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George Walnut Tallboy

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

A very fine George I walnut tallboy

$29,565

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

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Walnut

George II Walnut Tallboy, Early 18th Century, England, Inlaid Drawers
George II Walnut Tallboy, Early 18th Century, England, Inlaid Drawers

George II Walnut Tallboy, Early 18th Century, England, Inlaid Drawers

Located in London, GB

A George II period golden coloured walnut tallboy having moulded cornice above herring bone inlaid

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

Materials

Walnut

George I Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand, Burr Elm Veneer, Antique, 1715
George I Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand, Burr Elm Veneer, Antique, 1715

George I Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand, Burr Elm Veneer, Antique, 1715

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

A superb early Georgian tallboy or chest on stand with key, dating from early 1700s. The upper

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Antique 1710s European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740

A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, Circa 1740. England. In

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Antique 17th Century English George II Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Burl

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

Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750
Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750

Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750

Located in Sherborne, GB

George 2nd Virginia walnut Tallboy/chest on chest with fluted canted corners on bracket feet circa

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early Georgian walnut tallboy with chevron banding c.1730
Antique Early Georgian walnut tallboy with chevron banding c.1730

Antique Early Georgian walnut tallboy with chevron banding c.1730

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A good mid 18th Century figured tallboy in well-figured veneers with chevron banding and all the

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

Materials

Walnut

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George Nakashima Walnut Tallboy for Widdicombe, USA, 1964
George Nakashima Walnut Tallboy for Widdicombe, USA, 1964

George Nakashima Walnut Tallboy for Widdicombe, USA, 1964

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H 46.07 in W 48.04 in D 17.92 in

George Nakashima Walnut Tallboy for Widdicombe, USA, 1964

By George Nakashima

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Twelve drawer tallboy finished in American Walnut. Designed by George Nakashima for the 'Origins

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Walnut

Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst
Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst

Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst

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H 45.5 in W 77.75 in D 22 in

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

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

Materials

Walnut

English George III Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy, circa 1760
English George III Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy, circa 1760

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

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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

George II Walnut Tallboy
George II Walnut Tallboy

George II Walnut Tallboy

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

George II Walnut Tallboy

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine early 18th century walnut tallboy of good mellow color and patination, with the original set

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Walnut Tallboy
Walnut Tallboy

Walnut Tallboy

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H 73 in W 44 in D 23 in

Walnut Tallboy

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A wonderful original example of an early 18th century walnut tallboy of mellow color and fantastic

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

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Walnut

Tallboy George II Walnut Oak Great Britain XVIII Century
Tallboy George II Walnut Oak Great Britain XVIII Century

Tallboy George II Walnut Oak Great Britain XVIII Century

Located in Milano, IT

Tallboy supported by carved shelf feet, in the lower body it has three drawers plus the same number

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Antique 18th Century English George II Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut

Mid 18th Century George II Period Burr Walnut Tallboy
Mid 18th Century George II Period Burr Walnut Tallboy

Mid 18th Century George II Period Burr Walnut Tallboy

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Very Fine Mid 18th Century George II Period Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest on Chest or Tallboy A

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Georgian 18th Century Walnut Tallboy
Georgian 18th Century Walnut Tallboy

Georgian 18th Century Walnut Tallboy

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H 75.5 in W 42 in D 22 in

Georgian 18th Century Walnut Tallboy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Fine Quality Early 18th Century, George II Period, Figured Walnut Tallboy, Or Chest On Chest

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II 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

Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy

Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy

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H 74 in W 41 in D 22 in

Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy

Located in Folkestone, GB

A very fine and grand example of an early 18th century walnut tallboy. The cavetto cornice above an

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

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Walnut

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

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

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

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Walnut

18th Century English Walnut Sunburst Tallboy Chest on Chest
18th Century English Walnut Sunburst Tallboy Chest on Chest

18th Century English Walnut Sunburst Tallboy Chest on Chest

Located in Lymington, GB

An English early George II period walnut tallboy, or chest-on-chest, circa 1730. The whole veneered

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Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George III Walnut Tallboy
George III Walnut Tallboy

George III Walnut Tallboy

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H 69 in W 39 in D 20 in

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

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Antique 1790s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Good George II Walnut Tallboy
Good George II Walnut Tallboy

Good George II Walnut Tallboy

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H 72 in W 42 in D 21 in

Good George II Walnut Tallboy

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A good George II walnut tallboy chest on chest with fluted columns. Handles not original

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Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George II Commodes and Chests of...

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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

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Antique 1720s European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 II Period Walnut Veneered Tallboy

Early 18th Century George II Period Walnut Veneered Tallboy

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The tallboy has a moulded cornice and a concealed secret drawer above various herring bone inlaid

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Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

George III Period Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest
George III Period Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Commodes and Chests ...

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Walnut

Handsome George II C1740 Walnut Veneer Chest on Chest/tallboy
Handsome George II C1740 Walnut Veneer Chest on Chest/tallboy

Handsome George II C1740 Walnut Veneer Chest on Chest/tallboy

Located in Wiltshire, GB

A handsome George II walnut veneer chest on chest with feather and cross banded canted corners. The

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Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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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

Early 18th century walnut chest on chest. This one is very good value and still has all the good

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

Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest
Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest

Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest

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H 58 in W 28.25 in D 19.75 in

Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest This Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest is made in 2

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Early 20th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Walnut

Walnut Tallboy/ Chest On Chest, England C. 1760
Walnut Tallboy/ Chest On Chest, England C. 1760

Walnut Tallboy/ Chest On Chest, England C. 1760

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H 72.84 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Commodes and Chests ...

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Brass

Antique Walnut Chest on Stand Tallboy Chest of Drawers 19th Century, circa 1820
Antique Walnut Chest on Stand Tallboy Chest of Drawers 19th Century, circa 1820

Antique Walnut Chest on Stand Tallboy Chest of Drawers 19th Century, circa 1820

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Antique walnut chest on stand tallboy chest of drawers 19th century, circa 1820 Magnificent

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Antique 1820s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Chest on Stand Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, circa 1820
Antique Walnut Chest on Stand Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, circa 1820

Antique Walnut Chest on Stand Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, circa 1820

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Antique walnut chest on stand tallboy chest of drawers, 19th century, circa 1820 Magnificent

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Antique 1820s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

George II Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest

George II Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A George II period walnut tallboy, chest on chest, the top with a cavetto moulding supported on

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Commodes and Chests o...

18th Century Veneered Walnut Tallboy
18th Century Veneered Walnut Tallboy

18th Century Veneered Walnut Tallboy

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H 74 in W 41 in D 21 in

18th Century Veneered Walnut Tallboy

Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB

A George II veneered walnut tallboy having fluted canted corners to the upper section, the base

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Antique 1740s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Located in Devon, GB

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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.