Chippendale Oxbow Chest of Drawers, Cherrywood, 18th century
Located in Houston, TX
Scarce 18th century American Chippendale Cherry oxbow Chest of Drawers with original or period
Cherry
$9,800
H 33.88 in W 38.75 in D 21.75 in
American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine reverse-serpentine (also known as "Oxbow") chest of drawers from the Chippendale period
Brass
Circa 1750s German Oxbow Shaped Walnut Commode
Located in North Miami, FL
18th century (Circa 1750s) German oxbow shaped walnut commode with ash and fruitwood panels and
Wood, Walnut, Burl
American Chippendale Oxbow Slant Front Desk, Mahogany, Circa 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
oxbow drawers are blocked at the corners which continues into the ogee bracket feet. The desk lid is a
Brass
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests of Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Baroque Venetian style. Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and sides with heavily
Walnut
Unavailable
H 34.5 in W 34.25 in D 20.5 in
Small Chippendale Mahogany Oxbow Chest of Drawers Claw and Ball Feet, circa 1770
Located in Providence, RI
This chest is compact, 34 inches wide with a close conforming top and is elevated by four claw and
Mahogany
A Diminutive Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Sharon, MA
very handsome small sized chest, has an oxbow form with a shaped overhanging top above four graduated
Sold
H 36.13 in W 41.75 in D 23 in
American Chippendale Oxbow Antique Chest of Drawers, Connecticut c. 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
[three oxbow chests discussed, two with flanking quarter columns and identical feet] American Antiques
Mahogany
American Oxbow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century New England oxbow fronted chest of four drawers, the ogee molded top with dovetailed
Brass
Large Swedish Gustavian Oxbow or Serpentine Shaped Maple Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
Chest with older refinish, replaced hardware. Pest damage (visible see pics). Hand planed (scraped
Sold
H 33.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Oxbow Serpentine form Chest, circa 1990s. Features a textured hand
Hardwood, Paint
Sold
H 39.75 in W 54 in D 25 in
18th Century French Oxbow-Front Chest of Three Drawers w/ Rococo Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century French chest of three drawers. This antique commode from France features a delicate
Metal
English George II Style Side Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
English multi drawer small scale side chest. Oxbow front with hand chased hardware. Hand made by a
Walnut
Sold
H 66 in W 44.25 in D 21.75 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Oxbow Chest Dresser & Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century oxbow chest and wishbone mirror. Features a two over two drawer format with
Oak
American Chippendale Oxbow Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rather striking chest of drawers, the oxbow is a particularly difficult form to master and added
Brass
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baroque Venetian style. Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and sides with heavily
Brass
19th Century New England Chippendale Cherry Oxbow Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine oxbow front Chippendale graduated four drawer chest with figured cherry ends and figured
Cherry
Sold
H 32 in W 39.75 in D 20.5 in
American Federal Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers Reverse Serpentine Form
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period reverse serpentine (oxbow) Chippendale solid cherry chest of four graduated
Cherry
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
Maple, Pine
Swedish Baroque Serpentine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful black Swedish serpentine or oxbow chest with original brass pulls.
George III Bureau Desk or Secretary Chest from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine George III slant top desk or bureau secretary chest of elm, oak and padouk woods, c.1780 - an inlaid slant front drops to reveal a series of small drawers and document compart...
Metal, Brass
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1780. With a rectangular single board top with thumb molded front and side borders, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers all with...
Brass
$4,633Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 42.33 in D 19.49 in
Antique 19th century warm brown English Oak Georgian Slant-Front Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
This English slant-front secretary desk, crafted around 1800, is a fine example of late Georgian furniture (circa 1760–1820). This style is characterized by restrained elegance, clea...
Brass
Antique English Fall Front Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Fall Front Secretary Desk in solid oak, England, late 18th to early 19th Century. This is a wonderful English antique fall front secretary desk in solid oak with brass fitti...
Brass
$6,130Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 46.07 in D 20.48 in
Antique 18th century English light warm brown oak Georgian slant front desk
Located in Casteren, NL
This English slant-front secretary, dating from around 1760–1780, is a fine example of Georgian craftsmanship. The case is constructed with quarter-sawn European summer oak, giving t...
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th century English oak secretary / bureau
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A very fine antique secretary/ bureau. With writing desk, 2 large and 2 small drawers and hidden secret letter compartments. Decorated with original brass ornaments and handles. Two ...
Brass
$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
$3,150Sale Price|40% Off
H 73 in W 49 in D 22 in
18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
Fine large size English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest. Features include ogee bracket feet, original brasses, molded top and book-matched mahogany drawer fronts. The two sets of...
Brass
18th century Virginia inlaid walnut desk
Located in Richmond, VA
Great period Virginia inlaid walnut slant front desk with a family history of being made in Rockingham County. Nice proportions, incredible color and beautifully executed interior.
Poplar, Walnut
4 Drawer Willett Wildwood Cherry Secretary
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a secretary bureau by the Willett Furniture Co. It's made of a richly cherry wood with brass pulls. It has a slant top that opens up to expose drawers and cubbyholes to store...
Brass
$3,650
H 82 in W 40.5 in D 21.75 in
Kittinger Williamsburg Adaptation Mahogany Two Piece Secretary Desk / Bookcase
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a two piece mahogany blind door secretary desk / bookcase in the Chippendale style by Kittinger from their Williamsburg Adaptation collection, its upper case with a...
Brass
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 46 in D 26 in
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Secretary Writing Desk
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Kindel Winterthur Collection Mahogany Goddard Townsend Blockfront Secretary Writing Desk. Made from mahogany with a high sheen finish. This exception example of a late 18th century p...
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Mahogany Bureau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III mahogany bureau having a figured mahogany fall with a moulded edge opening to reveal a fitted interior consisting of drawers and pigeon holes a...
Other
American Neoclassic Bird's Eye Maple Four Drawer Chest, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic four drawer chest in the French Restoration taste. The case employs both solid and veneered bird’s-eye maple in choice selection of overall pattern. The top is ma...
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine
$3,200
H 43 in W 37 in D 18 in
American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid Brass Pulls MINT
By Pennsylvania House, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chippendale Style Bracket Feet American Solid Cherry 4 Drawers Drop Front Secretary Desk Solid Brass Pulls MINT
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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