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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Regency
Style: George III
Vintage Regency John Stuart Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chest of drawers. Made by the iconic John Stuart group. Beautiful flame Mahogany with brass laurel detail. Signed on the inside. Perfect as a chest, sidebo...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
 A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished interior rests on pull out lopes, above an arrangement four graduating drawers with pi...
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1760s European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Regency Chest of Drawers Mahogany Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Regency Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers. Period Regency This Chest of Drawers and Upon Splay Feet with a Shaped Apron. The Chest of Drawers Having a...
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1980s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut corners, with four graduated drawers, orginal brass handels and bracket feet. English, ...
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Late 18th Century French George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Small Mahogany Bowfront Chest Of Drawers Circa 1800
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb bowfront mahogany chest of drawers circa 1800 from England chest which has the front as well as drawers curved small chest of drawers with a discreet marquetry inlay at the ...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. Having a brushing slide over three long drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on splayed feet and...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Circa 1800 English George III Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English George III period straight front chest of drawers, c.1800. 2 over 3 drawer form, raised on French splay feet. Choice veneers. Reproduction pulls in original holes (plus plugs...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Milling Road French Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in Portland, OR
French Regency chest of drawers by Milling Road a division of Baker Furniture. Finely crafted of maple in Italy and featuring a heavily distressed...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive George III period, late 18th century mahogany chest of drawers. Rectangular moulded top above three long graduated drawers with the original brass ring handles. This ch...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Regency Style Faux Bamboo & Tooled Leather Lingerie Chest Att. Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style faux bamboo lingerie / jewelry chest comprised of tooled leather, fruitwood, and bronze. It is attributed to Maitland-Smith. Each drawer front is beveled glas...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

20th Century Maison Jansen Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Mid 20th Century French Maison Jansen commode. In the regency style with bronze mounts and kingwood veneer. (Book on this item: Jansen Furniture By James Archer Abbott - page 248)
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20th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Baker Burl Wood Fretwork Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Regency tall chest of drawers. Made by the iconic Baker group and tagged inside the drawer. A chic tall shape in Burl wood with fretwork trim. Coordinating pieces also availa...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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 condition. superb colour & patina. Fluted canted corners to either side of the drawe...
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Mid-18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1810. With a single board top, 3 flame mahogany drawers with brass hardware, resting on slight serpentine shaped feet.
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1810s English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Regency Inlay Lingerie Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous vintage Regency chest of drawers. A chic inlay design with Ormolu details. Perfect as a lingerie chest. Vintage marble top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. The chest i...
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of Early 20th C. Olive Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Commodes
Located in East Hampton, NY
These rare olive wood veneer patchwork commodes in a waxed natural finish, provide ample storage with two large bottom drawers and 2 smaller upper drawers. The olive wood has been s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Olive

English Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany bedside cabinet table commode in original condition and with original finish. In very good antique condition with some minor stress cracks as is typical of a piec...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item features tooled leather gold gilt frame, original label, 4 drawers, quality craftsmanship, great style...
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Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Circa 1815 Regency Period Chiffonier, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1815 Regency period chiffonier, English. Rosewood with oak secondary wood. Brass upper gallery edge, well turned brass supports for the upper tier and brass grillwork for the d...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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 Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique early 19th century mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine quality early 19th Century mahogany bowfront Chest, boxwood strung throughout, having crossbanded top above brushing slide & four graduated drawers retaining original handles ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow fronted shape top with a beaded edge above two short and three long cockbe...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Beautiful Antique 18th Century Oak Chest Of Five Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful antique 18th century chest of five drawers , made by two short and three long drawers with brass swan handles standing on shapped ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Curved Regency period Commode Chest of drawers inlaid marble 18th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty little Regency period chest of drawers, curved on the front in inlaid native wood veneer and solid wood. It opens with four drawers in three separate rows. The upper row ...
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18th Century French Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over two over three drawers, brass bail handles. Bracket feet.
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany chest of 4 drawers having a quality figured mahogany caddy top with boxwood inlay stringing above 4 figured mahogany cockbeeded oak lined ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1780 in date. The curvaceous serpentine chest is made from the finest quality flame mahogany. The top features a moulded edge, it has four long graduated drawers above a shaped apron and it is raised on splayed bracket feet. Fitted with decorative brass handles and with working locks and key. This piece is truly unique and is guaranteed to bring beauty and charm to your home for many years to come. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE MAHOGANY THIS ITEM IS MADE OF IS SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA AND THIS TYPE OF MAHOGANY IS NOT SUBJECT TO CITES REGULATION. Condition: In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 98 x width 117 x depth 62 Dimensions in inches: Height 38.6 x width 46.1 x depth 24.4 Flame Mahogany Thomas Sheraton - 18th century Furniture designer, once characterized mahogany as "best suited to furniture where strength is demanded as well as a wood that works...
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1780s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany chest on stand having a quality mahogany rectangular top with a moulded edge above two short over two long drawers crossbanded in satinwood with o...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Regency Global Views Lacquered Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular pair of vintage Regency chest of drawers. Made by the iconic Global Views group and marked inside the drawer. Freshly lacquered a bright white with polished nickel ring...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of five drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in very good ...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest with Tooled Leather Slide, England, C 1830
Located in Norwalk, CT
Regency Chest, beautifully French polished mahogany with original solid brass pulls. Flared French feet. Purchased in 2000 from HRW Antiques in London...
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18th Century English Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Mahogany

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Inlay and Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A superb vintage Regency chest of drawers. A gorgeous combination of marquetry and inlay details. Stunning oyster Burl wood detail with brass hardware. Acquired from a Palm Beach est...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bachelors chest, late 18th century, With a plum pudding mahogany two board top with thumb molded front and side edges, a pull out brushing slide with two pull out...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers. It features two smaller drawers above three full-length drawers with original brass swan neck handles and decorative brass escutcheons on the lower drawers. Carved fluted pillars, in the classical style, flank either side of the drawers with the whole chest sitting on simple ogee bracket...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French Regency Style Marble Top Commode With Brass Hardware
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 33 in Width: 49 1/4 in Depth: 22 3/4 in This vintage French Regency style marble top commode is a great example of quality french furniture! If you look at the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

1740’s King George III Flame Mahogany Rosewood and Tulipwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Louisville, KY
This is perhaps one of our favorite pieces and one of the most sophisticated and uniquely finished chests from the mid 18th century. An English - King George III, Hepplewhite flame m...
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1740s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood

c. 1765-80 George III Period Chest on Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
George III period chest on chest, c.1765-80, English. Mahogany with oak secondary wood. Comprised of 2 short of 3 long over 3 long drawers. Dentil crown molding; fluted canted corner...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Three Drawers, Diamond Stringing
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian mahogany bowfront chest of three drawers with French feet and diamond shaped stringing on a boxwood ground. The skirt is shaped on all three sides and is set off b...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A Fine Late 18th/ Early 19th Century George III Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and very well made Antique three drawer chest with Canted corners, handsome chosen wood, Urn Motif Brass Ring Pulls, Ribbon Motif Escutcheons, inlaid Diamond shaped center...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III English, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CARDBOARD CABINET JORGE III English, 18th Century and in mahogany wood and other woods. Bands and fillets in satinwood, box with two drawers and two doors, bronze fittings, zoomorph...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Baker Collectors Edition Burl Wood Bombe Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency chest of drawers. A beautiful Bombe front with a scalloped apron along the bottom. Made by the iconic Baker Furniture group. Marked inside the drawer. Acqu...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top, circa 1780. With four graduated cockbeaded drawers and a pull-out slide. Retaining its original brass swan-neck handles, locks and key escutcheons. This very useful Georgian bachelor (or bachelor's) chest was designed with a pull-out slide for ironing and folding clothes...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

HENREDON Burl Walnut Regency Style Commode Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Regency style commode cabinet by Henredon. Burl walnut with brass hardware; serpentine shape, bevel edge to top, protruded corners to front sides, elaborately carved columns at sid...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Oak Commode Chest of Drawers - George III / Chippendale Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers/Commode. Large deep drawers for functional storage. Does show signs of wear and some loss of wood. Structurally sound. See images.
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19th Century French George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany w/ Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany with Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers, & Ogee Feet, England
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III English Satinwood & Banded Bow Fronted Chest Commode Circa 1790
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb George III satinwood bow fronted four drawer chest/commode. English. Circa 1790. The commode chest has four long graduated drawers over a shaped apron, on splayed feet. It retains the original brass handles, which is rare. Veneered over solid oak in the finest quarter-sawn satinwood, banded in rosewood and mahogany, with boxwood stringing throughout. It has has been sympathetically re-finished, still retaining some authentic marks to highlight its genuine heritage. To the left hand side near the back there is some slight damage to the banding and a small piece of veneer has been re-glued back on near the escutcheon of the third drawer down. Please refer to the photographs. The drawers are lined in oak with handmade dovetail construction. The drawer sides have had slivers of oak added to make the drawers run better. The underside of the top has neat butterfly construction to the oak join, always a sign of a well made piece. There is no woodworm. Originally a commode occupied a prominent position in a house, not always for bedroom use...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Satinwood, Rosewood

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period. Crafted in solid, high quality mahogany, the chest on chest features 5 top drawers ...
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19th Century European George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

THEODORE ALEXANDER Walnut Wine Motif Regency Occasional Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Regency style occasional chest by Theodore Alexander. Walnut with a distressed finish, lighter and darker finish inlays, banded top with bullnose edge, brass ring hardware, and a b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and very well made Antique English Georgian Chest-On-Chest with fine traditional form and handsome chosen wood. The Chest is large and has sizable Brass Batwing pulls a...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Restored 1950s George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our exquisite pair of George III chest of drawers, originating from the 1950s. These masterpieces, crafted from the finest mahogany wood, are a testament to the unmatched skills of our in-house craftsmen. Each dresser...
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1950s European George III Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Regency 19th Century Carved French Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency chest of drawers. A beautifully carved heavy Walnut cabinet with gorgeous brass hardware. Lots of great patina from time. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, London
A fine quality Chippendale period chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany. English, c. 1770 Why we like it We have chosen it for its sturdy proportions, superb quality and ...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Rare Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Side Cabinets with Brass Lattice Fronts
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Pair of Exquisite Regency Period Mahogany Side Cabinets with Decorative Brass Lattice Fronts Internal measurements Depth of shelf 24cm Internal Cabinet Height 77cm
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19th Century British Regency Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique George lll small mahogany chest of 5 drawers with brushing slide having a superb quality mahogany rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above a brushing s...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very small and fine quality antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1790-1810 period. It is very well made and has l...
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1790s British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Stunning Satinwood 18th Century George III Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A Fine Satinwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers Of the George III Period Constructed in satinwood with rosewood crossbanding, the serpentine c...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture Expresso Finish Chest of Drawers Milling Road Collection
Located in Toledo, OH
Baker Furniture Expresso Finish Chest of Drawers Milling Road Collection, circa late 20th century. Regency Style. Made in Italy. Dark maple wood original finish with antiqued hardwar...
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Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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