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Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large oak chest of drawers This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
H 41 in W 44 in D 22 in
English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted pine bowfront chest of drawers with brass handles. 1830. Reference
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
H 42 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted oak chest of drawers. 1830. Reference: 7708 Dimensions 42
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Antique 19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 41.5 in W 42 in D 19 in
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in the USA, it dates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chest of drawers from Denmark in the 1960s. Dimensions: height 71 cm / width 77 cm / depth 42
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
H 27.96 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is wrapped in a gorgeous Birch burl veneer. An exotic figured wood with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

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Brass

Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
Chevron Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
handles distinguishes this chest of drawers. Modern, geometric, and sculptural, this works in any floor
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Wood

Chevron Modern Chest of Drawers
Chevron Modern Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 42 in D 20 in
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4973, attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century Emirian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Located in Saint ouen, FR
71 x w 70 x d 4 cm small chest of drawers : 61 x 42 x h 45 cm lacquered chest of drawers and mirror
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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
English Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C English bowfront chest of drawers. 1840. Reference: 8201 Dimensions 43 inches (109
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C English painted oak and pine chest of drawers. 1790. Reference: 8202 Dimensions 42.5
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
H 42 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is beautifully lacquered and ebonized with a high sheen. The rectangular top
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Brass

Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 42 in D 17.5 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique 1890s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 52.76 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mahogany Chest with handsome chosen flame front drawer panels, authentic Rustic form
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
Antique Georgian Period Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic George III period chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique 1790s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Period Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Period Chest of Drawers
H 33.08 in W 42.13 in D 22.84 in
Wicker and rush chest of drawers, 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Wood and rattan chest of drawers, 1980 Product details Dimensions: 75 Lenght x 79 Height x 42
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Vintage 1980s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wicker, Rush

Wicker and rush chest of drawers, 1980
Wicker and rush chest of drawers, 1980
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
Antique English Mahogany Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Mahogany Veneer Chest of Drawers represents a design whose efficiency was refined
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of drawers by Austin Suite, 1960
By Austinsuite, Frank Guille
Located in Buxton, GB
) x 42cm (W) x 125cm (H), this chest offers ample space for all your essentials. The drawers are
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of drawers by Austin Suite, 1960
Chest of drawers by Austin Suite, 1960
H 49.22 in W 25.2 in D 16.54 in
French Kingwood Parquetry Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A pretty French marble top Commode chest of drawers. Lovely perfect Original Marble, parquetry
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Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Early 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers This superb piece of furniture dates from circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Two-Over-Three Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
drawers, all with knob wood pulls. The lower long drawer in one piece with the skirt rail, rounded at the
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Antique 19th Century Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Two-Over-Three Chest Of Drawers
Antique Two-Over-Three Chest Of Drawers
H 42 in W 40.75 in D 19.75 in
Large Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very large Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Large Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Large Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 60.24 in W 42.13 in D 16.93 in
18th Century Galbée Chest of Drawers made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
of the drawers: 15 cm high / 5.9 inch high, 92 cm wide / 36.22 inch wide, 42 cm deep / 16.53 inch
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers by Heal’s
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Art Deco walnut chest of drawers by Heal’s. This was made by and
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Vintage 1920s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers by Heal’s
Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers by Heal’s
H 42.52 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Faux Bamaboo Chests oF Drawers, French 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
These exquisite bowfront French chests of drawers effortlessly fuse timeless elegance with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers This is a Superb Oak Chest of Drawers it is
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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Louis XVI French Demilune Marquetry Chest of Drawers Stamped Tondeur
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful French 18th century demilune (half moon) shaped sideboard or chest of drawers dating
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Chest of Drawers Natural Finish
Located in Brea, CA
convenience of abundant storage. Dovetail construction drawers, with wooden drawer guides. 42”w x 16.5”d x
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Reclaimed Wood

Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Chest of Drawers Walnut Finish
Located in Brea, CA
convenience of abundant storage. Dovetail construction drawers, with wooden drawer guides. 42”w x 16.5”d x
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Reclaimed Wood

Circa 1800 English George III Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English George III period straight front chest of drawers, c.1800. 2 over 3 drawer form, raised on
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English George II Style Burled Oysterwood Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
X 22.5" Deep X 42" Tall This gorgeous chest of drawers was made in the UK in the George II style
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1990s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Style French Country Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th century style french country painted chest of drawers commode. Additional information
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Early 2000s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

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
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Fine Late 18th Century Yew Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chest with book matched Yew burl wood sections forming patterns on the top and drawers. The banded top
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Antique Late 18th Century European William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

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Brass

English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Chippendale mahogany gentleman's chest of four graduated drawers. This fine
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen in Teak and Oak, 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
High chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen with 7 teak drawers and oak legs from around the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

American Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers or Bureau in Mahogany, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A Hepplewhite chest in mahogany with four graduated drawers with inlaid key plates and original
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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

English Antique Patinated Worn Elm Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH PATINATED ELM CHEST OF FOUR DRAWERS Raised on bracket feet; circa first quarter of the 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker French Country Provincial Style Carved Oak Wood Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French country Provincial style carved oakwood chest of drawers. Item features solid wood
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Mid-20th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1970's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves
Located in London, GB
A stylish and useful vintage bamboo and rattan tallboy chest of drawers by Angraves. This was made
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Art Deco Chest of Drawers Attributed to Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
architect Carl Malmsten. It made in stained birch with veneered alder-root on the front of the drawers
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

English George III Style Chest of Drawers with Yew-Wood Oyster Veneer
Located in Miami, FL
been made more sophisticated by several additions. Originally an antique pine chest of drawers, it has
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant chest of drawers was designed during the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Delineator Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Lane, c1960s
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
design with this rare model of the 'Delineator' series Chest of Drawers. Designed by the renowned Paul
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Italian Modern Red Plastic Modular 4602 Chest of Drawers by Fussel Kartell 1970
By Kartell, Simon Fussel
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of modular red plastic mod. 4602 chest of drawers on wheels by Simon Fussel for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

French Louis XV Kidney Style Iroko & Marble Top Little Chest of Drawers, c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1960. Iroko, marble top and
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
painted finish of scrolled floral / acanthus accents. The chest has three dovetailed drawers with brass
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1990s Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood, Paint

Fine Pair of Serpentine Faux Shagreen Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sophisticated and striking pair of serpentine chests. The pair of chests in brown faux shagreen
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4768 exceptional George III mahogany chest on chest, having dentil carved cornice above 2 short
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
H 71.66 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
Impressive Mahogany Baker Historic Collection Triple Chest on Chest Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large mahogany stepped triple chest on chest by Baker Historic Collection having newly
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1990s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Linen Wrapped Georgian Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Linen wrapped Georgian chest, equally suited as a nightstand or hall chest, the chest imparts a
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Linen, Glass, Wood

Linen Wrapped Georgian Chest
Linen Wrapped Georgian Chest
H 32.25 in W 42 in D 19.13 in
Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Chinese Chippendale style painted chest of drawers, the rectangular paneled top, and sides above
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Commodes an...

Materials

Wood

Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
Chinese Chippendale Painted Chest
H 36 in W 42 in D 20 in
Mother Of Pearl, Bone & Silvered Metal Inlaid Chest With Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
shell, bone and silvered metal inlaid chest of drawers surmounted by a marble top and having porcelain
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20th Century Anglo Raj Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

American Heritage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Chest On Chest by Hickory 20th C
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
and graduated drawers; lower chest with drawers and raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Commode or Dresser With 4 Large Drawers in Style of Noble Biedermeier Furniture
Located in Seattle, WA
Commensurate of its Age. All Drawers Slide Smoothly. Dimensions. 42 W ; 37 H ; 20 D
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine Guy Chaddock Attributed Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Two-Over-Three Chest attributed Guy Chaddock, known as an American maker of fine
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Fine  Guy Chaddock Attributed Chest
Fine  Guy Chaddock Attributed Chest
H 40 in W 42 in D 24 in
English Naval dockyard campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian Naval dockyard chest This Victorian Naval dockyard chest was made in the last quarter of
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Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

English Naval dockyard campaign chest
English Naval dockyard campaign chest
H 42.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
With hand-painted faux bone drawer fronts and upper case, the three soft closing drawers each with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
H 36 in W 42 in D 21.75 in
French Oak Low Dresser Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A low two drawer chest of drawers or low dresser in modernist style. France, circa 1940s. Oak
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Baker Mahogany Chippendale Style Highboy Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
. Top center shell carved face drawer, 1 pc Cabinet with 6 over 4 dovetailed drawers, Drawer fronts
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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Find a variety of 42 chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all 42 chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 583 antique and vintage 42 chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 30 modern editions to choose from as well. 42 chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 42 chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Georgian and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 42 chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Kartell and Simon Fussel are consistently popular.

How Much are 42 Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for 42 chest of drawers start at $224 and top out at $295,091 with the average selling for $2,606.

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.

Questions About 42 Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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