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Antique Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique walnut chest on chest of drawers. This in the Georgian revival style
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
H 68.51 in W 34.26 in D 21.26 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England
Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
H 53.55 in W 32.68 in D 18.12 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it is in the
Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
H 66.93 in W 33.47 in D 20.08 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
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique walnut chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1880-1900’s
Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 22.84 in W 18.12 in D 13 in
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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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Chest of Drawers
French Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 18 in W 30.75 in D 32 in
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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Antique 19th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers Germany, 1820 Walnut Fine Biedermeier chest of drawers made
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 37.41 in W 42.52 in D 22.45 in
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut graduated chest of drawers with box wood string inlay, burl walnut carved skirt
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Walnut Chest of Drawers
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 47 in W 42.5 in D 21.75 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique burr walnut chest of drawers. It is in the Georgian style
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 24.02 in W 21.66 in D 16.15 in
18th Century walnut chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century walnut chest of drawers, having a nice figured and crossbanded top above a selection
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century walnut chest of drawers
18th Century walnut chest of drawers
H 35.5 in W 39 in D 22 in
Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale walnut chest on chest, with drawers that are cross banded with mahogany. The upper
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
H 73.5 in W 46 in D 24 in
Large Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Biedermeier chest shown in a lovely dark walnut match book veneer on pine and comprised of three
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Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive and very good quality mid 18th century walnut chest, retaining good colour throughout
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
walnut veneer on a softwood body. The chest of drawers is in very good restored condition. The middle
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
H 18.12 in W 23.23 in D 12.41 in
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1890s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 36.62 in W 33.08 in D 20.87 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful little antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 25.6 in W 18.12 in D 13.39 in
Chests of Drawers Walnut & Tulipwood, Bespoke
Located in Uppingham, GB
Two Drawer Chest of Drawers. Modern design two drawer chest with simple lines, matching 'Stripey
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2010s British Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tulipwood, Walnut

A Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and handles, the top with
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Walnut Chest on Chest
A Walnut Chest on Chest
H 72.45 in W 38.98 in D 19.69 in
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers A fine quality 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England by
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
H 46.86 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and useful vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, walnut five-drawer chest with quartered, crossbanded top, waterfall veneered front with
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Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 43.5 in W 42.5 in D 22 in
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A beautifully proportioned small scale English, walnut five-drawer chest with inset self-band on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Walnut

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 34.75 in D 20 in
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Herringbone crossbanding on each drawer front is a Classic dash of style on this medium-sized chest
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 36.25 in D 19 in
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
drawers, original handles raised on bracket feet. Nice small scale piece.
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Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 30.25 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century English, beautiful and good quality Georgian walnut chest on chest tallboy. Of small
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 72.84 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
18th Century Decorated Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century decorated walnut chest of drawers from England. The top is made of two planks
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
Early 18th-Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers This Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of
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Antique Early 17th Century European Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 38.19 in D 22.45 in
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid walnut chest on chest with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three smaller drawers above
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Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Walnut

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
H 58 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George II walnut chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above two over three graduated
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Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 70.63 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
A Biedermeier chest of drawers with three drawers and brass handles, standing on low tapered legs
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Antique 1820s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
H 34.85 in W 46.07 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Germany ca.1760 Walnut Baroque chest of drawers in walnut with an
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Antique 1760s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers, Walnut
H 28.75 in W 44.89 in D 22.05 in
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy. The cavetto
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 74.02 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Walnut Campaign Chest of Drawers, Colonial Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Cracking campaign chest of drawers in walnut. - Classic campaign look with the brass handles and
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1990s Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with beautiful walnut, 1820 Germany Walnut Beautiful
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Eastlake Lock Side Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An attractive Walnut and burl Walnut Eastlake tall chest. The drawers are decorated with burl
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Late 19th Century, Victorian Period, Figured Walnut Wellington Chest, Of Attractive
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
H 67.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
19th Century Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3916 19th century continental chest of drawers in walnut, having marble top above six graduated
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Antique 1860s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers
19th Century Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 61.42 in W 38.59 in D 20.08 in
Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a walnut and Kashmir walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in England, circa, 1825. The
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century classic chest of drawers in Louis XVI style. Solid walnut wood. Walnut corpus with
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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 26.38 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful small antique burr walnut chest of drawers. It is in the Georgian style, this
Category

Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Small Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 11.82 in
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive And Charming Early 18th Century, Queen Anne Period, Walnut Chest Having Superbly
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from the
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 45.28 in W 30.71 in D 19.3 in
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from the
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 47.64 in W 33.08 in D 19.3 in
Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique serpentine burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 31.11 in D 19.69 in
Antique Burr Walnut Slim Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut slim chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around 1910
Category

Vintage 1910s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Slim Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Slim Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 29.93 in D 19.3 in
Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique serpentine burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 20.08 in
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Five-Drawer Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created by our English cabinetmaker with exacting detail, this Georgian styled walnut burl chest
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut, Burl

19th Century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality slight bowfront chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Walnut Chest of Drawers - Venice 1750 Commode
Located in Vo', Veneto
Chest of drawers, with three drawers, in solid walnut, with maple marquetry on top, sides and
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Antique 1750s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Chest of Drawers - Venice 1750 Commode
Walnut Chest of Drawers - Venice 1750 Commode
H 37.41 in W 53.15 in D 20.48 in
17th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French walnut chest of drawers (circa 1675-1700) hand-carved in a Louis XIII
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut 3 drawer chest of drawers, early 19th century. With an overhanging
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Mid 18th Century English Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest of Glowing Colour. This double chest
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
H 72.45 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
Georgian Style Bur Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Georgian Style Bur Walnut Chest on Chest This Superb Walnut Chest on Chest has 3 long drawers to
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Antique 1890s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Edwardian 4 drawer chest of drawers. On original wheels for easy handling. Original wooden
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Northern Italian Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fitted with three inlaid drawers raised on bracket feet.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Rosewood, Walnut

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of chest on chest of drawers walnut you’re looking for. An item from our selection of chest on chest of drawers walnut — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Find 355 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of chest on chest of drawers walnut now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of chest on chest of drawers walnut — 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 option in this array of chest on chest of drawers walnut, those designed in Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Dunbar, Edmond J. Spence and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced at least one beautiful piece of chest on chest of drawers walnut that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest On Chest Of Drawers Walnut?

Prices for a piece of chest on chest of drawers walnut can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $515 and can go as high as $98,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,800.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Chest On Chest Of Drawers Walnut
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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