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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Rococo
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
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Georgian mahogany commode. Two small drawers sit above three large drawers each with pierced swan neck handles and brass escute...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bow front four-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood banding and original brass hardw...
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1980s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with carved molded top edge and cluster column detail. A full-length brush slide sits above four long drawers which are flanked on e...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Mahogany
George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Kettering, GB
A George I Walnut Bureau, a beautiful and very original example. The fall-front over two short and two long drawers. Internally a central cupboa...
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18th Century British George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely figured top above a selection of...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode repainted in faint pale grey with original brass hardware and locks. Three bow front drawers over cabriolet legs.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Burled Walnut Georgian Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century burled walnut Georgian chest. Three upper small drawers and three lower large drawers. Fluted corner columns, Brass hardware with bracket feet. Wonderful old warm patina.
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Other
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A diminutive bow front Swedish Rococo commode. Three drawers over a carved skirt; sits atop cabriole feet. Original brass hardware and locks. Tastefully repainted in pale greyish-whi...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo commode with four drawers and fantastic shape & proportions. ca 1760 Stockholm, Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th century Georgian mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Georgian Mahogany Antique Gentleman’s Chest
Dating from Around 1800 In the Georgian Era, This Delightful Mahogany Antique Campaign Gentleman’s...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine antique Swedish rococo chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is made by hand in Swedish solid pine around 1770. It has curved drawers and table top. The chest...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Elegant Danish Chiffonier With Cabriole Legs in Lemon Tree, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This small luxurious and elegant Antique Danish chiffonier with cabriole legs is a true testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the late 19th century. Crafted from the rare and p...
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Late 19th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790
Located in Hudson, NY
Very handsome, 18th century bachelors chest with pull out writing surface.
Made with dense hard mahogany and oak. It may be small but it is heavy and substantial. We'll make peace wi...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Oak, Mahogany
ViNTAGE GEORGIAN STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS BEVAN FUNELL J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Bevan Funnell Style Chest Of Drawers.
The vintage Georgian style chest of drawers by ...
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Danish rococo breakfront chest of three drawers.
Crafted in oak wood and later professional painted in a light ocher yellow with a lovely patina.
Denmark 1750-1760
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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers of nice proportions, having a lovely crossbanded figured t...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Accrington, GB
A large chest of drawers dating to the early part of the 19th century and painted in a geometric style. The chest is in very good condition with the perfect amount of wear to the pai...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
LOVELY GEORGIAN STYLE SMALL CHEST OF DRAWERS SiDE TABLE WITH BUTLER TRAY J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Georgian Style Three Drawer Chest Side Table With Butler Tray.
The Georgian style small chest of drawers side table with Butler tray is a ch...
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20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest or Petite Commode, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1760 mahogany bachelor's chest or petite commode having single solid board top with molded edge atop pullout brushing slide over four drawers with original brass...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Decorative 18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative 18th Century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured and crossbanded top above four graduated oak lined drawers with brass oval plate handles, t...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chest of drawers with intarsia and marble top, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
French chest of drawers with two drawers. Produced in France around 1880. made of walnut wood and marble top. Decorated with brass handles and floral inlay.
Very good condition.
Wo...
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1880s French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Metal
19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and investment. This piece features original hardware and 4 drawers. This is perfect for any setting whether it be a traditional design space or wabi sabi look.
Thank you for stopping by Crystal Nichols...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Two Part Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality figured walnut two part chest of five drawers having a solid walnut top with a moulded edge above two short and three long figured walnut inlaid oak lined dr...
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18th Century English George I Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with a slide-out tray over three bow front drawers. Decoratively carved apron. Repainted in soft grey with original locks and old (but not original) brass ha...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Oak
English Georgian Burl Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Graduated Chest of Drawers C 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian rectangular book matched burl walnut graduated chest of drawers with satinwood feather bandings and ebony checkered inlays, period folia...
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1750s English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Antique Chest of Drawers on Legs
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique chest of drawers on legs. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s.
It is a very useful size, it is slim and taking up very little spa...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George II Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A fine piece. With a rectangular hinged top that folds forward and has two pull out supports, The interior with walnut veneers. With a long drawer over two small drawers over two lon...
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1740s English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo commode with original brass pulls and keyhole covers and later locks. Later soft white paint.
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Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Georgian 18th Century Elm Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Delightful Mid 18th Century, George II Period, Elm Chest Having Superbly Figured Top With Attractive Crossbanded Decoration, Over Two Short And Three Long Drawers Retaining Origina...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Georgian Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser in the Manner of Baker Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1940s
Carved mahogany, with stunning flame m...
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Mahogany
18th century English Seaweed Inlaid Chest of Frame
Located in Charleston, SC
Nice early George II period 18th century English seaweed inlaid chest of frame. Top consists of two drawers over three while the base has three drawers. The seaweed inlay is fabulous...
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18th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut nightstand/Chest Of two Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s two drawer night stand/chest of drawers with a solid mahogany carcass, burr walnut fronts and metal handles.
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut Serpentine Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s four drawer night stand/chest of drawers with a solid mahogany carcass, burr walnut fronts and metal handles.
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Blue Rococo Small Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge of the top is carried down through the 3 drawer fronts and bottom apron resulting in an elega...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique Rococo Painted Large Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls and rests on cabriolet feet.
It has been given an exc...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
1760s Rococo Period Swedish Light Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Pull-Out
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo period neutral light grey painted chest from circa 1760 with three drawers topped by a discreet pull-out, serpentine front, cabriole legs and ormolu hardware. Emanat...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bowfront Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above a selection of two ...
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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 two parts divided by a cross grain moulding the reeded upper section consists of a c...
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17th Century English George II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Burl
ANTiQUE GEORGIAN TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLIES INSIDE SALESMAN DESKTOP CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning little collectors cabinet in the form of a Georgian chest of drawers which houses four shelves...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Mahogany
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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