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Regency Style Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Draws
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany chest of drawers, the bow fronted cross banded top above four small drawers surrounding a
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers made in the English Georgian taste. The
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Bow-Front Chest in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American bow-front chest with 3 sliding drawers, reeded columns flanking sides, shaped apron and
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Bow Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality George III mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers with ebony stringing and
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Sheraton Bow Front Chest with Bird s-Eye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Federal Sheraton mahogany bow front chest with shaped backsplash with brass bulls eyes
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Late 18th Century Italian Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 18th Century Italian Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest having light honey colored
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Lovely Turn of the Century Antique English Bow-Front Raised Chest with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from England features a bow front top with case which houses two half drawers above a full sized
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Draws
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century mahogany chest of draws, the large bow fronted mahogany top above four well figured
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest, England ca. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Regency Period Mahogany Bowfront Chest on Chest/Tallboy, with Lion's Head Carved Cornice and
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
date. This antique chest is made from the finest quality mahogany and the bow front highlight the
Category

Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Fine Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest With Dressing Slide
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very good quality Hepplewhite period mahogany chest, the shaped top above a conforming case with
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Antique 19th Century British Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Georgian Bow Front Chest with Banded Top
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century Georgian bow front chest with banded top having two over two drawers raised on bracket
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany, featuring a bowed top over a frieze of
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser, commode, or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chests
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality pair of 19th century Victorian mahogany bedside chests, being bow front
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English Bow Front Small Chest of Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small bow front chest of mahogany, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four
Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Satinwood Bow Fronted Chest of Draws
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century chest of draws of bow front outline with satinwood chequer band inlaid top above an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English George III Bow Front Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Atlanta, GA
A George III mahogany bow front chest with brushing slide above four sliding drawers with cross
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Bow Fronted Flame Mahogany Chest, circa 1790
Located in Faversham, GB
A rather handsome George III flame mahogany bow fronted chest with two short over three long
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Brushing Slide Bow Front Chest. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany graduated three drawer bow front chest with original brushing slide, brasses, and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Commodes and Chests ...

Early 19th Century, Hepplewhite Four Drawer Bow Front Chest
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hepplewhite bow front chest of four graduated drawers on French bracket feet joined by a
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Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Bookmatched Geo. III Crotch Mahogany Bow-Front Chest on Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Magnificent quality antique English bookmatched crotch mahogany George III bow-front chest on chest
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Danish Bow-front Commode or Chest, c. 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Wonderful circa 1800 Danish mahogany commode of bow-front form having four graduated drawers with
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Northern European Bow Front Chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Northern European Mahogany chests with 4 drawers having book match veneered fronts, top
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Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Hollywood Bow Front Chests by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
. Each chest is fitted with four spacious drawers. These make great nightstands as well.
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Federal Sheraton Bow Front Four-Drawer Chest, Portsmouth NH
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Federal period Sheraton mahogany four-drawer chest, probably Portsmouth NH, with
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Antique Late 18th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully crafted antique Victorian bow front chest, circa 1860 in date. Made from
Category

Antique 1860s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Ca. 1800 English Bow Front Chest in Flame Mahogany
Located in Peabody, MA
A George III era bow front chest of two over three graduated drawers in flame mahogany, made in
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest Having an Unusual Drawer Formation
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers with an unusual drawer formation and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chests
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a pair of very good quality Victorian mahogany bow front bedside chests. Each having
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Four Drawer Chest, c 1800
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1800 chest of drawers with canted corners with a graceful bow front. This cabinet is
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian bow front commodes, dressers, or chests of drawers By Baker
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest with Flame Birch Veneers
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional late 18th century Federal mahogany bow front chest with wonderful oval and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest, Newly Restored
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style bow front bachelor chest or commode By Henredon "18th Century
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Three Drawers Sculptured Bow Front Burl Wood Dresser Burl Wood
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice bowed front Art Deco dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl

English Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest on Chest with Brushing Slide, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Hepplewhite mahogany bow front chest on chest with a decorative carved molded edge
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Antique 1780s English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Henredon Historic Natchez Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest, Restored
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style bow front commode or dresser By Henredon "Historic Natchez
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1950s English Georgian Style Faux Tortoise Painted Bow Front Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is probably an all time favorite! This is a 1950s English style mahogany chest that has a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Circa 1800s English Hepplewhite Figured Mahogany Bow Front Five Drawer Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1800's English Hepplewhite Figured Mahogany Bow Front Five Drawer Chest, five dovetailed
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Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Period Rococo Bow-Front Painted Wood Chest, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Rococo bow-front painted wood chest of drawers from the mid 18th century. This
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

George III Style English Bow Front Mahogany Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Atlanta, GA
The bow front chest with boxwood string inlay on top, brushing slide and four graduating drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Hepplewhite Bow Front Flame Mahogany Four Drawer Chest C1830’s
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Hepplewhite chest offers flame mahogany construction in bow front form with four long
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Antique Early 19th Century Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Danish Empire Mahogany Bow Front Chest w/Inlaid Canted Corners
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Danish empire mahogany bow front 4-drawer chest with inlaid canted corners; the bowed
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Small Georgian Style Bow Front Walnut Chest with Cupboard Base
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique small Georgian style bow front walnut chest having a cupboard base. It boasts five drawers
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Hepplewhite Style Inlaid Bow Front Chest with Sevres School Pulls
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Hepplewhite style chest of drawers offers deeply striated mahogany construction in bow
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20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

George III English Satinwood Banded Bow Fronted Chest Commode Circa 1790
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb George III satinwood bow fronted four drawer chest/commode. English. Circa 1790. The
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Satinwood, Rosewood

18th Century Four-Drawer Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Inlaid Flowers
Located in San Marino, CA
A highly decorated three-drawer Dutch mahogany bow front chest with inlaid foliage, bird and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair Antique Hepplewhite Diminutive Flame Mahogany Bow Front Side Chests c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of diminutive Hepplewhite end stands offer flame mahogany construction in bow front
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Mid-20th Century Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Bow Front Linen Press
Located in Astoria, NY
American linen press with bow front, chest on chest with three drawers above shelving. The piece
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Serpentine Bombe Chest Bow Front Dresser Pine Commode Italy
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage bombe chest or commode, circa last quarter 20th Century. Made of pine featuring ornate
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Fiorini Vintage Italian Serpentine Bombe Chest Bow Front Walnut Commode, Italy
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage 1987 Fiorini Furniture bombe chest or commode. Made of walnut featuring ornate French and
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Geo. IV Tulipwood Inlaid Tall Figured Mahogany Bow-Front Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and fine antique English George IV tulipwood tall inlaid mahogany bow-front chest of drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Tulipwood

Russian Mahogany Bow Front Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Russian Neo Classic figured mahogany bow front commode with brass trim.
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Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Georgian Regency Period Bow Fronted Chest with Reeded Detail, English circa 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
chest is bow fronted with inset panelled sides, all made of a hardwood, possibly red walnut. The sides
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Ivory Lacquer Bow Front Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century bow front three-drawer commode of ivory lacquer with gray pinstripe detailing
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Bow Front Oak Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French bow-front bleached oak commode, 1810. Dimensions: 45.5 inches (116
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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Bow Front Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bow front chest drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bow front chest drawers — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Find 356 antique and vintage bow front chest drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of bow front chest drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of bow front chest drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Regency bow front chest drawers are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made bow front chest drawers over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Kai Kristiansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bow Front Chest Drawers?

Prices for bow front chest drawers start at $615 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $3,445.

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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