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Georgian Chest on Chest Tall Boy Mahogany 1800
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Georgian chest on chest
Mahogany serpentine tall boy or chest on chest
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest.
Period Georgian
Standing upon spade feet
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest.
Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Georgian chest on chest in figured bookmatched flame mahogany having two short over
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and very well made Antique English Georgian Chest-On-Chest with fine traditional form
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Pediment Top Chest-On-Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made Period Georgian Chest-On-Chest with dove-tail constructed drawers, bold
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Metal
Georgian Oak Chest on Chest of Drawers 1750 Antique Tallboy Country Farmhouse
Located in London, GB
A very rare and strikingly attractive early Georgian oak ‘Chest On Chest’ of drawers in wonderful
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 45.67 in W 41.34 in D 20.48 in
Antique 18th Century Chest On Chest In Mahogany ( REF AF-3455 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
An exquisite 18th-century Georgian chest on chest, crafted from rich mahogany and standing on
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Bur Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Georgian Style Bur Walnut Chest on Chest
This Superb Walnut Chest on Chest has 3 long drawers to
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Antique 1890s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have an Antique Georgian, George III (1760-1820), Mahogany Chest On Chest with 6 large
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian (18th Century) mahogany chest on chest with eight drawers (two small, six large
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
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
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Exquisite antique English oak 18th century Georgian era chest on chest - chest of drawers. Late
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Triple Chest-On-Chest Highboy Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style triple chest-on-chest seven-drawer highboy dresser or
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-chest!
Antique
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 70.25 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
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
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest on stand, an English, Early Georgian, oak chest of drawers dating to the
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 37.01 in W 52.96 in D 27.56 in
1700's Antique English, Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest
Located in Austin, TX
1700's Antique English, Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest!!
Gorgeous Rare
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 70.25 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive Antique Chest-On-Chest with handsome wood and great traditional form. The
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Oak Blanket Chest On Stand With Drawers Circa 1750
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Georgian oak chest on stand with two drawers of handsome proportions. Circa 1750.
*Free
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century English, beautiful and good quality Georgian walnut chest on chest tallboy.
Of small
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Flower Mound, TX
George III mahogany chest on chest, the projecting molded and dentil cornice over plain frieze
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy.
The cavetto
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique walnut chest on chest of drawers. This in the Georgian revival style
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th century early Georgian walnut Chest on chest tall boy circa 1720
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy. The cavetto
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Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 67.33 in W 40.56 in D 20.87 in
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4768 exceptional George III mahogany chest on chest, having dentil carved cornice above 2 short
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century English oak chest on chest with lovely crown molding around the top, following down to
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
H 72.45 in W 49.61 in D 21.66 in
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it is in the
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rare Pair of Geo II Chest on Chests
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A one off pair of Geo II mahogany chest on chests of compact size, the flat tops with moulded edges
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Antique 1750s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
George III Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Georgian oak and fruitwood crossbanded chest on chest, with a moulded
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners
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Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Early 18th Century English Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand w/ Herringbone Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century English Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand with Herringbone Inlay, Graduated Drawers
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 47.25 in W 38.25 in D 20.75 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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Georgian Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand from the 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian chest of drawers from the mid-18th century (c. 1750), crafted from figured walnut
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 64.97 in W 42.52 in D 21.26 in
Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The classic lines with a cornice on top and canted corners with ribbed supports. The upper chest
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Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Custom English Walnut Five-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Woodbury, CT
Beautiful burled walnut encompasses the top and front of this custom chest while a handsomely
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Walnut, Burl
English George III Demilune Shaped Painted Leather Chest on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
early George II. Georgian at it's most whimsical. The whole on a separate mahogany claw and ball stand
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
English Early 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Georgian period early 19th century geometric front oak chest features a rectangular
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Irish Mahogany Campaign Trunk on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
. The chest has specific decorative details that show its Irish origins. The asymmetrical shell at the
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
Located in Folkestone, GB
A rare and unusual small 18th century mahogany tallboy consisting of a chest of drawers above a two
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Cupboards
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany chest on chest circa 1800.
Fine quality English chest on
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Georgian Chest on Stand Cabinet Antique Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand.
Period Georgian
This Chest on Stand is Raised upon Typical Georgian
Category
Vintage 1980s Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Harden Furniture Georgian Cherry Wood Triple Chest-on-chest Highboy Dresser
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style triple chest-on-chest seven-drawer highboy dresser
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 59 in W 39.25 in D 18.75 in
Antique Georgian Style Cabinet / Chest on Legs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique cabinet / chest on legs. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
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Antique 1760s English George III Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
George II Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A very nice and rare George II walnut cabinet on chest, the top section with mirror paneled door
Category
Antique 1740s English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Centennial Antique 1870s Era Philadelphia Carved Mahogany Highboy with Shells
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A spectacular Georgian design highboy or chest on chest was hand carved about 1876, celebrating the
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Antique 1870s American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 93 in W 44 in D 24 in
English Georgian Chest on Chest Crotched Mahogany circa 1800 Nice Size and Color
Located in Athens, GA
English Georgian chest on chest, circa 1780, crotched mahogany drawer fronts, dovetailed top
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
H 71 in W 39 in D 20 in
English Georgian Chest on Chest
Located in Athens, GA
English chest on chest with solid mahogany, beautiful color and patina, large period feet, drawers
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Antique Georgian Chest on Chest of Drawers 18th Century Inlaid Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive late 18th century George III inlaid mahogany chest on chest of drawers. The mahogany
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 77.37 in W 44.1 in D 20.91 in
Early Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Fretted Brass Hardware
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early Georgian chest on chest of imposing size and beauty. The mahogany has lovely patina and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 75 in W 44.25 in D 22 in
Georgian Secretaire Chest on Chest
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
An 18th century George III mahogany secretaire chest on chest.
The chest has a fall front
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Antique 1760s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Georgian Mahogany Polychrome Painted Chest on Chest
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An impressive and highly decorated Georgian solid mahogany chest on chest or tallboy with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Style Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Kensington, MD
Petite 8 drawer Mahogany Chest brass fittings
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest with Key Pattern Decoration
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Georgian mahogany chest on chest with key pattern decoration on the cornice, fluted canted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Domed Pediment Bowfront Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
In the Hepplewhite manner, an eight-drawer bowfront chest of strikingly grained mahogany. The domed
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Antique Early 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the georgian chest on chest you’re looking for. Each georgian chest on chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. If you’re shopping for a georgian chest on chest, we have 118 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect georgian chest on chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right georgian chest on chest, those designed in Georgian and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made georgian chest on chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thomas Chippendale, Ethan Allen and Kaplan Furniture are consistently popular.
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A georgian chest on chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,750, while the lowest priced sells for $415 and the highest can go for as much as $128,500.
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.
Questions About Georgian Chest On Chest
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - How do you date a cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.