$14,257
H 56.5 in W 33.67 in D 17.13 in
Antique Tallboy Correspondence Desk, French, Kingwood, Escritoire, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy correspondence desk. A French, drawing room escritoire in bookmatched
Kingwood, Satinwood
$6,393
H 46.86 in W 46.86 in D 20.87 in
Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique gentleman's tallboy. An English, walnut chest of drawers, dating to the
Mahogany, Walnut
$5,574
H 44.1 in W 22.64 in D 20.08 in
Antique English Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian Walnut, Flame, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, with solid dovetail joints ensuring longevity This is a distinguished Victorian period tallboy chest
Mahogany, Walnut
$9,310
H 48.04 in W 26.97 in D 18.9 in
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
Oak
$3,956
H 44.49 in W 21.46 in D 15.16 in
VICTORiAN WALNUT HAND CARVED TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS CUPBOARD WITH GALLERY RAIL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian
Brass
Victorian Drawer Tower, England circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1860 Tallboy Victorian chest with 26 drawers. 42”w x 22.5”d x 75”h Ref. CFRN1410 $8,000
Mahogany
Antique Serpentine Mahogany Tallboy Chest Drawers
By Christopher Pratt
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique serpentine mahogany chest on chest. Of nice slim proportions. Dating from 1920. Made from mahogany, retailed by Pratts of Bradford. Serpentine wit...
Mahogany
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H 41.5 in W 43.75 in D 21 in
Antique 19th C. American Cherry Victorian Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century American Victorian cherry tallboy dresser or chest of drawers. An unfinished
Cherry
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H 40.5 in W 33 in D 18 in
Antique Late Victorian American Oak Paneled 5 Drawer Tallboy Dresser Chest 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
American Victorian Tallboy dresser, circa 1900s. Made from oak with five drawers and side cubby
Oak
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H 56.7 in W 42.72 in D 22.05 in
Late Victorian Antique Tallboy, 19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a late Victorian, antique tallboy, a 19th century English chest of drawers dating circa
Walnut
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H 42.75 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Antique 19th C. American Victorian Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Victorian Era tallboy dresser drawing inspiration from Federal styling, circa 1870s
Mahogany
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H 39 in W 19.5 in D 32 in
Antique Victorian Crescent Furniture Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Crescent Line dresser or chest. Made of oak featuring five drawers and southwestern
Copper
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H 71.86 in W 45.48 in D 21.66 in
Antique Tallboy, English, Flame Mahogany, Tall Chest of Drawers, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian period of the mid-19th century, circa 1850 and later. Highly appealing tallboy of elegant
Mahogany
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H 48.75 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cherry Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive Victorian chest of drawers, circa 1870s. Made from Cherry with walnut
Cherry
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H 34.65 in W 36.62 in D 19.49 in
Antique Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Early Victorian, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy, dating to the early Victorian period
Oak
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H 44.69 in W 43.71 in D 20.67 in
Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Mahogany, Tallboy, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, mahogany tallboy, dating to the
Mahogany
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H 44 in W 40 in D 18 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser Chic White
Located in Dayton, OH
A late Victorian serpentine chest. Made from Oak with a white painted finish. Features five drawers
Oak, Paint
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H 40.95 in W 22.64 in D 16.15 in
Rare Victorian Mahogany Wellington Tallboy Chest of Drawers with Original Key
By Wellington
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian mahogany Wellington chest of drawers
Mahogany
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H 46 in W 32 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Lewisburg Furniture Oak Dresser Chest of Drawers 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Victorian tallboy / highboy dresser or chest of drawers by Lewisburg Furniture
Oak
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H 59 in W 36 in D 20 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Cherry Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers Backsplash
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive 19th century cherry highboy dresser, circa 1880s. Features 6 dovetailed drawers, carved with leaf and vine motif, ornate brass bale hardware and matching escutcheon plate...
Cherry
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H 46.66 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
Antique Tallboy, English, Flame, Grand Chest of Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy. An English, flame mahogany grand chest of drawers, dating to the mid
Wood
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H 53 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique 1870s Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Side Lock Tallboy Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Eastlake side lock chest of drawers, circa 1870s. Made of walnut with burled drawer fronts featuring a side lock panel, six drawers and brass knocker pulls.
Brass
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H 38.5 in W 34.5 in D 19 in
Antique 1880s Victorian Eastlake Walnut Side Lock Tallboy Dresser Chest Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Eastlake side lock chest of drawers, circa 1880s. Made of walnut featuring a side lock panel, four drawers and unique brass hardware with north wind face at the center. Th...
Walnut
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H 44.89 in W 48.43 in D 21.46 in
Tall Antique Chest of Drawers, French, Oak, Bedroom, Tallboy, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique chest of drawers. A French, oak bedroom tallboy dating to the late Victorian
Oak
19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant burr birch tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1870. 6 deep drawers veneered in matched burr
Birch
19th Century Swedish Burr Birch Tallboy Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant burr birch tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1870. 6 deep drawers veneered in matched burr
Birch
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H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Mahogany Serpentine bow fronted 6 Drawer tallboy chest of Drawers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Mahogany Serpentine bow fronted 6 Drawer tallboy chest of Drawers, ealry 1900's. Brass
Brass
Fine Quality 19th Century Birch Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful birch chest of drawers, circa 1860. Six graduating drawers still fitted with original ornate handles. Good color and patina. Standing on bracket feet. Minor restorati...
Birch
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H 54 in W 40 in D 20 in
Antique Early 20th Century Painted Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian style mahogany painted tall boy chest. Finished in black with gold painted accents
Mahogany
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H 72 in W 32 in D 20 in
Antique Crescent Furniture Mirrored Oak Tallboy Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century crescent line highboy vanity dresser or chest. Made of oak featuring a vanity mirror with ribbed supports over six drawers. Measures: 20" x 32" x 72", surface 47".
Mirror, Oak
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H 29.93 in W 17.52 in D 13.39 in
Lovely Pair of Burr Yew Wood Small Sized Tallboy Chests of Drawers Lamp Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood tall boy chests of drawers These are large side table sized, not full huge bedroom tall boys, these ar...
Yew
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H 50.5 in W 42.5 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional antique 19th Century Victorian Tallboy Dresser. Features a mahogany frame with
Mahogany, Burl
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H 43.31 in W 23.04 in D 16.74 in
Antique Glazed Specimen Cabinet, English, Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique glazed specimen cabinet. An English, mahogany tallboy chest of drawers, dating
Wood
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H 74.22 in W 41.93 in D 18.71 in
Antique Linen Press, English, Tallboy Cabinet, Chest Of Drawers, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique linen press. An English, mahogany bedroom tallboy cabinet with chest of drawers
Wood
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H 55 in W 50 in D 22 in
Antique Chest of Drawers Dresser Tallboy Victorian Mahogany 19th Century Large
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A very large antique 19th century Victorian "Tallboy' mahogany chest of drawers, rectangular top
Mahogany
Antique Chest of Drawers Dresser Tallboy Pine, Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A large and imposing set of antique 19th century Victorian pitch pine chest of drawers, rectangular
Antique Chest on Chest Tallboy Chest of Drawers Waxed Pine Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A late 19th century two-section waxed pine tallboy ‘Chest on Chest’ circa 1890, the top with
Pine
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H 60 in W 27 in D 19 in
Magnificent Antique Tallboy Chest on Stand Chest of Drawers Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, the chest splits into two. Victorian Antique Walnut Tallboy Chest on stand Six
Walnut
Antique Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in Stutton, GB
Antique mahogany chest on chest / tallboy, with a moulded edge top above two short drawers and six
Mahogany
Gold Dragon Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gold dragon all made in porcelain and gold-plated in 24-karat. With gold-plated polished brass whiskers. Exceptional piece.
Gold Plate
Unavailable|$2,053
H 19.41 in W 25.99 in D 11.82 in
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features charming typical campaign handles as well two carrying handles on both its sides. ...
Metal
Caucasian Antique Rug
Located in New York, NY
Caucasian Antique Rug
Wool
$1,201
H 33.08 in W 31.11 in D 18.12 in
Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This exquisite Empire chest of drawers boasts a timeless design and is crafted from rich mahogany, reflecting the elegance of the 1840s. With its stately presence and intricate deta...
Mahogany
$6,401 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$19,398
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$1,811 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Pair of Art Noveau Style Cast Iron Garden & Patio Benches
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of cast iron benches in the Art Noveau Style, high quality iron castings perfectly fitted to each other and freshly hand painted with Rustoleum hunter green gloss. Ver...
Iron
$4,800
H 86 in W 39 in D 9.5 in
Custom-Crafted Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Gate with Stylized Flower
By Ron Moore
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom-crafted Art Nouveau style wrought iron gate with stylized flower; of assymetrical form with a lively floral head emanating from one corner; with artist's initials 'RSM'.
Sold|$1,316
H 3.55 in W 25.2 in D 4.73 in
Gothic Revival Religious Ecclesiastical Bronze Chest Casket Jewelry Box
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Gothic revival religious ecclesiastical bronze chest casket / jewelry box circa 1910 A finely cast solid bronze rectangular casket features stylized decorative gothic archway panel ...
Brass, Bronze
$458 / set
H 7.88 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Set of Two Vintage "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal - 1970's
By Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Set of Two Vintage Beige/Brown "Paper Bag" Vases by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal pair of vintage "Paper Bag" vases designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal. These exceptional pieces...
Porcelain
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...
Bentwood
Large Handcrafted Scottish Elm Bench
By Loose Fit
Located in London, GB
Solid Scottish Elm contemporary refectory bench. Handcrafted with wedged mortice and tenon joints on the legs and wiggly feet. Based on traditional construction, with a chunkier and ...
Elm
Early 20th Century 32-Drawer Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique oak cabinet with turned, wooden drawer pulls. This rustic piece features 32 drawers of uniform size and exhibits scuffs and abrasions that add to the character of this cabine...
Wood
$2,721Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 39.77 in D 17.72 in
Classical Style Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Style Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Gree...
Marble
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.