Antique Sheraton Chest
Antique Sheraton Revival F.Thomas Halesowen Chest of Drawers Hardwood Satinwood
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, stamped, F.Thomas Halesowen, Sheraton Revival
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Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Hardwood
$2,833 Sale Price
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H 39.18 in W 37.6 in D 19.69 in
Antique Sheraton Style Mahogany Six Drawer Lingerie Chest C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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A finely crafted antique lingerie chest in the Sheraton style, dating to circa 1900. This piece
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20th Century Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,160 Sale Price
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H 42.5 in W 24.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique American Federal Sheraton Tennessee Cherry Plantation Sugar Chest 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique American Federal period Middle Tennessee Sheraton cherry sugar chest, circa
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Poplar
$6,800
H 35.5 in W 27.5 in D 19 in
Antique Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
A classic of early 19th-century American craftsmanship, this Federal period Sheraton chest was made
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Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$2,833 Sale Price
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H 48.23 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in
PAIR OF VERY LARGE 110CM TALL SHERATON REVIVAL BURR YEW CHESTS OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage Burr Yew wood full sized chest of drawers made in the Sheraton Revival taste
Please note the
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20th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
$4,391 Sale Price / set
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H 43.31 in W 31.89 in D 19.49 in
Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Crotch Mahogany Single Door Commode Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Crotch Mahogany Single Door Commode Cabinet. Item features one
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,200
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 17 in
Satinwood Sheraton Revival Breakfront Marquetry Commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Diana and Minerva Commode-Supplied to the Lascelles Family at Harewood House
A satinwood Sheraton
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Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Edwardian Sheraton Inlaid Mahogany Sheet Music File Cabinet Chest 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Sheraton Revival inlaid mahogany sheet music or file cabinet chest, circa 1900.
The
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Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
$1,795
H 38 in W 21.25 in D 15.25 in
Antique Federal Period Mahogany Sheraton Deck Top Chest of Drawers c. 1820
Located in Westfield, MA
A stunning Federal period Sheraton deck-top chest of drawers, crafted in rich mahogany and dating
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Antique 1820s American Federal Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,775
H 52 in W 39 in D 19 in
Georgian 18th Century Serpentine Side Cabinet Commode
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Tapering Legs.
The term commode can be somewhat confusing with regards to antique furniture as it is
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wooden chest of drawers.
With a terrific old finish.
In cherry wood with a polar
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
American 4 Drawer Antique Salesman's Sample Cherry Veneered Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., American, four drawer miniature chest with Sheraton style pulls, on scalloped blocked feet
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood, Cherry
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English Mahogany Sheraton Chest
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Inlaid Sheraton mahogany chest with two small drawers over three full graduated drawers on splay
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Antique 1840s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Cherry Sheraton Style Two Drawer Side Table
Located in Cloverdale, IN
This item features 2 front drawers with dual drop leaves supported by swing arm brackets. The top extends to 32" wide when fully extended.
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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Sheraton Cherry Dresser Chest of Drawers Federal Hepplewhite
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Sheraton chest of drawers. Made from cherry with a rectangular form. Features three hand
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Antique 19th Century Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
H 35 in W 21.625 in D 41.25 in
Antique Sheraton Mahogany & Flame Mahogany Swell Front & Reeded Leg Chest, c1820
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton chest of drawers offers flame mahogany construction with scrolled backsplash
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 47 in W 46.25 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers with Original Finish and Pulls
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton chest of drawers offers cherry construction with four graduated long drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 43.5 in W 41.5 in L 43.5 in
Antique Sheraton Tiger Maple & Cherry Four Drawer Chest, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton chest offers tiger maple construction with upper deep drawer over four long
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton chest of drawers offers mahogany construction with scrolled backsplash and two
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Chest of Drawers, after Sheraton Georgian, circa 1795
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine example of an English antique chest of drawers in the manner of Sheraton from the
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 41.74 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Antique Sheraton Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Antique Sheraton-revival inlaid-and-banded mahogany chest of drawers, with solid oak-lined drawers
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Sheraton Cherry Blanket Chest, Circa 1830’s
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton blanket chest offers cherry construction with top opening to painted interior
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Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Blanket Chests
Materials
Cherry
Large Antique Inlaid Sheraton Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This large antique inlaid bow fronted chest of drawers is a top quality item of furniture, totally
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Sheraton Style Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made small proportioned walnut chest of drawers in the antique
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Vintage 1950s British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Satinwood
Antique English Satinwood Chest Sheraton Style
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English bow front chest of drawers satinwood with boxwood banding Sheraton Style Circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Boxwood
Antique Sheraton Faux Painted Softwood Tall Chest circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton tall chest offers softwood paneled construction with faux painted drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
Sheraton Revival Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn226 very attractive turn of the century Sheraton Revival period bow fronted mahogany chest of
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Antique 1890s English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Transitional Sheraton Grain Painted Four-Drawer Chest, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique transitional Sheraton chest of drawers features salmon grain painted finish with case
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Sheraton Inlaid Victorian 1860 Chest of Drawers Satinwood & Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Sheraton inlaid satinwood & mahogany chest of
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Antique 1860s English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Satinwood
H 42.72 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Sheraton Chest Drawers Mahogany Serpentine Commode 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique chest of drawers after Sheraton
Featues a serpentine form and four drawers so
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Antique 1810s Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Sheraton Mahogany Satinwood Band Bachelors Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheraton Mahogany Satinwood Banded Bachelor's Chest. This chest has a nice patina
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Sheraton Floral Carved Tiger Maple High Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton high chest offers tiger maple construction with shaped backsplash having floral
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 56.5 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique 19th C. Early American Country Pine Chest of Drawers Sheraton Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century American pine dresser. Rectangular form with four drawers featuring sheraton
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Antique Late 19th Century Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 35 in W 38.5 in D 17 in
Antique Flame Mahogany Sheraton Chest with Full Rope Twist Columns, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton flame mahogany chest of drawers features shaped backsplash with two glove
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 48.75 in W 45 in D 20 in
Antique Transitional Empire to Sheraton Birdseye Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Transitional Empire to Sheraton chest of drawers offers bird's-eye maple construction
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Birdseye Maple, Glass
Antique George III Sheraton Painted Chest Drawers Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III painted mahogany chest of drawers, in the Sheraton
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sheraton Revival Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
bracket feet. This antique chest of drawers is in home ready condition. c1900
H33" W32 3/4" D20 3/4"
H84cm
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Half-Moon Sheraton Mahogany Inlaid Commode
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian half-moon commode in beautiful Sheraton style. There is no
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Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Chest of Drawers, Manner of Sheraton, English, Georgian, circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine example of an antique chest of drawers in the manner of Sheraton, English from the
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 44.49 in W 36.03 in D 18.9 in
Georgian Mahogany Satinwood Bow Front Chest Drawers Sheraton Period 18th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An elegant Figured Exhibition Quality Sheraton Period (1790-1820) Mahogany Bow Fronted Three Drawer
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.75 in W 36 in D 21.25 in
Sublime circa 1900 Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Sheraton Inlay
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Sheraton Revival, satinwood and Mahogany inlay Chest of drawers
A good looking well made and decorative
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Antique Early 1900s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
Antique American Sheraton Decktop Dresser from Salem, Massachusetts
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique American Sheraton maple dresser, decktop of two drawers over four drawers. Wonderful ball
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Finest Quality Sheraton Revival Satinwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
. This antique chest of drawers retains its original finish which has been cleaned and waxed, all in home
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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Sheraton Cherry & Mahogany Two Drawer Side Stand 19th C.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Ann antique Sheraton side stand offers cherry and mahogany construction with case having two
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Mahogany
Antique Georgian Small Mahogany Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany chest of four
long drawers having well figured
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sheraton Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Brushing Slide, circa 1800, England
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Sheraton mahogany bowfront chest with crossbanded top with string inlay, brushing slide, 4
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 37.25 in W 39.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique inlaid mahogany bachelors chest of drawers of small proportions and in excellent condition
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Sheraton Wardrobes Revival Antique Mahogany Closet 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb pair of Sheraton Revival mahogany wardrobes.
These wardrobes are of superb quality.
Each
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Antique Early 1900s Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Burr Elm Georgian Style Side Chests
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of antique burr elm Georgian style side chests. They were made in England, they
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Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Large Antique Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This large impressive inlaid mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers is a top quality item of
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Early 20th Century British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Miniature English Mahogany Chest Sheraton Style Chest - Circa 1850's
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Antique Miniature Commode. English, Mahogany, circa 1850's in a Sheraton Style with glass knobs. 12
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Antique Sheraton Carved Cherry Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton carved cherry chest of drawers features scrolled broken arch backsplash with
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Tin
Antique Sheraton Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Sheraton or Federal style tallboy dresser, circa 1930s. Made from mahogany with a "2
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Vintage 1930s Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Huntley Sheraton Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Sheraton style tallboy dresser by Huntley Furniture, circa 1930s. Made from mahogany
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Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 49.5 in W 34.5 in D 20.25 in
Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Flamed Birch Tallboy Chest Dresser Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive American Sheraton / Federal tallboy chest of drawers, circa first quarter 19th
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Antique 1830s Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 46.5 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
New York Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1900, Signed Ernest F. Hagen
By Ernest F. Hagen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful historic NYC Chest of Drawers by the renowned New York cabinet maker and biographer to
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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 47 in W 45.5 in D 22.25 in
Antique American Federal Mahogany Sheraton Drawere Server Chest New England 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American Federal period Sheraton mahogany three drawer server table/ chest, circa
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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Serving Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 40.75 in W 30 in D 19.5 in
Antique Tiger Maple Dresser With Original Brass Hardware
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely stunning antique American Sheraton (1820s or 1830s) tiger maple chest of drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Sheraton Inlaid & Ebonized Flame Mahogany & Burl Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English Sheraton flame mahogany bow front four-drawer chest features burl inset reserves
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Sheraton Chest Drawers Mahogany Serpentine Commode 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique chest of drawers after Sheraton
Featues a serpentine form and four drawers so
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Antique 1810s Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Early Tall English Sheridan Bow Front Chest/Desk
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful tall antique Sharaton chest with writing desk. Mahogany front inlaid top, secondary wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Sheraton Mahogany & Cherry Chest of Drawers, Circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton chest of drawers offers mahogany and cherry construction with shaped top over
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Chest Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton chest of drawers offers mahogany construction with top having backsplash and
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Metal
Antique Sheraton Cherry Four Drawer Swell Front Chest Circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Antique American New England Sheraton Cherry Maple Dresser Chest Drawers, 1825
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American New England Federal period 'Tiger' maple and cherry chest of four drawers
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Maple
H 42 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique Sheraton Flame Mahogany Folk Art Chest with Star Inlaid Pulls
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton flame mahogany Folk Art chest of drawers offers case with spool carved border
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
American Sheraton Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, New York, circa 1815
By Michael Allison
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely American Sheraton chest of drawers in mahogany from New York, circa 1815. Veneer work on
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sublime Pair of circa 1900 Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Sheraton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, walnut with sheraton revival, satinwood and mahogany inlay chest of drawers.
A good looking well made
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Antique Early 1900s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
Antique Figured Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and handsome three drawer Bachelor's Chest dating to the 19th Century. The top with
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Antique 19th Century Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Sheraton Tiger Maple & Cherry Tall Chest, C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton tall chest offers shaped backsplash over cherry case having birds eye maple
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Cherry, Maple
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Important Sheraton 1859 Dated Flamed Hardwood Lion Head Handle Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely absolutely exquisite, original Sheraton, flamed mahogany, bow fronted 1859 dated chest of drawers with Lion's head handles.
These dr...
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$4,803 Sale Price
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H 44.3 in W 47.84 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Baroque Style Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Baroque style commode, circa 1750.
Various precious wood veneers on solid fir wood. Profile framed passively curved frame on pressed ball feet. In the front two drawers, in...
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Fir
Antique Victorian Flamed Hardwood Two over Four Chest of Drawers Timber Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely large scaled, Flamed Mahogany, Victorian two over four, chest of drawers
A good looking well made and decorative piece, this is a lo...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$2,641 Sale Price
30% Off
H 51.38 in W 48.04 in D 21.86 in
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Antique Sheraton Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sheraton chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique sheraton chest — often made from wood, hardwood and mahogany — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique sheraton chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An antique sheraton chest, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Antique Sheraton Chest?
The average selling price for an antique sheraton chest at 1stDibs is $3,791, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $28,587 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 Sheraton Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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, 2024To 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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