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Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Regency
Recognized Seller Listings
English Antique Patinated Worn Elm Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH PATINATED ELM CHEST OF FOUR DRAWERS Raised on bracket feet; circa first quarter of the 19th century Item # 402ZPB08Q This gorgeous heavily worn and patinated elm chest of dr...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Antique Patinated Worn Elm Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
English Antique Patinated Worn Elm Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century

English Antique Patinated Worn Elm Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century

Fine Maison Jansen Brass Inlay and Exotic Marquetry Regency Commode, c. 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful fine Maison Jansen commode (France, c. 1960s) with exotic marquetry woods, brass inlay and brass trim, a similar example documented in the book 'Jansen Furniture' by Jame...
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Maison Jansen Brass Inlay and Exotic Marquetry Regency Commode, c. 1960s
Fine Maison Jansen Brass Inlay and Exotic Marquetry Regency Commode, c. 1960s

Fine Maison Jansen Brass Inlay and Exotic Marquetry Regency Commode, c. 1960s

18th Century Regencé Period Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1730-1750
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE REGENCÉ PERIOD WALNUT COMMODE WITH BIRD-FORM PULLS France, circa 1730-50 Item # 010PXZ21Q A rare and very fine 18th century commode of the Regencé period, this substantial c...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Regencé Period Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1730-1750
18th Century Regencé Period Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1730-1750

18th Century Regencé Period Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1730-1750

Documented and Important Maison Jansen Ormolu Mounted Regency Commode, c. 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent and fine Maison Jansen ormolu mounted commode (France, c. 1950), documented in the book 'Jansen Furniture' by James Archer Abbot (see photos). This important cabinet wa...
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Mid-20th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Brass

Documented and Important Maison Jansen Ormolu Mounted Regency Commode, c. 1950
Documented and Important Maison Jansen Ormolu Mounted Regency Commode, c. 1950

Documented and Important Maison Jansen Ormolu Mounted Regency Commode, c. 1950

Late Regency Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Wellington Chest Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency brass-inlaid mahogany Wellington chest attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form with a porphyry top above seven leather-inset drawers, the top one with a hinged fron...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late Regency Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Wellington Chest Attributed to Gillows
Late Regency Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Wellington Chest Attributed to Gillows

Late Regency Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Wellington Chest Attributed to Gillows

19th Century Demilune Satinwood Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency demilune satinwood commode. The top and bow-fronted doors cross-banded with burr walnut and inlaid with fruitwood. Containing one interior shelf and termin...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

19th Century Demilune Satinwood Commode
19th Century Demilune Satinwood Commode

19th Century Demilune Satinwood Commode

English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser
Located in New York, NY
English Regency-style (Circa 1840) rosewood Gothic design chest of drawers with pagoda mirror top.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser
English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser

English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser

Pair of English Regency Ebonized Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style ebonized 2 grill door commodes with brass inlay and satinwood trim (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century English Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Regency Ebonized Commodes
Pair of English Regency Ebonized Commodes

Pair of English Regency Ebonized Commodes

English Regency Mahogany Commode
Located in New York, NY
English Regency mahogany and ebonized trimmed commode with flaired back sides and 2 drawers over 2 large doors trimmed with bronze lion heads and claw...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Mahogany Commode
English Regency Mahogany Commode

English Regency Mahogany Commode

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18th Century Italian Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
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18th Century Italian Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
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Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century English Chest of Drawers

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Satinwood Demilune Painted Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Hand painted Demilune one door Cabinet, Walnut Satinwood 19th Century, front door with romantic painting scene and flowers painted on the sides.
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19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic empire shape, flanked with a full column, each with a bronze finish. two-door. Solid wood, circa 1900. (O-239)
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19th Century Empire Commode
19th Century Empire Commode

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H 37.41 in W 27.96 in D 10.63 in
Walnut Chest of Drawers - Venice 1750 Commode
Located in Albignasego, IT
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19th Century English Regency Breakfront Bookcase Attributed to Gillows Lancaster

19th Century English Regency Breakfront Bookcase Attributed to Gillows Lancaster

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19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

H 38 in W 41.25 in D 19.13 in
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Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

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H 32.75 in W 41.63 in D 21.25 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
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18th Century French Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

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Previously Available Items
Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Rosewood Cross-Banding, English, ca. 1830
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Flame Mahogany Bowfront Chest-of-Drawers, the top with rosewood and satinwood cross-banding; with four graduated drawers, with original brass hardware, each plate with an embossed fo...
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Mahogany

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Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Rosewood Cross-Banding, English, ca. 1830

Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Rosewood Cross-Banding, English, ca. 1830

H 34 in W 34 in D 19 in
Early 19th Century Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century mahogany chest on chest or tallboy, the moulded edge top above a selection of eight drawers, two short over six...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Tallboy
Early 19th Century Mahogany Tallboy

Early 19th Century Mahogany Tallboy

H 67 in W 40 in D 19 in
Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very well made chiffonier in the Regency taste from the last quarter of the 19th century, it is a nearly perfect replication of the period with exquisite rosewood veneers and fine ...
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19th Century British Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console
Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console

Regency Style Brass-Mounted Rosewood Chiffonier Server Console

H 53.31 in W 42 in D 16.13 in
Regency Solid Mahogany Small Chest with Four Graduated Drawers, English
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Regency solid mahogany small chest with four graduated drawers, on stylized bracket feet, English, circa 1830.
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Mahogany

Regency Solid Mahogany Small Chest with Four Graduated Drawers, English
Regency Solid Mahogany Small Chest with Four Graduated Drawers, English

Regency Solid Mahogany Small Chest with Four Graduated Drawers, English

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Located in Culver City, CA
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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Regency Chest of Drawers

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H 40.5 in W 36 in D 19 in
Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Bedside Lockers After George Hepplewhite
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency pair of mahogany two tier bow front bedside lockers in the manner of George Hepplewhite, the moulded top with line inlaid sa...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Bedside Lockers After George Hepplewhite
Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Bedside Lockers After George Hepplewhite

Early 19th Century Regency Pair of Bedside Lockers After George Hepplewhite

H 31.75 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Pair of English Regency Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo and Green Marble Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Regency style (20th Century) green lacquered Chinoiserie design commodes with 2 concave doors & 3 drawers and faux bamboo trim & green marble top (PRICED AS Pair).
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Early 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Faux Bamboo

Pair of English Regency Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo and Green Marble Commodes
Pair of English Regency Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo and Green Marble Commodes

Pair of English Regency Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo and Green Marble Commodes

H 33.5 in W 51.5 in L 33.5 in
Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar’s Jewelry Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
An amazing artifact of the powerful, centuries-old Mughal dynasty, this jewelry casket was almost certainly created for and used by the last Mughal Empe...
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19th Century Asian Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar’s Jewelry Casket
Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar’s Jewelry Casket

Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar’s Jewelry Casket

H 23.75 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
Regency Style "the Commodious Chest" by Theodore Alexander for Althorp
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This very fine reproduction after the original in Althorp was designed by Theodore Alexander in the Althorp Living Home collection and is called “the Co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Regency Style "the Commodious Chest" by Theodore Alexander for Althorp
Regency Style "the Commodious Chest" by Theodore Alexander for Althorp

Regency Style "the Commodious Chest" by Theodore Alexander for Althorp

H 36 in W 52 in D 20 in
Pair of Regency Flame Mahogany Side Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Each fitted with a frieze drawer over a pair of paneled doors featuring finely figured mahogany opening to adjustable shelves; on a plinth base.
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1820s English Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency Flame Mahogany Side Cabinets
Pair of Regency Flame Mahogany Side Cabinets

Pair of Regency Flame Mahogany Side Cabinets

H 35.5 in W 33.5 in D 13 in
Antique French Regency Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Regency style chest of drawers in solid bleached blond walnut, with peg construction, five dovetailed drawers with o...
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19th Century French Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique French Regency Style Chest of Drawers
Antique French Regency Style Chest of Drawers

Antique French Regency Style Chest of Drawers

H 34 in W 54 in D 24 in
Unusual English Mahogany Table Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual English mahogany small cabinet of breakfront form, the line inlaid top above 15 similarly inlaid drawers all resting on toupie feet. Circa 1835.
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19th Century English Antique Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Unusual English Mahogany Table Cabinet
Unusual English Mahogany Table Cabinet

Unusual English Mahogany Table Cabinet

H 29 in W 35 in D 11.5 in

Regency commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Maitland Smith, Baker Furniture Company, Maison Jansen, and Henredon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $971 and tops out at $67,000 while the average work can sell for $3,716.

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