Antique English Bow Front Chest
Located in Cambridge, US
England, ca. late 18th century. A versatile Georgian bow front chest with clean, minimalist appeal
Brass
$4,800
H 40.5 in W 52 in D 22 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Hand-Crafted, England, Ca. 1790
Located in Johns Island, SC
This Georgian bow front chest consists of 5 tiered cockbeaded drawer fronts are made of Mahogany
Mahogany, Oak
Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers Bow Front 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant period Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers dating to circa 1820 Fitted with three
Mahogany
Georgian Bow Front Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good green painted Georgian bow fronted four drawer chest, oval plate handles, crossbanded and
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, with brushing slide, three long
Mahogany
Georgian Bow Front Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good green painted Georgian bow fronted four drawer chest, oval plate handles, crossbanded and
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, with two short and three long
Mahogany
Georgian Era Bow Front Chest of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow front chest of drawers from the Georgian Era, c.1810, featuring a bowed top with
Metal, Brass
Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Georgian bleached mahogany bow front bone inlaid chest of drawers, with five graduated
Mahogany
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Bow-Front Chest on Chest
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Georgian George III mahogany bow-front chest on chest, fitted with eight drawers arranged with a
Brass
$3,495
H 36 in W 45.5 in D 21.5 in
Georgian Style Hand Painted Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
Elegant & graceful hand painted mahogany bow front chest with gracefully curved drawers adorned
Brass
$1,255Sale Price|30% Off
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 16.54 in
Antique Small Georgian 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Georgian 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers C1820. Lovely
Wood
$2,333
H 33.59 in W 34.06 in D 19.1 in
Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers Figured Mahogany Brass Handles
Located in Suffolk, GB
century stance. Bow front chests like this became highly fashionable in the late Georgian period, designed
Mahogany
19th C. Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Antique Bow front Chest with fine traditional form. Fine construction with four graduated long
Brass
Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Folkestone, GB
A superior quality George III period flame figured mahogany chest of four graduated drawers of
Mahogany
Fine 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large antique bow front mahogany chest with a banded top and two short over three long drawers
Brass
Antique Bow Front Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique bow front burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in
Walnut
Georgian Bow Front Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
a stable and stylish surface for lamps, books, or decorative items. The chest's bow front adds an
Glass, Wood
English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany in the Georgian style, featuring a bowed
Brass
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
English late Georgian solid mahogany bow front chest of drawers. Two over three. Includes original
Brass
George III Bow Front Bedside Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Georgian style mahogany and crossbanded small chest of drawers ideal as a bedside chest
Mahogany
George III 18th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
practical georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers which is slightly better quality than many which can
Mahogany
Late Georgian Mahogony Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
This lovely bow front chest of drawers has satin cross banding, readed top edge and string inlays
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 41 in W 43.5 in D 23.5 in
English Georgian Period Bow Front Chest in Mahogany, 18th Century
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful English bow front chest, Late 18th century, Georgian period Wonderful
Mahogany
Georgian Antique Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Antrim, GB
Superb Period Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Antique Bow Front Chest Of Drawers c1820 Measures: 41.5ins
Mahogany
Edwardian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An early 20th century Edwardian Georgian style bow front mahogany chest of drawers. The chest
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 33.75 in W 37.5 in D 21.75 in
English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Three Drawers, Diamond Stringing
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian mahogany bowfront chest of three drawers with French feet and diamond shaped
Brass
Inverted or Reverse Bow Front Narrow Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Atlanta, GA
-generation cabinetmaker. The inverted bow Front Design certainly sets this gorgeous chest apart, giving it a
Walnut
Unavailable
H 35 in W 42 in D 24 in
English Bow Front Chest in Mahogany with Banded Top and Chippendale Pulls
Located in Athens, GA
English bow front chest in light mahogany with fine banded top. Excellent color, line inlays on
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 34.25 in W 37.25 in D 22.5 in
Late 18th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Good Patina
Located in Suffolk, GB
This chest of drawers consists of a finely figured mahogany top with mahogany and boxwood stringing
Mahogany
Georgian Bow-Front Chest
Located in Chireno, TX
Georgian bow-front chest, mahogany with brass hardware, late 18th century, England.
Brass
Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Mahogany 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful late Georgian bow fronted chest in mahogany Circa 1820 on this clean bit of English
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in England
Wood
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H 33.47 in W 36.03 in D 20.48 in
Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest Having an Unusual Drawer Formation
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers with an unusual drawer formation and
Brass
English Georgian Bow Front Chest Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive English Georgian mahogany chest that stands out from the rest. Well taken care of
Metal, Brass
Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique bow fronted Georgian period chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
Wood
Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful large bow front Georgian chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
Wood
Late Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This Classic styled and attractive late Georgian mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers features two
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very small and fine quality antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in
Wood
Late 18th Century Georgian Bow Front Chest in Flame Mahogany
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning George III bow front mahogany dresser with three full length drawers and two smaller
Mahogany
Georgian Chest of Drawers Bow Front Mahogany Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Georgian bow front chest of drawers in mahogany Circa 1820 on this
Mahogany
CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A GEORGIAN BOW FRONT CHEST OF DRAWERS
English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This Classic English Georgian bow front chest of drawers has a top with straight edge and brush
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Georgian mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers with three long oak lined drawers, oval brass
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers - two short and three long oak lined drawers, oval
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A good quality Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers – two short and three long mahogany
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This striking and beautifully patinated Georgian bow fronted mahogany chest of drawers features
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Classic bow front chest of drawers with brass ring pulls. Four graduated drawers standing over
Ebony, Mahogany
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Elegant And Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest Of Three Long Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive George III Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest Having Superbly Figured And Cross
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality George III period mahogany bowfront chest having well figured and crossbanded
Mahogany
Georgian Bow Front Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Georgian bow front dresser with four self-closing drawers and turned and hand polished brass
Wood
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers, with four long graduated oak lined
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Georgian style bow front chest of drawers. This early 19th century two over four
Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Located in Hixson, TN
Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1780. Classic proportions with two small
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with four long oak lined drawers, oval
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser, commode, or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture
Brass
19th Century English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers made in the English Georgian taste. The
Brass
Antique Georgian Period Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
Wood
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or bachelor chest of drawers By
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Georgian style burr walnut bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England
Walnut
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H 32.25 in W 39 in L 32.25 in
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest, Newly Restored
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style bow front bachelor chest or commode By Henredon "18th Century
Brass
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H 34.75 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Baker
Brass
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H 32.13 in W 34 in L 32.13 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Baker Furniture Georgian banded mahogany bow front four-drawer chest of drawers Made by Baker
Brass
Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest, c 1800
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1800 chest of drawers with canted corners with a graceful bow front. This cabinet is
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian bow front commodes, dressers, or chests of drawers By Baker
Brass
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H 33.5 in W 42.25 in L 33.5 in
Henredon Historic Natchez Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest, Restored
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style bow front commode or dresser By Henredon "Historic Natchez
Brass
1950s English Georgian Style Faux Tortoise Painted Bow Front Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is probably an all time favorite! This is a 1950s English style mahogany chest that has a
Brass
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H 35 in W 42 in D 20.25 in
19th Century Georgian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Georgian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Commode / Chest of Drawers or Nightstand A fine
Mahogany
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H 52.76 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Antique Small Georgian Style Bow Front Walnut Chest with Cupboard Base
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique small Georgian style bow front walnut chest having a cupboard base. It boasts five drawers
Walnut
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H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 19.89 in
Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Fine example of an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, Georgian, mahogany
Mahogany
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H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of
Brass
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H 33.86 in W 36.82 in D 22.05 in
Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Bachelors, Bedroom, Georgian, 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, flame mahogany bachelor's chest, dating
Wood
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H 29 in W 28 in D 18 in
Maitland Smith English Georgian Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Georgian Style Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers. Item features a
Leather, Wood
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H 30 in W 28 in D 18 in
Maitland Smith English Georgian Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Georgian Style Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers. Item features a
Leather, Wood
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H 30 in W 28 in D 18 in
Maitland Smith English Georgian Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Georgian Style Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers. Item features a
Leather, Wood
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H 38.38 in W 42 in D 20.75 in
Hekman Georgian Inlaid Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Hekman Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Hekman
Brass
Antique Georgian III Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique George III bow fronted mahogany chest of drawers sitting on splayed feet. This chest has a
Mahogany
Antique Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany bow front chest with four drawers having bone diamond form escutcheons and later added oval drop pull handles with embossed flowers. The chest with cross banding and...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured top above a selection of two short over three long oak lined graduated drawers, wit...
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.