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Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
English 19th Century inlaid small chest of drawers.
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Chest Of Drawers

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 34 in D 16 in
Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Empire fruit wood chest of drawers with gilt bronze hardware and ebonized columns, 19th century. No
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19th Century European Empire Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique Empire Chest of Drawers
Empire Chest of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 51 in D 23.5 in
French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers made with a beautiful fruitwood with brass accents. This chest of drawers is rare
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Late 18th Century French Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Antique French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
H 40 in W 50 in D 23 in
Salon Boulle Chest of Drawers Chest of Drawers Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Salon Boulle chest of drawers Napoleon III Paris circa 1850-1880 Rectangular and curved body
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Ljungby, SE
A small chest of drawers from the Baroque period. The chest was provincially made in Southern
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Baroque Chest of Drawers
Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 17.92 in
Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Louis XVI chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, It has a small
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18th Century Italian Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made of pine wood from Hungary, circa 1920. The original paint shows crackle due
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Chest of drawers, 1920s
Chest of drawers, 1920s
H 35.04 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers in walnut, from central Italy, 1600s, measuring cm L 163 x H 102 x D 64
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17th Century Italian Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made around 1910 in Hungary. The cabinet is made of oak and the drawers of pine
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1910s Hungarian Rustic Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

Antique Chest of drawers, 1910s
Chest of drawers, 1910s
H 35.04 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare chest of drawers, probably Danish around 1750.
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18th Century Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
H 44.1 in W 54.73 in D 25.6 in
Stylish inlaid chest of drawers, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers with delicate floral inlaid. Typical "belly" chest of drawers, practical
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Stylish inlaid chest of drawers, France.
Stylish inlaid chest of drawers, France.
H 33.47 in W 44.1 in D 21.26 in
Syrian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian chest of drawers featuring mother of pearl inlay and topped with marble.
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Mid-19th Century Syrian Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Syrian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Syrian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
H 34.5 in W 35 in D 19.75 in
Antique Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A handsome and nicely proportioned Jacobean style antique oak
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Early 19th Century British Jacobean Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Oak Chest Of Drawers
Antique Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
English Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C English blue chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers. 1880 Split in top as photographed
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature or model chest of drawers dates back to the Biedermeier period and was made with
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut, Softwood

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
H 18.12 in W 23.23 in D 12.41 in
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An Italian, circa 1920 carved wood chest of drawers with foliage motif. Measurements: Height
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1920s Italian Antique Chest Of Drawers

Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 16 in D 48 in
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique mahogany chest of drawers with interesting drawer configuration. Beautiful aged patina
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1830s English Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 22.05 in
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
George III small mahogany chest of drawers with original plate handles and brushing slide, the
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany chest of drawers with two short drawers over three long oak lined
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18th Century European George III Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Chest of Drawers
George III Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 37 in D 19 in
19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
chest of drawers made mid 19th century in France, cabinet maker used cedarwood and hazlenut twigs
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Twig, Cedar

19th Century Chest of Drawers
19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 46.46 in D 24.02 in
Small 19th Century chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany chest of drawers with 4 drawers in perfect condition. The chest of
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Small 19th Century chest of drawers
Small 19th Century chest of drawers
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in
Small Ships Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting English 19th century ships chest of drawers / bedside cabinet. 1860. Code: 8504
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19th Century Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Teak

Small Ships Chest of Drawers
Small Ships Chest of Drawers
H 29 in W 21 in D 18 in
Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century painted pine bowfronted chest of drawers. 1820. Internal reference: C Code
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 36.5 in D 21 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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19th Century Emirian Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut graduated chest of drawers with box wood string inlay, burl walnut carved skirt
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chest Of Drawers

American Walnut Chest of Drawers
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 47 in W 42.5 in D 21.75 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century English painted pine bowfronted chest of drawers. 1830. Dimensions 44
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19th Century English William IV Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 40.5 in W 44 in D 20 in
Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian painted 2 over 3 chest of drawers. Circa 1860 This chest of drawers features original
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1860s Victorian Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
H 42 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of short chest of drawers in two toned with curved frame and sculpted handles. Four wide
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
English Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C Chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers with a marble top. 1760. Reference: 8445 Dimensions
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18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Marble

English Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
English Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
H 39.5 in W 38 in D 21.5 in
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, in good condition showing minor
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19th Century English Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 20.48 in
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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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Antique Chest 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
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A Jacobean style oak chest of drawers raised on four large bun
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Late 18th Century British Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 39 in D 21 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted oak chest of drawers with later paint. 1820. Reference: 8422
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19th Century English George III Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 38 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
Neo-Classicist Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Neo classicist mahogany chest of drawers with 3 drawers. The top drawer with triangle, ebonized
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Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Neo-Classicist Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Neo-Classicist Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 18.9 in
Original Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century English original painted pine chest of drawers in a wacky green colour. 1830
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19th Century English William IV Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Original Painted Chest of Drawers
Original Painted Chest of Drawers
H 41 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of drawers A Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers, stripped and hand
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Blue Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Swedish bombé-shaped rococo chest of drawers with a curved front and sides. The chest of
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish Blue Rococo Chest of Drawers
Swedish Blue Rococo Chest of Drawers
H 30.91 in W 40.56 in D 21.66 in
Venetian Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Brussels, BE
Venetian chest of drawers, circa 1920.
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Venetian Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
Venetian Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
H 30.32 in W 16.93 in D 22.05 in
Georgian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th Century Georgian painted chest of drawers with later painted bamboo decoration. Crafted
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

Georgian Painted Chest of Drawers
Georgian Painted Chest of Drawers
H 39.5 in W 38 in D 21 in
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century classic chest of drawers in Louis XVI style. Solid walnut wood. Walnut corpus with
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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Nutwood

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 26.38 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful campaign 2-piece chest of drawers in perfect and original condition. Beautiful light
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1840s British Campaign Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century campaign chest of drawers
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
H 39.77 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Tall mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and five long mahogany lined
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19th Century British Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
H 62.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
Mahogany Chest of Drawers , George III
Located in Huntington, NY
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers With brass hardware
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5488 Fine quality and very elegant Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany, having figured mahogany
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Early 19th Century English Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 36.22 in W 38.976 in D 20.079 in
Mirrored 1920s Chest of Drawers, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Large and elegant mirrored chest of drawers from around the 1920s France, in Venetian style, with
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Mirrored 1920s Chest of Drawers, France
Mirrored 1920s Chest of Drawers, France
H 20.08 in W 39.77 in D 34.26 in
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Compact neoclassical chest of drawers with two drawers, bronze fittings and tall tapered legs. The
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Early 19th Century German Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Bronze

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century English chest of drawers A 19th Century Chest of drawes of mahogany wood with 4
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19th Century English Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 37.21 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Dutch Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A good sized Dutch pine chest of drawers substantially made in chosen timbers of good thickness
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19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Dutch Pine Chest of Drawers
Dutch Pine Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 37.8 in
Fine Single Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine single Biedermeier chest of drawers. Walnut with patinated brass escutcheons.
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1830s German Adam Style Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine Single Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Fine Single Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 43.25 in D 23.5 in
Marquertry inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Louis XVI style marquetry chest of drawers the shaped marble top, above three long drawers fitted
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Marquertry inlaid chest of drawers
Marquertry inlaid chest of drawers
H 35.5 in W 54.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative German antique painted chest of drawers. Beautiful patina and interesting design. Very
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19th Century German Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Swedish chest of drawers, fine carvings and black decorated top, original locks, 19th century.
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19th Century Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 20.08 in
English Faux Marble Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An English faux marble chest of drawers, with four oak lined drawers and brass handles.
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Early 1900s English Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

English Faux Marble Chest Of Drawers
English Faux Marble Chest Of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 40.16 in D 16.15 in
Mirrored Chest of Drawers Stained Black
Located in Wien, AT
A mirrored chest of drawers stained black nutwood. Brass parts polished and stove enameled.  
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1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Nutwood

Mirrored Chest of Drawers Stained Black
Mirrored Chest of Drawers Stained Black
H 47.25 in W 29.14 in D 15.75 in
Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany veneered chest of drawers with a bow front, four drawers and lion head fittings.
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Early 19th Century Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
H 32.88 in W 31.89 in D 19.49 in
17th Century Jacobean Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb period Jacobean chest of drawers from the 17th century from England in oak Jacobean chest
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

17th Century Jacobean Oak Chest Of Drawers
17th Century Jacobean Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 40.56 in D 21.26 in
Fine Single Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine single Biedermeier chest of drawers. Stained wood with fruitwood inlay details and
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5617 Fine quality and very attractive Edwardian mahogany chest of drawers of bow fronted design
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Sheraton Revival Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 32.28 in D 20.67 in
Petite Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France made of flamed Cuban mahogany with four dovetailed drawers and
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1880s French Empire Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Petite Empire Chest of Drawers
Petite Empire Chest of Drawers
H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 21.375 in
Victorian Mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J038 Victorian solid mahogany chest of drawers. Having oversailing solid mahogany top, above two
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Late 19th Century Antique Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany chest of drawers
Victorian Mahogany chest of drawers
H 44 in W 44.5 in D 23.75 in
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Antique Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique chest of drawers available for sale. The range of distinct antique chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Antique chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique chest of drawers made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Paul Sormani are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,956, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $845,000 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.

Questions About Antique Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.

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