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19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English chest of drawers features a straight front silhouette with beautifully
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Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Chest of Drawers

$4,975
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century English chest of drawers A 19th Century Chest of drawes of mahogany wood with 4
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Chest of Drawers

$1,750
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture, featuring
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Antique 1840s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Chest of Drawers

$5,975
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century English chest of drawers An 19th century English mahogany chest of drawers with 4
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Antique 19th Century British Dressers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Chest of Drawers

$2,343
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
feet. This style of furniture was popular in England during the early 19th century. All the drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Chest of Drawers

$3,975
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful English chest of drawers, dating to the Mid-1800s. The mahogany wood has soft
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Chest of Drawers

$3,975
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such a great little country English oak chest from the mid 1800s. So simple and clean four
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Antique 1850s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Chest of Drawers

$3,275
19th Century English Chest of Drawer
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English chest of drawers showcases striking mahogany grain with a warm French
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawer
19th Century English Chest of Drawer

19th Century English Chest of Drawer

$3,975
English Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture, featuring
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Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Regency Chest of Drawers
English Regency Chest of Drawers

English Regency Chest of Drawers

$4,975
English chest of drawers mahogany 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
Antique mahogany chest of four drawers provides good Storage. The drawers slide easily and the
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Antique 1890s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English chest of drawers mahogany 19 th century
English chest of drawers mahogany 19 th century

English chest of drawers mahogany 19 th century

$3,800
English 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in MILL, NL
Oak chest of drawers / chest of drawers. Original from England, mid 19th century. In very good
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Chest of Drawers
English 19th Century Chest of Drawers

English 19th Century Chest of Drawers

$2,314
19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Regency Campaign Chest of Drawers exemplifies the refined practicality associated with
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers

$4,600
19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic English George III mahogany bow front chest the top with straight edge over four
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Antique 1820s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers

$4,800
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely English 2 over 3 pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$3,675
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$2,675
19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
hardwood during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The chest features four graduated drawers (meaning
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Antique 19th Century English Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers

$4,675
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$3,475
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$3,875
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
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Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$3,275
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$2,480
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$3,475
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$3,475
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$3,475
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single plank, which has a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$1,695
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England. The top has wonderful graining and a beveled
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$2,595
English 19th century Chest of Drawers with carved front
Located in MILL, NL
Great looking Original English chest of drawers. Standing on base with 2 extra drawers. Made in
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English 19th century Chest of Drawers with carved front
English 19th century Chest of Drawers with carved front

English 19th century Chest of Drawers with carved front

$4,501
19th Century Bleached English Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
Great color on this 19th century bleached English mahogany bowfront chest of drawers. 2 drawers
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Bleached English Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
19th Century Bleached English Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

19th Century Bleached English Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers

$2,900
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
UK circa 1850
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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$3,950
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand 19th century country English provincial chest of drawers or commode crafted from thick pine
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Antique 19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Chest of Drawers

$6,800
19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers

$4,475
19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers

$3,875
19th Century English Pine Chest Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest Drawers

$3,175
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely English 2 over 2 pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely
Category

Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$3,675
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
Category

Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$2,430
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina
Category

Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$2,575
English Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Elegance meets history in this late 19th-century English Bowfront Chest of Drawers. Crafted with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century
English Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century

English Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Late 19th Century

$5,800
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina. The wood has a warm glow, that is
Category

Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$2,975
19th Century English Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful circa 1860 English Jacobean of chest drawers. As traditional with the Jacobean
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Antique 1850s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century English Jacobean Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Jacobean Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Jacobean Chest of Drawers

$3,675
19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
Campaign chest of drawers handmade in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. The chest is made
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers / Dresser
19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers / Dresser

19th Century English Campaign Chest of Drawers / Dresser

$4,200
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. The chest features eight
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$3,700
English Early 19th Century Regency Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Regency chest of drawers in black polished mahogany. Top with moulded edge, below an arrangement
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Early 19th Century Regency Chest of Drawers
English Early 19th Century Regency Chest of Drawers

English Early 19th Century Regency Chest of Drawers

$3,161
Carved Oak Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A reverent echo of 17th century English cabinetry, this 19th-century oak chest of drawers embodies
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Antique 19th Century British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Carved Oak Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century
Carved Oak Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century

Carved Oak Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century

$4,200
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features
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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany

19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany

$2,017
Early 19th Century English Georgian Period Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century bowfront chest of drawers, English. Georgian period. Bowfront, 2 short over 3
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English Georgian Period Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century English Georgian Period Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century English Georgian Period Bowfront Chest of Drawers

$2,800
English Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Pine Chest of Drawers. This chest embodies the warmth, simplicity, and craftmanship
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English Pine Chest of Drawers
English Pine Chest of Drawers

English Pine Chest of Drawers

$2,400
Large early 19th century English antique chest of drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this large early 19th-century English antique chest of drawers featuring five
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Antique Early 19th Century Classical Roman Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large early 19th century English antique chest of drawers
Large early 19th century English antique chest of drawers

Large early 19th century English antique chest of drawers

$1,364
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lemonwood chest of drawers with straight and rectangular top board that has five drawers to the
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century

Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century

$1,305
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
This late 19th-0early 20th century English handsome large and tall chest of drawers in rich
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers

$3,322 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bachelors chest, having a leather lined brushing
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$2,731
19th Century Chest of Drawers - English Mahogany Two-body Desk
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Chest of Drawers - English Mahogany Two-body Desk
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Chest of Drawers - English Mahogany Two-body Desk
19th Century Chest of Drawers - English Mahogany Two-body Desk

19th Century Chest of Drawers - English Mahogany Two-body Desk

$9,493
Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers. Georgian chest of drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers
Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers

Mid-19th Century English Honduras Mahogany Georgian Chest of Drawers

$3,400
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of five drawers in mahogany wood, 19th century. Two legs with discs and a curved back base
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Spain, 19th Century

$1,661
19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany
Located in Richmond, VA
Very good 19th century English 4-drawer bowfront chest of drawers with figured mahogany on bracket
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany
19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany

19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany

$4,400
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Campaign secretary chest of drawers hand-made in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. This is
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers

$4,272
6.5 Late 19th Century English George III Graduated Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nine-drawers chest-on-chest A graduated piece with 9 drawers. Brass pulls. Dove-tailed joints
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Antique Late 19th Century North American George III Commodes and Chests ...

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Mahogany

6.5 Late 19th Century English George III Graduated Chest of Drawers
6.5 Late 19th Century English George III Graduated Chest of Drawers

6.5 Late 19th Century English George III Graduated Chest of Drawers

$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
19th English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers is a beautifully designed piece of furniture
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Antique 1850s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
19th English Bow Front Chest of Drawers

19th English Bow Front Chest of Drawers

$4,975
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, wonderfully proportioned and in
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

$4,792
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19th Century English Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 19th century English chest of drawers available for sale. The range of distinct 19th century English chest of drawers — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. 19th century English chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 19th century English chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Regency 19th century English chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Gillows of Lancaster London and Hobbs Co. each produced beautiful 19th century English chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are 19th Century English Chest Of Drawers?

19th century English chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,946, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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