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Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

Georgian Style Oyster Veneer Tallboy Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
A Georgian style yew wood oyster veneer tallboy chest on chest, 20th century composed of new and
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Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Yew

Antique Georgian Style Oyster Veneer Tallboy Chest on Chest
Georgian Style Oyster Veneer Tallboy Chest on Chest
$12,800
H 76.5 in W 44.5 in D 23.5 in
EXQUISITE PAIR OF ViNTAGE FLAMED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS PART OF A SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of vintage circa 1920-1940 flamed mahogany chests of drawers which sit in a two over four
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Hardwood

Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Wood

Antique Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
$3,234 Sale Price
40% Off
H 29.93 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Betty Joel Attri Arts Crafts Oak Tallboy and Matching Petite Chest of Drawers
By Betty Joel
Located in London, GB
Betty Joel, attributed, an Arts & Crafts oak tallboy and matching petite chest of drawers with hand
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Oak

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Antique Serpentine Mahogany Tallboy Chest Drawers
By Christopher Pratt
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique serpentine mahogany chest on chest. Of nice slim proportions
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian and later burr walnut tallboy chest on stand of drawers. This is a rare chest
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

English Tallboy Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Early 20th century Victorian chest of drawers with cabriole legs and brass hardware.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

English Tallboy Chest
English Tallboy Chest
H 56.75 in W 34 in D 19.75 in
Bedside Tallboy Chest of Drawers, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique bedside table from around 1910. Furniture in very good condition. Dimensions: height 96 cm / width 41 cm / depth 41 cm.
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1910s French Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Marble

Antique Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique tallboy chest of drawers in burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates from
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Antique Lammerts Chippendale Colonial Maple Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Lammerts Furnishings
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Lammerts Furniture tallboy chest of drawers or dresser. Made of maple featuring seven
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Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Maple

Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Western Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - bedside table with a stone top from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Stone

Antique Victorian Crescent Furniture Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Crescent Line dresser or chest. Made of oak featuring five drawers and southwestern
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Copper

Mahogany Serpentine bow fronted 6 Drawer tallboy chest of Drawers
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
Antique Mahogany Serpentine bow fronted 6 Drawer tallboy chest of Drawers, ealry 1900's. Brass
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Brass

Antique Crescent Furniture Mirrored Oak Tallboy Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century crescent line highboy vanity dresser or chest. Made of oak featuring a vanity mirror
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Mirror, Oak

Chest of Drawers with a Stone Top, Tallboy, France, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - bedside table from the beginning of the 20th century. Dimensions
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Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Marble

Art Deco Heals Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest Of Drawers Of Small Proportions 1930
By Heal s
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful Art Deco figured walnut and contrasting ebonised detail tallboy of small proportions
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in Cheshire, GB
18th century style mahogany chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
H 66 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Antique Burr Walnut Cabinet on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A large and very beautiful antique walnut tallboy cabinet on chest. This was made in England
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

1930 s Art Deco Pollard Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning original Art Deco period tallboy chest of drawers in pollard oak. This was
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Oak

Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Wood

Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
Early 20th century Classic Art Deco Biedermeier style flame golden birch veneer chest of drawers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Wood

Figured Walnut and Parcel-Gilt Tallboy
Located in Cheshire, GB
Figured walnut and parcel-gilt tallboy, the rectangular top above four long graduated drawers with
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

Antique Burr and Figured Walnut Tallboy
Located in London, GB
Antique walnut Queen Anne style cupboard over chest in excellent condition and dating from circa
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Seminaire, Tallboy Louis XV Style in Marquetry Kingwood
Located in Montreal, QC
French Louis XV transitional style "Semainier." (A tall chest fitted seven drawers) of serpentine
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Marble, Bronze

Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
18th century style walnut tallboy, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short and
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Walnut Chest on Chest
Walnut Chest on Chest
H 68 in W 28 in D 18 in
Antique Early 20th Century Painted Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian style mahogany painted tall boy chest. Finished in black with gold painted accents
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Mahogany

Antique Styled by Park American Federal Cherry Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Park"". Features a rectangular tallboy chest of six drawers with half cut applied barley twist columns
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Early 20th Century Federal Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Cherry

Antique 1880s Victorian Eastlake Walnut Side Lock Tallboy Dresser Chest Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Eastlake side lock chest of drawers, circa 1880s. Made of walnut featuring a side lock
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1880s Eastlake Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

1940 s Art Deco English Oak Tallboy
Located in Leicester, GB
An Art Deco 1940s English Tallboy. This is a lovely oak tall boy with attractive decorative details
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Oak

1940
s Art Deco English Oak Tallboy
1940
s Art Deco English Oak Tallboy
H 43.71 in W 29.93 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hull, GB
CHEST OF DRAWERS Stunning Art deco walnut tallboy chest of drawers circa 1930 . The chest of
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
H 44.1 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in
Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Stand or Tallboy
Located in Poling, West Sussex
An excellent quality Queen Anne style burr walnut chest on stand, or tallboy. Very well made in
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

1920s Oak Tallboy Chest of Small Size
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
1920s oak tallboy chest of small size This oak tallboy chest was made in the early part of the 20th
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1920s English Georgian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Oak

Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest This Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest is made in 2
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Early 20th Century English George II Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest
Walnut 1920’s bow fronted tallboy chest
H 58 in W 28.25 in D 19.75 in
Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By W. J. Sloane
Located in San Mateo, CA
A beautiful, Chippendale Style, carved Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers. A fret carved frieze is
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Brass

Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid burr walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, in the early Georgian style. Well constructed in
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Early 1900s English George I Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
H 66.15 in W 33.47 in D 20.08 in
Edwardian Walnut Tallboy
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
golden colour, this chest on chest would look superb in any home. The tallboy is made in 2 sections, the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Edwardian Walnut Tallboy
Edwardian Walnut Tallboy
H 67.5 in W 25 in D 17 in
Early 20th Century Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid burr walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, in the early Georgian style. Well constructed in
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Early 20th Century English George I Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Chest with Cupboard over Attributed to Serge Chermayeff
By Serge Chermayeff
Located in Kent, GB
A delightful Art Deco tallboy chest with three drawers and cupboard which is attributed to Serge
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Scottish Burled Walnut Tallboy
Located in Vancouver, BC
Wonderful burled walnut veneer tallboy with fitted interior having five mahogany dovetailed slide
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Early 20th Century Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

Scottish Burled Walnut Tallboy
Scottish Burled Walnut Tallboy
H 48 in W 28 in D 19 in
Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Chest in the Georgian Style
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid burr walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, in the early Georgian style. Well constructed in
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Early 20th Century English George I Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Tallboy
Located in San Mateo, CA
. Please visit our store front to view a similar Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers. These two pieces would
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Brass

Edwardian Figured Walnut Bow Fronted Tallboy
Located in London, west Sussex
This handsome and superb Edwardian figured walnut bow fronted tallboy is set with eight drawers
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Early 20th Century English Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Mahogany

Antique Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique walnut chest on chest tallboy. Dating from 1920. Bow front
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

Antique Walnut Chest on Chest
Antique Walnut Chest on Chest
H 54.5 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
English Bow Fronted Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Poling, West Sussex
An excellent burr walnut, bow fronted chest on chest, or tallboy. Well made in solid walnut with
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut, Burl

English Bow Fronted Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
English Bow Fronted Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
H 62.21 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Antique burr walnut serpentine tall boy commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Good quality burr walnut tall boy chest on chest which has a wonderful shaped front with 8
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Early 20th Century European Queen Anne Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

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Vintage Art Deco Oak Compactum Wardrobe from AW Lynn, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A quality vintage oak compact wardrobe from AW Lynn Circa 1930s Inside is fitted out with a pull out hanging rail, a shoe rail, shelves, drawers and trouser hangers
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1930s British Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Wood, Oak

Large Brass Frame Mirror
Located in London, GB
Brass framed Italian mirror Pairs available.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Brass

Large Brass Frame Mirror
Large Brass Frame Mirror
$2,183 / item
H 71.26 in W 28.75 in D 0.99 in
Franco Luce Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier with six opaline glass lampshades supported by a gold-plated hardware by Franco Luce, Murano, Italy, 1970s. Diameter 25 inch - 64 cm. height fixture 19 inch - 48 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Gold Plate, Brass

Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and important sculpturakl form brass single bed or day bed circa 1958-1963 by Osvaldo Borsani for 'Arredamento Borsani', Varedo , Italy. The small series of Borsani b...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Brass

Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
Sculptural form brass day bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamento Borsani, circa 1958
$6,800 Sale Price
30% Off
H 48.04 in W 42.13 in D 81.11 in
Vitis 5 Chandelier by RBW in Frosted Smoke Blown Glass and White Wire
By RBW
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Vitis 5 / Chandelier Designed by RBW Designed so that no two installations are exactly alike, Vitis, is a draped modular statement chandelier with customizable possibilities. Its fl...
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2010s American Modern Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Blown Glass

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prouvé. The shape is based on the...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Metal

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Oak

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Hardwood

Henredon Scene Two nightstands, a pair
By Henredon
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of nightstands by Henredon for their Scene two line. Burped olive wood drawer fronts. Ebonized and ash wood studio made ply creating beautiful framing details. E...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Wood, Burl

Henredon Scene Two nightstands, a pair
Henredon Scene Two nightstands, a pair
$2,800 / set
H 22.5 in W 27 in D 17 in
Borge Mogensen Oak China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet A stunning oak version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design. The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys. The interior...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Brass

Borge Mogensen Oak China Cabinet c1950s
Borge Mogensen Oak China Cabinet c1950s
$8,872
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Pair of 1920s Art Deco Hardwood Marble Bedside Nightstands Side Lamp Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of original Art Deco circa 1920 Rosewood & Marble Bedside, Side End tables A truly stunning and well made pair, they are as A...
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Marble

Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century English George I Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase / Chest on Chest with Fitted Interior & Bracket Feet
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Walnut

English George I Walnut Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly figural walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and top surface. Having very old if not or...
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1760s English George I Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Brass

Practical Size Solid Oak Arts and Crafts Antique Bookcase with Beveled Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
For those who are looking for a small and practical cabinet. This handcrafted and slim cabinet dates from the turn of the century and it can be used for all kinds of purposes. This ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Glass, Oak

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
$4,272 / item
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Slip Covered Settee Bench in Stone Washed Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Brussels Settee Bench, a versatile furniture piece that can serve as a bench, settee, or banquette in any space. This slip-covered beauty comes in a luxurious heavy c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century

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Linen, Foam, Wood

Slip Covered Settee Bench in Stone Washed Linen
Slip Covered Settee Bench in Stone Washed Linen
$2,490 / item
H 39 in W 70 in D 36 in
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Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique tallboy chest of drawers 20th century you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every antique tallboy chest of drawers 20th century was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique tallboy chest of drawers 20th century, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique tallboy chest of drawers 20th century made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Christopher Pratt and Lammerts Furnishings each produced at least one beautiful antique tallboy chest of drawers 20th century that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century?

An antique tallboy chest of drawers 20th century can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,897, while the lowest priced sells for $412 and the highest can go for as much as $6,800.

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.

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