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Korean Laquer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
Korean drop front chest. The original dark lacquer has mellowed to an attractive orange and red
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Lacquer
Paul Frankl Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser Chest With Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
drop front secretary desk
By Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture and retailed by John Stuart
USA, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 45.25 in W 40 in D 21 in
English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Drop Front Desk and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Campaign chest from the 19th century, with drop front desk, four drawers and brass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 43 in W 36.25 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Mid-19th Century Chest with Convex Drop Front and Inner Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century chest. This Swedish chest features a convex-front opening in the top
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Empire Style 19th Century Walnut Chest with Drop Front Desk, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Empire style walnut chest from the 19th century with drop front desk and two additional
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut Regency style Bow Chest of Drawers.
This Pretty Chest of Drawers is Raised upon Splay Feet
Category
Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
. The dresser has nice drop front secretary compartment suitable for a lap top desk space. Super clean
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique circa 1920 Light Oak Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Drop Front
Located in GB
Military Campaign chest of drawers with drop front top drawer.
This is a nicely made and utilitarian
Category
Vintage 1920s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36.03 in W 33.08 in D 17.92 in
Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early-18th century oak geometrically-panelled chest on chest ca 1710-1720. Queen Anne
Category
Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Antique Trunk Chest with Front Opening
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Korean drop front blanket chest from the 19th century featuring decoration of stylized ornate
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Colonial Revival Slant Front Secretary Chest
Located in New York, NY
Colonial Revival 19th-century mahogany slant-front secretary desk/chest, rectangular with a slanted
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany bow front chest with four drawers having bone diamond form escutcheons and later
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Diminutive 18th Century Block-front Boston Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A diminutive block-front colonial American chest from the third quarter of the 18th century
Category
Antique 1770s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
plates and drop handles. The mahogany bow front chest is raised with a shaped apron and four splayed
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French secrétaire à abattant, or drop front secretary desk, with the case made of birdseye maple
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Drop Front Bureau Burl Walnut Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
An Italian bureau with flap dating back to the second half of 18th century. A slightly curved front
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Walnut, Burl
H 39.77 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Oak Drop Front Bombe Secretary Desk Secretaire
Located in Casteren, NL
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The drop front opens up to reveal an oak writing area and stepped drawers. This compartment is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 42.13 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in
Italian Bombe Inlay Olive Wood Dresser Drop Front Jewerly Compartment Secretary
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very fine Italian inlay bombe dresser. Olive wood, heavy carved claw feet, intricate inlay, drop
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
H 47 in W 21 in D 47 in
17th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Drop Front Desk and Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 17th century, with drop front desk and three large drawers
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 56.5 in D 24 in
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest Of Drawers C.1815
Located in London, GB
A regency mahogany and line inlaid bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century (c.1815)
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Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
H 40.75 in W 41.54 in D 20.28 in
Chest of Drawers Oak Cushion Moulding Panelled Bun Feet Drop Handles Vernacular
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
lustrous and rich colour and patina.
The cushion moulded drawer fronts elevate this chest which has
Category
Antique 1660s English Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 37.21 in W 36.62 in D 22.84 in
Antique Workman's Chest, English, Pine Tool Chest, Coffee Table, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique workman's chest. An English, pine tool chest or coffee table, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
H 19.1 in W 35.24 in D 21.46 in
XVI Century, Italian Renaissance Wood Chest
Located in IT
of a single axis top enriched with a relief frame and drop-down opening. The front is divided into
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Materials
Nutwood
Renzo Rutili Mahogany and White Micarta Chest-on-Chest
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture tall two-tiered gentleman's chest. Mahogany cases and drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sections and wear to the leather. The top chest with mark on the first long drawer, top right drawer front
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Storage unit with front in grinded wood
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2463
Storage unit with front in grinded wood and two drop-down shelves with interiors in blond
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pennsylvania Walnut Country Blanket Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a country walnut country blanket or dower chest with three fitted drawers, an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Biedermeier-Style Drop-Front Mahogany Secretary Chest
By Biedermeier
Located in Milano, IT
This marvelous Biedermeier-style drop-front secretary chest, dating back to around 1830 and crafted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Metal
Antique Korean Tansu Elm Wood Chest with Brass Trim
Located in Sheffield, MA
brass trim, mounted with intricate fittings, including handles, hinges and lock plate. Chest has a drop
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
drop handles and escutcheons
Original iron locks present with key absent
A delightful antique chest
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 37.01 in W 52.96 in D 27.56 in
American Empire Marble Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
American Empire marble top chest, with beautiful figured marble, the two over three graduated
Category
Antique 1840s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Campaign Chest, English, Camphorwood, Military Travel Trunk, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Inset lid handle and a small brass lock to front fascia — untested, key absent
Cast iron drop handles
Category
Mid-20th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 17.33 in W 37.21 in D 17.92 in
Lane Chippendale Cedar Lined Banded Mahogany Blanket Chest and Upholstered Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
height is 20". Banded front with sis faux drawers with drop down chippendale handles.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 21 in W 48 in D 18.5 in
Zanotta Edizioni Alchera Chest in Elm-Wood Frame by Joe Tilson
By Joe Tilson, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Maple panels with polychrome inlays. Inside with drop-front drawer.
Born from the experimentations of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Blanket Chests
Materials
Elm
Antique Travelling Cleric's Chest, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling cleric's chest. An Anglo-Indian, teak colonial trunk with fitted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Teak
H 19.1 in W 32.88 in D 17.52 in
18th C. Rococo Swedish Bureau Chest
Located in Houston, TX
1770's Swedish rococo Bureau chest. Serpentine front chest with drop front secretary. interior
Category
Antique 1770s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
escutcheon to front with large antique lock within — key absent
Large, pleasingly weathered iron drop
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 32.29 in W 50.4 in D 23.23 in
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Campaign Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique silver chest. An English, oak and cast iron bound campaign trunk, dating to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 22.25 in W 36.82 in D 23.82 in
Large Vintage Camphor Trunk, Japanese, Shipping Chest, Coffee Table, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the front fascia —keys absent
Substantial drop handles in natural brass to each end, mounting upon
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 26.78 in W 46.86 in D 24.41 in
An Important Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped Kingwood Commode, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Serpentine Fronted Tombeau Shaped Kingwood Commode, 18th Century
The moulded Rouge de
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 32.29 in W 50.4 in D 25.2 in
Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers
Located in New York, NY
, blanket chest, lamp table are some of the many uses.
Picture of scale back drop 10' W x 8' H wall with
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
English Campaign Chest With Integrated Writing Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawer contains a drop-front desk surface with multiple small drawers and secret compartments. Bottom of
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Chest, White Lacquer, Brass Studded
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger, white lacquer and brass studded chest. Drop-front blanket chest which could
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Curved Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large baroque chest of drawers ("commode galbée") from the 2nd half of the 18th century. Solid oak
Category
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
English 19th Century Chest made of Wild Cherry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive English chest made from solid wild cherry. The top of the chest has an inlay ebonized
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Fruitwood Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Pomona, CA
A very rare Italian chest of 3 drawers in fruitwood. Unusual front leg and foot embellishments
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Midcentury Ornate Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
drop down front that conceals 2 fitted drawers. Beautifully applied ormolu and brass decoration. Fluted
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
17th Century Charles II Geometric Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
boasting a warm colour and patina . The chest has four long drawers with brass fish-tail drop handles
Category
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Magnificent Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
Plush Burled Walnut Art Deco 3-Deep Drawered Chest
Located in Kensington, MD
This 3-drawer chest features drop-dead gorgeous burled walnut on its front. Nicely sized with deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Maple Chest of Drawers with Drop Front Writing Desk
Located in Freehold, NJ
accented hardware, three dovetailed drawers and one drop front writing desk with interior storage
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Desks
Materials
Brass
Antique English Flame Mahogany Chest Of Drawers for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic chest of drawers, the top with a carved edge over a slim slide pull lined in green felt
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique William and Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
false drawer. Raised on a stand with tall turned legs, ball feet and shaped stretchers front and sides
Category
20th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
small proportions. Single brass drop handles to the front.
Carved and shaped drawer fronts, standing
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique English 18th Century Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
Dating from circa 1720, this large and stunning Classic Jacobean chest of drawers is dramatic and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mahogany Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
surface with 2 ring handles, brass moulding and a decorative lions head to the centre. Drop down front to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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Drop Front Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drop front chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every drop front chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the drop front chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A drop front chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one drop front chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bevan Funnell Ltd., Biedermeier and Paul Frankl produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Drop Front Chest?
Prices for a drop front chest start at $288 and top out at $18,597 with the average selling for $4,082.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 Drop Front Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A drop-front desk is usually called a secretary. Other names for this type of desk include writing cabinet, fall-front desk and secrétaire à abattant. The name secretary can be traced back to the 18th century when estate secretaries used the drop-front desks as workstations for paying bills and reconciling accounts. On 1stDibs, find a range of secretary desks.
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