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Fine Pair of Bow-Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of early Biedermeier mahogany bow-fronted chests comprised of three drawers with fluted
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Ebony

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a banded top above an arrangement
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a banded top, above
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small antique solid mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers in lovely original condition, still with
Category

Vintage 1910s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique mahogany bow front chest of drawers in completely original condition. The
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers – Circa 1880 Elevate your interior with this timeless
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Scala Luxury Trapu Lacquered Bow Front Chest
By Scala Luxury
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning bow front chest of drawers or Trapu side table dresser by Scala Luxury. Features a
Category

20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Nickel

19th Century Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The chest has a banded edge
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency 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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian 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
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Commodes and Chests ...

Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian antique mahogany bow front chest of drawers in very nice condition having been fully
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Furniture

Materials

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
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century. With a D shaped mahogany top
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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
Category

Antique 19th Century American 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 mahogany, featuring a bowed top over a frieze of two small
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Metal

19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. The top is beautifully figured and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English bow front chest made in the Regency period with faux bamboo detailing. Stunning mahogany
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bow front chest of drawers. In the total, the chest
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique burr walnut bow fronted chest of drawers has a lovely mellow color and is in excellent
Category

Vintage 1930s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Slim Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful slim bow front chest of drawers. This is in the antique Georgian style & I believe it
Category

Vintage 1930s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Regency Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency flame mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a cross banded
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique bow fronted chest of drawers on bracket feet with a burr walnut top and drawer fronts. It’s
Category

Vintage 1930s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome substantial sized Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers exhibits exceptional
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome substantial sized Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers exhibits exceptional
Category

Antique 1810s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair, English George III Style Bow Front Chest/Drawers
Located in Bellport, NY
Striking pair of George III style Bow Fronted Chests.Four drawers, all with solid brass original
Category

20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Marble Top Bow Front Chests of Drawers
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of ebonized marble top bow front chests of drawers, 20th century, the white marble over a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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

Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small antique burr walnut bow fronted chest of drawers on bracket feet, with reeded canted corners
Category

Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique Georgian bow fronted chest of drawers. This was made in England
Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

American Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Vero Beach, FL
American Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Satinwood Banding This handsome chest
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very small and fine quality antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in
Category

Antique 1790s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Richmond, Surrey
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with four long oak lined drawers, oval
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Slim Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique slim bow front chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England with a nicely grained top, which also
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This very attractive English bow fronted chest of drawers features three long graduating drawers
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

English Bow Front Chest of Inlaid Mahogany with Secret Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow fronted chest of drawers of inlaid mahogany, with two secret drawers, from the
Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The chest has an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine 19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine 19th century English bow front chest of drawer. Mahogany wood and satinwood inlay. Oval
Category

Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th century Georgian style bow front chest of drawers. This early 19th century two over four
Category

Antique 1860s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique walnut bow fronted chest of drawers is extremely fine quality and has some lovely
Category

Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small 18th Century Walnut Bow Front Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
18th century ”red” walnut bow front chest of drawers, circa 1760. Right on the cusp of the late
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, remaining in very good condition for its
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency 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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Regency mahogany bow front chest of small proportions with two short drawers to the top and two
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century English George III Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th Century English George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers Good looking honey color
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Walnut Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Bow fronted chest of drawers - walnut - French Art Deco A great quality Art Deco chest of
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a very good quality George III flame mahogany bow front chest, the line inlaid caddy
Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique burr walnut bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England
Category

Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. The chest has an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Located in Hixson, TN
Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1780. Classic proportions with two small
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small antique burr walnut bow fronted chest of drawer on Queen Anne feet and with a brushing slide
Category

Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
High quality antique walnut bow fronted chest of drawers of small proportions, dating from circa
Category

Vintage 1910s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Slim Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Slim tall mahogany antique bow fronted chest of drawers in mahogany, with a flame mahogany top with
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Victorian mahogany bow front chest, having an arrangement of five drawers, raised on
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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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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