18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England
Located in Houston, TX
A superb early 18th-century George I walnut "tallboy" chest-on-stand, featuring exquisite oyster
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Linen Presses
Walnut
18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England
Located in Houston, TX
A superb early 18th-century George I walnut "tallboy" chest-on-stand, featuring exquisite oyster
Walnut
George II Walnut Tallboy, Early 18th Century, England, Inlaid Drawers
Located in London, GB
A George II period golden coloured walnut tallboy having moulded cornice above herring bone inlaid
Walnut
Tallboy Walnut Burl Chest, England 1760
Located in Culver City, CA
Tallboy Walnut Burl Chest England, 1760 Tall chest of drawers with molded cornice, multiple
Brass
$18,345
H 70.48 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, Circa 1740. England. In
Oak, Walnut, Burl
Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750
Located in Sherborne, GB
George 2nd Virginia walnut Tallboy/chest on chest with fluted canted corners on bracket feet circa
Walnut
George I Walnut Tallboy Chest, England, Circa 1720, Original Brass
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Wonderful Early 18th Century, George I Period, Walnut Chest On Chest, Or Tallboy, Of Attractive
Walnut
Antique Early Georgian walnut tallboy with chevron banding c.1730
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good mid 18th Century figured tallboy in well-figured veneers with chevron banding and all the
Walnut
An Irish 18th Century Walnut Tallboy.
Located in Dublin, IE
An Irish 18th Century Walnut Tallboy. Ex Collection Desmond Fitzgerald, The Knight of Glin.
Walnut Tallboy Dresser Circa 1800
Located in Carson City, NV
This is a very rich and sturdy circa 1800 tall dresser from New England. The dresser has nine drawers and sits upon carved apron legs. The piece is particularly heavy and well made...
Walnut
Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst
Located in Salisbury, GB
George II walnut tallboy with Sunburst Here we are very pleased to offer you a George II walnut
Walnut
Unavailable
H 64.97 in W 42.13 in D 22.05 in
Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian and later burr walnut tallboy chest on stand of drawers. This is a rare chest
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Walnut Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Early 18th Century, George II Period, Figured Walnut Tallboy, Or Chest On Chest
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest / Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful George I period walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, of diminutive proportions having
Walnut
Sold
H 67.33 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy – Chest-on-Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality A fine-quality
Wood, Oak, Walnut
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H 67.33 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy – Chest-on-Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality A fine-quality
Wood, Oak, Walnut
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H 61.42 in W 39.77 in D 22.84 in
Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers A fine quality 18th
Wood, Walnut
Mid 18th Century George II Period Burr Walnut Tallboy
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Very Fine Mid 18th Century George II Period Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest on Chest or Tallboy A
Walnut
Walnut Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A wonderful original example of an early 18th century walnut tallboy of mellow color and fantastic
Walnut
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H 61.42 in W 39.77 in D 22.84 in
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a
Wood, Walnut
Mid-18th Century Walnut English Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century walnut chest of chest of good color, with graduated drawers, all supported
Walnut
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H 67.33 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest, or Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A stunning early 18th century queen anne period walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, having cavetto
Walnut
18th Century English Walnut Sunburst Tallboy Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
: A very similar 18th century walnut tallboy or chest-on-chest, circa 1730, lot 91, was sold by
Walnut
Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming early 18th century George I period walnut tallboy, or chest on chest, of extremely rare
Walnut
George II Walnut Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 18th century walnut tallboy of good mellow color and patination, with the original set
Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine and grand example of an early 18th century walnut tallboy. The cavetto cornice above an
Walnut
Tallboy George II Walnut Oak Great Britain XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
Tallboy supported by carved shelf feet, in the lower body it has three drawers plus the same number
Oak, Walnut
Rare Very Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive And Very Rare Early 18th Century, George I Period, Walnut Tallboy, Or Chest
Walnut
Exceptional Queen Anne Burr Walnut Tallboy
Located in Lymington, GB
A remarkable English Queen Anne period burr walnut tallboy, ca 1710. From a private Scottish
Walnut
William and Mary Walnut Tallboy circa 1700
Located in Sherborne, GB
A stunning William and Mary Tallboy circa 1700, with wonderful figured walnut in a pleasing light
Brass
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Chest On Chest Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Beautiful Queen Anne Period Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest Having Well Figured Graduated
Walnut
Attractive George I Walnut and Feather Banded Tallboy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An attractive George I walnut and feather banded tallboy, the upper section with stop-fluted canted
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H 73.82 in W 45.08 in D 20.28 in
Antique Grand Chest of Drawers, English, Walnut, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique grand chest on chest of drawers. An English, walnut and mahogany tallboy, dating
Walnut
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
18th century walnut chest on chest tallboy. This 18th century. Walnut chest on chest has the
Walnut
Early 18th Century Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A good early 18th century walnut tallboy / chest on chest with well carved and shaped canted
Walnut
Early 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Secretaire Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine early 18th century George I Period burr walnut secretaire tallboy, the shaped cornice above
Brass
Unusual Early 18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
This unusual example is of rare small size and is most exceptional for the inclusion of a door and flanking pilasters to the upper section. The
Walnut
Early 18th Century George II Period Walnut Veneered Tallboy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The tallboy has a moulded cornice and a concealed secret drawer above various herring bone inlaid
Walnut
Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century walnut chest on chest. This one is very good value and still has all the good
Chippendale period American walnut tallboy
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare 18th century Chippendale period American walnut tallboy on cabriole feet.
Walnut
An Antique Georgian Walnut Tallboy
Located in London, GB
An usually slim George I period walnut veneered tallboy; the crossgrain veneered cavetto cornice
Walnut
Good George II Walnut Tallboy
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A good George II walnut tallboy chest on chest with fluted columns. Handles not original
Walnut
George I Burr Walnut Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A good George I burr walnut tallboy, the upper part with canted corners above a brushing slide, the
English Georgian Walnut Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Sheffield, MA
Georgian walnut chest-on-chest in two parts, the coved cornice above six small and four graduated
Brass
Walnut Tallboy/ Chest On Chest, England C. 1760
Located in London, GB
Unusual walnut tallboy chest on chest with orginal handles. The middle drawer opens to reveal a
Brass
Unusual Walnut Tallboy, Chest on Chest, England, C. 1760
Located in London, GB
Unusual walnut tallboy chest on chest with orginal handles. The middle drawer opens to reveal a
Brass
George III Period Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very good George III period walnut chest on chest, the upper section incorporating quarter
Walnut
18th Century Veneered Walnut Tallboy
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A George II veneered walnut tallboy having fluted canted corners to the upper section, the base
Brass
George II Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George II period walnut tallboy, chest on chest, the top with a cavetto moulding supported on
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice, above four graduated drawers, each with brass plate handles, flanked by canted corner...
Mahogany
$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
$7,800 / set
H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of armchairs feature a mahogany frame covered with faded cigar leather having brass tac...
Brass
Mid-18th Century George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-18th century chest on chest, George III, English. Mahogany with oak secondary. The top section comprised of 3 short drawers over 3 long drawers over 3 long drawers for the bottom...
Wood
A fine pair of George 11 burled walnut chests
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 18th century English burled walnut George 11 period chests
Walnut
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular cornice with Greek key carving over two short and three long drawers flanked by carving, the base with three long drawers with identically carved sides raised on oge...
Other
$22,400Sale Price|30% Off
H 86 in W 46 in D 23 in
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Thrilled to find this piece! An exceptional 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest on stand. Having flame mahogany veneer drawer fronts over solid oak, the body of so...
Brass
$38,501
H 67.33 in W 42.52 in D 20.28 in
Fine 17th Century William and Mary Burl Walnut Cabinet on Chest, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
17th century William and Mary burr walnut cabinet on chest, circa 1690. England. Concealing two secret compartments. The Cabinet The cross-grain cornice neatly conceals a full-l...
Walnut, Burl, Oak
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...
Sterling Silver
$13,503
H 69.3 in W 40.16 in D 23.23 in
Antique Queen Anne Walnut Secretaire Chest / Escritoire, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Queen Anne walnut secretaire chest / escritoire, circa 1710 in date. The upper section features a moulded cornice above a secret bulge front frieze drawer, this is above ...
Walnut
Queen Anne Walnut Highboy
By William Savery
Located in West Chester, PA
Finely grained wood, chamfered fluted corners, fishtail skirt. Cabriole legs with shells on knees terminating in bold trifit feet. Descended in the Scull family of Philadelphia. Attr...
Walnut
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated drawers, reeded chamfered corners and deep crown moulding. Bottom section stands on bra...
Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood
$16,873
H 56.7 in W 42.13 in D 24.81 in
William and Mary 17th Century Walnut and Pollard Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb Walnut and pollard oak chest on stand from the reign of King William & Queen Mary (1689-1702) England. The rectangular top with ogee moulded edge, above two short and two ...
Brass
Queen Anne Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An early 18th century veneered walnut chest on stand of a superb colour and patina. The drawers with matched veneers, herring bone banding and cross-grained mouldings and carcase fro...
Walnut
Fine George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular hinged top with brass lift handle opening to a leather writing surface over three small drawers over three drawers all with ring handles raised on bracket feet. T...
Oak, Walnut
Late 17th Century William & Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted circa 1690, this two-part mahogany chest of drawers typifies the William & Mary style with its combination of curved and linear forms. The upper half consists of 2 small ...
Wood
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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