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Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1860 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
C 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
Mid 1800s pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Victorian Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser Chic White
Located in Dayton, OH
A late Victorian serpentine chest. Made from Oak with a white painted finish. Features five drawers
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1880 Black Finish
Located in Lewes, England
C 1880 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode in a rare black finish with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique 19th Century American Empire Walnut Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 19th century American Empire tall boy chest. Features a rectangular form with scrolled front
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1850 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
C mid 1800s antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted designs on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Kling Olde Orchard Maple Colonial Chippendale Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
maple with carved accents and Chippendale hardware. All drawers feature dovetailing and glide smoothly
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Mid-20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Georgian-Era Chest-on-Chest (Tallboy) of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A Georgian-era chest-on-chest or tallboy of mahogany and oak construction, the canopy with a
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dixie Campaigner Walnut Highboy Chest of Drawers Campaign Dresser MCM 767
By Dixie
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1975 Dixie Campaigner tallboy chest of drawers or dresser. Drawing inspiration from British
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Dressers

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Brass

1960’s Eon Chest of Draws by Elliot of Newbury/Mid Century Tallboy
By Elliots of Newbury
Located in London, Lambeth
A rare beautiful and very well made vintage chest of drawers, this was made by Elliots of Newbury
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine and grand example of an early 18th century walnut tallboy. The cavetto cornice above an
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Wood

Tall Antique Chest of Drawers, French, Oak, Bedroom, Tallboy, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique chest of drawers. A French, oak bedroom tallboy dating to the late Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Antique Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, William III Period, Circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique two piece chest of drawers. An English, oak bedroom or hall tallboy cabinet
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Antique Late 17th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Biedermeier Tallboy or Chest on Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A Danish tall boy (or chest-on-chest) featuring a Biedermeier-style design of flame-cut mahogany
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Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
is a substantial chest of drawers - with the drawers measuring 54cm in depth - making it ideal for
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Seven Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This beautifully restored mid-century chest of drawers from Denmark features seven spacious drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique 19th C. American Sheraton Flamed Birch Tallboy Chest Dresser Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive American Sheraton / Federal tallboy chest of drawers, circa first quarter 19th
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Antique 1830s Sheraton Dressers

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Maple

National Mt. Airy Chippendale Style Cherry Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers Vtg
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage National Mt. airy fruniture company dresser, circa last quarter 20th century. A chest on
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Paul Evans Lane Furniture Brutalist Tallboy Cupboard Chest of Drawers Part Suite
By Paul Evans, Lane Furniture
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Brutalist cupboard with chest of drawers base which is part of a suite Paul Evans was an American
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20th Century American Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Softwood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This midcentury danish design chest of 6 drawers, tallboy in teak was made in denmark in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This midcentury danish design chest of 6 drawers, tallboy in teak was made in denmark in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 6 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 6 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of 5 Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 5 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of 5 Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 5 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of 4 Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 4 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of 4 Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 4 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 6 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 6 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 6 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Eight Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 8 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 6 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 6 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century Modern period Danish design chest of 6 drawers- tallboy was made in Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, Denmark, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period chest of 6 drawers or tallboy cabinet made in 1960's Denmark. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1930 ENGLISH BURR WALNUT TALLBOY LINEN PRESS CHEST OF DRAWERS WARING GILLOW j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Exquisite Tallboy Linen Press Chest of Drawers. Is
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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in Cheshire, GB
18th century style mahogany chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in Cheshire, GB
18th century style walnut crossbanded chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest / Tallboy. Two short drawers
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

1982 Henkel Harris Wild Black Cherry Chippendale Tallboy Dresser Chest Drawers
By Henkel Harris
Located in Dayton, OH
1982 Henkel Harris wild black cherry Chippendale tallboy dresser chest drawers Henkel Harris
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and very well figured Cuban mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, of unusually
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Midcentury Chest of Drawers on Legs, Tallboy by Alfred Cox for Heals, UK, 1950s
By Alfred Cox
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury teak and walnut chest of drawers on legs, tallboy by Alfred Cox for Heals, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest / Tallboy
By Georgian House 1
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century George III Mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) Three short drawers
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

18th Century, Mahogany Chest on Chest / Tallboy
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century (George III) Mahogany chest on chest (tallboy) with a brushing
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Two short drawers at
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) with two short
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Teak Chest Of 6 Drawers/Tallboy on Hairpin Feet, 1960 Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This Mid-Century Modern chest of 6 drawers/ tallboy made in Denmark in the 1960's period. Teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, the moulded edge top above a selection of eight
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Matteo Thun Settimanale Tallboy Chest
By Bieffeplast, Matteo Thun
Located in London, GB
Memphis designers and more futuristic in form. This tallboy chest designed for the Italian manufacturer
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers from Stag John Sylvia Reid, 1960s
By Stag Furniture 1, John Sylvia Reid
Located in South Shields, GB
solid brass handle The matching tallboy chest of drawers are available in a separate listing
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vanities

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Teak

Antique Queen Anne Walnut Chest On Chest Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Beautiful Queen Anne Period Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest Having Well Figured Graduated
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality George III Period Mahogany Tallboy, Or Chest On Chest, Having Two Short And Six
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Antique Walnut Tallboy Chest On Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE WALNUT TALLBOY CHEST ON CHEST BEAUTIFUL COLOR AND SIZE CANTED CORNERS
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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Tallboy Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of tallboy chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tallboy chest of drawers — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are 621 antique and vintage tallboy chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Tallboy chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Georgian and Victorian tallboy chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Kai Kristiansen, G Plan Furniture and Meredew each produced beautiful tallboy chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Tallboy Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,497, while they’re typically $348 on the low end and $98,500 highest priced.

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 Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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 1, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 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, 2021
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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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