$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 49 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
Antique Sheraton Tall Cherry Server with Tiger Maple Drawers C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
Constructed from cherry wood, it features striking tiger maple drawers that add a unique visual appeal.
Cherry, Maple
Custom, Handcrafted Chest on Frame, 1984
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bench made, handcrafted chest on frame, made in 1984. Five graduated tiger maple drawers on tiger maple legs, cabinet with painted decoration.
Maple, Poplar, Paint
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a cavetto cornice over two short drawers flanking a center short drawer with a finely carv...
Brass
American Chippendale Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
American Chippendale style tiger maple chest of drawers, 19th century. With a replaced single board maple or fruit wood top, two top drawers and 3 graduated lower drawers all with ti...
Brass
$7,500
H 34 in W 39 in D 19 in
Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chippendale style antique solid tiger maple chest of drawers on tall bracket shape legs.
Maple
$2,250
H 32.25 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
18th Century New England Chippendale Chest of Drawers in Maple and Tiger Maple
Located in Milford, NH
A well made Chippendale chest with rectangular top with molded edge surmounting a case with four dovetailed drawers, each featuring batwing brasses, original wide board back, all sup...
Maple
$8,995
H 37 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Striking Tiger Maple Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
The warm honey-gold tones of the tiger maple are brought to life by a lustrous finish, enhancing the chatoyant quality of the wood.
Wood, Maple
$1,995
H 46 in W 43 in D 21.5 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany And Tiger Maple Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed classic American Empire chest of drawers with two upper short drawers with ribbed frames and tiger maple banding.
Metal
$8,500
H 48.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
American Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Chest of Drawers. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton tiger maple and cherry four drawer chest of drawers with original cherry knobs, flanking turned bulbous ringed columns, and resting on the original turned bulbous f...
Cherry, Maple
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$12,500
H 46.25 in W 43 in D 21.75 in
American Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Fall Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1820
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
American Tiger maple and Cherry fall front chest of drawers with fitted interior desk, flanking turned bulbous columns, lower graduated drawers, original wooden knobs, and resting on...
Brass
Antique Tiger Maple American Empire Chest Circa 1820s
Located in Peabody, MA
A wonderfully proportioned American Empire chest of two-over-four drawers in solid quilted tiger maple, ca. 1820s. From a central New Hampshire estate.
Maple
19th Century American Chippendale Style Curly Tiger Maple Highboy
Located in Forney, TX
An antique American Chippendale style curly maple (also called tiger or figured maple) chest on stand from the 19th century.
Maple
19th Century American Empire Four Drawer Chest in Tiger Maple
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful example of an American Empire four drawer chest in tiger maple with striking wood grain, scrolled legs with porcelain casters, diamond inlay escutcheons, wooden knobs, an...
Brass
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 56.5 in W 48.75 in D 22 in
Antique American Empire Ebonized Cherry & Tiger Maple 6 Drawer Chest c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
This American Empire chest from circa 1840 showcases the elegance of the period with its ebonized cherry and striking tiger maple veneer. The chest features six drawers, each adorned...
Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Eldred Wheeler Tiger Maple Bonnet Top High Boy In Two Parts
By Eldred Wheeler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Crafted from highly figured "tiger maple" wood known for its distinctive striped grain.
Brass
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 42.75 in D 23 in
American Empire Cherry & Tiger Maple Gentlemen’s Chest C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire Cherry & Tiger Maple Gentlemen’s Chest C1840 Measures - 47 7/8" x 42 5/8" x 22 7/8" This American Empire gentlemen’s chest, crafted around 1840, showcases the el...
Cherry
$2,450
H 51.5 in W 43.5 in D 22.38 in
Late Sheraton Country Style Tiger Maple Three Over Four Tall Chest
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a late Sheraton period country style tiger maple tall chest in a three over four drawer configuration.
Glass, Maple
$6,000
H 31 in W 35 in D 20 in
Very Fine Solid Tiger Maple Block Front Bracket Feet Bachelor Dresser Chest
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Solid Tiger Maple Block Front Bracket Feet Bachelor Dresser Chest
Maple
$1,250
H 32.25 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
18th c New England Queen Anne Tiger Maple Lowboy or Server from a Highboy Base
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Queen Anne tiger maple server or highboy base with added tiger maple top with molded edge, surmounting a case with three fitted drawers, each with batwing brasses...
Brass
$1,800
H 58 in W 46.25 in D 20.5 in
American Empire Cherry & Tiger Maple 7 Drawer High Chest With Backsplash c1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire high chest, crafted circa 1830, featuring a striking combination of cherry and tiger maple woods. The construction showcases cherry wood for the frame and ...
Cherry
$2,700Sale Price|40% Off
H 39 in W 41.63 in D 20.88 in
19th Century Sheraton Tiger Maple + Cherry Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Procured from generational maryland estate. At least one obvious repair to the maple veneer, top surface looks refinished. Drawers do not run very smooth, and they drop when pulled ...
Maple
$4,400
H 63 in W 36 in D 20 in
Queen Ann Tiger Maple 7 Drawers High Boy Dresser Solid Oak Dovetail Drawers NICE
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Queen Ann Tiger Maple 7 Drawers High Boy Dresser Solid Oak Dovetail Drawers NICE
Maple
$3,400
H 70 in W 52 in D 24 in
Antique Carved 4 Drawers Dresser w/ Large Beveled Swivel Clove Shape Mirror
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique tiger maple four drawers carved dresser. on tall legs circa 1880s.
Maple
American Chippendale Tiger Maple Tall Chest / Dresser
Located in Fulton, CA
Crafted in solid tiger maple. Structurally sound. Drawers glide easily.
Maple
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 38.25 in D 27.75 in
Antique Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Two Drawer Drop Leaf Table C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton Cherry & Tiger Maple Two Drawer Drop Leaf Table with Original Sandwich Glass Pulls Unsigned C1840 Measures - 27.75"H x 38.25"W x 18.5"D This antique Sheraton tab...
Cherry, Maple
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.75 in
Antique Cherry & Tiger Maple 3-Drawer Small Server C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
This piece features three drawers with distinctive white knobs, showcasing the distinct grain of the tiger maple.
Cherry
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 41.34 in D 20.87 in
Commode Chest of Drawers 19th Century Biedermeier Tiger Maple
Located in Santander, ES
Unusual early 19th century, North German Biedermeier commode of fine tiger maple veneers in their natural color. Two frontal columns with ebonized ring capitols flanking 3 drawers of...
Maple
Tiger and birds eye maple tall chest with eight drawers
Located in Scarsdale, NY
This tiger and birds eye maple dresser has eight drawers.
Birdseye Maple
Tiger maple dresser
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Five drawer Tiger Maple dresser. The drawers are deep and ample.
Brass
Unavailable
H 57 in W 45 in D 21 in
American Empire Chest of Drawers in Tiger Maple and Cherry, circa 1840
Located in Billerica, MA
American Empire chest of drawers, circa 1840 in tiger maple and cherry. Turned, planed, carved, veneered (tiger maple) cherry columns over turned feet.
Maple
American Tiger Maple Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
American Empire Tiger Maple and walnut Chest of Drawers with full columns leaf motifs on the capitals and lions paw feet. 2 over 3 drawers.Exceptional looking chest in original condi...
Wood
Unavailable
H 80 in W 38.5 in D 20 in
Tiger Maple Queen Anne High Chest with Bonnet Top, Massachusetts
Located in Providence, RI
This highboy is of a small-scale with a width of only 35 in. and has a very delicate, fine appearance, with a beautifully formed pediment, which flanks its original urn and finial. W...
Maple
Unavailable
H 49 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
American Empire Chest of Drawers circa 1840 in Tiger Maple and Cherry
Located in Billerica, MA
American Empire chest of drawers circa 1840 in tiger maple and cherry. Turned columns and feet, backsplash in cherry with Tiger maple veneered chimneys.
Maple
Gilbert Rohde Chest of Drawers
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Very nice deco chest of drawers in tiger maple and mahogany designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, c. 1936.
Mahogany
Burr Walnut, Kingwood and Ormolu Victorian Period Davenport
Located in Darwen, GB
The right hand side opening to reveal four tiger maple veneered drawers with mahogany linings and cast ormolu handles.
Antique Hepplewhite Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers, C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Hepplewhite chest of drawers offers maple construction with case having four graduated tiger maple drawers over shaped skirt, raised on splayed feet, c1830 Measures- 38.7...
Maple
Rare Federal Hepplewhite Cherry & Tiger Maple Chest
Located in Milford, NH
This rare New England four-drawer Federal Hepplewhite style cherry chest of drawers has superb tiger maple drawers with banding and string inlay, beautifully proportioned flared feet...
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H 28.25 in W 26 in D 18.25 in
Antique Sheraton Carved Cherry and Tiger Maple Two-Drawer Side Stand, circa 1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton side stand offers cherry case with two tiger maple drawers raised on carved rope twist legs, circa 1860 Measures - 28.25" H x 26" W x 18.25" D.
Cherry, Maple
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H 29 in W 36 in D 22 in
Antique Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Two-Drawer Drop Leaf Stand, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton drop leaf stand features cherry construction with two tiger maple drawers with molded glass knobs and is seated on turned and reeded legs, 19th century.
Cherry, Maple, Glass
1840's Cherry Chippendale Drop Front Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1840'S Connecticut cherry with tiger maple drawers Chippendale Drop front desk.
Cherry
Green Serpentine & Flame Birch Demilune Sideboard
Located in Astoria, NY
Green Serpentine and Flame Birch Demilune Sideboard, with four tiger maple drawers above four doors opening to shelves and storage compartments, the two curved end drawers when fully...
Serpentine
19th Century Biedermeier Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Biedermeier tiger maple veneered chest of drawers, the figured rectangular top over an outset apron , over three long drawers and carved apron, rising on block legs.
Maple
Flame Birch or Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Flame birch or tiger maple chest of drawers from mid-19th century.
Birch, Maple
Maple & Tiger Maple Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
18th c. maple & tiger maple highboy with old brasses.
Brass
American Chippendale Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers, circa 1790
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Each drawer is set with bail-pull brasses and the faces of the drawers are executed in a gorgeous tiger-maple solid plank with dramatic bands of grain striation.
Brass
American Tiger Maple and Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
American Tiger Maple and Cherry chest of drawers with gallery top and original brasses
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H 56.25 in W 48.5 in D 26.25 in
Antique American Empire Tiger Maple & Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire chest of drawers offers tiger maple and cherry construction with backsplash having convex drawers over paneled case having deep frieze drawer over lower lo...
Cherry, Maple
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H 44.5 in W 47 in L 44.5 in
Biedermeier Style Baker Furniture Company Tiger Maple Commode Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Biedermeier Style Baker Furniture Company tiger maple commode chest of drawers.
Ebony, Maple
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H 29 in W 30.5 in D 20.25 in
American Queen Anne Style Antique Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers Lowboy
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The case is crafted of solid tiger maple, the vibrant rays fully on display in the cut of the grain of the two plank top.
Maple
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H 56.5 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Sheraton Floral Carved Tiger Maple High Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton high chest offers tiger maple construction with shaped backsplash having floral rose carved crest over chest with two smaller drawers over three long drawers and ...
Maple
American Tiger Maple Serpentine-Front Chest
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Tiger maple serpentine front three drawer chest on bracket feet, American, ca. mid 19th century.
Maple
Queen Anne Tiger Maple High Boy
Located in Essex, MA
Flat rectangular cornice over four graduated drawers , the base with one fan carved drawer flanked by a pair of drawers ,raised on cabriole legs ending on pad feet. Provenance; Still...
Brass
Antique 18th Century Tiger Maple Chippendale Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A Chippendale chest of five drawers in very expressive curly tiger maple, made in Massachusetts, ca. 1780.
Brass
Tiger Maple Tall Chest, American 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A primitive and early New England tall chest with 5 graduated drawers, in tiger maple, circa 1790, in original finish and original brass hardware.
Maple
Pair of Tiger Maple Commodes by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of tiger maple chests of drawers designed by Paul Laszlo.
Brass
Antique Tiger Maple Dresser With Original Brass Hardware
Located in Centennial, CO
Drawers are tiger maple trimmed in mahogany and dresser framework is cherry.
Brass
19th C Tiger Maple Dresser with Full Round Columns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 19th C tiger maple four drawers dresser. One overhanging drawer supported with full round columns with a set of three graduated drawers below.
Maple
18th c Chippendale Tiger Maple Chest
Located in Milford, NH
This 18th century Chippendale tiger maple chest was originally the upper section of a highboy.
A 19thc American Tiger Maple Dresser
Located in Bellport, NY
This is a wonderful dresser from the Empire period, made of solid tiger maple woods (not veneers). The top drawer has an inside height of 10 inches (good storage) there are three add...
Antique Chippendale Tiger Maple Five Drawer Chest, Circa 1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chippendale chest of drawers offers tiger maple construction with shaped backsplash over case having two ogee drawers over three graduated long drawers, raised on bracket ...
Maple
New Hampshire Queen Anne Two-Part Tiger Maple Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part 18th century Queen Anne tiger maple highboy, probably made in New Hampshire, its upper case with molded cornice surmounting three fitted short drawers over four gradu...
Maple
19th c Biedermeier tiger eye maple chest
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c period Biedermeier tiger eye maple chest.
Wood
19th-C. American Federal Style Tiger Maple Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless piece. It is a 19th century tiger maple chest of drawers. Note the feet and fluting!
Brass
18th Century New England Tiger Maple Highboy with Document Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A Fine two part New England highboy in tiger maple, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting a long thin document drawer near the top over two fitted drawers and four graduat...
Brass
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H 37.38 in W 40 in D 20.75 in
Federal New England Hepplewhite Chest with Tiger Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Hepplewhite cherry graduated four drawer chest with tiger maple drawer fronts banded in mahogany, with cockbeaded edges, delicate line inlay along the top and bottom, decorati...
Cherry, Maple
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H 45 in W 42.75 in D 20.25 in
Antique American Empire Classical Tiger Maple & Cherry Four Drawer Chest C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
A striking example of American Empire furniture, this antique chest dates back to circa 1840. Crafted from tiger maple and cherry wood, it features four spacious drawers with round w...
Cherry, Maple
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H 52 in W 39.25 in D 17.5 in
18th Century New England Chippendale Tiger Maple Five Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 18th century New England Chippendale tall chest in bold tiger maple with molded cornice over a case with five graduated drawers, with appropriate replaced batwin...
Maple
Antique High Boy Base in Tiger Maple
Located in Bridgeport, CT
High boy base with two drawers, brass drop pull handles, ball finials on apron, cabriole legs and pad feet. Condition: worn, checking splits to top, consistent with age.
Brass
18th Century Dunlap Tiger Maple Two Part Highboy of NH origin
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Dunlap School New Hampshire flat top tiger maple two part highboy with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with a three fitted small drawers over four graduated long dr...
Maple
Dunlap Style Two Part Tiger Maple Highboy with Radial Fan Carvings
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a bench made two part tiger maple highboy made in the Dunlap style, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting a central drawer with radial fan carving flanke...
Brass
Custom Studio Made 3 Drawer Chest Oak Tiger Maple by Norm Stoeker
By Norm Stoeker, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent custom made sculptural 3 drawers chest in solid oak and tiger maple. - Dovetail joinery - Fine detail - Made by Norm Stoeker - In the style of Edward Wormley or TH ...
Maple, Oak
20th Century William & Mary-Style Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The chest is comprised of a tiger maple case with 4 drawers. Its top drawer is designed to appear as 2 drawers.
Brass
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H 30.5 in W 19.25 in D 17.25 in
Good Mid-19th Century Pennsylvania Sheraton Tiger Maple Three-Drawer Work Table
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Of elegant proportions and great craftsmanship this Pennsylvania tiger maple and walnut work table features a tray edged top above three graduated drawers supported by slender circul...
Brass
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H 40.75 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Chippendale Chest in Tiger Maple on Cabriole Legs by Richter Fine Furniture
Located in Peabody, MA
A five drawer Chippendale style chest in exceptional tiger maple on cabriole legs with carved skirt, mid-20th century, by Richter Fine Furniture. Measures 38" wide at feet, 36" wide ...
Maple
Antique 19th Century American Tall Chest in Tiger Maple
Located in Astoria, NY
An American tall dresser or chest-of-drawers in tiger maple. The piece has a pair of short drawers at the top with five long drawers beneath.
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H 48.75 in W 44.63 in D 21.75 in
19th c Vermont Mahogany Tall Chest with Birds Eye & Tiger Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an early 19th century tall chest of drawers in a two over four configuration with a mahogany case and birds eye and tiger maple drawer fronts with mahogany veneer b...
Brass
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H 72.25 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
Tiger Maple Highboy or High Chest Attributed to Moses Hazen, circa 1785-1805
By Moses Hazen
Located in Milford, NH
Tiger maple with chestnut and pine secondary woods, replaced brasses, restored.
Maple
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H 39.75 in W 45.25 in D 21 in
French Tiger's Eye Chest of Drawers Commode with Porcelain Drawer Pulls
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully crafted French tiger's eye maple wooden dresser having gorgeous grain and handsome porcelain drawer pulls.
Maple
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H 79.75 in W 40.25 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Tiger Maple Bonnet Top Highboy or High Chest with Sunburst Carvings
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a two part tiger maple bonnet top highboy, the top case featuring a bonnet top with broken swan neck pediment with rosettes and a center cut finial, flanked by two ...
Maple
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H 75 in W 41 in D 20.5 in
New Hampshire Dunlap School Tiger Maple Chest on Chest or Highboy, circa 1780
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part New Hampshire Dunlap School tiger maple highboy or chest on chest, its upper case with a molded cornice surmounting three short drawers over four graduated long drawe...
Maple
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H 72.75 in W 50.25 in D 21 in
Sheraton Mahogany and Tiger Maple Chest or Server with Gallery and Tambour Doors
Located in Milford, NH
All the drawers feature tiger maple fronts and decorative punched brass pulls, and many have been lined with baize at some point.
Brass
Lane Contemporary Modern 7-Drawer Tiger Maple Tall Lingerie Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lane contemporary modern 7-drawer tiger maple tall lingerie chest. Item features beautiful wood grain, 7 drawers, solid brass hardware, quality American craftsmanship, circa late 20t...
Wood
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H 39.75 in W 41 in D 19 in
Pair of Signed Wallace Nutting William & Mary Style Tiger Maple 4-Drawer Chests
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional pair of tiger maple rectangular chests or dressers in the William & Mary style, with molded edge tops, surmounting a case with four drawers, each with decorative incis...
Brass
$4,063
H 70 in W 41 in D 21 in
Antique American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite American Chippendale Highboy, circa 1790. Features a mahogany case with 9 hand dovetailed drawers of oak construction with solid classic solid brass batwing bale pulls ...
Brass
$3,495
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawers. Quite lovely patina and color. Early ...
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove moulding. This chest is of exceptional quality. The sides are made from mahogany as...
Mahogany
Bonnet top maple highboy chest of drawers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Maple wood highboy chest of drawers featuring a turned wood bonnet top, patinated brass hardware and carved shell detail.
Maple
$8,995
H 88 in W 42 in D 20 in
Rare Antique Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest Attr. Nathan Booth c. 1760
Located in Westfield, MA
This Rare Antique Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest, attributed to the renowned Connecticut cabinetmaker Nathan Booth, dates back to around 1760. This exceptional piece showcases the...
Cherry
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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