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Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Red Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial style red chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers, 19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Tibetan Paint Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Tibetan paint decorated chest of drawers, three drawers, with multicolored ornamental decoration
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Decorated 19th Century Chests
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of painted and decorated chests of drawers. Naively decorated with Japanese garden scenes
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Decorated 19th Century Chests
A Pair of Decorated 19th Century Chests
H 31 in W 33.5 in D 17.3 in
Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Chrome, Burlwood
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Stamford, CT
decorated Chest of drawers by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A fine dresser having burlwood grain; chrome
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Chrome

French Empire Commode Chest of drawers wood and ormolu
By Decorating House France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary chest of drawers in the Empire style, in the time of Napoleon I Bonaparte. Made of
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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Antique English Highly-Decorated Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English carved wood chest of five drawers from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gothic oak chest of drawers decorated with carved masks and columns
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century Gothic revival pollard oak chest of drawers, with carved masks and columns, on
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

English Burl Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Four Drawers Chest / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Chest or Small Server, a piece of furniture that embodies elegance, quality, and timeless design. The
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Antique 1890s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers Upholstered Nabuk Pulls Paint Finish or Chrome Decorated Microm
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Glass

Denver chest of drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
doors or drawers. Above it, a lowered countertop decorated in any of our fantastic textures or not. High
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Denver chest of drawers
Denver chest of drawers
H 49.22 in W 17.72 in D 31.5 in
Chest of drawers nicely decorated with foliage and Louis XV birds late 19th
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent chest of drawers late 19th liuis xv nicely painted with foliage and birds opening with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian mother of pearl inlaid wooden chest of drawers. With five drawers. The wood is profusely
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What an attractive chest of drawers and what beautiful hand-cut dovetailed and pegged construction
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Pine Chest of Four Drawers
H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the late 19th century to early 20th century, this beautiful floral 4 drawer chest on a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 23 in D 16.25 in
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An 18th century country walnut chest of drawers. Walnut quarter veneers and crossbanding decorating
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Antique 18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 33.67 in W 37.01 in D 21.26 in
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
interlacing dolphins and rose vines decorate the brass handles. The unique Chest of drawers ships from Germany
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Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
H 37.21 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Swedish chest of drawers, fine carvings and black decorated top, original locks, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 20.08 in
Antique cherry wood chest of drawers
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Hand-carved chest of drawers in the style of Louis XV with cast fittings. A beautiful piece of
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Antique 1880s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique cherry wood chest of drawers
Antique cherry wood chest of drawers
H 33.08 in W 53.94 in D 26.19 in
18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality George III Chippendale period serpentine-fronted chest of drawers. English, c
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted
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Antique Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

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Oak

Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
H 33.47 in W 50.01 in D 24.41 in
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lemonwood chest of drawers with straight and rectangular top board that has five drawers to the
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
H 41.74 in W 40.56 in D 19.3 in
17th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century period Charles II chest of drawers from England made from oak. The top is made from
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

17th Century English Chest of Drawers
17th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 41.25 in D 21.38 in
Antique Maria Terezia Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special chest of drawers in Biedermeier ( Mária Theresia) style. This piece
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Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825. Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany
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Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 22.5 in D 14.63 in
Italian Vintage Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Houston, TX
Great looking Italian Vintage chest of drawers made out of high quality oak wood. Top is display
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a
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Antique 1830s English Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
. It is a rare chest of drawers not only for its size but also the design. The 4 graduated drawers with
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Antique 1830s English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 31.5 in D 18.75 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840, Elm Wood
Located in Belmont, MA
This Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1840 and is an example of a chest from the late
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Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840, Elm Wood
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, 1840, Elm Wood
H 33.08 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in
18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Quality 18th Century Country walnut chest of drawers. With its original oyster cut veneers
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 21.26 in
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
lined drawers with handmade dovetails, all fitted with original working locks and a key and decorated
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
outswept legs with brass sabots. This antique chest of drawers has been syamthetically restored and it is
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Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Kingwood

Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large neoclassical chest of drawers on square-pointed feet, veneer and marquetry in cherry and
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Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This original Biedermeier chest of drawers dates back to 1820 and was made in Southern Germany. The
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Antique 1820s European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so
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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
H 33.86 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in
Italian Reverse Painted Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Hollywood regency style Italian chest with six drawers having an ebonized frame and featuring
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror

1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptionally Decorative 1930s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Unusual Pale Blue Colour
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A Neoclassical style chest of drawers from the 19th century, acquired from the legendary American
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Inlaid chest of drawers, Italy, mid-19th century. Classical inlay decorates the front of the chest
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Antique 1860s Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore the timeless elegance of a late 18th-century French Louis XVI chest of drawers. This
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm, Fruitwood

French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1790-1800
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1930
Located in Greding, DE
Small Art Deco chest of drawers with brass knobs and three drawers. The top drawer is decorated
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1930
Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1930
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Very charming antique English oak chest of drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stylish oak chest of drawers/chest of drawers has a grand appearance, has a subtle design, is
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20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Painted Louis XV Style Genoese Chest of Drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted Louis XV style Genoese chest of drawers, with two drawers without crossbar, decorated with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Empire Chest of Drawers, France 1810-1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Empire chest of drawers, France 1810-1820. This early 19th century elegant Empire chest of drawers
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Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers with Marbled Glass
Located in Premariacco, IT
Vintage Italian-style chest of drawers with a particular glass top worked and decorated with a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Impressive Chest of Drawers Sideboard in Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive chest of drawers sideboard in Louis XVI. massive softwood. Slightly curved body
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

English 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning mahogany chest of drawers, made in early 19th century England, circa 1820. This five
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
17th Century, Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers was made in Lombardy
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Maple France XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
French neoclassical chest of drawers inlaid with breccia top, front with 2 drawers, front and sides
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Small Late Empire Black Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small and elegant late empire chest of four drawers. Original black painted pine wood adorned with
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Small Late Empire Black Painted Chest of Drawers
Small Late Empire Black Painted Chest of Drawers
H 39.77 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, the crossbanded top decorated with white
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century kingwood and mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers, circa 1950. Good quality
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique English Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout antique English chest hand crafted in pine with four drawers and turned feet, painted and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Yellow Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers painted in dusty antique yellow, typical of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features subtle styling and a beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XVIII Style Restoration French Chest Of Drawers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Attention: the chest of drawers would need to be restored, we offer it at a very attractive price
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
18th century chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is Rococo with pronounced and curved
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive antique Dutch marquetry chest of drawers which dates to the 19th century. An amazing
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Antique 19th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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Decorated Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of decorated chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct decorated chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of decorated chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Decorated chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Hollywood Regency and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Decorated chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by John Widdicomb, Maison Jansen and Auffray Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much are Decorated Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,750, while they’re typically $316 on the low end and $117,076 highest priced.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Decorated Chest Of 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 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs 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 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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