18th Century Curly Maple Highboy
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive New England Curly Maple Highboy probably Massachusetts 1730-40 with a document
Maple
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
Maple
$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
Brass
$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
A fine example of a Queen Anne tiger maple server or highboy base with added tiger maple top with
Brass
$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
Brass
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
Wood, Maple, Walnut
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
Maple, Pine
Newport, Rhode Island Maple Flattop Highboy
Located in Wells, ME
Newport, Rhode Island maple flattop highboy with shell carved apron. Diminutive in size and
Maple & Tiger Maple Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
18th c. maple & tiger maple highboy with old brasses.
Brass
18th Century New England Tiger Maple Highboy with Document Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A Fine two part New England highboy in tiger maple, its upper case with a molded cornice
Brass
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
Brass
18th Century Dunlap Tiger Maple Two Part Highboy of NH origin
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Dunlap School New Hampshire flat top tiger maple two part highboy with a molded cornice
Maple
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
Maple
18th Century Tiger Maple Highboy of Probable New England Origin
Located in Milford, NH
A nice two part curly maple highboy, its upper case with molded cornice surmounting four graduated
Wood
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
Maple, Pine
Sold
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
Maple
Sold
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
A fine example of a two part tiger maple bonnet top highboy, the top case featuring a bonnet top
Maple
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
Maple
Sold
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
Brass
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
Maple
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
Maple, Pine
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
Brass
Diminutive Maple Highboy from Proctor Family of Ipswich
Located in Essex, MA
Unusually Small Scale Maple Highboy. Queen Ann in Form, 18th Century. Provenance
Maple, Pine
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
Maple, Pine
Sold
H 71.5 in W 38.5 in D 20.75 in
Period Federal Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790
Located in Big Flats, NY
Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790. Measures - 71.5"H x 38.5"W x 20.75"D
Maple
Sold
H 72.25 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
Tiger Maple Highboy or High Chest Attributed to Moses Hazen, circa 1785-1805
By Moses Hazen
Located in Milford, NH
A fine curly maple highboy or high chest, attributed to Moses Hazen of Weare, New Hampshire, with
Maple
Sold
H 75 in W 41 in D 20.5 in
New Hampshire Dunlap School Tiger Maple Chest on Chest or Highboy, circa 1780
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part New Hampshire Dunlap School tiger maple highboy or chest on chest, its upper case
Maple
Sold
H 81.5 in W 41.25 in D 22 in
NH Queen Anne Curly Maple Highboy Attributed to the Dunlap Workshop c 1760-1780
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a New Hampshire Queen Anne two part highboy in curly maple attributed to the
Brass
Sold
H 65 in W 38.75 in D 18.75 in
American Queen Anne Maple Highboy, 18th Century - Van Sweringen Brothers Estate
Located in Savannah, GA
An American Queen Anne maple highboy, circa 1750. Two pieces. Provenance: Sweringen Brother's
Maple
18th Century American Highboy
Located in Pomona, CA
Handsome 1780 New Hampshire maple chest. Two part with queen legs. The hardware not original and
Brass
American Highboy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine American Queen Anne maple highboy with five graduated drawers and three smaller drawers
Wood, Maple
Period American Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy
Located in Essex, MA
Period American cherry and mixedwood bonnet top highboy. Queen Anne. Charming Provincial Form
Cherry, Maple
18th Century New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy
Located in Woodbury, CT
Queen Anne Tiger maple highboy. The upper dovetailed case with molded cornice over five long
Maple
New England 18th Century Highboy
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Two part high style fan carved country highboy. A really nice example of a Connecticut flat
Brass, Iron
Queen Anne Style Carved Maple Flat-Top Highboy
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A carved maple two-piece highboy with a flat cornice top over a chest of two short drawers over
Maple
American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy
Located in Wilson, NC
American Queen Anne flat top maple highboy, with cove cornice, upper section with carved fan drawer
Brass
Queen Anne Tiger Maple Server, Highboy Base, Rhode Island
Located in Providence, RI
At one time, this was the base of a two-part traditional highboy, to which beautiful antique
Queen Anne Flat-Top Highboy
Located in Litchfield, CT
cabriole legs ending on pad feet. Maple and sycamore. Provenance: Descended through the Ford
Maple, Sycamore
Newport Queen Anne Tiger Maple Highboy - Christopher Townsend Shop
By Townsend Shop
Located in Woodbury, CT
An earliest Townsend Shop flat-topped high chest or 'highboy', of subtle tiger and figured maple
Pine, Chestnut, Maple
$2,750
H 10 in W 11 in
19th century English Antique Portrait of a terrier or toy dog
Located in Woodbury, CT
Edwin Loder – son of famous artist James Loder – originally enlisted in the 62nd Regiment of Foot in 1846 at the age of 19, serving mainly in India. After 20 years in the Forces, Ed...
Oil, Board
Mid-19th Century Solid Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th century solid brass fireplace fender. Beautiful scrolled design. Recently polished. Measures: 9.5" H, 42" W, 13" D.
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$3,495
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Chest / Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Either English regency or American Federal mahogany chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular 3 board top, a large pullout desk drawer with a felt writing surface and a cent...
Brass
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...
Bentwood
$2,500
H 37 in W 32.35 in D 2 in
19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique oil on canvas portrait of an unknown 19th Century Virginian Gentleman, beautifully framed to retain its sense of time and place. Rich brush strokes and patina. Unsigned.
Canvas, Wood
Dining Table, 19th Century, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Dining Table. Made with elm and marble top in eight pieces. Marble: Carrare blanc viené. Very decorative. 19th Century, France. Very good vintage condition. Known as the “Citizen Kin...
Marble
Early 18th Century English Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good English oak low dresser, having molded top over three drawers over scalloped apron and standing on bold turned legs ending in original ball feet and with pleasing nutty color.
Oak
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Oak Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: ...
Brass
$24,500
H 67.13 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
George I Secretary Bureau or Escritoire of Figured Walnut from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English period George I large secretary bureau escritoire - or scriptor - of patinated walnut from the 18th century. Featuring burr walnut-figured veneers framed in broad cros...
Metal, Brass
$34,810
H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 43.9 in
Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important Museum quality William Birch made and stamped, retailed through Hampton & Son’s, designed by Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer lounge armchai...
Hardwood
$3,900Sale Price|40% Off
H 83.5 in W 38.75 in D 22 in
Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality old American mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale style chest on chest, circa 1910-1915. Please note hand dove-tailed, oak- lined drawers and original "Willo...
Mahogany
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 moulding. This chest is of exceptional quality. The sides are made from mahogany as...
Mahogany
Set Of Four Hand Colored Engravings Of Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely framed featuring four different dog types.
Glass, Wood, Paper
Eldred Wheeler Tiger Maple Bonnet Top High Boy In Two Parts
By Eldred Wheeler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully crafted Eldred Wheeler tiger maple bonnet top two part High Boy in Queen Anne style with cabriole legs, pad feet, and a bonnet top with finials and a carved fan motif. Cr...
Brass
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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