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Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light
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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.75 in
Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This solid birch and fir chest of drawers with mahogany veneer, is from a region of Sweden, famous
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
American Sheraton Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
One of the cleanest and most original American Sheraton chests we’ve had. This piece is in its
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Sheraton Chest Of Drawers
American Sheraton Chest Of Drawers
H 48 in W 39 in D 19 in
Regency Burr-Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A FINE REGENCY BURR-MAPLE CHEST OF DRAWERS BY GILLOWS, CIRCA 1820. With five mahogany-lined
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Regency Burr-Maple Chest of Drawers
Regency Burr-Maple Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 43.5 in D 22 in
Georgian Chest Drawers Mahogany 1800 Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Drawers. Standing on nicely shaped bracket feet. Circa 1800 The
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. The top plate mirrored
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
H 34.65 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
Danish Late Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Very special late Empire chest of drawers with opaline glass inlay, 19th century, Denmark, 1830
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Antique 1830s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Opaline Glass, Mahogany

Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Swedish chest of drawers, fine carvings and black decorated top, original locks, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 20.08 in
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid Luxury Italian chest of drawers from Northern Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
H 40.95 in W 94.89 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1760-1780 Rare original chest of drawers from the 2nd half
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Antique 1760s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 33.08 in W 41.74 in D 24.02 in
Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
drawers unique and original. The detail of the brass handles and the presence of the locks in the drawers
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Burl

Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
Antique cherry wood chest of drawers
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Hand-carved chest of drawers in the style of Louis XV with cast fittings. A beautiful piece of
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Antique 1880s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique cherry wood chest of drawers
Antique cherry wood chest of drawers
H 33.08 in W 53.94 in D 26.19 in
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
enough of the same type of wood left! A good size, with fully operational drawers, locks and keys
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Well figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers from the George III period. Raised on splay
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Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 38.19 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut chest of drawers of the highest order. This was made in England by
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Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.92 in W 33.08 in D 23.23 in
Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4910 fine quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers of serpentine outline, having figured
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 38.98 in D 23.23 in
Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Folkestone, GB
A superior quality George III period flame figured mahogany chest of four graduated drawers of
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 35.24 in W 40.56 in D 23.63 in
French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful French Neoclassical chest of drawers with spectacular dovetailed engravings has seen
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
French Fruit Wood Chest of Drawers
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 22.5 in
Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825. Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany
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Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 22.5 in D 14.63 in
Period Biedermeier Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Period Biedermeier chest of drawers or commode. Handsome period Biedermeier three-drawer chest of
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Lovely age, colour and patina
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
XIX Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830-1835 Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style and featuring elaborate cast brass trim
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
H 32.875 in W 48 in D 19.75 in
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality swedish chest which offers the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
H 27 in W 41.75 in D 16.75 in
Painted Italian Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
designs on the drawers and side panels that add a touch of timeless elegance. With working locks on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of Drawers, French, in the Louis XVI style. This piece has three dovetailed drawers with
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Style Antique Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Style Antique Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in
Queen Anne Small Oak Chest of Drawers
By Queen Anne
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Queen Anne small chest of drawers circa 1710, rare sweet size only 25 inches wide
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Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Victorian Style Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Wellington chests, this has a hinged panel on the right hand sides that locks to hold all the drawers in
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Vintage 1930s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine quality small-sized Chippendale period Cuban mahogany chest of drawers. Late George II
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Antique 18th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 28.94 in W 30.52 in D 19.69 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers was made in 19th Century, originating from France. Crafted with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak, Softwood

Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish baroque period 4 drawers chest scraped, to reveal layers of its original light blue paint
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
French Kingwood Parquetry Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
chest made from Kingwood. The drawers all run smoothly fitted with original brass handles and locks with
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Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Mid-late 18th Century Georgian serpentine chest with brass locks and oval-shaped pulls on four
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers, 1825-1830, Northern Germany Mahogany ,,The
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers
H 61.23 in W 39.97 in D 20.48 in
Large 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large 18th century mahogany chest of drawers, with brass handles, and bracket feet. 5 drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Cedar

German 18th Century Walnut, Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
German 18th century walnut, chest of drawers. The front is curved. Four drawers with marquetry
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Antique 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

German 18th Century Walnut, Chest of Drawers
German 18th Century Walnut, Chest of Drawers
H 35.83 in W 48.04 in D 25.2 in
Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome chest of drawers! It’s a long time since we last offered a Scottish chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large baroque chest of drawers ("commode galbée") from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Solid oak
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 45.48 in D 29.14 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
excellent quality mid 19th century victorian period chest of drawers is incredibly attractive due to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier chest of drawers from first half of 19th century, approximately 1830 - 1850. This piece
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Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

17th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French walnut chest of drawers (circa 1675-1700) hand-carved in a Louis XIII
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely chest
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A low provincial Late Gustavian chest of drawers with later iron hardware and original locks
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1950. Good quality chest of drawers in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, French
Located in Hastings, GB
Large French Chest Of Drawers Fantastic Large Scale Set Of Drawers France 1930'S Grey Paint Finish
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers,  French
1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers,  French
H 41.34 in W 50.01 in D 25.01 in
Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
Located in Accrington, GB
Huge antique chest of drawers dating to the early Victorian period. The chest is made from solid
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
H 52.76 in W 54.34 in D 21.46 in
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 Large Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian style chest of drawers made of solid ashwood, three drawers with brass hardware. Three locks with
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Antique 1850s German Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880. Elegant and fine quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers circa 1820. Substantial european pine chest of
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Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Pine, Paint

Swedish art deco inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish Art Deco inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1930. Beautifully made Swedish chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Satinwood

18th Century Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The baroque chest of drawers dates from the 18th century. The front and the lid of the chest of
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Spruce, Walnut

Small Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers-17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
beautiful chest of drawers made up of 4 drawers. They each have their original locks which are very good
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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1850. Good quality Swedish empire commode
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Tall narrow chest of drawers / semainier / French commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good example of a 19th century mahogany semainier , French tall narrow chest of drawers , a drawer
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers - Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawers. Brass hardware and original iron locks. Nice old mellow patina. Solid and sturdy chest. Ready to
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish Louis XVI mahogany chest of drawers. This elegant and masterfully crafted 18th century
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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Chest Locks Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chest locks drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all chest locks drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 442 antique and vintage chest locks drawers in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Chest locks drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Chest locks drawers bearing Georgian or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Chest locks drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Waring and Gillows, François Linke and Luigi Scremin are consistently popular.

How Much are Chest Locks Drawers?

Prices for chest locks drawers start at $216 and top out at $158,000 with the average selling for $5,817.

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 Chest Locks Drawers
  • 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
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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