Federal Birdseye Maple Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a bow front with inlaid decoration over four conforming drawers and ending on bracket feet. Original brass handles. Possibly made in New Hampshire.
Birdseye Maple, Maple
American Early 19th Century Federal Bowfront Chest in Mahogany and Maple
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Early 19th Century Federal Bowfront Chest in Mahogany and Maple
Mahogany, Maple
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a cavetto cornice over two short drawers flanking a center short drawer with a finely carv...
Brass
Vintage Louis Phillipe Mahogany Drop Front Desk High Chest of Drawers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful warm highboy dresser with drop-front secretary. Leather embossed writing surface with 3 drawer storage. Perfect size with versatility for an apartment or stately home. Rich...
Leather, Wood, Birdseye Maple
Rare Federal Inlaid Chest with Upper Compartment, Saco, ME
Located in Providence, RI
This bureau is beautifully crafted with a rarely seen upper compartment that is absolutely original to the piece, which is in a fine state of preservation including its original bras...
Birdseye Maple
Unavailable
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Rare Sugar Chest with Figured Maple Drawer Fronts, Chester County, PA, 1840
Located in Providence, RI
This is a very rare form that may or may not have been used for sugar. Sugar chests come with a lift top as a defining aspect. Possibly one or two drawers below, and this is an extre...
Cherry
Unavailable
H 40.5 in W 41.25 in D 23.5 in
Early 19th Century Hepplewhite Federal Bow Front Four-Drawer Chest, circa 1790
Located in Alexandria, VA
Probably New York. This mahogany chest has maple inlay in a band around the top and another at the top of the skirt very understated. Ash and poplar secondary woods. Very old brass p...
Mahogany
A wonderful vibrantly inlaid secretary desk
Located in Sharon, MA
Below the drawers are three conforming cabinet doors, the center door with a birds eye maple panel.
Mahogany, Birdseye Maple
American Federal Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
While the Hepplewhite form employing splayed french feet in case pieces is well developed, even common, this fine chest of drawers exudes a certain strength that is uncommon in Feder...
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H 32.38 in W 40.25 in D 19.5 in
Federal Period Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Hepplewhite, federal period graduated four drawer chest of drawers with bird's-eye maple drawer fronts with banding.
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Mahogany
Rare Federal Hepplewhite Cherry & Tiger Maple Chest
Located in Milford, NH
This rare New England four-drawer Federal Hepplewhite style cherry chest of drawers has superb tiger maple drawers with banding and string inlay, beautifully proportioned flared feet...
19th-C. American Federal Style Tiger Maple Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless piece. It is a 19th century tiger maple chest of drawers. Note the feet and fluting! It also has peg construction. The hardware may or may not be original. It is i...
Brass
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H 41.63 in W 42.75 in D 21.25 in
Seymour School Federal Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Seymour School Federal mahogany four drawer chest of drawers with turret reeded corners, conforming top, birdseye maple veneer drawer fronts with cross banded mah...
Brass
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H 41.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
American Federal Mahogany and Maple Inlaid Cherry Chest, New England Circa 1820
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This good New England cherry chest of drawers dating to around 1820 features four graduated mahogany banded drawers with maple panels resting on tall French feet connected by carved ...
Brass
Federal Sheraton Chest with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts circa 1820
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal Sheraton four drawer chest with carved backsplash, turret corners, birdseye maple veneer drawer fronts with mahogany borders, cockbeading, carved corner ...
Brass
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H 37.38 in W 40 in D 20.75 in
Federal New England Hepplewhite Chest with Tiger Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Hepplewhite cherry graduated four drawer chest with tiger maple drawer fronts banded in mahogany, with cockbeaded edges, delicate line inlay along the top and bottom, decorati...
Cherry, Maple
Federal Sheraton Bow Front Chest with Bird's-Eye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Federal Sheraton mahogany bow front chest with shaped backsplash with brass bulls eyes, a shaped top with turret corners over a conforming case with four graduated drawers...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Tiger Maple Tall Chest, American 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A primitive and early New England tall chest with 5 graduated drawers, in tiger maple, circa 1790, in original finish and original brass hardware. Unusual sawbuck sides and dovetail...
Maple
American 19th Century Federal High Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
American 19th Century Federal High Chest
Maple
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H 71.5 in W 38.5 in D 20.75 in
Period Federal Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Federal Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Rosette & Starburst Pattern C1790. Measures - 71.5"H...
Maple
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H 73.25 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
Late 18th c New England Maple Highboy or High Chest with Carved Fans
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a late 18th century New England maple highboy or high chest, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting a central fan carved drawer flanked by four fitted sma...
Brass
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H 48.75 in W 44.63 in D 21.75 in
19th c Vermont Mahogany Tall Chest with Birds Eye & Tiger Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an early 19th century tall chest of drawers in a two over four configuration with a mahogany case and birds eye and tiger maple drawer fronts with mahogany veneer b...
Brass
Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century.
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century.
Ormolu
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H 50.75 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
Antique American Federal Classical Period Mahogany Butler's Secretary Dresser NY
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Federal Classical period mahogany and maple butler's secretary, dresser desk, circa 1830. New York or Baltimore. The dresser is made of the finest flame maho...
Mahogany, Maple
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H 51.5 in W 39.25 in D 24.5 in
Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet
By Thomas Seymour
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive commode by Harold Ionson. Made of birdseye maple, satinwood and Honduras mahogany, featuring a half round / bow front with four drawers, two side cabinets, bras...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century New England Tiger Maple Highboy with Document Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A Fine two part New England highboy in tiger maple, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting a long thin document drawer near the top over two fitted drawers and four graduat...
Brass
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H 81.5 in W 41.25 in D 22 in
NH Queen Anne Curly Maple Highboy Attributed to the Dunlap Workshop c 1760-1780
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a New Hampshire Queen Anne two part highboy in curly maple attributed to the Dunlap Workshop, circa 1760-1780, its upper case featuring a hand carved cornice with d...
Brass
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H 46.5 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Flamed Birch Tallboy Chest Dresser Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive American Sheraton / Federal tallboy chest of drawers, circa first quarter 19th century. Made of flamed birch featuring four drawers with Neoclassical / Hepplewhite oval...
Maple
Early American Federal Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Federal chest of drawers. This charming three drawer chest has original brass hardware. The beautiful antique low dresser or chest is in wonderful original vintage condition...
Brass
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H 40 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
American Federal Tiger Maple and Cherry Three Drawer Chest of Rare Form
Located in Milford, NH
An exquisite American transitional three drawer chest of rare form featuring nicely a shaped front, conforming top, tiger maple drawer fronts with replaced foliate decorated brass ri...
Cherry, Maple
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H 40.38 in W 46 in D 20.75 in
Vermont Sheraton Birdseye Maple Bow Front Chest of Drawers attr. to Lewis Beals
Located in Milford, NH
Federal period Vermont Sheraton cherry and bird's-eye maple bow front chest of drawers with conforming top with cookie or turret corners, over four drawers with bird's-eye maple fron...
Birdseye Maple, Maple
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H 42 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique American New England Sheraton Cherry Maple Dresser Chest Drawers, 1825
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American New England Federal period 'Tiger' maple and cherry chest of four drawers/dresser in the Sheraton style, Vermont, circa 1825.
Cherry, Maple
Exceptional Donald Dunlap Tiger Maple Two Part Highboy or High Chest
By Donald Dunlap
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional example of a hand carved Donald Dunlap two part tiger maple highboy or high chest with a beautifully hand carved cornice with central radial fan below two carved roset...
Brass
Antique Federal Chest of Drawers, Rhode Island, circa 1820s
Located in Peabody, MA
A Federal era three drawer chest in mahogany with hairy paw feet and spun brass pulls. The lighter maple patches above and below the reeded side panels arem a recognized feature of c...
Brass
Beautiful Tiger Maple Federal Chest of Drawers
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A beautiful and unusual federal chest of drawers
American Federal Period Chippendale Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period Chippendale maple chest of four graduated drawers with molded top and drawers.
Maple
Federal Cherry & Birds-eye Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hepplewhite Federal cherry and birds-eye maple 4 drawer chest of drawers, with shaped apron on french feet, period brasses, all original, minor veneer repairs.
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H 33.5 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
American Federal Hepplewhite Bowfront Chest of Drawers Tiger Maple and Mahogany
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal Period 18th century Hepplewhite bowfront chest of four graduated drawers.
Mahogany, Maple
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H 56 in W 39.5 in D 20.75 in
American Federal Period Chippendale Maple Tall Chest of Six Graduated Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
American 18th Century federal period Chippendale tall chest of six graduated drawers in maple.
Maple
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H 41.75 in W 37 in D 18 in
American Federal Period Chippendale Maple Chest of Five Graduated Drawers 18th C
Located in Wells, ME
American Chippendale period Federal maple tall chest of five graduated drawers.
Maple, Pine
Federal Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Federal bow-front chest of drawers, constructed of cherry and tiger maple, with strong tiger striping.
Monumental Federal Carved, Tiger Maple and Mahogany Chest
Located in Providence, RI
This chest exhibits a beautiful scrolled backsplash with carving and original gallery retaining an original surface. The multi-faceted drawer configuration is a tour de force of bott...
Mahogany
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H 58 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
American Federal Period Chippendale Tall Chest of Six Graduated Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period Chippendale maple tall chest of six graduated drawers, with original bracket base and bold cornice molding.
Maple
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H 37.25 in W 42.5 in D 17.5 in
American 18th Century Maple Chest of Four Graduated Drawers with Bracket Base
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period maple chest of four graduated drawers with thumbnail molding to carcass and molded bracket base and top.
Maple
American Federal Inlaid Tiger Maple Four Drawer Chest
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A very attractive late 18th century New England Chest of drawers.
Great proportions and a little smaller size than usual. The tiger maple doesn't get much more highly figured...
Mahogany, Ivory
American Federal Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American Federal Chest c.1815 Mahogany and Birds Eye Maple from Boston-Salem, Mass. area.
Mahogany, Maple
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H 54 in W 38.25 in D 20 in
American Federal 18th Century Tiger Maple Tall Six Drawer Chippendale Chest
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal 18th century tiger maple Chippendale chest with six graduated drawers, shaped skirt to the bracket base and bold cornice.
Maple
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H 37 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
American Federal Bow Front Chest in Mahogany with Maple Banding at Bottom
Located in Athens, GA
American Federal bow front chest with nice maple banding inlay across the skirt at the bottom. Original unique brass oval pulls, delicate bracket foot, excellent color, nice size, no...
Mahogany
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H 40.5 in W 45.5 in D 20 in
Federal Cherry and Bird's-Eye Maple Chest, Probably New Hampshire, circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
Sheraton New England four-drawer cookie corner chest with two-board top and bird's-eye maple veneered drawer fronts with mahogany crossbanding, ebonized details, shaped skirt, excell...
Federal Tiger and Birdseye Maple Server
Located in Woodbury, CT
Stunning late federal tiger and bird's eye maple server, with high backsplash above a case with projecting top with two small drawers, above three graduated long drawers, flanked by ...
Birdseye Maple, Pine
American Federal Chest with Inlay
Located in Athens, GA
Federal Chest of cherry, mahogany and inlaid with tiger maple, circa 1810-1820, excellent color with banded drawers and unique inlaid maple inserts on top drawer and skirt.
Cherry
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H 37 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
Federal Bow-Front Four-Drawer Tiger Maple and Cherry Chest, circa 1790
Located in Alexandria, VA
This Hepplewhite chest was probably made in New York or New England. The hardware is solid handmade brass and very old. The brass locks are original. It has a shaped skirt with line ...
Philadelphia Tiger Maple & Cherry Bowfront Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
In the Hepplewhite manner, a bowfront chest of four graduated
drawers on 'French' feet, of an unusual combination of contrasting
woods: figured maple and cherry. Appro...
Cherry
Southern Federal-style Bachelor's chest
Located in Mobile, AL
An incredible 1840 Tennessee made bachelor's chest with serpentine front. This whimsical late Federal piece features eye-catching bird's eye maple with walnut banding and splayed feet.
American Tiger Maple Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Federal period Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers with old finish and hardware made during the first part of the 19th century. 5570/10
Wood
Mid-18th Century New England Maple Oxbow Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare and important antique New England maple oxbow chest of drawers with conforming bracket foot in tall and elegantly scrolled configuration. The one-piece top has a thumb molded ed...
Maple, Pine
Federal Bowfront Mahogany Chest, Pennsylvania, circa 1790
Located in Alexandria, VA
This four-drawer chest came from Grumblethorpe house in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and descended through the Wister family. Although the tag on the back misidentifies the style as She...
19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of exceptional quality
Located in Martlesham, GB
A large and impressive 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice shaped figured top above a selection of two short over three long graduated oak lined drawer wit...
Mahogany
$3,675
H 37.5 in W 47.5 in D 21.5 in
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant 19th-century French Louis Philippe walnut commode featuring striking bookmatched walnut veneer with rich grain patterns. This classic four-drawer chest showcases clean lines,...
Bronze
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
Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and beautifully constructed Antique Chest on Chest with fine traditional form and having dove-tail constructed drawers, good size, quality brass drop pulls and escu...
Brass
English Bow Front Small Chest of Drawers of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of drawers or bedside dresser of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a bowed top with a decorative inlay around the perimeter, over a frieze of t...
Metal, Brass
Antique Federal Style Bow Front Figured Mahogany Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The fine chest with four graduated drawers each with fine string inlay and with a pair of brass oval bales decorated with a classical columned rotunda and brass key holes. All drawer...
Brass
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured crossbanded top with a moulded edge above a selection of two short over three graduated long drawers with...
Mahogany
American Chippendale Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
American Chippendale style tiger maple chest of drawers, 19th century. With a replaced single board maple or fruit wood top, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers all with ti...
Brass
19th Century Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Regency mahogany chest of drawers. The top is a standard rectangular shape that sits over three drawers and a pull-out tray. The chest stands on splayed bracket-shaped f...
Mahogany
Fine Vintage Mahogany Chest-OnChest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large 1940’s Mahogany Chest with three small top drawers over six large drawers. The Chest has canted and fluted corners on the upper section with Greek Key banding at the top over...
Metal
$524
H 35.44 in W 44.89 in D 21.26 in
Restoration Period Chest of Drawers in Flame Mahogany Veneer, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Restoration period chest of drawers in flame mahogany veneer. It has 5 drawers with original bronze locks and handles (1 key available). Gray marble top. Some veneer chips that may n...
Marble
19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a nice figured top above a selection of two short over two long oak lined drawers with brass plate h...
Mahogany
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers with three over two over four graduated drawers. The crown moulding with fluted band...
Brass
$4,400
H 36 in W 44 in D 22 in
19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany
Located in Richmond, VA
Very good 19th century English 4-drawer bowfront chest of drawers with figured mahogany on bracket feet. Very good color and patina.
Mahogany
Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple and finished with ebonized black details. The cabinet has got lots of charm and char...
Mahogany
19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above four graduated oak lined drawers with brass engraved oval plate handles, shape...
Mahogany
$3,750
H 33 in W 38 in D 21 in
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular serpentine fronted case with four hand dovetailed drawers and solid brass batwing hardware...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$4,063
H 70 in W 41 in D 21 in
Antique American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite American Chippendale Highboy, circa 1790. Features a mahogany case with 9 hand dovetailed drawers of oak construction with solid classic solid brass batwing bale pulls ...
Brass
$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 chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawers. Quite lovely patina and color. Early ...
Mahogany
$3,900Sale Price|40% Off
H 83.5 in W 38.75 in D 22 in
Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality old American mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale style chest on chest, circa 1910-1915. Please note hand dove-tailed, oak- lined drawers and original "Willo...
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
Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section comprised of 3 short drawers over 3 long drawers over 3 long drawers for the bottom...
Wood
Antique 19th American Federal Period Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chest is designed in the Federal or Sheraton style, often featuring straight lines and delicate proportions. The chest with four graduated drawers with well cast brass hardware f...
Brass
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
$5,800 / item
H 52 in W 40 in D 19 in
Chippendale Tiger Maple Six Drawer Dresser by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Chippendale tiger maple six drawer dresser is shown in our traditional stain with dovetailed drawer cases and top, OG bracket feet and Chippendale brass pulls available polished ...
Hardwood
Eldred Wheeler Tiger Maple Bonnet Top High Boy In Two Parts
By Eldred Wheeler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully crafted Eldred Wheeler tiger maple bonnet top two part High Boy in Queen Anne style with cabriole legs, pad feet, and a bonnet top with finials and a carved fan motif. Cr...
Brass
American Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a special piece. Solid cherry wood exterior with solid poplar interior. Dowel construction on the entire casing. Each of the 9 drawers has dovetail construction on both the f...
Cherry
Chippendale Mahogany High Chest
Located in Annville, PA
This Chippendale Mahogany High Chest will be the focal point of any room. Originally designed for the bedroom the practical storage space provided by this chest would be welcome anyw...
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
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.
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