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Set of two Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
fittings are known as true gems of craftsmanship and timeless elegance. This beautiful set of chests of
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Antique 1870s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Iconic Three Drawers Commode and a Pair of Nightstands by Carlo De Carli
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
Located in London, GB
Carlo De Carli set of chest of drawers and two nightstands in red lacquer with brass detailings
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Antique 1650s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers and mirror set Dimensions : Chest of drawers: L 100 x D 51 x H 70 cm Mirror : h
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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Murano glass set of 2, with all structure in solid palisander wood with veneered
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Antique 1770s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
H 32.76 in W 43.19 in D 19.49 in
Pure Lamb Chest of Drawers Set of Two
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers pure lamb set of two, with structure in solid beechwood. Covered with pure
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Pure Lamb Chest of Drawers Set of Two
Pure Lamb Chest of Drawers Set of Two
H 61.03 in W 46.46 in D 29.53 in
Set of Two Chest of Drawers, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two chest of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

American of Martinsville Brutalist Spanish Night Stand End Tables, Set of 2
By American of Martinsville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece and packed with
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Vintage 1970s American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860. Very good condition. dimensions
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Hans Eichenberger Set of 2 Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, ca. 1950s
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 2 chest of drawers, one large and one small, made of wood, white laquered wood and opal
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Elegant set of gustavian style chests, circa 100 years old.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Elegant set of gustavian style chests featuring a gracefully curved front and carvings, circa 100
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Set of four decorative Maison Regain pine chest of drawers and bench
By Maison Regain
Located in Valby, 84
Set of three separate chests of drawers and a pine bench all by Maison Regain, meticulously
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

1960s M.Pozar Modular Set of Desk and Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chest of drawers and table could be assembled in different ways - Good original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Sculpturalist or Brutalist Chunky Angular Carved Walnut Chests, set of 3
Located in Skokie, IL
Sculpturalist or Brutalist Chunky Angular Carved Walnut Chests, set of 3 An unusual set of three
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Set of Sideboard and Chest of Drawer Designed by František Mezulánik, 1960's
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, chrome, metal - Dimensions of chest of drawer: H 79cm x
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Parchment Brass Chest of Drawers with Mirror by Silvio Cavatorta, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Dresser and mirror in the style of Silvio Cavatorta's early work, 1950s. The first one is made of maple with parchment drawers, brass tips, a dark mauve glass plate placed on the to...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century American Embossed Faux Reptile Leather Chest / Set of Desk Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American rectangular shaped chest embossed in off-white faux reptile leather featuring
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Leather

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
the drawers that set this little chest apart from others in this style. The drawers all slide with
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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.75 in W 38.5 in D 17.25 in
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a splendid three drawer chest with an interesting configuration of drawers. The top drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Pine Chest of Three Drawers
H 37 in W 49 in D 22.5 in
Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
drawer fronts are lined in boxwood and set with a quality inlaid escutcheon, the chest all supported on
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
Hardwood Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 42.92 in W 45.67 in D 22.45 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
The breakfront case of this impressively large chest sets the two top drawers proud of the lower
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 47 in W 52 in D 23.5 in
Early 19th Century Bowfront Chest of Drawers after Thomas Sheraton
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers in the Thomas Sheraton, the shaped
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Antique 19th Century Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Magnificent Theodore Alexander Chest of
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Anglo Indian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
This Anglo Indian style chest of drawers radiates charm with ten starburst-relief carved drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Chest of Drawers
Anglo Indian Chest of Drawers
H 45.25 in W 45 in D 19 in
Thomasville Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original painted set of 2 Thomasville Faux Bamboo chest of drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Biedermeier Walnut Dresser from 1820, Southern Germany. This remarkable Biedermeier chest
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany 1820
H 37.01 in W 49.61 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Cedar

18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
H 33.86 in W 36.23 in D 19.69 in
Crescent Chest Of Drawers - Modern White Lacquered Chest with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
built in lacquered solid wood with two polished brass legs and a set of three individual push-open
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A NeoClassic inspired six-drawer chest of drawers. With three frieze drawers atop three more long
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Painted Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
Deco Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted glossy black, the moderne chest of drawers has a three-sectioned drawer at the top and
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Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Deco Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Deco Style Painted Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
Large English Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of mahogany featuring a bowed top over four beaded drawers with
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Remarkable Baroque Chest of Drawers from 1750-60, Originating in Switzerland This
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Antique 1750s Swiss Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
H 33.86 in W 39.77 in D 21.26 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Austria, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Biedermeier chest of drawers comes from first half of 19th century, approximately 1830 - 1850
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

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Pine

Chippendale Chest Of Drawers by White Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
III Style Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers by White Furniture Approximate Measurements in Inches
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Vintage 1970s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy. The cavetto
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 74.02 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
18th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century English mahogany chest of drawers with a great shape and oversized ogee feet on all
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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
18th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 33.67 in D 19.89 in
Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
often). The top and the base have a beautiful molded edge. The chest sits on a nicely shaped set of
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
Reina chest
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Elegant four-drawer chest, balanced on an asymmetrical set of carved legs. The mix of the front
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Reina chest
Reina chest
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 43.31 in
Khalo chest
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Khalo is more than just a chest; It is a design piece that evokes a feeling of sophistication and
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Khalo chest
Khalo chest
H 36.23 in W 18.9 in D 51.19 in
Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A superb Italian decorative commode composing of three long drawers of broken fronted design, set
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 38.59 in D 20.28 in
Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in MADRID, ES
design famous worldwide, so the young Arne decided to go his own way and set himself apart from the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
H 46.46 in W 39.38 in D 30.91 in
1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, French
Located in Hastings, GB
Large French Chest Of Drawers Fantastic Large Scale Set Of Drawers France 1930'S Grey Paint Finish
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Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers,  French
1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers,  French
H 41.34 in W 50.01 in D 25.01 in
Early 20th century French Kingwood chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is a truly exceptional French kingwood marquetry chest of drawers. Its quality is incredible
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Vintage Pair Chest of Drawers in Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of painted wood chests from American furniture maker Kittinger Furniture. These vintage made
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dixie Furniture Provincial Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
stands 49" tall. This chest of drawers is part of a set with a nightstand and a triple dresser and mirror.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Chest of drawers. Low chest of drawers by Harvey Probber in
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

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Mahogany

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Nightstands / Small Chests, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Modern bamboo four-drawer end table stands or small chests, 1970s. Eye-catching
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan, Reed

1930's American Modernist Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome American Modernist tall chest of drawers. With beautiful flame walnut veneer and silver
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Early 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
carved skirt to the bottom on both the right and left sides. The chest sits on a beautiful set of hand
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Antique 1780s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Modern Designer Baroque Chest of Drawers, Silver Leaf
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern designer baroque chest of drawers, silver leaf. Solid beech wood and set in silver
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers/Commode circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A fine and elegant chest of drawers or commode by Paolo Buffa, circa 1940. The handsome mahogany
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Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French chest of drawers Louis Philippe mid 19th ronce of walnut
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French Louis Philippe chest of drawers late 19th century. The wood is walnut bramble. Walnut
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Meredew Chest of Drawers In Oak
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage Meredew chest of 8 drawers, manufactured in the 1960s. Finished in dark oak, with
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest of Drawers in Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co., chest of drawers, walnut, cane, brass, United
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian 18th Century Limed Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Malton, GB
These are a simply gorgeous set of Georgian oak drawers. They are completely original with the most
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
unusual and a very desirable style of 6 full width drawers The chest has slender columns on each side set
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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Large antique 1920s burr Walnut Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine and stylish large antique, English burr walnut veneered, 1920s four drawer chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Highly-Decorated Carved-Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English carved wood chest of five drawers from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Fabulous Chest of Drawers in the Campaign Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous cherrywood chest of drawers in the campaign style, of exceptional quality, finely hand
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Set Of Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of set of chests available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all set of chests available were constructed with great care. Find 114 antique and vintage set of chests at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Set of chests have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Set of chests bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Palaset, Ristomatti Ratia and Aksel Kjersgaard each produced beautiful set of chests that are worth considering.

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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,321, while they’re typically $212 on the low end and $172,860 highest priced.
Questions About Set Of Chests
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.