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1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very unusual chest of drawers with curved sides and inlays on the top and drawer fronts. An antique
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
Fancy Modern Designer Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy modern designer chest of drawers in Baroque style 2-drawer bodies, solid wood body. Fogged
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5269 Elegant Regency mahogany chest of drawers of unusual proportions, having figured mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 55.118 in W 35.039 in D 20.079 in
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Unusual Antique Victorian Miniature Quality Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian miniature quality mahogany chest of drawers having a quality rectangular
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is wrapped in a gorgeous Birch burl veneer. An exotic figured wood with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Brass

Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
and sides of chest, cross banded drawers, unusual inlay on top and sides, bottom and sides of chest
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
Georgian Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 37.5 in D 22 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

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Walnut

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
Antique Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian Wellington chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique 1850s British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers
H 50.4 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in
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

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Oak

Antique Levantine Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a Levantine Chest of Drawers. All exposed surfaces of the chest are
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood, Ebony

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Danish chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
H 39.25 in W 47.25 in D 24.5 in
18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in Wilson, NC
18th Century Chippendale mahoagany chest of drawers; this two over three drawer chest has an
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
H 40 in W 43.13 in D 21.25 in
17th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century period Charles II chest of drawers from England made from oak. The top is made from
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

17th Century English Chest of Drawers
17th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 41.25 in D 21.38 in
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century unusual two-piece chest of drawers. The top is made up of oak planks, and has a
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Rosewood

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
H 43.75 in W 44.25 in D 26.13 in
Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest
Located in London, GB
This rare and unusual late Georgian chest of drawers feature 3 bottom oak lined drawers with 3
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Canadian PIne Bonnet Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
grain painted finish and unusual lift top
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Canadian PIne Bonnet Chest of Drawers
Canadian PIne Bonnet Chest of Drawers
H 50.5 in W 46.5 in D 19 in
19th Century White Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century chest of drawers in original white paint with turned, black-painted knobs. With
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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers This is an unusual piece of Victorian Furniture it
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Antique 1890s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a
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Antique 1830s English Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with brass fittings, shaped
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century Continental Table Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Unusual 18th century walnut shaped table chest of drawers.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small 19th Century Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Attractive Mid 19th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Of Unusual Diminiutuve
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mahogany 19th Century Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
antique chest of drawers. From around 1820 onwards they were manufactured in a huge variety of shapes and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Unusual English chest of drawers made from oak. The top has a beveled edge, and
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Oak 18th Century Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming mid 18th century, English, oak bachelors chest of four long drawers, the top drawer
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptionally Decorative 1930s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Unusual Pale Blue Colour
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

Unusual 19th Century Style Italian Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Italian 19th-century style leather panel chest on stand, with nine drawers having monkey
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Baroque Commodes and Chests of ...

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Leather, Wood

Unusual 19th Century Style Italian Chest
Unusual 19th Century Style Italian Chest
H 41.5 in W 42.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960. Unusual mid century chest of drawers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Pine

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
H 25.75 in W 41.6 in D 18.25 in
Birds Eye Maple Mirrored Back Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
rectangular mirror encased in a maple frame. The chest with unusual marble top above four graduated drawers
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birdseye Maple

Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Mid 18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. This chest has an unusual drawer configuration with two short drawers over four graduated longer ones
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Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid 18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Mid 18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 46.46 in W 38.59 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A provincial Late Gustavian chest of drawers with unusual wood carvings - diamond detailing across
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
original condition . The chest has 6 drawers and the original paint. It's unusual as it has its original
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Italian Fruitwood Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
A very rare Italian chest of 3 drawers in fruitwood. Unusual front leg and foot embellishments
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Small Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers, dating back to 1815-1820, featuring a beautiful
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Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Yew

Bowfront Chest of Drawers Circa 1800 in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine regency bowfront chest of drawers in mahogany from the beginning of the 19th century circa
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Bowfront Chest of Drawers Circa 1800 in Mahogany
Bowfront Chest of Drawers Circa 1800 in Mahogany
H 37.01 in W 39.77 in D 22.05 in
American Georgian Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine American antique mahogany bowfront chest of drawers having a lovely quality bow front top
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Antique Late 18th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

17th Century Carved Two Piece Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century carved two piece chest of drawers from Scotland made from walnut and rosewood. The top
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Antique 17th Century Scottish Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Walnut

Regency Parquetry and Exotic Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
drawer over three graduated drawers, all drawers with brass knobs, flanked by reeded columns, small fan
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Antique 1810s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
The use of color and the unusual architectural paintings on this Piece make it very unique. It has
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
unusual and a very desirable style of 6 full width drawers The chest has slender columns on each side set
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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Louis XVI French Demilune Marquetry Chest of Drawers Stamped Tondeur
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful French 18th century demilune (half moon) shaped sideboard or chest of drawers dating
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930. Unusual and rare piece
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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers having a quality figured
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers, ca 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers in a minimalist style. Unusual detail of the lowest
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers Campaign Military Mahogany Brass 19th Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Unusual small size Striking with the combination of richly coloured mahogany and brass The veneers
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Antique 1840s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
turned tapered legs. A well-crafted chest with two large dovetailed drawers and a pull-out tray above
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau Walnut Chest of Seven Drawers
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb Arts & Crafts figured walnut chest with an unusual arrangement of seven drawers. Original
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Bleached Blonde Walnut Chest of Drawers, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish 1930s Art Deco bleached blonde walnut chest of three drawers. Rare bleached blonde
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Particular and Rare Chest of Drawers of the Seventeenth Century, Walnut
Located in Cesena, FC
Chest of drawers in walnut with two drawers and opening shelf seventeenth century Period
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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Walnut

English late 17th Century Blond Oak commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, NY
English chest of drawers, Charles II, late 17th century, made of blond oak and left un-stained
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Large Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming dark pine chest of drawers with faux bamboo columns and mouldings. Slightly unusual
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Chest of Drawers with Burl Walnut
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Dutch Neoclassical Chest of Drawers with Burl Walnut is an unusual example produced by
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 18th Century Chippendale Period Padouk Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusual mid-18th century Chippendale period padouk wood straight front chest, above moulded edge
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Padouk

Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 18th Century Dutch
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century Dutch commode/chest of drawers with intricately inlaid foliate and avian design. Made
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid wood chest of drawers with secretaire This chest of drawers with
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Industrial Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Chest Of Workshop Factory Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
, and then three most unusual drop down drawers which open up to reveal larger storage space. The bank
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unusual Empire Mahogany Chest with Dressing Mirror, ca. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Unusual Empire Mahogany Chest with Dressing Mirror, dating from the first quarter of the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

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Unusual Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of unusual chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all unusual chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Unusual chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of unusual chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Victorian unusual chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Unusual chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Broyhill, Henredon and Johnson Furniture Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Unusual Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for unusual chest of drawers start at $1,350 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $5,150.

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 Unusual 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
    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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