18th Century Bowfront Chest
Decorative 18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative 18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured and
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Brass
18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 18th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a lovely figured
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Antique 1790s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Alligator
A Small Mahogany Chest Of Drawers With Inlays - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
marquetry on its top as well as its period since bowfront chests of drawers from the 18th century are rare
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century American Bowfront Chest with 4 Graduating Drawers & Ogee Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century American Bowfront Chest with 4 Graduating Drawers & Ogee Feet
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Antique 18th Century American Dressers
Materials
Wood
Regency Mahogany Bow Chest Provenance Charteris House Estate Lord & Lady Stanway
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Regency Bowfront chest of three long graduated brass handled drawers, upon bracket feet
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 40.16 in D 17.72 in
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 18th century mahogany dressing
table mirror having shield shaped plate
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Table Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
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Stunning Georgian circa 1760 Thomas Chippendale Phoenix Mirror Giltwood Hardwood
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1760 mahogany and giltwood Phoenix Thomas Chippendale wall mirror
A rare, collectable and highly coveted wall mirror. Known ...
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
H 29.73 in W 17.13 in D 1.07 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two short over three long oak lined graduated drawers, with ova...
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date.
The curvaceous serpentine chest is made from the finest qua...
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
18th Century Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers Antique English Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
18th century mahogany Georgian chest of drawers antique English dresser
Made from mahogany with four drawers, featuring brass hardware over bracket feet.
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Federal Bow Front Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice and clean Federal Mahogany Hepplewhite chest with cock beaded drawers and resting on a tall French foot. Very good condition older refinish with a great color and patina...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Hepplewhite Chest of drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Presenting a timeless treasure from the 19th Century: an exquisite English Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers that effortlessly marries beauty and functionality. This remarkable piece show...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Chippendale Secretaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the grace and sophistication of the 18th century with our exquisite English oak secretaire, an embodiment of Georgian Chippendale-style craftsmanship. Elegantly merging for...
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Buchanan, NY
English mahogany chest of drawers with ball feet and original hardware. The top of the piece has a cracked which can be repaired. Sold as is.
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured top above a selection of two short over three long oak lined graduated drawers, wit...
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Oval Breakfast Dining Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality late 18th century George III
Period mahogany oval breakfast table having well
Figured oval tilting top with crossbanded decoration
Raised on elegant barrel turned...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome substantial sized Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers exhibits exceptional color and grain, with fine and accommodating proportions. Features include three sho...
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Antique 1810s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marble Top Mahogany Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marble Top Mahogany Commode is a timeless expression of the architecture and style that dates back to the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations....
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers. Quarter sawn oak, cross banding with canted corners. Very original condition. Retains the original brasses, steel locks and bracket fee...
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Regency Brass Inlaid Breakfast Table
Located in Kettering, GB
A fine Regency brass inlaid breakfast table, the rounded rectangular crossbanded tilt-top upon a turned and part gilt column support on four splayed legs with elegant tulipwood spira...
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Antique Late 18th Century British Regency Pedestals
Materials
Brass
American Federal Chippendale Birch and Pine Tall Chest of Five Graduated Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period chippendale birch and pine tall chest of five graduated drawers with bracket base. Each drawer has a molded edge and the secondary wood is basswood, which is ...
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Antique Early 1800s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Pine
H 51 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
Antique Ca. 1820 Federal Era Trompe L'oeil Painted Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
American Federal era chest of drawers in its original trompe l’oeil mustard painted finish, ca. 1820.
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Antique 1820s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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18th Century Louis XV Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th Century Louis XV Bowfront Walnut Commode
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Hepplewhite Bowfront Inlaid Bureau Attributed to Abiel White, 1785-1795
Located in Providence, RI
embellishment. The bowfront form with the use of inlays is quintessential Hepplewhite in formula. This chest has
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.25 in W 38.5 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, the crossbanded top having a brushing slide below
Category
Antique 1790s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, a single board top with banding and inlay, above four drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest on Chest
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
of this handsome George III mahogany bowfront chest on chest has an arched cornice over a frieze with
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Philadelphia Bowfront Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful bowfront chest from Philadelphia. Featuring original, decorative brass pulls and Ogee
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century American Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, circa 1790.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, a single board top with banding and inlay, above four drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 40.75 in D 21.75 in
George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Essex, MA
bowed top over a brushing slide over four graduated drawers, raised on French feet.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century mahogany bowfront chest circa 1810
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century mahogany bowfront chest, 2 short over 3 long drawers, with boxwood and ebony stringing
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
Chest features lovely carved apron and French feet.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique South German Baroque Walnut Bowfront Commode Chest, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
third quarter of the 18th century.
This commode has beautiful walnut and burr walnut marquetry
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Antique 1760s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 34.26 in W 46.07 in D 25.2 in
Georgian Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
An elegant Georgian chest of drawers. This bowfront bureau has reeded edges on the top, graceful
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique bowfront mahogany bureau from England. Note the boxwood stringing around the tea-caddy
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Probably London Made, Oak Secondary Wood, Good Color
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
George III Period English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century, George III period, bowfront chest of drawers, English. 2 short over 3 long
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century bowfront chest of drawers, English. Georgian period. Two short over 3 long
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest on Chest NOW ON SALE
Located in Port Chester, NY
This antique mahogany bowfront chest on chest, with a bobbin-like column on each side, is an
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Regence Bowfront Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century Regence bowfront four drawer commode, black lacquer with brass and bronze inlay
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor's Chest, England, Circa 1790
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Elegant and useful Georgian mahogany bachelor's chest of bowfront form having reeded top edge above
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Brass
Circa 1800 English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Regency period c.1800 bowfront chest of drawers, English. Two over three drawer form raised on
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
George IV Period Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George IV period, c.1820s, bowfront chest of drawers. English. Mahogany. Breakfronted form. Molded
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Antique 1820s English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
English Georgian Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Dressing Slide
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Hepplewhite period mahogany bowfront chest of four graduated drawers with dressing
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in W 36.5 in D 20.5 in
Dutch Bowfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century Dutch original painted bowfront commode, 1790
Dimensions:
37 inches (94 cms) wide
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Georgian Period, C.1810, Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Georgian period, c.1810, bowfront chest of drawers comprised of 2 short over 3 long drawers
Category
Antique 17th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
English George III Hepplewhite Bowfront Chest with Wide Satinwood Crossbanding
Located in Wells, ME
English George III Hepplewhite walnut bowfront chest of three drawers with wide satinwood
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut, Satinwood
H 34.25 in W 43.25 in D 21.25 in
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...
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany
H 35.75 in W 38.5 in D 22 in
Austrian Bowfront Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Elegant 18th C Austrian painted bowfront commode, 1790.
Dimensions:
46.5 inches (118 cms) wide
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
H 33.5 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
Small Mahogany 18th Century Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality 18th century mahogany bowfront
Chest of unusually small proportion having well
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Pair of Italian Neoclassical Bowfront Bedside Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of Italian neoclassical bowfront pearwood 2-drawer bedside commodes with walnut
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful late 18th C Austrian bowfront walnut commode. Great colour. 1780.
Reference: 8006
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality George III period mahogany bowfront chest having well
figured and crossbanded
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique South German Walnut Chest Commode, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare 18th century Bavarian walnut bowfront chest of drawers that features
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Antique 1760s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
c.1780 French Louis XV Oak Bow-Front Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
18th century French Oak Louis XV commode with six wonderful carved bowfront, hand-dovetailed
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique West Michigan Furniture Co. Sheraton Style Bowfront Tallboy Dresser
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
suites in 18th Century period revival styles. West Michigan made Colonial Revival case pieces to
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Vintage 1940s Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality George III period mahogany bow
fronted chest having superbly figured and inlaid
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers. This 18th century English dresser has four
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Bowfront Chest of Drawers Circa 1800 in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant bowfront chest of drawers late 18th century early 19th century circa 1800 from England in
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Bowfront Chest of Drawers / Commode in Mahogany and Inlays, Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine bowfront chest of drawers from the end of the 18th century - beginning of the 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.92 in W 43.31 in D 22.05 in
Rare Late 18th Century Swedish Elm and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare piece of middle Sweden furniture, circa 1795.
Bowfront three-drawer commode with brushing
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Late 18th Century Inlaid Burr Elm Rococo Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Glorious Rococo period elm commode circa 1780.
Bowfront shaped 3-drawer chest. Shaped over
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
18th century Sheraton bowfront chest of drawers.
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Sheraton bowfront chest of drawers. Mahogany. Satinwood banded.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th C. Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Chamblee, GA
English 18th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Satinwood Inlay
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique English bowfront chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century English Georgian bowfront chest. Mahogany.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
German Walnut Bowfront Commode, 18th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A mid 18th century Continental three drawer commode on bun feet, the drawer fronts with vertically
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Bowfront Chest
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A George III mahogany and crossbanded bow front chest on four long graduated drawers, with original
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Scottish Hepplewhite Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Scottish bowfront bureau of four graduated drawers, made of figured light mahogany; raised on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scottish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rococo Bowfront Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three drawer Bowfront Rococo Chest in a worn black and cream colored patina.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Walnut Bowfront Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French walnut bowfront commode, circa 1790.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
AMERICAN CHIPPENDALE BOWFRONT CHEST
Located in Hudson, NY
1800 Mahogny Bow-Front Chest from New England or Mid-Atlantic States. Retains Old Brass Hardware
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar
Antique English George III bowfront chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English George III bowfront chest.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Philadelphia Tiger Maple & Cherry Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
In the Hepplewhite manner, a bowfront chest of four graduated
drawers on 'French' feet, of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
An Antique Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest.
Located in London, GB
A Georgian mahogany bowfront chest of drawers; the beautifully figured Cuban mahogany veneered top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Hepplewhite Manner Mahogany Small Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Scottish bowfront bureau of four graduated drawers, made of figured light mahogany; raised on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scottish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Scottish Georgian Flare-sided Mahogany Large Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A grandly proportioned, yet discretely inlaid and crossbanded mahogany bureau of four graduated drawers. The single board case sides are flared, with a conforming
bowed base ...
bowed base ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scottish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Walnut Italian Bowfront Commode
Located in Natchez, MS
Late 18th c Louis XVI Bowfront marquetry commode. Marble is probably a replacement. Great subtle
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Walnut Bowfront Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian Walnut Bowfront Commode on bun feet; circa 1720
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Bowfront Two Drawer Commode
Located in Natchez, MS
Turn of the 18th to the 19th c. Mahogany bowfront Commode with exceptional Marquetry of Putti
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century, Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Raised bowfront, three-drawer chest. Three keys included, as well as drawer hardware missing from
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
George III Mahogany Slender Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
The slender bowfront top over a shaped case with two short cockbeaded drawers over three graduated
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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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