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Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England by
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Tallboy Chest of Drawers in Teak by Omann Jun. 1960s.
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in teak by Omann Ju. Møbelfabrik 1960s. Made in teak, legs in oak. Model
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury rattan / bamboo highboy / tallboy, chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s
This is
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
H 41.34 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
1970's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves
Located in London, GB
A stylish and useful vintage bamboo and rattan tallboy chest of drawers by Angraves. This was made
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
RESTORED ViNTAGE ENGLISH PINE & BRASS MILITARY CAMPIGN TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
restored hand made in England Pine and Brass tallboy chest of drawers
Please note the delivery fee listed
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Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 42.72 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Nathan, 1960s
By Nathan
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century teak tallboy chest of drawers from the quality furniture makers, Nathan, circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
ALTHORP ESTATE 1.6 METER SERPENTINE GRADUATED DRAWER TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
in England Vintage Althorp Estate, Serpentine, Graduated drawer tallboy chest of drawers
Please note
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20th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 63.19 in W 15.75 in D 13.27 in
Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Five Push-Pull Drawers
Located in New York, NY
is lacquered in stone grey with five large drawers in oak veneer. The chest comes with five push-pull
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Postmodern Tallboy / Chest of Drawers by Heals, c.1990
By Heal's
Located in Surbiton, GB
A chest of drawers produced by Heals in the 1990's. Made from solid cherry and featuring 4 wide and
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1990s British Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers from Bath Cabinet Makers, 1960s, Set of 2
By Bath Cabinet Makers
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from the quality furniture makers, Bath Cabinet
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Materials
Teak
H 40.16 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Italian Vintage Oak and Birch Wood Office Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Italian vintage office chest of drawers, made between the 50s and 60s in solid birch and oak
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 47.64 in W 24.81 in D 16.93 in
Lovely Pair of Burr Yew Wood Small Sized Tallboy Chests of Drawers Lamp Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Burr Yew wood tall boy chests of
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
H 29.93 in W 17.52 in D 13.39 in
Very Rare Mid Century Retro Vintage Teak Tallboy/Chest of Drawers by Alfred Cox
By Alfred Cox
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid Century modern teak and walnut tall chest of drawers. Designed in 1960s by the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Walnut
H 38.59 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Tallboy Chest of Drawer by Poul M. Volther 1950s
By Poul Volther
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in oak by Poul M. Volther for FDB Møbler 1950s. Model F-17. Front with 6
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maple Tallboy Chest of Drawers Secretary MCM
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern tallboy dresser. Reminiscent of a secretary. Made from Maple with five
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut & Teak from AY Crown Furniture, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from AY Crown Furniture - which is a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Walnut
H 46.46 in W 31.89 in D 18.9 in
Tall Boy by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen / P. Lauritsen & Son. BM 64 - 'Tallboy' chest of drawers in teak with eight drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1950s Italian Art Deco Midcentury Wood and White Marble Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Important and elegantly shaped Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dresser tallboy or chest of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
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Carrara Marble, Brass
H 49.61 in W 33.08 in D 18.9 in
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely fully restored age hand dyed brown leather luggage tallboy chest of
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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
H 39.57 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
ART DECO BURR WALNUT CABiNETS TALL BOY CHEST OF DRAWERS PLENTY STORAGE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
walnut veneer on hardwood cabinet tallboy chest of drawers is a magnificent piece that exudes elegance
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20th Century British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 57.09 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
Lovely age, colour and patina
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
This is a lovely chest
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 75.6 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in
Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Georgian, Circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy. An English, mahogany and oak chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian
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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 39.77 in D 20.87 in
Antique Chest of Drawers, Oak, English, Georgian, Tallboy, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers in oak. An English, late Georgian tallboy dating to late 18th
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 42.03 in W 47.25 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 figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
This is a
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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 walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
This is a lovely
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
H 67.33 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Oak
H 48.04 in W 26.97 in D 18.9 in
Antique Dutch Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Chiffonier, Vintage Tallboy Dresser
Located in PEGO, ES
Antique Dutch chest of drawers, 19th century chiffonier, vintage tallboy dresser, Old Country
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 19.3 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
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 73.82 in W 45.08 in D 20.28 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White
Located in LONDON, GB
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
H 46.46 in W 48.82 in D 26.38 in
American Furniture Company Gothic Revival Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
American Furniture Company Gothic or Spanish Renaissance Revival tallboy dresser, Circa 1930s
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Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 56.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
Settimanale Chest of drawers / Tallboy by Matteo Thun for Bieffeplast, 1985
Located in Surbiton, GB
A 'Settimanale' chest of drawers designed by Matteo Thun and produced by Bieffeplast in small
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
H 63 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1860 Grey White
Located in LONDON, GB
C 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 34.65 in W 32.29 in D 17.72 in
Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
is a substantial chest of drawers - with the drawers measuring 54cm in depth - making it ideal for
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 50.4 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy
Located in LONDON, GB
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of 9 Drawers Commode Tallboy 1870 Grey White
Located in LONDON, GB
painted chest of 9 drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs on the top rail and wood knobs.
It has
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 29.34 in W 38.98 in D 14.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of 4 Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 4 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark.
Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of 4 Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 4 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark.
Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960.
Oak tallboy chest, produced by Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Oak
Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely chest of drawers or dresser by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Crafted from French
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Vintage 1930s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
H 44 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
Angus Ross Cabinet Tallboy Drawers
Located in London, GB
and textile collection. The cabinet has since been fitted to function as a tall boy chest of drawers
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1990s British Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Oak
Stag Minstrel Chest Of Drawers Handpainted With 'Venetian Harlequin' Design
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Known for an appreciation of both form and function, Stag Minstrel tallboy chest of drawers is from
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Metal
H 44.1 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Rosewood tallboy chests, produced
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Chest / Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Art Deco walnut tallboy chest / cabinet. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Extremely Fine Mahogany Chest on Chest (Tallboy), 18th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exquisite testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional mahogany chest on chest, or
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Georgian 18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy having a moulded edge top above two
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality and charming mid-18th
century mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy,
having
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chest, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Oak
George III Figured Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest Circa 1760s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine George III , figured mahogany chest on chest dating to the 1760s , In excellent antique
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tallboy in the Manner of Robert Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The Prevost Tallboy
Important George III mahogany tallboy in the manner of Robert Gillow, the
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
tallboys are set apart from the British chest on chests of the period as they are made in one piece and so
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Antique 1790s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair 1960s Uniflex Chest of Draws by Gunther Hoffstead
By Gunther Hoffstead
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb rare pair of 1960s Danish inspired tallboy chest of drawers designed by Gunther Hoffstead
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Morris & Co. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut tallboy with internal sliding drawers.
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co. A Superior Quality Aesthetic Movement Walnut tallboy, with a polished top and dentil
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Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 64.18 in W 43.71 in D 23.43 in
Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Located in Belfast, IE
This wonderful mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy chest is of wonderful neat proportions.
Lovely
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George II Miniature Tallboy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II flame mahogany miniature tallboy, the moulded top over five graduated
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany tallboy, having a flared cornice, above an
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Esker Tallboy in Oak with Hand Carved Pattern
By Dunleavy Bespoke
Located in Caragh, IE
Contemporary Esker Tallboy or Chest of Drawers in Oak with Hand Carved Pattern
Tall chest of
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2010s Irish Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period mahogany tallboy with blind fret decoration to the frieze below the cornice and
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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Tallboy Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of tallboy chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tallboy chest of drawers — often made from wood, mahogany and walnut — can elevate any home. Tallboy chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian tallboy chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Alfred Cox and Bassett Furniture each produced beautiful tallboy chest of drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Tallboy Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for tallboy chest of drawers start at $354 and top out at $40,113 with the average selling for $2,830.
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.
Questions About Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
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