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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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Antique 1890s 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 60.63 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut chest on chest
Walnut chest on chest
H 61.5 in W 30 in D 20 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
Category

Vintage 1920s British Georgian 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
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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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in the USA, it dates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 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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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.92 in W 45.67 in D 22.45 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

17th century walnut chest of drawers
Located in Penzance, GB
Here we have a very early piece of walnut furniture of small size in oak elm and walnut .The chest
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Antique 17th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

17th century walnut chest of drawers
17th century walnut chest of drawers
H 33 in W 34.5 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
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II walnut chest of drawers, 18th century. With an overhanging rectangular top with two bands
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 35.75 in W 37 in D 20 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
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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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 lovely antique burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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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 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it
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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 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 15.75 in
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
A stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around
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Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 18.12 in
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
H 33.86 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the
Category

Antique 1890s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 52.76 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 45.67 in W 35.04 in D 20.08 in
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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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 18.12 in
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
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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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

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
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
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
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
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
Antique Figured Walnut Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique figured walnut secretaire chest of drawers, having a secretaire
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20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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
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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
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

George III Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III figured walnut chest of drawers, having a banded and inlaid
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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George III Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
George III Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 21.26 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
French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco chest of drawers A French Art Deco Chest of drawers produced in the 1930s in walnut
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 35.83 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis Philippe burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, mid 19th century. With a rectangular
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Antique 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Quality 18th Century Country walnut chest of drawers. With its original oyster cut veneers
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 21.26 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
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 18.12 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
Antique Georgian Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and practical antique Georgian style walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 32.29 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
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality victorian influenced chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers
H 38.5 in W 38.5 in D 19.25 in
18th Century Walnut Moulded Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A fine example of a period Jacobean moulded chest of drawers, with inset panels on the side and a
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A walnut feather banded chest of drawers in exceptional condition. Two short over three graduating
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
H 39.38 in W 37.01 in D 18.51 in
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality swedish chest of drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 38.25 in W 40.75 in D 20 in
Antique Burr Walnut Lowboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut lowboy chest of drawers. This was made in England, it is in the
Category

Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Lowboy Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Lowboy Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the
Category

Vintage 1920s 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 20.08 in
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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Walnut Chest of Drawers - Venice 1750 Commode
Located in Albignasego, IT
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
Fine Early Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Extraordinary movement to this matchbook walnut veneer graces this finely composed two drawer chest
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

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

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 Walnut
  • 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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