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Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in
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Antique 1890s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
H 60.63 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
18th Century English George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George II Burr walnut chest on chest, having a flared cornice above an
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique burr walnut blanket chest / trunk. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
Antique Burr Walnut Blanket Chest / Trunk
H 19.3 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest on Legs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique chest of drawers on legs in burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest on Legs
Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest on Legs
H 29.53 in W 16.15 in D 14.97 in
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality burr walnut chest on stand having a quality crossbanded burr walnut top with a
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Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
H 44.69 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality burr walnut chest on stand. The top of the chest has an arched pediment
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Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5491 Attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.126 in W 47.244 in D 21.654 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 45.67 in W 35.04 in D 20.08 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique 1890s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 52.76 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful little antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 25.6 in W 18.12 in D 13.39 in
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality victorian influenced chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 19.25 in
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful small antique burr walnut chest of drawers. It is in the Georgian style, this
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality swedish chest of drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 38.25 in W 40.75 in D 20 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

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Antique Burr Walnut Lowboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut lowboy chest of drawers. This was made in England, it is in the
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Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Lowboy Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Lowboy Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 18.12 in
Burr Walnut Venner Chest Of Drawers On Legs With Wood Top
Located in London, GB
The Burr chest of drawers is made in burr walnut veneer with three lines that divide in equal
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2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Burr Walnut & Inlaid Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French serpentine fronted burr walnut chest of six drawers Circa 1870 in date
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Antique 1870s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Antique Burr Walnut & Inlaid Chest 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut & Inlaid Chest 19th Century
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century burr walnut secretaire chest on chest with original brass handles and canted
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 77.56 in W 42.92 in D 22.05 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique miniature Victorian Wellington chest of drawers in burr walnut. This dates from
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers, burr walnut veneered top with cross banded
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1870. Beautiful quality walnut chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1880. Great quality tall chest of drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Georgian style burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th century Swedish burr birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish birch root chest of drawers circa 1880. 4 equal proportioned drawers, each
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1855. We are pleased to offer this piece for sale.  Profusely using birch root veneers on every surface. Matched birch veneers used which span ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers circa 1890. Striking walnut and burr
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large antique 1920s burr Walnut Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine and stylish large antique, English burr walnut veneered, 1920s four drawer chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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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Antique 1870s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne transitional to George I Burr and Figured Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
. Dents, dings and minor losses to bun feet and the chest overall. No keys. Very faint outline of earlier
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century. This
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Vintage 1980s French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century. This
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Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Fine Burr Walnut Georgian Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s In the Manner of Queen Anne & George 1st Burr
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III burr walnut chest of drawers. The top of the chest has walnut
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis Revival Burr Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Louis Revival small serpentine fronted burr walnut two drawer chest, Circa 1890
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Antique 1890s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Commodes, or bedside chests, circa 1830 in date. They are crafted from the most beautiful burr walnut
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Antique 1830s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Swedish Mid-20th Century Elm and Burr Fitted Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers circa 1960. Stunning chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

George II Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Stately George II walnut burr chest on stand with scalloped apron situated on cabriole legs. Fine
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Antique 18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

George II Walnut Chest on Stand
George II Walnut Chest on Stand
H 63 in W 39 in D 21.75 in
Art Deco English Burr Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of five drawers originating from England and dating to the 1930
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Burr Walnut Oxblood Leather Triple Filing Cabinet Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Burr Walnut triple bank filing cabinet with three
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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Walnut

LOVELY VINTAGE BURR WALNUT BACHERLORS CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH A BUTLER SLiDE
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Burr Walnut Chest Of Drawers. A lovely
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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th Century Birch and Burr Chest of Drawers by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century birch and burr chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten circa 1940. Here we present a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Military Campaign Style Vintage Burr Walnut Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut Military Campaign style, side
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Gentleman's Dressing Table Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this rare vintage burr yew wood military campaign gentleman’s compendium
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

ART DECO BURR WALNUT CABiNETS TALL BOY CHEST OF DRAWERS PLENTY STORAGE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
, this 1920s Art Deco burr walnut veneer on hardwood cabinets tall boy chest of drawers combines timeless
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20th Century British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

SUPER FiNE FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 BURR ELM CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
1780-1800 George III Fully restored Burr Elm small chest of drawers Please note the delivery fee
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Lovely Pair of Burr Yew Wood Small Sized Tallboy Chests of Drawers Lamp Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood tall boy chests of
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Fine George IV Burr Oak Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Morel and Seddon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine George IV burr oak chest of drawers in the manner of Morel and Seddon, of rectangular form
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Antique 19th Century British George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4973, attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century Emirian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this extremely well made Regency style chest on stand by Theodore
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Childs Walnut Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century, victorian, burr walnut childs chest, of useful proportions, having
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Childs Walnut Wellington Chest
19th Century Childs Walnut Wellington Chest
H 22.5 in W 14.75 in D 10.5 in
Georgian 18th Century Elm Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
century georgian chest it has been constructed using the most wonderful, rare burr elm veneers which have
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Georgian 18th Century Elm Chest Of Drawers
Georgian 18th Century Elm Chest Of Drawers
H 37.75 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a walnut and Kashmir walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in England, circa, 1825. The
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
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Burr Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic burr chest on chest available at 1stDibs. A burr chest on chest — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are 714 variations of the antique or vintage burr chest on chest you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect burr chest on chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each burr chest on chest bearing Georgian, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made burr chest on chest over the years, but those crafted by Waring & Gillow, Harrods and Bevan Funnell Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Burr Chest On Chest?

The average selling price for a burr chest on chest at 1stDibs is $2,730, while they’re typically $440 on the low end and $353,042 for the highest priced.

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 Burr 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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