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Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Lovely age, colour and patina
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely chest
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

George III Figured Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest Circa 1760s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine George III , figured mahogany chest on chest dating to the 1760s , In excellent antique
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 1760s English George III Dressers

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Mahogany

Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
Regency period bow front tallboy chest on chest. The top chest boasts a detailed arcaded gothic
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Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Chest on Chest
Bow Front Chest on Chest
H 75.6 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Extremely Fine Mahogany Chest on Chest (Tallboy), 18th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exquisite testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional mahogany chest on chest, or
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Georgian 18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy having a moulded edge top above two
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality and charming mid-18th century mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, having
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England by
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
H 46.86 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
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
Antique Chest of Drawers, Oak, English, Georgian, Tallboy, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers in oak. An English, late Georgian tallboy dating to late 18th
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
tallboy, was split to be sold as two separate chests. It is most unusual to encounter these in their
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Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury rattan / bamboo highboy / tallboy, chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s This is
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Antique Grand Chest of Drawers, English, Walnut, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique grand chest on chest of drawers. An English, walnut and mahogany tallboy, dating
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Banker's Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple & Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banker's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy in Aesthetic Period taste by
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White
Located in LONDON, GB
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1860 Grey White
Located in LONDON, GB
C 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Bow-Fronted Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
A George III period figured mahogany bow-fronted tallboy of attractive small proportions, having
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Kingwood

Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very tall and highly attractive 18th-century Georgian oak chest of two over four graduated
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of 9 Drawers Commode Tallboy 1870 Grey White
Located in LONDON, GB
painted chest of 9 drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs on the top rail and wood knobs. It has
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
Chests on Chests or Tallboys we have had in years. With superlative marquetry inlays of satinwood quarter
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Lovely Pair of Burr Yew Wood Small Sized Tallboy Chests of Drawers Lamp Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood tall boy chests of
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Yew

Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period mahogany tallboy with blind fret decoration to the frieze below the cornice and
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
H 72.84 in W 42.13 in D 20.87 in
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany tallboy, having a flared cornice, above an
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Tallboy
George III Mahogany Tallboy
H 70.87 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
tallboys are set apart from the British chest on chests of the period as they are made in one piece and so
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Antique 1790s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III mahogany Irish tallboy
George III mahogany Irish tallboy
H 67.5 in W 40 in D 22 in
Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Located in Belfast, IE
This wonderful mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy chest is of wonderful neat proportions. Lovely
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
H 60 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique Queen Anne George II Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand Highboy, Circa 1740
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & handsome walnut Queen Anne chest on stand/highboy, dating to the early George II period
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Antique 1740s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century George II Miniature Tallboy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II flame mahogany miniature tallboy, the moulded top over five graduated
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany tallboy of attractive small proportions
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

A very fine George I walnut tallboy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine George I walnut tallboy, of typical rectangular form with a wide base containing three
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Antique 1720s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A very fine George I walnut tallboy
A very fine George I walnut tallboy
H 74 in W 44 in D 23.75 in
George II Period Golden Coloured Walnut Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A George II period golden coloured walnut tallboy having moulded cornice above herring bone inlaid
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

18th Century George III period Mahogany Bow Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A good quality George III period golden colored fiddle-back mahogany bow tallboy with bowed cornice
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany, Boxwood

George III Mahogany Tallboy in the Manner of Robert Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The Prevost Tallboy Important George III mahogany tallboy in the manner of Robert Gillow, the
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

ART DECO BURR WALNUT CABiNETS TALL BOY CHEST OF DRAWERS PLENTY STORAGE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
walnut veneer on hardwood cabinet tallboy chest of drawers is a magnificent piece that exudes elegance
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20th Century British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique 19th Century Solid Mahogany Chest on Chest Two Part Cabinet Tallboy Mint
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th century solid mahogany chest on chest two part cabinet tallboy mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, Circa 1740. England. In
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Antique 17th Century English George II Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut, Burl

Mid Century Teak Tallboy Dressing Chest, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak dressing chest in the Danish style - circa 1960s Standing on slightly tapered
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Tallboy Dressing Chest, 1960s
Mid Century Teak Tallboy Dressing Chest, 1960s
H 40.95 in W 30.12 in D 17.92 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
Located in Folkestone, GB
A rare and unusual small 18th century mahogany tallboy consisting of a chest of drawers above a two
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
H 67.33 in W 40.01 in D 21.07 in
Top Pick! Paul Evans Lane Furniture Brutalist Tallboy Cupboard Chest of Drawers
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in GB
of nightstands / bedside tables, a tallboy chest of drawers and a linen cupboard with chest of
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20th Century American Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires

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Oak, Softwood

1950s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Wood and White Marble Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
Important and elegantly shaped Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dresser tallboy or chest of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Charleston, WV
. this gentleman's chest has one drawer with faux lining to interior. Lacquer finish throughout. Base is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
Tallboy by Paul McCobb for Planner Group
H 42.25 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
, more commonly known as a tallboy wedding chest or blanket chest, is constructed entirely of elmwood
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20th Century North Korean Cupboards

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Iron

Vintage Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
"20th Century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of elmwood featuring
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Korean Elm Brass Bound Bandaji Nong Tansu Scholars Chest Wedding Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine & early 19th century Korean Tansu Nong Bandaji tallboy wedding chests or cabinet made of
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Brass

Matching Pair of Light Hardwood Bedside Table Chests of Drawers Part of a Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of light mahogany bedside table chests of
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20th Century English Modern Night Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Artistic Tall Boy, Drinks Cabinet With Drawers In Colourful Veneer
Located in London, GB
be used as a tallboy chest of drawers for the bedroom, as a display cabinet and as a drinks cabinet
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2010s British Cabinets

Materials

Marble

Exceptional Triple Dresser and Mirror by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in South Charleston, WV
marks and scratches and requires no cleaning agents. We have the matching Gentlemen's chest tallboy
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

Antique Large Georgian Flame Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large Georgian flame mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers, circa 1800. This is a
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers Reproduction
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique top quality reproduction Georgian burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This
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Early 2000s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Large Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers, circa 1790
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large Georgian mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers, circa 1790. This is a rare
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Antique 1790s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian 18th Century Oak Country Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian 18th century rustic oak country tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest 'Tallboy'
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) two short drawers at the top and
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English George III Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy, circa 1760
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
George III walnut chest on chest This George III walnut chest on chest was made circa 1760 in a
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Small George II Mahogany Chest on Chest, Tallboy, circa 1760
Located in East Sussex, GB
A small George II period solid mahogany chest on chest dating from circa 1760. The top with moulded
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Chest on Stand of Drawers Tallboy
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A very pretty 20th century chest on stand with Chinese and Chippendale influences. The
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

English Rosewood Chest of Drawers Tallboy
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive rosewood tallboy chest of drawers. Seven graduated drawers mounted with good brass
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20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

English Rosewood Chest of Drawers Tallboy
English Rosewood Chest of Drawers Tallboy
H 46.42 in W 23.67 in D 18.31 in
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Tallboy Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tallboy chest on chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every tallboy chest on chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the tallboy chest on chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tallboy chest on chest, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tallboy chest on chest over the years, but those crafted by Alfred Cox are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tallboy Chest On Chest?

A tallboy chest on chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,492, while the lowest priced sells for $592 and the highest can go for as much as $38,111.

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 and double chests — tallboys and highboys, which were essentially one chest on top of another — 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. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need? Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Tallboy Chest On Chest
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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
    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
    Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.

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