Traditional Mahogany Bow Front Chest by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a classic Mahogany inlaid bow front chest by Leighton Hall. Its design was inspired by chests from the early 1800s. It features four drawers, solid brass hardware and faux ke...
Mahogany
Large English Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of mahogany featuring a bowed top over four beaded drawers with brass pulls, and set upon an apron base with splay feet.
Metal, Brass
19th Century Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is an unusual 19th century antique Victorian mahogany bow front chest with a white marble top. It has a thumb moulded edge, two short and three drawers long drawers in figured m...
Mahogany
Georgian Era Bow Front Chest of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow front chest of drawers from the Georgian Era, c.1810, featuring a bowed top with a grooved beaded trim around the facing top edge, over a frieze of three beaded lo...
Metal, Brass
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Circa 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic English Victorian chest of drawers crafted from mahogany Circa 1840 The top actually lifts up to reveal a storage department - please see photos Elegant bow front with beaut...
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Quality Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
A beautiful antique Georgian quality mahogany bow front chest of drawers dating from 1800, boasting elegant proportions and a wonderfully rich mahogany colour. This timeless piece fe...
Mahogany
19th century bow front oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century bowfront oak chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality robust chest of drawers made in oak. Bowfront shaped and fitted with 4 drawers and original ornate brass handles...
Oak
Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The fine chest with four graduated drawers each with fine string inlay and with a pair of brass oval bales decorated with a classical columned rotunda and brass key holes. All drawer...
Brass
English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany in the Georgian style, featuring a bowed top with a beautiful decoratively inlaid edge, over a frieze of two small beaded dr...
Brass
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, with brushing slide, three long graduated oak lined drawers with brass oval plate handles, raised on splayed bracket feet.
Mahogany
Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Bowfront Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers. All drawers opening and closing smoothly Measures 32" in width", 19" in depth and 32" in height. ...
Mahogany
Period Regency Chest of Drawers Mahogany Bow Front 1830
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers This chest of drawers is raised upon splay feet with a shaped apron Period Regency circa 1830 Having an arrangement of 2 over 3 graduate...
Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany Bow Front Chests by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of mahogany bow front 3-drawer chests by Century Furniture. The chests feature banded/serpentine fronts, dovetail joint construction, brass medallion pulls, and a removable marb...
Marble
Vintage Maitland-Smith Tooled Leather Covered Bow Front Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted elegant tooled leather covered bow front chest in dark brown with gilt Greek key tooling. The top and sides with a center gilt star motif. A pull-out return over thr...
Brass
Fine Antique American Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique American bow front chest with four graduated drawer with oval brass drop pull handles and oval escutcheon plates. The drawers flanked by fluted corner columns, planked back a...
Brass
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
English bow front chest on chest early 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Mahogany bow front chest on chest early 19th century.
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Figured Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Early 20th Century Figured Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers A handsome early 20th century figured walnut bow front chest of drawers, with a gently bowed front and attractive well-ma...
Walnut
1930s Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, Rococo Style, Italian
Located in London, GB
This Italian 1930s bow-fronted chest of drawers is masterfully crafted with intricate olive wood and walnut marquetry. The piece is designed in the Rococo style, characterised by its...
Olive, Walnut
Antique Regency Bow Front Dresser, Wood & Brass, Circa 1850s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Regency Style four drawer bow front dresser with brass pulls & keyholes.
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1860
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers handmade in England in the 1860s using oak and mahogany veneer. The chest features four rows of drawers all showing beautiful handmade dovetail joints and bow front ...
Mahogany, Oak
Adams Style Bow Front Mahogany Chest by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a classic inlaid bow front chest by Leighton Hall. Its design was inspired by Adams style chests from the early 1800s. It features four drawers, solid brass hardware and faux...
Mahogany
Classic Inlaid Bow Front Mahogany Chest by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a classic mahogany inlaid bow front chest by Leighton Hall. Its design was inspired by chests from the early 1800s. It features five drawers, solid brass hardware and faux ke...
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Bow-Fronted Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
A George III period figured mahogany bow-fronted tallboy of attractive small proportions, having moulded and kingwood crossbanded cornice above seven cock beaded drawers supported on...
Kingwood, Mahogany
Regency Bow-Front Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 19th Century, UK
Located in High Point, NC
This exceptional Regency bow-front chest of drawers exemplifies the refined elegance that defined British cabinetmaking at the height of its golden age. Crafted from richly grained m...
Mahogany
English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four drawers, each beaded edge drawer with flame mahogany vene...
Metal, Brass
Bow-Front Italian Carved-Wood Chest from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood raised chest with bow front, from the 19th century. This antique chest from Italy has a softly-rounded bow shaped front which carries through from the top to t...
Metal
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Bow-Front Chest on Chest
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Georgian George III mahogany bow-front chest on chest, fitted with eight drawers arranged with a two-over-three drawer configuration to the upper section, set above three long draw...
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Hepplewhite Handles
Located in Leicester, GB
Large Antique Victorian (1837-1901) Bow Front Chest Of Drawers. Made in England. This is a tall design with two over three drawers, which are all beautifully made with oak bottoms. T...
Mahogany
English bow front mahogany chest on Bracket feet, five drawer
Located in Houston, TX
This English chest is a well made piece of furniture. It has Five drawers that slide easily and have locks and key That function well. The front has a gentle bow front that Gives a ...
Mahogany
Antique George IV Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome period George IV (1820-1830) mahogany bow front chest of drawers dresser - commode.
Brass
American Federal Feathered Birch and Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
American Federal mahogany and feathered birch bow front chest of drawers, circa 1800. With a single board bow shape top with birch inlaid front and side edges, conforming case with 4...
Brass
$3,263Sale Price|30% Off
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
This late 19th-0early 20th century English handsome large and tall chest of drawers in rich mahogany has a bow front, is outfitted with five total drawers, two smaller top drawers, w...
Mahogany
19th Century English Painted Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English painted hepplewhite bow front chest of drawers.
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Three Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of three equally sized beaded drawers, each with ori...
Metal, Brass
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four graduating beaded drawers, each with origina...
Metal, Brass
Georgian Style Hand Painted Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
Elegant & graceful hand painted mahogany bow front chest with gracefully curved drawers adorned with circular brass with circular brass plate handles. Sturdy dovetailed construct...
Brass
Antique Edwardian Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality figured mahogany bow fronted chest of four drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow fronted shape top with a moulded edge above four figured mahogany b...
Other
Regency Style Tooled Leather Bow Front Chest Att. To Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome leather bound bow front chest attributed to Maitland-Smith. It has six drawers with brass hardware. The leather is tooled and banded throughout the body of the chest.
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Burr Walnut Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome early 19th-century English Regency bow-front chest of drawers, distinguished by richly figured burr walnut veneers and beautifully balanced proportions. The gently curved ...
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers Figured Mahogany Brass Handles
Located in Suffolk, GB
A very elegant bow front chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany, the serpentine front giving it a refined and timeless look. The proportions are particularly pleasing, with...
Mahogany
Italian 1800s Petite Walnut Three-Drawer Bow Front Chest with Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Italian petite walnut three-drawer chest from the early 19th century, with banding and tapered feet. Created in Italy during the early years of the 19th century, this petite walnut...
Walnut
Flame Mahogany Bow Front Claw Feet 3 Drawers Dresser Chippindale Style MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flame Mahogany Bow Front Claw Feet 3 Drawers Dresser Chippindale Style MINT
Mahogany
$1,237Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality small Georgian 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers C1820. Lovely compact proportions. Great rare item, which has no loose joints. Good age, colour ...
Wood
American Hepplewhite Cherry Satinwood Inlay Bow Front Chest on Splayed Feet 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite Cherry graduated bow front chest of drawers with satinwood border and string inlays, four cross banded mahogany drawer fronts, circular foliage brasses, central ...
Brass
$3,798Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers- Fine Quality Gillows
Located in Wisbech, England
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Stamped Gillows A 19th-century mahogany bow front chest of drawers stamped Gillows, which showcases attractive ...
Wood
English Victorian Pine Bow-Front Chest of Drawers, 1880s, 2 over 3 drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
I love the warm color and shape of this 1880s English bow front PINE Chest of Drawers. I have only seen 3 bow front pine chest of drawers in 20 years. One is in my daughter's room ...
Pine
$5,130Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, American, Bedroom, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique bow front chest of drawers. An American, flame and oak 4 drawer bedroom chest, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Beautifully presented example...
Oak
English 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Flame Veneer, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English 19th-century mahogany bow front chest offers a striking balance of refinement and warmth, showcasing a beautifully bookmatched flame veneer across its two drawers. The b...
Mahogany
Near Pair of French LouisXV style Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Bedside Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Near Pair of French LouisXV style Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Bedside Drawers, side Cabinets The chests have each 4 drawers they have a bow shaped front and curved sides they have i...
Wood
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest Of Drawers C.1815
Located in London, GB
A regency mahogany and line inlaid bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century (c.1815) A regency mahogany and line inlaid bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century, with ...
Mahogany, Rosewood
Classic Inlaid Bow Front Yew Wood Chest by Leighton Hall - Showroom Sample
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a classic Yew wood inlaid bow front chest by Leighton Hall. Its design was inspired by Adams style chests from the early 1800s. It features five drawers, solid brass hardware...
Mahogany
A Very Fine Pair of Large 19th Century Bow Fronted Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of 19th Century mahogany bow fronted bedside chests of grand proportions, exceptional quality and fabulously hand carved with gorgeously rich patination and grain. T...
Brass
American Cherry Bow Front Graduated Chest of Drawers. Rhode Island. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cherry bow front chest with carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers, original oval brasses, carved quarter columns, and terminating on original ogee bracket feet. Sec...
Brass
$2,271Sale Price|35% Off
Early 19th-Century George III Flame Walnut Bow-Front Chest of Drawers, UK
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 19th-century George III period walnut bow-front chest of drawers. Handcrafted from beautifully figured wood. The rectangular bow-fronted top sits above four spacious drawers wi...
Brass
19th Century Gray Danish Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Danish Empire small chest of three drawers or nightstand, crafted in oak. The case has a gentle bow front that gives the piece a graceful and refined look in a compact s...
Oak, Paint
19th Century Regency Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers with Hand-painted Decor
Located in Solebury, PA
A distinguished 19th-century Regency mahogany bow-front hand-painted chest of drawers is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of neoclassical English furniture. This exquisite ...
Brass
French 18th Century Régence Chest of Drawers with Bow Front in Grey-Blue
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large French Régence bow front chest of drawers, c. 1740–1760. This decorative chest features a beautiful grey-blue painted finish and a faux marble top with a moulded edge, adding ...
Brass
English Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers circa 1870 with Bookmatch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English burr walnut bow front chest circa 1870 with bookmatched veneer on the sides, four drawers, and splayed bracket feet. Delight in the distinguished allure of this English 19th ...
Brass
Bow Front Banded Top Inlayed Double Door One Drawer Sideboard Buffet Server MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow Front Banded Burlwood Top Inlayed Double Door One Drawer Sideboard Buffet Server MINT!
Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
English Pine Bow Front Chest of Drawers, c. 1880 with original knobs and feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
*Lovely Victorian English pine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1880. This English pine bow front chest has a beautiful creamy color. And, it has very few knots, which is rare in pine. *This...
Pine
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.
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