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18th Century Walnut Moulded Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A fine example of a period Jacobean moulded chest of drawers, with inset panels on the side and a
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

An English 17th Century Cushion Moulded Chest Of Drawers
Located in Skipton, GB
A very good 17th Century Cushion Moulded Chest Of Drawers, of small proportions and in excellent
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Antique Late 17th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Moulded Oak Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A late 17th century oak moulded chest of drawers with carved panels to the ends. This chest of
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Moulded Oak Chest Of Drawers.
17th Century Moulded Oak Chest Of Drawers.
H 33.08 in W 38.19 in D 23.63 in
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Jacobean chest of drawers. Four drawers. Made of Oak with lion face brass handles and
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Antique 17th Century Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Antique Moulded Jacobean Chest of Drawers
H 40.75 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Charles II Moulded Front Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Charles II 17 century oak chest with moulded front drawers, snakewood and bog oak panels and
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Antique 1660s English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Oak Moulded Front Chest of Drawers from the Stuart Period
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak moulded front chest of drawers from the Stuart period, the rectangular top
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Antique Early 1700s British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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
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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
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4973, attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century Emirian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 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
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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
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
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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
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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
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
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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
Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Early 20th-century oak chest of Jacobean design, the large rectangular top with moulded edge above
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
H 35.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.5 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
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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
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, with unusual bold wavy moulded edge to top over four long drawers with replacement pierced plate brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique Victorian chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Large Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
H 48.04 in W 48.04 in D 20.87 in
Maple & Co Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
brass handles, flanked by inlaid uprights, all standing on moulded plinth base. This antique chest of
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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
George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, with Greek Key Moulded Cornice
Located in High Wycombe, GB
George III Figured Mahogany Chest on Chest, With Greek Key Moulded Cornice With Two Short & Six
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Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of gustavian
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 29.75 in W 32.75 in D 18.5 in
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers almost certanly Gillows. The shapedn well figured
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Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality late 18th century chest of drawers of small size, with moulded edge caddy-top abouve
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century bowfront oak chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality robust chest of drawers made
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
H 36.6 in W 40.75 in D 21.5 in
Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 19th century provincial chest of drawers made from solid oak. Laterally coffered oak body
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Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 50.2 in D 24.61 in
Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J011 Victorian bird's eye maple chest of drawers of narrow proportions, having inlaid upstand and
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Chest of Drawers
Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Chest of Drawers
H 33.465 in W 35.039 in D 23.228 in
19th Century tall campaign chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century tall campaign chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality tall chest made in a hardwood
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century tall campaign chest of drawers
19th Century tall campaign chest of drawers
H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.75 in
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top with a moulded edge
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish baroque period 4 drawers chest scraped, to reveal layers of its original light blue paint
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
17th Century Oak Enclosed Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 17th century oak part enclosed chest of drawers, the moulded rectangular top
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Antique 1680s British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th century Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers circa 1840. Elegant piece of Scandinavian
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
17th Century oak geometric chest of drawers of good proportions, the rectangular top above a deep
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Antique 17th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
17th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
H 37.5 in W 36.5 in D 23.5 in
18th Century Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in Billingshurst, GB
sizes, having geometrically moulded fronts opening on side runners. Chest of drawers stand on bunn feet
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Antique Early 18th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

A Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A mid- 18th Century Chippendale period figured mahogany straight front Chest, having moulded edged
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Large 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
three graduated drawers and a sold top with an attractive moulded edge The chest has been beautifully
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers. The moulded top with outset corners above a
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...

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Cedar

Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
ogee feet and charming keyholes. The smooth patinated top and the gentle moulded edge enhance the
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
H 35.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This delightful 3 Drawer Chest of drawers is in its
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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
influenced chest of drawers. Rectangular tops with canted corners and moulded edging.  Each chest is fitted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1870. Beautiful quality walnut chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Chippendale Revival Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Chippendale Revival Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers - the moulded top above a
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Antique 1870s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique George III period mahogany chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany serpentine Chest, having moulded edged crossbanded
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
French chest of drawers from around 1900. Made of oak. A three-drawer oak body with coffered
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century French Oak Chest of Drawers
H 39.38 in W 43.12 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Miniature Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century mahogany miniature bow fronted chest of drawers, with moulded mahogany cross
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1850. Good quality Swedish empire commode
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Arts and Crafts Golden Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
drawers over 2 graduated longdrawers with superb arts and crafts brass handles The chest has a moulded
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Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

English Early 19th Century Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Regency chest of drawers in black polished mahogany. Top with moulded edge, below an arrangement
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany satinwood
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

18th Century George III Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century, George III chest of drawers having a dentil moulded top cornice. With two small
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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century George III Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century George III Oak Chest of Drawers
H 53.15 in W 41.74 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb early 19th century George III mahogany chest of drawers, the shaped and moulded top raised
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant baroque style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. Made of solid oak wood and
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Early 20th Century Belgian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
H 47.05 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
Small Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Small Antique Victorian quality mahogany chest of drawers having a quality mahogany top with a
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Other

Antique George III Quality Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality oak chest of drawers having a quality rectangular shaped oak top with a
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique George III Quality Oak Chest of Drawers
Antique George III Quality Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35.44 in W 37.01 in D 20.28 in
Antique George I Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality walnut chest of drawers having a quality walnut rectangular top with a
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Antique 1740s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century Small Elm Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
18th century small elm country chest of drawers This is a lovely piece dating from circa 1750
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Antique 1740s Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Victorian Oak Chest of Drawers by Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
moulded edge above seven mahogany lined, fielded and graduated drawers all fitted with original brass
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Victorian Oak Chest of Drawers by Maple & Co
Victorian Oak Chest of Drawers by Maple & Co
H 47.638 in W 27.165 in D 19.291 in
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they appear
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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Moulded Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of moulded chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique moulded chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and walnut. There are 1158 antique and vintage moulded chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Moulded 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. Georgian, Victorian and louis xv moulded chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Moulded chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maple & Co., Thomas Chippendale and Joe Colombo are consistently popular.

How Much are Moulded Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,232, while they’re typically $431 on the low end and $525,452 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 Moulded 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 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 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 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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