart federal period American chest of drawers in mahogany. The top with chequer strung edges
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Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 39.57 in D 19.1 in
FEDERAL PERIOD NEW YORK CHEST
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mahogany Inlaid 4 Drawer Chest with Bonnet Top and beautiful mahogany veneered front.
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk
Located in Sharon, MA
popular during the Federal period and are still just as useful 200 years later. Three small drawers, each
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Antique 19th Century American Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple
American 19th Century Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
American early 19th Century honey colored mahogany Hepplewhite style chest of drawers of the
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th C. Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 19th c. Federal period Sheraton style chest of three dovetailed drawers with key
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Federal Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Hepplewhite period mahogany bowfront chest of four graduated drawers. This
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
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Boxwood, Mahogany
H 35.75 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
American Federal Period Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, circa 1820
Located in Savannah, GA
American Federal period bachelor's chest made of mahogany with subtle ebonized crossbanding around
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Handsome early to mid 19th century Serpentine front chest with four graduated drawers The drawer
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Rosewood
Federal Period Mahogany Hepplewhite Swell-Front Chest
Located in Milford, NH
Elegant mahogany swell-front chest featuring four graduated drawers with banding. Circa 1790-1820
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788
Located in Shippensburg, PA
in American Federal period works of art, this is an exceptional selection with carefully preserved
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Antique 1780s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
H 38 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
Federal Period Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Hepplewhite, federal period graduated four drawer chest of drawers with bird's-eye maple
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Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Mahogany
H 32.38 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in
American Federal Hepplewhite Bowfront Chest of Drawers Tiger Maple and Mahogany
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Period 18th century Hepplewhite bowfront chest of four graduated drawers. This
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Mahogany, Maple
H 33.5 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 18th century American Federal period, Hepplewhite chest of drawers in cherry and mahogany
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Antique Late 18th Century North American Federal Commodes and Chests of ...
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H 36.25 in W 38.75 in D 19.5 in
Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Federal Classical period mahogany and maple butler's secretary, dresser
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Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Maple
H 50.75 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
Period Boston Early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Side Table
Located in Essex, MA
Period Federal mahogany stand or side table
Two drawers and bottom shelf. Bookmatched crotch
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
and crossbanded drawers with verdigris brass handles, raised on turned legs. Inspired by a Federal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
Lion Hairy Paw Carved American Federal Philadelphia Chest of Drawers, 1825
Located in GB
Lion hairy paw carved feet American Federal Philadelphia chest of drawers
What can I say, a truly
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests ...
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Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
Federal Period Chest with Flame Birch Drawer Fronts, Probably Portsmouth, NH
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful example of a mahogany Hepplewhite Federal period chest. The rectangular top with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of D...
H 38.25 in W 40.5 in D 19.25 in
19th c Mahogany Bow Front Sheraton Chest of Drawers, North Shore MA
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal period Sheraton four drawer chest of the Samuel McIntire School, Salem
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest with Flame Birch Veneers
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional late 18th century Federal mahogany bow front chest with wonderful oval and
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Federal Sheraton Bow Front Four-Drawer Chest, Portsmouth NH
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Federal period Sheraton mahogany four-drawer chest, probably Portsmouth NH, with
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Antique Late 18th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch, Mahogany
An Early 19thc Mahogany Chest of Country Draws.
Located in Bellport, NY
knobs are origional ,the lines are in the Federal Period Style.
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Federal style mahogany and figured mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the bowfront reeded
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21st Century and Contemporary European Federal Dressers
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Miniature Antique American Federal Salesmans Sample Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
resting in grooves on either side.
Each drawer of this American Federal miniature chest of drawers is
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures
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Mahogany, Pine
H 16.25 in W 15.88 in D 7.38 in
Rare and Fine Federal Mahogany Linen Press with Secretary Desk, circa 1805-1815
Located in Shippensburg, PA
many functions: A linen press, a chest of drawers, a secretary desk and is flanked by wardrobe wings
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Antique 1810s American Federal Linen Presses
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Brass
H 90.5 in W 69.5 in D 24.5 in
American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and extremely rare American
19th century federal period mahogany bowfront
chest
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
Federal period Mid-Atlantic American bow front mahogany chest of drawers with some very unusual
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
H 36 in W 38.5 in D 24 in
Federal Period Mahogany Graduated Four Drawer Sheraton Chest
Located in Milford, NH
A Federal period mahogany graduated four drawer Sheraton chest, turret top with crossbanding above
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Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Fine American Federal Mahogany Chest New York C.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine period Federal two over three chest with very fine form and handsome grain, attributed to
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handsome Federal period bureau in figured mahogany with string-inlay. The serpentine form is
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
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Mahogany
H 37.5 in W 40.75 in D 21.5 in
Vermont Sheraton Birdseye Maple Bow Front Chest of Drawers attr. to Lewis Beals
Located in Milford, NH
Federal period Vermont Sheraton cherry and bird's-eye maple bow front chest of drawers with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birdseye Maple, Maple
H 40.38 in W 46 in D 20.75 in
American Maritime Sea Captain's Chest from the Sloop Atalanta, circa 1780
Located in Miami, FL
This exemplary American maritime chest bears the following inscription on the bottom of the center
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Poplar, Mahogany
H 50.75 in W 46.25 in D 20 in
Antique Massachusetts Mahogony Federal 2 over 4 Chest of Drawers
By John & Thomas Seymour, Thomas Seymour
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American mahogany chest of drawers.
Likely Massachusetts.
With 2 over 4 drawer
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers
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Brass
19th Century American Empire Miniature Chest (possibly Thomas Day)
Located in Incline Village, NV
Empire or Federal period, in excellent original mahogany finish and condition. Small underneath glue
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures
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Wood
American Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely Federal chest has been French polished and has a pine interior and beautiful brass
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
American Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A nice example of its type which retains the original brass
hardware. The finish is quite old but pleasing.
hardware. The finish is quite old but pleasing.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A 19th c. Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, c. 1810
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
New England Federal Period Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Made in the early Federal Period this chest features line inlay
on the drawer fronts
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
American Federal Hepplewhite Chest in Mahogany with 3 Top Drawers, Eagle Brasses
Located in Athens, GA
American Federal Hepplewhite chest with 3 top drawers, beautiful grained wood, nice color, period
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 43 in D 20 in
American Federal Bow Front Chest, Mahogany and Cherry, Exceptional Color
Located in Athens, GA
American federal bow front chest, circa 1820, cherry and mahogany, excellent light color, beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
Boston Federal Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
of this chest points to shop in Boston or surrounding area. A sophisticated example of Federal period
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Boston Federal Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Boston Massachusetts federal period mahogany bowfront 4 drawer chest with gilt brasses and lovely
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
American Federal Period Inlaid Serving Table/Sideboard
Located in Great Barrington, MA
early 20th century typed and hand written label that says "This set of drawers was purchased by my grand
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass, Iron
American Federal Inlaid Tiger Maple Four Drawer Chest
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A very attractive late 18th century New England Chest of drawers.
Great proportions and a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Ivory
American Bow Front Chest with Brass Knobs and Figured Mahogany
Located in Athens, GA
American bow front chest, circa 1810, Federal, period if not original brass knobs, brass
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
New York City Federal Reverse Serpentine Bureau
Located in Woodbury, CT
chest of four graduated drawers raised on serpentine-conforming bracket feet, separated from the case by
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Poplar
Signed Hepplewhite Mahogany Swell Front Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare signed Hepplewhite mahogany swell front chest, with bullnose edge top above four graduated
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Poplar, Pine
Federal Secretary, Signed and Dated, Connecticut, 1808
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cabinetmakers" book as a "chest." Second, the chest retains the original baize writing surface with the egdging
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Salem Massachusetts Late Federal Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A mahogany Sheraton manner, reeded turret front-cornered chest of four drawers; raised on four ring
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Salem Massachusetts Late Federal Period Stepback Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
In the Sheraton manner, a fine crotch mahogany staged or 'stepback' chest of drawers. Reeded
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Bow Front Chest
Located in Athens, GA
American bow front chest with crotched mahogany drawers, delicate reeding on each side, great
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1810
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century Federal period mahogany dresser, chest of drawers. Made in the United States
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
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Federal Period Mahogany Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of federal period mahogany chest of drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, all federal period mahogany chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. There are 7 antique and vintage federal period mahogany chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of federal period mahogany chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century.
How Much are Federal Period Mahogany Chest Of Drawers?
Federal period mahogany chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,875, while the lowest priced sells for $2,250 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.
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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