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Federal Mahogany Chest

Vintage Federal Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Vintage Federal Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Vintage Federal Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the enduring elegance of the Federal period with this magnificent vintage flame mahogany

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Federal Flame Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers
Vintage Federal Flame Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

Vintage Federal Flame Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stately vintage Federal-style tall chest of drawers, crafted from magnificent flame mahogany

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest
Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest

Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Recessed Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Features 3 full drawers and two half

Category

Late 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American
Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American

Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A finely proportioned American Federal period chest on chest, crafted in richly figured mahogany

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers

Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Bowfront Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow-Front Chest of Drawers. All drawers

Category

20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest
Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820
A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820

A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820

$12,000 / item

H 44.5 in W 50 in D 22.5 in

A Fine Inlaid Federal Sheraton Mahogany Chest, c.1820

Located in Savannah, GA

A fine inlaid federal sheraton mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1820. Six drawers with half

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s
Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s

Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers. 1st, 2nd and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Federal Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers
Mid Century Federal Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers

Mid Century Federal Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid Century Federal Style Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers. Drawers open and close

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Enamel

Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser

Federal Style Mahogany Dresser

$10,257 / item

H 36 in W 72 in D 21 in

Federal Style Mahogany Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

A mahogany and figured mahogany veneered dresser, the reeded edge top with protruding corners and a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Brass Inlaid Rosewood Chest
Federal Style Brass Inlaid Rosewood Chest

Federal Style Brass Inlaid Rosewood Chest

$1,595

H 18 in W 24 in D 17 in

Federal Style Brass Inlaid Rosewood Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful hand crafted Federal Style Brass Inlaid Mahogany Chest. Great brass inlays. Measures 24

Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Late Federal Mahogany Paw Foot Chest of Drawers c. 1840
Antique Late Federal Mahogany Paw Foot Chest of Drawers c. 1840

Antique Late Federal Mahogany Paw Foot Chest of Drawers c. 1840

Located in Westfield, MA

This impressive Late Federal period chest of drawers dates to around 1840 and is crafted from

Category

Antique 1840s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers

Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautifully hand-rubbed refinished Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Seymour School Federal Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts
Seymour School Federal Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts

Seymour School Federal Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a Seymour School Federal mahogany four drawer chest of drawers with turret reeded

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest
Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest

Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

Made in the North shore region of Massachusetts or New Hampshire an elegant Federal chest

Category

Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample
Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample

Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample

Located in San Francisco, CA

Federal Style Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers Possible Salesman Sample Circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 1810 Federal Period Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Vintage 1810 Federal Period Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Vintage 1810 Federal Period Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage 1810 Federal Period Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers is a stunning example

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

White Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s
White Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s

White Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s

Located in Germantown, MD

A White Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s Measures 42" in width

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Federal Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mid 20th Century Federal Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Mid 20th Century Federal Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A Mid 20th Century Federal Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Recently refibished and in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers

$5,600

H 36.5 in W 41.5 in D 22 in

Late American Federal Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

particular chest of drawers is constructed from pine and features a lovely mahogany veneer with intricate

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest

$9,500

H 90 in W 44 in D 24 in

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest

Located in Queens, NY

American Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers below 3 shell carved

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Sheraton Federal Period Cherry, Mahogany & Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers c.1810
Sheraton Federal Period Cherry, Mahogany & Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers c.1810

Sheraton Federal Period Cherry, Mahogany & Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers c.1810

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Sheraton Federal period cherry and mahogany four drawer chest, its rectangular top with

Category

Antique 1810s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT
Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT

Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT

By Beacon Hill

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pull Out Tray Desk Table 6 Inlayed Drawers Federal Style High Chest Dresser MINT

Category

20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late Federal Mahogany Six Drawer Chest
Late Federal Mahogany Six Drawer Chest

Late Federal Mahogany Six Drawer Chest

$4,450

H 52 in W 42 in D 21 in

Late Federal Mahogany Six Drawer Chest

Located in Acton, MA

Late Federal Mahogany Six Drawer Chest . This wonderful chest is the epitome of "High Style" and

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Duncan Phyfe Style 5 Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Chest
Duncan Phyfe Style 5 Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Chest

Duncan Phyfe Style 5 Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Chest

$1,900

H 55.75 in W 34.25 in D 21.25 in

Duncan Phyfe Style 5 Drawer Ribbon Mahogany Chest

By B. F. Huntley Co.

Located in Pasadena, TX

This finely crafted 5 drawer chest is made by Huntley Furniture Co. It's made of ribbon mahogany in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest
Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest

Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest

$10,197 / item

H 62 in W 48.25 in D 20 in

Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Federal style mahogany and figured mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the bowfront reeded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Dressers

Materials

Wood

Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest
Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest

Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest

$4,257 / item

H 30 in W 30 in D 20 in

Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Night Stands

Materials

Wood

18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers
18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers

18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare 18th Century Continental Mahogany Narrow Ten-Drawers Tall Chest of Drawers, very appropriate

Category

Antique 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Federal Bowfront Mahogany Bedside Chest Nightstand
19th Century Federal Bowfront Mahogany Bedside Chest Nightstand

19th Century Federal Bowfront Mahogany Bedside Chest Nightstand

Located in Germantown, MD

19th century Federal Bowfront Mahogany bedside chest nighstand. Good antique Condition. Dovetail

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique 4 Drawer Sheraton Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique 4 Drawer Sheraton Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests

$8,514 / set

H 30 in W 30 in D 20 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Mahogany Dresser Chest, Refinished
Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Mahogany Dresser Chest, Refinished

Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Mahogany Dresser Chest, Refinished

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique Late Federal Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers c. Late 1830s
Antique Late Federal Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers c. Late 1830s

Antique Late Federal Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers c. Late 1830s

Located in Westfield, MA

This exquisite Late Federal period chest of drawers, dating from the late 1830s, is a stunning

Category

Antique 1830s American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Glass Top
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Glass Top

Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Glass Top

By Dixie Furniture Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with protective Glass Top. Dovetail

Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Federal Period Mahogany Sheraton Deck Top Chest of Drawers c. 1820
Antique Federal Period Mahogany Sheraton Deck Top Chest of Drawers c. 1820

Antique Federal Period Mahogany Sheraton Deck Top Chest of Drawers c. 1820

Located in Westfield, MA

A stunning Federal period Sheraton deck-top chest of drawers, crafted in rich mahogany and dating

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England
American Federal Period Mahogany Secretary Chest with Eagle Inlay, New England

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Antique Sheraton Federal Flame Mahogany 6-Drawer Chest C1830
Antique Sheraton Federal Flame Mahogany 6-Drawer Chest C1830

Antique Sheraton Federal Flame Mahogany 6-Drawer Chest C1830

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H 48.5 in W 41 in D 19 in

Antique Sheraton Federal Flame Mahogany 6-Drawer Chest C1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

Federal Flame Mahogany 6 Drawer Chest C1830 Measures - 48 1/2" x 41" x 19" This Sheraton Federal chest

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Kittinger 5 Drawers Pull Out Tray Mahogany Federal Style Bachelor Chest Dresser
Kittinger 5 Drawers Pull Out Tray Mahogany Federal Style Bachelor Chest Dresser

Kittinger 5 Drawers Pull Out Tray Mahogany Federal Style Bachelor Chest Dresser

By Williamsburg Restoration Inc., Kittinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Kittinger 5 drawers pull out tray mahogany federal style bachelor chest dresser. Lockable drawer.

Category

20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

Bracket Feet Solid Mahogany Brass Pull Federal Style 7 Drawer High Chest Dresser
Bracket Feet Solid Mahogany Brass Pull Federal Style 7 Drawer High Chest Dresser

Bracket Feet Solid Mahogany Brass Pull Federal Style 7 Drawer High Chest Dresser

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Bracket Feet Solid Mahogany Brass Pull Federal Style 7 Drawer High Chest Dresser MINT

Category

20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s

Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s

Located in Germantown, MD

A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature 4 Drawers Jewelry Letter Campaign Chest Dresser with Brass Drop Pulls
Miniature 4 Drawers Jewelry Letter Campaign Chest Dresser with Brass Drop Pulls

Miniature 4 Drawers Jewelry Letter Campaign Chest Dresser with Brass Drop Pulls

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mahogany miniature jewelry letter miscellanies chest with brass drop pulls.

Category

20th Century Unknown Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers
18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers

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

Category

Antique 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820
American Federal Mahogany and Spanish Cedra Sugar Chest on Stand, Circa 1820

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

Category

Antique 1820s American Federal Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver, Iron

Solid Mahogany Brass Drop Pulls Federal High Boy Dresser Chest of Drawers MINT!
Solid Mahogany Brass Drop Pulls Federal High Boy Dresser Chest of Drawers MINT!

Solid Mahogany Brass Drop Pulls Federal High Boy Dresser Chest of Drawers MINT!

By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Mahogany Brass Drop Pulls Federal High Boy Dresser Chest of Drawers MINT!.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Banded Top Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!

Category

20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

Hickory Chair 11 Drawers Flame Mahogany Drop Brass Pulls High Boy Chest Dresser
Hickory Chair 11 Drawers Flame Mahogany Drop Brass Pulls High Boy Chest Dresser

Hickory Chair 11 Drawers Flame Mahogany Drop Brass Pulls High Boy Chest Dresser

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

MINT Hickory Chair 11 Drawers Flame Mahogany Drop Brass Pulls High Boy Chest Dresser

Category

20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

Bracket Feet Mahogany 6 Drawers Brass Pulls Tall Lingerie Chest Dresser Cabinet
Bracket Feet Mahogany 6 Drawers Brass Pulls Tall Lingerie Chest Dresser Cabinet

Bracket Feet Mahogany 6 Drawers Brass Pulls Tall Lingerie Chest Dresser Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company, Henkel Harris

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Bracket feet mahogany 6 drawers brass pulls tall lingerie chest dresser cabinet.

Category

20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

Currey And Company Creslow Decorative Blanket Chest Cabinet
Currey And Company Creslow Decorative Blanket Chest Cabinet

Currey And Company Creslow Decorative Blanket Chest Cabinet

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Currey And Company Creslow Decorative Blanket Chest Cabinet Dimensions : 33h x 18d x 48w This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Block Front Carved Decorated Scallops Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Block Front Carved Decorated Scallops Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

Block Front Carved Decorated Scallops Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Hankel-Harris Pull Out Desk Table Secretary 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

Category

20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top
Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

American 18th Century Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 42.75 in D 20 in

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Federal Chest on Chest attributed to Samuel F. McIntire
A Federal Chest on Chest attributed to Samuel F. McIntire

A Federal Chest on Chest attributed to Samuel F. McIntire

Unavailable

H 86 in W 44.75 in D 24.25 in

A Federal Chest on Chest attributed to Samuel F. McIntire

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Sharon, MA

A handsome Federal mahogany chest-on-chest, the carvings attributed to Samuel F. McIntire, Salem

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Pennsylvania Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Federal Pennsylvania Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Federal Pennsylvania Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 39 in D 19.5 in

Federal Pennsylvania Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A nicely proportioned ca. 1800 American chest with four graduated drawers, the whole resting on

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

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H 38 in W 42 in D 23 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, American with Provenance, 18th Century
Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, American with Provenance, 18th Century

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

Category

Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Figured New England Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Federal Figured New England Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Federal Figured New England Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

New England Federal Chest of Drawers.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode
American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

Unavailable

H 37 in W 46 in D 23 in

American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Commode

Located in Woodbury, CT

mahogany veneers. Three cock-beaded drawers. Curved aprons and splayed bracket feet. A specimen American

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Portsmouth, New Hampshire Federal Chest of Drawers
Portsmouth, New Hampshire Federal Chest of Drawers

Portsmouth, New Hampshire Federal Chest of Drawers

Unavailable

H 36.63 in W 38.25 in D 21.75 in

Portsmouth, New Hampshire Federal Chest of Drawers

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An elegant bow front four drawer chest, ca. 1800-1810 on tall French feet and with the dropped

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Cherry, Mahogany

FEDERAL PERIOD NEW YORK CHEST
FEDERAL PERIOD NEW YORK CHEST

FEDERAL PERIOD NEW YORK CHEST

Unavailable

H 48 in W 46 in D 22.5 in

FEDERAL PERIOD NEW YORK CHEST

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Mahogany Inlaid 4 Drawer Chest with Bonnet Top and beautiful mahogany veneered front.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Footed Apothecary Chest
Federal Mahogany Footed Apothecary Chest

Federal Mahogany Footed Apothecary Chest

Unavailable

H 26.25 in W 24.5 in D 9.25 in

Federal Mahogany Footed Apothecary Chest

Located in Tulsa, OK

This is a wonderful smaller antique apothecary chest with 12 drawers. It is in mahogany, circa 1850

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Federal Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Hepplewhite Federal Bow Front Four-Drawer Chest, circa 1790
Early 19th Century Hepplewhite Federal Bow Front Four-Drawer Chest, circa 1790

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Late Chippendale or Federal Chest with Line Inlay
Mahogany Late Chippendale or Federal Chest with Line Inlay

Mahogany Late Chippendale or Federal Chest with Line Inlay

Located in Providence, RI

are original, and what makes this chest very special is the solid, ribbon grain mahogany used

Category

Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Tall Chest, 19th Century
Mahogany Tall Chest, 19th Century

Mahogany Tall Chest, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 59.5 in W 31.63 in D 17.13 in

Mahogany Tall Chest, 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this stunning tall chest in mahogany. Starting at the bottom on a bracket leg it rises

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Miniature Lift Top Dresser Form Jewelry Chest
Early 19th Century Miniature Lift Top Dresser Form Jewelry Chest

Early 19th Century Miniature Lift Top Dresser Form Jewelry Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

Wonderful early 19th century mahogany lift top miniature dresser form bracket base jewelry chest

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 33.25 in W 39.25 in D 21.5 in

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

American Federal mahogany chest with string inlay, original feet and brass hardware. Four drawers

Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 33.75 in W 40.5 in D 20.63 in

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular bowed top over four graduated drawers raised on bracket feet. Brass bail handles. Likely made in Massachusetts.

Category

Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 37.5 in W 43.75 in D 20.25 in

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

North shore Massachusetts area with bowed top and cookie corner edges to top over four conforming graduated drawers raised on turned legs.

Category

Antique 1810s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

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H 34.75 in W 34 in D 17.75 in

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.

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Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

American Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 36 in W 38.63 in D 22.5 in

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

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Antique 1820s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 42 in W 42 in D 18.5 in

Federal Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in East Hampton, NY

Handsome Federal chest of drawers in mahogany with brass pulls

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Antique 19th Century American Dressers

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Brass

Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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H 38 in W 18 in D 38.75 in

Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Houston, TX

This elegant antique chest of drawers dates to the late 18th to early 19th century and reflects

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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

American Federal Period Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, circa 1820
American Federal Period Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, circa 1820

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Federal Flame Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Early 19th Century Federal Flame Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

Early 19th Century Federal Flame Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handsome late Federal mahogany bachelors chest in flame mahogany. Flat top is supported by a large

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Antique 1840s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany And Rosewood Chest Of Drawers
Federal Mahogany And Rosewood Chest Of Drawers

Federal Mahogany And Rosewood Chest Of Drawers

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H 39.5 in W 43 in D 20.75 in

Federal Mahogany And Rosewood Chest Of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

BOWED RECTANGULAR TOP WITH ROUNDED CORNERS OVER FOUR DRAWERS FLANKED BY REEDED COLUMNS.,REEDED TAPERED LEGS.

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early American Federal Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany
Early American Federal Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Mahogany

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

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mahogany Wood Federal Style Cedar Lined Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Vintage Mahogany Wood Federal Style Cedar Lined Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Vintage Mahogany Wood Federal Style Cedar Lined Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mahogany Wood Federal Style Cedar Lined Blanket Chest Storage Trunk. Circa Mid 20th Century

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Mid-20th Century Federal Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest c. 1830
Antique Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Bow Front Chest c. 1830

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

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Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century American Federal Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Federal Period Mahogany Hepplewhite Swell-Front Chest
Federal Period Mahogany Hepplewhite Swell-Front Chest

Federal Period Mahogany Hepplewhite Swell-Front Chest

Located in Milford, NH

Elegant mahogany swell-front chest featuring four graduated drawers with banding. Circa 1790-1820

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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany Dresser
Federal Style Mahogany Dresser

Federal Style Mahogany Dresser

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H 36 in W 72 in D 21 in

Federal Style Mahogany Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

A mahogany and figured mahogany veneered dresser, the reeded edge top with protruding corners and a

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21st Century and Contemporary American Federal Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

Diminutive Federal Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, First Quarter 19th Century
Diminutive Federal Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, First Quarter 19th Century

Diminutive Federal Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, First Quarter 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Diminutive Federal Inlaid Mahogany chest of drawers, first quarter 19th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Federal Boston School Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th C
Antique Federal Boston School Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th C

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

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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Drexel Travis Court Collection Mahogany Federal Chest of Drawers, circa 1940s
Drexel Travis Court Collection Mahogany Federal Chest of Drawers, circa 1940s

Drexel Travis Court Collection Mahogany Federal Chest of Drawers, circa 1940s

By Drexel

Located in Germantown, MD

Drexel Travis Court Collection Mahogany Federal Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s. 5 deep dovetailed

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Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

American Federal Mahogany Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers, circa 1830

Located in Shippensburg, PA

applied cockbead moldings around the facade. A mixture of mahogany veneers and solid mahogany are used

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Federal Satinwood Banded Flame Mahogany Four Drawer Small Chest 19th C
Antique Federal Satinwood Banded Flame Mahogany Four Drawer Small Chest 19th C

Antique Federal Satinwood Banded Flame Mahogany Four Drawer Small Chest 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Federal diminutive chest offers flame mahogany construction with satinwood banding

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany Banded W/ Satinwood Chests By Baker Furniture - Pair
Federal Style Mahogany Banded W/ Satinwood Chests By Baker Furniture - Pair

Federal Style Mahogany Banded W/ Satinwood Chests By Baker Furniture - Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Banded mahogany demilune chests by Baker Furniture. The pieces are marked. The

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Late 20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Bow Front Commode or Chest of Drawers
Baker Furniture Style Federal Mahogany Bow Front Commode or Chest of Drawers

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

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Vintage 1980s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1940s Federal Style Bowfront Mahogany Chests by New York Nahon Furniture - Pair
1940s Federal Style Bowfront Mahogany Chests by New York Nahon Furniture - Pair

1940s Federal Style Bowfront Mahogany Chests by New York Nahon Furniture - Pair

By Nahon Furniture

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Federal style flame mahogany modified bowfront chests by New York manufacturer

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Vintage 1940s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788
American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788

American Federal Birch Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts c. 1788

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An incredibly powerful piece of craftsmanship, the timbers chosen for this angular chest are simply

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Antique 1780s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Southern Federal Walnut and Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers C. 1830
Southern Federal Walnut and Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers C. 1830

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Four Drawer Federal Style Chest Mahogany w/ Brass Pulls
Four Drawer Federal Style Chest Mahogany w/ Brass Pulls

Four Drawer Federal Style Chest Mahogany w/ Brass Pulls

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. 20th Century Four Drawer Federal style chest mahogany w/ brass pulls.

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

American 19th Century Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American 19th Century Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th C. Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Early 19th C. Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Early 19th C. Federal Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Southampton, NJ

An early 19th c. Federal period Sheraton style chest of three dovetailed drawers with key

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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany and Maple Inlaid Cherry Chest, New England Circa 1820
American Federal Mahogany and Maple Inlaid Cherry Chest, New England Circa 1820

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800
American Federal Period Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

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

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique Mahogany Federal Chests of Drawers Nightstands
Pair of Antique Mahogany Federal Chests of Drawers Nightstands

Pair of Antique Mahogany Federal Chests of Drawers Nightstands

Located in North York, ON

/nightstands that mid 20th century American pieces. Made from genuine mahogany and topped off with Federal

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique American Federal Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers by
Antique American Federal Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers by

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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American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C
American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C

American Federal Style Blanket Chest, 19th C

Located in Astoria, NY

American Federal style inlaid mahogany blanket chest, 19th century. Dealer: S138X

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers
Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers

Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers

Located in Southampton, NY

Late 19th century American Federal Style chest of drawers.

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late Federal Chest of Drawers in the Sheraton Taste

Late Federal Chest of Drawers in the Sheraton Taste

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H 41.13 in W 42.63 in D 23.44 in

Late Federal Chest of Drawers in the Sheraton Taste

Located in New York, NY

Late federal chest of drawers in the Sheraton Taste Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, about 1810-1815

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Antique 1810s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century Five Drawer Federal Chest on Turned Feet
Late 19th Century Five Drawer Federal Chest on Turned Feet

Late 19th Century Five Drawer Federal Chest on Turned Feet

Located in Savannah, GA

Late 19th century five drawer federal chest on turned feet with decorative pilasters consisting of

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers
Late 18th Century American Federal Hepplewhite Antique Chest of Drawers

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

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Antique Late 18th Century North American Federal Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

Fine American Federal Baltimore Bow-front Chest of Drawers, c. 1800
Fine American Federal Baltimore Bow-front Chest of Drawers, c. 1800

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

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Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY
Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY

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

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Antique 1830s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Mid Century Bachelors Chest Buffet Mahogany
Mid Century Bachelors Chest Buffet Mahogany

Mid Century Bachelors Chest Buffet Mahogany

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H 33 in W 29.75 in D 17 in

Mid Century Bachelors Chest Buffet Mahogany

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid Century Bachelors Chest Buffet Sideboard in Mahogany Featuring

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Mid-20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest with Flame Birch Veneers
18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest with Flame Birch Veneers

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

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Federal Mahogany Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the federal mahogany chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A federal mahogany chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Find 77 options for an antique or vintage federal mahogany chest now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer federal mahogany chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right federal mahogany chest, those designed in Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made federal mahogany chest over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and John Stuart Inc. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Federal Mahogany Chest?

A federal mahogany chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,048, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.

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

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.