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Walnut and Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Walnut and Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Walnut and Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A walnut and burr walnut chest of drawers with ormolu mounts and locking pilaster, six graduating

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1730 Item Code: LC1359 A fine quality early

Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique serpentine burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A stunning Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from the 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

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

Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Bow Front Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Bow Front Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Bow Front Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique bow front burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in

Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Swedish 19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century burr walnut chest of drawers

Swedish 19th century burr walnut chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality 18th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1730. Fine quality Swedish commode

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A fantastic antique Georgian style burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates

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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Queen Ann Burr Walnut chest of drawers circa 1710
Antique Queen Ann Burr Walnut chest of drawers circa 1710

Antique Queen Ann Burr Walnut chest of drawers circa 1710

Located in Seaford, GB

Early 18th-Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers This Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of

Category

Antique Early 17th Century English Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
19th Century English George III Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

LATE 20TH CENTURY BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH BRASS HANDLES
LATE 20TH CENTURY BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH BRASS HANDLES

LATE 20TH CENTURY BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH BRASS HANDLES

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Beautiful Vintage Burr Walnut Chest

Category

20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP
VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP

VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers with butlers serving tray Please note the delivery fee listed is just

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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Part of a Suite
Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Part of a Suite

Finest Quality Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers Part of a Suite

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

begin, it’s made in quarter cut Walnut with a large ornate Burr Walnut panels to the top and drawers

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

STUNNING ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP
STUNNING ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP

STUNNING ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT BUTLERS TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS EXTENDING TOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

made in England Burr Walnut chest of drawers with Butlers extending top Please note the delivery fee

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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An excellent antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it is in the

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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers Item Code: LC1376 A fine quality antique walnut

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Specimen Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A lovely little antique Victorian burr walnut specimen chest of drawers. This was made in England

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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers
19th Century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Wellington Chest Of Drawers

Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Wellington Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality 19th Century Burr Walnut Wellington Chest, Having Superbly Figured Veneers

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers
19th Century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers

19th Century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Striking walnut and burr walnut 7 drawer chest, which is often known as a seminere, albeit this one

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Outstanding Quality Burr Walnut Chest of Four Drawers
Antique Victorian Outstanding Quality Burr Walnut Chest of Four Drawers

Antique Victorian Outstanding Quality Burr Walnut Chest of Four Drawers

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian outstanding quality burr walnut chest of four drawers having a superior quality

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality with

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers

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

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

chest * Richly figured burr walnut veneers throughout * Upper section with two short drawers over three

Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1760 BURR WALNUT GEORGE III BANK / CHEST OF DRAWERs
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1760 BURR WALNUT GEORGE III BANK / CHEST OF DRAWERs

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1760 BURR WALNUT GEORGE III BANK / CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

George III circa 1760 Burr Walnut bank of drawers Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide

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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Burr Walnut Bevan Funnell Serpentine Fronted Side Table Chest of Drawers
Vintage Burr Walnut Bevan Funnell Serpentine Fronted Side Table Chest of Drawers

Vintage Burr Walnut Bevan Funnell Serpentine Fronted Side Table Chest of Drawers

By Bevan Funnell Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1960’s Serpentine fronted, Burr Walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Military Campaign Style Vintage Burr Walnut Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Military Campaign Style Vintage Burr Walnut Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers

Military Campaign Style Vintage Burr Walnut Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Walnut Military Campaign style, side

Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Fine Pair of Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers

Fine Pair of Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very decorative pair of Burr Walnut, Italian Marquetry inlaid Bombe

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Vintage Mid-20th Century Burr Walnut Serpentine Wellington Chest of Six Drawers
Vintage Mid-20th Century Burr Walnut Serpentine Wellington Chest of Six Drawers

Vintage Mid-20th Century Burr Walnut Serpentine Wellington Chest of Six Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Vintage Mid-20th Century Burr Walnut Serpentine Wellington Chest of Six Drawers – European Cabinet

Category

Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Georgian Style Sideboard Sized Bank or Chest of Drawers in Burr & Burl Walnut
Georgian Style Sideboard Sized Bank or Chest of Drawers in Burr & Burl Walnut

Georgian Style Sideboard Sized Bank or Chest of Drawers in Burr & Burl Walnut

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite vintage quarter cut Burr & Burl walnut sideboard

Category

20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in New York, NY

The upper part with cavetto frieze over three short drawers over three graduated drawers, set

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Antique 1730s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis-philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burr Walnut, Saint-anne Marble, Mid-19th Cent
Louis-philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burr Walnut, Saint-anne Marble, Mid-19th Cent

Louis-philippe Chest Of Drawers In Burr Walnut, Saint-anne Marble, Mid-19th Cent

Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR

Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut, Original Saint-Anne Marble, Mid-19th Century This

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early Victorian burr walnut wellington chest
Early Victorian burr walnut wellington chest

Early Victorian burr walnut wellington chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early Victorian burr walnut wellington chest circa 1840. Beautiful quality wellington in original

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Walnut

George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

George III Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George III Burr Walnut Chest on Later Stand Item Code: S27-1085 A fine George III burr walnut chest

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest
Queen Anne Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest

Queen Anne Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest

Located in Essex, MA

small valuables drawers and three graduated drawers. Bracket feet. Original handles with keys. A fine

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Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

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

Category

Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th century walnut chest of drawers
Early 19th century walnut chest of drawers

Early 19th century walnut chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century walnut chest of drawers circa 1800. Good quality chest of drawers in the

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers

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

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George II burr walnut chest on stand, having three short cross banded

Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco American Black Walnut Chest of Drawers
Art Deco American Black Walnut Chest of Drawers

Art Deco American Black Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Barnstaple, GB

striking and very tactile. Flanking the drawers is a stunning border of burr walnut veneer which is again

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers
Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers

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, Walnut, Pine

Art Deco Satinwood and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Satinwood and Walnut Chest of Drawers

Art Deco Satinwood and Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A superb Art Deco satinwood and walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

17th Century William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers
17th Century William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers

17th Century William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A superb quality English William & Mary walnut and burr inlay chest of drawers, dating to the late

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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

A George I Walnut & Burr Elm Chest on Stand
A George I Walnut & Burr Elm Chest on Stand

A George I Walnut & Burr Elm Chest on Stand

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

matched burr walnut. The lower section with five drawers and a shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs

Category

Antique 1710s European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Chest on Stand

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top

French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

walnut with a figured marble top, featuring four fitted long drawers, brass escutcheons, and set upon a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass

Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 18th Century
Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 18th Century

Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 18th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique pair of Italian, Lombardy Milanese Ferrarese walnut, burr walnut and

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers with Cabriole Legs and Gilt Handles
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers with Cabriole Legs and Gilt Handles

Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers with Cabriole Legs and Gilt Handles

Located in Worcester, GB

Vintage Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers Vintage 20th century chest of drawers. Veneered in figured

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Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

BEVAN FUNNELL REPRODUX BURR WALNUT SERPENTINE CHEST DRAWER BEDSIDE CABiNET
BEVAN FUNNELL REPRODUX BURR WALNUT SERPENTINE CHEST DRAWER BEDSIDE CABiNET

BEVAN FUNNELL REPRODUX BURR WALNUT SERPENTINE CHEST DRAWER BEDSIDE CABiNET

Located in Pulborough, GB

Funnell "Reprodux" burr walnut serpentine chest, showcasing the exceptional quality and traditional

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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Rare Bavarian Burr Walnut Chest Commode c.1760 18th Century
Antique Rare Bavarian Burr Walnut Chest Commode c.1760 18th Century

Antique Rare Bavarian Burr Walnut Chest Commode c.1760 18th Century

Located in London, GB

beautiful burr walnut commode is decoratively crossbanded in long grain walnut with four full width drawers

Category

Antique 1760s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding
Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding

Classic Georgian Chest of Drawers in Walnut and Oak with Crossbanding

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Antique Georgian chest of drawers: 18th Century and later, crossbanded walnut and oak. Immerse

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mid-19th Century English Burr Walnut Wellington Chest by Holland & Sons
Mid-19th Century English Burr Walnut Wellington Chest by Holland & Sons

Mid-19th Century English Burr Walnut Wellington Chest by Holland & Sons

By Holland & Sons

Located in London, GB

A Burr Walnut Wellington Chest By Holland & Sons Constructed using stunning burr walnut veneers

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Italian (Bergamo, Lombardy) Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique 18th Century Italian (Bergamo, Lombardy) Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique 18th Century Italian (Bergamo, Lombardy) Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Centennial, CO

A stunning, monumental baroque antique (1700s or earlier) Italian walnut chest of drawers from the

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

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Burr Walnut Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of burr walnut chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, all burr walnut chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. There are 1077 antique and vintage burr walnut chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Burr walnut chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Victorian and Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Many burr walnut chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Waring & Gillow, Maple & Co. and Brights of Nettlebed produced popular burr walnut chest of drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Burr Walnut Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for burr walnut chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, burr walnut chest of drawers begin at $498 and can go as high as $348,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,073.

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

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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