18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers circa 1760.
Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers circa 1760.
Brass
Late George III / Regency Inlaid Mahogany Caddy Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Leeds, GB
Late George III / Regency Inlaid Mahogany Caddy Top Chest of Drawers, c.1800–1820 A very attractive late George III / Regency mahogany chest of drawers, dating to around c.1800–1820.
Mahogany
Vintage George 1 Walnut Flip Top Bachelors Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite George III style bachelor's chest is a testament to timeless English design and fine cabinetry. Crafted with rich, figured walnut veneers, the chest showcases stunning...
Brass
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series.
Aluminum
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest Secretaire 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George III flame mahogany secretaire chest on chest, circa 1770 in date.
Mahogany
Georgian Oak Chest on Chest of Drawers 1750 Antique Tallboy Country Farmhouse
Located in London, GB
A very rare and strikingly attractive early Georgian oak ‘Chest On Chest’ of drawers in wonderful seemingly all original antique condition.
Brass
18th C. Irish George III Burled Mahogany Secretary Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An early chest requiring restoration. With a serpentine case, the top drawer opens to a secretary/ toilette section with a green felt cover, compartments (some with lids), two glass ...
Brass
19th Century English George II Style Mahogany Serpentine Commode / Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb George II style mahogany serpentine shaped commode in the style of Thomas Chippendale, with a moulded serpentine top above a slide and four long graduated drawers between sc...
Mahogany
A Fine Late 18th/ Early 19th Century George III Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and very well made Antique three drawer chest with Canted corners, handsome chosen wood, Urn Motif Brass Ring Pulls, Ribbon Motif Escutcheons, inlaid Diamond shaped center...
Brass
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Chest Of Drawers Commode Stamped LARDIN
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in Forney, TX
A chest of drawers by André Antoine Lardin is in the important collection of the Carnavalet Museum in Paris, France
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
George Zee Asian American Rosewood Chippendale Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
By George Zee and Co, George Zee
Located in Germantown, MD
Perfectly handcrafted George Zee attributed Asian American Chippendale Rosewood side tables cabinets. 1 top dovetailed rosewood drawer finished inside out sliding perfectly. Very goo...
Brass
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare 18th-century serpentine chest of drawers was crafted in the style of the iconic Thomas Chippendale.
Brass
19th Century Traditional George III Slant Top Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique George III slant top desk on bracket feet. Solid mahogany throughout with dovetail construction. Original hardware. Overall very good condition. Dimensions Closed - 47w x 43-...
Mahogany
Georges-Francois Alix French Marble Top & Ormolu Commode, France circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
Georges-François Alix settled at 46 rue de Charonne and moved to 6 bis rue Richard Lenoir in 1878. Exhibited at the Paris Expositions of 1884, 1885, and 1889. He supplied bronze mou...
Bronze
$9,502Sale Price / set|26% Off
English Antique George III Three Drawer Bedside Tables By W Priest 1790s London
By W. Priest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Fine and Rare Set of English Antique Late George III Three Drawer Mahogany Chest of Drawers Stamped "W.
Mahogany
Early 20C Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Low Boy.
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY Early 20C Irish Georgian Style Mahogany Low Boy. VERY NICE Irish Mahogany Low Boy, chest of 3 drawers, on stand. Additional drawer on stand, making 4 drawers in...
Brass
Late 18th Century Miniature Stand
Located in East Aurora, NY
A unique late 18th century stand probably English or French. This is a great petite size piece standing only 28 1/2” tall that is pegged and dovetail constructed out of what appears...
Oak, Braid
18th Century Carved Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a dressing table made in England, circa 1770. It is made of solid mahogany and is beautifully hand carved throughout with fine quality deep carving. The top has a molded edge...
Mahogany
$21,995Sale Price|35% Off
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinge...
Iron
Satinwood Sheraton Revival Breakfront Marquetry Commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Exceptional Edwardian Satinwood Commode, Reproducing Thomas Chippendale’s Piece-Known as the Diana and Minerva Commode-Supplied to the Lascelles Family at Harewood House A satinw...
Marble
Roger Landault Midcentury Brown Teak Brass Vanity Commode French Modernist, 1960
By Roger Landault
Located in New York, NY
Roger Landault midcentury rust teak brass vanity commode French modernist, 1960s The front drawers are upholstered in a velour velvet in the same color as the wood. The mirror can ...
Brass
$3,900Sale Price|25% Off
Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hanover, MA
What set Rohde apart from his contemporaries was his all-encompassing understanding of the furniture industry, from design and production to marketing and showroom display.[1] During...
Mahogany
A George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers Converted to aCabinet Circa 1780 Nice Bar
Located in Buchanan, MI
A George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers Converted to a Cabinet Circa 1780 and Later Height 37 3/4 x width 42 x depth 21 1/2 inches.
Mahogany
Antique Early George II Inlaid Mahogany Secretaire Chest 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George II flame mahogany and floral marquetry secretaire chest of drawers, circa 1760 in date.
Brass
Gillows Antique English George III Mahogany Secretaire Low Press Cupboard
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Glasgow, GB
circa 1790. With a rectangular top over a concealed long drawer with sloping front, mahogany crossbanding and parquetry and box stringing which continues across the top of the sides...
Brass
American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with Civil War Provenance
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FANTASTIC and HISTORIC Early 19C American Hepplewhite Virginian Secretary Chest with OUTSTANDING Provenance. This Secretary Chest was made in Virginia in the Early 19th...
Brass
$1,606Sale Price|30% Off
Theodore Alexander Leather Wrapped Serpentine Chest Hidden Pull Out Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Details: It typically includes four graduated drawers adorned with traditional brass hardware, often in a lion's mask or floral drop-handle style.
Leather, Mahogany
MCM Chrome Teak, Modular shelves cabinets 4 Bay Wall UnitGeorge Nelson Attr.
By George Nelson
Located in Basel, BS
An extraordinary anchor piece for any modernist living room, executive office, or architectural library Components • 10 Chrome Tension Poles: Floor-to-ceiling spring-loaded uprights...
Metal, Chrome
Georgian Painted Demi-Lune Pier Table Likely by Seddon, Sons and Sons and Shackl
By George Seddon
Located in Benington, Herts
Close-stools, too, made like a tiny chest of drawers, decorative enough for any room.
Wood, Paint
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
The rear of the central cupboard is a concealed panel that sildes away to reveal four further secret drawers. The base of the chest comprises two half-width drawers above two full ...
Walnut
Kings by Emile Viner Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 185 pcs Fitted Chest
By Emile Viner
Located in Big Bend, WI
This service includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 ½” 12 Dinner Size Forks, 8 ¼”, heavy 3 ozt each 12 Regular Knives, 8 ½” 12 Regular Forks, 7 ¼” 12 Pastry Forks, 5 ½” 12 Small Teasp...
Sterling Silver
Bureau Desk Fall Front Japanning Tortoishell Gilding Chinoiserie
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Pieces of imitation tortoishell with gilded lacquer decoration are rare, the last piece I handled was a chest of drawers about 20 years ago. - Tortoishell furniture was only aff...
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 71 in W 44.75 in D 26.25 in
George Washington Maher "Rockledge" American Arts & Crafts tall chest of drawers 1911-12
By George Washington Maher
Located in New York, NY
GEORGE WASHINGTON MAHER (1864-1926) USA Rockledge chest of drawers for E.L.
Bronze
Mahogany George II Chest on Chest
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Mahogany George II chest on chest, standing on bracket feet with graduating oak lined drawers.
Mahogany
George Nakashima Mid Century Modern Design Seven Drawer Chest
By George Nakashima
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American mid-century modern design seven drawer chest was designed ca 1950 by George Nakashima (1905 -1990) for his Origins Line, produced by the Widdicomb Furniture company, Gr...
Walnut
George Nakashima Mid Century Modern Design Eight Drawer Chest
By George Nakashima
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This American mid-century modern design eight drawer dresser was designed by George Nakashima (1905 -1990) ca 1950 for his Origins Line, produced by the Widdicomb Furniture company, ...
Walnut
George I Period Figured Chest on Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
George 1 period figured chest on chest fine colour and patina.
English George III Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy, circa 1760
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
George III walnut chest on chest This George III walnut chest on chest was made circa 1760 in a country estate workshop for a large farmhouse on the estate.
Walnut
George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
These tallboys can be used in most areas of a home, and of course provide wonderful storage with no wasted space. A flight of drawers is always attractive to the eye and this is no e...
Mahogany
Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst
Located in Salisbury, GB
George II walnut tallboy with Sunburst Here we are very pleased to offer you a George II walnut tallboy with Sunburst.
Walnut
English George III Demilune Commode, 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very fine commode with one door & faux three drawers made in mahogany & cross banded. Museum quality at an affordable price. Original restored finish Originally $ 20,000.00 G...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33 in W 54 in D 22 in
George III Coromandel Lacquer, Gilt Brass-Mounted Serpentine Commode
By Pierre Langlois
Located in London, Middlesex
Here the commode is referred to as '1 japanese commode, 3 inside drawers, brass corner mounts'.
Lacquer
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 40 in D 21.75 in
George III Period Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Commode, English, circa 1760
By Wright & Elwick
Located in New York, NY
Very fine George III ormolu-mounted mahogany commode, having a moulded rectangular bowed center above three graduated cockbeaded drawers above the arched center and flanked on either...
Brass
George Nelson Chest of Drawers for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: George Nelson Manufacturer: Herman Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1950’s Dimensions: 39.5″H x 24″W x 18.25″W Materials: Walnut...
Brass
George III Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality George III mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers with ebony stringing and original brass spun knob handles, circa 1800.
Mahogany
George Nelson Thin Edge Chest No. 1
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Cambridge, US
USA, ca. 1950s. A scarce chest or bureau from George Nelson’s Thin Edge Group for Herman Miller. Originally introduced as the Storagewall concept in 1945, the Thin Edge Group was for...
Aluminum
George III Mahogany Chest-on-Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The selection of rich mahogany timbers for the drawers is notable with golden currents of grain swell that glow beautifully against the scarlet hue of the darker grain patterns. Ther...
Brass
Small George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
A small mahogany George III bachelors chest of drawers standing on bracket feet.
Mahogany
Circa 1800 English George III Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English George III period straight front chest of drawers, c.1800. 2 over 3 drawer form, raised on French splay feet.
Wood
Antique English George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Denver, CO
Antique English George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, late 18th century.
Brass
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers circa 1760.
Mahogany
Circa 1780 English George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 George III bowfront chest of drawers. 2 short of 3 long drawers.
Brass
Rare Shaped 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare and wonderfully shaped 3ft wide George III mahogany antique chest of drawers, circa 1790-1800.
Brass
19th Century George 1 Style Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century George 1st style walnut chest on chest. 2 parts with a molded top, above the upper graduated five-drawer case, continuing to the lower three-drawer case, the whole risin...
Walnut
Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of good proportions, the top inlaid, with four long graduated oak lined drawers with original brass lion head handles, with a sh...
Mahogany
George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
5 drawers chest of drawers on short wooden legs with outer case of walnut veneer and drawer fronts of sienna paint with 1 inch J pulls of cast metal. Larger matching chest availible.
Walnut
English George III Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An attractive chest of drawers from the last quarter of the eighteenth-century, it features a lovely bleached primary surface throughout that remains silky and soft from years of wax...
Brass
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H 75 in W 43.25 in D 21.13 in
English George III Flame Mahogany Tall Chest on Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This excellent example of English craftsmanship is noteworthy for its’ use of crotch-grain mahogany throughout the front of the case. The cut is magnificent and shows the eye of an a...
Brass
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H 31.38 in W 44.5 in D 22.5 in
English George III Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Secretary Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine example of the George III period, this chest presents with a boldness of form that is unusually moving.
Brass
Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date.
Mahogany
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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