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Chest, China, Camphor Wood Richly Carved
Located in Vienna, AT
Chinese camphor wood chest / drawer.
Front with two doors behind which drawers chest, richly
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1920s Chinese Antique Chest Drawer
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Hardwood
Miniature 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Chest Drawer
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Mahogany
Chippendale Style Two-Drawer Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This two-drawer Chippendale mahogany blanket chest is solid mahogany throughout and fully finished
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1840s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
European Pine Three-Drawer Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine blanket chest was constructed with three dummy drawer fronts. The interior has the
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1860s European Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass, Steel
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
Continental Pine Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Continental pine three drawer chest, with a pleasant honey color all over, the top has angled front
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1850s Austrian Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
18th Century Danish oak and stand chest, 4-drawer chest Ca. 1700.
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Early 18th Century Danish Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood, Oak
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Pine
English Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany four drawer chest, the top has beautiful swirl grain, color and patina, the flat
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1830s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster
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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
English Painted Five Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English painted bowfront chest of drawers with wooden handles. Chest features two
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chest Drawer
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Five Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany five drawer chest, the top with beautiful figured grain and cross banded along the
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1820s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Antique Georgian Five Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful antique Georgian five drawer chest. Perfect for any room!
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Chest Drawer
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Mahogany
Continental Three Drawer Pine Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Continental three drawer pine chest with chamfered front corners, original splay feet; the heavy
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1860s Austrian Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
French Pine Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
French pine four-drawer chest has the original working lock and key, and the top edge has bull nose
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1860s French Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
French Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
French walnut four-drawer chest, with drawers that are bookmatched with rare burled walnut. The
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1840s French Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
English Mahogany Six Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany chest has two drawers over four drawer graduated drawers, fluted chamfered
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1780s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
English Mahogany Two-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany two-drawer chest, has a brushing slide, open fretwork brass pulls and escutcheons
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1780s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Mahogany Three-Drawer Biedermeier Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This mahogany three-drawer Biedermeier chest has the original key to work all three drawers. The
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1850s German Biedermeier Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Walnut Renaissance three-drawer chest with raised panels on the drawer fronts and 17th century
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Painted European Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Painted European three-drawer chest, the top is faux painted to simulate herringbone banding. There
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Early 1900s German Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
French Cherry Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This four-drawer chest or commode is made of French cherry. The top is 23" deep with only two
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1830s French Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Faux Painted Six-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Faux painted six-drawer chest is painted to simulate croch mahogany. The stiles have fluted
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1810s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Four Drawer Inlaid French Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Four-drawer inlaid French chest, the chamfered sides inlaid with birds eye maple and boxwood. The
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1860s French Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Inlaid French Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid French four-drawer chest, with the top and drawers inlaid with ebony and boxwood barber pole
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Early 1800s French Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
English Mahogany Five Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Mahogany Five Drawer Chest, the top inlaid with a shaded fan and banded with ebony bees
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1780s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
19th Century French Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Resting solidly on its plinth base, this 19th-century French chest showcases five drawers equipped
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chest Drawer
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Metal
English Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany five-drawer chest has boxwood string inlay and boxwood diamond inlaid escutcheons
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1770s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Four-Drawer Marble-Top Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
This very refined chest of drawers is done in a rather austere simple design. The decoration is all
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19th Century French Antique Chest Drawer
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Marble
Eastern European Painted Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Eastern European painted three drawer chest, the top with two square panels , each with ring of
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Early 1900s Romanian Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass, Steel
1860s English Collector's Drawer Cabinet Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1860s English collector's drawer cabinet chest. Comprised of rustic cream painted wood, this
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of three drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous
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18th Century Baroque Antique Chest Drawer
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Bronze
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Large chest of drawers from late Baroque period in richly carved curvaceous serpentine
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Chest Drawer
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Oak, Paint
Three-Drawer English Oak Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Three-drawer English oak inlaid chest, inlaid with elaborate conch shells and ribbon drapery on the
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1750s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Boxwood, Ebony, Oak
English Oak Carved Four Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Oak Carved Four Drawer Chest, has a dentil cornice and frieze. The drawers depict carved
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1780s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Dutch Three-Drawer Granite Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This three-drawer granite top chest has a dark stone top, which is later. There are elaborate
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1820s Dutch Antique Chest Drawer
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Granite, Brass
English Faux Painted Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English faux painted five-drawer chest is all original, including the hardware. The top has reeded
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Early 1800s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
English Marble Top Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This mahogany chest has a Carrera marble top. There are three drawers with lions head pulls that
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1850s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Marble, Brass
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts
Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825.
Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany
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1820s American Neoclassical Antique Chest Drawer
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Mahogany
Antique Original Faux Grain Painted Two Drawer Blanket Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Exceptional and rare 19th century New England or Pennsylvania Poplar blanket chest with original
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19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Chest Drawer
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Pine, Paint
Small 19th Century Bombay Two Drawer Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French two drawer chest of drawers with great color and silver colored ormolu.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chest Drawer
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Silver
WILLIAM 1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine W1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
Quality Figured Mahogany veneer on top & Drawer fronts
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1830s British William IV Antique Chest Drawer
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Mahogany
Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany bow front chest with four drawers having bone diamond form escutcheons and later
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19th Century Antique Chest Drawer
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Mahogany
Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
This is an unusual piece of Victorian Furniture it
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1890s Victorian Antique Chest Drawer
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Walnut
Swedish three-drawer chest, late 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare Swedish three-drawer chest with fine decorations, late 19th Century.
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19th Century Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Pine
Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with
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1910s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chest Drawer
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Wood
Antique Chippendale Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Chippendale style three drawer commode. Wonderful antique three drawer chest with hand
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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chest Drawer
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Burl
English Birch Two over Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English birch two over three drawer chest, besides the useful scale of this chest, the most
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1850s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
English Pine and Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This five-drawer chest is made of pine and mahogany. The maker used mahogany facing on the drawer
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1860s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful narrow/not so large Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1830. The chest of drawers
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chest Drawer
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Walnut, Spruce
Mahogany & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawer
Located in Crawley, GB
, with brass corner fittings & inset brass military drawer handles. This chest is of fine quality & the
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Late 19th Century British Campaign Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers
This delightful 3 Drawer Chest of drawers is in its
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Chest Drawer
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Pine
English Mahogany Five-Drawer George III Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany five-drawer George III chest has quarter barrel top molding. There is a rare
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1780s English Antique Chest Drawer
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Brass
20th Century French Large Chests of Drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French in good condition that has been modified. We have reunited two chests
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1920s French Antique Chest Drawer
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Metal
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Antique Chest Drawer For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique chest drawer for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique chest drawer was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique chest drawer — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique chest drawer, designed in the Neoclassical, Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique chest drawer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hamilton, Kittinger and Charak Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Chest Drawer?
An antique chest drawer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,837, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $213,600.
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 Antique Chest Drawer
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022A 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, 2022A 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, 2022The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2021Dressers 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, 2021A 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, 2021A 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, 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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