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Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Chippendale Chest

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Brass

Antique Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
$6,800
H 72.5 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest, featuring bracket feet, molded top above a line inlaid
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1790s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
$2,495 Sale Price
46% Off
H 69 in W 43.5 in D 21 in
18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
Fine large size English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest. Features include ogee bracket feet
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1790s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
$3,650 Sale Price
30% Off
H 73 in W 49 in D 22 in
Chippendale Chest of Drawers, England, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Chippendale chest of drawers in mahogany, standing on flared architrave feet. The rectilinear
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Early 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Three Drawer Chippendale Chest c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
Introducing an exquisite Antique Mahogany Three Drawer Chippendale Chest, dating back to circa 1820
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1820s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Mahogany

Antique American Chippendale Chest on Frame, Circa 1780s
Located in Peabody, MA
An American Chippendale chest on frame in cherry consisting of two drawer over four, the frame with
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Cherry

Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
An Irish carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid-eighteenth century
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19th Century European Georgian Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest
Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest
$11,849
H 35.44 in W 53.55 in D 23.23 in
Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A fine and exuberantly carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid
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19th Century European George III Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest
Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest
$11,445
H 35.44 in W 53.55 in D 23.23 in
18th Century New England Chippendale Chest of Drawers in Maple and Tiger Maple
Located in Milford, NH
A well made Chippendale chest with rectangular top with molded edge surmounting a case with four
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Maple

Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chippendale walnut chest of drawers, Philadelphia, 1765-1780. Rectangular top above a
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century
Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century
$24,000
H 34.5 in W 42.25 in D 20.75 in
18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A Massachusetts Chippendale period 18th century cherry chest-on-chest. In two parts, the swan's
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Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Chestnut

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the finest quality Antique English Geo. III period inlaid figured mahogany Chippendale style
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
$10,465 Sale Price
30% Off
H 78.25 in W 44.5 in D 21 in
18th Century George III Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, London
A rare fine quality Chippendale period chest of drawers or dressing chest in beautifully figured
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Chippendale Chest of Drawers
18th Century George III Chippendale Chest of Drawers
$7,405
H 33 in W 37.25 in D 22.75 in
New England Maple Six Drawer Chippendale Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very nice late 18th century Maple tall chest with Chestnut secondary wood. Nicely dovetailed case
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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Maple

New England Maple Six Drawer Chippendale Chest
New England Maple Six Drawer Chippendale Chest
$1,295
H 40 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in
Jamaican 20th Century Miniature Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
. This Chippendale style chest on chest was made in the early 20th century. The sample chest is stamped
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Early 20th Century Jamaican Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Mahogany

New York Chippendale Straight Front Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chippendale Chest of Drawers New York Circa 1765 Primary Wood: Mahogany Secondary Woods
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1770s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Mahogany, Poplar, Pine

New York Chippendale Straight Front Chest of Drawers
New York Chippendale Straight Front Chest of Drawers
$22,500
H 32.5 in W 38.5 in D 19.75 in
Early American Chippendale Period Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early American Chippendale period maple chest of drawers Wonderful 18th century early American
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Maple

Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality late 18th century chest of drawers of small size, with moulded edge caddy-top above
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers
Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers
$5,332 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.8 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
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1760s English George III Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
$19,500
H 34.375 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine chest in figured mahogany of an original colour and
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chippendale Chest

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Mahogany

George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
$10,704
H 34 in W 37 in D 21.75 in
Comfortable Chest of Drawers in Chippendale Style
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Comfortable chest of drawers in Chippendale style A rare combination of excellent quality, the
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1860s British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Mahogany

Comfortable Chest of Drawers in Chippendale Style
Comfortable Chest of Drawers in Chippendale Style
$35,000
H 106 in W 152 in D 82.5 in
George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Circa 1770 England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
known as the ‘Chippendale period’. This fine George III mahogany serpentine chest is very much in the
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18th Century British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Mahogany

Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chippendale style antique solid tiger maple chest of drawers on tall bracket shape legs. Dovetailed
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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Maple

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-18th Century Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers with six drawers. Molded rectangular top
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
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19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Chippendale Chest

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Brass

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A great example of a large Pine six board 18th century Chippendale blanket chest. This piece has an
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Pine

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Chippendale Blanket Chest
$900
H 29 in W 50 in D 23 in
LARGE FiNE ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE SHERATON REVIVAL HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-1880 oversized mahogany chest of drawers with Thomas Chippendale cluster column pillars and Sheraton
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Chippendale Chest

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Hardwood

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare 18th-century serpentine chest of drawers was crafted in the style of the iconic Thomas
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

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Brass

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
$64,500
H 32.75 in W 42.75 in D 24.25 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A very fine 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$10,771
H 36 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Edwardian Blanket Press in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, IE
An Edwardian mahogany blanket press of rectangular form in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. The
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chippendale Chest

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Brass

English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in North Salem, NY
The unique and handsome English-made Wood & Hogan Chippendale style serpentine front commode on
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

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 Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale
$9,223
H 32 in W 32 in D 18 in
English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1760 Chippendale style mahogany bachelor's chest of uncommon 'pedestal' form
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Georgian Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 18th Century mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, having a good
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Thrilled to find this piece! An exceptional 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
$22,400 Sale Price
30% Off
H 86 in W 46 in D 23 in
Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century mahogany gentleman's dressing chest. The top drawer with a baized slide
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
$21,543
H 33.08 in W 42.13 in D 24.02 in
Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine quality small-sized Chippendale-period Cuban mahogany chest of drawers. Late-George II
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$6,193
H 28.94 in W 30.52 in D 19.69 in
Antique Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany straight front Chest having moulded edge top above 2
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful miniature chest of drawers in the Chippendale Bombay styling. Terrific lines and
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Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
$1,975
H 17.75 in W 21.75 in D 11.75 in
A Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A mid- 18th Century Chippendale period figured mahogany straight front Chest, having moulded edged
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

A Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers
A Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers
$9,762
H 33 in W 37 in D 19.5 in
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 Chippendale Chest

Materials

Burl

Antique Chippendale Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Antique Chippendale Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
$3,750
H 33.5 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
American Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers below 3 shell carved
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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest
$9,500
H 90 in W 44 in D 24 in
Fine English Banded Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine quality English chest of drawers with two short over two long drawers, brass drop pulls with
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Fine English Banded Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest
Fine English Banded Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest
$3,400
H 30.75 in W 42.25 in D 20.25 in
Antique Portuguese Chippendale-Style Small Chest of Drawers.
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Chippendale-style small chest of drawers. In dark wood, it has five drawers distributed into two
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A figured mahogany chest of drawers with serpentine front and brushing slide, raised on bracket
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1770s Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
$1,952
H 34.06 in W 40.56 in D 24.22 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany graduated five drawer chest with original brasses and terminating on
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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

1940s English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers. Features 4 large drawers functioning to
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality old American mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale style chest on chest
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique mid to late 1800s solid cherry Chippendale style American dresser. The secondary wood
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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest on stand. In remarkable antique
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand
$8,625 Sale Price
25% Off
H 71.25 in W 46 in D 22.5 in
English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90 For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
18th Century Chippendale four drawer Chest for restoration. Mahogany chest of drawers having a fine
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers finished on all sides and with
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Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine reverse-serpentine (also known as "Oxbow") chest of drawers from the Chippendale period
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest with Orig. Claw & Ball Feet NY 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American New York Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice
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1770s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chippendale Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Kent, Dover
A finely proportioned English George III Chippendale period chest of drawers in mahogany. With a
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1770s English George III Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chippendale Period Chest of Drawers
Georgian Chippendale Period Chest of Drawers
$5,202
H 42.92 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Traditional American Chippendale 1760s Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of timeless American craftsmanship, this vintage chest of drawers channels the
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Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

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Antique Chippendale Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique chippendale chest for your home. Each antique chippendale chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are many kinds of the antique chippendale chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique chippendale chest, those designed in Georgian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Chippendale Chest?

The average selling price for an antique chippendale chest at 1stDibs is $4,350, while they’re typically $849 on the low end and $18,160 for the highest priced.

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

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Antique Chippendale Chest
  • 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.
  • 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.

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