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Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut Regency style Bow Chest of Drawers. This Pretty Chest of Drawers is Raised upon Splay Feet
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Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front
Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 16.5 in
Regency Chest of Drawers Mahogany Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers. Period Regency This Chest of Drawers and Upon Splay Feet
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Vintage 1980s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Mahogany Regency Style Bow Chest of Drawers. Circa 1920 This Chest of Drawers Stands upon
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Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Not your garden-variety bow front chest (who would put a mahogany chest in the garden?), this chest
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Antique 19th Century British Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine English mahogany bow front chest with satinwood crossbanding to the top, with boxwood string
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
H 40 in W 41 in D 20.25 in
Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Folkestone, GB
A superior quality George III period flame figured mahogany chest of four graduated drawers of
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 35.24 in W 40.56 in D 23.63 in
Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers almost certanly Gillows. The shapedn well figured
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Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in England
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
H 40.56 in W 40.16 in D 19.3 in
Antique Slim Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique slim bow front chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Slim Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Antique Slim Bow Front Chest of Drawers
H 47.25 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a banded top above an arrangement
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
H 34.65 in W 36.62 in D 19.3 in
Regency Mahogany Bow front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular bow front top with two over three drawers with oval brass handles. Splayed legs.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Bow front Chest Of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Bow front Chest Of Drawers
H 42.25 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
Exceptional Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional quality Georgian Bow Front chest of drawers. With bracket feet and absolutely
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very small and fine quality antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in
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Antique 1790s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
H 27.56 in W 24.02 in D 16.93 in
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany, flame veneered and walnut banded chest of drawers, the bowfront
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1810. With a single board top, 3 flame
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Antique 1810s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th century Bow fronted walnut Chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking late 18th early 19th century Bow fronted chest of drawers. I believe
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th century Bow fronted walnut Chest of drawers
18th century Bow fronted walnut Chest of drawers
H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Miniature Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century mahogany miniature bow fronted chest of drawers, with moulded mahogany cross
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England with a nicely grained top, which also
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century English scrub pine bow-front chest of drawers is a remarkable example of English
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Antique 19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
English late Georgian solid mahogany bow front chest of drawers. Two over three. Includes original
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Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1810s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bow fronted chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large English Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of mahogany featuring a bowed top over four beaded drawers with
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century English Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine antique Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The bow front top with figured
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Bow Front English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chest of drawers. A chic English mahogany bow front shape. Carved column
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Early 20th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. This chest has fantastic graining
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Bow Front Chest Drawers Mahogany 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Regency chest of drawers in mahogany Circa 1810 and with bow front form Features five
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Antique 1810s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th Century Sheraton Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest having turret cookie cutter corners, flanked
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. Having a brushing slide
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Painted Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English painted hepplewhite bow front chest of drawers.
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Antique 1820s European Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique George IV Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome period George IV (1820-1830) mahogany bow front chest of drawers dresser - commode
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Nashville, TN
Featuring an exceptional early 19th Century American Sheraton bow front chest of drawers. The case
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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
This late 19th-0early 20th century English handsome large and tall chest of drawers in rich
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique early 19th century mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th Century mahogany bowfront Chest, boxwood strung throughout, having
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers having a quality figured
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Antique Early 19th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Baker
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Georgian 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers C1820. Lovely
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Antique 1820s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Three Drawers, Diamond Stringing
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian mahogany bowfront chest of three drawers with French feet and diamond shaped
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Ole Wanscher Elm Wood Tall Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern elmwood tall bow-front chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher, circa 1950s with nine bow
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest Of Drawers C.1815
Located in London, GB
A regency mahogany and line inlaid bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century (c.1815) A
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Antique English Sheraton Period Bow-Front Chest of Drawers, circa 1810-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English sheraton period bow-front chest of drawers, circa 1810-1820.
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Antique 1810s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Federal Early 19th Century Sheraton Bow Front Cookie Corner Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional early 19th century Sheraton bow front chest of drawers. The case is constructed of
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Cherry Bow Front Graduated Chest of Drawers. Rhode Island. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cherry bow front chest with carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers, original oval
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
Regency period bow front tallboy chest on chest. The top chest boasts a detailed arcaded gothic
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Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Chest on Chest
Bow Front Chest on Chest
H 75.6 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
FIGURED VICTORIAN WALNUT BOW FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERS RAiSED ON QUEEN ANNE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Fronted Chest Of Drawers. A figured Victorian walnut bow-fronted chest of drawers is a stunning piece of
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20th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers circa 1870 with Bookmatch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English burr walnut bow front chest circa 1870 with bookmatched veneer on the sides, four drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Fluted Quarter Columns C. 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Mahogany bow front chest with a carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers with the
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3976 Regency bow fronted chest of generous proportions, having figured top above 2 short and 3
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 24.02 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an attractive chest of drawers and what beautiful hand-cut dovetailed and pegged construction
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
French 19th Century Bow-Fronted Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with a Marble Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century bow-fronted burl walnut chest of drawers with a marble top and original
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Bow Front Burled Chest
Located in Annville, PA
The Bow Front Burled Chest is created using the finest burl wood veneers available. This fine
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2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Burled Chest
Bow Front Burled Chest
H 39 in W 40 in D 21 in
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Danish Empire mahogany and fruitwood commode, circa 1820s, the rectangular top with a bow-front
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Antique 1820s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 28 in D 18.75 in
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
American 18th century Chippendale bow front ball and claw foot chest, likely from the Boston area
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
H 36.25 in W 42 in D 22.25 in
Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Hepplewhite bow front chest, the top of this mahogany chest has beautiful figured grain and the
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Antique 1820s English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest
Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest
H 33 in W 37.25 in D 21.5 in
Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Georgian bleached mahogany bow front bone inlaid chest of drawers, with five graduated
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of...

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Mahogany

Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Mahogany Bow Front Chest
H 29.75 in W 28.75 in D 16.13 in
Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany veneered chest of drawers with a bow front, four drawers and lion head fittings.
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
H 32.88 in W 31.89 in D 19.49 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 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...

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 43 in W 45 in D 22.25 in
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany bow front chest on chest with ebony string inlay on unique Hepplewhite crown
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Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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Bow Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bow chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all bow chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. There are 349 antique and vintage bow chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Bow 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. Bow chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many bow chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Kai Kristiansen produced popular bow chest of drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Bow Chest Of Drawers?

Bow chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $636 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.

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

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Bow 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 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 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 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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