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American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820
American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820

American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820

$1,800

H 26.5 in W 48 in D 20.5 in

American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820

Located in Savannah, GA

A Federal painted blanket chest, circa 1820. 48 inches wide by 20 ½ inches deep by 26 ½ inches tall

Category

Antique 1820s Federal Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers

$5,600

H 36.5 in W 41.5 in D 22 in

Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

This timeless and elegant statement chest of drawers has been meticulously crafted, embodying the refined artistry of the late Federal period, which followed the American War of Inde...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers
Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers

Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers

$1,695

H 35.75 in W 38.5 in D 18.75 in

Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The chest is designed in the Federal or Sheraton style, often featuring straight lines and delicate proportions. The chest with four graduated drawers with well cast brass hardware f...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American
Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American

Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely proportioned American Federal period chest on chest, crafted in richly figured mahogany and dating to circa 1800.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Pine Chest, Late 18th Century, Four Drawers, USA
American Federal Pine Chest, Late 18th Century, Four Drawers, USA

American Federal Pine Chest, Late 18th Century, Four Drawers, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Federal pine chest with 4 drawers and carved column sides.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Federal Period American Red Painted Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Federal Period American Red Painted Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century Federal Period American Red Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Wiscasset, ME

An early 19th century New England Federal period tall chest in old red paint featuring five graduated dovetailed drawers and retaining original brasses. Molded base with heavy turne...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers
American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers

American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers and Turned Legs, Early 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

$3,800

H 65 in W 36 in D 18 in

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a cavetto cornice over two short drawers flanking a center short drawer with a finely carv...

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Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Ca. 1820 Federal Era Trompe L'oeil Painted Chest
Antique Ca. 1820 Federal Era Trompe L'oeil Painted Chest

Antique Ca. 1820 Federal Era Trompe L'oeil Painted Chest

$2,275Sale Price|30% Off

H 41 in W 43.25 in D 20.5 in

Antique Ca. 1820 Federal Era Trompe L'oeil Painted Chest

Located in Peabody, MA

American Federal era chest of drawers in its original trompe l’oeil mustard painted finish, ca. 1820.

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Antique 1820s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, Early 20th Century, USA
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, Early 20th Century, USA

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, Early 20th Century, USA

Located in Queens, NY

American Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers below 3 shell carved small drawers with flame form finials and broken pediment top (Early 20th century).

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18thC American Federal Queen Anne Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy Salem 1790
Antique 18thC American Federal Queen Anne Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy Salem 1790

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...

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Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers
18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers

18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an 18th American chest of drawers in a two over three configuration, possibly a converted highboy top of Boston origin, with added finished molded top, original bra...

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Antique 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England

Located in Norwood, NJ

A handsome American Federal period mahogany secretary chest, stylistically attributable to New England, (possibly Boston or Salem, Massachusetts), circa 1800–1820.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820

American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved molded edge, exposed dovetails, wooden knobs, silver escutcheon, original keys, and res...

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Antique 1820s American Federal Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver, Iron

American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820
American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820

American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American Federal Southern walnut hinged top sugar chest with oval string inlays, two flanking drawers with brass pulls, central diamond escutcheons, and resting on the original turne...

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Antique 4 Drawer Sheraton Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique 4 Drawer Sheraton Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique 4 Drawer Sheraton Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A classic Federal style mahogany American antique chest of drawers having 4 drawer with handsome oval brasses, with reeded side columns and turned legs.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century American Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century American Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Queens, NY

American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy drawers having a lift top with replaced brass hardware with an eagle impression support...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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American Federal Period Chest
American Federal Period Chest

American Federal Period Chest

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H 37 in W 40 in D 20.5 in

American Federal Period Chest

Located in Bantam, CT

A good American Cherry wood Federal period chest of drawers on a shaped apron and splayed feet, circa 1830.

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Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 38.5 in W 42.75 in D 20 in

American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmel, CA

Sheraton style chest with four graduated drawers with inlay banding and cock beading about the perimeter. The chest has a curvaceous apron and French foot. Top is one board wide. Ori...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode
American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

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H 37 in W 46 in D 23 in

American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

Located in Woodbury, CT

Serpentine case front, top front and sides. Oval inlaid medallion-centered top, of crotch and flame mahogany veneers. Three cock-beaded drawers. Curved aprons and splayed bracket fee...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest
Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest

Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest

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H 38 in W 40 in D 22 in

Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

An American Federal period cherry bowfront four drawer chest of drawers with high sweep feet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls
American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls

American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls

Located in Athens, GA

American Federal cherry chest, circa 1820, beautiful cherrywood, light color, Chippendale brass pulls, nice colonial bracket foot, dovetailed drawers and dividers, a nice country piece.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Early American Federal Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany
Early American Federal Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany

Early American Federal Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany

Located in Hopewell, NJ

From the Federal period, a very beautiful American Neoclassical chest of drawers in fine bookmatched mahogany with one overhanging drawer supported on the sides by two beautifully tu...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Circa Early 19th Century American Federal Chest on Bracket Feet
Antique Circa Early 19th Century American Federal Chest on Bracket Feet

Antique Circa Early 19th Century American Federal Chest on Bracket Feet

Located in Peabody, MA

Antique American Federal period chest of four drawers in cherry over bracket feet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers
American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers

American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers

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H 45.25 in W 43.5 in D 22.38 in

American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Located in Shippensburg, PA

While the Hepplewhite form employing splayed french feet in case pieces is well developed, even common, this fine chest of drawers exudes a certain strength that is uncommon in Feder...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

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H 34.75 in W 34 in D 17.75 in

American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with pinched corners over four graduated drawers with oval brass handles. Bracket feet.

Category

Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 36 in W 38.63 in D 22.5 in

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular bowed top with mahogany crossbanded edge over a pair of drawers over three graduated drawers all with string inlay, raised on splayed feet.

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Antique 1820s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C
American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C

American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal style inlaid mahogany blanket chest, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Period Walnut Nine-Drawer High Chest
American Federal Period Walnut Nine-Drawer High Chest

American Federal Period Walnut Nine-Drawer High Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

An American federal period solid walnut high chest, the moulded edge top above five short and four long drawers all raised on bracket feet.

Category

Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800
American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

Located in Doylestown, PA

A Federal period chest of drawers in mahogany with a deep top drawer decorated with satinwood inlay, over 3 smaller drawers on simple feet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

Located in Forney, TX

An exceptional quality American Federal Style Bachelor's chest of five drawers from the first half of the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers
Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers

Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers

Located in Peabody, MA

A late 18th century American Federal period, Hepplewhite chest of drawers in cherry and mahogany with splayed (French) bracket feet and original English brasses, from a New Hampshire...

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Antique Late 18th Century North American Federal Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

American 19th Century Federal High Chest
American 19th Century Federal High Chest

American 19th Century Federal High Chest

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H 54 in W 39 in D 21 in

American 19th Century Federal High Chest

Located in Southampton, NY

American 19th Century Federal High Chest

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers
Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers

Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers

Located in Southampton, NY

Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Nashville, TN

Handsome early to mid 19th century Serpentine front chest with four graduated drawers The drawer fronts are banded with rosewood and satinwood veneer. The brass bail pulls are decora...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

19th-C. American Federal Style Tiger Maple Chest or Commode
19th-C. American Federal Style Tiger Maple Chest or Commode

19th-C. American Federal Style Tiger Maple Chest or Commode

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a timeless piece. It is a 19th century tiger maple chest of drawers. Note the feet and fluting! It also has peg construction. The hardware may or may not be original. It is i...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania circa 1810-1820
American Federal Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania circa 1810-1820

American Federal Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania circa 1810-1820

Located in Shippensburg, PA

American Federal Walnut Tall Chest Of Drawers With Fluted Columns Pennsylvania, circa 1810-1820 A distinct transition into the Federal Period, this fine Pennsylvania Tall Chest o...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 33.25 in W 39.25 in D 21.5 in

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

American Federal mahogany chest with string inlay, original feet and brass hardware.

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An interesting and somewhat unusual secretary desk constructed in two parts with an upper case that lifts free of the lower base for safe transport. It is designed with a series of e...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine American Federal Baltimore Bow-front Chest of Drawers, c. 1800
Fine American Federal Baltimore Bow-front Chest of Drawers, c. 1800

Fine American Federal Baltimore Bow-front Chest of Drawers, c. 1800

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A Baltimore, Maryland Federal Inlaid Bowfront Chest of Drawers, c. 1800.The bowed rectangular top above a case fitted with four string inlaid drawers above an apron having a fan form...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788
American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788

American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788

Located in Shippensburg, PA

II, 1981, p. 515, f. 1231 [flamed birch chest, Salem Massachusetts] American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection, vol.

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Antique 1780s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American 19th Century Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American 19th Century Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

American 19th Century Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Southampton, NY

American early 19th Century honey colored mahogany Hepplewhite style chest of drawers of the American Federal Period made in Connecticut

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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique American Federal Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers by
Antique American Federal Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers by

Antique American Federal Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers by

Located in North York, ON

Known as one of the giants in the high end furniture industry, Kittinger has crafted a gorgeous chest here. Completely restored by our master artisans back to its original glory and...

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American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany and Maple Inlaid Cherry Chest, New England Circa 1820
American Federal Mahogany and Maple Inlaid Cherry Chest, New England Circa 1820

American Federal Mahogany and Maple Inlaid Cherry Chest, New England Circa 1820

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This good New England cherry chest of drawers dating to around 1820 features four graduated mahogany banded drawers with maple panels resting on tall French feet connected by carved ...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Antique Blanket Chest on Flared Feet, Pennsylvania 19th Century
American Federal Antique Blanket Chest on Flared Feet, Pennsylvania 19th Century

American Federal Antique Blanket Chest on Flared Feet, Pennsylvania 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

American Federal Antique Blanket Chest on Flared Feet, Pennsylvania, circa Second Quarter of the 19th Century A very striking use of the flared foot in the blanket chest, the ta...

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Antique 19th Century American Blanket Chests

Lion Hairy Paw Carved American Federal Philadelphia Chest of Drawers, 1825
Lion Hairy Paw Carved American Federal Philadelphia Chest of Drawers, 1825

Lion Hairy Paw Carved American Federal Philadelphia Chest of Drawers, 1825

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original period circa, 1825 flamed mahogany with Lion hairy paw carved feet American Federal Philadelphia chest of drawers What ca...

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest c. 1830
Antique Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest c. 1830

Antique Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest c. 1830

Located in Westfield, MA

A classic of early 19th-century American craftsmanship, this Federal period Sheraton chest was made around 1830 and showcases richly figured solid mahogany.

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Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY
Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY

Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique American Federal Classical period mahogany and maple butler's secretary, dresser desk, circa 1830. New York or Baltimore. The dresser is made of the finest flame maho...

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Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Antique Federal Boston School Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th C
Antique Federal Boston School Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th C

Antique Federal Boston School Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An American Federal Boston style chest on chest offers mahogany construction with broken arch crest having triple finials surmounting case with two smaller drawers over four long dra...

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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 43.5 in W 41.5 in D 20 in

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers, with parquetry inlay, the rectangular top above two short drawers and three frieze drawers. 43.5" H x 41.5" W x 20" D.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Tiger Maple Tall Chest, American 18th Century
Tiger Maple Tall Chest, American 18th Century

Tiger Maple Tall Chest, American 18th Century

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H 45.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in

Tiger Maple Tall Chest, American 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

A primitive and early New England tall chest with 5 graduated drawers, in tiger maple, circa 1790, in original finish and original brass hardware. Unusual sawbuck sides and dovetail...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Antique American Mahogany Server Federal Demi Lune Commode
Antique American Mahogany Server Federal Demi Lune Commode

Antique American Mahogany Server Federal Demi Lune Commode

Located in North York, ON

Here we have a federal style piece made in Buffalo, NY in the 1920s by Henry C Steul & Sons Furniture. A small establishment, they manufactured quality furniture with care and preci...

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American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Miniature American Red-Painted Antique Blanket Chest, circa 1820-1840
Miniature American Red-Painted Antique Blanket Chest, circa 1820-1840

Miniature American Red-Painted Antique Blanket Chest, circa 1820-1840

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An absolute delight, this jewel has a wonderful early and complex red-wash surface over a dense tulip poplar body. The top is affixed on iron cotter pin hinges, lifting to reveal a t...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Blanket Chests

Materials

Poplar

Blanket Chest In Original Blue Paint American Circa 1810
Blanket Chest In Original Blue Paint American Circa 1810

Blanket Chest In Original Blue Paint American Circa 1810

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful federal two drawer blanket chest in the original blue paint ad retaining its gorgeous old dry surface. Beautiful cut apron across the front as well as the sides. This ches...

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Antique 1810s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th C. Early American Solid Cherry Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique 19th C. Early American Solid Cherry Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique 19th C. Early American Solid Cherry Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Dayton, OH

Impressive American tallboy dresser, circa 1840s (late Federal Era). A rectangular form made from solid cherry with four hand dovetailed drawers, fluted stiles and turned ribbed turn...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

American Federal Period Maple Chest, Late 18th C
American Federal Period Maple Chest, Late 18th C

American Federal Period Maple Chest, Late 18th C

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal period Maple chest, late 18th century, rectangular with molded cornice over four long drawers with brass lock plates and pulls on bracket feet.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Vintage American Federal Style Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser
Vintage American Federal Style Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser

Vintage American Federal Style Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser

Located in Dayton, OH

American federal revival dresser & mirror, circa mid 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

American Federal North Shores Bow Front Chest, circa 1800-1810
American Federal North Shores Bow Front Chest, circa 1800-1810

American Federal North Shores Bow Front Chest, circa 1800-1810

Located in Bridgeport, CT

American Federal North Shores bow front chest, circa 1800-1810, well figured mahogany with checked inlays along the top and lower frame edges, four graduated banded drawers with bone...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard Cupboard Antique Chest of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard Cupboard Antique Chest of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Sideboard Cupboard Antique Chest of Drawers

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A work of highly precise and imaginative craftsmanship, the casework on this chest of drawers is simply outstanding, the underside of the case shows large dovetails locking tenon-mor...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Pine

Miniature Antique American Federal Salesmans Sample Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Miniature Antique American Federal Salesmans Sample Chest of Drawers, circa 1800

Miniature Antique American Federal Salesmans Sample Chest of Drawers, circa 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Each drawer of this American Federal miniature chest of drawers is perfectly cut with neat and clean dovetailing, the bottom boards very lightly chamfered along the edges and set in ...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Chest of Drawers.

Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Chest of Drawers.

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

American Federal style bow front mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware, early 21st century.

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Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique American Federal Mahogany Sheraton Drawere Server Chest New England 1810
Antique American Federal Mahogany Sheraton Drawere Server Chest New England 1810

Antique American Federal Mahogany Sheraton Drawere Server Chest New England 1810

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique American Federal period Sheraton mahogany three drawer server table/ chest, circa 1810, New England.

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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Serving Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Antique American Mahogany Dressing Chest
Early 19th Century Antique American Mahogany Dressing Chest

Early 19th Century Antique American Mahogany Dressing Chest

Located in Peabody, MA

An unusually broad shouldered flamed mahogany dressing chest, early 19th century, likely built just at the cusp of the Federal and Empire periods.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Early American Federal Chest of Drawers
Early American Federal Chest of Drawers

Early American Federal Chest of Drawers

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H 26.4 in W 44 in D 22.95 in

Early American Federal Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

American Federal chest of drawers. This charming three drawer chest has original brass hardware.

Category

Antique 1880s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Chest of Drawers
American Federal Chest of Drawers

American Federal Chest of Drawers

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H 41 in W 44 in D 22 in

American Federal Chest of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elliptical shape mahogany with cookie corners on the top and four long graduated figured mahogany drawers with crossbanding. Reeded and turned columnar supports and a shaped skirt wi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Late Federal Chest of Drawers
American Late Federal Chest of Drawers

American Late Federal Chest of Drawers

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H 53 in W 41 in D 22 in

American Late Federal Chest of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Mahogany bow front step back chest with splat, two drawers and twist supports. The lower cabinet with four figured mahogany drawers, turned and reeded column supports, and a shaped a...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The chest in fine traditional form and having good graining with decorative line inlay. Raised on four carved feet with four long drawers with brass oval pulls and key escutcheons. ...

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique American Federal Four Drawer Swell Front Chest
Antique American Federal Four Drawer Swell Front Chest

Antique American Federal Four Drawer Swell Front Chest

Located in Peabody, MA

A mahogany four drawer swell front chest, American Federal era, circa 1810-1820, with original brass Hepplewhite pulls and serpentine skirt.

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Fine American Federal Mahogany Chest New York C.
Fine American Federal Mahogany Chest New York C.

Fine American Federal Mahogany Chest New York C.

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H 41 in W 43.75 in D 21.75 in

Fine American Federal Mahogany Chest New York C.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine period Federal two over three chest with very fine form and handsome grain, attributed to Michael Allison, New York c.1815. Prov.: Sotheby's NY 10/25/92 sale 6350 Lot 441. Wit...

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American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers
American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers

American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A superb quality and extremely rare American 19th century federal period mahogany bowfront chest having superbly figured top over four long drawers retaining original brass knobs fla...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s

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American Federal Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the American federal chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every American federal chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the American federal chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each American federal chest bearing Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made American federal chest over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an American Federal Chest?

The average selling price for an American federal chest at 1stDibs is $3,488, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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.