Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

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.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

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.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

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.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

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.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

18th Century Highboy

Queen Anne Maple Highboy

Cherry Highboy

Mahogany Highboy Chest

18th Century Curly Maple Highboy

$1,895

H 73 in W 41 in D 20.5 in

18th Century Curly Maple Highboy

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very attractive New England Curly Maple Highboy probably Massachusetts 1730-40 with a document

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Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Maple

18th Century New England Queen Anne Highboy

$7,875Sale Price|50% Off

H 84 in W 39 in D 19 in

18th Century New England Queen Anne Highboy

Located in Norwood, NJ

Queen Anne bonnet top highboy, Northeast, Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts 18th century

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Queen Anne American Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy, 18th Century

$4,800

H 81 in W 40 in D 19.5 in

Queen Anne American Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Queen Anne American Cherry Bonnet top highboy, 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

18th-Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest on Stand / Highboy

$2,697

H 61.23 in W 41.74 in D 22.45 in

18th-Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest on Stand / Highboy

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A wonderful early 18th-century Queen Anne period walnut chest on stand/highboy, displaying its

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

18th Century American Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

$8,900

H 58 in W 40.5 in D 22 in

18th Century American Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Located in Essex, MA

Early 18th century, having carved fan drawers in upper case and lower, appears to retain original

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Antique Early 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy with Engraved Brasses

$3,900

H 71.13 in W 38 in D 21 in

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy with Engraved Brasses

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Queen Anne two part highboy with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with five

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Antique Mid-17th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest 9 Drawer Dresser

$2,950

H 67.5 in W 42.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest 9 Drawer Dresser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest 9 Drawer Dresser. Item features hand dovetailed

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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

18th Century New England Highboy in Cherry with Fan Carving

$4,900

H 75 in W 40.5 in D 21 in

18th Century New England Highboy in Cherry with Fan Carving

Located in Milford, NH

England in origin, dating to the 18th century, in very good overall condition, with great patina

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy Double

$6,800

H 71 in W 40.5 in D 22.5 in

Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy Double

Located in Southampton, NY

Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy Double, Four short drawers with

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Maple Highboy

$3,925

H 65 in W 38 in D 18 in

Antique 18th Century New Hampshire Queen Anne Maple Highboy

Located in Westfield, MA

This distinguished 18th-century New Hampshire Queen Anne maple highboy, a testament to early

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Maple

Diminutive Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Highboy

$5,500

H 52.75 in W 28.5 in D 12 in

Diminutive Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Highboy

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare highboy of diminutive proportions in walnut and mahogany with fine marquetry, feather

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Antique 1720s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Lowboy or Server Made from Highboy Base

$995

H 33.38 in W 40 in D 22 in

18th Century Queen Anne Mahogany Lowboy or Server Made from Highboy Base

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Queen Anne mahogany lowboy or server made from a highboy base with added top with molded

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Antique Walnut Chest on Chest or Highboy

$11,765

H 73.23 in W 22.05 in D 36.62 in

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

18th c Dunlap School NH Highboy in Birch With Provenance

$3,750

H 73 in W 41 in D 22 in

18th c Dunlap School NH Highboy in Birch With Provenance

By Dunlap Cabinetmakers

Located in Milford, NH

A fine 18th century Dunlap School two part highboy in birch, with molded cornice surmounting an

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Beautiful early 18th century English oak cabinet/chest on stand/highboy

$5,000

H 62.6 in W 42.52 in D 23.63 in

Beautiful early 18th century English oak cabinet/chest on stand/highboy

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered this beautiful, charming early 18th century English oak cabinet/chest on stand/highboy

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Antique Early 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Queen Anne Cherry Wood Two Part Highboy with Radial Fan Carving

$2,950

H 70.38 in W 40.5 in D 21.25 in

18th Century Queen Anne Cherry Wood Two Part Highboy with Radial Fan Carving

Located in Milford, NH

the 18th century, with period batwing brasses, and is in very good overall condition, with some minor

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Antique Mid-17th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th c New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Lowboy or Server from a Highboy Base

$1,250

H 32.25 in W 41.5 in D 21 in

18th c New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Lowboy or Server from a Highboy Base

Located in Milford, NH

18th century, in very good overall condition, with some surface imperfections, some losses on the top

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Georgian Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser 1780

$2,995 / item

H 67.25 in W 47.75 in D 22.25 in

Antique 18th Century Georgian Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique flame mahogany Georgian chest on chest tallboy, circa 1780. The chest on chest is in two sections and of unusual & desirable diminutive proportions, the top section wi...

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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Queen Anne Highboy and Matching Lowboy

$123,750Sale Price|25% Off

H 87 in W 40 in D 22.5 in

Rare Queen Anne Highboy and Matching Lowboy

Located in Woodbury, CT

This antique Queen Highboy and matching Lowboy set from Boston dates back to 1720-40 and features a

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Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood, Maple, Walnut

Desirable New England Diminutive Two Part Highboy

$5,875

H 62 in W 38 in D 20 in

Desirable New England Diminutive Two Part Highboy

Located in Stamford, CT

A desirable, diminutive New England two part flat top highboy, in rare transitional William & Mary

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser 70"

$3,250Sale Price|20% Off

H 70 in W 41 in D 21 in

Antique American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser 70"

Located in Dayton, OH

An exquisite American Chippendale Highboy, circa 1790. Features a mahogany case with 9 hand

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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

American Queen Anne Antique Sycamore Flat-Top Highboy, New England c. 1760

$8,000

H 68.75 in W 38 in D 20 in

American Queen Anne Antique Sycamore Flat-Top Highboy, New England c. 1760

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine flat-top highboy executed in beautifully figured and patinated sycamore, it features a

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy

$22,000

H 82 in W 40 in D 30 in

18th Century Queen Anne Highboy

Located in West Chester, PA

18th century walnut Queen Anne highboy with beautiful grain three drawers over four in upper case

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Dressers

Queen Anne Walnut Highboy

$47,000

H 77 in W 41 in D 22 in

Queen Anne Walnut Highboy

By William Savery

Located in West Chester, PA

Finely grained wood, chamfered fluted corners, fishtail skirt. Cabriole legs with shells on knees terminating in bold trifit feet. Descended in the Scull family of Philadelphia. Attr...

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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18th Century English Oak Highboy/Chest

Unavailable

H 55 in W 39 in D 23 in

18th Century English Oak Highboy/Chest

Located in Richmond, VA

18th Century English Oak Highboy/Chest

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century Connecticut Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Unavailable

H 71 in W 37 in D 20 in

18th Century Connecticut Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Located in Woodbury, CT

Connecticut and note offers more provenance information. Mid-18th century.

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Antique 1760s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Philadelphia Queen Ann Highboy with Spanish Feet Made of Walnut 18th Century

Unavailable

H 68 in W 40 in D 22 in

Philadelphia Queen Ann Highboy with Spanish Feet Made of Walnut 18th Century

Located in Allentown, PA

Philadelphia Queen Ann highboy with Spanish feet made of walnut original brass.

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

American Queen Anne Highboy

Unavailable

H 70 in W 39 in D 19 in

American Queen Anne Highboy

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century flat-top highboy circa 1760, in two parts with four graduated drawers on top portion

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Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Unavailable

H 72 in W 33.5 in D 18.5 in

Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Located in Wells, ME

Weathersfield, Connecticut Queen Anne cherry highboy. The original cove molded

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

American Highboy

Unavailable

H 69.75 in W 39 in D 21 in

American Highboy

Located in Hinsdale, IL

Beautifully constructed American Cherry Highboy, with dovetails visible on case at each drawer

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

American 18th Century Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Fan Carving, Cabriole Legs

Unavailable

H 69 in W 37.5 in D 18 in

American 18th Century Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Fan Carving, Cabriole Legs

Located in Wells, ME

American Queen Anne maple highboy in two parts with cabriole legs, pad feet, fan carved central

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Antique 1770s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Pine

Newport, Rhode Island Maple Flattop Highboy

Unavailable

H 65 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in

Newport, Rhode Island Maple Flattop Highboy

Located in Wells, ME

Newport, Rhode Island maple flattop highboy with shell carved apron. Diminutive in size and

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George I Black Japanned Highboy

Unavailable

H 63 in W 40 in D 22 in

George I Black Japanned Highboy

Located in New York, NY

Good George I black japanned highboy with japanned decoration; the upper section fitted with

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy

Unavailable

H 71.5 in W 37.25 in D 21 in

Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy

Located in Litchfield, CT

Connecticut, Probably Wethersfield, circa 1750-1775. Cherry; Secondary wood: eastern white pine. This fine example exhibits great proportions to the case with finely executed twin ca...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Dressers

Carved Walnut Chippendale Bonnet-Top Highboy, Salem

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H 89 in W 35.5 in D 22.25 in

Carved Walnut Chippendale Bonnet-Top Highboy, Salem

Located in Providence, RI

This highboy relates to a class of highboys that, as Albert Sack remarks, "combines the

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

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Highboy in the George 1st Style

Unavailable

H 63 in W 37 in D 21 in

Walnut Highboy in the George 1st Style

Located in London, GB

A charming highboy or chest on stand with a brushing slide in the style of George 1st, circa 1900

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

The Baron Steigel Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy, Philadelphia, circa 1755

Unavailable

H 94.75 in W 47.25 in D 24.5 in

The Baron Steigel Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy, Philadelphia, circa 1755

Located in Providence, RI

highpoint of fine furniture construction and expression through English late 18th century models

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Connecticut Highboy

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H 60.75 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in

Late 18th Century Connecticut Highboy

Located in New York, NY

Like many Queen Anne-styled Connecticut highboys (circa 1740-1760), this flattop piece has an

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Antique Late 18th Century American Dressers

Materials

Maple, Pine

18th Century Connecticut Cherry Two-Part Highboy

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H 74.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in

18th Century Connecticut Cherry Two-Part Highboy

Located in Milford, NH

A fine 18th century cherry two part highboy, probably Connecticut in origin, with five drawer top

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

18th Century George III Carved Oak Highboy Cabinet

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H 62 in W 48 in D 22 in

18th Century George III Carved Oak Highboy Cabinet

Located in Cypress, CA

18th century George III carved oak highboy cabinet on stand. The superstructure is topped by a

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Antique 18th Century George III Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early 18th Century William & Mary Highboy

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H 69 in W 39 in D 21 in

Antique Early 18th Century William & Mary Highboy

Located in Westfield, MA

Step back in time with this Antique William & Mary highboy from the early 18th century, a true

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Antique Early 18th Century American William and Mary Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Maple

Good Connecticut 18th Century Cherry Highboy

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H 75 in W 39 in D 19 in

Good Connecticut 18th Century Cherry Highboy

Located in Essex, MA

Good period Connecticut highboy. Top and bottom original to one another. Charming lower apron

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Pine

18th c. English Elm Highboy

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H 60 in W 45 in D 27 in

18th c. English Elm Highboy

Located in Greenwich, CT

A beautiful 18th c. English highboy of figured elm having drawered cornice over flight of two over

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Cabinets

Materials

Elm

18th Century Two Part Chippendale Highboy in Cherrywood

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H 73.75 in W 42.75 in D 23.5 in

18th Century Two Part Chippendale Highboy in Cherrywood

Located in Milford, NH

A fine two part Chippendale cherry highboy with a wonderful warm color and patina. The upper case

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Connecticut Highboy In Cherry

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H 83 in W 39 in D 21.5 in

18th Century Connecticut Highboy In Cherry

Located in Doylestown, PA

A fine example of an 18th century Connecticut chest-on-chest in Cherry with a bonnet top and flame

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

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Queen Anne Two Part Walnut Highboy

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H 72 in W 40.25 in D 21 in

18th Century Queen Anne Two Part Walnut Highboy

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Queen Anne two part flat top walnut highboy, its upper case with a molded

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th century English Queen Anne Highboy in Walnut

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H 70 in W 43 in D 22.75 in

18th century English Queen Anne Highboy in Walnut

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Queen Anne highboy in walnut with moulded cornice, 9 sliding drawers and shaped apron. All

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Queen Anne Cherrywood Highboy of Connecticut Origin

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H 73 in W 36.75 in D 20.5 in

18th Century Queen Anne Cherrywood Highboy of Connecticut Origin

Located in Milford, NH

18th century Queen Anne cherrywood highboy of probable Connecticut origin. Upper case with a

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy

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H 66 in W 41.5 in D 22 in

Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy

Located in Milford, NH

dates to the 18th century in very good overall condition, with some waist molding edge restoration

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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

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H 59.75 in W 39.5 in D 22 in

18th Century Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Hand-crafted in 1790, this George III highboy is comprised of mahogany with oak drawers. It has a

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century Tiger Maple Highboy of Probable New England Origin

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H 66 in W 37 in D 20 in

18th Century Tiger Maple Highboy of Probable New England Origin

Located in Milford, NH

New England in origin, dating the 18th century. Very good restored condition, with restorations, minor

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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Amercian Queen Ann Highboy in Tigermaple

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H 71.5 in W 35.5 in D 19 in

18th Century Amercian Queen Ann Highboy in Tigermaple

Located in Manhasset, NY

18th Century American Queen Ann Highboy in Tigermaple with other woods. Circa 1767-1780

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century New England Tiger Maple Highboy with Document Drawer

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H 78.5 in W 41.25 in D 20.5 in

18th Century New England Tiger Maple Highboy with Document Drawer

Located in Milford, NH

to the 18th century in very good overall condition, with back upper case restoration, drawer edge

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Antique 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century New England Maple Highboy with Carved Fan Decoration

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H 71 in W 38.5 in D 20 in

18th Century New England Maple Highboy with Carved Fan Decoration

Located in Milford, NH

A fine two part New England maple highboy, probably Rhode Island in origin, its upper case with a

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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century American Queen Anne Bonnet Top Highboy

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H 88 in W 44 in D 22 in

18th Century American Queen Anne Bonnet Top Highboy

Located in Essex, MA

18th century American Queen Anne Bonnet top highboy. Figured tiger maple with pine secondary wood

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Antique Early 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Maple, Pine

18th Century Massachusetts Queen Anne Highboy

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H 71.25 in W 40 in D 20.5 in

18th Century Massachusetts Queen Anne Highboy

By William Chase

Located in Nashville, TN

Featured in a very handsome and well preserved example of a middle 18th century New England high

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Antique 1740s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Pine

18th c. Walnut Pennsylvania Highboy

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H 76.5 in W 46 in D 25.5 in

18th c. Walnut Pennsylvania Highboy

Located in Milford, NH

Pennsylvania highboy circa 1770-1800 with ball and claw feet, dentil molding and first brasses.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dunlap Tiger Maple Two Part Highboy of NH origin

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H 76.25 in W 41 in D 20 in

18th Century Dunlap Tiger Maple Two Part Highboy of NH origin

By Dunlap Cabinetmakers

Located in Milford, NH

appear to have been replaced. Dates to the 18th century in very good overall condition, with restorations

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

18th c Connecticut Queen Anne Highboy Emily Post Estate

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H 71 in W 42.25 in D 21 in

18th c Connecticut Queen Anne Highboy Emily Post Estate

Located in Milford, NH

18th century Queen Anne highboy in cherry with chestnut secondary wood. The upper section featuring

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests...

18th c. Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

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H 64.75 in W 39 in D 20.5 in

18th c. Queen Anne Cherry Highboy

Located in Milford, NH

18th c. Queen Anne cherry highboy with great color. Very desirable, small size. Probably

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Queen Anne Bonnet Top Walnut Highboy, Newport, Rhode Island

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H 88 in W 41.25 in D 22.75 in

18th Century Queen Anne Bonnet Top Walnut Highboy, Newport, Rhode Island

Located in Milford, NH

Island in origin, dating to the mid-18th century, in very good overall condition, with some side and

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Queen Anne Maple Bonnet Top Highboy, circa 1780

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H 77 in W 36 in D 18.5 in

18th Century Queen Anne Maple Bonnet Top Highboy, circa 1780

Located in Milford, NH

A splendid 18th century Queen Anne two part maple bonnet top highboy with bonnet top, flame finials

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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

18th Century Antique Queen Anne Highboy Flat Top Chest

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H 66.75 in W 44.25 in D 23 in

18th Century Antique Queen Anne Highboy Flat Top Chest

Located in Peabody, MA

A Queen Anne style flat top chest in cherry of three drawers over two atop four graduated drawers, circa 1760s. Carved apron above spurred cabriole legs. Most likely Western Massachu...

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Antique Queen Anne Highboy Flat Top Chest

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H 66.75 in W 44.25 in D 23 in

18th Century Antique Queen Anne Highboy Flat Top Chest

Located in Peabody, MA

A Queen Anne style flat top chest in cherry of three drawers over two atop four graduated drawers, circa 1760s. Carved apron above spurred cabriole legs. Most likely Western Massachu...

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century New England Queen Anne Maple Flat Top Highboy with Secret Drawer

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H 70.63 in W 40 in D 23 in

18th Century New England Queen Anne Maple Flat Top Highboy with Secret Drawer

Located in Milford, NH

A two part flat top 18th century Queen Anne highboy in a warm toned maple of New England origin

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Antique 18th Century North American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Maple

18th Century Tiger Maple Bonnet Top Highboy or High Chest with Sunburst Carvings

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H 79.75 in W 40.25 in D 21.5 in

18th Century Tiger Maple Bonnet Top Highboy or High Chest with Sunburst Carvings

Located in Milford, NH

18th Century, in very good overall condition, with some drawer repairs, overall restorations, replaced

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

18th c Massachusetts Walnut Veneered Highboy with Crossbanded Drawers

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H 63 in W 39 in D 21 in

18th c Massachusetts Walnut Veneered Highboy with Crossbanded Drawers

Located in Milford, NH

. Massachusetts in origin, dating to the early 18th century. Dimensions: 63 in H x 39 in W x 21 in D. Ref:927

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Antique Early 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th c Connecticut Cherry Wood Highboy Base or Server

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H 34 in W 40.25 in D 21.25 in

18th c Connecticut Cherry Wood Highboy Base or Server

Located in Milford, NH

A nice example of an 18th century Connecticut cherry wood highboy base or server now fitted with a

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser Circa Late 18th Century

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H 72.75 in W 44.75 in D 23 in

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser Circa Late 18th Century

Located in Peabody, MA

Georgian mahogany chest on chest (at left) of two over three, over three on bracket feet features English oak drawer linings, a dressing slide and generously sized batwing brasses, c...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Walnut Highboy

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H 66 in W 42 in D 21 in

Queen Anne Walnut Highboy

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a classic example of a Queen Anne highboy constructed in two sections. The upper section

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Late 18th c New England Maple Highboy or High Chest with Carved Fans

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H 73.25 in W 40.5 in D 20 in

Late 18th c New England Maple Highboy or High Chest with Carved Fans

Located in Milford, NH

A nice example of a late 18th century New England maple highboy or high chest, its upper case with

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Antique 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Maple & Tiger Maple Highboy

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H 72 in W 39.25 in D 18.75 in

Maple & Tiger Maple Highboy

Located in Milford, NH

18th c. maple & tiger maple highboy with old brasses.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

William and Mary Highboy

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H 65.25 in W 40 in D 22.25 in

William and Mary Highboy

Located in Dallas, TX

a highboy, William and Mary period, black lacquer and gilt chinoiserie decoration, shallow drawer

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

18th c Ct Queen Anne Bonnet Top Highboy Attrib. to Workshop of Brewster Dayton

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H 88.5 in W 43 in D 22.75 in

18th c Ct Queen Anne Bonnet Top Highboy Attrib. to Workshop of Brewster Dayton

Located in Milford, NH

second half of the 18th century and is in very good condition, with some minor surface repairs and

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Period William and Mary Highboy, Japanned

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H 65.25 in W 40 in L 65.25 in

Period William and Mary Highboy, Japanned

Located in Dallas, TX

turned legs with shaped stretchers and bun feet, England, late 17th-early 18th century.

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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

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Wood, Lacquer

New Hampshire Queen Anne Two-Part Tiger Maple Highboy

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H 74.5 in W 41 in D 21 in

New Hampshire Queen Anne Two-Part Tiger Maple Highboy

Located in Milford, NH

A fine two part 18th century Queen Anne tiger maple highboy, probably made in New Hampshire, its

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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Massachusetts Queen Anne Walnut Highboy

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H 69 in W 39 in D 21.75 in

Massachusetts Queen Anne Walnut Highboy

Located in Essex, MA

In two parts , the top with hidden cushion drawer in cornice over four drawers , the base with a long drawer over three small drawers , shaped skirt and raised on cabriole legs endin...

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Diminutive Maple Highboy from Proctor Family of Ipswich

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H 65 in W 37 in D 19 in

Diminutive Maple Highboy from Proctor Family of Ipswich

Located in Essex, MA

Unusually Small Scale Maple Highboy. Queen Ann in Form, 18th Century. Provenance

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Connecticut Maple Two-Part Highboy, circa 1750

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H 73 in W 40.5 in D 17.75 in

Connecticut Maple Two-Part Highboy, circa 1750

Located in Milford, NH

A fine two-part maple flat top highboy, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting five

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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers

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H 71.13 in W 39.5 in D 19.25 in

American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers

Located in Shippensburg, PA

that ma_ rg_ _ _ _ _". The base of the highboy is constructed with pinned tenon-mortise joinery

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests...

1770s Rhode Island Queen Anne Walnut Original Highboy

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H 72.5 in W 41 in D 21.5 in

1770s Rhode Island Queen Anne Walnut Original Highboy

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Original Rhode Island Queen Anne Highboy. Walnut with string inlay and herring bone inlay. Cabriole

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

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$5,500

H 89 in W 38 in D 19 in

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18th Century Highboy For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 18th century highboy you’re looking for. A 18th century highboy — often made from wood, maple and hardwood — can elevate any home. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century highboy, those designed in Georgian and Empire styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a 18th Century Highboy?

A 18th century highboy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,950 and the highest can go for as much as $425,000.

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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