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18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest

18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Savannah, GA

English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest, featuring bracket feet, molded top above a line inlaid

Category

Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size

18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Savannah, GA

Fine large size English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest. Features include ogee bracket feet

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Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers
Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Middleburg, VA

Mid-18th Century Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers with six drawers. Molded rectangular top

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century
Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century

Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Chippendale walnut chest of drawers, Philadelphia, 1765-1780. Rectangular top above a

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Chireno, TX

Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest
18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest

18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very fine example of an early to mid 18th century New England Chippendale Mule or Blanket Chest

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chippendale Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Thrilled to find this piece! An exceptional 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers
Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers

Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Folkestone, GB

A fine quality late 18th century chest of drawers of small size, with moulded edge caddy-top above

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest

18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

A Massachusetts Chippendale period 18th century cherry chest-on-chest. In two parts, the swan's

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A late 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest on stand. In remarkable antique

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality 18th Century, Georgian, Chippendale Period, Mahogany Chest, Having Very Well

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest

George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine chest in figured mahogany of an original colour and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite & Rare 18th Century American Walnut Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Exquisite & Rare 18th Century American Walnut Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Exquisite & Rare 18th Century American Walnut Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Exquisite antique 18th century American walnut Chippendale style chest on chest having 12 drawers

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest, England, Circa 1760
Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest, England, Circa 1760

Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest, England, Circa 1760

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very good quality mid 18th century chippendale period Georgian Mahogany chest, having well

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers
American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers

American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

American Chippendale walnut graduated chest of drawers with stunning early brass pulls and

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, England, 1765
Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, England, 1765

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, England, 1765

Located in London, GB

A mid- 18th Century Chippendale period figured mahogany straight front Chest, having moulded edged

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pine Chippendale Two Drawer Blanket Chest c. Late 18th Century
Antique Pine Chippendale Two Drawer Blanket Chest c. Late 18th Century

Antique Pine Chippendale Two Drawer Blanket Chest c. Late 18th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

This charming late 18th-century pine blanket chest reflects the straightforward craftsmanship and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Chippendale Blanket Chest

Chippendale Blanket Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A great example of a large Pine six board 18th century Chippendale blanket chest. This piece has an

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

18th Century New England Chippendale Chest of Drawers in Maple and Tiger Maple
18th Century New England Chippendale Chest of Drawers in Maple and Tiger Maple

18th Century New England Chippendale Chest of Drawers in Maple and Tiger Maple

Located in Milford, NH

carved bracket base. The chest has a New England origin, and dates to the late 18th century and is in

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Maple

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare 18th-century serpentine chest of drawers was crafted in the style of the iconic Thomas

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine knee-hole chest, having crossbanded

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine Knee-hole chest, having cross-banded

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in High Point, NC

18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove

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Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine quality small-sized Chippendale-period Cuban mahogany chest of drawers. Late-George II

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany tallboy of attractive small proportions

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Commode
Fine 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Commode

Fine 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Commode

Located in London, GB

An impressive mid-18th century Chippendale period figured mahogany serpentine commode, having well

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90
English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90

English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90

Located in Bridgeport, CT

18th Century Chippendale four drawer Chest for restoration. Mahogany chest of drawers having a fine

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A very fine 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Thomas Chippendale

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Located in Asheville, NC

British, 18th century with four dove-tailed drawers, with pull-out at top, oak secondary woods

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Brass

English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock
English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock

English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in North Salem, NY

The unique and handsome English-made Wood & Hogan Chippendale style serpentine front commode on

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

George III small mahogany chest of drawers with original plate handles and brushing slide, the

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very good quality and charming mid-18th century mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, having

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765
Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765

Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional And Rare Design English Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy, Or Chest On

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality Mid 18th Century Chippendale Period Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Commode, Or

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18th Century Antique Walnut Chest on Chest or Highboy
Early 18th Century Antique Walnut Chest on Chest or Highboy

Early 18th Century Antique Walnut Chest on Chest or Highboy

Located in Naples, IT

Chest of drawers in walnut wood and walnut root with extractable desk. England, 18th century.

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Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers
Antique Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers

Antique Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany straight front Chest having moulded edge top above 2

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine English circa 1760 Chippendale style mahogany bachelor's chest of uncommon 'pedestal' form

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Located in Dayton, OH

An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

18th C. Figured Wood Chest Of Drawers for Restoration
18th C. Figured Wood Chest Of Drawers for Restoration

18th C. Figured Wood Chest Of Drawers for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

With book matched plank constructed top with wide pieced banding and pieced rounded top edge. Two short over three long drawers all with cross banding. and brass bales. The carved ba...

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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine reverse-serpentine (also known as "Oxbow") chest of drawers from the Chippendale period

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Important 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest Signe J N Teague 1779
Important 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest Signe J N Teague 1779

Important 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest Signe J N Teague 1779

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The Documented John Teague 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Signed ‘J N

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Vintage Traditional American Chippendale 1760s Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Vintage Traditional American Chippendale 1760s Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

Vintage Traditional American Chippendale 1760s Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning example of timeless American craftsmanship, this vintage chest of drawers channels the

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Large Chest of Drawers, circa 1760
English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Large Chest of Drawers, circa 1760

English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Large Chest of Drawers, circa 1760

Located in Kinderhook, NY

George III period large scale mahogany chest of drawers in the style of Thomas Chippendale, the single

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers
George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Oxbow Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood, 18th century
Chippendale Oxbow Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood, 18th century

Chippendale Oxbow Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood, 18th century

Located in Houston, TX

Scarce 18th century American Chippendale Cherry oxbow Chest of Drawers with original or period

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Magnificently Carved 18th Century English Mahogany Commode
Magnificently Carved 18th Century English Mahogany Commode

Magnificently Carved 18th Century English Mahogany Commode

Located in Milford, NH

four carved cabriole legs terminating with detailed ball & claw feet. The commode dates to 18th

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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy

Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 18th century flame mahogany tallboy, the quarter cut veneers are matched across the whole

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very good quality 18th century Chippendale Period Georgian mahogany chest of relative small

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, Mahogany, Circa 1780
American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, Mahogany, Circa 1780

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Chippendale slant front desk on four graduated drawers, resting on ogee bracket feet. The

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Antique George III period mahogany chest of drawers
Antique George III period mahogany chest of drawers

Antique George III period mahogany chest of drawers

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany serpentine Chest, having moulded edged crossbanded

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Dressing Chest
Dressing Chest

Dressing Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

An 18th century mahogany dressing chest with bookcase and writing surface, designed by Thomas

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

Located in London, GB

A very fine mid-18th Century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany serpentine Chest, having

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III period mahogany rectangular chest of drawers
Antique George III period mahogany rectangular chest of drawers

Antique George III period mahogany rectangular chest of drawers

Located in London, GB

A late 18th Century George III period figured mahogany straight front Chest boxwood strung

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III period fiddle back mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Antique George III period fiddle back mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

Antique George III period fiddle back mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th Century Geroge III period mahogany serpentine Chest, having moulded edge boxwood

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Cherry Chest
Late 18th Century Cherry Chest

Late 18th Century Cherry Chest

Located in Acton, MA

Chippendale Cherry Wood Four Drawer Chest.Circa. 1770-80. Features four graduated drawers, frame

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Cherry

18th Century American Pine Decorated Blanket Chest
18th Century American Pine Decorated Blanket Chest

18th Century American Pine Decorated Blanket Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century American pine decorated blanket chest, probably from New England, circa 1770 having a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

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18th Century Chippendale Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century chippendale chest available at 1stDibs. A 18th century chippendale chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century chippendale chest, those designed in Georgian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 18th century chippendale chest over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Chippendale are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 18th Century Chippendale Chest?

Prices for a 18th century chippendale chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $295,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,942.

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

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.