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Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
is gently distressed, complimenting the slight curves of the bow front.
Made of pine, this chest of
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Teak Bow-Front Tallboy Chest Attributed to Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing an exquisite piece of Mid-Century design: a teak bow-front tallboy chest of drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Birch Mirrored Chiffonier Bonnet Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
carved foliate d=crest and flanked by stylized palmette supports surmounting chest with bow front frieze
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20th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rosewood Chests by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller USA
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic and stunning matched pair of bow front 3 drawer chests designed by Gilbert Rohde for
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Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany and Burl Wood Bow Front Bedside Chests, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bow front commodes or nightstands
By
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Burl Wood Bow Front 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mint!
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Deco burl wood bow front 5 drawers high chest dresser cabinet mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Pair of Stunning Flamed Hardwood Georgian Style Chests of Drawers Serving Trays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of sublime flamed mahogany bow fronted Georgian
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Danish Modern Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary or Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish modern cabinet pull-out desk secretary.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Teak
Stunning Pair of Mahogany Bow Fronted Bedside Lamp Wine Table Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you these stunning pair of mahogany bedside end lamp tables.
We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean all over, hand waxed and hand ...
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20th Century British Night Stands
Materials
Hardwood
Stunning Pair of Bow Fronted Burr Yew Wood Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Burr & Burl yew wood, bow fronted, bedside
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20th Century English Country Night Stands
Materials
Yew
Kai Kristiansen Bow-Front Dresser of Chest of Drawers in Teak Danish Mid-Century
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish teak high-boy dresser or chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Beech, Teak
Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Ornate Carved Server or Commode, circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional newly restored Chippendale style ornate carved flame mahogany bow front buffet
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Emilia Romagna, Walnut and Fruitwood Inlaid Canted Commode, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top having a molded edge and a straight line bow shaped front, the chest initially
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XVI Demilune Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
shaped like a half circle with a bow front and sides. The walnut chest has beautiful marquetry, four
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Edwardian Hand Painted Cabinet on Chest of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
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The base is a bow fronted 2-drawer chest of drawers set on long slender tapering legs.
The cabinet
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Vitrines
English Sheraton Inlaid
Ebonized Flame Mahogany
Burl Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English Sheraton flame mahogany bow front four-drawer chest features burl inset reserves
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Bronze
George III Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine George III bow-front chest in figured mahogany with box wood and ebony stringing; original
Category
Antique 1780s English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Sheraton Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice American Sheraton Mahogany bow front chest 1820-30. Four graduated drawers working
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Sheraton Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Mahogany
$1,295
19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bow front chest of drawers made from mahogany. The top is made from a single
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Large English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Locust Valley, NY
English mahogany, large bow front chest of drawers.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine George III bow-fronted chest, of particularly good quality, colour and originality. The
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Petite Georgian Bow Front Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of early 20th century American petite bow front chests in the Georgian style and made of flame
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the shaped top above four oak lined
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Mahogany 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful late Georgian bow fronted chest in mahogany
Circa 1820 on this clean bit of English
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Antique 1820s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers 5 drawer chest with graduated drawers, bracket feet
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Brass Banded Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English bow front chest of drawers made from mahogany with a beveled edge around the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Federal Bow Front Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine and generously proportioned antique Federal bow front chest of flame mahogany with string
Category
Antique 1790s American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1810. With a single board top, 3 flame
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Antique 1810s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the
Category
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century English Georgian Bow Fronted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine antique Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The bow front top with figured
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century flame mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers of good proportions, having a nice
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest from England. The top is made from a single piece of wood
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1810. With a D shaped top and conforming case
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Antique 1810s George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Bow Front Chest of Flame Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany from the 19th century - featuring a bowed
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1800. With a D shaped single board top, two
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. The chest features a wonderfully
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Handsome American made 19th century English Hepplewhite Bow Front chest of drawers. Two over three
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Antique 1790s English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III Mahogany and elm bow front chest of drawers, circa 1800. With two cock beaded top
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in Savannah, GA
Georgian style mahogany bow front chest of drawers, molded edge top over four long graduated
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique walnut bow fronted chest of drawers on bracket feet in excellent condition & dating from
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Vintage 1930s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. This chest has fantastic graining
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bow fronted chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Oak Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century oak bow front chest of drawers, circa 1930.
Good quality English made chest
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Hepplewhite Bow-Front Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Hepplewhite bow-front chest of drawers in mahogany
Offered for sale is a late 19th
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Antique Early 1900s American Hepplewhite Dressers
Materials
Brass
George III English Satin Wood Bow Front Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A George III satinwood bow-front chest with 2 top short drawers and 3 graduating long drawers below
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Satinwood
19th C. English Bow-Front Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Hixson, TN
A fantastic and handsome English mahogany inlaid bow-front chest of drawers. There is a secret
Category
Antique 1840s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
American 18th century Chippendale bow front ball and claw foot chest, likely from the Boston area
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century American Federal Mahogany Bow Front Chest, circa 1780
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An antique bow front chest with original brass pulls and key holes. (No keys available.) The
Category
Antique 18th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar, Pine
19th Century English George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having three graduated
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
English George II Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, C.1790
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an excellent piece! This is a late 18th century English mahogany bow front chest. Original
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Antique Late 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Flame Mahogany Bow-Front Chest-of-Drawers/Dresser, Scottish, circa 1860
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Flame mahogany bow-front chest-of-drawers/dresser, Scottish, circa 1860, with four long drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Diminutive Mahogany Bow Front Chest with French Feet, circa 1790
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful diminutive English mahogany bow front chest with a subtle bow to the reeded edge
Category
Antique 1790s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Georgian Bow Front Chest, Mahogany, Rare 3 over 3 Drawer
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th Century Georgian Bow Front Chest, Mahogany
A Georgian style bowfront chest having three
Category
Antique 1890s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Front Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow front chest of 5 drawers having a quality mahogany bow
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Grand Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Tallboy, Georgian, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, mahogany tallboy, dating to the Georgian
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Front Chest of 3 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany bow front chest of 3 drawers having a quality figured
Category
Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality figured
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Other
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Bow Front Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bow front chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A bow front chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1186 variations of the antique or vintage bow front chest you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bow front chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right bow front chest, those designed in Georgian, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one bow front chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Kai Kristiansen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Bow Front Chest?
Prices for a bow front chest start at $257 and top out at $314,235 with the average selling for $3,358.
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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