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When was the first chest of drawers made?
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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.
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Early 20th Century Early American Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A classic American Primitive chest of drawers. A beautiful all over patina from time and gorgeous
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Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Antique American Empire Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique American empire bachelor's chest of drawers. Top drawer folds down to become a desk
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, rare Early 20th Century American Empire Bow Front Flame Mahogany chest on chest of
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Special Early 19th Century American Sheraton Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
American Sheraton mahogany chest with four cock beaded drawers with original wheat sheaf, fruit and
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Antique 19th Century North American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Walnut graduated chest of drawers with box wood string inlay, burl walnut carved skirt
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
American Sheraton Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
One of the cleanest and most original American Sheraton chests we’ve had. This piece is in its
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
