George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany tallboy, having a flared cornice, above an
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany tallboy, having a flared cornice, above an
Mahogany
18th Century George III Period Painted Secretaire Tallboy
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Great Colour Late 18th-Century George III Painted Mahogany Secretaire Chest-on-Chest or Tallboy A
Brass
18th Century George III period Mahogany Bow Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A good quality George III period golden colored fiddle-back mahogany bow tallboy with bowed cornice
Boxwood, Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tallboy in the Manner of Robert Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The Prevost Tallboy Important George III mahogany tallboy in the manner of Robert Gillow, the
Mahogany
$3,495
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian
Mahogany
19th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest / Tallboy
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 19th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest / Tallboy. Two short drawers
Mahogany
Tallboy Chest of Drawers, England circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1780 Mahogany George III chest-on-chest. 44"w x 22"d 74.5"h Ref. CFRN1403 $ 8,500
Mahogany
19th Century George III Tallboy
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Early 19th Century George III Mahogany Tallboy. The Rectangular Case with Molded Cornie, Fitted
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Hungerford, Berkshire
Made from Cuban mahogany, this George III tallboy retains the original swan neck handles and
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
George III mahogany chest on chest with moulded cornice, oak carcassed drawers with original brass
Mahogany
George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
George III Irish mahogany tallboy This George III Irish mahogany tallboy was made circa 1790. Irish
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
18th century George III mahogany tallboy The chest stands on square bracket feet with oak lined
Mahogany
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
Walnut
Pair of Georg III Irish Tallboys
Located in Dublin port, IE
An unusual pair of 18th century Irish mahogany tallboys, the tops with a moulded carjack cornice
Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
Located in Skipton, GB
A good Oak Tallboy, or chest-on-chest of small proportions. The upper section has moulded dentil
Oak
George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An super example of a mid-18th century mahogany tallboy with blind fretwork to the frieze and the
Mahogany
George III Oak Tallboy
Located in The Cotswolds, The Cotswolds
Raised on bracket feet with three long graduated drawers below two long drawers with two short above, the stepped top section has a central drawer with two small drawers either side....
Oak
George III Mahogany Tallboy in the Manner of Robert Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The Prevost Tallboy Important George III mahogany tallboy in the manner of Robert Gillow, the
Mahogany
Antique George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest - Tallboy
Located in Benington, Herts
A good quality antique George III period figured mahogany bow fronted tallboy / chest on chest
Mahogany, Satinwood
George III Figured Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest Circa 1760s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine George III , figured mahogany chest on chest dating to the 1760s , In excellent antique
Mahogany
A George III mahogany tallboy in the manner of Robert Gillow
Located in London, GB
The Prevost Tallboy Important George III mahogany tallboy in the manner of Robert Gillow, the
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H 72.45 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in
Antique Mahogany Chest Tallboy Chest on Chest George III 19th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
parts stacked on top of each other, made of solid oak and mahogany veneer, George III chest of drawers
Mahogany, Oak
Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY TALLBOY WITH ORIGINAL CHIPPENDALE PATTERN, GILT-BRASS HANDLES
Mahogany
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid-18th century well-figured mahogany tallboy, having canted cornered dentil
Mahogany
18th Century, Mahogany Chest on Chest / Tallboy
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century (George III) Mahogany chest on chest (tallboy) with a brushing
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest / Tallboy. Two short drawers
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest / Tallboy
By Georgian House 1
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century George III Mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) Three short drawers
Mahogany, Oak
Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period mahogany tallboy with blind fret decoration to the frieze below the cornice and
Mahogany
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H 69.5 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
Antique Fine Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Tallboy, 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very high quality George III mahogany chest on chest, tallboy, circa 1780. This chest on chest
Mahogany
Fine Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period fiddle back mahogany tallboy of fine color and patination, with canted corners
18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Two short drawers at
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) with two short
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Tallboy, Or Chest On Chest, Having Two Short And Six
18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Secretaire
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) with a Secretaire
Mahogany
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H 69.3 in W 44.89 in D 21.66 in
Antique Georgian Crossbanded Oak Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality George III mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Made in the late 18th
Oak
George III Walnut Tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
This George III walnut chest on chest was made circa 1790. These are also known as tallboys
Walnut
George III Mahogany Tallboy/Chest on Chest
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A George III mahogany tallboy/ chest on chest of superb color and condition original handles and
Mahogany
A highly unusual George III mahogany tallboy
Located in Sundridge, GB
A highly unusual George III mahogany tallboy, this piece is completly original and not later inlaid
George III Period Tallboy/Chest on Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good George III period mahogany chest on chest comprising six long and two short drawers, the top
Mahogany
George III Period Mahogany Tallboy/Chest-on-Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Unusually slender George III period mahogany chest on chest of very small proportions. Fine quality
George III Small Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A particularly good and small George III Period Mahogany Tallboy with a Greek Key Pattern Cornice
George III Period Mahogany Tallboy/Chest on Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A most unusual George III period chest on chest of small proportions, the top section with a
Mahogany
Antique Tallboy Chest on Chest Mahogany George III, 1820
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique George III mahogany tallboy chest on chest, circa 1820 the ornate overhanging cornice above
Mahogany
Antique English George III mahogany tallboy
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century English George III mahogany tallboy with "sunburst" inlay.
Mahogany
George III Period Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very good George III period walnut chest on chest, the upper section incorporating quarter
Walnut
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H 58 in W 38 in D 16 in
George III Antique Mahogany Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A 19th century antique George III flame fronted mahogany ‘tallboy' chest of drawers dresser
Mahogany
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H 54 in W 40 in D 20 in
George III Antique Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A 19th century antique George III flame fronted mahogany ‘Tallboy' chest of drawers dresser
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
A George III mahogany tallboy or chest on chest. With dentil cornice, blind fret frieze, finely
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine Georgian mahogany tallboy. The upper section with particularly fine cornice and canted
Mahogany
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H 75 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Tallboy Chest Linen Press Chest on Chest George III Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent George III inlaid flame fronted mahogany tallboy chest on chest, circa 1810, the
Mahogany
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H 75 in W 46 in D 23 in
Antique Tallboy Chest Linen Press Chest on Chest George III Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent George III inlaid flame fronted mahogany tallboy chest on chest, circa 1810, the
Mahogany
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H 75 in W 46 in L 75 in
Antique Tallboy Chest Linen Press Chest on Chest George III Mahogany, circa 1810
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent George III inlaid flame fronted mahogany tallboy chest on chest, circa 1810, the
Mahogany
George 111 Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A fine quality George 111 mahogany chest on chest or tallboy with cantered corner corners ogee
Mahogany
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H 73.25 in W 41 in D 20.5 in L 73.25 in
George III Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest of Good Proportions
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A George III mahogany tallboy of good proportions, color and patina. With later handles
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H 55 in W 38 in D 17 in
George III Antique Tallboy Chest of Drawers Secretaire Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
tallboy chest of drawers, rectangular top over six boxwood inlaid graduated drawers including a secretaire
Mahogany
Antique Chest on Stand Tallboy Dresser Mahogany George III, circa 1825
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique George III period mahogany ‘Chest on Stand,’ circa 1825, the top with overhanging moulded
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine George III period mahogany tall boy with fluted canted corners to the top with two short
Brass
Good Mid-18th Century Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A good mid-18th century mahogany tallboy in excellent condition with canted and fluted corners and
Mahogany
Walnut Tallboy/ Chest On Chest, England C. 1760
Located in London, GB
Unusual walnut tallboy chest on chest with orginal handles. The middle drawer opens to reveal a
Brass
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, west Sussex
This gorgeous and well-proportioned George III mahogany tallboy features a dentil border top and
Mahogany
$101,617
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$192,753Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase
Located in Huntington, NY
This exceptional George III Mahogany Breakfront Bureau Bookcase with Glazed Doors, has wonderful flame & crotch grain Mahogany. Comprised of a large central cabinet, flanked by 2 sma...
Brass
$5,781,571
H 203.94 in W 251.97 in D 143.7 in
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...
Marble
19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century painted bibliotheque from France. Hand-carved and painted bibliotheque with three upper glass paneled doors that open to reveal two storage spaces with three removable s...
Metal, Brass, Iron
$61,257 / set
H 105.12 in W 158.67 in D 20.48 in
Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1790 Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase A rare & exceptional example, excellent patination, proportions & scale. sku 1977 Together W403 x D52 x H2...
Mahogany
Highly Important George III Period Chandelier by Christopher Haedy
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The slender baluster shaped shaft divided by drop hung canopies. The unusual shallow candle arms are interspersed with others, shorter, surmounted with pagoda canopies, triangular no...
Cut Glass
$22,463Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 10.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
1763 Pair of George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks by William Cafe, English
By William Cafe
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an exceptional pair of George III sterling silver candlesticks, meticulously created in 1763 by the skilled silversmith William Café. These candlesticks stand as a testam...
Sterling Silver
$240,898
H 115.5 in W 62 in D 10 in
19th Century George III Style Carved Mirror after a design by Thomas Johnson
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in London, GB
A George III style carved giltwood mirror After a design by Thomas Johnson Of grandiose proportions, the central oval glass plate built up in a concentric arrangement of mercury ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
George III Mahogany Concertina Card Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This phenomenal Georgian concertina card table is a masterpiece of English woodworking. Constructed for multifunctional use, this mahogany table displays beautifully integrated desig...
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Long Island City, NY
The dentiled cornice above a rinceau scroll frieze and a series of two short and four long drawers. On a base with two long drawers, floral molding and acanthus-carved ogee feet. Wit...
Brass
King George I Ambassadorial Secrétaire-Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This highly important secrétaire-cabinet was crafted for and specially ordered by King George I for the British Ambassador to Russia. From its craftsmanship and materials to its exce...
Brass
George III Mahogany And Satinwood Sideboard
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent demi-lune Georgian sideboard displays the pinnacle of the era’s refined craftsmanship and boasts a distinguished provenance. Crafted of the finest mahogany, the era'...
Brass
$130,739
H 10.63 in W 18.9 in D 9.45 in
Incredible Pair of George III Period Sterling Silver Wine Coolers, London, 1804
By Joseph Preedy
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1804 by Joseph Preedy, this remarkable pair of Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coolers are richly decorated, featuring a sculptural Bacchanalian frieze depicting...
Sterling Silver
Pair Of Carved Mahogany Armchairs By Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of two carved mahogany chairs was crafted by the inimitable and famed Thomas Chippendale. The yellow upholstered seats complement the deep mahogany beautifully, creating an ...
Upholstery, 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.