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George I Tallboy

A very fine George I walnut tallboy
A very fine George I walnut tallboy

A very fine George I walnut tallboy

$30,517

H 74 in W 44 in D 23.75 in

A very fine George I walnut tallboy

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine George I walnut tallboy, of typical rectangular form with a wide base containing three

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Antique 1720s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England
18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England

18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England

Located in Houston, TX

A superb early 18th-century George I walnut "tallboy" chest-on-stand, featuring exquisite oyster

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Linen Presses

Materials

Walnut

Walnut 18th Century Georgian Tallboy Chest On Chest
Walnut 18th Century Georgian Tallboy Chest On Chest

Walnut 18th Century Georgian Tallboy Chest On Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Wonderful Early 18th Century, George I Period, Walnut Chest On Chest, Or Tallboy, Of Attractive

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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George I Walnut Tallboy
George I Walnut Tallboy

George I Walnut Tallboy

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H 71 in W 40.5 in D 23 in

George I Walnut Tallboy

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A George I walnut tallboy, of tall rectangular form, the upper section with a moulded cornice over

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Antique 1720s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Attractive George I Walnut and Feather Banded Tallboy
Attractive George I Walnut and Feather Banded Tallboy

Attractive George I Walnut and Feather Banded Tallboy

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An attractive George I walnut and feather banded tallboy, the upper section with stop-fluted canted

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Antique Early 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare Very Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy
Rare Very Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy

Rare Very Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy

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H 58.5 in W 37 in D 20 in

Rare Very Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Attractive And Very Rare Early 18th Century, George I Period, Walnut Tallboy, Or Chest

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Antique Early 18th Century George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest / Tallboy
Antique 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest / Tallboy

Antique 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest / Tallboy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A delightful George I period walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, of diminutive proportions having

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy
Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy

Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy

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H 57.5 in W 36.5 in D 20.5 in

Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A charming early 18th century George I period walnut tallboy, or chest on chest, of extremely rare

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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George I Burr Walnut Tallboy
George I Burr Walnut Tallboy

George I Burr Walnut Tallboy

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H 70 in W 40 in D 20 in

George I Burr Walnut Tallboy

Located in London, GB

A good George I burr walnut tallboy, the upper part with canted corners above a brushing slide, the

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George I Walnut Tallboy/chest on chest
George I Walnut Tallboy/chest on chest

George I Walnut Tallboy/chest on chest

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H 77 in W 41.5 in D 22 in

George I Walnut Tallboy/chest on chest

Located in Wiltshire, GB

George I walnut tallboy of superb colour, patination and proportions with inlaid starburst to the

Category

Antique 1720s European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Early 18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy
Unusual Early 18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy

Unusual Early 18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy

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H 75.99 in W 36.03 in D 20.87 in

Unusual Early 18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

This unusual example is of rare small size and is most exceptional for the inclusion of a door and flanking pilasters to the upper section. The

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Antique 1720s English George I Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Secretaire Tallboy
Early 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Secretaire Tallboy

Early 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Secretaire Tallboy

Located in London, GB

A fine early 18th century George I Period burr walnut secretaire tallboy, the shaped cornice above

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy
Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

pre-cockbeading drawer mouldings and proper oak lined drawers. George I, circa 1720. Measures

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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

An Antique Georgian Walnut Tallboy
An Antique Georgian Walnut Tallboy

An Antique Georgian Walnut Tallboy

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H 70.5 in W 38.75 in D 23 in

An Antique Georgian Walnut Tallboy

Located in London, GB

An usually slim George I period walnut veneered tallboy; the crossgrain veneered cavetto cornice

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

Materials

Walnut

Chest on Chest Walnut
Chest on Chest Walnut

Chest on Chest Walnut

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H 75.99 in W 36.03 in D 20.87 in

Chest on Chest Walnut

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Unusual Early 18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy This unusual example is of rare small size and

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Antique 1720s English George I Cabinets

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George I Tallboy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal george i tallboy for your home. A george i tallboy — often made from wood, mahogany and walnut — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect george i tallboy — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each george i tallboy bearing Georgian or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful george i tallboy that is worth considering.

How Much is a George I Tallboy?

A george i tallboy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,982, while the lowest priced sells for $875 and the highest can go for as much as $90,395.

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.