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Early 18th Century Antique Walnut Chest on Chest or Highboy
Located in Naples, IT
Chest of drawers in walnut wood and walnut root with extractable desk. England, 18th century.
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Triple Chest-On-Chest Highboy Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style triple chest-on-chest seven-drawer highboy dresser or
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Highboy Dresser or Chest of Drawers, by Petersen Antiques
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highboy with five drawers in alder, dark walnut stain, ivory drawer fronts and premium satin
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2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

American Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
patina. Queen Anne pad feet hand carved from solid cherry. This chest is in excellent condition and has
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Cherry

American Highboy Chest of Drawers
American Highboy Chest of Drawers
H 72 in W 38 in D 20 in
18th-Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest on Stand / Highboy
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A wonderful early 18th-century Queen Anne period walnut chest on stand/highboy, displaying its
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality and charming mid-18th century mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, having
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
H 72.5 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
Pine Trunk or Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
A trunk or blanket chest with a drawer at the bottom is known as a mule chest, probably because it
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Pine Trunk or Mule Chest
Pine Trunk or Mule Chest
H 27 in W 47 in D 27 in
Pine Trunk or Blanket chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
This plain and simple pine blanket chest is of hand-cut dovetail and pegged construction. The lid
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Pine Trunk or Blanket chest
Pine Trunk or Blanket chest
H 21 in W 42 in D 21 in
Bonnet top maple highboy chest of drawers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Maple wood highboy chest of drawers featuring a turned wood bonnet top, patinated brass hardware
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Vintage 1940s American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest, circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with images of a rooster, a hen, a dog and a hare. There are stylized "tree of
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

George III Chest on Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
A George III period chest on chest in mahogany, with satinwood inlay, brass drawer pulls all on
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

George III Chest on Chest
George III Chest on Chest
H 79.5 in W 45 in D 20.25 in
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
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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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
Fine Antique Highboy Chest With Shell Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made 19th Century American Highboy. The Chest, with fine traditional form and
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Antique 19th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George II chest on chest, with bold cove cornice above bead molding; the top has three over three
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Antique 1770s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Steel

George II Chest on Chest
George II Chest on Chest
H 72.5 in W 46.25 in D 23 in
Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive Antique Chest-On-Chest with handsome wood and great traditional form. The
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest
Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest
H 74.25 in W 45 in D 23.25 in
Beautiful early 18th century English oak cabinet/chest on stand/highboy
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this beautiful, charming early 18th century English oak cabinet/chest on stand/highboy
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Antique Early 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Chest on chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their famed 1948 Mandarin collection. Original two-tone
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
H 63 in W 46 in D 21 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Georgian chest on chest in figured bookmatched flame mahogany having two short over
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 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

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Brass

Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
H 73.5 in W 46 in D 24 in
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This standing chest is of clamp-front construction, extensively decorated with long, ironwork
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Blanket Chest or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blanket chest or coffee table from the Cedar wood . Chest is from the 1970 s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an Antique Georgian, George III (1760-1820), Mahogany Chest On Chest with 6 large
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest
Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest
H 74.22 in W 44.38 in D 21.89 in
Painted Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
At some time in its long life somebody decided to paint this trunk a nice powder blue. From the wear on that coat of paint, it looks like it was a few decades ago. The box itself i...
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
Painted Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest
H 16 in W 28.5 in D 16 in
Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique flame mahogany chest on chest, having an arrangement of two
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 58.47 in W 27.56 in D 16.93 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

Materials

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
George III Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Georgian oak and fruitwood crossbanded chest on chest, with a moulded
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George III Oak Chest on Chest
George III Oak Chest on Chest
H 74.81 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, having a total of seven graduated
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74.02 in W 43.71 in D 21.26 in
Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a miniature Victorian mahogany chest on chest, remaining in very good condition for its
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 16.93 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
George III mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Flower Mound, TX
George III mahogany chest on chest, the projecting molded and dentil cornice over plain frieze
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III mahogany Chest on Chest
George III mahogany Chest on Chest
H 72 in W 44 in D 22 in
George III English Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, English, Circa 1765. A strikingly handsome piece - the upper case
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

George III English Chest on Chest
George III English Chest on Chest
H 70 in W 45 in D 21.88 in
Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and beautifully constructed Antique Chest on Chest with fine traditional form and
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Antique 19th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest
Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest
H 75 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 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 III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest. The top having an arrangement of
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove
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Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 76.88 in W 44.5 in D 22 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

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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
18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic quality chest on chest/tallboy. This beautiful and compact piece looks stunning with
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest
18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest
H 59.85 in W 42.52 in D 22.45 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
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners
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Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Oak, Pine

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Period Georgian Standing upon spade feet
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
H 71 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This George II mahogany chest on chest retains all of its original hardware, feet, and crown
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Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 75.25 in W 44.63 in D 21 in
Neo Classic Inspired Chest on Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest provides six drawers with ample storage
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Brass

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
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 73.25 in W 43.5 in D 21 in
Chinoiserie/Japanned Coffer or Chest, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a George II/George III Chest or Trunk that retains its original red Japanned surface. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Highboy Dresser/Chest of Drawers, by Petersen Antiques
By Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Highboy with four drawers in alder, dark walnut stain and premium satin lacquer finish. The simple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Walnut

Syrian 18th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Rare 18th century Syran blanket chest, beautiful art work and nice proportion.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Syrian Blanket Chests

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Mother-of-Pearl

Syrian 18th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk
Syrian 18th Century Blanket Chest or Trunk
H 35.5 in W 50.5 in D 19.5 in
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest This a good and interesting piece, the box has been
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Rustic Blanket Chests

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
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With molded rectangular cornice over three short drawers over three graduated drawers, the base with three graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet. Original handles. Overall origin...
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Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 68 in W 42 in D 32 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular cornice with Greek key carving over two short and three long drawers flanked by carving, the base with three long drawers with identically carved sides raised on oge...
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Antique 1760s Great Britain (UK) George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 52.5 in D 23.25 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

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts with a shaped rectangular cornice over three small drawers over three graduated drawers flanked by fluted chamfered corners, the base with three graduated drawers. Origi...
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Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 66.13 in W 41.25 in D 21.5 in
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820 English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest sku 1892 Base W104 x D58 x H85 cm Top W106 x
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.87 in W 41.74 in D 23.23 in
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 18th century English George III period figured mahogany chest on chest with a simple
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1740. A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 68.12 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and very well made Antique English Georgian Chest-On-Chest with fine traditional form
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
H 71.75 in W 44.25 in D 21.5 in
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4768 exceptional George III mahogany chest on chest, having dentil carved cornice above 2 short
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
H 71.66 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests 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 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.