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Turn of the Century Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from turn of the century France. Elaborate columns create a Neo Renaissance
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
18th Century Danish oak and stand chest, 4-drawer chest Ca. 1700.
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Danish Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Oak

Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
H 42 in W 47.5 in D 24.25 in
Three-Drawer English Oak Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Three-drawer English oak inlaid chest, inlaid with elaborate conch shells and ribbon drapery on the
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Antique 1750s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony, Oak

Three-Drawer English Oak Inlaid Chest
Three-Drawer English Oak Inlaid Chest
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 18 in
English Oak Carved Four Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Oak Carved Four Drawer Chest, has a dentil cornice and frieze. The drawers depict carved
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Oak Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1970 chest or commode has three drawers. Made of oak, this piece has a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Black Oak Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Black Oak Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
H 16 in W 47.37 in D 21.75 in
Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautiful original handles are a highlight of this terrific early oak dresser. Note the articulated
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
H 35.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
20th Century French Oak Chest of Drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare 20th century French oak. Five drawers with brass handles. Nice quality and
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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Oak Chest of Drawer
20th Century French Oak Chest of Drawer
H 50.4 in W 45.28 in D 17.72 in
Oak 2-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak 2-drawer Arcadia chest by Lawson-Fenning with walnut base. The 2-drawer Arcadia Chest features
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

19th Century Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers This is a Superb Oak Chest of Drawers it is
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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Wood Drawer Knobs
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage 4 drawer chest of drawers in very good condition. Chest has been refinished at some point
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Solid Oak 5-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury very solid oak 5-drawer bedside chest of drawers / nightstand in great condition with
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Bleached Oak 19th Century Geometric Front Carved Three Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
symmetrical décor, this English bleached oak geometric front three drawer chest from the 19th century will
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

American Eastlake Victorian Oak 36 Drawer Industrial Tool Machinist Tall Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Eastlake Victorian 36 drawer industrial tool machinist tall work chest. Believed
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

English Oak Georgian Period Geometric Front Five-Drawer Chest, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak Georgian period geometric front five-drawer chest from the early 19th century, with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Early 19th Century Six-Drawer Chest with Geometric Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English oak chest of drawers from the late 18th-early 19th century features a rectangular top
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Oak French Country Style Two-Drawer Occasional Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style occasional chest, unbranded, similar quality to Century or Henredon. Solid
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Five Drawer Oak Country Chest Sitting on a Stand
Located in London, GB
Circa 18th century Oak three larger drawer chest which sits on a stand and features drop handles
Category

Antique 1790s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-Century White Oak Morgan Style Five Drawer Tall Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century white oak Morgan chests with five drawers mounted with scroll design brass
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Cerused Limed Oak Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests with Round Brass
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cerused oak 3 drawer bachelor chests with nice solid brass round accents
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached oak chest from the 19th century, with three drawers, carved
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest is crossbanded with a mahogany banded on the top and all drawer fronts. The top has
Category

Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Chest
English Oak Chest
H 47 in W 40 in D 21 in
17th Century French Louis XIII Oak Three Drawer Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Burton, TX
French oak by talented rural artisans in Normandy that were skilled in the ways of woodworking, yet using
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

English Oak Three-Drawer Jacobean Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English oak Jacobean graduated three-drawer chest with original brasses, carved geometrical motif
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Antique 1760s English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Three-Drawer Commode or Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved oak dresser chest By Henredon Furniture "Four
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
H 67.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
English George III Period 1800s Oak Two Part Geometric Front Five Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III Period two part oak chest from the early 19th century, with geometric front
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

English Early 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Georgian period early 19th century geometric front oak chest features a rectangular
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
is made of French oak sourced in sustainably managed French forests. 1 drawer is integrated in the
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Antique French Chest of Drawers Cabinet 3-Drawer Serpentine Carved Oak w Key
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique French Oak chest of drawers with 3 drawers and key~~HIGHLY CARVED~~ circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Praha, CZ
Retro wooden drawer chest, veneer in the style of stained oak, made in 1963 by the design of Jiri
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka
Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
English Oak Campaign Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak two over four drawer campaign chest in two sections, the graduated drawers with incised
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Antique 1830s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Campaign Chest
English Oak Campaign Chest
H 42.13 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made
Located in Landivy, FR
with dovetail fronts. The Chest is made of French Solid Oak including drawers. The sourcing of the
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2010s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cherry

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of three drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous
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Antique 18th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
H 31.5 in W 51.5 in D 26.5 in
18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The front of this English oak blanket chest has three recessed panels framed with molded edges and
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Antique 1770s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 23.75 in
18th Century Oak Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th Century Georgian oak tall chest. It has a two board top, following down to a two over three
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

18th Century  Oak Chest
18th Century  Oak Chest
H 43 in W 39.25 in D 20.88 in
Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawer Aroa large with solid wood structure, in black ash finish. With 8 drawers on easy
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Louis XVI Style Drawer Chest
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a Louis XVI style drawer chest. It features three drawers, solid brass hardware and faux
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2010s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Drawer Chest
Louis XVI Style Drawer Chest
H 35 in W 47 in D 21.5 in
Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960. Oak tallboy chest, produced by Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 13.9 in
Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This a very elegant chest of drawer, the case is in red oak with an Earl Grey stain. The drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom wall mounted, oak console with three drawers and antique brass hardware
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Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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...

Materials

Oak, Pine

Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
H 45.87 in W 48 in D 18.98 in
Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Danish Modern three-drawer chest in stained oak veneer with turned, tapered legs and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
H 20.25 in W 34.75 in D 11.75 in
Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A three drawer chest of drawers by modernist designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946). Constructed from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
H 37.41 in W 33.08 in D 16.15 in
Tall 1920s Industrial Oak Eight Drawer Cabinet
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tall solid golden oak eight drawer cabinet. Circa 1910-30. Featuring channeled drawer handles
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English 17th Century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest Blank Chest Trunk, C.1660
Located in London, GB
Charles II Jacobean oak mule chest 17th century, geometric moulded panel front, long drawer to base, on
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this chest of drawers has an ogee molded edge and is crossbanded with mahogany. The
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Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Chest of Drawers
English Oak Chest of Drawers
H 42.25 in W 46 in D 21 in
Large 19thC English Oak 6 Drawer Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large 19thC English Oak 6 Drawer Dresser Base sku 1736 W169 x D57 x H88 Weight 102 Kg
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC English Oak 6 Drawer Dresser Base
Large 19thC English Oak 6 Drawer Dresser Base
H 34.65 in W 66.54 in D 22.45 in
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Oak chest in French Provincial style. With overhanging top and two short over
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
Retro Drawer Chest, 1950s, Jiří Jiroutka
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Praha, CZ
Retro wooden drawer chest, veneer in the style of stained oak, made in 1950 by the design of Jiri
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Retro Drawer Chest, 1950s, Jiří Jiroutka
Retro Drawer Chest, 1950s, Jiří Jiroutka
H 29.93 in W 64.97 in D 17.72 in
18th century Dutch Carved Front Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century ca 1780 three drawers Dutch chest in richly carved drawer fronts, original intricately
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

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 Louis XVI Oak Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This chest is arrestingly beautiful due to the gentle carving of garlands and flowers on the drawer
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest
18th Century Louis XVI Oak Chest
H 37 in W 40.5 in D 27.5 in
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
Fabulous early Dutch bombe chest or commode, grand in presence. This four drawer bureau is made of
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest
18th Century Dutch Oak Bombe Chest
H 29 in W 36 in D 19 in
Italian Modern Cerused Oak 3 Drawer Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome modern Italian cerused oak side tables with 3 drawers. Nice clean lines and a beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Dutch 19th Century Oak Empire Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic Dutch Empire chest made of oak during the 1800’s. The top drawer protrudes forward over
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Dutch 19th Century Oak Empire Chest
Dutch 19th Century Oak Empire Chest
H 41.75 in W 41.25 in D 21.25 in
English Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
In the Jacobean style, this very early oak piece dates from the mid-1700s, and presents
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Period Oak Chest of Drawers
English Period Oak Chest of Drawers
H 37.5 in W 39 in D 22 in
Tallboy Chest of Drawer by Poul M. Volther 1950s
By Poul Volther
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in oak by Poul M. Volther for FDB Møbler 1950s. Model F-17. Front with 6
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Tallboy Chest of Drawer by Poul M. Volther 1950s
Tallboy Chest of Drawer by Poul M. Volther 1950s
H 50.79 in W 31.11 in D 17.72 in
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
bleached oak, the chest features a soft, natural finish that enhances the wood's timeless beauty
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
1900s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
H 31.9 in W 35.4 in D 18.5 in
17th c. Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 17th century oak chest of drawers dated 1679, having wonderful string inlaid lines and bands
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Antique 17th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th c. Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers
17th c. Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 38 in D 21 in
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Oak Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the oak drawer chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every oak drawer chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an oak drawer chest, we have 242 options in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an oak drawer chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An oak drawer chest, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made oak drawer chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jiri Jiroutek, Paul Frankl and Brown Saltman are consistently popular.

How Much is a Oak Drawer Chest?

Prices for an oak drawer chest start at $212 and top out at $27,000 with the average selling for $3,500.

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 Oak Drawer Chest
  • 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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