19th English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture
Antique 1850s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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19th English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture
Wood
Large English Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of mahogany featuring a bowed top over four beaded drawers with
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture
Wood
19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture
Wood
English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany in the Georgian style, featuring a bowed
Brass
Antique English Bow Front Chest
Located in Cambridge, US
England, ca. late 18th century. A versatile Georgian bow front chest with clean, minimalist appeal
Brass
English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century English painted bow front oak chest of drawers. 1780. Internal reference: C
Oak
2 Over 4 English Bow Front Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Bow Front Tall Boy Chest of Drawers and dating from around 1900
Wood
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
English bow front chest on chest early 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Mahogany bow front chest on chest early 19th century.
Mahogany
Georgian Era Bow Front Chest of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow front chest of drawers from the Georgian Era, c.1810, featuring a bowed top with
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Pomona, CA
A George lV English Bow Front Chest of 4 Drawers. Exceptional wood grain to the front. Satinwood
Mahogany
English Bow Front Small Chest of Drawers of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of drawers or bedside dresser of mahogany from the 19th century
Metal, Brass
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany bow front chest on chest with ebony string inlay on unique Hepplewhite crown
Mahogany
English 19th Century Bow Front Mahogany Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Bow Front Mahogany Chest with Ebonized String Inlay, 4 Drawers and Splayed
Mahogany
English Victorian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A grand mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers with an arrangement of two short over three long
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English
Located in Leeds, GB
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers A handsome English Regency mahogany bow front chest of
Mahogany
Antique English Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1840
Located in New Orleans, LA
This handsome bow front chest is sold and very appealing. The shape of the drawers follow the lines
Mahogany
English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded
Metal, Brass
English bow front mahogany chest on Bracket feet, five drawer
Located in Houston, TX
This English chest is a well made piece of furniture. It has Five drawers that slide easily and
Mahogany
Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest of drawers or commode of patinated flame mahogany, featuring a moulded
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Painted Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English painted hepplewhite bow front chest of drawers.
$3,289Sale Price|30% Off
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
This late 19th-0early 20th century English handsome large and tall chest of drawers in rich
Mahogany
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era
Metal, Brass
Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine English mahogany bow front chest with satinwood crossbanding to the top, with boxwood string
Mahogany, Satinwood
English 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Flame Veneer, Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English 19th-century mahogany bow front chest offers a striking balance of refinement and
Mahogany
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) A
Mahogany, Rosewood
English Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers circa 1870 with Bookmatch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English burr walnut bow front chest circa 1870 with bookmatched veneer on the sides, four drawers
Brass
English Early 19th Century Bow-Front Three-Drawer Chest of Pale Yellow Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English early 19th century bow-front three-drawer chest painted in a pale yellow color. This
Wood
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
English late Georgian solid mahogany bow front chest of drawers. Two over three. Includes original
Brass
19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic English George III mahogany bow front chest the top with straight edge over four
Mahogany
Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers. Made in England, dating from
Wood
Baker Furniture Georgian English Yew Wood Bow Front Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style bow front dresser, buffet server, or chest of drawers
Brass
English Bow Front Chest in Mahogany with Banded Top and Chippendale Pulls
Located in Athens, GA
English bow front chest in light mahogany with fine banded top. Excellent color, line inlays on
Mahogany
Unavailable|$4,800
19th Century English Bow Front Chest
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful English three-drawer bow front chest with exquisite faux rosewood decoration.
Pine
Unavailable|$3,490
English Bow Front Chest in Mahogany with Three Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three-drawer chest in mahogany.
Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,000
English Regency Bow Front Chest in Light Crotched Mahogany, Brass Ovals
Located in Athens, GA
English bow front chest with light mahogany, beautiful crotched wood grain, replacement brasses
Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,450
English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Brass Ovals
Located in Athens, GA
English bow front chest, circa 1830, inlaid round dark wood escutcheons, nice skirt and feet, oak
Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,250
English Georgian Period Bow Front Chest in Mahogany, 18th Century
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful English bow front chest, Late 18th century, Georgian period Wonderful
Mahogany
Unavailable|$3,595
English Sheraton Bow Front Chest
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Inlaid Sheraton mahogany bow front chest with three small drawers over three full graduate drawers
Unavailable|$1,800
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Unavailable|$5,186
Early 19th Century English Regency Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century English Regency bow fronted chest of two long and two short drawers with
Mahogany
Unavailable|$4,283
Regency Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1800. This lovely bow front chest boasts a lovely color mahogany, with a satinwood
Mahogany
Unavailable|$3,400
Early 19th Century English Blonde Mahogany Bow front Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century English Blonde Mahogany Bow front Chest of Drawers
English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Three Drawers, Diamond Stringing
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian mahogany bowfront chest of three drawers with French feet and diamond shaped
Brass
Unavailable|$4,500
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Millbrook, NY
Nice English early 19th century Mahogany bow-front chest of drawers, circa 1830. Two short over
Brass
Antique Edwardian Bow Front Mahogany Music Cabinet English Chest, circa 1910
Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire
A good quality antique Edwardian mahogany music chest with bow front dating from circa 1910. In
Mahogany
Unavailable|$3,450
Mid 19th c. Mahogany Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
An English mahogany bow front chest with slide and key.
Mahogany
Sold|$3,950
English Bow Front Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany, featuring a bowed top over a frieze of
Wood, Mahogany
Sold|$4,295
English Bow Front Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany from the George III period, featuring a
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
19th Century English Bow-Front Chest of Drawers. With Satinwood inlaid top.
English Bow Front Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in San Marino, CA
Unusual English bow front chest of drawers, inlaid, shaped rectangular top, four long graduating
Mahogany
English Bow Front Chest of Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of mahogany, featuring a bowed top over a frieze of two small
Brass, Metal
A Fine 19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine 19th century English bow front chest of drawer. Mahogany wood and satinwood inlay. Oval
English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany, featuring a bowed top over a frieze of
Brass
English Bow-Front Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An English bow-front chest in mahogany with ogee bracket foot. Features a secret drawer just below
Mahogany
English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Mahogany with Secret Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow fronted chest of drawers of inlaid mahogany, with two secret drawers, from the
Metal, Brass
Large English Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany from the 19th c., featuring a bowed top
Metal, Brass
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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