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 graduated drawers over an associated lower case with three fitted drawers, all with early...
Brass
18th Century New England Queen Anne Highboy
Located in Norwood, NJ
Queen Anne bonnet top highboy, Northeast, Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts 18th century, cherry wood constructed in two parts.
Cherry
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 American craftsmanship, showcases the enduring appeal and functionality typical of the pe...
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 central cellarette over three graduated long drawers, over a base fitted with five short...
Brass
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 hardware. Old refinish Provenance: Connecticut Historical Collection
Cherry
$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 edges surmounting a case with three fitted drawers with crossbanded veneer borders, ea...
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
A beautiful Queen Anne cherry wood two part highboy with a mahoganized finish, with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with five graduated drawers, over a lower case with a s...
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 beautiful crotch walnut veneer with old finish. The intricate design and craftsman...
Wood, Maple, Walnut
$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 molded edge, surmounting a case with three fitted drawers, each with batwing brasses...
Brass
$6,000Sale Price|25% Off
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 bold cove-molded crest over four graduated drawers in the upper divided by drawer b...
Brass
$29,000
H 76 in W 40.75 in D 20 in
American Queen Anne Cherry Flat Top Graduated Highboy, Connecticut, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen Anne cherry flat top highboy with a molded edge cornice, two flanking upper case drawers with a centered fan carved drawer and four lower graduated drawers retaining t...
Brass
$35,000
H 84.75 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
American Queen Anne Graduated Walnut Highboy with Swan Neck Finial Cornice, 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen Anne graduated walnut highboy with a swan neck gilt finial cornice, original period brasses with escutcheons, exposed dovetails, carved scalloped skirt with acorn fini...
Brass
$32,000
H 66 in W 42.5 in D 23 in
English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Highboy on Stand with Orig. Bulbous Legs, C. 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Graduated Burl Walnut Highboy on stand with a carved molded edge flat top, feather banding drawer border inlays, period engraved escutcheons and brasses, exposed d...
Brass
18th Century New England Highboy in Cherry with Fan Carving
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part married cherry highboy in cherry with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with two over four graduated drawer configuration, and an associated lower case with ...
Brass
$32,000
H 67.5 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Highboy w/ Orig. Cabriole Legs on Pad Feet C 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Graduated Burl Walnut Highboy with a carved molded edge flat top, feather banding drawer border inlays, period escutcheons and brasses, reverse serpentine carved s...
Brass
$5,500
H 87 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique 18thC American Federal Queen Anne Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy Salem 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 18th century mahogany Federal period highboy, chest on stand, Salem Massachusetts, circa 1790. This two section chest having wonderful proportions: the upper cas...
Brass
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 to Queen Anne form. Top and bottom are original match. Walnut veneer over pine with...
Walnut
$6,967Sale Price|20% Off
H 69.69 in W 40.56 in D 22.05 in
Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
Queen Anne / George I-period. NB. This is an interesting example of a transition from the late-17th century into the early part of the 18th century.
Oak
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 and one over three on base still retaining it's original plate brass cabriole legs t...
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...
Walnut
Queen Anne Walnut Flat Top High Boy
Located in West Chester, PA
Walnut Queen Anne highboy with lovely figured wood drawer fronts. Nicely scalloped aprons and cabriole legs terminating in trifid feet.
Walnut
18th Century Connecticut Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
Located in Woodbury, CT
Cherry highboy in two parts having nine drawers on the top section and four on the bottom, both parts fitted with deep centre drawer having well developed concave shell and leaf carv...
Cherry
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...
Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
Located in Wells, ME
Weathersfield, Connecticut Queen Anne cherry highboy.
The original cove molded rectangular cornice above the upper case with a fan-carved center drawer flanked by two ...
Cherry
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 and one long drawer over three small drawers on the base. The top molding conceals a...
Wood
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 drawer and shaped skirt. This New England highboy is a classic with a flat top, molded...
Maple, Pine
Queen Anne Mahogany Highboy
Located in Wilson, NC
The top section of this Queen Anne highboy has a crown with Wall of Troy molding and a blind fretwork frieze carved in the manner of Thomas Elfe of 18th century Charleston, SC.
Brass
Carved Mahogany Queen Anne Server 'Highboy Base', NE
Located in Providence, RI
Often highboys were separated with a top applied to the base to be used as a small-scale server such as the one we offer and, with the upper part, feet applied and used as a conventi...
Mahogany
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.
Unavailable
H 80 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Tiger Maple Queen Anne High Chest with Bonnet Top, Massachusetts
Located in Providence, RI
This highboy is of a small-scale with a width of only 35 in. and has a very delicate, fine appearance, with a beautifully formed pediment, which flanks its original urn and finial. W...
Maple
Unavailable
H 41.75 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
Queen Anne Desk, Burled Walnut Veneer, Original Brasses, American, circa 1740
Located in Providence, RI
This is a small-scale Queen Anne desk on bracket feet with magnificent inlays. An example of a highboy with sectioned inlays such as this is illustrated in Levy Galleries in search o...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 88.5 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Queen Anne Fan Carved Maple Bonnet-Top High Chest, Connecticut, circa 1740-1760
Located in Providence, RI
This highboy is interesting in that it is an interpretation of the famous Boston and Salem highboys that incorporate pilasters into their design. This is a very desirable feature, an...
Maple
18th c Connecticut Queen Anne Highboy Emily Post Estate
Located in Milford, NH
18th century Queen Anne highboy in cherry with chestnut secondary wood.
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, with molded cornice concealing a secret long drawer surmounting an upper case with tw...
Maple
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H 67.5 in W 39 in D 21 in
Antique English George II/III Queen Anne Style Chest on Stand or Highboy
By Queen Anne
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very fine and rare antique English George II/III inlaid burr walnut Queen Anne style chest on stand on highboy. Note oak-lined drawers. Please note handsome cross-banded drawer f...
Brass
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 cornice surmounting a two over three drawer configuration with what appear to be the ori...
Brass
18th c. Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
18th c. Queen Anne cherry highboy with great color. Very desirable, small size. Probably Connecticut. Circa 1740-1760.
Cherry
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 boy. The back is inscribed with " Will Chase, Somerville Mass" The cabinet is built w...
Maple, Pine
18th Century Queen Anne Cherrywood Highboy of Connecticut Origin
Located in Milford, NH
18th century Queen Anne cherrywood highboy of probable Connecticut origin.
Cherry
18th Century American Queen Anne Bonnet Top Highboy
Located in Essex, MA
18th century American Queen Anne Bonnet top highboy.
Maple, Pine
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 has a molded cornice above a series of graduated drawers. This section has three shor...
Oak, Walnut
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...
Brass
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...
Brass
Queen Anne Highboy Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Subtle, yet impressive details adorn this rare and important Queen Anne style highboy chest-on-chest. Crafted of sturdy mahogany, this elegant chest displays all the hallmarks of the...
Mahogany
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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
A fine restored or married walnut Queen Anne bonnet top walnut two piece highboy with broken arch pediment featuring three urn & spiral flame finials, surmounting an upper case with ...
Brass
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 resting on cabriole legs and unusual pad foot. For many more fine antiques, plea...
Brass
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...
Walnut
American Queen Anne Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
With a molded cornice projecting boldly over the pair of stacked drawers on either side flanking a square drawer with a spinning pinwheel decoration, the case exudes presence while e...
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 upper case with molded cornice surmounting three fitted short drawers over four gradu...
Maple
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 Legs terminating into pad feet. Circa 1770s. Cornice has hidden drawer. Wonderful ...
Walnut
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, an upper case with three fitted small drawers over three graduated long drawers, ...
Maple
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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
An exceptional two part Connecticut Queen Anne cherry bonnet top highboy attributed to the Workshop of Brewster Dayton, its upper case featuring a swan's neck split pediment with thr...
Brass
18th Century Walnut Chest On Stand Queen Anne
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exceptional early 18th Century Queen Anne period Walnut Chest On Stand / Highboy , dating to 1702-14 .
Walnut
18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest On Stand
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An exceptional early 18th Century Queen Anne period Walnut Chest On Stand / Highboy , dating to 1702-14 .
Walnut
Connecticut Queen Anne Flat-Top "Highboy" High Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A cherry "highboy"/high chest of drawers, circa 1770, with long graceful shaped cabriole legs and pad feet, shaped apron both front and sides, four (4) drawers in base / bottom, five...
Brass
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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
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Federal Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790. Measures - 71.5"H...
Maple
Eldred Wheeler Queen Anne Style Fan Carved Flat Top Highboy
By Eldred Wheeler
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The firm of Eldred Wheeler is quite well known for their outstanding quality and the entirely handcrafted nature of their objects - each is carefully modeled after the original piece...
Cherry
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H 62.25 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
American Queen Anne Walnut Graduated Highboy, Massachusetts , Circa 1720
Located in Charleston, SC
American Queen Anne walnut graduated highboy with a carved molded edge cornice, five upper case drawers, centered molded edge, three lower case drawers, original hand chased cotter p...
Brass, Silver
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H 75.38 in W 39.25 in D 19.63 in
Fine American Queen Anne Cherry Highboy Chest of Drawers, New England
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This fine and incredibly striking work of art is distinct for the austerity of the form set against a most lively scroll cut apron. Entirely original, though carefully refinished dur...
Cherry, Pine
Antique New England Maple Queen Anne Scroll Top Highboy c. 1760
Located in Westfield, MA
A magnificent New England Queen Anne scroll-top highboy, dating to circa 1760, this piece exemplifies the elegance and refinement of 18th-century craftsmanship.
Maple
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H 54 in W 40.5 in D 22 in
Antique Queen Anne George I Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand Highboy Circa 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique early 18th century walnut Queen Anne chest on stand/highboy, dating to the early George I period, circa 1720.
Brass
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 elegant and austere design. Dovetailed joints characterize its stabile and sturdy build,...
Maple, Pine
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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
A fine example of a two part tiger maple bonnet top highboy, the top case featuring a bonnet top with broken swan neck pediment with rosettes and a center cut finial, flanked by two ...
Maple
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 upper case with three fitted drawers, a central drawer with a carved radial fan decora...
Birch
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 top. The base with one long drawer over three short drawers, the central with carve...
Cherry
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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 Dunlap Workshop, circa 1760-1780, its upper case featuring a hand carved cornice with d...
Brass
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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 with a molded cornice surmounting three short drawers over four graduated long drawe...
Maple
18th Century Connecticut Queen Anne Highboy
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century highboy in the Connecticut Queen Anne style.
Brass
Walnut Queen Anne Highboy
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very nice Walnut Queen Anne Flat top Highboy. This is a very nicely proportioned looking Highboy that I believe could possibly be a very old marriage of two 18th century pieces.
Walnut
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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 Roundwood Manor estate auction October 28, 1938, item 1076. Auction catalog included. ...
Maple
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H 85 in W 41.5 in D 23 in
Antique 18th C. American Queen Anne Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy Chest Dresser 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 18th Century American Queen Anne Bonnet Top Boston Highboy.
Cherry
American Highboy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine American Queen Anne maple highboy with five graduated drawers and three smaller drawers in base. Measures: 68" high x 36 1/2" wide x 19 3/4" deep. CW3985
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. New England. Early Finish.
Cherry, Maple
Perry Hopf Grain Painted, Maine High Chest or Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous grain painted highboy in the 18th century manner by Maine craftsman Perry Hopf, son of Claudia & Carroll Hopf, master painters from Kennebunk, Maine, well known for their ...
Brass
Walnut Queen Anne Highboy
Located in West Chester, PA
Walnut flat top Queen Anne highboy with great figured wood and drawer arrangement nicely scalloped aprons cabriole legs with shells on the knees terminating in bold triffid feet stil...
Very Fine Mahogany Queen Anne High Chest
Located in West Chester, PA
This high chest (highboy) has exceptional proportions and a great old finish. The drawer arrangement is three-over-two-over three on top with a one-over-three arrangement in the base...
Mahogany
Queen Anne Highboy
Located in Sheffield, MA
An 18th century Queen Anne highboy, constructed of maple.
Queen Anne Highboy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Beautiful Queen Anne highboy, maple, with pine secondary wood.
$3,750
H 33 in W 38 in D 21 in
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 serpentine fronted case with four hand dovetailed drawers and solid brass batwing hardware...
Brass
$3,995
H 92 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
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
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
17th century Antique Side Chair Wabi Sabi Free Shipping
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Acquire a fragment of pastoral elegance with this original 17th-century farmer's chair, a treasure adorned with hand-carved motifs that complement a minimalist or wabi-sabi style int...
Pine
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawers. Quite lovely patina and color. Early ...
Mahogany
Bamboo Chest by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Faux bamboo has been a way to bring warmth and whimsy into the home since it gained popularity in mid nineteenth century. Our new Bamboo chest is inspired by the finish and carving o...
Wood
$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
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in good condition. Beautiful mahogany grain. Dovetail drawers construction with patinated...
Mahogany
$15,000
H 91.75 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on three carved upper capitals, decorative intertwined fret work, arched hood with bras...
Brass
19th Century American Portraits
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of American, 19th century Sag Harbor portraits in original giltwood frames (size includes frame).
Canvas
Regency Mahogany Spider Leg Table
Located in Essex, MA
A cute delicate but sturdy table all nicely French polished. Rectangular top with bamboo turned legs and turned X form stretchers.
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Chest on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century chest on stand from England made from oak. It has pegged construction throughout and features raised paneled sides and three drawers in the top portion of the ches...
Brass
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
English George III mahogany chest on chest, the horizontal crest with dentil molding surmounting a two over six drawer case, the fronts of each drawer with cock beading and brass pul...
Wood, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section comprised of 3 short drawers over 3 long drawers over 3 long drawers for the bottom...
Wood
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.