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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Georgian
18th Century Georgian Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Late 18th c mahogany caddy top chest of drawers circa 1780. Clean Lines.
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Fine Quality Large Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers from circa 1900, An
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
This Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating back to around 1900, showcases exquisite craftsmanship and generous proportions. Ensuring stability, there are no loose joints...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Period Victorian Wellington Chest Blonde Oak
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Wellington Chest is Raised upon a Plinth Base. Having an Arrangement of 8 Oak Lined Drawers. Featuring Carved Corbels. This Chest Has a Typical Wellington Locking System. Histor...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th C. George III Coromandel Lacquer Commode, Sourced by Albert Hadley
Located in Southampton, NY
George III Coromandel Lacquer Commode with Later Top & Later Handles. Sourced by repute by Albert Hadley from Mallet. A handsome English commode from the Late 18th Century made in Co...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine chest in figured mahogany of an original colour and patina. Good features include the brushing slide, canted corners with blind fret a...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Rare Tall and Narrow Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A Wonderful Mahogany Chest of Drawers This is a lovely tall and narrow 18th century and later mahogany chest of drawers. It was originally sold by G D Blay Antiques, on 25th Septemb...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1760 BURR WALNUT GEORGE III BANK / CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime George III circa 1760 Burr Walnut bank of drawers Please note the delivery fee lis...
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1760s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

FINE PAIR OF ALTHORP SPENCER HOUSE FLAMED HARDWOOD SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored Althorp Spencer House Flamed Mahogany chest of drawers, des...
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20th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

George III Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular bow front top over two over three graduated long drawers. Splayed French feet.
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A walnut feather banded chest of drawers in exceptional condition. Two short over three graduating drawers with brass handles and escutcheons. Raised on bracket feet with a shapely...
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18th Century British George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian Mahogany fitted 30 drawer Coin Collectors Chest Cornice Carved with Scottish Thistle & Leaf decoration. Beaded Detail Beneath, 2 Doors with ...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Georgian Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Georgian tall chest with finished top, the crown molding features ''wall of Troy'' dentil. The seven graduated drawers have overlapping edges, the secondary wood is oak, solid brass...
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1850s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Steel

Continental Haberdashery Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderfully presented bank of haberdashery drawers in limed oak with a generous thick plank top. Six unusually large smooth-running frieze drawers with original brass loop handles...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century Mahogany Pedestal Chest, Having Well Figured Rectangular Top Over Five Drawers Retaining Original Turned Wooden Knobs, Raised On Original Plinth ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers. This Chest of Drawers Features 6 Ash Lined Drawers with Turned Knobs. The Top 3 Drawers Having Decorative Timbers. Circa 1860 An Extra Feature of...
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1860s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

English George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Form Bedside Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English inlaid mahogany bedside commode of serpentine form, the front panel embellished with a well-executed satinwood inlaid conch shell. The sides and back consist of spindles a...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Boxwood

Antique Georgian Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand from the 18th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian chest of drawers from the mid-18th century (c. 1750), crafted from figured walnut and placed on a later stand from a...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb large oak and pine chest of drawers, with two short over three long drawers. Original brass hoop handles to each drawer all raised upon turned bun feet. In untouched condi...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

Chest of Drapers Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really useful 19th C chest of four drapers drawers. Lovely architectural handles. 1890. Reference: 8254 Dimensions 67.5 inches (171 cms) Wide 34 inches...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

Walnut two over two chest of drawers on original casters English Early 20th Cent
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Walnut two over two chest of drawers on original casters in good condition, Graduated drawers. Previously a dressing table and would have had a mirror to the back but now converted b...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Style Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique Wellington chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstand...
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1930s British Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4769, fine quality Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers, having figured top with moulded edge above 7 graduated, oak lined drawers fitted with original turned handles and fl...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Exquisite antique English oak 18th century Georgian era chest on chest - chest of drawers. Late 18th - Early 19th c. A gorgeous example of an 18th century English "chest on chest" - ...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Victorian Tall Boy Chest Drawers Serpentine 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Circa 1900 This chest of drawers stands upon splay feet with a shaped apron. Having an arrangement of 6 graduated oak lined drawers. The drawer ...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest  circa 1830. Fine quality chest on chest from the channel islands, comprising of 2 sections.  Cornice decorated with greek ...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Georgian Chest Drawers Mahogany 1800 Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Drawers. Standing on nicely shaped bracket feet. Circa 1800 The Mahogany and pine lined drawers with original locks and original turned knobs. The...
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Early 1800s Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Circa Late 1700s Georgian High Boy Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 1700s Georgian tall chest of six graduated drawers in oak with pierced batwing brasses and beaded drawers on high bracket feet.
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Early 1700s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a wonderful decorative oyster venered top with a cross grained thumb moulded edge above two short over three long graduated oak lined drawers, with shaped and engraved brass plate...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century mahogany chest of drawers in the Georgian style, the moulded edge top above four graduated oak lined drawers with the original brass engraved swan nec...
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1880s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top circa 1870. Stunning french commode of grand proportions beautifully veneered in palisander from the rosewood fa...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Paint

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

Early 20th Century Widdicomb Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Mirror on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Widdicomd Mahogany Serpentine front commode Chest of drawers with detachable Mirror on Wheels. Measures 45" in width, 23" in depth and 34" in height and 68" ta...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Late 18th Century Mahogany Single Tall Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th or early 19th century English single tall chest made from mahogany. The top has a crown over a dentil molding, following down to simple sides. The front of the case has f...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Victorian Oak Country House Hall Umbrella Stand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large antique Victorian oak country house entrance hall stand, by the world renowned cabinet maker Edwards & Roberts, Circa 1890 in date...
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1890s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

English Georgian Style Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Sheraton Style Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian style walnut four-drawer chest from the 20th century with carved legs. This exquisite English Georgian style walnut four-drawer chest, dating back to the 20th cen...
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20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Burl Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Four Drawers Chest / Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining area with this Beautiful Mid-19th Century English Burl Mahogany Silverware Chest or Small Server, a piece of furniture th...
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1890s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Beautiful high grade pattern and Colouration to the wood, original back and handles. Bottom drawer built into the plynth...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel. Ideal kitchen is...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fine Burr Walnut Georgian Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s In the Manner of Queen Anne & George 1st Burr Walnut Quarter veneer on top with cross banding, 4 Burr Walnut Graduated Drawers, wi...
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden top, sides and drawers, with brass handles. Pine clad back panel. Ideal kitchen is...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Miniature Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 19th century mahogany miniature bow fronted chest of drawers, with moulded mahogany cross banded top, above two short over three long drawers, fitted with turned rosewood knobs...
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19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid 19th century walnut inlaid Maltese commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century walnut inlaid maltese commode circa 1850. Delightful maltese inlaid commode of small proportions. Inlaid and cross banded with various exotic woods.  Star motif to...
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Mid-19th Century Maltese Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated drawers, originally with a fitted top drawer, now retaining the slide, decorated with flame book matched veneers. English, circa 1770. Published: Hinkley, F. Lewis: ‘The More Significant Georgian Furniture’, London, 1990, p. 80, pl.136. Footnote: Henry Hill (1741–1778) was a successful cabinet maker, upholsterer, coach maker, decorator, auctioneer and estate agent, who was listed in 15 properties in and around Marlborough, Wiltshire. His commissions were wide ranging from insurance cover, furniture and even the supply of trout and crayfish to Paul Methuen of Corsham Court; upholstery and coach building for Lord Bruce (later Marquis of Ailesbury) of Tottenham Park; another coach for 1st Earl of Radnor...
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1770s English Georgian Antique 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

Fine Vintage Mahogany Chest-OnChest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large 1940’s Mahogany Chest with three small top drawers over six large drawers. The Chest has canted and fluted corners on the upper section with Greek Key banding at the top over...
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20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Georgian Country Commode
Located in west palm beach, FL
Rich warm old grain antique four drawer commode that features gorgeous traditional oval pulls with a classic delicate drop handle. Acquired...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Georgian Walnut Chest on chest with Secretaire, circa 1760
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and rare Georgian period Walnut Tallboy with a secretaire drawer, having wonderful fluted canted corners, having the original brass handles to the drawer fronts and si...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of superb quality, this sits on bracket feet, has canted ...
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique English Flame Mahogany Chest Of Drawers for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic chest of drawers, the top with a carved edge over a slim slide pull lined in green felt with brass open drop pulls. The four graduated drawers with fine brass beaded bales ...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C English painted oak and pine chest of drawers. 1790. Reference: 8202 Dimensions 42.5 inches (108 cms) Wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) Deep 42 inches (107 cms) High
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

English Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th C English bowfront chest of drawers. 1840. Reference: 8201 Dimensions 43 inches (109 cms) Wide 22 inches (56 cms) Deep 42 inches (107 cms) High
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers This is an unusual piece of Victorian Furniture it is a tall chest of 5 deep graduated drawers, the draw...
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1890s Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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 colour & condition & retaining all original brass escutcheon handles & steel locks. Ma...
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18th Century Irish George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1980s Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 24"W x 14.5...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III / Chippendale Oak Chest of Drawers. Quarter sawn oak, cross banding with canted corners. Very original condition. Retains the original brasses, steel locks and bracket fee...
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18th Century English George III Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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

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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