Georgian Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian flame mahogany Tallboy with canted, fluted corners, secrétaire break front with
Antique 1760s British Georgian Secretaires
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian flame mahogany Tallboy with canted, fluted corners, secrétaire break front with
Mahogany
$2,850
H 69.5 in W 45 in D 21 in
Thomasville Georgian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Tallboy Highboy Chest Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Thomasville 18th century collection flame mahogany dresser / chest of drawers. A Georgian
Brass
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality and charming mid-18th century mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, having
Mahogany
Early 19th Century mahogany tallboy
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fine early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest on chest / tallboy, the moulded edge cornice
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
$5,872
H 32.29 in W 38.19 in D 21.07 in
Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, English, Master Bedroom Tallboy, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor's chest of drawers. An English, mahogany master bedroom tallboy dating
Brass
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
$5,684
H 75.99 in W 47.25 in D 20.48 in
Tallboy, Also Known As Chest-on-chest, In Mahogany - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
of furniture, known as a tallboy or chest-on-chest (commode on commode), in mahogany. Superb quality
Mahogany
$5,903
H 34.85 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman’s tallboy. An English, mahogany chest of drawers, dating to the
Brass
Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional And Rare Design English Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy, Or Chest On
Mahogany
$2,995 / item
H 67.25 in W 47.75 in D 22.25 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique flame mahogany Georgian chest on chest tallboy, circa 1780. The chest on chest is in
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 73.23 in W 44.3 in D 22.84 in
Antique Large Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers, circa 1790
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large Georgian mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers, circa 1790. This is a rare
Mahogany
An Irish 18th Century Tallboy
Located in Dublin, IE
A Georgian Mahogany Tallboy with nine drawers.
Mahogany
Georgian Chest of Drawers Mahogany Country Tallboy
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive George IV period mahogany chest of drawers. The rectangular top with shaped edges
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 74.02 in W 47.64 in D 23.23 in
Antique Large Georgian Flame Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large Georgian flame mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers, circa 1800. This is a
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Tallboy.
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A good 18th Century mahogany tallboy in two sections. The drawers and brushing slide retaining
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest 'Tallboy'
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) two short drawers at the top and
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Tallboy C.1765
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Chippendale period mahogany tallboy with canted corners and brushing slide: of an excellent
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Tallboy of Small Proportions
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A charming mahogany tallboy of good color and patination with canted corners with gilt metal
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H 47.25 in W 48 in D 22.25 in
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers. Features four drawers with a large cross
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
Georgian Tallboy Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian circa 1780 tallboy mahogany chest on chest of drawers. Solid and strong... splits into
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Antique Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality georgian 18th century mahogany tallboy, or chest on chest, retaining excellent
Mahogany
Antique Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Georgian 18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy having a moulded edge top above two
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and very well figured Cuban mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, of unusually
Mahogany
Georgian-Era Chest-on-Chest (Tallboy) of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A Georgian-era chest-on-chest or tallboy of mahogany and oak construction, the canopy with a
Brass
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
Miniature Irish Georgian Style Tallboy
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS Miniature Irish Georgian Style Tallboy. Made in the Irish Georgian or
Brass
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H 50 in W 35 in D 20 in
Vintage Georgian Style Mahogany Bowfront Chest on Chest Dresser Tallboy Sheraton
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century bowfront chest on chest. Made of mahogany featuring Georgian and Sheraton styling with
Mahogany
Georgian 18th Century Miniature Tallboy Chest On Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Rare And Untouched 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany, Miniature, Or Childs Size
Mahogany
Georgian Oak Country Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian 18th century rustic oak country tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, the moulded edge top above a selection of eight
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
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
Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in Cheshire, GB
18th century style mahogany chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short
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 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
Antique English chest of drawers, tallboy, also known as chest on chest because it is made of 2
Mahogany, Oak
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H 71.26 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Antique Fine Quality Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Made in the early 19th
Mahogany
Drexel Wentworth House Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest on Chest
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
The Wentworth House Group mid-century chest of six drawers by Drexel Furniture. Made of mahogany
Mahogany
Antique Period Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Tallboy
Located in London, GB
This very impressive antique Georgian mahogany chest on chest is in good condition throughout and
Mahogany
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H 50 in W 37 in D 19 in
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Georgian Style Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely mahogany chest, circa 1940s. Features a rectangular frame featuring 5 dovetailed drawers
Mahogany
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H 36.42 in W 45.08 in D 22.25 in
Antique Bow Front Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Bedroom, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front tallboy. An English, mahogany and brass chest of drawers, dating to
Brass
A Georgian Mahogany Tallboy.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Rare Narrow Georgian Mahogany Tallboy. Ex Norman Adams,London Height:4'2" Width: 23 1/2" Depth
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
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
Georgian Mahogany Secretaire Tallboy
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A very good mid-18th century figured mahogany Secretaire tallboy or chest on chest, the top with
Mahogany
Antique Chest on Chest Tallboy Drawers Mahogany Georgian, 18th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A late 18th century mahogany tallboy ‘Chest on Chest’, the top with moulded cornice and with fluted
Mahogany
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H 71.66 in W 42.52 in D 21.26 in
Antique Quality Georgian, circa 1800 Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality Georgian, circa 1800 mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Solid and
Mahogany
A Small Georgian Tallboy
Located in Dublin, IE
Height: 52" Width: 30" Depth: 18 1/2"
Mahogany
Antique Chest on Chest Tallboy Dresser Mahogany Georgian, 18th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A gorgeous late 18th century mahogany tallboy ‘Chest on Chest’, the top with moulded cornice and
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest 'Tallboy'
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) two short drawers at the top and
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Chest on Chest Tallboy Dresser Satinwood Georgian, 18th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A late 18th century tallboy ‘Chest on Chest’, crossbanded and inlaid satinwood pattern, the top
Mahogany, Satinwood
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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
An old scarred and battered antique Georgian flame fronted mahogany and fruitwood cross banded
Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Tallboy
Located in Honiton, Devon
Wonderful quality Georgian mahogany chest on chest English circa 1800, with original brass
Mahogany
Small Bowfront Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Regency Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely bowfront mahogany chest of drawers from the regency period circa 1800 English chest of drawers since its face and drawers are curved small chest of drawers with a small marqu...
Mahogany
$3,600
H 81.5 in W 68.5 in D 19 in
Lane Staccato Mid Century Modern 9 Drawer Oak Brutalist Mirrored Dresser Lowboy
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Dayton, OH
1970s Vintage Lane Furniture Staccato collection Brutalist style Oak 9 drawer dresser vanity with mirror or Lowboy, 568-07. The cabinet base showcases Lanes iconic cubed brutalist f...
Mirror, Oak
19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of drawer, Germany 1820, of the Biedermeier period Very impressive Biedermeier Chest of drawers, standing on conical feet with beautifully walnut veneer. ...
Walnut
$9,985Sale Price|24% Off
H 61.42 in W 43.31 in D 21.26 in
19th Century South German Biedermeier Walnut Chiffoniere with Seven Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant South German Biedermeier chiffoniere dates from around 1830 and features a finely mirrored walnut veneer with a warm, deep patina. The seven drawers can each be locked i...
Spruce, Oak, Walnut
Early 19th Century Biedermeier, Chest of Drawers Cherrywood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers, South Germany, 1820 Early Biedermeier Chest with three drawers. The chest is made of solid cherrywood. The middle drawer with the dimensions of...
Cherry
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove moulding. This chest is of exceptional quality. The sides are made from mahogany as...
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular cornice with Greek key carving over two short and three long drawers flanked by carving, the base with three long drawers with identically carved sides raised on oge...
Other
$2,500
H 84.5 in W 74.5 in D 21 in
Thomasville Flame Mahogany Bow Front Dresser w Trifold Mirror & Jewelry Case
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Thomasville 18th century collection Georgian Style flame mahogany nine drawer bow front dresser with trifold mirror and hidden jewelry storage. The central mirror opens to re...
Brass
Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest, England, Circa 1760
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid 18th century chippendale period Georgian Mahogany chest, having well figured top over slide and four long drawers, retaining original brass swan neck handles,...
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
Wood, Mahogany and Metal Tallboy, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Tallboy with two bodies of a type very common in England (and English related furniture) that has three drawers in its lower part and four in the upper, all with handle fittings (one...
Metal
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.