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Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic tall Scottish ogee chest of drawers in good, untouched condition made of beautiful flame
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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Oak

Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest
Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest
H 57.5 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large “two over three” chest of five drawers has a step-down routed edge to the top with an
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 48 in W 51 in D 23 in
Georgian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning Georgian richly patinated mahogany chest of drawers, finely hand carved with gorgeous
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Georgian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
H 38 in W 39 in D 20.75 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a good-looking Chest of Drawers! Three tiers of moldings make up the bold crown of this
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
H 38 in W 50 in D 23.5 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
The case of a chest of drawers is basically a four-sided dovetailed box with backboards nailed to
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
H 38 in W 49 in D 24 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large chest of three equal depth drawers is very unusual. The step-down edge to the top
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
H 42 in W 48.5 in D 23 in
English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this chest of drawers has an ogee molded edge and is crossbanded with mahogany. The
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Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Oak Chest of Drawers
English Oak Chest of Drawers
H 42.25 in W 46 in D 21 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a beautiful chest of drawers! Two scratches on the top are unfortunate but can be easily
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
H 45 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
18th Century George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II crossbanded line inlaid mahogany chest of drawers, the moulded top raised
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780. With a rectangular single board top with thumb
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 39.75 in D 21 in
Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An impressive and extremely well made antique Georgian style chest of drawers. This was made in the
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
17th century walnut chest of drawers
Located in Penzance, GB
A walnut and seaweed marquetry William and Mary chest of drawers. The marquetry on the drawer
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

17th century walnut chest of drawers
17th century walnut chest of drawers
H 35 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome chest of drawers! The two-tiered case has two overlay drawers in the top gallery
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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Pine

Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
H 46.5 in W 44.5 in D 18 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large George III style mahogany bombe form chest of drawers, the rectangular molded edge top
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests ...

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Wood

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

Antique Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany straight front Chest having moulded edge top above 2
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality and unique early 19th Century serpentine shaped mahogany chest of drawers
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with carved molded top edge and cluster column
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Georgian mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine example of a George III period mahogany serpentne fronted chest of four long graduated
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany serpentine chest, having caddy top
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-18th Century Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers with six drawers. Molded rectangular top
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century George III mahogany chest on chest of drawers having a moulded edged top above
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

19th Century shaped front oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century shaped front oak chest of drawers circa 1880. Dutch shaped oak chest of drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of D...

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Oak

18th Century English Oak Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
are not original to the piece but correct for the style. Overall this is a beautiful chest of drawers
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Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Early 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb early 19th century George III mahogany chest of drawers, the shaped and moulded top raised
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Canterano Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers (Canterano) hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut. This is show-stopper
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Antique Mid-18th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Tuscan Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers (Canterano) hand-made in the Tuscany region of Italy in the early 1700s using
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid 20th Century mahogany baroque revival chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany baroque inspired commode circa 1950. Danish made mahogany chest with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Bleached Oak English Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Jacobean chest of drawers hand-made in England in the mid 1700s using oak. This chest is particular
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century, English Chest of Drawers with Fruitwood Marquetry
Located in Toronto, CA
finest chests of drawers we have seen, with extraordinary marquetry on three sides. It is in near perfect
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, c.1765
Located in London, GB
A George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, c.1765 A very fine George III chest of drawers
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Antique 18th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
, supported on ornately carved bracket feet to front and rear. This exceptional chest of drawers is
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century French Regency Chest of Drawers in Bleached Walnut
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in France in the early 1800 using walnut. The chest presents a beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cherry Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry and decorated with
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Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Walnut

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

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Mahogany

A Very Fine Early 20th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 20th Century serpentine flame mahogany chest of drawers, beautifully carved with
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

17th century walnut marquetry William and Mary chest of drawers
Located in Penzance, GB
A 17th century walnut marquetry chest of drawers from the William and Mary period, 1689-1702. It
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Chest of Drawers With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
drawers, the top one a little narrower than the bottom two. Each drawer has beautiful, large, hand-made
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Walnut

Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Georgian, Circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy. An English, mahogany and oak chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian
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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique George lll small mahogany chest of 5 drawers with brushing slide having a
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

American Chippendale Figured Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers, Phil, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale figured walnut chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted
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Antique 1760s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Serpentine Front Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated by satin wood inlay
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Bernhardt Walnut Marble Top Chests of Drawers Night Stands with Brass Hardware
By Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Bernhardt Walnut Marble Top Chests of Drawers Night Stands with Brass Hardware Offered for sale is
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Important 17th Century William and Mary Bur Pollard Oak Chest of drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Important and Extremely Rare William and Mary Pollard Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680
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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass, Steel

American Cherry Bow Front Graduated Chest of Drawers. Rhode Island. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cherry bow front chest with carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers, original oval
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century William and Mary Blond Olive Oyster Chest of drawers, Circa 1690.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Blond Olive Oyster William and Mary Chest of Drawers, Circa 1690, England. This
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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly

17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest of drawers, Circa 1690. England
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This exquisite William and Mary period chest of drawers, crafted in the late 17th century
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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Ash, Boxwood, Oak, Olive, Holly

American Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Fluted Quarter Columns C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American Mahogany bow front chest with a carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers with the
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Antique 1840s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A miniature George II style figured walnut chest of drawers, English circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This most pleasing and rare small miniature apprentice type chest of drawers is beautifully
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Early 20th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

American Cherry Chest of Drawers with Flanking Fluted Quarter Columns, VA C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cherry five drawer chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted quarter
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

New England Cherry Bowfront Chest with Graduating 4 Drawers, String Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
New England Cherry Bowfront Chest with Graduating 4 Drawers, String Inlay and Ogee Feet, ca. 1790
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Antique 1790s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany w/ Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany with Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers, & Ogee Feet
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Bachelor's Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A very fine George III three-drawer bachelor's chest. This piece sits on simple ogee bracket feet
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Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Bachelor's Chest
George III Bachelor's Chest
H 31 in W 31 in D 15.2 in
George II Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
terminate with a ''lamb's tongue'' ; the chest rests on well developed original ogee bracket feet ; and the
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Antique 1770s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Steel

George II Chest on Chest
George II Chest on Chest
H 72.5 in W 46.25 in D 23 in
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
. Featuring fold-over top, pull-out leaf supports, and seven drawers. Raised on simple ogee bracket feet.
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Georgian chest on chest in figured bookmatched flame mahogany having two short over
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
drawers and standing on high ogee bracket feet, the whole in well figured and patinated mahogany and
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Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Oak, Pine

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Early 19th Century George III Bachelor Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
cockbeaded drawers with brass pulls and escutcheons terminating on ogee bracket feet.
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Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
carving, the base with three long drawers with identically carved sides raised on ogee bracket feet.
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Antique 1760s Great Britain (UK) George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 52.5 in D 23.25 in
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
shaped ogee feet. This antique chest on chest retains its original finish which has been cleaned
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
H 71.66 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
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Chest Of Drawers Ogee For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chest of drawers ogee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chest of drawers ogee for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a chest of drawers ogee — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest of drawers ogee, those designed in Georgian, Louis XV and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chest of drawers ogee over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Chippendale and Councill are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers Ogee?

Prices for a chest of drawers ogee can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $13,200, while the average can fetch as much as $4,460.

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.

Questions About Chest Of Drawers Ogee
  • 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 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
    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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.