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 brasses.
Cherry
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, it is a product of the North Shore of Massachusetts circa 1780 and probably origi...
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 inlay. The shaped top with three conforming drawers, standing on bun feet. High qualit...
Wood, Walnut, Burl
$700Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Oxbow Washstand Chest bedside Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique serpentine-front commode or washstand made from quarter-sawn oak, dating back to the late 19th century. Features a dovetailed drawer over lower cabinet and casters for ease ...
Oak
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 ball feet, which are typical in style to those coming out of Boston at that time (s...
Mahogany
A Diminutive Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Sharon, MA
This very handsome small sized chest, has an oxbow form with a shaped overhanging top above four graduated drawers.
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
Notes: Colonial Furniture in America, Lockwood, p. 125-6 Connecticut Valley Furniture: Eliphalet Chapin and His Contemporaries, 1750-1800, Kugelman and Kugelman, p. 160-164 [di...
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 cleat joinery over four shaped drawers having original hardware, standing on shaped ...
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) backboards. Pretty color and shape. Age cracks. Some light surface scratches to to...
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 painted finish of scrolled floral / acanthus accents.
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 oxbow-front, carved and rounded front posts, decoratively carved single recessed p...
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 master craftsman, this is exceptionally fine quality.
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 dovetailed drawers and an adjustable mirror.
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 significant cost for clients requesting this kind of case during the period.
Brass
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and sides with heavily burled insets outlined in walnut banding.
Brass
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests of Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Each oxbow front chest has a beautifully shaped top, front, and sides with heavily burled insets outlined in walnut banding.
Walnut
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 overhanging top sitting atop ogee corner bracket feet.
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 drawers.
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 tall and elegantly scrolled configuration.
Maple, Pine
Swedish Baroque Serpentine Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful black Swedish serpentine or oxbow chest with original brass pulls.
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
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
$1,575
H 36.5 in W 41.25 in D 23.75 in
Mid Atlantic Chippendale Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This chippendale style chest of drawers from the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States features hardwood construction, beautiful mahogany veneer with original finish, four dovetai...
Mahogany
$2,250
H 32.25 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
18th Century New England Chippendale Chest of Drawers in Maple and Tiger Maple
Located in Milford, NH
A well made Chippendale chest with rectangular top with molded edge surmounting a case with four dovetailed drawers, each featuring batwing brasses, original wide board back, all sup...
Maple
19th century English faux bamboo marble top bedside chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century English faux bamboo chest with original white marble top. Two drawers over two on turned feet.
Marble
Antique Edwardian Oak Sideboard or Wash Stand, 1900s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Edwardian oak washstand dating from circa 1900–1915, with Arts and Crafts influence. Featuring a rich oak grain, raised gallery back, two drawers, a double cupboard and tapered l...
Oak
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.75 in W 33 in D 16.25 in
Antique Eastlake Chip Carved Walnut Three Drawer Washstand C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Eastlake Chip Carved Walnut Three Drawer Washstand with Teardrop Pulls Unsigned C1890 Measures - 36.75"H x 33"W x 16.25"D This is a fine example of an Eastlake style washstan...
Walnut
$1,550
H 22 in W 43 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian Oak Two Drawer Lowboy Dresser Blanket Chest TV Console Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian era low-profile chest, circa 1880s. Features a double-drawer configuration crafted with a clean, traditional aesthetic. The piece showcases a warm, natural oak gra...
Brass
$3,950
H 31 in W 23 in D 16.25 in
Italian 18th Century Walnut and Mahogany Three-Drawer, Serpentine Front Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut and mahogany three-drawer chest from the 18th century with serpentine front, aged bronze hardware and bracket feet. Immerse yourself in the allure of the 18th centu...
Bronze
$1,095
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pulaski Sagamore Hill Victorian Cherry Wood Marble Top Commode Nightstand Chest
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Pulaski Sagamore Hill Collection Victorian Style Cherry Wood Marble Top Commode Night...
Marble
$2,450
H 35.125 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in
Italian 19th Century Walnut Bedside Table with Drawer over Door, Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut bedside table from the 19th century with single drawer over single door and carved reeded motifs. This charming 19th-century Italian walnut bedside table exudes a b...
Walnut
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.5 in W 42 in D 22 in L 33.5 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Oxbow Dresser & Mirror Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming late 19th century Victorian Era Dresser and mirror. Features a quartersawn oak frame with serpentine oxbow front. Features a 2 over 2 design with four dovetailed drawers a...
Mirror, Oak
English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90
Located in Bridgeport, CT
18th Century Chippendale four drawer Chest for restoration. Mahogany chest of drawers having a fine form with four graduate drawers with beading trim in the original finish. This res...
Brass
English Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany graduated five drawer chest with original brasses and terminating on bracket feet. Early 19th Century.
$1,795
H 28.75 in W 30.75 in D 16.75 in
Herter Brothers Style Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Oak Washstand or Commode
By Herter Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Eastlake Victorian washstand or commode In the manner of Herter Brothers USA, Circa 1880s Carved oak, with brass hardware and porcelain casters. Measures: 30.7...
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 39.5 in D 20.25 in
Antique Chippendale Cherry Graduated 4-Drawer Chest C1800
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chippendale Cherry Graduated 4-Drawer Chest C1800 Measures - 35 1/2" x 39 1/2" x 20 1/4" A classic example of Chippendale style, this antique cherry wood chest features four...
Cherry
$35,000
H 36 in W 40.5 in D 21.5 in
American Chippendale Figured Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers, Phil, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale figured walnut chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted carved quarter columns, four graduated dove tailed drawers with the original brass...
Brass
$3,250
H 36 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
New England Cherry Bowfront Chest with Graduating 4 Drawers, String Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
New England Cherry Bowfront Chest with Graduating 4 Drawers, String Inlay and Ogee Feet, ca. 1790
Cherry
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
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.5 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany featuring Georgian styling with three large dovetailed drawers and a drop front that open...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
$3,847Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.71 in W 68.9 in D 18.51 in
Vintage 1960s Sideboard Designed by G. Frattini for La Permanente Mobili Cantù
By Gianfranco Frattini, La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Sideboard with wooden shelves and drawers, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1960s. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to age. DIMEN...
Wood
Antique European Pine Dresser c1800s
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19.5"D x 24"W x 49"H small drawer : 6"H x 20"W x 18"D middle drawers : 20"H x 40"W x 18"D bottom drawer : 11.5" H x 40"W x 18"D leg height : 7" Antique European pine dresser in a war...
Pine
$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
$7,895
H 34.5 in W 36.5 in D 22 in
Queen Anne Period Chest of Drawers of Walnut and Oak from England, Circa 1710
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English chest of drawers of walnut and oak from the Queen Anne period, circa 1710, featuring a moulded top of beautiful figured burl walnut, above a frieze of two short drawer...
Brass, Metal
George III 18th Century Bowfront Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality George III Period Late 18th Century Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Having Well Figured Top With Ebonised Strung Decoration To Edge, Over Three Long Drawers, With Replaceme...
Mahogany
1940s French Oak Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved oak three drawer dresser from France, 1940s. Lovely original brass hardware on front drawers. Each drawer has functional lock with one original key. Original wood fi...
Brass
Sold|$2,360
H 33.5 in W 41.5 in D 24.5 in
Antique Boston Chippendale Mahogany 4-Graduated Drawer Bow Front Chest c1800
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Boston Chippendale Mahogany 4 Graduated Drawer Bow Front Chest With Claw & Ball Feet C1800 M...
Mahogany
$2,395
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
Century Furniture Chippendale Solid Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or commode By Century Furniture, "Henry Ford Museum" Collection USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful carved s...
Brass
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
H 64 in W 48 in D 21 in
Ralph Lauren Henredon George II Mahogany Gentleman's Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Georgian style Chest of Drawer by Henredon for Ralph Lauren. Features a Breakfront form made from mahogany with carved front apron and grooved stiles flanking 15 d...
Mahogany
19th C. Large Fine Figured Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top made of book matched figured wood with cross banding and fine herringbone string inlay. With a bull nose edge. The tall chest with two short over three long drawers with book...
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
$2,844Sale Price|30% Off
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
$9,500
H 37 in W 54.25 in D 24.25 in
Modenese 18th-century Louis XVI walnut chest of drawers with various woods and i
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional 18th century Modenese Louis XVI chest of drawers, masterfully crafted in walnut and richly inlaid with various fine woods. The façade is a striking display of geometr...
Wood
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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