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18th Century French Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
18th Century period Louis XVI cherry chest of drawers from France. The top is made from four
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century French Cherry Chest of Drawers
18th Century French Cherry Chest of Drawers
H 35.63 in W 44.5 in D 23.13 in
American Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale chest of four graduated drawers with a divided top drawer. The chest features
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Brass

18th Century Neoclassical Italian Cherry Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry and decorated with walnut and
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Cherry, Satinwood, Walnut

Handcrafted Black Cherry Chest of Drawers with Joinery by Frank Buschmann
By Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
This handcrafted chest of drawers is made from premium black cherry wood, finished with an oil and
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2010s Spanish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry

American Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Chest of Drawers. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Sheraton tiger maple and cherry four drawer chest of drawers with original cherry knobs
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Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Maple

Midcentury Refinished Chippendale 9-Drawer Light Wild Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare midcentury 9-drawer Chippendale chest of drawers in solid wild cherry with dovetail
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier cherry commode was made in Vienna circa 1825
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

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Cherry

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Cherry Chest of Drawers / Dresser with Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry and decorated with
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Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood, Walnut

American Cherry Chest of Drawers with Flanking Fluted Quarter Columns, VA C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cherry five drawer chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted quarter
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Pennsylvania Folky Sheraton Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique wooden chest of drawers. With a terrific old finish. In cherry wood with a polar
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wood, Cherry

Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers This exquisite Biedermeier chest of drawers
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Antique Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
H 33.08 in W 46.07 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of drawers, Cherry wood.
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1830 Cherry Wood This Biedermeier chest of
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Cherry

Empire Chest of Drawers, France 1810-1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
Empire chest of drawers, France 1810-1820. This early 19th century elegant Empire chest of drawers
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Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers, Cherry
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century French Directoire Chest of Drawers, 1810, France Cherrywood Directoire chest of
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Antique 1810s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1800, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
This original French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1800. The three drawer commode
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1800, Cherry
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1800, Cherry
H 39.77 in W 53.15 in D 24.02 in
Handsome Cerused Cherry French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This French cherry chest has been given a new, upbeat look thanks to a sanding process which cuts
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Solid Cherry Lingerie Chest of Drawers, Circa 1980s
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Hig quality American made, tall narrow lingerie jewelry chest of drawers. "This vintage Narrow
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, polished Cherry veneer, four drawers, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest with volute legs, veneered in cherry with four drawers. The corpus with flanking
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Cherry Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
. This is a beautifully-made and fully functional two on two chest of drawers. The chest features two
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

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Cherry

1950s Italian Parchment and Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in London, London
Parchmanet chest of drawers This is a stunning mid-century Italian chest of drawers, likely from
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Parchment Paper

Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer chest of drawers or commode USA, Circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century Curved Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Chest of drawers "en arbalète" in Louis XV style. Circa 1st half of the 19th century. Made of solid
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry, Pine

18th Century Italian Cherry Neoclassical Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical dresser hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry. The chest of drawers shows
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Cherry

Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers MINT!
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20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Louis-Seize chest of drawers Josephine-classical baroque softwood cherry
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful Louis-Seize chest of drawers from the end of the 18th century for sale
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Antique 1750s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

19th Century Original antique Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherry. High-rectangular, one-body on four feet. Overhead cover plate, including drawer
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Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1820
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood, Germany, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Biedermeier chest of drawers from Mid 19th Century. This piece of furniture comes from Germany. It
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Cherry, Munich circa 1815
Located in Greven, DE
South German Biedermeier chest of drawers Bavaria (Munich) Cherry Biedermeier circa 1815
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Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Germany, 1800 Cherry wood This Louis XVI
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Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A classicist chest of drawers in Louis XVI style. Made from solid cherry wood around 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Cherry

Rococo Louis XV Sideboard / Chest of Drawers / Dresser in Cherry Wood, 1760
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Dresser restored Rococo Louis XV around 1760 cherry wood sideboard chest of drawers Features
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Antique 18th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Modern contemporary chest of drawers in cherry and MDF by Marc Morro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cajonera 1 is just a chest of drawers made of MDF and cherry with a soft hole for the drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

MidCentury Cherry Wood and Brass Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Refinement and style characterize this chest of drawers, a very charismatic design makes the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Commode or Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
, late 20th century Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Drawers lock, and key is
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest By Ralph
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Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chests of Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commodes or dresser chests By
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Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

American Cherry Bow Front Graduated Chest of Drawers. Rhode Island. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cherry bow front chest with carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers, original oval
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Sheraton Federal Period Cherry, Mahogany & Tiger Maple Chest of Drawers c.1810
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Sheraton Federal period cherry and mahogany four drawer chest, its rectangular top with
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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

André Monpoix. Chest of drawers in varnished blond cherry. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Monpoix, by. Chest of drawers in varnished blond cherry, opening with three drawers on the
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Sheraton Cherry Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Sheraton Cherry two over three graduated drawer chest. Probably Virginia or
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Sheraton Cherry Chest
Sheraton Cherry Chest
H 43 in W 40 in D 19 in
Empire Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood with Black Colones and Black Marble Top
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
EMPIRE chest of drawers cherry wood with black colones and black marble top
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Antique 1820s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Belgian Black Marble

American Hepplewhite Cherry & Birds Eye Maple Graduated Chest of Drawers, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite cherry and birds eye maple chest with a carved molded top, four graduated
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Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

New England Cherry Bowfront Chest with Graduating 4 Drawers, String Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
New England Cherry Bowfront Chest with Graduating 4 Drawers, String Inlay and Ogee Feet, ca. 1790
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Antique 1790s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

American Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Fall Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1820
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
American Tiger maple and Cherry fall front chest of drawers with fitted interior desk, flanking
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique provincial style cherry wood chest of drawers made by cabinet maker Samuel Harper (1818
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry

Antique Provincial Chest of Drawers
Antique Provincial Chest of Drawers
H 34.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
American Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
patina. Queen Anne pad feet hand carved from solid cherry. This chest is in excellent condition and has
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests...

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Cherry

American Highboy Chest of Drawers
American Highboy Chest of Drawers
H 72 in W 38 in D 20 in
Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier chest of drawers featuring three drawers and ebonized columns on the sides. The chest
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Antique Early 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of cherry wood that
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
H 31.75 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
By John Widdicomb, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Classicist chest of drawers, Italy, around 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Classicist chest of drawers from Italy around 1790 in cherry veneer with a Rosso Verona marble top
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Antique 1790s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Classicist chest of drawers, Italy, around 1790
Classicist chest of drawers, Italy, around 1790
H 29.93 in W 45.67 in D 23.63 in
MidCentury Cherry Wood and Brass Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Borsani. Detailed shape of both the body and the legs. Structure in cherry wood and stained beech wood
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

American Chippendale Cherry Lingerie Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage tall chest of drawers with Chippendale style brass hardware. Five drawers, including two
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20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baroque chest of drawers from around 1810.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Baroque chest of drawers from around 1810! AFTER RENOVATION Very good condition, after
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests o...

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Wood, Cherry

Baroque chest of drawers from around 1810.
Baroque chest of drawers from around 1810.
H 35.83 in W 48.04 in D 25.6 in
Empire Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Caryatids
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Chest of Drawers with Caryatids South Germany, 1815 Cherrywood Very elegant German Empire
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Antique 1810s German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful and practical Biedermeier chest of drawers made of solid cherry wood. The furniture
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Cherry, Spruce

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Cherry Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cherry chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique cherry chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and cherry. We have 521 antique and vintage cherry chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Cherry 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. There are many kinds of cherry chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV cherry chest of drawers are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small cherry chest of drawers measuring 14.5 inches across. Cherry chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Henkel Harris are consistently popular.

How Much are Cherry Chest Of Drawers?

Cherry chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,783, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $189,000.

Finding the Right Commodes And 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 Cherry Chest 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.