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Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in
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1890s British Georgian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
H 60.63 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
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18th Century Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Wood

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

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Wood

Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, rare Early 20th Century American Empire Bow Front Flame Mahogany chest on chest of
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

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

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Wood

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely
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18th Century Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a
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18th Century Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Wood, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period
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19th Century European George III Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Antique English Chest on Chest of Drawers Jacobean Tudor Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
HARD-TO-FIND Antique English Oak 18th Century Jacobean Chest on Chest~~Chest of Drawers~~Late 18th
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Early 19th Century English Jacobean Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Oak

Antique Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Chippendale style chest on chest of drawers, unbranded. Cherry with brass hardware, ogee
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique Grand Chest of Drawers, English, Walnut, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique grand chest on chest of drawers. An English, walnut and mahogany tallboy, dating
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
A magnificent beautiful big Chest of Drawers "Chest on Chest." Swedish early 19th century
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Pine

17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
Located in Kettering, GB
An early 17th century chest of drawers, in the Queen Anne style, on a later, most likely George I
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17th Century British Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
H 59.85 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers, the chest has 2
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19th Century Victorian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine polished walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebony trim, illustration of two winged
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Ebony, Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 40.5 in D 20.125 in
Salon Boulle Chest of Drawers Chest of Drawers Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Salon Boulle chest of drawers Napoleon III Paris circa 1850-1880 Rectangular and curved body
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1870s French Napoleon III Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
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19th Century George II Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut, Burl

Chest of Drawers on Stand, England circa 1760
Located in Culver City, CA
Chest of Drawers on Stand England circa 1760 Constructed in oak, with geometric carved details
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18th Century English Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest on stand, an English, Early Georgian, oak chest of drawers dating to the
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Oak

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers, of small proportions, the chest has
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19th Century Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 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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19th Century English Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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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
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large oak chest of drawers This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and
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Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Oak

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
H 41 in W 44 in D 22 in
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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Late 19th Century British Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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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
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers
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19th Century Federal Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
H 62 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Georgian Miniature 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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Early 19th Century English Georgian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
Georgian Miniature Chest of Drawers
H 14.5 in W 13.75 in D 8 in
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique walnut chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1920-30’s
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1920s British Georgian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 22.84 in W 18.12 in D 13 in
Regency Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Beautifully figured Mahogany chest of drawers with boxwood stringing to the drawer fronts and top
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Early 19th Century European Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Regency Period Chest of Drawers
Regency Period Chest of Drawers
H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 18.51 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
on original bracket feet. This antique chest of drawers retains its original finish, colour and
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1820s English Regency Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 24.02 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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Late 18th Century George I Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Oak

Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Period Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 34 in D 19 in
Louis XV period tomb chest of drawers stamped (small Parisian chest of drawers)
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent tomb chest of drawers small Parisian model Louis XV period 18th century stamped Jean
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18th Century French Louis XV Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Rosewood

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A Jacobean style oak chest of drawers raised on four large bun
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Late 18th Century British Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Oak

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 39 in D 21 in
Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A finely drawn chest of drawers with four long drawers, the top one with a double divider, the
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Early 19th Century British Regency Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.92 in W 45.67 in D 22.45 in
Biedermeier Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning Biedermeier style walnut book matched veneer chest comprised of three working drawers
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

Biedermeier Style Chest Of Drawers
Biedermeier Style Chest Of Drawers
H 34 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice American Hepplewhite Mahogany chest probably of New England origin around 1800-1820
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Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 45 in D 21 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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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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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 Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large chest of five drawers has a lovely warm color and a strong grain pattern to the drawer
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 48 in W 49.5 in D 22.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality 18th century Chippendale Period Georgian mahogany chest of relative small
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 34 in D 20 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
The breakfront case of this impressively large chest sets the two top drawers proud of the lower
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 47 in W 52 in D 23.5 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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Early 1800s Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Oak

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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19th Century Emirian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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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
Walnut chest on chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short and three long
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Early 20th Century British Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

Walnut chest on chest
Walnut chest on chest
H 61.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A very fine 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Diminutive Classical Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine Austrian or Northern European classical chest of drawers having restrained architectural
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Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Diminutive Classical Chest of Drawers
Diminutive Classical Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 33.25 in D 18 in
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Walnut graduated chest of drawers with box wood string inlay, burl walnut carved skirt
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18th Century and Earlier American Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

American Walnut Chest of Drawers
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 47 in W 42.5 in D 21.75 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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Late 19th Century Danish Country Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the late 19th century to early 20th century, this beautiful floral 4 drawer chest on a
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Wood

Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 23 in D 16.25 in
Maples Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5220 Edwardian mahogany tall chest of drawers by Maples, having figured top with moulded edge
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Early 20th Century English Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Maples Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Maples Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 48.5 in W 28 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with two small and three long graduated drawers
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19th Century Irish George III Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

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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18th Century Irish Georgian Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Inlaid Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany chest on chest has its original hardware that has been highlighted and
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1780s English Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Inlaid Chest on Chest
Inlaid Chest on Chest
H 70 in W 44 in D 25 in
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780
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Late 18th Century British Chippendale Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
H 72.5 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 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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Early 19th Century English George III Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine top over four graduated drawers flanked by reeded columns. Brass ring handles on drawers
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Early 19th Century English Regency Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 39.5 in W 46.13 in D 21.88 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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1670s English Jacobean Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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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
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
and canted corners above four conforming drawers and fruitwood canted sides, the top drawer with a
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1820s Danish Empire Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 28 in D 18.75 in
Lambs of Manchester Attributed, a Rare Aesthetic Movement Tall Chest of Drawers
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in London, GB
Lambs of Manchester, attributed. A rare Aesthetic Movement, unusually tall chest of drawers made
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Ash

Irish Georgian Mahogany High Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Finished rectangular top over six graduated drawers with brass bail handles. Raised on bracket feet
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1770s Irish George III Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Brass

French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Napa, CA
From the Ile-de-France region, mounted on tapered legs. Jeff Miller is a furniture designer, craftsman, teacher, and author of woodworking books and articles (he's also a former c...
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19th Century Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Walnut

French Walnut Chest of Drawers
French Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 18 in W 30.75 in D 32 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
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18th Century English George III Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
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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Late 18th Century Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique

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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
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Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest on chest of drawers antique you’re looking for. Each chest on chest of drawers antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chest on chest of drawers antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right chest on chest of drawers antique, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chest on chest of drawers antique over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Chippendale, Conrad Mauter and Dunlap Cabinetmakers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chest On Chest Of Drawers Antique?

Prices for a chest on chest of drawers antique start at $332 and top out at $248,500 with the average selling for $6,295.

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 On Chest Of Drawers Antique
  • 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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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.