Federal Birdseye Maple Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a bow front with inlaid decoration over four conforming drawers and ending on bracket feet
Birdseye Maple, Maple
Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The fine chest with four graduated drawers each with fine string inlay and with a pair of brass
Brass
Antique Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest c. 1830
Located in Westfield, MA
A classic of early 19th-century American craftsmanship, this Federal period Sheraton chest was made
Mahogany
$3,800
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Brass
Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great bow front chest of drawers with nice clean lines. This pc. has 4 nice sized drawer with
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 41.25 in D 23.5 in
Early 19th Century Hepplewhite Federal Bow Front Four-Drawer Chest, circa 1790
Located in Alexandria, VA
Probably New York. This mahogany chest has maple inlay in a band around the top and another at the
Mahogany
18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest with Flame Birch Veneers
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional late 18th century Federal mahogany bow front chest with wonderful oval and
Sold
H 37.25 in W 41 in D 21.25 in
Fine American Federal Baltimore Bow-front Chest of Drawers, c. 1800
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Baltimore, Maryland Federal Inlaid Bowfront Chest of Drawers, c. 1800.The bowed rectangular top
Mahogany
Federal Sheraton Bow Front Chest with Bird's-Eye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Federal Sheraton mahogany bow front chest with shaped backsplash with brass bulls eyes
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Federal Sheraton Bow Front Four-Drawer Chest, Portsmouth NH
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Federal period Sheraton mahogany four-drawer chest, probably Portsmouth NH, with
Birch, Mahogany
Sold
H 34.13 in W 34 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Bow Front Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style bow front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers In the
Brass
Sold
H 39.5 in W 42 in D 21.25 in
Southern Federal Walnut and Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers C. 1830
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Southern Federal Sheraton bowfront chest, walnut with flame mahogany raised edge drawers. Slightly
Brass
Sold
H 43.5 in W 41 in D 18 in
Federal Early 19th Century Sheraton Bow Front Cookie Corner Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional early 19th century Sheraton bow front chest of drawers. The case is constructed of
Brass
Sold
H 38 in W 41 in D 22 in
Portsmouth, NH Federal Style Bow Front Chest, Marlboro Manor for H. Sacks & Sons
By H Sacks & Sons
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful Portsmouth Federal style mahogany four drawer chest with finely grained top with
Mahogany
Traditional Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Classic high quality mahogany chest of drawers with curved front and three spacious dovetailed
Brass
Sold
H 54.5 in W 39 in D 22 in
Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Tall Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Shell Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful one-piece Federal style mahogany bow front tall chest of drawers in a two over six
Brass
American Federal North Shores Bow Front Chest, circa 1800-1810
Located in Bridgeport, CT
American Federal North Shores bow front chest, circa 1800-1810, well figured mahogany with checked
Mahogany
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
American Federal style bow front mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware, early 21st century
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine and generously proportioned antique Federal bow front chest of flame mahogany with string
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 42 in D 24 in
1810 American Federal Bow Front Chest Sink with Waterworks Nickel Fittings
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom sink cabinet made from antique Federal 1810 Boston American bow front chest, purchased at
Brass, Nickel
18th Century American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An antique bow front chest with original brass pulls and key holes. (No keys available.) The
Mahogany, Poplar, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Bow Front Six Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique Federal six drawer tall chest from Philadelphia, ca. 1820, with a gently bowed front.
Brass
Sold
H 39 in W 42.25 in D 24.75 in
19th Century Federal American Two Over Three Bow Front Chest In Mahogany
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal American bow front chest in mahogany with conforming molded edge top
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 38.5 in D 24 in
American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, circa 1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
Federal period Mid-Atlantic American bow front mahogany chest of drawers with some very unusual
Brass
Sold
H 35.25 in W 39.38 in D 21.38 in
Federal Period Cherry Four Drawer Swell or Bow Front Chest with Signed Brasses
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Federal Period cherry four drawer bow front chest, New England circa 1800, the top with
Sold
H 31 in W 34 in D 18 in
Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest by Council Craftsman
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage federal style bachelor's chest offers mahogany construction with cross-banded op
Brass
Pair of Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests By Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of bow front chests by Baker Furniture. Banded inlaid drawer fronts with brass hardware and
Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawers Pull Out Tray Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany exceptional bow front 4 drawers pull out tray brass hardware bachelor chest dresser.
Brass
Sold
H 30.88 in W 24.88 in D 16.5 in
Thomasville Georgian Mahogany Four-Drawer Bow Front Bedside Chests, Pair
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Federal style four-drawer bow front bachelor chests or nightstands
Brass
Federal Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Federal bow-front chest of drawers, constructed of cherry and tiger maple, with strong tiger
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H 36.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
American Federal Bow Front Chest, Mahogany and Cherry, Exceptional Color
Located in Athens, GA
American federal bow front chest, circa 1820, cherry and mahogany, excellent light color, beautiful
Cherry
Federal Bow Front Chest
Located in Litchfield, CT
top above four conforming bow-front drawers having book-matched flame birch veneer panels surrounded
Birch, Cherry, Mahogany
Sold
H 37 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
American Federal Bow Front Chest in Mahogany with Maple Banding at Bottom
Located in Athens, GA
American Federal bow front chest with nice maple banding inlay across the skirt at the bottom
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 41.5 in D 22 in
American Federal Bow Front Chest with Adams Inlays and Ovals on Drawers
Located in Athens, GA
American Federal bow front chest with Adams influence. Oval inlays and swags on each drawer
Mahogany
Federal Bow Front Chest in Cherry
Located in Athens, GA
Federal period bow front chest in cherry. Original French feet, beautiful brass escutcheons
Cherry
Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest the top with projecting round corners, reeded stiles ending in
Mahogany
19th Century Federal Sheraton Bow Front Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Federal Sheraton Bow Front Chest with string inlay, cookie corners and fluted columns, period early
Brass
Federal Style Inlaid Flame Mahognay Bow-front Chest of Drawers
Located in San Mateo, CA
A beautiful Federal style Flame Mahogany Bow-front Chest of drawers. Each of the four drawers has
Brass
Sheraton Bow Front Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good early 19th century Sheraton designed bow fronted chest made in America or England. Standing
New England Federal Period Inlaid Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Made in the early Federal Period this chest features line inlay on the drawer fronts
Brass
Sold
H 37 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
Federal Bow-Front Four-Drawer Tiger Maple and Cherry Chest, circa 1790
Located in Alexandria, VA
This Hepplewhite chest was probably made in New York or New England. The hardware is solid handmade
American Bow Front Chest with Brass Knobs and Figured Mahogany
Located in Athens, GA
American bow front chest, circa 1810, Federal, period if not original brass knobs, brass
Mahogany
American Bow Front Chest
Located in Athens, GA
American bow front chest with crotched mahogany drawers, delicate reeding on each side, great
Mahogany
Sold
H 14.5 in W 13.25 in D 8.5 in
Miniature 3-Drawer Mahogany Bow-Front Chest, Mid-Atlantic, Circa:1795
Located in Alexandria, VA
This charming little chest was hand made as a cabinet maker's sample, or more likely as a toy chest
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Blond Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th century blond cherrywood Biedermeier three drawer chest with black lacquer accent. Excellent hand made quality. Has an Art Deco Modern looking appeal. The Art Deco period was...
Cherry, Fruitwood
Orbis Minimalist Round Mirror with a Brass Frame, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Minimalist Orbis™ round mirror with an elegant solid brushed brass frame. The detailing and finish, including visible brass screws, emphasise the crafty and quality feel of the mirro...
Brass
W & S Blackinton Co. Large Silverplate Punch Bowl, Cups, Ladle, Tray
By W&S Blackinton Co. 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large footed punch bowl with lion head ring pulls and relief grapes and leaves around the scalloped rim. The punch bowl is accompanied by a round matching tray with smooth center, ...
Silver Plate
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
$1,395 / set
H 24.25 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition measuring 24" in width, 16" in depth and 24.25" in height.
Brass
$19,533
H 66.15 in W 80.71 in D 84.65 in
Rosace Bed, US King Hand Carved in the Louis XVI Style by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Rosace bed is an elegant example of the French LXVI style, with its classic columns and restrained ornamentation the bedstead stands tall and exudes a noble confidence. The apex ...
Cane, Wood
French early 1900s Carved Country Dining Room Table in Fruitwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This French early 1900s carved country dining room table is made of fruitwood, providing durability and a charming aesthetic. The intricate carvings add a touch of elegance, making i...
Fruitwood
$770Sale Price|30% Off
H 29 in W 41 in D 20 in
Antique Late 18th Century Mahogany English Georgian Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 18th century mahogany Georgian chest of drawers Made from mahogany with four drawers, featuring brass hardware over bracket feet.
Mahogany
$4,537Sale Price|25% Off
H 36.82 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
Walnut
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Pair of Neoclassical Lacquered Chests or Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of neoclassical two-toned lacquered chest of drawers or commodes. With three drawers having a black with gold border, diamond shape incised escutcheon.
Wood
French Tole Cachepot by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Limited production of French tole cachepot in chinoiserie style. Hand painted, Available in different colors. Two versions: one with a Chinese scene, the other with a vegetal decorat...
Tin
$45,000 / set
H 29.25 in W 20 in D 15.75 in
Rare And Exceptional Bronze Door Stands By Philip And Kelvin Laverne “Festival”
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible Pair of Bronze door stands from the celebrated “Festival” line developed in the 1960’s by the iconic father and son Philip and Kelvin LaVerne. The tables utilize many o...
Bronze, Enamel, Pewter
$1,330Sale Price|30% Off
H 18.125 in W 14.75 in D 11.25 in
Italian Louis Philippe Style Walnut Miniature Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis Philippe style miniature chest of drawers / commode made of walnut with a string inlay of satinwood on the top and front. The case, finished on all sides, holds a shall...
Brass
Set of Three Robert Crowder Chinoiserie Landscape Panels
By Robert Crowder
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of three framed chinoiserie decorated landscape panels painted by Robert Crowder (1911-2010 American). The paintings feature a flora and fauna garden centered by white ...
Silver Leaf
$8,500 / set
H 39.25 in W 25 in D 23 in
Set Of Fourteen Fine George II Style Burl Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large finely crafted and impressive set of fourteen carved burl walnut dining chairs with two arm and twelve side chairs with upholstered slip seats in the George II style. Each ha...
Fabric, Wood, Burl
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.