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Late George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest on Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century late george III Mahogany bowfront chest on chest A flame Mahogany chest on chest
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Antique 1860s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
H 40.5 in W 40.25 in D 21 in
Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, rare Early 20th Century American Empire Bow Front Flame Mahogany chest on chest of
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
H 41.5 in W 41.75 in D 20.75 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
H 42.5 in W 41.5 in D 20.75 in
Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
An elegant smaller antique bowfront bureau. The mahogany is a rich medium color with a lovely grain
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century bowfront oak chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality robust chest of drawers made
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
H 36.6 in W 40.75 in D 21.5 in
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bookmatched Veneered Bowfront Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome bowfront chest of drawers with bookmatched flame mahogany veneer. Other features of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small 19th Century Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality And Attractive Mid 19th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Of Unusual Diminiutuve
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Mahogany Bowfront Chest Of Drawers Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb bowfront mahogany chest of drawers circa 1800 from England chest which has the front as
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Decorative 18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative 18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured and
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine bowfront chest of drawers in mahogany from the beginning of the 19th century - England
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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, the crossbanded top decorated with white
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bowfront Chest of Drawers Circa 1800 in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine regency bowfront chest of drawers in mahogany from the beginning of the 19th century circa
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bowfront Chest of Drawers Circa 1800 in Mahogany
Bowfront Chest of Drawers Circa 1800 in Mahogany
H 37.01 in W 39.77 in D 22.05 in
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Bleached English Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Great color on this 19th century bleached English mahogany bowfront chest of drawers. 2 drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bowfront Chest Of Drawers Regency Period In Mahogany Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine and rare bowfront chest of drawers from the Regency period circa 1800 - England in mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Bowfront Chest of Drawers after Thomas Sheraton
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers in the Thomas Sheraton, the shaped
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Antique 19th Century Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Flame Mahogany Regency Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Splayed Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique bowfront bureau from England. Note the dramatic flame mahogany grain as well as the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

20th century bowfront mahogany chest of drawers by Adam Richwood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality mahogany chest of drawers by well known English furniture makers Adam Richwood of
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Quality Early 19th Century Tall Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th century tall mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a lovely
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Highly Decorative Early 19th Century Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative early 19th Century flame mahogany and inlaid bowfront chest of drawers, the
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Antique 1830s British William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a nice figured
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Antique 1820s British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Two-over-two Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Original Feet and Brasses
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique bowfront mahogany bureau from England. Note the dramatic veneer around the tea-caddy top
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany
Located in Charleston, SC
Very good 19th century English 4-drawer bowfront chest of drawers with figured mahogany on bracket
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George IV Mahogany Bowfront Chest, Splayed Feet, Druce & Co, English, ca. 1830
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A George IV Period Bowfront Chest in Figured mahogany, with four graduated and cock-beaded drawers
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Antique 1810s English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite Antique English Inlaid Flame Mahog. Hepp. Style Bowfront Chest of Dwrs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Charleston, SC
rosewood inlaid bookmatched flame or crotch mahogany Bowfront two short over three long drawers with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC
By Karges Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC Offered for sale
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style figured mahogany chest of drawers, the bowfront satinwood crossbanded top with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest
Regency Mahogany Chest
H 32.25 in W 36 in D 20 in
English Painted Five Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English painted bowfront chest of drawers with wooden handles. Chest features two
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Painted Five Drawer Chest
English Painted Five Drawer Chest
H 41 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style mahogany and flame veneered bowfront chest of drawers, fitted with a brushing slide
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 38 in D 22 in
18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 18th Century inlaid mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a lovely figured
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Antique 1790s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Alligator

18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
18th Century inlaid mahogany chest
H 38 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality slight bowfront chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany, flame veneered and walnut banded chest of drawers, the bowfront
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

Empire Style Mahogany Bowfront Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Empire style mahogany commode, early 20th c., bow front case fitted with pull-out leather brushing slide, over three drawers, flanked by fluted corner posts, rising on tapered legs.
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Antique Early 1900s European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Mahogany Bowfront Commode
Empire Style Mahogany Bowfront Commode
H 32.75 in W 49 in D 19.25 in
Early 19th Century South German Inlaid Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome early 19th century German inlaid walnut bowfront chest. Featuring a gorgeous finish and a
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Antique Early 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Faux Bamaboo Chests oF Drawers, French 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
These exquisite bowfront French chests of drawers effortlessly fuse timeless elegance with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique early 19th century mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th Century mahogany bowfront Chest, boxwood strung throughout, having
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
larger bowfront drawers on the chest, all fitted with the original pulls. This is a fine example of Early
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Three Drawers, Diamond Stringing
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian mahogany bowfront chest of three drawers with French feet and diamond shaped
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century S & H Jewell Bowfront from London
Located in High Point, NC
their premises at 29-31 Little Queen Street, Holborn, in London. This chest is spectacular. It has a
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

A Very Rare Early 19th Century Regency Bowfronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 19th Century Regency richly patinated satinwood bowfronted chest of drawers of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Bow Chest Provenance Charteris House Estate Lord & Lady Stanway
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Regency Bowfront chest of three long graduated brass handled drawers, upon bracket feet
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Inlaid 19th Century French Chest of Drawers with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Hopewell, NJ
top is original and the bronze mounts crisply cast. The subtle bowfront lines on the drawer facade and
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Banded Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Annville, PA
This Banded Mahogany Bowfront Chest from expresses great taste in design from the tastefully
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2010s Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Banded Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Banded Mahogany Bowfront Chest
H 30 in W 28 in D 18 in
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
central bowfront with leaf carved and reeded uprights with three frieze drawers and nine further graduated
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
H 36 in W 72 in D 21 in
Antique French Louis XV Blonde Walnut Serpentine Chiffoniere
Located in Dallas, TX
bowfront facade enhanced by the carved molding detail and asymmetrical cast bronze pulls on each drawer. A
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Georgian Miniature Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality George III Period Mahogany Bowfronted Miniature Chest Of Two Short And Three Long
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XIV Régence Trelliswork Marquetry Commode or Sauteuse
Located in Berlin, DE
cabriole legs the commode or so-called sauteuse holds two frieze drawers of bowfront form with Régence or
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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Walnut Bowfront Bachelor Chest with Cupboard Above, Scotland 1930, H181
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage walnut bowfront bachelor chest with Cupboard Above, Scotland 1930, H181 Scotland 1930
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Vintage 1930s Scottish Cabinets

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Walnut

Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Federal style mahogany and figured mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the bowfront reeded
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Dressers

Materials

Wood

Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest
Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest
H 62 in W 48.25 in D 20 in
Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Night Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely 19th century Miniature Chest Of Drawers chest of drawers from England Bowfront miniature
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
19th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Night Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Miniature Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century well-figured and faded mahogany miniature bowfront Chest of 2 short and 3
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency style mahogany, okumé veneered and walnut banded nightstand chest of drawers, the bowfront
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
above well figured bowfront base with three frieze drawers and elegant strung decoration (Dressing
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Table Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Domed Pediment Bowfront Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
In the Hepplewhite manner, an eight-drawer bowfront chest of strikingly grained mahogany. The domed
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany

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Bowfront Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bowfront chest on chest for your home. Frequently made of mahogany, wood and brass, every bowfront chest on chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the bowfront chest on chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Each bowfront chest on chest bearing Georgian, Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Bowfront Chest On Chest?

Prices for a bowfront chest on chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,586 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,191.

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

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions About Bowfront Chest On Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.

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