George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century. This chest has an excellent
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bow Front Chests
Brass
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century. This chest has an excellent
Brass
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany cross banded bow front chest of drawers, circa 1810. With satinwood cross
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having an arrangement of
Mahogany
Regency Figured-Mahogany Bow-Front Chest-of-Drawers
Located in London, GB
A FINE REGENCY FIGURED MAHOGANY BOW-FRONT CHEST BY GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820. Stamped GILLOWS LANCASTER
Mahogany
Sold|$2,566
Late Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This Classic styled and attractive late Georgian mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers features two
Mahogany
Sold|$1,734
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a banded top above an arrangement
Mahogany
Sold|$1,179
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a banded top, above
Mahogany
Sold|$19,800
Fine Pair of Bow-Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of early Biedermeier mahogany bow-fronted chests comprised of three drawers with fluted
Mahogany, Pine, Ebony
Sold|$1,040
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small antique solid mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers in lovely original condition, still with
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers – Circa 1880 Elevate your interior with this timeless
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany bow front chest of drawers in completely original condition. The
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The chest has a banded edge
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Italian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 18th Century Italian Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest having light honey colored
Brass
English Mahogany Brushing Slide Bow Front Chest. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany graduated three drawer bow front chest with original brushing slide, brasses, and
Sold|$1,318
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian antique mahogany bow front chest of drawers in very nice condition having been fully
Mahogany
19th Century American Bow-Front Chest in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American bow-front chest with 3 sliding drawers, reeded columns flanking sides, shaped apron and
Brass
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century. With a D shaped mahogany top
Brass
English Bow Front Chest of Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of mahogany, featuring a bowed top over a frieze of two small
Brass, Metal
19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. The top is beautifully figured and
Mahogany
Sold|$4,400
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English bow front chest made in the Regency period with faux bamboo detailing. Stunning mahogany
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers. In the total, the chest
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A 19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, with two short and three long graduated oak
Mahogany
Regency Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency flame mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a cross banded
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, with two short and three long graduated oak
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome substantial sized Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers exhibits exceptional
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome substantial sized Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers exhibits exceptional
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in England
Wood
American Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Satinwood Banding This handsome chest
Satinwood
Sold|$1,734
Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very small and fine quality antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in
Wood
19th Century English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers made in the English Georgian taste. The
Brass
Sold|$1,734
Antique Slim Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique slim bow front chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England with a nicely grained top, which also
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This very attractive English bow fronted chest of drawers features three long graduating drawers
Mahogany
Sold|$2,081
Antique Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique walnut bow fronted chest of drawers is extremely fine quality and has some lovely
Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, with two short and three long graduated oak
Mahogany
English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Mahogany with Secret Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow fronted chest of drawers of inlaid mahogany, with two secret drawers, from the
Metal, Brass
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with four long oak lined drawers, oval
Mahogany
Sold|$2,774
Small 18th Century Walnut Bow Front Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
18th century ”red” walnut bow front chest of drawers, circa 1760. Right on the cusp of the late
Walnut
Antique Edwardian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very small and fine quality antique Edwardian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in
Wood
19th Century Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The chest has an
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Georgian style bow front chest of drawers. This early 19th century two over four
A Fine 19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine 19th century English bow front chest of drawer. Mahogany wood and satinwood inlay. Oval
19th Century Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency mahogany bow front chest of small proportions with two short drawers to the top and two
English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany, featuring a bowed top over a frieze of
Brass
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, remaining in very good condition for its
Mahogany
19th Century English George III Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century English George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Good looking honey color
Brass
English George III Bow Front Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Atlanta, GA
A George III mahogany bow front chest with brushing slide above four sliding drawers with cross
Brass
George III Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality George III flame mahogany bow front chest, the line inlaid caddy
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The chest has an
Mahogany
Antique Ca. 1800 English Bow Front Chest in Flame Mahogany
Located in Peabody, MA
A George III era bow front chest of two over three graduated drawers in flame mahogany, made in
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
High quality antique walnut bow fronted chest of drawers of small proportions, dating from circa
Walnut
Slim Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Slim tall mahogany antique bow fronted chest of drawers in mahogany, with a flame mahogany top with
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Located in Hixson, TN
Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1780. Classic proportions with two small
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, with four long graduated oak lined
Mahogany
Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest Of Drawers Mahogany 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique mahogany bow front chest of drawers after Hepplewhite Features a pull out brushing
Wood
18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest with Flame Birch Veneers
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional late 18th century Federal mahogany bow front chest with wonderful oval and
19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany bow front chest, having an arrangement of five drawers, raised on
Mahogany
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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