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Early 19th C. English Mahogany Chest with Rounded Columnar Corners & 5 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Chest with Rounded Columnar Corners & 5 Drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th C. English Mahogany Chest with Rounded Columnar Corners & 5 Drawers
Early 19th C. English Mahogany Chest with Rounded Columnar Corners & 5 Drawers

Early 19th C. English Mahogany Chest with Rounded Columnar Corners & 5 Drawers

H 29.75 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in
18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
. The chest has rounded corners on the right and left front with hand carved moldings. Both the right
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Antique 1780s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers

H 34.25 in W 52 in D 28 in
19th Century French Pair of Antique Provencal Pine Provincial Commodes, Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
slightly raised rectangular tops with round corners. The chests have three drawers each and these are
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Pair of Antique Provencal Pine Provincial Commodes, Chests
19th Century French Pair of Antique Provencal Pine Provincial Commodes, Chests

19th Century French Pair of Antique Provencal Pine Provincial Commodes, Chests

H 36 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
Pair of 1940s Chests of Drawers with Silver Plated Scroll Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Matching pair of four drawer chests with silver plated scroll hadware. Chests with rounded corners
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Pair of 1940s Chests of Drawers with Silver Plated Scroll Hardware
Pair of 1940s Chests of Drawers with Silver Plated Scroll Hardware

Pair of 1940s Chests of Drawers with Silver Plated Scroll Hardware

H 34 in W 30 in D 20 in
19th Century Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
rounded corners, following the shape of the case. This is a beautifully simple chest, built to last and
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode
19th Century Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode

19th Century Italian Walnut Louis XVI Commode

H 39.18 in W 49.81 in D 23.82 in
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Old Paint
Located in Sheffield, MA
corners feature quarter-round columns with simple bases and capitals.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Old Paint
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Old Paint

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers in Old Paint

H 31.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Round Corner Lacquer Side Chest
Located in Central, HK
Round corner lacquer side chest with projecting top frame member and round out surface stiles. It
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Round Corner Lacquer Side Chest
Early 19th Century Chinese Round Corner Lacquer Side Chest

Early 19th Century Chinese Round Corner Lacquer Side Chest

H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 18.51 in
Chinese Round-Corner Console with Medallion Profile
Located in Chicago, IL
Looks can be deceiving, though it may appear to be a chest of drawers, below the overhanging top
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Poplar

Chinese Round-Corner Console with Medallion Profile
Chinese Round-Corner Console with Medallion Profile

Chinese Round-Corner Console with Medallion Profile

H 33 in W 78 in D 18 in
Exquisite Biedermeier Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Fine and early walnut Biedermeier three-drawer chest of drawers with round corners finishing on
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Exquisite Biedermeier Chest
Exquisite Biedermeier Chest

Exquisite Biedermeier Chest

H 33 in W 46 in D 23 in
Country 4-Drawer Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
Solidly built country pine chest with arched apron, rounded vertical corners. Four dovetail drawers
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Country 4-Drawer Chest
Country 4-Drawer Chest

Country 4-Drawer Chest

H 33.25 in W 39 in D 17 in
Art Moderne Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Handsome and unique sized smaller Art Deco chest of three drawers with rounded corners finishing on
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Art Moderne Small Chest of Drawers
Art Moderne Small Chest of Drawers

Art Moderne Small Chest of Drawers

H 29.5 in W 35 in D 15 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
bottom one is extra deep because it’s attached to the plinth base. This chest also has rounded corners
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

H 36 in W 36 in L 36 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Mid size antique Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers with rounded corners, in excellent original
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 41 in D 20 in
Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
. This chest has rounded corners & flame mahogany drawer fronts. It has loads of character. There are no
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

H 49 in W 48 in D 22 in
Large Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
all the drawer fronts and on the rounded corners. This chest of drawers has plenty of character and
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Large Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Large Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

H 46 in W 46 in D 20 in
Stylish Art Deco Dressing Chest of Diminutive Proportions
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
at the bottom) over rounded corners chest fitted with graduated drawers and ebonised handles, all
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Stylish Art Deco Dressing Chest of Diminutive Proportions
Stylish Art Deco Dressing Chest of Diminutive Proportions

Stylish Art Deco Dressing Chest of Diminutive Proportions

H 55.12 in W 29.93 in D 18.51 in
Painted and faux bamboo pine chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regeny Painted and faux bamboo pine chest, the rectangular tophaving rounded corners, above two
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Painted and faux bamboo pine chest of drawers
Painted and faux bamboo pine chest of drawers

Painted and faux bamboo pine chest of drawers

H 44.5 in W 50 in D 21 in
A Warmly-Patinated Swedish Biedermeier 3-Drawer Birchwood Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A warmly-patinated Swedish biedermeier 3-drawer birchwood chest; the rectangular top with rounded
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A Warmly-Patinated Swedish Biedermeier 3-Drawer Birchwood Chest
A Warmly-Patinated Swedish Biedermeier 3-Drawer Birchwood Chest

A Warmly-Patinated Swedish Biedermeier 3-Drawer Birchwood Chest

H 35 in W 41.325 in D 16.5 in
Exceptionally Rare Restored Pair of Modern Chests by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
left/right case form and continuous rounded inside chest corners/handles are consistent with the work
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Exceptionally Rare Restored Pair of Modern Chests by Widdicomb
Exceptionally Rare Restored Pair of Modern Chests by Widdicomb

Exceptionally Rare Restored Pair of Modern Chests by Widdicomb

H 34.5 in W 44.25 in D 19.25 in
Elegant Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with floral marquetry
Located in New York, NY
inlay design with marquetry flowers. The chest has rounded corners and tapered legs. Height 31.5
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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Elegant Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with floral marquetry
Elegant Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with floral marquetry

Elegant Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with floral marquetry

H 31.5 in W 37.25 in D 18.75 in
Late Art Deco American Burl Birch 3-Drawer Commode Chest
By Donald Deskey
Located in Queens, NY
Late American Art Deco (1940s) burled birch veneer chest with rounded front corners and three
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20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Resin

Late Art Deco American Burl Birch 3-Drawer Commode Chest
Late Art Deco American Burl Birch 3-Drawer Commode Chest

Late Art Deco American Burl Birch 3-Drawer Commode Chest

H 34 in W 50 in D 21 in
19th Century White-Grey French Pair of Pinewood Provincial Commodes, Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
slightly raised rectangular tops with round corners. The chests have three drawers each and these are
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Pine

19th Century White-Grey French Pair of Pinewood Provincial Commodes, Chests
19th Century White-Grey French Pair of Pinewood Provincial Commodes, Chests

19th Century White-Grey French Pair of Pinewood Provincial Commodes, Chests

H 36 in W 52 in D 24.5 in
Antique Chest of Drawers in Satin Birch by Maple and Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
chest is of rounded corner design, and gives a vast amount of storage space. Having eight drawers in
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Antique 1870s European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Antique Chest of Drawers in Satin Birch by Maple and Co
Antique Chest of Drawers in Satin Birch by Maple and Co

Antique Chest of Drawers in Satin Birch by Maple and Co

H 47.64 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Modern Streamline Chest of Drawers in Brass and Black Leather, Designed by Ello
By Guy Barker
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
drawers, the chest of drawers has sleek rounded corners and raised platform legs with streamline features.
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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Modern Streamline Chest of Drawers in Brass and Black Leather, Designed by Ello
Modern Streamline Chest of Drawers in Brass and Black Leather, Designed by Ello

Modern Streamline Chest of Drawers in Brass and Black Leather, Designed by Ello

H 29.5 in W 51.5 in D 21 in
French 20th Century Painted Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling 2 drawer painted chest of drawers with pronounced rounded corners all the way down to the
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French 20th Century Painted Commode
French 20th Century Painted Commode

French 20th Century Painted Commode

H 28.5 in W 31.38 in D 17.63 in
18th Century French Lyonnaise Walnut Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
having the same crossbow form. The chest has rounded molded corners above short cabriole legs and has
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Antique 1770s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century French Lyonnaise Walnut Commode
18th Century French Lyonnaise Walnut Commode

18th Century French Lyonnaise Walnut Commode

H 40 in W 53 in D 27.5 in
19th Century Painted French Oak Louis XVI Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
either side of the escutcheons, and still show the original pulls. The chest shows fluted rounded corners
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Painted French Oak Louis XVI Commode
19th Century Painted French Oak Louis XVI Commode

19th Century Painted French Oak Louis XVI Commode

H 33.75 in W 51 in D 17.88 in
18th Century, French, Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
rounded corners, decorated by two simple vertical carved lines. The sides have an inset panel which gives
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century, French, Louis XV Walnut Commode
18th Century, French, Louis XV Walnut Commode

18th Century, French, Louis XV Walnut Commode

H 30.25 in W 37 in D 21.75 in
19th Century French Style Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Locust Valley, NY
is constructed of three panels bordered with a top of rounded corners. Chest sits on straight legs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Style Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Style Three Drawer Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Style Three Drawer Chest of Drawers

H 33.5 in W 44.5 in D 25 in
Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Pair)
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
with recessed pulls. Chest frame has subtle rounded corners on a leather plinth base. Sophisticated
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Pair)
Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Pair)

Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (Pair)

H 31 in W 34.25 in D 20 in
English Dresser, um 1810
Located in Greding, DE
Six-drawered dresser on tapered feet with fluted, rounded corners. The chest is decorated with
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Antique 1810s English Empire Dressers

Materials

Brass

English Dresser, um 1810
English Dresser, um 1810

English Dresser, um 1810

H 58.47 in W 30.91 in D 16.54 in
Rare rounded corner design Art Deco bedside cabinet in oak, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in London, GB
Chic elegance - iconic Art Deco design with beautiful rounded corners with three drawers
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Rare rounded corner design Art Deco bedside cabinet in oak, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Rare rounded corner design Art Deco bedside cabinet in oak, Czechoslovakia 1930s

Rare rounded corner design Art Deco bedside cabinet in oak, Czechoslovakia 1930s

H 24.02 in W 11.82 in D 17.92 in
19th Century French Directoire Marble Top Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous 19th century French Directoire marble top chest with rounded and fluted corners.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Directoire Marble Top Chest
19th Century French Directoire Marble Top Chest

19th Century French Directoire Marble Top Chest

H 35.5 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
Biedermeier Semainier Chest, Mahogany veneered, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers with seven drawers and a mahogany-veneered corpus with rounded corners
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Semainier Chest, Mahogany veneered, circa 1830
Biedermeier Semainier Chest, Mahogany veneered, circa 1830

Biedermeier Semainier Chest, Mahogany veneered, circa 1830

H 63 in W 42.13 in D 20.48 in
Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek
By Leo Jiranek, Donald Deskey
Located in Hanover, MA
each chest has a corresponding rounded vertical corner with waterfall edge, four drawers with chrome
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek
Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek

Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek

H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Large Pair of Chests of Drawers with grey stone tops, Italy Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
stand on baluster feet that develop into turned columns with leaf capitals, giving the chests a rounded
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Stone

Large Pair of Chests of Drawers with grey stone tops, Italy Mid-19th Century
Large Pair of Chests of Drawers with grey stone tops, Italy Mid-19th Century

Large Pair of Chests of Drawers with grey stone tops, Italy Mid-19th Century

H 38.98 in W 50.79 in D 25.79 in
American Modernist 1930s Low Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Three drawer chest with rounded corners and stepped top, and inset handles.
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Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Modernist 1930s Low Chest
American Modernist 1930s Low Chest

American Modernist 1930s Low Chest

H 34 in W 43 in D 20 in
Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest the top with projecting round corners, reeded stiles ending in
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest

Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest

H 38.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Poling, West Sussex
chest with rounded corners. The original bun handles are in solid mahogany and inset with mother of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

H 49.22 in W 48.04 in D 20.87 in
American Modernist Five Drawer Tall chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Tall chest with rounded corners and stepped top.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Modernist Five Drawer Tall chest
American Modernist Five Drawer Tall chest

American Modernist Five Drawer Tall chest

H 46 in W 32 in D 20 in
Delightful Burr Walnut, Victorian Period Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Darwen, GB
A delightful Victorian Period burr walnut and kingwood antique chest of drawers. The rounded corner
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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Delightful Burr Walnut, Victorian Period Antique Chest of Drawers
Delightful Burr Walnut, Victorian Period Antique Chest of Drawers

Delightful Burr Walnut, Victorian Period Antique Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 44.5 in D 23 in
Good Victorian Period Plum Pudding Mahogany Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Darwen, GB
A good Victorian Period plum pudding mahogany antique chest of drawers. The rounded cornered
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Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Good Victorian Period Plum Pudding Mahogany Antique Chest of Drawers
Good Victorian Period Plum Pudding Mahogany Antique Chest of Drawers

Good Victorian Period Plum Pudding Mahogany Antique Chest of Drawers

H 45 in W 43 in D 20 in
Pair of Biedermeier Period North German Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Houston, TX
a rounded front corner along with a slanted wider molded edge placed just an inch below. The use of
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

Pair of Biedermeier Period North German Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Pair of Biedermeier Period North German Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1820

Pair of Biedermeier Period North German Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1820

H 33.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.25 in
Six Drawer Chest by Donald Deskey
Located in Hudson, NY
Stripe veneered chest with rounded, ebonized corners and chromed steel foot and pulls. Thin, tall
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Vintage 1930s American Dressers

Six Drawer Chest by Donald Deskey
Six Drawer Chest by Donald Deskey

Six Drawer Chest by Donald Deskey

H 50 in W 30 in D 18 in
George III Period Mahogany Chest-of-Drawers
Located in Cambridge, GB
George III period mahogany chest-of-drawers with rounded fore-corners and a moulded top; the four
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Antique Early 1800s English Side Tables

George III Period Mahogany Chest-of-Drawers
George III Period Mahogany Chest-of-Drawers

George III Period Mahogany Chest-of-Drawers

H 33.5 in W 36.5 in D 20.75 in
George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in East Sussex, GB
pigeon holes, the central lower short drawer having ebony and satinwood inlay. The chest corners with
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers
George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Chest of Drawers

H 44.1 in W 40.56 in D 21.26 in
Antique Chinese Armoire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique wardrobe chest from China's Shanxi province. Rounded corners and tapered design with
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Armoire
Antique Chinese Armoire

Antique Chinese Armoire

H 86.5 in W 47.5 in D 31.5 in
An Antique Miniature Salesman's Sample
Located in Millwood, VA
This is a delightful miniature salesman's sample of a Victorian tall chest. Mahogany with rounded
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

An Antique Miniature Salesman's Sample
An Antique Miniature Salesman's Sample

An Antique Miniature Salesman's Sample

H 23 in W 14.5 in D 8 in
Petite shapely Art Deco chest of drawers
Located in Senden, NRW
Petite Art Deco chest of drawers - beautiful body - rounded corners - discreet chrome
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Petite shapely Art Deco chest of drawers
Petite shapely Art Deco chest of drawers

Petite shapely Art Deco chest of drawers

H 38.6 in W 39.4 in D 21.3 in
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Chest Rounded Corners For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chest rounded corners for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct chest rounded corners — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. There are 1023 antique and vintage chest rounded corners for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 15 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of chest rounded corners available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chest rounded corners are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Victorian and louis xv styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made chest rounded corners over the years, but those made by Kartell, Olaf von Bohr and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chest Rounded Corners?

Prices for chest rounded corners can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, chest rounded corners begin at $50 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,775.

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.

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