American Federal Pine Chest
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal pine chest with 4 drawers and carved column sides.
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
American Federal Pine Chest
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal pine chest with 4 drawers and carved column sides.
Pine
American Federal Blanket Chest, c.1820
Located in Savannah, GA
A Federal painted blanket chest, circa 1820. 48 inches wide by 20 ½ inches deep by 26 ½ inches
Wood
Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
refined artistry of the late Federal period, which followed the American War of Independence. What sets
Brass
$2,900
H 45 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Early 19th Century Federal Period American Red Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Wiscasset, ME
An early 19th century New England Federal period tall chest in old red paint featuring five
Wood
American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Moses Mellen Boston Federal Bowfront Chest with 4 Drawers and Turned Legs, Early 19th
Wood
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a
Brass
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest
Located in Queens, NY
American Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers below 3 shell carved
Mahogany
$2,275Sale Price|30% Off
H 41 in W 43.25 in D 20.5 in
Antique Ca. 1820 Federal Era Trompe L'oeil Painted Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
American Federal era chest of drawers in its original trompe l’oeil mustard painted finish, ca
Brass
Tiger Maple Tall Chest, American 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A primitive and early New England tall chest with 5 graduated drawers, in tiger maple, circa 1790
Maple
18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 18th American chest of drawers in a two over three configuration, possibly a
Brass
$6,875
H 48.5 in W 40 in D 21 in
American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
Located in Norwood, NJ
A handsome American Federal period mahogany secretary chest, stylistically attributable to New
Brass
$20,000
H 36.75 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany and Spanish cedra one drawer hinged sugar chest on stand with carved
Silver, Iron
$12,500
H 29.5 in W 31 in D 19.5 in
American Federal Southern Walnut Hinged Two Drawer Inlaid Sugar Chest, VA C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Southern walnut hinged top sugar chest with oval string inlays, two flanking
Brass
Antique 4 Drawer Sheraton Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classic Federal style mahogany American antique chest of drawers having 4 drawer with handsome
Brass
Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy
Mahogany
American Federal Period Chest
Located in Bantam, CT
A good American Cherry wood Federal period chest of drawers on a shaped apron and splayed feet
Cherry
American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmel, CA
Sheraton style chest with four graduated drawers with inlay banding and cock beading about the
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 35.04 in W 39.57 in D 19.1 in
Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, American with Provenance, 18th Century
Located in Totnes, GB
A smart federal period American chest of drawers in mahogany. The top with chequer strung edges
Mahogany
American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
mahogany veneers. Three cock-beaded drawers. Curved aprons and splayed bracket feet. A specimen American
Brass
Early 19th Century American Cherry Bowfront Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
An American Federal period cherry bowfront four drawer chest of drawers with high sweep feet
Cherry
Unavailable
H 36 in W 41 in D 20 in
American Cherry Chest, New England, Solid Cherry, Chippendale Brass Pulls
Located in Athens, GA
American Federal cherry chest, circa 1820, beautiful cherrywood, light color, Chippendale brass
Cherry
Early American Federal Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany
Located in Hopewell, NJ
From the Federal period, a very beautiful American Neoclassical chest of drawers in fine
Mahogany
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H 33 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Antique Circa Early 19th Century American Federal Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique American Federal period chest of four drawers in cherry over bracket feet.
Brass
American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
common, this fine chest of drawers exudes a certain strength that is uncommon in Federal period works of
American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular bowed top with mahogany crossbanded edge over a pair of drawers over three graduated drawers all with string inlay, raised on splayed feet.
American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with pinched corners over four graduated drawers with oval brass handles. Bracket feet.
Mahogany
American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C
Located in Astoria, NY
American Federal style inlaid mahogany blanket chest, 19th century. Dealer: S138X
Mahogany
American Federal Period Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, circa 1820
Located in Savannah, GA
American Federal period bachelor's chest made of mahogany with subtle ebonized crossbanding around
Mahogany
American Federal Period Walnut Nine-Drawer High Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American federal period solid walnut high chest, the moulded edge top above five short and four
Walnut
American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Federal period chest of drawers in mahogany with a deep top drawer decorated with satinwood inlay
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional quality American Federal Style Bachelor's chest of five drawers from the first half
Brass
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H 36.25 in W 38.75 in D 19.5 in
Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 18th century American Federal period, Hepplewhite chest of drawers in cherry and mahogany
Brass
American 19th Century Federal High Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
American 19th Century Federal High Chest
Maple
Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers.
Brass
19th Century American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Handsome early to mid 19th century Serpentine front chest with four graduated drawers The drawer
Mahogany, Rosewood
19th-C. American Federal Style Tiger Maple Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless piece. It is a 19th century tiger maple chest of drawers. Note the feet and
Brass
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H 62.94 in W 43 in D 22.82 in
American Federal Walnut Tall Chest of Drawers, Pennsylvania circa 1810-1820
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Federal Walnut Tall Chest Of Drawers With Fluted Columns Pennsylvania, circa 1810-1820
Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
American Federal mahogany chest with string inlay, original feet and brass hardware. Four drawers
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H 71.5 in W 43.25 in D 19.13 in
American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An interesting and somewhat unusual secretary desk constructed in two parts with an upper case that lifts free of the lower base for safe transport. It is designed with a series of e...
Brass
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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
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H 38 in W 40.5 in D 19.5 in
American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788
Located in Shippensburg, PA
in American Federal period works of art, this is an exceptional selection with carefully preserved
Brass
American 19th Century Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
American early 19th Century honey colored mahogany Hepplewhite style chest of drawers of the
Brass
Antique American Federal Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers by
Located in North York, ON
master artisans back to its original glory and beauty, this chest boasts classic American Federal
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H 41.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
American Federal Mahogany and Maple Inlaid Cherry Chest, New England Circa 1820
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This good New England cherry chest of drawers dating to around 1820 features four graduated
Brass
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H 34.26 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
Lion Hairy Paw Carved American Federal Philadelphia Chest of Drawers, 1825
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lion hairy paw carved feet American Federal Philadelphia chest of drawers What can I say, a truly
Mahogany
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H 26.5 in W 50.94 in D 23.5 in
American Federal Antique Blanket Chest on Flared Feet, Pennsylvania 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
American Federal Antique Blanket Chest on Flared Feet, Pennsylvania, circa Second Quarter of the
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
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H 50.75 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Federal Classical period mahogany and maple butler's secretary, dresser
Mahogany, Maple
Antique Federal Boston School Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An American Federal Boston style chest on chest offers mahogany construction with broken arch crest
Mahogany
Antique American Mahogany Server Federal Demi Lune Commode
Located in North York, ON
Here we have a federal style piece made in Buffalo, NY in the 1920s by Henry C Steul & Sons
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H 13.5 in W 28.5 in L 13.5 in
Miniature American Red-Painted Antique Blanket Chest, circa 1820-1840
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An absolute delight, this jewel has a wonderful early and complex red-wash surface over a dense tulip poplar body. The top is affixed on iron cotter pin hinges, lifting to reveal a t...
Poplar
Blanket Chest In Original Blue Paint American Circa 1810
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful federal two drawer blanket chest in the original blue paint ad retaining its gorgeous old
Brass
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H 43 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Antique 19th C. Early American Solid Cherry Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive American tallboy dresser, circa 1840s (late Federal Era). A rectangular form made from
Cherry
American Federal Period Maple Chest, Late 18th C
Located in Astoria, NY
American Federal period Maple chest, late 18th century, rectangular with molded cornice over four
Maple
Vintage American Federal Style Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
American federal revival dresser & mirror, circa mid 20th century. Marked "Cherry Styled by Park
Mirror, Cherry
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
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H 48.25 in W 44.13 in D 20.38 in
American Federal Mahogany Sideboard Cupboard Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A work of highly precise and imaginative craftsmanship, the casework on this chest of drawers is
Birch, Cherry, Mahogany, Pine
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H 47.5 in W 33 in D 20 in
Antique Styled by Park American Federal Cherry Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
American Federal Revival dresser & mirror, circa first half 20th century. Marked ""Cherry Styled by
Cherry
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H 16.25 in W 15.88 in D 7.38 in
Miniature Antique American Federal Salesmans Sample Chest of Drawers, circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
resting in grooves on either side. Each drawer of this American Federal miniature chest of drawers is
Mahogany, Pine
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H 46.5 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Flamed Birch Tallboy Chest Dresser Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive American Sheraton / Federal tallboy chest of drawers, circa first quarter 19th
Maple
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
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H 40.75 in W 30 in D 19.5 in
Antique American Federal Mahogany Sheraton Drawere Server Chest New England 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique American Federal period Sheraton mahogany three drawer server table/ chest, circa
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Antique American Mahogany Dressing Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
An unusually broad shouldered flamed mahogany dressing chest, early 19th century, likely built just
Mahogany
Early American Federal Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Federal chest of drawers. This charming three drawer chest has original brass hardware
Brass
American Federal Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elliptical shape mahogany with cookie corners on the top and four long graduated figured mahogany drawers with crossbanding. Reeded and turned columnar supports and a shaped skirt wi...
Brass
American Late Federal Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mahogany bow front step back chest with splat, two drawers and twist supports. The lower cabinet
Brass
American Federal Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest in fine traditional form and having good graining with decorative line inlay. Raised on
Metal
Antique American Federal Four Drawer Swell Front Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A mahogany four drawer swell front chest, American Federal era, circa 1810-1820, with original
Brass
Fine American Federal Mahogany Chest New York C.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine period Federal two over three chest with very fine form and handsome grain, attributed to
Brass
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H 29 in W 49 in D 23 in
Antique American Federal Period Chippendale Cherry Mule Chest, Pennsylvania 1780
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Federal Period, Chippendale, cherry mule chest, circa 1780. The chest originating
Cherry
American 19th Century Federal Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and extremely rare American 19th century federal period mahogany bowfront chest
Mahogany
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H 42.75 in W 44 in D 23.5 in
Philadelphia Federal Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, American, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Philadelphia federal chest of drawers in mahogany, American, circa 1815. Full column with well
Mahogany
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners with leaf carved and reeded uprights, with three graduated drawers with verdigris bra...
Wood
$3,712
H 38.59 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date. The curvaceous serpentine chest is made from the finest quali...
Brass
$3,595
H 33 in W 43.75 in D 20.13 in
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Late 20th century Carved ...
Brass
1846 Alpine Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest in Spruce Wood - Dated 1826 Wood Type: Spruce wood Period: Early 19th century (dated 1846) Origin: Tyrol (Val di Fassa) Dimensions: Height: 79 cm - Width: 14...
Fir
$3,083
H 12.21 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Small Antique painted blancket chest Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm Rare small chest in painted fir wood. The decorations are geometric, of an intense blue color, with ...
Fir
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Superb quality 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, the lovely figured and crossbanded top with a brushing slide below, four graduated long oak lined drawers, with wond...
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
Antique American Blanket Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Supported on four bracket feet, the chest has a lower pair of short drawers with brass drawer pulls. Above, the chest has a very large compartment accessed by lifting its thickly cut...
Brass
$1,836Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 44.25 in D 19.5 in
19thc Blanket Chest ( Dower Chest ) With Two Drawers Below
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original surface blanket chest from Pennsylvania.The entire chest is dovetailed case and drawers. All original hardware & drawer pulls.Yhis fine dower chest was found in Berks...
Wood
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 50 in D 21 in
19Thc Original Painted Blanket Chest From Epharta, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted blanket chest from Epharta ,Pennsylvania circa 1840-1850.This blanket chest has interior drawers and dovetailed case.The feet are taper feet and very unusual o...
Wood
American Georgian Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine American antique mahogany bowfront chest of drawers having a lovely quality bow front top, four long drawers with brass handles, shaped apron supported by four unusual shaped tu...
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.