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Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 6 drawers original from the 1950s. A capacious chest of drawers that
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Wood Drawer Knobs
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage 4 drawer chest of drawers in very good condition. Chest has been refinished at some point
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers with Twist Columns and Original Knobs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming oak chest of drawers in well grained and colored oak. The twist columns at either side
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Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of Drawers Covered with Amber Mirror Bronzed Skirting Glass Flower Knobs
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Vintage Italian elegant chest of drawers attr. to Paolo Buffa with brass knobs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
was a work of art, and elegance was paramount. This exquisite Italian chest of drawers, attributed to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Italian Painted Chest with nickel knobs
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests...

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Wood

Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers features a highly polished lacquered finish. The chest dates to the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Macassar, Lacquer

Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
H 29.75 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
carved corbels on the front, it has 2 short over 3 graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs The chest
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Victorian Chest with Hat Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding chest of Victorian drawers in pine. Featuring a generous top over three spacious hat
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Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Victorian Chest with Hat Drawers
Victorian Chest with Hat Drawers
H 43.71 in W 46.26 in D 21.46 in
Handsome Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large chest of drawers in rich mahogany, with very deep drawers and stylish glossy knobs. Sweet
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden chest of drawers. With five drawers. The wood is profusely
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Tall mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and five long mahogany lined
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
H 62.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
Victorian Satinwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5492 Attractive Victorian chest of drawers in satinwood with rounded corners, having oversailing
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Victorian Satinwood Chest of Drawers
Victorian Satinwood Chest of Drawers
H 41.732 in W 42.126 in D 20.079 in
Chinese Export Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
of spacious drawers, each adorned with classic knob hardware, providing plenty of space for your
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chinese Export Commodes and Chests o...

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Wood

Chinese Export Chest of Drawers
Chinese Export Chest of Drawers
H 30 in W 30 in D 18 in
Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1910
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers with raised edge made in Hungary circa 1910. The cabinet is made of pine wood. The
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1910
Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1910
H 57.09 in W 34.65 in D 20.08 in
Mr. Robot Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Like his partner, Mr. and Mss. Robot are two chests of drawers with nine drawers and a door at the
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mr. Robot Chest of Drawers
Mr. Robot Chest of Drawers
H 70.87 in W 15.75 in D 33.08 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome Chest of Drawers! What a stately presence for the master bedroom. The step-down
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 48.5 in W 49 in D 23 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a splendid three drawer chest with an interesting configuration of drawers. The top drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
H 37 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4973, attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century Emirian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an attractive chest of drawers and what beautiful hand-cut dovetailed and pegged construction
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four paneled graduated drawers with wood knobs. Raised on stile feet.
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Antique 1670s English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers
Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers
H 36.5 in W 38 in D 23 in
Zebrano Three Chest of Drawers With Central Metal Leg
Located in London, GB
Carrara marble top. Knobs in brass. As with all our furniture, this chest of drawers is made to order and
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2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Beautiful antique oak chest of drawers with 4 drawers and a striking appearance
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful antique chest of drawers with history and character! This stylish oak
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Antique Rosewood Empire Chest of Drawers with Vanity Mirror
By Biedermeier
Located in Chicago, IL
the five dovetailed drawers, each thoughtfully equipped with locking mechanisms. A tilting vanity
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Antique Early 1900s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5491 Attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.126 in W 47.244 in D 21.654 in
Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A particularly large and well-built chest of drawers with three drawers. The cabinet comes from
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Vintage 1920s Hungarian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
H 38.98 in W 51.19 in D 26.78 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
Victorian burl walnut chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers This Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers was made circa
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Rustic Oak Chest of Drawers, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark rustic chest of drawers crafted with rustic oak. It has a mirrored herringbone oak parquetry
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of D...

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Wood

Rustic Oak Chest of Drawers, Dark
Rustic Oak Chest of Drawers, Dark
H 37.75 in W 46 in D 20 in
Rustic Oak Chest of Drawers, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic chest of drawers crafted with light rustic oak. It has a mirrored herringbone oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Commodes and Chests of D...

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Wood

Rustic Oak Chest of Drawers, Light
Rustic Oak Chest of Drawers, Light
H 37.75 in W 46 in D 20 in
Lillian August Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
By Lillian August
Located in Bridgeport, CT
drawers with nickel finish knob pulls. The sides and supports made in segments. Raised on square tapering
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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of D...

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Metal

Lillian August Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
Lillian August Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 41.75 in D 19 in
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mahogany Chest with handsome chosen flame front drawer panels, authentic Rustic form
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an extraordinary chest of drawers! The top is plain with a bullnose edge and the sides are
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers
H 41.5 in W 38.5 in D 21.5 in
Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest
Located in London, GB
This rare and unusual late Georgian chest of drawers feature 3 bottom oak lined drawers with 3
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy oval chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy oval chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy oval chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy oval chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Miniature chest of drawers, end of 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
Miniature chest of drawers made of walnut with small square pointed feet and brass knobs. The chest
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Mahogany

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 22.5 in D 14.63 in
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy Rectangle Chest of Drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy rectangle chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy Rectangle Chest of Drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Pair of Heritage Federal Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers with brass knobs. Quality American craftsmanship. Circa mid 20th Century. The chests are
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century White Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century chest of drawers in original white paint with turned, black-painted knobs. With
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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers is a charming piece of furniture that exudes
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in
William IV Low Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St046 William IV mahogany chest of drawers of low proportions having solid, figured mahogany top
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

William IV Low Mahogany Chest of Drawers
William IV Low Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 24.803 in W 46.457 in D 16.535 in
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers is a remarkable antique furniture piece that
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

19th Century French Patinated Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
, this chest boasts seven gracefully stacked drawers. Each drawer is adorned with a pair of knobs
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
. It is a rare chest of drawers not only for its size but also the design. The 4 graduated drawers with
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Antique 1830s English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 31.5 in D 18.75 in
18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Galbée curved chest of drawers from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Made of solid oak wood
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Antique 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century Curved Oak Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 46.66 in D 27.37 in
19th Century Scottish Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly handsome Flame Mahogany Chest from Scotland. The chest has sejven drawers in total
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Burr Walnut Venner Chest Of Drawers On Legs With Wood Top
Located in London, GB
The Burr chest of drawers is made in burr walnut veneer with three lines that divide in equal
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2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Georgian Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Period Georgian 18th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top has a beveled edge around
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Georgian Pine Chest of Drawers
18th Century Georgian Pine Chest of Drawers
H 39.88 in W 43.88 in D 20.38 in
Bookmatched Veneered Bowfront Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome bowfront chest of drawers with bookmatched flame mahogany veneer. Other features of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J011 Victorian bird's eye maple chest of drawers of narrow proportions, having inlaid upstand and
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birdseye Maple

Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Chest of Drawers
Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Chest of Drawers
H 33.465 in W 35.039 in D 23.228 in
Small 19th Century Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
victorian bow front chest of drawers is slightly better quality and a little more decorative than most which
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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

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Pine

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of five drawers in mahogany wood, 19th century. Two legs with discs and a curved back base
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century
H 42.25 in W 41.93 in D 22.45 in
Mahogany 19th Century Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Figured Rectangular Top Over Seven Drawers Retaining Original Turned Wooden Knobs, Flanked By Pilasters
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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Chest Of Drawers With Knobs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chest of drawers with knobs available for sale. The range of distinct chest of drawers with knobs — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. We have 1395 antique and vintage chest of drawers with knobs in-stock, while there are 52 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of chest of drawers with knobs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chest of drawers with knobs bearing Victorian or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Kifu Augousti, Paul McCobb and Drexel each produced beautiful chest of drawers with knobs that are worth considering.

How Much are Chest Of Drawers With Knobs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,256, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $89,300 highest priced.

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 With Knobs
  • 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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