18th Century George II Miniature Tallboy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II flame mahogany miniature tallboy, the moulded top over five graduated
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
18th Century George II Miniature Tallboy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II flame mahogany miniature tallboy, the moulded top over five graduated
Mahogany
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
Mahogany
18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England
Located in Houston, TX
A superb early 18th-century George I walnut "tallboy" chest-on-stand, featuring exquisite oyster
Walnut
18th Century George III Period Painted Secretaire Tallboy
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Great Colour Late 18th-Century George III Painted Mahogany Secretaire Chest-on-Chest or Tallboy A
Brass
Walnut 18th Century Georgian Tallboy Chest On Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Wonderful Early 18th Century, George I Period, Walnut Chest On Chest, Or Tallboy, Of Attractive
Walnut
$2,668Sale Price|30% Off
H 65.75 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy – Chest-on-Chest of Drawers, Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy – Chest-on-Chest of Drawers, Fine Quality This tallboy
Wood
$2,859Sale Price|30% Off
H 77.96 in W 43.71 in D 22.05 in
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers Timeless Storage
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – a striking piece showcasing
Wood
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
Mahogany
$5,649
H 75.99 in W 47.25 in D 20.48 in
Tallboy, Also Known As Chest-on-chest, In Mahogany - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare 18th-century George III period chest-on-chest in mahogany. A very beautiful piece
Mahogany
18th Century George III period Mahogany Bow Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A good quality George III period golden colored fiddle-back mahogany bow tallboy with bowed cornice
Boxwood, Mahogany
George II Walnut Tallboy, Early 18th Century, England, Inlaid Drawers
Located in London, GB
A George II period golden coloured walnut tallboy having moulded cornice above herring bone inlaid
Walnut
$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
$18,175
H 70.48 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, Circa 1740. England. In
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century flame mahogany tallboy, the quarter cut veneers are matched across the whole
Mahogany
English oak chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in MILL, NL
English oak chest of drawers, 18th century English chest of drawers / tallboy. Exceptionally tall
Oak
Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750
Located in Sherborne, GB
George 2nd Virginia walnut Tallboy/chest on chest with fluted canted corners on bracket feet circa
Walnut
Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual late 18th Century Dutch Empire oak tallboy commode. With ebonised columns and original
Brass
18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic quality 18th Century chest on chest or tallboy. This beautiful and compact piece
Yew
Antique Early Georgian walnut tallboy with chevron banding c.1730
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good mid 18th Century figured tallboy in well-figured veneers with chevron banding and all the
Walnut
$5,387
H 45.67 in W 41.34 in D 20.48 in
Georgian Oak Chest on Chest of Drawers 1750 Antique Tallboy Country Farmhouse
Located in London, GB
A very rare and strikingly attractive early Georgian oak ‘Chest On Chest’ of drawers in wonderful seemingly all original antique condition. Most likely made in England during the rei...
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
Located in Folkestone, GB
A rare and unusual small 18th century mahogany tallboy consisting of a chest of drawers above a two
Mahogany
An Irish 18th Century Tallboy
Located in Dublin, IE
A Georgian Mahogany Tallboy with nine drawers.
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Tallboy.
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A good 18th Century mahogany tallboy in two sections. The drawers and brushing slide retaining
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
18th century George III mahogany tallboy The chest stands on square bracket feet with oak lined
Mahogany
Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
Located in Skipton, GB
A good Oak Tallboy, or chest-on-chest of small proportions. The upper section has moulded dentil
Oak
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest 'Tallboy'
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) two short drawers at the top and
Mahogany
An Irish 18th Century Walnut Tallboy.
Located in Dublin, IE
An Irish 18th Century Walnut Tallboy. Ex Collection Desmond Fitzgerald, The Knight of Glin.
Unavailable
H 80.32 in W 41.74 in D 22.45 in
Extremely Fine Mahogany Chest on Chest (Tallboy), 18th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exquisite testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional mahogany chest on chest, or
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts
Located in Tring, GB
example of mid-18th century design and cabinetmaking. The dentilled cornice crowns the top section of
Mahogany
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts
Located in Tring, GB
example of mid-18th century design and cabinetmaking. The dentilled cornice crowns the top section of
Mahogany
Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Located in Belfast, IE
This wonderful mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy chest is of wonderful neat proportions. Lovely
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 75.6 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
Antique Georgian 18th Century Oak Country Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian 18th century rustic oak country tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive
Oak
George II Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A George II mahogany tallboy of four long graduating drawers, retaining the original brass handles
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Hungerford, Berkshire
Made from Cuban mahogany, this George III tallboy retains the original swan neck handles and
Mahogany
Walnut Tallboy Dresser Circa 1800
Located in Carson City, NV
This is a very rich and sturdy circa 1800 tall dresser from New England. The dresser has nine drawers and sits upon carved apron legs. The piece is particularly heavy and well made...
Walnut
Pair of Georg III Irish Tallboys
Located in Dublin port, IE
An unusual pair of 18th century Irish mahogany tallboys, the tops with a moulded carjack cornice
George II mahogany tallboy circa 1765
Located in Avington, Hampshire
A rare late George II mahogany tallboy. The dentil cornice carved with flower and dart decoration
Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst
Located in Salisbury, GB
George II walnut tallboy with Sunburst Here we are very pleased to offer you a George II walnut
Walnut
Unavailable
H 64.97 in W 42.13 in D 22.05 in
Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
with a good storage capacity. This is an 18th century chest with a later (poss early 20th century) base
Walnut
Unavailable
H 64.57 in W 46.07 in D 22.05 in
Small George II Mahogany Chest on Chest, Tallboy, circa 1760
Located in East Sussex, GB
A small George II period solid mahogany chest on chest dating from circa 1760. The top with moulded cornice above two short and three long oak lined drawers with brass handles and es...
Mahogany
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H 67.33 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy – Chest-on-Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality A fine-quality
Wood, Oak, Walnut
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H 67.33 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy – Chest-on-Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality A fine-quality
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
/> The chest on chest was introduced early in the 18th century. Also known as the tallboy, it served as
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid-18th century well-figured mahogany tallboy, having canted cornered dentil
Mahogany
Georgian 18th Century Walnut Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Early 18th Century, George II Period, Figured Walnut Tallboy, Or Chest On Chest
Walnut
18th Century Antique Chippendale Influenced Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
England 18th Century A Fine 18th Century Antique Chippendale Influenced Mahogany Secretaire
18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Two short drawers at
Mahogany
18th Century, Mahogany Chest on Chest / Tallboy
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century (George III) Mahogany chest on chest (tallboy) with a brushing
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) with two short
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest / Tallboy
By Georgian House 1
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century George III Mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) Three short drawers
Mahogany, Oak
18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest / Tallboy. Two short drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
Wood
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Lovely age, colour and patina
Wood
18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Secretaire
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) with a Secretaire
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest / Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful George I period walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, of diminutive proportions having
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Miniature Tallboy Chest On Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Rare And Untouched 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany, Miniature, Or Childs Size
Mahogany
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H 65.75 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers Tallboy Storage Solution
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – featuring attractive canted front
Wood
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H 61.42 in W 39.77 in D 22.84 in
Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers A fine quality 18th
Wood, Walnut
Antique Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Georgian 18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy having a moulded edge top above two
Mahogany, Oak
Mid 18th Century George II Period Burr Walnut Tallboy
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Very Fine Mid 18th Century George II Period Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest on Chest or Tallboy A
Walnut
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, the moulded edge top above a selection of eight
Mahogany
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H 61.42 in W 39.77 in D 22.84 in
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a
Wood, Walnut
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H 67.33 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely
Wood, Oak, Walnut
18th Century Antique Chest of Drawers, Georgian Squat Tallboy
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a well-proportioned Georgian, antique squat tall boy, chest of drawers dating to circa 1750. English oak with good colour and grain interest Three plank top with moulded ...
Oak
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H 42.03 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Antique Chest of Drawers, Oak, English, Georgian, Tallboy, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers in oak. An English, late Georgian tallboy dating to late 18th
Oak
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H 42.03 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Antique Chest of Drawers, Oak, English, Georgian, Tallboy, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers in oak. An English, late Georgian tallboy dating to late 18th
Oak
Mid-18th Century Walnut English Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century walnut chest of chest of good color, with graduated drawers, all supported
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest, or Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A stunning early 18th century queen anne period walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, having cavetto
Walnut
Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY TALLBOY WITH ORIGINAL CHIPPENDALE PATTERN, GILT-BRASS HANDLES
Mahogany
18th Century English Walnut Sunburst Tallboy Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
: A very similar 18th century walnut tallboy or chest-on-chest, circa 1730, lot 91, was sold by
Walnut
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H 69.5 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
Antique Fine Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Tallboy, 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very high quality George III mahogany chest on chest, tallboy, circa 1780. This chest on chest
Mahogany
Walnut Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A wonderful original example of an early 18th century walnut tallboy of mellow color and fantastic
Walnut
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H 50.4 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very tall and highly attractive 18th-century Georgian oak chest of two over four graduated
Brass
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H 76.78 in W 43.71 in D 20.87 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian 18th century oak tallboy chest on chest of drawers C1770
Oak
George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An super example of a mid-18th century mahogany tallboy with blind fretwork to the frieze and the
Mahogany
George II Walnut Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 18th century walnut tallboy of good mellow color and patination, with the original set
Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming early 18th century George I period walnut tallboy, or chest on chest, of extremely rare
Walnut
George III Oak Tallboy
Located in Tetbury, England
Raised on bracket feet with three long graduated drawers below two long drawers with two short above, the stepped top section has a central drawer with two small drawers either side....
Oak
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
Metal, Brass, Iron
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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