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William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV mahogany Channel Island chest This small William IV mahogany chest was made circa 1830
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Antique 1830s English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
William IV Channel Islands chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 31.5 in D 18.75 in
Modern Sevilha Island Chest of Drawers Made with Oak, Glass and Suede Details
Located in Seroa, PT
that the pieces are the ultimate result of precision and pride. The Seville chest of drawers is a
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

American Cherry Bow Front Graduated Chest of Drawers. Rhode Island. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cherry bow front chest with carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers, original oval
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Miami, FL
desk. Provides ample storage as a chest of drawers, and doubles as a secretary with additional small
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 19th Century rare chest of drawers in vinhático (mahogany from the Madeira Island) with excellent
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
H 40.16 in W 25.6 in D 52.37 in
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest  circa 1830. Fine quality chest on chest
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Oak + Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental antique French chest is a storied piece with 44 drawers formerly used to house
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique French Oak + Pine Chest of Drawers
Antique French Oak + Pine Chest of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 79.25 in D 25 in
1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptionally Decorative 1930s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Unusual Pale Blue Colour
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Georgian Pine Bleached Country House Storage Chest / Counter Island
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1820. Georgian pine bleached country house storage chest / counter Island. sku 1310
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Modern Milos Chest of Drawers Made With Oak, Beige Lacquer and Suede details
Located in Seroa, PT
chest of drawers with six drawer block, follows simple contemporary lines. With high standard finishes
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Suede, Oak, Lacquer

Multi Drawer Kitchen Island
Located in Chicago, IL
Multi drawer and double sided kitchen island.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Multi Drawer Kitchen Island
Multi Drawer Kitchen Island
H 34 in W 67.5 in D 35.5 in
19thC French Dry Scraped Bank of Pine Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French dry scraped bank of pine drawers An exceptional example Could be used as
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19thC French Dry Scraped Bank of Pine Drawers
19thC French Dry Scraped Bank of Pine Drawers
H 39.77 in W 68.51 in D 17.33 in
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel. Ideal kitchen island. Perfect for
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel. Ideal kitchen island. Perfect for
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in GB
, fully signed, 93rd Lancers (Regiment of Foot) military campaign chest of drawers circa 1850 Please note
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Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

George III Mahogany Tallboy in the Manner of Robert Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
drawers flanked by fine reeded columns, the lower section with a brushing slide over three long drawers
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury Sideboard with drawers Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood
H 37.8 in W 66.93 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury sideboard with drawers Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, 1930
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, 1930
H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 22.84 in
Magnificent Michael Taylor Baker Campaign Chest Mid-Century Modern
By Michael Taylor
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent 9-drawer campaign chest of drawers by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. This is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Commode or Buffet with Pull-Out Desk Drawers Beautiful Rosewood
Located in Chicago, IL
, with built-in pull-out Desk and Pull-Out Drawers, appears to have been constructed by a master
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Leather

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood and Parchment, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Early 20th Century Madurese Treasure Chest with Hand-Carved Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
chest features a rectangular planked top with beveled edges, sitting above three drawers (two small ones
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Early 20th Century Javanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, Parchment leather and Bronze Chromed
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury Sideboard with drawers Materials: wood , parchment, Bronze chromed, glass Style: Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

19th Century Polychrome Three-Drawer Chest from Madura with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian polychrome dresser from Madura with carved drawers and verdigris highlights. We have
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian floral carved wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century, with red and
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

American Chippendale Maple Tray Top Tall Chest with Divided Top Drawer, 1770-80
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale maple tray top tall chest with divided top drawer. The chest is mounted with a
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Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A small chest of drawers in Vinhático(a special wood from the Madeira Island) with cut-out
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century
Small Portuguese Baroque Commode, 18th Century
H 34.65 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
Louis XV Tulipwood and Parquetry Commode
Located in Essex, MA
drawers with bronze handles raised on cabriole legs with sabot feet. From a Bellevue Avenue Newport Rhode
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble

Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, museum quality Maltese, Neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with ebonised
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Antique 18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Walnut

19th Century Madurese Polychrome Three-Drawer Dresser with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian polychrome dresser from Madura with carved drawers and verdigris highlights
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Architectural Plan, Collector's Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century architectural plan, collector's cabinet features multiple shallow drawers perfect for
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Antique 1890s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Edwards and Roberts Louis XVI Style Mounted Commode
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Dallas, TX
posts, bronze rinceau mounts and beaded trim, satinwood banding, fitted with three drawers, rising on
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Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Commode and 2 Tables, 1960, Material, Wood and Chromed Bronze, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
“Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
H 28.94 in W 16.34 in D 16.54 in
Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Furniture in Wood, 1930
H 41.74 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France
H 34.45 in W 31.11 in D 20.08 in
Furniture in Wood, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters
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Antique 1860s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Furniture in Wood, 1960
Furniture in Wood, 1960
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in
Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Furniture in Wood, 1930
H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 18.71 in
Furniture in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1920
Furniture in Wood, 1920
H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Art Deco Sideboard in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sideboard in Wood, 1930
Art Deco Sideboard in Wood, 1930
H 39.38 in W 54.34 in D 20.87 in
Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers This chest is in fact a mule Chest as it has 2
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Fruitwood

Sarreid Ltd American Country Farmhouse Pine Kitchen Island Harvest Table Cabinet
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
company expanded into side tables, coffee tables and its signature brass chests of drawers. In 1965
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Late 20th Century Country Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
such as some of the smaller islands of the Venetian lagoon – consisting of seven-drawer chests
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Antique decorative small Zanzibar brass and copper mounted chest or strongbox
Located in Central England, GB
and below there are two small drawers which are locked from the inside of the chest with two removable
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Early 20th Century Zanzibari Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Copper

18th Century, Nantucket Origin, Coffin Family Stand-Up Blanket Chest
Located in York County, PA
GENERATION, CIRCA 1780-90 Stand-up blanket chest over two drawers, exuberantly painted, in a Folk Art
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Antique 18th Century American Painted Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Ogi Ishō, Dansu Japanese Two Pieces Tansu of Late Meiji Era
Located in Torino, IT
This early 20th century Japanese clothing chest from Sado Island produced in the late Meiji Era. It
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Desk Set with Cabinets Designed by Elmar Flötotto for Flötotto, 1980s
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
cabinet to put underneath, a chest of drawers with four drawers, a cabinet with a door and three cabinets
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech

Mahogany Bow-Fronted Chest-of-Drawers of Channel Islands Origin
Located in Cambridge, GB
Fine and rare George III period mahogany bow-fronted chest-of-drawers of Channel Islands origin
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Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Industrial Chest of Drawers
Located in Tongeren, BE
beautiful workbench, cleaned and treated for a ready for use, usable as island or sideboard
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Vintage 1940s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Industrial Chest of Drawers
Industrial Chest of Drawers
H 35.63 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
A Fine quality Channel Islands chest on chest in mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A Fine quality Channel Islands chest on chest in mahogany, the chest is of the very best quality
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Newport, circa 1780
Located in Providence, RI
illustrated in the Rhode Island Historical Society's John Brown Loan Exhibition, see attached scan below
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

Fine and Rare George I Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
An early Georgian, George I, oyster veneered walnut chest of drawers. The geometric line inlaid top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Commodes and Chests of...

A George I/ William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
An early Georgian, George I oyster veneered chest of drawers. The geometric line inlaid top with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Newport, Rhode Island Maple Flattop Highboy
Located in Wells, ME
Newport, Rhode Island maple flattop highboy with shell carved apron. Diminutive in size and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

New England Chippendale Figured Maple Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
This very unique figured maple chest-on-chest is comprised of two parts. The upper case has
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Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Hepplewhite Mahogany Serpentine Bureau, Providence, RI Attributed to Rawson, Sr
Located in Providence, RI
This serpentine bureau relates to a chest of drawers made by Joseph Rawson, Sr. providence, 1806
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Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Serpentine

Chippendale Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy, Original Finial, Newport, RI
Located in Providence, RI
School of Cabinetmakers, Newport, Rhode Island, circa 1765.Provenance: Descended through the John Olney
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Antique 1760s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Transitional Chippendale Carved Lowboy
Located in Litchfield, CT
Long Island.
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

Transitional Chippendale Carved Lowboy
H 28.75 in W 32.5 in D 19 in
Country Chippendale Green-Painted Lift-Top Chest-over-Drawers
Located in New Hope, PA
An otherwise plain and simple Chippendale chest-over-drawers is elevated by the survival of its
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Bohol Chest
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood & Ironwood chest from island of Bohol in Philippines. 2 top drawers, 1 shelf
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Vintage 1930s Philippine Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Bohol Chest
Bohol Chest
H 43 in W 45 in D 22 in
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Island Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of island chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct island chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. We have 165 antique and vintage island chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Island chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Island chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Georgian and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Island chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul Evans, Lane Furniture and Romweber Furniture Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Island Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,032, while they’re typically $605 on the low end and $485,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it 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 a 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.

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.

Questions About Island Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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