Antique Connecticut Sunflower Chest
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Antique Colonial Revival Sunflower Chest. This hand-crafted chest was manufactured in Grand Rapids
Oak
Price Upon Request
H 32.25 in W 43.25 in D 19.5 in
Queen Anne Period Blanket Chest with Two Whimsical Faces, ca 1740-1760
Located in York County, PA
QUEEN ANNE PERIOD BLANKET CHEST, CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY, PROBABLY MASSACHUSETTS, WITH BLACK
Wood
Unavailable
H 85 in W 41.25 in D 21.75 in
Small-Scale Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest, Connecticut River Valley
Located in Providence, RI
, tall, carved ogee bracket feet and quintessential connecticut shell. The entire chest retains a mellow
Cherry
Unavailable
H 35 in W 43 in D 23 in
Inlaid Hepplewhite Cherry Bow Front Chest Connecticut River Valley
Located in Providence, RI
This chest is an outstanding example of Connecticut exuberance and makes a dramatic statement in
Cherry
Unavailable
H 88.5 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Queen Anne Fan Carved Maple Bonnet-Top High Chest, Connecticut, circa 1740-1760
Located in Providence, RI
highboy, identified as being from Connecticut River Valley. Comparisons of the stylized pilasters show the
Maple
18th Century Connecticut Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
Located in Woodbury, CT
Connecticut and note offers more provenance information. Mid-18th century.
Cherry
Chippendale Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Litchfield, CT
Connecticut, ca. 1770. Cherry, pine and poplar secondary woods The chest has an undermolded top
Cherry, Pine, Poplar
Connecticut Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
The rectangular top with thumb-molded serpentine shaped top above a case inset with fluted quarter columns centering on four graduated long drawers above a scalloped apron raised on ...
Cherry
Unavailable
H 39.25 in W 34.75 in D 20.5 in
Chippendale Mahogany Block Front Bureau, Northampton or Smithfield, CT
Located in Providence, RI
Mahogany chests coming out of Connecticut are most rare and a block front at that is as rare as it
Mahogany
18th Century Connecticut Highboy In Cherry
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine example of an 18th century Connecticut chest-on-chest in Cherry with a bonnet top and flame
Cherry
Connecticut Queen Anne Flat-Top "Highboy" High Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A cherry "highboy"/high chest of drawers, circa 1770, with long graceful shaped cabriole legs and
Brass
Sold
H 88.5 in W 41.38 in D 20.5 in
Exceptional Connecticut Chippendale Cherry Bonnet Top Chest on Chest, circa 1765
Located in Milford, NH
This exceptional cherry chest on chest with split pediment bonnet top with rosettes, flame finials
Cherry
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H 36.13 in W 41.75 in D 23 in
American Chippendale Oxbow Antique Chest of Drawers, Connecticut c. 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
similarity to the present example, this is almost without a doubt a work of Hartford County, Connecticut. The
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.38 in W 33.75 in D 20.63 in
Eldred Wheeler Cherry Fan Carved Connecticut Lowboy Chest of Drawers
By Eldred Wheeler
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very nice handcrafted reproduction of the original lowboys from Connecticut, circa 1760, this
Cherry
Good Connecticut 18th Century Cherry Highboy
Located in Essex, MA
Good period Connecticut highboy. Top and bottom original to one another. Charming lower apron
Cherry, Pine
18th Century Connecticut Cherry Two-Part Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 18th century cherry two part highboy, probably Connecticut in origin, with five drawer top
Cherry
Connecticut Maple Two-Part Highboy, circa 1750
Located in Milford, NH
feet. Probably Connecticut in origin, dating to circa 1750. This highboy is in very good overall
Brass
18th Century Queen Anne Cherrywood Highboy of Connecticut Origin
Located in Milford, NH
18th century Queen Anne cherrywood highboy of probable Connecticut origin. Upper case with a
Cherry
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H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 20.5 in
American Chippendale Style Mahogany Lowboy in the Connecticut Taste
Located in Shippensburg, PA
celebrates the original lowboys of the Connecticut River Valley with exacting replication of the form. The
Brass
18th c Connecticut Queen Anne Highboy Emily Post Estate
Located in Milford, NH
18th century Queen Anne highboy in cherry with chestnut secondary wood. The upper section featuring a cornice with secret drawer and four graduated and moulded drawers appearing to r...
Sold
H 61.5 in W 39.25 in D 19.5 in
Antique American Queen Anne Connecticut Maple Highboy Chest on Stand, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American maple highboy or chest on stand, Connecticut, circa 1760. The highboy in
Maple
18th Century Connecticut Queen Anne Highboy
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century highboy in the Connecticut Queen Anne style. The highboy is expertly crafted from
Brass
Sold
H 10.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.75 in
Principles and Practice of Interior Decoration by Katherine Muselwhite
Located in valatie, NY
upholstery styles, Louis XV and Louis XVI, Spanish Renaissance, lamps and mirrors, a Connecticut mule chest
Paper
Custom Unit Chest c. 1941
Located in New York, NY
deep patina. From a Connecticut estate. NOTE: A SECOND CHEST FROM THE SAME HOUSE ALSO AVAILABLE.
Birch, Oak
Connecticut Chest-on-chest-on-legs
Located in Vancouver, BC
Early American Cherrywood Bonnet-Top Highboy from Connecticut. C 1750 in three parts: The upper
Cherry
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H 32 in W 39.75 in D 20.5 in
American Federal Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers Reverse Serpentine Form
Located in Wells, ME
drawers. This Connecticut chest with its bold flowing shape, generous overhang, ogee bracket base, molded
Cherry
Connecticut Chippendale Reverse Serpentine Chest
Located in Norwalk, CT
Connecticut Cherry Chippendale reverse serpentine chest with fluted quarter columns, shaped bracket
Cherry
Federal Secretary, Signed and Dated, Connecticut, 1808
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haven, Connecticut cabinetmaker, and is incorrectly illustrated in William Ketchum's "American
Mahogany
Connecticut River Valley Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
Located in Woodbury, CT
An early flat-topped slightly diminutive high chest (chest of six drawers on a three drawer stand
Chestnut
Cherry Queen Anne Highboy, Connecticut, Circa:1760
Located in Alexandria, VA
, reflect the low ceilings of bedrooms in colonial Connecticut. The piece is strong and sturdy with a
Cherry
Maple Queen Anne Highboy, Connecticut River Valley, circa 1760
Located in Alexandria, VA
two pieces. While we believe the piece was made in the Connecticut River Valley, it has spent many
Signed Hepplewhite Mahogany Swell Front Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
is a wonderful chest and an important documented example of regional Connecticut federal furniture.
Mahogany, Poplar, Pine
New England Cherry Bonnet Top High Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Connecticut Cherry Bonnet top high chest that is well proportioned and of very desirable
Cherry
Two Tone Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in New London, CT
Made by Buettner's Better Furniture of Stamford, Connecticut, this generous five-drawer chest is
Wood, Lacquer
Two Tone Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in New London, CT
Made by Buettner's better furniture of Stamford, Connecticut, this generous five-drawer chest is
Wood, Lacquer
$32,349
H 32.25 in W 44.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of Loch Lubnaig
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) The Head of Loch Lubnaig Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inch...
Canvas, Oil
Unavailable|$6,987
H 40.56 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Sideboard in Rosewood from Paris Around 1925
Located in Greven, DE
We were able to acquire this wonderful piece of furniture directly from Paris. The sideboard has a wonderful rosewood veneer which, with the reddish tones, creates a nice contrast to...
Marble, Chrome
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Reclaimed Wrought Iron Horseshoe Garden Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual reclaimed wrought iron garden gate, creatively constructed from old horseshoes. Matching decorative panel also available. This reclaimed side gate is traditionally handc...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
A Daum Nancy Miniature "Vase Parlant", ca. 1895
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
A miniature french gilt and enameled green cameo glass vase, signed in gilt "Daum Nancy" and with cross of Lorraine. Molded with flowers and leafage and with the phrase "A tout sei...
Glass
$2,053
H 23.63 in Dm 14.97 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920. Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Low Burl Wood Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern burl coffee table designed in the style of Milo Baughman. A convenient rectangular design with gorgeous wood grain throughout. This unique low cocktail tab...
Burl
$895Sale Price / item|43% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 3.94 in
Antique Pair of Candle Holder Silver Rococo Style Candlesticks, 1937s Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver Candlesticks by C.G. Hallberg Rococo Style, Sweden 1937 A scarce and elegant pair of antique silver-plated Rococo-style candlesticks by the renowned Swedish silversmi...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,200
H 38.98 in W 48.82 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Antique Painted Pine Cabinet, Italian Cabinetmaker, Made in Tuscany
Located in Odense, DK
This charming 18th-century painted pine cabinet, crafted by an Italian cabinetmaker in Tuscany, is a rustic masterpiece. Made from sturdy pine, it showcases the traditional Arte Pove...
Pine
$5,797
H 10.63 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
Mid-20th Century Black Forest Small Taxidermy Fawn on Green Painted Plinth
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
A very rare and very small stuffed real Bambi. Laying on a green painted wooden piece. Eyes in glass. The fur is in excellent condition. One ear has a small fur fault. Great decorati...
Fur
$7,500
H 21 in W 66.5 in D 37.5 in
Baroque Pine Coffee Table with Turned Legs, Single Drawer and Carved Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Baroque English pine coffee table from the 19th century with turned legs, single drawer and carved side stretchers. This 19th-century Baroque English pine coffee table exudes a dis...
Pine
20th Century Sword Cane
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sword cane with carved mahogany curved handle, brass collar with push pull mechanism that reveals a two sided 17 1/2" blade and brass ferrule. 2 3/4" x 4", blade 17 1/2", overall 35"...
Mahogany
$5,212Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 5 in W 10 in D 7.25 in
ANTOINETTE FARAGALLAH Decorative Sculptural Large Turquoise Pottery Lidded Box
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pottery box designed by Antoinette Faragalla. This is a great decorative pottery lidded box created by the artist Antoinette Faragallah. The large rectangular turquoise p...
Enamel
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Antique Inlaid Moroccan Tall Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Moroccan tall chest handcrafted in walnut featuring a custom glass top with a scalloped front and matching top drawer over four flat front drawers below having blu...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
$425
H 4.75 in W 5 in D 10.5 in
1930's Streamline Delphinium Blue / Pitcher Tea Pot Hall China for Westinghouse
By Hall China, Westinghouse
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s Streamline Delphinium Blue Pitcher / Teapot – Hall China for Westinghouse – Art Deco Refrigerator Ware A beautiful and highly collectible example of Art Deco ceramic design, t...
Ceramic
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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