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Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

Turn of the Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
An expressive patina gives this vintage wooden chest of drawers a unique personality. Built in
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Turn of the Century French Patinated Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
vintage wooden chest of drawers a unique and compelling personality. Built in France at the turn of the
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 1900s, France. This lovely vintage piece features five equally
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Antique 1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 20.9 in D 28 in
Vintage Typographic Chest of Drawers in Wood, Original Label
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful wooden typographic chest of drawers with original label "La Xilografica Badia Polesine
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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers is a remarkable antique furniture piece that
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

Set of two Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
In the world of antique furniture, burr walnut wooden chests of drawers with English Campaign
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1870s British Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800. Amazing Empire oak dresser made by Danish master
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Late 18th Century Danish Empire Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
H 47.64 in W 47.64 in D 23.04 in
Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Edwardian 4 drawer chest of drawers. On original wheels for easy handling. Original wooden
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century French Chest of Drawers in Wood and Red Marble
Located in Milano, IT
chest of drawers has a very hard and classic rectangular shape, there are 4 wooden punched support legs
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Victorian Carved Oak Sewing Chest of Drawers, Card Filing or Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Antique Oak versatile use Sewing Drawers Solid Wooden 6 in Original Cabinet Case Drawer. Great
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Marble

Danish 1880s Off White Painted Serpentine Front Chest with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
graduated drawers. This Danish wooden chest, dating back to around 1880, is a captivating blend of classical
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Industrial Wooden Filling Cabinet, 1940's
Located in Praha, CZ
Exceptional vintage wooden filing cabinet saved from a factory in former Czechoslovakia
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Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Industrial Wooden Cabinet with Original Handels, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Amazing industrial wooden cabinet with 20 drawers with original metal handles. This vintage filling
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Early 20th Century Czech Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Japanese Meiji Zebra Wood Tansu Chest in Isho-Dansu Style with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
period in the later years of the 19th century, this wooden Isho-dansu clothing chest features a linear
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

Antique Wooden Drawer Bank
Located in High Point, NC
drawers have also attained a vintage patina, ranging from bright silver to deep, oxidized burgundy.
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19th Century European Rustic Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Antique Wooden Drawer Bank
Antique Wooden Drawer Bank
H 34.1 in W 26.6 in D 14.2 in
Chest, 17th Century, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
17th century Spanish wooden chest Chestnut chest. No restorations needed. Original patina
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17th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Chestnut

Chest, 17th Century, Spain
Chest, 17th Century, Spain
H 30 in W 61 in D 22 in
1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
with handfuls of documents, opening and slamming drawers on this vintage, green patinated filing
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1920s French Industrial Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
H 40.2 in W 39.4 in D 17.7 in
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Serpentine Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers commode, early 20th century, having a
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Green Vintage Wooden Apothecary Cabinet or Chest with Drawers
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing green industrial wooden Apothekary cabinet or chest with 8 drawers with original glass
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19th Century German Industrial Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage specimen collector's chest of drawers. A French, solid walnut four drawer
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Freestanding Side Table or Chest Lajos Kozma 1920s
By Lajos Kozma
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage freestanding walnut pagoda like chest or side table attributed to Lajos Kozma
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1920s Art Deco Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (19th Century - Edo Period) Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
Japanese Tansu Storage Chest (Edo Period - 19th Century). Tansu are traditional portable wooden
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and wooden chest of drawers from 20th century central Europe. Matured, yet compellingly
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19th Century European Industrial Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
Vintage Czech Industrial Workbench
H 34.1 in W 50 in D 23.4 in
Vintage Country French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
, including as a dining buffet, server, monumental bedroom commode - chest of drawers, media credenza, office
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Fruitwood

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
Located in Hudson, NY
drawers that slide out for cards as well as a central larger drawer for chips. Retaining its original
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

English Edwardian Folding Games Table
English Edwardian Folding Games Table
H 26.75 in W 30 in D 30 in

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Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Oak, Softwood

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Antique Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
H 68.9 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
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Walnut Machinist's Factory Tool Box c.1940-FREE SHIPPING
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18th C. French Commode w/Nicely Carved Trim Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Pair of French Rococo Mirrored Armoire Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of 19th century French Rococo mirrored doors can be used for dressing room closet or cupboard doors. Beautiful inset paneling, Rococo lock escutcheons and bevelled mirrors a...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode Marble Top Restored Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode with a Marble Top. The beautiful Crotch Mahogany has been carefully book-matched and appears to be all original. Our Old Plank Restorat...
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1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Oak Cigar Display Case
Located in Oakwood, GA
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Antique Oak Cigar Display Case
Antique Oak Cigar Display Case
H 42 in W 48 in D 28 in
Midcentury Italian Carved Walnut Wood and Leather Foldable 3-Step Library Ladder
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian carved walnut wood foldable step ladder with three stairs with great twisted turned legs. Each step is upholstered with the original red leather decorated with gold...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Vintage Italian Rustic Wooden Ladder Stair Step
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful rustic ladder crafted of sturdy wood with a simple design and nice patina. Sure to bring lots of character and rustic elegance to any room using minimal space. Great for di...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Cedar Coffer Chest Mexico 1750
Located in Portland, OR
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
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1790s English Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Elm

Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
H 41.5 in W 26.5 in D 25.5 in
19th C. Spanish Leather-Wrapped Secretary Cabinet on a Custom Iron Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Spanish secretary desk, on custom iron base. This antique case piece from Spain has a leather-wrapped exterior which is adorn in nail-head accents, original iron hardw...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Period Leather Carved Cedar Travel Chest
Located in Forney, TX
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17th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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1900s French Vintage Fruit Picking Painting Ladder Library Ladder /Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
1900s French vintage fruit picking / painting ladder. This ladder will be great as an vintage library ladder It is sturdy and usable. We currently have a couple of these ladder...
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Vintage Book Press
Located in Katonah, NY
Vintage book press. Typical form, with wooden central turn-screw and two functional drawers. Deep
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Early 20th Century American Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

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H 54 in W 26 in D 14 in
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
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Brass

1850s French Wooden White Patinated Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into the romantic era of the 1850s with this French wooden chest of drawers, adorned with
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Mirrored 1920-40s Chest of Drawers, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Lovely vintage Venetian mirrored chest of drawers from around 1920-40s France. The chest of
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Early 19th Century French Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

Mirrored 1920-40s Chest of Drawers, France
Mirrored 1920-40s Chest of Drawers, France
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 17.33 in
Large Victorian Burr Ash Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian burr ash chest of drawers It is very rare to find a piece made in burr ash
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Ash

19th Century French Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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19th Century French Country Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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19th Century French Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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20th Century Black French Art Deco Pair of Ebonized Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
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1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Vintage Wooden Commode, 70s
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Industrial Wooden Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
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Industrial Wooden Filing Cabinet, 1930s
Industrial Wooden Filing Cabinet, 1930s
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 23.82 in
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Located in Leicester, GB
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Located in Praha, CZ
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Located in Dusseldorf, DE
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English Wooden chest of drawers with not-uniform white finish, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
English Wooden chest of drawers with not-uniform white finish, 1700s Wooden chest of drawers with a
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Antique Industrial Vintage Haberdashery Shop Display Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By JC King LP
Located in Sale, GB
'. - A total of 16 glazed drawers with original brass handles, 4 large closed wooden drawers to the
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20th Century French Art Deco Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Small Chrome Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Art Deco French chest made of hand carved Mahogany with four drawers
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Marble-Top Carved Wooden Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
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19th Century American American Colonial Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Marble

Vintage Marble-Top Carved Wooden Dresser
Vintage Marble-Top Carved Wooden Dresser
H 30.38 in W 40.75 in D 19.63 in
Vintage Industrial Wooden Cabinet with Original Brass Labels, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
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Wood

Late 19th Century Japanese Ko Tansu Chest
Located in Sacramento, CA
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Located in Forney, TX
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Located in High Point, NC
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1780s Dutch Oak Cabinet
H 102.4 in W 75.6 in D 23.6 in
Vintage Solid Fronted Haberdashery Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Nice solid wooden chest of drawers with metal handles from the late 19th-early 20th century. Well
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Late 19th Century English Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Vintage Hand Painted Wooden Commode, Italian Style, 1930s Style
Located in Budapest, HU
This vintage hand painted commode is made out of veneered wood, is hand painted in Italian style
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French Vintage Writing Bureau in Limed Oak
Located in Wolverhampton, GB
down, held stable with the two wooden batons that glide out underneath. The drawers open well and
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19th Century French Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

French Vintage Writing Bureau in Limed Oak
French Vintage Writing Bureau in Limed Oak
H 37.41 in W 34.26 in D 15.75 in
1930s Wooden Plan Chest Architect Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
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Brass

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Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique vintage wooden chest of drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all antique vintage wooden chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Antique vintage wooden chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique vintage wooden chest of drawers made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Vintage Wooden Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for antique vintage wooden chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique vintage wooden chest of drawers begin at $636 and can go as high as $8,595, while the average can fetch as much as $3,229.

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.

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