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Unique 18th Century George II
Dummy
Fronted Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The unique 18th century George II mahogany architects bachelors chest, C. 1730-1740. England
The
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18th Century English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Bachelor Chest /Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Paul McCobb. It is made of solid wood. It
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Mid-19th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Birch
Early 18th Century George I Figured Walnut Bachelors Chest, C.1720-1730
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare early 18th-century compact George I figured walnut bachelors chest
The quarter
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Rare Small Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bachelors Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare small antique George III quality mahogany Bachelors chest of 5 drawers having a quality
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18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Other
Pennsylvania Chippendale Walnut Antique Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers c. 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, Feet & brasses replaced
This precious little American Chippendale bachelor's chest of drawers is a
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1780s American Chippendale Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Floral Painted Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawer Bachelor Chest Set c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawer Bachelor Chest Set c1920.
34 3/4" x 34" x 20".
A pair of
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Early 20th Century Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
PAIR Extraordinary Antique English Inlaid Yew wood Q.A. style Bachelor
s Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This extraordianry PAIR of Antique English inlaid and crossbanded Yew wood Bachelor's Chests were
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Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut, Pine, Yew
Small Antique Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique mahogany chest of drawers has really nice small proportions and is of high quality. On
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Diminutive English Bachelors Chest Mahogany, circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Diminutive English chest. Mahogany with bracket feet. Very nice cast brass pulls.
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1790s English Chippendale Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Exceptional quality antique burr walnut chest of drawers of small proportions & with a lovely
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Early 20th Century British George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
English Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany graduated four-drawer chest of drawers with brushing slide, original
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1780s British Chippendale Antique Bachelors Chest
Pair of 19th century Mahogany Bachelor Chests
Located in Hopewell, NJ
One slightly bigger than the other, a great pair of small commodes, excellent as night tables on either side of a bed.
2 small drawers on top, 3 full size drawers below.
Second com...
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Nice George I Figured Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Hinged top with cross banded and molded edge folding forward exposing a writing surface over pull-out leaf supports, above three drawers raised on bracket feet. All original hardware...
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1720s English George I Antique Bachelors Chest
George II Style Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular folding top over four drawers raised on bracket feet.
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1720s English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Other
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular molded top over a slide over four graduated drawers , bracket feet.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with molded corners and edge, with brushing slide over four graduated drawers. Brass bail handles. Bracket feet.
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1760s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top over a brushing slide over four graduated drawers raised on bracket feet.
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1770s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a brushing slide over four graduated drawers, bracket feet.
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1760s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George II Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with molded edge over a pair of drawers over three drawers, ogee bracket feet. Top and drawer fronts burl walnut.
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1740s English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany and Inlaid Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with banded edge over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers, bracket feet.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George I Style Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top opening to a writing surface over a drawer flanked by lopers to support the top when open over three graduated drawers and bracket feet. Brass hardware.
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Mid-19th Century English George I Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
George II Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Unusual small size with quarter veneered rectangular top with molded edge over two short drawers and three long drawers ending on bracket feet. Original handles.
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1740s English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Georgian Style Walnut Bachelors
Chest of Small Size
Located in San Francisco, CA
An inlaid burl walnut veneered Georgian style four-drawer chest of desirable small size, the
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers, English, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III mahogany chest of drawers with two short drawers over three graduated drawers having
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1820s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
English Edwardian Walnut 3-Drawer Bowfront Bachelors Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of well-figured walnut veneer, the bowfront top above a conforming case fitted with 3 drawers and a brushing slide all over a scalloped apron and bracket feet.
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Continental Burled Walnut Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful 19th century Continental burled walnut chest of drawers. The dresser features stunning
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
19th Century Georgian Flame Mahogany Bachelor Chest, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian dresser chest
USA, 19th century
Bookmatched flame mahogany, with
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19th Century American Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
George III Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers with Bushing Slide
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany chest of drawers with four long drawers and fitted with brush slide in
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18th Century British George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
American Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers, Benchmade
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is an inordinately attractive Chippendale style mahogany chest of drawers, entirely
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Circa 1785 George III Period English Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1785 George III period bachelor's chest of drawers, English. A rare & desirable size in
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1780s British George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Wood, Oak
18th Century English George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III Mahogany chest of drawers. The top of the chest has a
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
English George III Antique Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An attractive chest of drawers from the last quarter of the eighteenth-century, it features a
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Pair of George III Style Mahogany Bachelor Chests of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers all with brass bail handles, raised on bracket feet. Nice quality timber and construction.
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1770s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Butlers Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning late Victorian Burr Walnut side table sized chest
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
18th C. Antique George II Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
18th century chest George II period chest. Made from mahogany with 3 hand dovetailed drawers
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18th Century George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Fine 18th Century George II Mahogany Bachelors chest of drawers, Circa 1740
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A particularly charming and totally original early Georgian solid mahogany chest of drawers with
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18th Century English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Antique English Faux Bamboo and Paint Decorated Bachelors Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In a tan stain with lighter tan panels on the sides and the four graduated drawers. Tan scrolled decoration on the drawer fronts with two brass pulls on each. Black faux string inlay...
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Bachelors Chest
English Bachelor
s Small Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
An English small or short bachelor's chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Pair of bachelor’s figured walnut and feather banded chests
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of bachelor’s chests the well-figured walnut and feather tops having molded edge above brush
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Early 20th Century British Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
Small English Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Mahogany Bachelors chest with nice patina.
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19th Century British Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Wood
$3,300
George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Montreal, QC
George III period mahogany bachelor's chest.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Small English Georgian Three Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very solidly constructed English Georgian mahogany chest of drawers. Small scale (Bachelor's chest
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Bachelors Chest
Early Romweber Three-Drawer Custom Painted Dresser Chest, circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique three-drawer white and gold painted bachelor chest or dresser
By Romweber
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Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Wood, Paint
Early 18th Century Georgian Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Early George II Period 18th Century Walnut
Bachelors Chest Of Rare Small Proportion
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Doors
Located in Lambertville, NJ
over two-drawers in a typical bachelors chest size. The finish has been French polished but retains the
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Four-Drawer Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th century flame mahogany serpentine bachelors chest. Classic polished brass oval drawer
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century George III Style English Oak and Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Classic Georgian example of English furniture. It is an oak bachelor chest inlaid with
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Salem, NY
Bachelor's chest in mahogany with three drawers and a bow front. The piece also features metal
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1820s Unknown Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George I Burr Walnut Batchelors Chest, circa 1700
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A superb George I figured walnut and feather banded fold over top bachelor chest. The rectangular
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Small Antique Mahogany Dresser Bachelor Dresser
Located in Eindhoven, NL
mahogany bachelor's chest of drawers from the 18th century. Beautiful weathered mahogany color. Original
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Wood
Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Bachelors, Bedroom, Georgian, 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, flame mahogany bachelor's chest, dating
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Wood
18th c. Norfolk Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
single carcass.
Good size as a bachelor's chest in a living room.
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1750s English Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Oak
Distressed Georgian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Distressed Georgian flame mahogany chest of drawers
This Attractive little Bachelors’ Chest has
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Mid-18th Century George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Small George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
A small mahogany George III bachelors chest of drawers standing on bracket feet. This good quality
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, or desk
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
over top often seen in a bachelors chest and the folding bale handles used in campaign furniture
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Early 19th Century English Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century End Tables Chests
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of custom quailty four drawer bachelor chest / stands. Each mahogany top and fronts having
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19th Century English Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
18th Century George II Mahogany Caddy Moulded Chest Attributed to Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and original 18th-century George II figured mahogany caddy-topped Bachelors chest with
Category
18th Century English Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
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Antique Bachelors Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique bachelors chest available at 1stDibs. An antique bachelors chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique bachelors chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bachelors chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique bachelors chest over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Bachelors Chest?
Prices for an antique bachelors chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $875 and can go as high as $80,305, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
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.
Questions About Antique Bachelors Chest
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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