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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

Hepplewhite Bow Front Chest Of Drawers Mahogany 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique mahogany bow front chest of drawers after Hepplewhite Features a pull out brushing
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Antique 1820s Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Yew Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique bow fronted chest of drawers is burr yew wood all over the top, front and sides. The
Category

Vintage 1930s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

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 Edwardian 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
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Bow-Front Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An English bow-front chest in mahogany with ogee bracket foot. Features a secret drawer just below
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Slim Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Slim antique bow fronted chest of drawers with a tight burr walnut top and drawer fronts and
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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Sherborne, GB
This Georgian mahogany English bow front chest of drawers has a wonderful light honey colour with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Period Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian period bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1810s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful small proportioned antique burr walnut bow front chest of drawers in the Georgian style
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Vintage 1910s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large Pair of Russian Neoclassical Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of long bow fronted chests with black lacquered wooden plateaus above two drawers in a
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique Regency mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers having a quality bow fronted
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Bow-Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century English scrub pine bow-front chest of drawers is a remarkable example of English
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Antique 19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality 19th century George III mahogany bow front chest on chest. The top of the chest has
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th Century Sheraton Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest having turret cookie cutter corners, flanked
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique George III bow front chest, mahogany, two burled short over three graduated burled long
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Antique 19th Century George III Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Danish Empire Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Danish Empire bow front chest of four drawers in mahogany. Top drawer and sides with a
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality pair of Victorian mahogany bow front chests. Each chest has four
Category

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

Outstanding Quality Antique Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III figured mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers having an
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Early 19th Century English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century mahogany bow front chest of drawers from England. The top is made from a single
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Featuring a handsome Honduran Mahogany Hepplewhite style bow front Chest of drawers. There are two
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Antique 1820s Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers having a quality figured
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Antique Early 19th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This large impressive inlaid mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers is a top quality item of
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Early 20th Century British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique George III mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers in good original condition & with a lot of
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Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers in Burr Walnut
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique bow front chest of drawers in burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Maitland Smith English Georgian Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Georgian Style Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers. Item features a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith English Georgian Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Georgian Style Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers. Item features a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith English Georgian Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Georgian Style Leather Wrapped Bow Front Chest of Drawers. Item features a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Sheraton Cherry Bow Front Chest With Graduated Drawers 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Cherry Bow Front Chest With 4 Graduated Drawers 19thC Measures - 40 5/8" x 40 1/2" x 23 3/4" This
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

George III Bow Front Chest of Drawers, c. 1780-90
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a great beefy late 18th-early 19th century. George III bow front chest of drawers with
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Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers in Burr Walnut
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique bow front chest of drawers in burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Scottish Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian mahogany Scottish bow front chest of drawers having a figured mahogany bow
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Antique 1860s Scottish Bedroom Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Mahogany, Tallboy, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, mahogany tallboy, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale Mahogany bow front chest with three graduated drawers, baize brushing slide
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Bow Front Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Nashville, TN
Featuring an exceptional early 19th Century American Sheraton bow front chest of drawers. The case
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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

George III Mahogany and Flame Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Georger III mahogany and flame mahogany bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century. With a D
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Noble English George III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This elegant bow front chest represents the best of English furniture making and features a
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Small Bow Front Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany small bow front chest of four drawers having a quality figured
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality mahogany bow
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a top quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, the top being veneered in
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Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Georgian style burr walnut bow front chest of drawers. This was made in England
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Bow front chest of drawers
Located in New York, NY
bow front above four conforming drawers raised on curved block feet. 30 1/2in.-high 28
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Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Bow Front Chest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful curved antique English chest of drawers in good condition. Warm color. Origin: England
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Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Antique Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III figured mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having an
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Bachelors, Bedroom, Georgian, 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, flame mahogany bachelor's chest, dating
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Miniature Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This very distinguished Georgian miniature mahogany bow front chest of drawers dating to the early
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A pair of 19th century English Victorian mahogany bow front chest of drawers very good quality
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Fronted Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany bow fronted chest of 5 drawers having a quality figured
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Other

Large English Bow Front Chest of Drawers of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large English bow-front chest of drawers of mahogany from the 19th c., featuring a bowed top
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Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Bow Front Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany bow front chest of 5 drawers having a quality figured
Category

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

Materials

Other

Large Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Tallboy, Georgian, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, mahogany tallboy, dating to the
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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Bow Front Chest Of Drawers, English, Tallboy, Bedroom, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, flame mahogany tallboy, dating to the
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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Georgian, Mahogany, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Fine example of an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, Georgian, mahogany
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian 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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