Chest Of Drawers Ogee
Victorian Mahogany Ogee Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic tall Scottish ogee chest of drawers in good, untouched condition made of beautiful flame
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
George II Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1730 – Original Ogee Feet
Brushing
Located in Seaford, GB
An exceptional example of early Georgian craftsmanship, this George II mahogany chest of drawers
Category
Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$5,935
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 18.51 in
George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A George III chest of drawers with ogee molded top over four cock-beaded graduated drawers with
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George III 1790 Mahogany
Brass Chest of 5 Drawers by J Moorcroft
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
Handled Chest of 5 Drawers with ogee feet by cabinet maker J Moorcroft. With all original brass handles
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,341
H 33.78 in W 37.6 in D 20.28 in
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CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest with Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A lingerie chest in the Chippendale style by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 53.25 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
George III Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A delightful small early George III chest of drawers with ogee feet and original gilded swan neck
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Fruitwood Country Chest with Original Ebony String Top
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early and beautifully grained fruitwood chest of drawers with original ogee feet and original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Fruitwood
Gothic Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Chippendale gothic style large chest of five drawers with shallow carved ogee arches to the two top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Gothic Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely 18th century Birch chest of four graduated drawers resting on ogee bracket feet. Top drawer
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Oxbow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century New England oxbow fronted chest of four drawers, the ogee molded top with dovetailed
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century George III Serpentine Mahogany Chest with Slide and Ogee Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III mahogany chest with serpentine form, slide, reeded corners and ogee feet
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 44 in D 22.25 in
Antique American Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique American cherry wood chest of drawers with ogee bracket feet, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Chippendale mahogany two over four chest of drawers on caved ogee bracket feet
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Mule Chest with Hinged Lid and Ogee Feet, C. 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany mule chest with a hinged lid revealing an interior two drawer till
Category
Antique 1750s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 41 in W 67.25 in D 22 in
Late 18th C English George III Mahogany Chest w/ Ogee Feet
Inlaid Escuteons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest with Ogee Feet & Inlaid Escuteons
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.5 in
Large William IV Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large William IV Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
The chest has two short drawers near the top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Vintage Bombe Parquetry Bronze-Mounted Commode with Ogee Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
the front and sides of this wonderful Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century Antique English Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers Carved Foliage Brass
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A neatly proportioned George I English oak chest of four drawers raised on ogee bracket feet, with
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Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 33.47 in D 21.86 in
American walnut chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century American well-figured walnut chest of 4 graduated drawers raised on ogee bracket
Category
American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century American Block Front Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century Boston block front chest of drawers, the shaped and ogee molded top over four
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Commode with Three Drawers, Walnut Veneered, German circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
drawers with three drawers and a straight body with chamfered corners. The chest of drawers stands on ogee
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 37.01 in W 48.82 in D 24.02 in
English 1860s Painted Chinoiserie Four-Drawer Chest with Ogee Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English chinoiserie painted chest of drawers from the mid-19th century with some original paint
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 32 in D 16.25 in
Long Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
drawers. A bold ogee molding to the front and sides of the top creates a step-down edge. The three
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Black Painted Dresser with Ogee Feet
Located in South Salem, NY
A black painted Georgian style dresser resting on four Ogee feet. This 19th century English dresser
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Late 1800s French Walnut Burlwood Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers was created in France during the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest with Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest with Ogee Feet A
Located in Charlotte, NC
with brass drawer pulls, escutcheons and ogee bracket feet. Features nine various size drawers of
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest with Ogee Feet - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
brass hardware, brass keyhole escutcheons and ogee bracket feet. Features nine various size drawers of
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 54.5 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest with Ogee Feet - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
brass hardware, brass keyhole escutcheons and ogee bracket feet. Features nine various size drawers of
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 54.5 in W 39.5 in D 21 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest with Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
with brass hardware, ogee edge to the top, and ogee bracket feet. Features seven drawers of dovetail
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 53.25 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
COUNCILL Solid Mahogany Chippendale Semainier / Lingerie Chest with Ogee Feet
By Councill
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style lingerie chest by Councill. Solid mahogany with brass hardware and ogee bracket
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 53.75 in W 23 in D 16 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hadlow Down, East Sussex
A wonderful Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany on ogee bracket feet, with fantastic original
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Mahogany
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Semainier Lingerie Chest w/ Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
brass hardware and ogee bracket feet. Features seven drawers of dovetail construction, all of which are
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 53.25 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teak chest of drawers with overlapping top with ogee edge. Flush fitted drawers have flush fitted
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Danish Baroque chest of drawers, serpentine front, ogee top, gold- painted trim, in walnut
Category
Antique 1750s Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1830s
Located in Stamford, CT
Four-drawer chest of drawers or commode on ogee shaped bracket feet in an antiqued finish, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Painted Rococo Style Bombé Four-Drawer Chest with Ogee Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Rococo style hand painted bombé chest-of-drawers from the 19th century with raised
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
English George III Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Fine dressing commode. Mahogany serpentine shaped chest of drawers on ogee feet. Brass pulls on
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elegant Antique Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A very refined pine chest of drawers. Note that the ogee edge and the top is all of a piece, the
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Diminutive 18th Century American Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
A diminutive American mahogany chest of drawers with fretwork corners on ogee bracket feet. The
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Mahogany
George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers of Small Proportions
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very small George III period mahogany chest of drawers on attractive period ogee feet. Oak lining
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Very Finely Figured George III Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very finely figured George III mahogany chest of drawers. On lovely and original ogee bracket
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Georgian Oak Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice small scaled George III oak chest of drawers on ogee bracket feet with mahogany cross
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Georgian Period Oak Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice small scaled George III oak chest of drawers on ogee bracket feet with mahogany cross
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice and large Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers or ogee bracket feet with original
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
CHIPPENDALE CHEST
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good small George III period mahogany chest of drawers on ogee bracket feet, made in England late
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dressers
Materials
Brass
English Pine Bookcase, Mid-19th C.
Located in Norwalk, CT
English pine bookcase, mid-19th c. of unusual form with a glazed top over a chest of drawers base
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Small Welsh Period Oak Chest of Drawers, Original Hardware and Ogee Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
color and patina, with fine oak grain on the top. The ogee feet are original, as are the drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 30.75 in W 35 in D 19.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and large English mahogany inlaid chest of drawers. With quarter columns, ogee bracket
Category
Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Chest Of Drawers Ogee For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chest of drawers ogee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chest of drawers ogee for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a chest of drawers ogee — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest of drawers ogee, those designed in Georgian, Louis XV and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chest of drawers ogee over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Chippendale and Councill are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chest Of Drawers Ogee?
Prices for a chest of drawers ogee can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $13,200, while the average can fetch as much as $4,460.
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.
Questions About Chest Of Drawers Ogee
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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