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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 Swedish Gothic Revival Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany serpentine shaped chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany serpentine shaped chest of drawers having a
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Serpentine, Other

Axel Larsson Kidney Shaped Chest of Drawers Made by Bodafors, Sweden
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rare kidney shaped chest of drawers in Elm by the Swedish designer Axel Larsson for Svenska
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers from the 1960s. This Scandinavian design piece with clean and simple
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
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

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning mahogany chest of drawers made in England. This four drawer chest features a linear
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.75 in W 38.5 in D 17.25 in
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern 1960s teak cabinet. A chest of drawers with modern and elegant lines that features
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.73 in D 14.97 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, raised on original shaped bracket feet. This functional little chest is a great size, small enough to
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 34 in D 20 in
Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This charming old oak Georgian chest of drawers started life as a book press sadly the press which
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Antique Late 18th Century George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Period Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 34 in D 19 in
Period Oak Chest of Drawers This Charming Old Oak Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Period oak chest of drawers This charming old oak Georgian chest of drawers started life as a
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Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J035 Georgian mahogany and inlaid chest of drawers, having oversailing figured mahogany top with
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 37.008 in W 37.795 in D 18.898 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
handles, all standing on shaped bracket feet. This antique chest of drawers is in home ready condition
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 36.22 in W 38.976 in D 20.079 in
Continental Burl Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental burl elm 3 drawer chest of drawers, 19th century. With a serpentine shaped over hanging
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Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Continental Burl Elm Chest of Drawers
Continental Burl Elm Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 43.5 in D 22.5 in
Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 19th century Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers would have been constructed by the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Miniature 19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 14.5 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
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...

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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
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1890s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 36.62 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
handles, raised on elegant shaped bracket feet. This extremely functional chest is a little quirky
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish midcentury teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality midcentury chest from Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
H 28.5 in W 19.75 in D 12 in
1910s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Discover a storied masterpiece for your home with this 1910s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1910s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
1910s French Wooden Chest Of Drawers
H 31.4 in W 41.3 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Mahogany chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with inlay around the edge, four
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Antique 1840s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mahogany Hepplewhite Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
elegant original splayed feet with attractive shaped apron. A popular design form for chest of drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany

French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
this chest of drawers has four long drawers with brass handles, stands on a quality shaped frame base
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
H 96 in W 110 in D 49 in
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Oak chest in French Provincial style. With overhanging top and two short over
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Cedar

18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
H 33.86 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Well Figured Shaped Top Over Brushing Slide And Four Long Drawers, Retaining Original Brass Swan Neck
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around
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Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 18.12 in
French 18th century Chest of Drawers
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite small Louis XV Chest of Drawers is a true standout piece, boasting a captivating
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French 18th century Chest of Drawers
French 18th century Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
French Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in New York, NY
A French modernist chest of drawers. Includes 20 drawers with cylinder shaped pulls.
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

French Chest of Drawers in Oak
French Chest of Drawers in Oak
H 33.5 in W 86.5 in D 21 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top over a brushing slide over two over two drawers , shaped apron and raised on
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Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32.75 in W 41 in D 21 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Drawers, With Replacement Brass Handles Original Key Escutcheons, Raised On Original Shaped Bracket Feet
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Antique Early 18th Century European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Danish chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
H 39.25 in W 47.25 in D 24.5 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

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

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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

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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
Custom, English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
beaded drawers to the shaped bracket feet and including the brass bail hardware, it ticks off all the
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Mahogany

Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very well made and useful antique walnut chest of drawers the Georgian style. This was made in
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 18.12 in
Serpentine-Fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A rare George III mahogany serpentine chest, only 35.5" wide with reeded canted corners
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of gustavian
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 29.75 in W 32.75 in D 18.5 in
Regency Chest of Drawers Mahogany Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with a Shaped Apron. The Chest of Drawers Having an Arrangement of 2 over 3 Graduated Oak Lined Drawers
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Vintage 1980s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

A Pair of Russian Neoclassical Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Russian Neoclassical gilt-brass mounted mahogany D-shaped / bow front chests of drawers
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Antique 19th Century Baltic Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique English chest of drawers, mahogany, +/- 1850
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful antique chest of drawers with both history and character! This elegant
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Antique 1850s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, mid 19th century. With a rectangular
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Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Bombé Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers with Øland Stone Top, 1760-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bombé shaped Swedish Rococo chest of drawers. Elegantly veneered in walnut, mirror-cut walnut and
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Bronze

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
Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality late 18th century chest of drawers of small size, with moulded edge caddy-top abouve
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
having four long shaped front drawers and standing on a shaped base. The chest is in very good condition
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 35.83 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century bowfront oak chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality robust chest of drawers made
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
H 36.6 in W 40.75 in D 21.5 in
18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century French Patinated Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Unlock the elegance of the 19th Century with this French Patinated Chest of Drawers. Standing tall
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th century Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers circa 1840. Elegant piece of Scandinavian
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with brass fittings, shaped
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Edwards and Roberts Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwards and Roberts serpentine chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite taste. The shaped serpentine top
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Georgian 18th Century Elm Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
chest of drawers is simply a beautiful piece of antique furniture, whilst also of course being
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Georgian 18th Century Elm Chest Of Drawers
Georgian 18th Century Elm Chest Of Drawers
H 37.75 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Dutch Baroque Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique baroque style oak chest of drawers, 19th century. With an overhanging scalloped edge top
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above two short over three
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Antique 1830s British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Scandinavian Midcentury Baroque Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
veneered chest of drawers, very much in the Baroque taste. Shaped top with 4 block fronted drawers below
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in England
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
H 40.56 in W 40.16 in D 19.3 in
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Chest Of Drawers Shaped For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chest of drawers shaped available at 1stDibs. Each chest of drawers shaped for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 87 options for an antique or vintage chest of drawers shaped now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the chest of drawers shaped you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 17th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest of drawers shaped is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chest of drawers shaped over the years, but those crafted by Phloem Studio, Don Ruseau and Paul Frankl are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers Shaped?

Prices for a chest of drawers shaped can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $842 and can go as high as $34,021, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

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 Of Drawers Shaped
  • 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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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.