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Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Martinsville 7 Ft Long Chest of Drawers, Ivory with Gold Hardware & Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage chest of nine drawers, with new custom ivory finish, by renowned US furniture markers
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with two small and three long graduated drawers
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Antique 19th Century Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
an arrangement of four drawers, two short over two long, each with brass handles. The chest stands on
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in
Hardwood Campaign Brass Bound Chest of Two Short and Two Long Drawers
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th century hardwood campaign brass bound chest of two short and two long drawers with
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Satinwood

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

Materials

Wood

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

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Oak, Pine

Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
H 45.87 in W 48 in D 18.98 in
Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
very soft, and smooth to the touch. Has two small drawers over two long drawers. The entire chest has
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
H 14.5 in W 13.75 in D 8 in
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
three graduated long drawers beneath, this is a heavy chest of drawers, it stands on a Bracket Footed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
H 41 in W 44 in D 22 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome Chest of Drawers! What a stately presence for the master bedroom. The step-down
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 48.5 in W 49 in D 23 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
long cockbeaded, string inlaid and oak lined drawers, all fitted with original brass handles, standing
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

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Walnut

Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.92 in W 45.67 in D 22.45 in
George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany chest of drawers with two short drawers over three long oak lined
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Antique 18th Century European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chest of Drawers
George III Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 37 in D 19 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
The breakfront case of this impressively large chest sets the two top drawers proud of the lower
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 47 in W 52 in D 23.5 in
Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
would have been on the top of the chest has long gone The chest has two short drawers at the top and
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Antique Late 18th Century George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Period Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 34 in D 19 in
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Japanned chest of drawers with three small drawers over three long drawers. The legs are
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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
Black Japanned Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 46 in D 20 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
proportion, having well figured top over two short & three long drawers retaining original swan neck handles
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 34 in D 20 in
Period Oak Chest of Drawers This Charming Old Oak Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Period oak chest of drawers This charming old oak Georgian chest of drawers started life as a
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Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4973, attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century Emirian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
Chevron Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century modern inspired three drawers dresser. Each long drawer with a trio of brass drop
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

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Wood

Chevron Modern Chest of Drawers
Chevron Modern Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 42 in D 20 in
French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays. The three long soft closing drawers have traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

French Style Chest of Drawers
French Style Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 47 in D 21.5 in
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
frieze drawers and six further long graduated drawers, on splayed legs. Dimensions: 60" W x 19" D x
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 60 in D 19 in
18th Century George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II crossbanded line inlaid mahogany chest of drawers, the moulded top raised
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair, Long Gray Painted Pine Chests of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, long pine chest of two drawers with newer, professionally applied light dove gray painted and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Chest of Drawers Featuring Four Push-Pull Drawers
Located in New York, NY
structure is lacquered in stone grey with two large drawers in oak veneer. The chest comes with four
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Metal

Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Five Push-Pull Drawers
Located in New York, NY
is lacquered in stone grey with five large drawers in oak veneer. The chest comes with five push-pull
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood, Lacquer

Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Five Push-Pull Drawers
Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Five Push-Pull Drawers
H 43.31 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in
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Antique 1890s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
H 60.63 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
All curved rattan chest of drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Amazing all curved 4 drawers rattan chest of drawers. This unique design is the result of a long
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

All curved rattan chest of drawers
All curved rattan chest of drawers
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 53.15 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5491 Attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.126 in W 47.244 in D 21.654 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5488 Fine quality and very elegant Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany, having figured mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 36.22 in W 38.976 in D 20.079 in
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
quality of this chest is superb having muntin dividers in the long drawers with rounded bracket feet
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 34.375 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
waxed. The top of the chest has a rounded edge it has two short drawers at the top and two longer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32.677 in W 37.402 in D 19.291 in
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An 18th century country walnut chest of drawers. Walnut quarter veneers and crossbanding decorating
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Antique 18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 33.67 in W 37.01 in D 21.26 in
Painted satinwood serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood chest of drawers, the large rectangular serpentine top having floral painted banding
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Kettering, GB
An 18th century mahogany chest of drawers, on later bun feet. Comprising two short drawers over
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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
three long drawers, all carved and with fine brass foliate bales and escutcheons (lacking a key). The
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
two short and three long graduated moulded drawers. All raised up on bracket feet. Dimensions Height
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
H 35.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, with unusual bold wavy moulded edge to top over four long drawers with replacement pierced plate brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
this chest of drawers has four long drawers with brass handles, stands on a quality shaped frame base
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
H 96 in W 110 in D 49 in
Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4746, Regency mahogany chest of drawers of bowfronted design, having string inlaid mahogany top
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 40.56 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
Mahogany Hepplewhite Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
top above four long drawers with original brass handles. Flanked by fluted canted corners raised on
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century, Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An early 20th century chest of drawers made of walnut. Two small drawers above three long drawers
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Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Early 20th Century, Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century, Chest of Drawers
H 39.25 in W 40.5 in D 18 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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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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
George II Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
the front veneer and the longer central area of the chest. One of the drawers is missing a bead
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Carved Oak Housekeepers Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Carved oak housekeepers chest of drawers This is a lovely antique chest of drawers, the chest
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Antique Mid-19th Century Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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

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Mahogany

Modern Leather Chest of Drawers, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Chest of drawers with a shagreen embossed leather wrapped case in our light overcast
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Leather

Modern Leather Chest of Drawers, Light
Modern Leather Chest of Drawers, Light
H 42.25 in W 50 in D 20 in
Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Well Figured Shaped Top Over Brushing Slide And Four Long Drawers, Retaining Original Brass Swan Neck
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, turned front legs and dove-tail construction drawers. With two short over three long figured wood drawers
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
Lillian August Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
By Lillian August
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine mirrored chest with antiqued gray wood frame. With an inset beveled mirror top and three long
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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of D...

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Metal

Lillian August Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
Lillian August Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 41.75 in D 19 in
Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A NeoClassic inspired six-drawer chest of drawers. With three frieze drawers atop three more long
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Four Long Drawers, With Replacement Brass Plate Handles, Raised
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 33 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular bow front top over two over three graduated long drawers. Splayed French feet.
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 43 in W 45 in D 22.25 in
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lemonwood chest of drawers with straight and rectangular top board that has five drawers to the
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
H 41.74 in W 40.56 in D 19.3 in
Modern Grey Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three long drawers with a 'woven' cast vintage metal handle, a chevron parquetry inlaid frame
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of D...

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Metal

Modern Grey Oak Chest of Drawers
Modern Grey Oak Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 54 in D 20 in
18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak chest of five drawers, two short over three long, cross banded in oak and also
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
H 32.25 in W 37.5 in D 21 in
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Long Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of long chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique long chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 58 antique and vintage long chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Long chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Long chest of drawers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Pierre Cardin, Harvey Probber and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful long chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Long Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for long chest of drawers start at $10 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $4,800.

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

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Long Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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