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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 Chests Of Drawers
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers
Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers, the chest has 2
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19th Century Victorian Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Walnut
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Bronze
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 Chests Of Drawers
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Brass
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
German baroque chest of drawers.
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17th Century German Baroque Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Wood
Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare chest of drawers, probably Danish around 1750.
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18th Century Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Wood
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Walnut
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 Chests Of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine polished walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebony trim, illustration of two winged
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Ebony, Walnut
Louis XV period tomb chest of drawers stamped (small Parisian chest of drawers)
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent tomb chest of drawers small Parisian model Louis XV period 18th century stamped Jean
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Rosewood
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 44.49 in
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Walnut, Softwood
Fine Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Biedermeier chest of drawers in an architectural style.
Crafted in walnut veneer and walnut burl
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Walnut
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An Italian, circa 1920 carved wood chest of drawers with foliage motif.
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1920s Italian Antique Chests Of Drawers
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
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 Chests 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 Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Twig, Cedar
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning mahogany chest of drawers made in England. This four drawer chest features a linear
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19th Century English Other Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Brass
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Buchanan, NY
English mahogany chest of drawers with ball feet and original hardware. The top of the piece has a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany, Oak
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Pine
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, 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 Chests Of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted oak chest of drawers. 1830.
Reference: 7708
Dimensions
42
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19th Century English George IV Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Oak
French Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, made of Cuban flamed mahogany. This piece has four dovetailed drawers
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1880s French Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Marble
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Walnut
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A Mahogany and gilt bronze mounts chest of drawers, the top drawer revealing a secretaire.
Sweden
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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Bronze
Victorian Diminutive Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Victorian diminutive chest of drawers or jewelry chest in carved wood with turned legs, two short
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Chests Of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Oak
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Oak
English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English painted pine bowfront chest of drawers with brass handles. 1830.
Reference
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19th Century English William IV Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Pine
French Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Smart 19th C French tall chest of drawers with carved decoration and old paint. 1890.
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19th Century French Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Pine
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 Chests Of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Carved chest of drawers, France, around 1870.
Carved chiffonnier - chest of drawers, France
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1870s French Renaissance Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Oak
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Pine
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Pine
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J035 Georgian mahogany and inlaid chest of drawers, having oversailing figured mahogany top with
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Late 18th Century Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
French 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
small and elegant this "petite" French chest of drawers ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Pine
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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Late 19th Century British Antique Chests Of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Nutwood
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Wood
Regency Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Beautifully figured Mahogany chest of drawers with boxwood stringing to the drawer fronts and top
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Early 19th Century European Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1910
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers with raised edge made in Hungary circa 1910. The cabinet is made of pine wood.
The
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Pine
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Walnut
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 Chests 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 Chests Of Drawers
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Wood
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with three drawers and brass escutcheons. The chest of drawers is
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Brass
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb large oak and pine chest of drawers, with two short over three long drawers.
Original
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Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Oak, Pine
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Nutwood
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Wood
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5465 Elegant Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany, having figured mahogany top with moulded edge
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Late 18th Century English Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
French Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers or “commode” made of flamed mahogany in the French Empire style. This piece has
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1910s French Empire Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5269 Elegant Regency mahogany chest of drawers of unusual proportions, having figured mahogany
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Early 19th Century Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers, of small proportions, the chest has
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19th Century Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
Danish Chests of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Stunning Danish chests of drawers with richly carved base, circa 1750. Probably made for Danish
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18th Century Antique Chests Of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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 Chests Of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers -18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine English 18th century mahogany chest of drawers
chest of drawers of small dimensions with
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Mahogany
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Elevate your living space with our exquisite Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece from 1780
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1780s German Louis XVI Antique Chests Of Drawers
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Walnut
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Antique Chests Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chests of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Antique chests of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique chests of drawers made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique chests of drawers over the years, but those made by Maison Jansen, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Paul Sormani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Antique Chests Of Drawers?
Prices for antique chests of drawers start at $1 and top out at $845,000 with the average selling for $4,957.
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 Chests Of Drawers
- 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 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 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 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 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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