Victorian Rosewood Chest Of Drawers
Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Victorian figured rosewood Wellington chest with good architectural features including well carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany five-drawer chest with rosewood crossbanded top. Beaded drawers have inset
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Post Civil War American Rosewood Chest of Drawers w/ Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully-carved & highly decorated Victorian chest of drawers in prized rosewood with original
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Antique 1860s American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 33.5 in W 49 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Miniature Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century mahogany miniature bow fronted chest of drawers, with moulded mahogany cross
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Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top circa 1870.
Stunning french
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Paint
PAIR OF HEAVILY CARVED VINTAGE INDIAN HARDWOOD CHESTS OF DRAWERS PART SUiTE
Located in GB
heavily carved vintage India Rosewood chests of drawers which are part of a suite
Please note the
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 45.08 in W 36.03 in D 20.08 in
Pair of French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Marble Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
Marquetry inlaid Bombe chests of drawers
A very good looking and well made pair of vintage bombe chests
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Night Stands
Materials
Marble
H 27.56 in W 30.91 in D 16.74 in
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By Gillows of Lancaster & London
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19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
By Town & Emanuel
Located in London, GB
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Stunning Pair Baker Furniture Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A stunning pair of Hepplewhite style bow front chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The top has a banded border, which is repeated on each of the four drawers, highlighting the curly...
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H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely crossbanded figured top above four long oak lined graduated drawers, with oval brass plate ...
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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French Directoire' Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Period French Directoire' walnut commode with original grey specimen marble. Circa 1795. A favorite of top designers!
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Pair of Jacobean Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Jacobean style rustic mahogany and reclaimed oak side table, the rectangular planked and breadboard top above a molded frieze, on bobbin turned and block legs joined by a boarded t...
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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...
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Antique 1760s English George III Dressers
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Mahogany
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Early Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A lovely early Welsh chest in very good antique condition. Two over three, the bureau has a very good color and patina, with fine oak grain on the top. The ogee feet are original, as...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Highboy Dresser, circa 1960s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Kindel Furniture
USA, circa 1960s
Mahogany, with original brass hardware.
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Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers
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Brass
H 66.75 in W 39.5 in D 19.75 in
Custom English Walnut Five-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Woodbury, CT
Beautiful burled walnut encompasses the top and front of this custom chest while a handsomely striated grained walnut covers the sides. Oak-lined drawers speak of the quality and att...
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Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Sideboards
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Brass
H 36.5 in W 66.25 in D 19.25 in
pair of 19th c English mahogany viewing cabinets
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of 19th c English Chippendale mahogany illuminated viewing vitrines
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Antique 19th Century English Vitrines
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19th Century Mahogany Miniature Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality mid-19th century mahogany
Miniature wellington chest of four drawers
Having original turned knobs and locking
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
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Mahogany
Antique Tall Hardwood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1860
Located in GB
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Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Hardwood
H 48.04 in W 33.86 in D 24.41 in
19th Century English Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, circa 1885
Located in Sofia, BG
Late 19th century two-door mahogany breakfront bookcase cabinet, the moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors opening to reveal four adjustable shelves, the bottom section hav...
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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Bookcases
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Mahogany
H 86.62 in W 47.25 in D 17.33 in
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Early Victorian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
rosewood crossbanding all in all a very nice petite size chest.
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Rosewood Miniature Chest of Drawers, circa 1850
Located in Salisbury, GB
Mid-19th century rosewood miniature chest of drawers with six hidden drawers. Five graduated
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18th Century "Commode De Maîtrise" in Rosewood Veneer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
chest of drawers is in rosewood veneer and light wood marquetry. The key activates a rod that closes all
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Antique 1790s Italian High Victorian Models and Miniatures
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Antique Victorian Wellington Rosewood Chest of Drawers 1890's
Located in London, GB
A superb Victorian Wellington Rosewood Chest c.1890's
This rare and unique piece boasts a bank of
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Continental Rosewood Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3289, attractive, tall and slim rosewood chest of drawers, having moulded top above carved and
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Antique Victorian Walnut and Rosewood Marble Top Chest of Drawers With Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 19th century Victorian carved walnut and rosewood marble top dresser with mirror. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Brass
H 78.5 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
Victorian Wellington Chest in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3940 a fine example of Victorian, rosewood Wellington chest of drawers, having moulded top above
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Early Victorian Wellington Chest in Rosewood
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4089 A fine example of early Victorian, rosewood Wellington chest of drawers, having elegant top
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
19th Century Large French Rosewood Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning French commode of grand proportions, circa 1860.
Four-drawer chest with original handles
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Fine French Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3793, fine quality rosewood abattant, having caddy top above seven oak lined moulded drawers
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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English Mid-Victorian Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
chest and drawers retain their original turned rosewood knobs, hand-cut dovetail drawer construction
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Large 19th Century French Palisander Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century French palisander chest of drawers circa 1860.
Stunning french commode of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Palisander
Unusual Large 19th Century Rosewood Secretaire Wellington Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality Victorian rosewood secretaire Wellington chest. The chest has six
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Rosewood
19th Century Swedish Burr Root Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning three-drawer chest of drawers, circa 1840.
Using burr veneers with birch strung with
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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English Bow-Front Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in Miami, FL
the top, with two drawers over three graduated long drawers. Offers original rosewood pulls and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fine Anglo Indian Rosewood Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
by two small drawers over three drawers with inset brass handles , apron with central reverse broken
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Antique 1850s Indian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Marble Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
Marquetry inlaid Bombe chests of drawers
A very good looking and well made pair of vintage bombe chests
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Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
H 27.56 in W 30.91 in D 16.74 in
French Inlaid and Ormolu Semanier Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This is a very handsome tall walnut and mahogany chest of drawers in the Napoleon III style, dating
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Vintage 1970s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ormolu
Antique Dutch Marquetry Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Dutch marquetry inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1850 in date.
This
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Antique 1850s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
H 35.04 in W 37.8 in D 18.51 in
Antique George III Bowfront Chest of Drawers and Slide, circa 1790
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, circa 1790 in
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Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Rococo Rosewood and Marble Top Commode, circa 1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Rococo commode offers rosewood construction in serpentine form with shaped
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1775
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique George III Serpentine Chest Drawers, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa
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Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
J. & J. W. Meeks Victorian Marble Top Rosewood Serpentine Commode
By J. & J.W. Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
J. & J. W. Meeks Victorian rosewood commode features marble top, serpentine front, single
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted small antique Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, circa 1860 in
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Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully crafted antique Victorian bow front chest, circa 1860 in date.
Made from
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Antique 1860s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th-c. English Banded Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th-c. English bow front chest of drawers made of oak, banded in mahogany and rosewood. Gorgeous
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest c.1800
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George III line inlaid mahogany chest on chest, c.1800 in date.
It
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Chest c1790
Located in London, GB
crossbanded in rosewood.
The upper section has two short drawers over three long graduated ones, the lower
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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique French Kingwood Commode Chest Marble c.1900
Located in London, GB
kingwood, has oak lined drawers, the most wonderful ormolu mounts and a breathtaking marble top.
A
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Antique Louis XV Kingwood Commode Chest Marble c.1900
Located in London, GB
crafted from the most beautiful kingwood, has solid walnut lined drawers, a profusion of exquisite ormolu
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique French Empire Commode Chest Marble-Top, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
crafted from the most beautiful mahogany.
It has four large and capacious full width drawers which have
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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Small Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality commode of small proportions, circa 1890.
3-drawer chest beautifully inlaid and
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Antique French Restoration Commode Marble Top c.1830
Located in London, GB
was crafted from beautiful mahogany with oak lined drawers, the most wonderful ormolu mounts and
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Ormolu
Antique Victorian Rosewood & Birdseye Maple Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Unusual Mid 19th Century Rosewood And Birds Eye
Maple Miniature Chest Of Two Short And Two
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Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests
English Rosewood Small Chest with 3 Drawers on Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality English figured rosewood small chest, the top with inlaid stylized silver monogram
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables
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Rosewood
French Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5109 Fine quality rosewood abattant, having caddy top above 7 oak lined moulded drawers, 3 being
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Dressers
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Rosewood
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Rosewood Marble-Top Dresser, circa 1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian Rococo Revival chest of drawers offers rosewood construction in serpentine
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Dressers
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Marble, Metal
H 100 in W 50 in D 22.75 in
Antique Pair of Italian Flame Mahogany Bedside Chests Cabinets, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Victorian trend to dress Mahogany with these decorative veneers, such as Rosewood, Kingwood, Burr Walnut and
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Antique 1870s Italian Cabinets
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Mahogany
H 28.75 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
Antique Victorian Bedroom Suite by Edwards & Roberts, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a spectacular antique Victorian inlaid rosewood bedroom suite comprising, a wardrobe
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Antique Late 19th Century English Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique Edwardian Kidney Desk 'Waring & Gillow' c.1900
Located in London, GB
short drawers to provide decent storage space. The desk stands on tapering legs. The handles, brass caps
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Victorian Petite Rosewood Commode 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Port Jervis, NY
C1860 Rosewood 3 drawer commode / dresser. Great for a small area, bath entry or guest bedroom. All
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Antique 1860s American Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Antique George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique George II mahogany Chippendale style chest on chest, circa 1740 in date
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Antique 1740s British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Antique French Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in London, GB
This French antique kingwood and rosewood bombe commode has some wonderful use of woods with
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Antique French Parquetry Commode Chest, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
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This gorgeous commode has two capacious drawers, for ample storage, and was inspired by the Louis XV
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Early 20th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Mahogany Chest
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Dutch marquetry chest of drawers, circa 1900 in date.
It has been
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier German Secretaire Chest
Located in London, GB
. Inside there is an arrangement of seven rosewood drawers and a cupboard, above two full width drawers
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires
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Leather, Mahogany, Rosewood
19th Century British Campaign Writing Slope with Mop Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
furniture.
The most common item of campaign furniture is the chest of drawers, often referred to as a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Desk Sets
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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Victorian Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Victorian rosewood Wellington chest
Here we have to offer you is this superb rosewood Wellington
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Good Rosewood and Ash Late Victorian Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Darwen, GB
A very good rosewood and ash Late Victorian Period antique chest of drawers. Having a rectangular
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, Greenwich
19th century Military mahogany chest of drawers which we have hand French polished this chest and
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Early Victorian Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in London, west Sussex
This outstanding and beautifully patinaed chest features 7 slightly graduated drawers on a plinth
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Superb Quality Rosewood Victorian Period Wellington Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A superb quality rosewood Victorian period wellington chest. Having a rectangular top veneered in
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Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rosewood Early Victorian Period Secretaire Wellington Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A rosewood early Victorian period secretaire Wellington chest. Having a rectangular stepped
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Antique 1850s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
English Rosewood and Cedar Campaign Chest
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Early Victorian linen campaign chest of Rosewood and Cedar; Pie crust edge detail; locks stamped
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood, Cedar
Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dresser Four Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite mahogany bow front chest of drawers was made in England during the mid-20th century
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Vintage 1940s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
A superb quality rosewood and ormolu mounted French marble top chest.
Located in Darwen, GB
A superb quality rosewood and ormolu mounted French marble top chest. With a rouge serpentine
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Antique 1880s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th century Marquetry Dresser, Rosewood circa 1870 England, inlaid dresser
Located in Torino, IT
A Swedish Marquetry chest of drawers circa 1880 england in rosewood
rosewood marquetry commode
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 16.54 in
19th Century English Figured Mahogany Chest Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Located in London, GB
19th century English mahogany having three short above three long drawers raised upon turned
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Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests o...
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Mahogany
H 42 in W 47 in D 22 in
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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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