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Faux Bamboo Chest Of Drawers With Desk & Marble Top
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century tall faux bamboo and maple chest of drawers with fall front desk and white marble
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Antique Early 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests...

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Marble

Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Miami, FL
desk. Provides ample storage as a chest of drawers, and doubles as a secretary with additional small
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Transformation mahogany chest of drawers desk, 19th c.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chest of drawers with desk in the Empire style, mahogany and mahogany veneer, rectangular top, box
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Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers with Pop Out Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers with Pop Out Desk Featuring a
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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Chest of Three Drawers with Desk, Claw Feet and Bronze Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Chest of Three Drawers with Desk, Claw Feet and Bronze Handles
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

English 19th Century Georgian Chest of 5 Drawers with Drop Panel Desk Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century Georgian chest of 5 drawers with drop panel desk top and original hardware.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1960s M.Pozar Modular Set of Desk and Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chest of drawers and table could be assembled in different ways - Good original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Glass

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign chest from the 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers and brass
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
storage make this short versatile chest of drawers a stylish addition to any interior. The key design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Transporting antique campaign chest crafted in mahogany with dramatic wood grains, brass inlays and
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
Antique Campaign Chest with Desk
H 38 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century with drop front desk and two additional
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century American Embossed Faux Reptile Leather Chest / Set of Desk Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American rectangular shaped chest embossed in off-white faux reptile leather featuring
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Leather

Circa 1880 Solid Oak & Brass Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Secrataire Desk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brass fittings Military Campaign chest of drawers with mahogany lined & brown leather secretaire desk
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Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Queen Anne flap supported by shelf feet, on the front it has three drawers surmounted by a pair of
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
H 39.77 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Bodil Kjaer for Pedersen, Rosewood Desk Cabinet / Chest of Drawers, early 1960s
By Bodil Kjaer, Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
easily beneath the surface of Kjaer's Executive desk (made famous by appearances in several of James Bond
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French Empire Chest of Drawers, 1810
Located in Belmont, MA
French Empire Chest of Drawers, France, 1810 – A Timeless Antique Masterpiece This exquisite French
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Chest of Drawers,  1810
French Empire Chest of Drawers,  1810
H 36.23 in W 51.19 in D 24.81 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
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Secretary, Austria, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
The Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered with walnut is an exceptional 19th-century piece from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

Classy and Stylish Italian 1970's Chest of Drawers Vanity and Writing Desk
By Saporiti
Located in Weesp, NL
, functionality, and class? Look no further than the "Unending" chest of drawers designed by Ernesto Radaelli in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
featuring a pullout desk with drawers and niches over four drawers with brass hardware and block feet.
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Secretary Drawer
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful walnut chest of drawers with secretary drawer. Impressive design with bronze drawer
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Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this beautiful Louis XIV style chest of drawers made in Italy in the second half of the
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers
Italian Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers
H 40.56 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Victorian Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Well-aged, warm Victorian campaign chest of drawers, consisting of two mahogany case pieces with
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Original 1890 Army & Navy C.S.L Stamped Campaign Chest of Drawers Including Desk
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
C.S.L stamped officers Campaign chest of drawers with drop front Birds Eye Maple desk These are
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

18th Century Pair of Italian Inlaid Walnut Chests of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in Brescia, IT
storage drawers. Interior desk offers six small drawers. Working locks and keys. One of the pair needs a
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Antique 1770s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pearwood, Walnut

Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique yew wood bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England in the Georgian
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Vintage 1920s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
shaped feet. The chest of drawers with Secretaire are very practical and elegant desk models, which have
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
Spectacular English Campaign Chest - ship captain's desk / chest in two parts. The top central
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous 19th century English two-part campaign chest..... the top two drawers hold a pull-out desk...
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 18th-early 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers with Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Late 18th-early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian style Pine Chest of Drawers with table function
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Natural Walnut Marius Chest of Drawers by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Walnut Marius Chest of Drawers by HARTO Dimensions: W 100 x D 40 x H 90 cm. Materials
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Natural Walnut Marius Chest of Drawers by HARTO
Natural Walnut Marius Chest of Drawers by HARTO
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Natural Oak Marius Chest of Drawers by HARTO
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Oak Marius Chest of Drawers by HARTO Dimensions: W 100 x D 40 x H 90 cm. Materials: Solid
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Natural Oak Marius Chest of Drawers by HARTO
Natural Oak Marius Chest of Drawers by HARTO
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
English Chippendale Maghogany Chest on Chest with Interior Desk, Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
graduated drawers with the original brasses, a fitted interior desk, and terminating on the original ogee
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Antique 1750s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Black Baroque Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque chest of three drawers from Sweden, circa 1800's. The black painted finish has been
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers, the top drawer would have originally been a secratiare desk, the internals have been
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Vintage 1920s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gabriella Crespi Mr Mme chrome brass chest of drawers 1972
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Paris, IDF
The "Mr-Mme" chest of drawers is an iconic creation by Gabriella Crespi, dating back to 1972
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Chrome

Chippendale Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Escutcheons. The Georgian Writing Chest of Drawers has a Metamorphic Desk that pulls out with the top drawer
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Ivory

Mahogany And Brass Campaign Chest Of Drawers By Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Norwalk, CT
the wood. A desk folds our in the top most compartment with a tooled leather surface for ease of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English mahogany Scriban secretary chest of drawers - England 18th - Georges III
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent secretary, chest of drawers or 18th century English scriban desk from the George III
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the renowed Biedermeier period in Austria
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany commode chest of drawers in
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria, ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the early Biedermeier era in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Campaign Wellington Chest Secretaire Desk 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a mahogany Wellington chest with a secretaire writing surface Circa 1840 Drawers
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Antique 1840s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Black Walnut "Wellington" Chest with Desk, Circa 1860-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
This very handsome black walnut chest also becomes a desk. The flange on the right of the chest
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Butler's Chest with Drop Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Biedermeier period walnut butler's chest from the 19th century with drop front desk, ebonized
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Bevan Funnell Reprodux Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather Top TV Stand
By Army & Navy CSL, Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
desk of drawers with brass fittings and leather top designed to seat a TV. A very good looking and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

"Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Calvet" is a multi purpose chest of drawers, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather Top TV Stand
By Bevan Funnell Ltd., Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £4500 Bevan Funnell Military Campaign desk of
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, AT ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers/ writing commode veneered with finest nut wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Modernist Oak Vanity Chest or Desk
By Olholm Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
storage, slide out desk and/or vanity unit with mirror and multiple compartment sectioned tray. Smooth
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Modernist Oak Vanity Chest or Desk
Modernist Oak Vanity Chest or Desk
H 29.14 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
) Chest of drawers - 180 x 50 x H60 cm Mate Beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes an...

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Oak, Lacquer

Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
unusual Georgian writing chest of drawers has a metamorphic desk that pulls out with the top drawer that
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant chest of drawers was designed during the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century camphor wood British military Campaign two-piece chest of drawers features a
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Chest Of Drawers With Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chest of drawers with desk available at 1stDibs. Each chest of drawers with desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chest of drawers with desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right chest of drawers with desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Osvaldo Borsani, Cavalier and Dyrlund each produced at least one beautiful chest of drawers with desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers With Desk?

Prices for a chest of drawers with desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $923 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,300.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chest Of Drawers With Desk
  • 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
    What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 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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