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Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands

H 63 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in
William & Mary Period Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English William & Mary period oyster laburnum and walnut chest ca 1700. William lll (1650-1702
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

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Walnut

William & Mary Period Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest
William & Mary Period Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest

William & Mary Period Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest

H 33.08 in W 38.78 in D 22.45 in
18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Quality 18th Century Country walnut chest of drawers. With its original oyster cut veneers
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers

18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers

H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 21.26 in
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest with Bracket Feet
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest

H 29.5 in W 30.75 in D 14 in
Antique English Walnut "Oyster Veneer" Chest, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English walnut "Oyster Veneer" chest, circa 1890.     
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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Walnut "Oyster Veneer" Chest, circa 1890
Antique English Walnut "Oyster Veneer" Chest, circa 1890

Antique English Walnut "Oyster Veneer" Chest, circa 1890

H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 20 in
Early 18th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality early 18th century oyster veneered walnut and laburnum chest of two
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Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

H 28.35 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with central oval inlay with matching inlays at corners. Over two over three graduated drawers all with inlays complementing the top. Sides with central inlaid panels...
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers

William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers

H 38 in W 40.5 in D 24 in
Antique Georgian 18th Century Oyster Walnut and Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian 18th century crossbanded oyster veneered walnut and fruitwood chest of drawers
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Antique Georgian 18th Century Oyster Walnut and Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Antique Georgian 18th Century Oyster Walnut and Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Antique Georgian 18th Century Oyster Walnut and Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 20.87 in
English Chippendale Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers With Etched Brass Hardware
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful medium scale four drawer commode with very handsome oyster veneer in the Chippendale
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English Chippendale Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers With Etched Brass Hardware
English Chippendale Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers With Etched Brass Hardware

English Chippendale Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers With Etched Brass Hardware

H 30 in W 36.25 in D 16.25 in
English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period walnut chest from the early 19th century with oyster veneer, five
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding
English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding

English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding

H 31.5 in W 31 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of modern linen chest, nightstands, dressers, walnut, custom American. Custom quality pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Linen

Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American
Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American

Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American

H 29.5 in W 30 in D 19 in
18th Century English Tall Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Fabulous and RARE! 18th century oak tall chest of drawers with wonderful oyster walnut veneer on
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Tall Chest
18th Century English Tall Chest

18th Century English Tall Chest

H 75.63 in W 41.63 in D 20.75 in
Large Wooden Tramp Art Blanket Box, Storage Trunk, Ottoman, Linen Basket
Located in Dorchester, GB
A 19th Century walnut Tramp Art blanket box on wheels. A really good quality piece of tramp art
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Antique 19th Century British Bohemian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Tramp Art Blanket Box, Storage Trunk, Ottoman, Linen Basket
Large Wooden Tramp Art Blanket Box, Storage Trunk, Ottoman, Linen Basket

Large Wooden Tramp Art Blanket Box, Storage Trunk, Ottoman, Linen Basket

H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
Louis XV Walnut Carved Chest with Silver Plated Christofle Flatware - 181 Pieces
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional five drawer chest is an entertaining essential that keeps your flatware organized and well
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Louis XV Walnut Carved Chest with Silver Plated Christofle Flatware - 181 Pieces
Louis XV Walnut Carved Chest with Silver Plated Christofle Flatware - 181 Pieces

Louis XV Walnut Carved Chest with Silver Plated Christofle Flatware - 181 Pieces

H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in

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H 34.65 in W 38.98 in D 22.84 in
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English 1820s Georgian Period Black and Gold Chinoiserie Chest with Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Essex, MA
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

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Antique 18th Century George III Armchairs

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H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 20.48 in
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H 33.86 in W 38.59 in D 21.26 in
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17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
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English Queen Anne Period Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, Matched Veneers
Located in Wells, ME
English Queen Anne period figured walnut chest of five graduated drawers. The initial photo represents the true color of this chest -a rich honey color; most of the detail photos ...
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English Queen Anne Period Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, Matched Veneers
English Queen Anne Period Figured Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, Matched Veneers

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Located in Charleston, SC
An absolutely stunning and handsome flame mahogany framed mirror. This would look great and add warmth and masculinity to any decor. Circa late 19th century.
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H 22 in W 33.25 in D 1.5 in
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Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality figured walnut two part chest of five drawers having a solid walnut top with a moulded edge above two short and three long figured walnut inlaid oak lined dr...
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Antique 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Located in Devon, GB
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Located in Dallington, East Sussex
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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Located in Salisbury, GB
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
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19th Century oyster walnut chest of drawers

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Located in Chicago, IL
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Louis Philippe Style Oystered Walnut Chest

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Located in Lymington, GB
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17th Century William & Mary Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest

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By William & Mary
Located in Lymington, GB
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Small William & Mary Oyster Olive Wood and Walnut Chest - RESERVED

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Located in Lymington, GB
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Fine Charles ll Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest on Stand

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Located in New Orleans, LA
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Antique English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest, circa 1890

Antique English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest, circa 1890

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English Walnut Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

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18th Century English Walnut and Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

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Located in Essex, MA
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William And Mary Walnut And Oyster Veneer Chest

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Theodore Alexander Oyster Walnut Inlaid Four-Drawer Bachelor's Chest

Theodore Alexander Oyster Walnut Inlaid Four-Drawer Bachelor's Chest

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A fine William and Mary walnut oyster veneer chest of drawers

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

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Oyster Wood Chest
18th Century Oyster Wood Chest

18th Century Oyster Wood Chest

H 32 in W 31 in D 18 in
Oyster Veneered Chest Of Drawers Circa 1920
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
OYSTER VENEERED CHEST OF DRAWERS CIRCA 1920 2 SHORT OVER 2 LONG OAK LINED DRAWERS
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Oyster Veneered Chest Of Drawers Circa 1920
Oyster Veneered Chest Of Drawers Circa 1920

Oyster Veneered Chest Of Drawers Circa 1920

H 39.5 in W 41 in D 22 in
Antique Early 18th Century Miniature Oyster Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An exceptionally rare early 18th century miniature sample chest having olive wood oyster veneered
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Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive, Padouk, Walnut

Antique Early 18th Century Miniature Oyster Chest
Antique Early 18th Century Miniature Oyster Chest

Antique Early 18th Century Miniature Oyster Chest

H 18.5 in W 19 in D 12 in
William And Mary Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A choice diminutive chest with an oyster veneer top { oyster veneer was highly prized cross
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

William And Mary Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers
William And Mary Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers

William And Mary Oyster Veneer Chest Of Drawers

H 31.38 in W 31.75 in D 20.25 in
Early 18th century inlaid oyster veneered English chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous early 18th century inlaid oyster veneered William and Mary period English chest. Top is
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Walnut, Bog Wood

Early 18th century inlaid oyster veneered English chest
Early 18th century inlaid oyster veneered English chest

Early 18th century inlaid oyster veneered English chest

H 34 in W 38.25 in D 21.5 in
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
With an elaborately inlaid top with wonderful oyster decoration over two short over two long
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Antique 1690s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest on Stand
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest on Stand

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest on Stand

H 38 in W 39.5 in D 22.75 in
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
stringing with overall oyster, over two over two long drawers , raised on bracket feet. Oyster veneer is
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Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers
William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

William and Mary Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

H 29.75 in W 38 in D 23.25 in
William & Mary Style English Oyster Veneer Chest, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The William & Mary style English walnut oyster veneer chest with boxwood string inlay, satinwood
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Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

William & Mary Style English Oyster Veneer Chest, 18th Century
William & Mary Style English Oyster Veneer Chest, 18th Century

William & Mary Style English Oyster Veneer Chest, 18th Century

H 36 in W 38 in D 22 in
Fine Late 18th Century English Oyster Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
A fine quality late 18th century Queen Anne style oyster veneer chest of drawers. This stunning
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Antique 1780s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Yew

Fine Late 18th Century English Oyster Chest of Drawers Commode
Fine Late 18th Century English Oyster Chest of Drawers Commode

Fine Late 18th Century English Oyster Chest of Drawers Commode

H 32.68 in W 35.04 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest from Colony Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest, unbranded. Made for high end furniture dealer, Colony Furniture
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest from Colony Furniture
Vintage Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest from Colony Furniture

Vintage Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest from Colony Furniture

H 30.5 in W 33 in D 18 in
Antique English Laburnum Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
chests. Oyster veneers is a very delicate and intricate process of laying "oysters" from a tree
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Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Laburnum Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests Pair
Antique English Laburnum Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests Pair

Antique English Laburnum Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests Pair

H 32 in W 34.75 in D 19.75 in
Walnut Veneered Mid-18th Century Chest on Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Walnut veneered mid-18th century chest on chest. Bracket foot with highly figured oyster veneer
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Walnut Veneered Mid-18th Century Chest on Chest
Walnut Veneered Mid-18th Century Chest on Chest

Walnut Veneered Mid-18th Century Chest on Chest

H 68.5 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
Antique English Inlaid Yewwood Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous quality antique English inlaid yew-wood oyster veneer Chippendale Revival chest of drawers
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Inlaid Yewwood Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
Antique English Inlaid Yewwood Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers

Antique English Inlaid Yewwood Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers

H 33.75 in W 43.75 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
By Queen Anne
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of exceptionally fine and rare antique English oyster veneer laburnum and walnut Queen Anne
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests

Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests

H 30 in W 31.25 in D 20.25 in
George III Oyster Burl Yew wood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
A stunning George III oyster burl yew wood chest of drawers with two drawers over four drawers. The
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George III Oyster Burl Yew wood Chest Of Drawers
George III Oyster Burl Yew wood Chest Of Drawers

George III Oyster Burl Yew wood Chest Of Drawers

H 45 in W 46 in D 22 in
A Large German Commode In Oyster Veneered Walnut
Located in London, GB
A large German three drawer commode in oyster veneered walnut comprising three drawers, a slight
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A Large German Commode In Oyster Veneered Walnut
A Large German Commode In Oyster Veneered Walnut

A Large German Commode In Oyster Veneered Walnut

H 34.26 in W 50.4 in D 25.2 in
French 19th Century Burled Walnut Bookmatched & Oystered Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
and working condition. Drawer fronts have burled walnut veneer, bookmatched and oystered creating an
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French 19th Century Burled Walnut Bookmatched & Oystered Commode
French 19th Century Burled Walnut Bookmatched & Oystered Commode

French 19th Century Burled Walnut Bookmatched & Oystered Commode

H 34.88 in W 44.75 in D 20.63 in
Antique Chest of Drawers, Reveneered with Burl Walnut
Located in Port Chester, NY
Unusual antique chest of drawers from England. The oyster reveneer of burl walnut is exceptional
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Antique Chest of Drawers, Reveneered with Burl Walnut
Antique Chest of Drawers, Reveneered with Burl Walnut

Antique Chest of Drawers, Reveneered with Burl Walnut

H 42 in W 42 in D 20 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Bookmatched & Oystered Burled Walnut Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
-matched and oystered burled walnut appearance that could stop a speeding semi.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Louis Philippe Bookmatched & Oystered Burled Walnut Commode
Antique French Louis Philippe Bookmatched & Oystered Burled Walnut Commode

Antique French Louis Philippe Bookmatched & Oystered Burled Walnut Commode

H 38.5 in W 51 in D 23.75 in
Antique English Burr Elm Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and fine antique English burr elm oyster veneer queen Anne revival bachelor's chest with
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Antique English Burr Elm Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chest
Antique English Burr Elm Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chest

Antique English Burr Elm Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chest

H 3.25 in W 29.75 in D 19.88 in
Early 18th Century Dutch Walnut Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
florals and swags and walnut oyster veneers. Top surface with further inlay in ebony and boxwood
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Dutch Walnut Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Dutch Walnut Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Early 18th Century Dutch Walnut Inlaid Chest of Drawers

H 35 in W 39 in D 22.5 in
William III Period Antique Oyster Olivewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Devon, GB
An extremely fine William III period oyster olivewood and marquetry chest of drawers, consisting of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier William and Mary Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Olive

William III Period Antique Oyster Olivewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers
William III Period Antique Oyster Olivewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers

William III Period Antique Oyster Olivewood and Marquetry Chest of Drawers

H 35 in W 40 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Charles X Burled Walnut Oyster Veneer Marble-Top Commode Ca 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Charles X style burled walnut oyster veneer commode with marble top, Circa 1900. All
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Early 20th Century French Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Charles X Burled Walnut Oyster Veneer Marble-Top Commode Ca 1900
Antique French Charles X Burled Walnut Oyster Veneer Marble-Top Commode Ca 1900

Antique French Charles X Burled Walnut Oyster Veneer Marble-Top Commode Ca 1900

H 38 in W 48.5 in D 21 in
English Geo III Oyster Veneer Low Chest of Drawers, Queen Anne Revival
Located in Charleston, SC
Fabulous quality antique English George III oyster veneer queen Anne revival low chest of drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

English Geo III Oyster Veneer Low Chest of Drawers, Queen Anne Revival
English Geo III Oyster Veneer Low Chest of Drawers, Queen Anne Revival

English Geo III Oyster Veneer Low Chest of Drawers, Queen Anne Revival

H 29.75 in W 40 in D 20 in
Late 17th Century William And Mary Walnut And Marquetry Chest Of
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
OF QUALITY DOES NOT COME UP OFTEN, A WELL BALANCED ENGLISH CHEST OF DRAWERS, IN WALNUT OYSTER VENEER
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 17th Century William And Mary Walnut And Marquetry Chest Of
Late 17th Century William And Mary Walnut And Marquetry Chest Of

Late 17th Century William And Mary Walnut And Marquetry Chest Of

H 36 in W 38 in D 21 in
18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
18th century Queen Anne walnut two over three chest of drawers. This chest of drawers has an
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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Queen Anne Commodes and Che...

18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers
18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Chest of Drawers

H 39.5 in W 37.5 in D 20.25 in
English 18th century chest, in burl & burr walnuts
Located in Nashville, TN
, the top in 4 panels oyster cut(some say match book )of highly figured burr walnut . Mottled color
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 18th century chest, in burl & burr walnuts
English 18th century chest, in burl & burr walnuts

English 18th century chest, in burl & burr walnuts

H 37 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
George II Burl Walnut Chest with Two Short Over Three Long Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Presents very well. Handsome. A rather stunning top , triple banded around quadrant of oyster cut
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George II Burl Walnut Chest with Two Short Over Three Long Drawers
George II Burl Walnut Chest with Two Short Over Three Long Drawers

George II Burl Walnut Chest with Two Short Over Three Long Drawers

H 36 in W 37 in D 22 in
17th Century Oak And Walnut Geometric Moulded Front Chest Of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
WALNUT OYSTER INSERTS, CUSHION DRAWERS
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak And Walnut Geometric Moulded Front Chest Of Drawers
17th Century Oak And Walnut Geometric Moulded Front Chest Of Drawers

17th Century Oak And Walnut Geometric Moulded Front Chest Of Drawers

H 36 in W 38.5 in D 21.75 in
Eighteenth Century Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and fine eighteenth century and later chest with moulded drawers, oyster cut in walnut and
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Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Eighteenth Century Chest of Drawers
Eighteenth Century Chest of Drawers

Eighteenth Century Chest of Drawers

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Pair Italian Regency Oyster Burl Bombe' Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Italian walnut oyster burl bombe' chests with two drawers with original liners and a pull
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Regency Oyster Burl Bombe' Commodes
Pair Italian Regency Oyster Burl Bombe' Commodes

Pair Italian Regency Oyster Burl Bombe' Commodes

H 27.75 in W 21 in D 14.25 in
Pair Italian Regency Oyster Burl Bombe' Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Italian walnut oyster burl bombe' chests with two drawers with original liners and a pull
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Regency Oyster Burl Bombe' Commodes
Pair Italian Regency Oyster Burl Bombe' Commodes

Pair Italian Regency Oyster Burl Bombe' Commodes

H 27.75 in W 21 in D 14.25 in
19th Century Antique Oysterwood Chest Of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE OYSTER WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS FINE EXAMPLE ON BRACKET FEET
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Antique Oysterwood Chest Of Drawers
19th Century Antique Oysterwood Chest Of Drawers

19th Century Antique Oysterwood Chest Of Drawers

H 37.5 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
German Walnut & Parquetry Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
German walnut Commode with stunning inlaid oyster parquet detailing on face and top, marquetry star
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

German Walnut & Parquetry Commode
German Walnut & Parquetry Commode

German Walnut & Parquetry Commode

H 34 in W 44 in D 25 in
Late 18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A smart late 18th century French walnut commode circa 1790, with matched oyster veneer timber and a
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century French Walnut Commode
Late 18th Century French Walnut Commode

Late 18th Century French Walnut Commode

H 83 in W 130 in D 65 in
Walnut and Burl Walnut Queen Anne Lowboy or Dressing Table
Located in Nashville, TN
in transitions to Georgian ( George I ) , with choice walnut veneers .. Mixture of burl and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Walnut and Burl Walnut Queen Anne Lowboy or Dressing Table
Walnut and Burl Walnut Queen Anne Lowboy or Dressing Table

Walnut and Burl Walnut Queen Anne Lowboy or Dressing Table

H 31.5 in W 31 in D 19 in
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Oyster Walnut Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oyster walnut chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and brass, every oyster walnut chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oyster walnut chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An oyster walnut chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Theodore Alexander and William & Mary each produced at least one beautiful oyster walnut chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oyster Walnut Chest?

The average selling price for an oyster walnut chest at 1stDibs is $7,000, while they’re typically $2,447 on the low end and $86,000 for the 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.

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