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1940s Carlton House Mahogany Chest on Chest Of Drawers
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Very rare 1940s Carlton House mahogany chest on chest of drawers. Rock solid red mahogany wood
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1960s Kling Furniture Certified Genuine Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Genuine mahogany chest on chest of drawers by famous Kling Furniture. All drawers work as
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, rare Early 20th Century American Empire Bow Front Flame Mahogany chest on chest of
Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period
Category

Antique 19th Century European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers, of small proportions, the chest has
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 30.71 in W 30.32 in D 16.93 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style mahogany and flame veneered bowfront chest of drawers, fitted with a brushing slide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 38 in D 22 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
on original bracket feet. This antique chest of drawers retains its original finish, colour and
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 24.02 in
American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice American Hepplewhite Mahogany chest probably of New England origin around 1800-1820
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 45 in D 21 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality 18th century Chippendale Period Georgian mahogany chest of relative small
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 34 in D 20 in
Maples Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5220 Edwardian mahogany tall chest of drawers by Maples, having figured top with moulded edge
Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Maples Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Maples Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 48.5 in W 28 in D 19.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A very fine 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 48 in D 23.5 in
Regency Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine top over four graduated drawers flanked by reeded columns. Brass ring handles on drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 39.5 in W 46.13 in D 21.88 in
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Lovely age, colour and patina
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with two small and three long graduated drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J035 Georgian mahogany and inlaid chest of drawers, having oversailing figured mahogany top with
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 37.008 in W 37.795 in D 18.898 in
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
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality small Regency mahogany chest of drawers, having an inlaid top, above a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Small Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 16.54 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5465 Elegant Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany, having figured mahogany top with moulded edge
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32.677 in W 37.402 in D 19.291 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5488 Fine quality and very elegant Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany, having figured mahogany
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 36.22 in W 38.976 in D 20.079 in
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Tall mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and five long mahogany lined
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
H 62.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Kettering, GB
An 18th century mahogany chest of drawers, on later bun feet. Comprising two short drawers over
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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 38.98 in D 20.08 in
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers in the Georgian style, the moulded edge
Category

Antique 1880s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 16.75 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine 18th century mahogany chest on chest of excellent proportions. This Georgian chest is
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.46 in W 39.97 in D 19.1 in
Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5269 Elegant Regency mahogany chest of drawers of unusual proportions, having figured mahogany
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Unusual Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 55.118 in W 35.039 in D 20.079 in
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century Mahogany chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with inlay around the edge, four
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Antique 1840s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4746, Regency mahogany chest of drawers of bowfronted design, having string inlaid mahogany top
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 40.56 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, 18th century with restorations. Having a rectangular two
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 35.75 in W 41 in D 20.5 in
Georgian Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Georgian style mahogany chest of drawers, 20th c., burlwood banded top and drawer fronts, fitted
Category

20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Empire flame mahogany chest of drawers with marble top and gilt bronze mounts, 19th
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 37.75 in W 36.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a wonderfully grained top with a simple
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 46.25 in W 44 in D 19.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, Georgian, Mahogany Chest, Of Elegant Serpentine Form, Having
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Early 19th Century, George III Period Mahogany Chest Of Unusual Small
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 19 in
Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4910 fine quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers of serpentine outline, having figured
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 38.98 in D 23.23 in
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 34.375 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
Maple & Co Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5145 Fine Quality Edwardian Wellington chest in mahogany, having figured mahogany top crossbanded
Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Maple & Co Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Maple & Co Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 48.425 in W 26.772 in D 18.898 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Charming And Very Good Quality George II Period Mahogany Chest, Retaining Rich
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 35.24 in W 40.56 in D 23.63 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
chest of drawers is a real charmer. It is constructed from very good quality mahogany timbers, which
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 33 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in
Mahogany Hepplewhite Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th century George III period mahogany Serpentine Chest, having well figured and cross banded
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers form England with a wonderfully grained top and front. There
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 45.5 in W 41.88 in D 18.75 in
Irish Georgian Mahogany High Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Finished rectangular top over six graduated drawers with brass bail handles. Raised on bracket feet
Category

Antique 1770s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Custom, English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
boxes. With beautiful crotch mahogany covering the front and a narrow stringing on the top, this chest
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Not your garden-variety bow front chest (who would put a mahogany chest in the garden?), this chest
Category

Antique 19th Century British Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest
Located in London, GB
This rare and unusual late Georgian chest of drawers feature 3 bottom oak lined drawers with 3
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top over a brushing slide over two over two drawers , shaped apron and raised on
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32.75 in W 41 in D 21 in
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely chest
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This 18th century chest retains its original hardware, ogee feet, and crown moldings. The upper
Category

Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chest on Chest
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74 in W 27 in D 25 in
Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
An elegant smaller antique bowfront bureau. The mahogany is a rich medium color with a lovely grain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A fine example made with the best quality timber beautifully constructed with drawers that function
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 43.5 in D 23.5 in
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
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III mahogany Chest on Chest
George III mahogany Chest on Chest
H 72 in W 44 in D 22 in
18th Century George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II crossbanded line inlaid mahogany chest of drawers, the moulded top raised
Category

Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest. The top having an arrangement of
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
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
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
H 71 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
William IV Low Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
St046 William IV mahogany chest of drawers of low proportions having solid, figured mahogany top
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Low Mahogany Chest of Drawers
William IV Low Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 24.803 in W 46.457 in D 16.535 in
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
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 76.88 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
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
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This George II mahogany chest on chest retains all of its original hardware, feet, and crown
Category

Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 75.25 in W 44.63 in D 21 in
George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
Impressive 18th century George III Chippendale string inlaid serpentine front mahogany chest of
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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Mahogany Chest On Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mahogany chest on chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all mahogany chest on chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of mahogany chest on chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mahogany chest on chest of drawers bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many mahogany chest on chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Calvin and Thomas Chippendale produced popular mahogany chest on chest of drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Mahogany Chest On Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for mahogany chest on chest of drawers start at $765 and top out at $248,500 with the average selling for $5,590.

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 Mahogany Chest On 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 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 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 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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