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Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Bow Front Chest Dresser with Bronze Paw Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Empire style mahogany bow front chest dresser with bronze paw feet. Item features cast
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Late 20th Century Empire Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Bronze

Henkel Harris Rogers Chest Bow Front Mahogany and Satinwood #2410
By Henkel Harris
Located in Toledo, OH
Henkel Harris Rogers chest, bow front, with mahogany and satinwood banded drawers. #2410. This
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany, Satinwood

BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Federal Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Bow Serpentine Front 3 Drawers Bachelor Chests Grossfeld House
By Grosfeld House, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mahogany bow Serpentine front 3 drawers bachelor chests Grossfeld house mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany

Banded Top Mahogany Inlayed Bracket Feet 11 Drawers Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow front banded top mahogany inlayed bracket feet 11 drawers dresser credenza MINT!.
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20th Century American Federal Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Baker
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

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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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Early 1800s British Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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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 mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
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1760s English George III Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany

Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures:...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardw...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany five-drawer chest with rosewood crossbanded top. Beaded drawers have inset olivewood stringing and oval brass hardware featuring the Prince of Wales triple plume an...
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19th Century British Victorian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 41.25 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome 19th century Empire secrétaire à abattant made of rich bookmatched and figured walnut. This desk has a black fossil marble top resting above a drawer, accessible with a hi...
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19th Century French Empire Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Marble, Brass

French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
French Empire Secrétaire á Abattant
H 55 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
English Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Four Graduated Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period mahogany bowfront chest of four graduated drawers. This handsome small chest retains its original mahogany knobs with mother of pearl inlaid centers, french fe...
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1810s English Regency Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique kidney shaped desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. This actually has a brass plaque in the top drawer from when it was pres...
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1890s British Sheraton Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Leather, Wood

Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
Antique Georgian Style Kidney Shaped Desk
H 29.53 in W 51.58 in D 24.81 in
18th Century, French Mahogany Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Sofia, BG
Secretaire a abattant that dates to the end of the 18th century. The interior of the secretaire features five drawers. The secretaire is further configured with two drawers at the to...
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Late 18th Century French Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany

Antique quality large inlaid mahogany kidney shaped desk writing dressing table
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique, high-quality large circa 1900 inlaid mahogany kidney-shaped JAS Shoolbred twin pedestal desk, suitable for use as a dressing or writing table. It boasts a delightful age, co...
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Early 1900s Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Wood, Mahogany

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style dresser or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 39"W x 19.1...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Late 20th century Carved ...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

1800s Antique Desk, French Empire Style, Mahogany, Gilt, Secretaire a Abattant
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique secretaire a abattant, desk, French Empire style, mahogany, gilt, 1800s, 19th century! This stunning French Empire style marble-top mahogany fall-front desk, 19th c...
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19th Century French French Provincial Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Marble

Pair of French Kidney Shape Nightstands Bedside Tables Louis XVI, circa 1910
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French nightstands bedside tables Louis revival, circa 1910 Side cabinets Unusual kidney shape tops with beautiful and shiny white marble Pierced brass gallery Bouillotte Eac...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

"Brenne" Bean-shaped Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Burl

19th Century George III Mahogany Dresser with Flemish Veneers and Brass Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the world of 19th-century craftsmanship with our George III mahogany dresser. Expertly handcrafted, this chest radiates with its rich dark mahogany hue, giving a fresh touc...
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Late 19th Century English George III Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

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Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Long Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style bow front triple dresser or credenza By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Long Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style bow front triple dresser or credenza By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Long Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style triple dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style eleven-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Antique Horner Bros. Carved Mahogany Bow-Front Dresser with Mirror, 20th Century
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique mahogany dresser by Horner Brothers features carved scroll, foliate and gadroon decoration
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20th Century American Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany, Mirror

Henredon Tall Marble Top Demilune Bow Front Cabinet Commode Chest
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
This exquisite and substantial Henredon signed bow front dresser has generous storage what with
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Marble

Art Moderne Quilted Sapele African Mahogany Dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in Garnerville, NY
Simple and finely tapered Art Moderne quilted and figured African Mahogany six-drawer dresser
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Vintage Mahogany Serpentine 10-Drawer Dresser or Credenza by Morganton
By Morganton Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful mahogany bow front serpentine 10-drawer dresser or sideboard Made by Morganton
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Baker Furniture Nine Drawer Mahogany & Brass Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
slight bow front. Why not own the best?
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Antique Huntley Sheraton Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Sheraton style tallboy dresser by Huntley Furniture, circa 1930s. Made from mahogany
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1930s American Sheraton Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Art Moderne Quilted Sapele African Mahogany Tall Dresser
Located in Garnerville, NY
. Brass finished hardware and brass feet. Deep storage. The second drawer has a bow front. Excellent, dark
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Merton Gershun Black Lacquer and Cane Travertine Top Dresser or Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
Martinsville USA, Circa 1950s Black lacquered mahogany, with unique bow front drawers, sliding cane front
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Travertine

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser, commode, or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or bachelor chest of drawers By
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Henredon Historic Natchez Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest, Restored
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style bow front commode or dresser By Henredon "Historic Natchez
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian bow front commodes, dressers, or chests of drawers By Baker
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Mahogany and Burl Wood Bow Front Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bow front commodes or nightstands By
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Century Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers or Commode
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale bow front carved mahogany five-drawer bachelor chest or dresser By
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Hekman Georgian Inlaid Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Hekman Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Hekman
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Vintage Painted Blue and White Trompe l'Oeil Bow Front Dresser With Greek Key
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming vintage hand painted dresser with distressed white paint and blue trompe
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1940s Unknown Neoclassical Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style dresser chest or commode In the manner of Baker Furniture USA
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Scala Luxury Trapu Lacquered Bow Front Chest
By Scala Luxury
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning bow front chest of drawers or Trapu side table dresser by Scala Luxury. Features a
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Flame Mahogany Sideboard, Server Double Dresser, Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern flame mahogany sideboard, server or dresser with brass mounts is unsigned in the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mahogany Demilune Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
distinctive radiating sun burst contrasting inlay design, over a very well made conforming bow front case
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Late 20th Century Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Vintage Mahogany Demilune Chest of Drawers
Vintage Mahogany Demilune Chest of Drawers
H 13.25 in W 26.5 in L 13.25 in
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style bow front chest of drawers or highboy dresser By Kindel Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

Sheraton Style Bow Front Dresser, circa 1930
Located in Fulton, CA
Fine quality "Kindel Furniture" bow front Sheraton style chest of drawers. Inlay wood detail and
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Mid-20th Century American Sheraton Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawers Pull Out Tray Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany exceptional bow front 4 drawers pull out tray brass hardware bachelor chest dresser.
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20th Century American Federal Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Bow Front Bachelors Chests By Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of bow front chests by Baker Furniture. Banded inlaid drawer fronts with brass hardware and
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1940s North American Federal Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany

Federal Style Banded Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest by Council Craftsman
Located in Big Flats, NY
surmounting bow front case having four graduated drawers, stainwood banded and brass pulls throughout, maker
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

French Empire Style Mahogany Parcel-Gilt Bow Front Marble Top Chest 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
surmounting bow front chest having five long drawers with bookmatched facing, gilt highlights throughout, 20th
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20th Century French Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Marble

Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XVI Satinwood Demilune Bowfront Console Dresser
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Furniture Company. Circa 1928-1940. Crafted from satinwood featuring a half round demilune or bow front form
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1930s Louis XVI Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Satinwood

Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Pull Out Tray Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Baker Furniture banded inlay mahogany 4 drawers bow front chest. Satinwood drawer fronts have oval
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Kindel Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale style bow front dresser chest or commode By Kindel Furniture USA
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Henredon Empire Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Empire or Georgian style bow front nine-dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of
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Late 20th Century American American Empire Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Brass

All Burl Wood Bracket Feet Bow Front Chippendale Style Dresser Commode Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company, Theodore Alexander
Located in Rockaway, NJ
All burl wood bracket feet bow front chippendale style dresser commode cabinet. Stunning wood
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Italian Mid-Century Modern Dresser in Walnut and Maple
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
drawers with handles in brass made to look like bows. The dresser has a black glass top and the front of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Bow Front Mahogany and Walnut Dresser
Located in Asheville, NC
constructed piece featuring solid mahogany drawers, walnut sides and a beautiful mahogany top. Bow front
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20th Century American Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Walnut, Mahogany

Bow Front Dresser by Modernage
By Modernage Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary bow from credenza by Modernage. Mahogany stained walnut case with 4 drawers in the
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Nickel

Bow Front Dresser by Modernage
Bow Front Dresser by Modernage
H 32 in W 76 in D 21.25 in
Henredon Furniture Hepplewhite Style Bow Front Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Morgan, UT
Henredon Furniture bow front hepplewhite style five drawer dresser. Henredon Furniture, USA
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1950s American Hepplewhite Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany

Cerused Flare Front Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Incredible brown cerused mahogany bow front dresser with 3 deep drawers. The piece flared and each
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1950s American Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Brass

Cerused Flare Front Dresser
Cerused Flare Front Dresser
H 34 in W 52 in D 20.5 in
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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1940s English Victorian Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

Materials

Mahogany

Eight-Drawer Dresser by William Hinn, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural, eight-drawer dresser with floating rib style frame and a gentle bow front, by William
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser

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Mahogany

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Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage bow front mahogany dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of mahogany, wood and metal, every vintage bow front mahogany dresser was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage bow front mahogany dresser — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage bow front mahogany dresser is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, Grosfeld House and Henkel Harris each produced at least one beautiful vintage bow front mahogany dresser that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vintage Bow Front Mahogany Dresser?

Prices for a vintage bow front mahogany dresser can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,185 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,050.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

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