3 Drawer Chest Bun Feet
Pair of / Biedermeier-Style Fruitwood 3-Drawer Chests, style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in New York, NY
ebonized bun feet. (style of JOSEF DANHAUSER)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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H 33 in W 48.5 in D 20 in
Early 18th Century Northern Italian 3-Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible early 18th century Northern Italian 3-drawer walnut commode with ebony and parquetry
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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Italian, Lombardia, Charles X Period Ebonized & Gilded 3-Drawer Commode mid19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
, raised on flattened bun feet
Category
Antique 1830s French Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 37.25 in W 59.5 in D 27 in
19th Century Mahogany Dresser with Bun Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century Mahogany chest of drawers with molded top above 2 over 3 drawer configuration, all
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Materials
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Rare Charles II Period Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
This exceptional 17th-century chest / cabinet has one long working drawer, and one deep drawer
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Antique Mid-17th Century Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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American Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
, modified bun feet, burl wood inlay, and paneling. The chest features three large drawers, offering ample
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19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Plain oak top with moulded edge, below which a short top drawer is followed by 3 drawers of equal
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
oak.
The William IV mahogany Channel Island chest stands on bun feet.
The top steps forward at each
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Mahogany
Fine Pair of Serpentine Faux Shagreen Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Raised on complimentary painted bun feet.
Measures: wide 42 3/4", depth 24", height 34 1/2"
Condition
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Materials
Wood
Antique Two-Over-Three Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
front corners and raised on thin bun feet.
L. 40 3/4", Depth 19 3/4", H. 42"
Condition: Please see
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Antique Pine Folk Art Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
chest itself is classic 2 over 3 drawer construction. We love the large knobs and eye catching bun feet.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Fine 17th-18th Century, Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
panels and base. Raised on large bun feet.
Measures: Width. 39 3/4", depth 22 1/4", height 36 3/4
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Antique 18th Century Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine Highboy Chest of Six Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
space.
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Antique Italian Walnut, Brass and Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
By Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
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Category
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H 38.98 in W 46.86 in D 21.26 in
Hickory White Satinwood Maple Regency Style 3 Drawer Nightstand Chest, a Pair
By Hickory White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hickory white satinwood maple regency style 3 drawer nightstand chest - a pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Night Stands
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Brass
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
whole standing upon a quartet of collar turned bun feet
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Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Furniture
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Wood
H 25.79 in W 19.89 in D 18.9 in
Theodore Alexander Armoury Burr Walnut Etched Brass Chest of Drawers Dresser 40"
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
dovetailed drawer format and robust bun feet. A stately addition to any space.
Dimensions:
40" x 20" x 34"h
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Late 20th Century William and Mary Dressers
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H 34 in W 40 in D 20 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 3 drawer chest bun feet you’re looking for. A 3 drawer chest bun feet — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 3 drawer chest bun feet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each 3 drawer chest bun feet bearing Baroque, Georgian or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 3 drawer chest bun feet that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hickory White produced versions that are worth a look.
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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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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