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Lovely Antique Georgian Hardwood Chest of Drawers with a Hidden Drawer
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers circa 1760
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in GB
of drawers with hidden record player inside. What a cool thing. On the outside you have the never
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Huge 19th Century Victorian Light Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers Hidden Drawer
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning large 19th century light flamed mahogany chest of drawers with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Very Rare Howard & Son's Victorian Chest of Drawers Hidden Silver Wear Cupboard
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
mahogany Howard & Son’s Berners street large chest of drawers with hidden silver cupboard This is a very
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Bleached French Fossilized Marble Top Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century bleached french fossilized marble top chest with hidden bottom drawer and diamond
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Campaign Chest of Drawers England circa 1920 Navy chest of drawers with hidden compartments. 38”w x
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Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Campaign Chest of Drawers
Campaign Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Large Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming dark pine chest of drawers with faux bamboo columns and mouldings. Slightly unusual
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
By Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Milano, IT
Borsani Varedo Unique chest of drawers made of a very high quality with 4 drawers hidden by two
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 51.19 in
Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom designed and built dresser/chest of drawers by Hans
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
H 30.75 in W 101 in D 21 in
French, 18th Century, Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
front that offers three long drawers and two hidden central drawers, with decorative handles and
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French, 18th Century, Chest of Drawers
French, 18th Century, Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 48.43 in D 24.81 in
19th Century European Chest of Drawers with Original Decoratively Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest of drawers from Europe is beautifully adorned in its original hand painted artisan finish in a
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Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

American Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A gorgeous one-of-a-kind block front style chest of drawers in walnut. Quality is what describes
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Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Cedar 1860 Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Very large storage space with seven drawers on hidden drawer on the top, twist column details on
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Antique Mid-19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Antique Cedar 1860 Tall Chest of Drawers
Antique Cedar 1860 Tall Chest of Drawers
H 55.52 in W 43.71 in D 19.3 in
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
two rows with hidden crossbars. This chest of drawers from the 18th century is beautifully inlaid with
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
Located in Accrington, GB
Huge antique chest of drawers dating to the early Victorian period. The chest is made from solid
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
Large Antique Mahogany Chest Of Drawers C.1840
H 52.76 in W 54.34 in D 21.46 in
Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi for MIM
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood, aluminum, brass. Chest of drawers from the Taormina line for MIM. 4 drawers with hidden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi for MIM
Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi for MIM
H 34.5 in W 31.5 in D 17.75 in
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Sendai Type Tansu Chest with Drawers and Safe
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawers, providing a hidden space for treasured keepsakes or important documents. In a modern home, this
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800. Amazing Empire oak dresser made by Danish master
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
H 47.64 in W 47.64 in D 23.04 in
Vintage Italian elegant chest of drawers attr. to Paolo Buffa with brass knobs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
was a work of art, and elegance was paramount. This exquisite Italian chest of drawers, attributed to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dos Gallos Custom Bun Foot Chest of Drawers
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majestic chest of drawers with cascading base ending in bun feet, raised diamond pattern on drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Walnut

French Antique Transformation Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
The French antique transformation furniture chest of drawers, originates from Paris and dates back
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood, Satinwood

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
with forged iron hardware. Two small hidden drawers to the top right can be removed to reveal a further
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Jay Spectre 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1980s (Signed)
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
drawers with brushed steel base 1980s (Signed). This piece features two drawers with hidden pulls. The
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century French Empire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Empire style commode, or chest of drawers, made of solid and veneer of
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis Philippe Semainier High Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant Louis Philippe high chest of drawers, so-called "semainier", from the 19th century. Solid
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Empire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
dovetailed drawers with brass knobs and one hidden top drawer. Large brass mounted turned columns
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English William and Mary-Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century English William and Mary-style oak chest of drawers seamlessly marries
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Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Postmodern Italian chest of drawers
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Milano, IT
hidden within. We find 4 larger drawers at the bottom, while in others we find 3 small drawers. The feet
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Chest of Drawers
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" chest of drawers with brass accents for Calvin Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
neoclassical details comprise this outstanding chest of drawers. This case piece has patinated wonderfully over
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Chippendale mahogany gentleman's chest of four graduated drawers. This fine
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French First Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser, c. 1810
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Classic French Empire Chest made from rosewood veneer and featuring ebonized front columns, c. 1810
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Antique 1810s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Expertly Restored - Studio Craft Rosewood Tambour-Door Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft solid rosewood tambour-door bachelor's chest of drawers
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Rosewood

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Buffet, Cherrywood Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely, old restored 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers or buffet from the early period
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

1950s Guillerme et Chambron Design Oak Wooden Chest of Drawers And Secretary
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s French Guillerme et Chambron design oak chest of drawers and secretary "dos d'âne
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Teak and Elm Chest-of-Drawers, Danish, Dated 1971
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Mid-Century Modern teak and elm chest-of-drawers, the top with a 'hidden' frieze drawer in elm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Elm

18th Century English Endgrain Walnut Veneer Chest of Drawers from Minley Manor
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional English walnut chest of drawers with end grain veneers, the top decorated with a
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Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Walnut, Brass and Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian chest of drawers, with 3 greatly carved drawers hidden behind the two doors
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Munch Slagelse
By Munch Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away the old, revealing the hidden beauty
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers/Secretary by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers/Secretary by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wizardry: • The Art of Transformation: We start by stripping away the old, revealing the hidden beauty
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern teak chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest at first glance. However, discreetly hidden behind the upper "drawer" is in fact a fall-front
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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawers and safe section. This 19th-century Japanese antique Tansu chest cabinet is a remarkable piece of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

French Empire Period Flame Grain Mahogany Commode Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Wells, ME
. This handsome chest retains its original separate black marble top, and the four drawers (the top
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century camphor wood British military Campaign two-piece chest of drawers features a
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair French-Style Shapely Side Chests with a Hand Painted Urn & Wreath Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
each fitted with a pair of doors which open to reveal hidden pull-out dove-tailed drawers (3 each
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
doors with recessed wooden pulls, two large hidden drawers, three more larger drawers at the bottom
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
H 50 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
, iron hardware, five drawers and a side door revealing two additional hidden drawers. Exuding an aura of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
H 39.25 in W 34.25 in D 17 in
Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
opening to reveal a fitted interior with a mirror and two hidden drawers at the back. The original brass
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen’s Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
line chest on chest design, two doors at the top that open up to three hidden drawers, two larger
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tall Flame Mahogany Chest
Located in High Point, NC
hidden drawer at the top, over five drawers, all with matching graining. The skirt is scalloped as well
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Tall Flame Mahogany Chest
19th Century Tall Flame Mahogany Chest
H 65.25 in W 52.5 in D 26.25 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Gentleman's Chest
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage walnut gentleman's chest designed by Paul McCobb for his iconic mid-century
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
faux tortoise shell paint. Multiple drawers including original ogre drawer hidden in top frieze
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern chests have three drawers ensuring plenty of space of storage
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
H 32.25 in W 40 in D 18.25 in
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
mahogany drawer linings. The front opens to reveal pigeon holes and small drawers, including a hidden
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Antique 1820s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

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Chest With Hidden Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of chest with hidden drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique chest with hidden drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 118 antique and vintage chest with hidden drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of chest with hidden drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chest with hidden drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Empire and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made chest with hidden drawers over the years, but those made by DeCastelli, Giorgetti S.p.A. and Lane Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chest With Hidden Drawers?

Prices for chest with hidden drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, chest with hidden drawers begin at $438 and can go as high as $49,755, while the average can fetch as much as $4,938.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chest With Hidden Drawers
  • 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 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 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 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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