Until the mid-19th century, the standard chest had either four long, or three long and two short drawers. Rarely were there any exceptions to this rule. A chest with three drawers, or a series of small upper drawers, purporting to be Georgian, will probably have been converted from a chest-on-chest or tallboy. It is true that the 18th century commode often contain two long deep drawers, but this was a much grander and more decorative piece altogether, intended for drawing rooms, not bedrooms, and in any case was usually made to stand on legs. The standard chest of drawers continued to be made throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries (some Edwardian pine chests even had bracket feet), but variations were introduced during the mid-Victorian period, with some chests having seven or more drawers usually a deep hat drawer and smaller glove compartments. Chests with more...

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19th century mahogany commode 57.5 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 75 cm…

Mahogany Commode, 19th Century, 57.5 x 51 x 75 cm

19th century mahogany commode 57.5 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 75 cm high

A Victorian mahogany chest of five drawers, split to top, one…

Victorian Mahogany Chest with Five Drawers

A Victorian mahogany chest of five drawers, split to top, one leg replaced, trim missing, 91 x 95 x 41 cm

A Victorian mahogany dressing chest, second half 19th century…

A Victorian mahogany dressing chest, second half 19th century with two carved and incised arms supporting a central arched swing mirror, the top with moulded edges above three small drawers and three graduated long drawers, all panelled and with turned…

An 19th century mahogany chest of five drawers, break to one…

Mahogany Chest with Five Drawers and One Broken Foot

An 19th century mahogany chest of five drawers, break to one foot 98 x 102 x 57 cm

Late Victorian chest of drawers with three small and three long…

Late Victorian Chest of Drawers with 6 Drawers

Late Victorian chest of drawers with three small and three long drawers, 107 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 113.5 cm high

Large late Victorian chest of drawers for restoration, 127 cm…

Restoration Project: Victorian Chest of Drawers

Large late Victorian chest of drawers for restoration, 127 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 145 cm high

Late Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, five drawers, each…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware

Late Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, five drawers, each with brass loop drop hardware, set above four tapered and chamfered legs, a/f missing venner to skirting, 94 cm x 107 cm x 50 cm

A small cedar chest, 19th century, with two short drawers and…

19th Century Cedar Chest with Drawers and Bun Feet

A small cedar chest, 19th century, with two short drawers and two long drawers with turned knob handles above, bun feet, height 82 cm width 92 cm depth 42 cm

Early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with two short and…

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century

Early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with two short and three long drawers, some restoration needed, 119 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 115.5 cm high

A small cedar chest, 19th century, the plain chest with a…

19th Century Cedar Chest with Ball Feet

A small cedar chest, 19th century, the plain chest with a bullnose top above two short drawers and two long, drawers all with turned pull handles, raised on waisted ball feet, height 80 cm, width 89 cm, depth 43 cm

Victorian cedar chest of drawers, with 4 small and 2 large…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers with 6 Drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers, with 4 small and 2 large drawers, 96 cm wide, 88 cm high

A Victorian cedar chest, mid 19th century, in dark tones, with…

Dark Victorian Cedar Chest with Multiple Drawers

A Victorian cedar chest, mid 19th century, in dark tones, with a bullnose edged top above a central hat drawer, flanked by a pair of small drawers, with a matching deep drawer, three full width drawers below all with turned timber pull handles, and raised…

A Victorian flame mahogany robe, 19th century, the impressive…

Victorian Flame Mahogany Mirrored Robe

A Victorian flame mahogany robe, 19th century, the impressive robe with full length mirrored robes on each side and central panelled double doors above chest of two short and three long drawers with turned knobs, to a plinth base. Height 213 cm, width 260…

A mahogany chest of drawers English, late 19th century, 107 cm…

Late 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

A mahogany chest of drawers English, late 19th century, 107 cm high 110 cm wide 52 cm deep

Petite chest of drawers Victorian, cedar, Five-Drawer with full…

Victorian Cedar Five-Drawer Chest with Bobbin Columns

Petite chest of drawers Victorian, cedar, Five-Drawer with full bobbin turned columns, height 115 cm, length 92 cm, depth 51 cm

Victorian chest of drawers with two short and three long…

Victorian 5-Drawer Chest, 109x49x116cm

Victorian chest of drawers with two short and three long drawers, 109 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 116 cm high

19th century mahogany chest of drawers with two short and three…

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

19th century mahogany chest of drawers with two short and three long drawers, 109 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 109 cm high

An English 19th century mahogany seven drawer chest having…

19th Century Mahogany Seven Drawer Chest with Floral Carvings

An English 19th century mahogany seven drawer chest having carved floral decoration and central hat drawer, height 122 cm, width 113 cm, depth 50 cm

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 4 short and three long…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers with Missing Locks

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 4 short and three long drawers, 118 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 129 cm wide note piece of trim missing top LH side, most escutcheons and all locks missing

Victorian cedar chest of drawers, 111 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 124…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers, 111 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 124 cm high

A small Victorian cedar chest. second half 19th century, in…

Victorian Cedar Chest with Bull Nose Edging

A small Victorian cedar chest. second half 19th century, in deep tones, the top with bull nose edging above two half width drawers, two full width drawers below all with turned timber handles and raised on toupie style squashed bun feet. Height 100 cm.…

A cedar chest, 19th century, with three short drawers above…

19th Century Cedar Chest with Carved Details

A cedar chest, 19th century, with three short drawers above three long drawers of graduating depth all with turned pull handles, embellished with carved leaf scroll corbels, pilasters and extended bases concealing bun feet, height 111 cm, width 120 cm,…

An antique chest on stand, 19th century, the brass strapped…

An antique chest on stand, 19th century, the brass strapped walnut lift top chest or coffer with decorative pierced brass corners, escutcheon and carrying handles, raised on a later stand. Height 68 cm, width 57 cm, depth 40 cm

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers 2 secret drawers over 3…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Secret Compartments

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers 2 secret drawers over 3 drawers with barley twist columns on 4 feet, as inspected. Width 120 cm. Depth 54 cm. Height 144 cm approx.

Small Victorian chest of drawers 86 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 84 cm…

Victorian Chest of Drawers (Small)

Small Victorian chest of drawers 86 cm wide, 42 cm deep, 84 cm high

Victorian cedar and pine chest of drawers with 2 short and 2…

Victorian Cedar and Pine Chest of Drawers

Victorian cedar and pine chest of drawers with 2 short and 2 long drawers, 85 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 92 cm high

19th century mahogany secretaire chest with fall front…

Mahogany Secretaire Chest with Fall Front and 2 Drawers

19th century mahogany secretaire chest with fall front secretaire above 2 drawers, 109 cm wide, 102 cm high

19th century English pine chest of drawers with 2 short and 2…

English pine chest of drawers, 19th century

19th century English pine chest of drawers with 2 short and 2 long drawers, 99.5 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 84 cm high

A Victorian cedar side table. 19 century, the small drop-side…

Victorian Cedar Side Table

A Victorian cedar side table. 19 century, the small drop-side table or chest with two drawers, with square tapering legs, turned timber handles and key. Height 61 cm, length 60 cm, width 42 cm, extended length 101 cm

A stained cedar and pine chest of drawers, 19th century, a…

19th Century Stained Cedar and Pine Chest of Drawers

A stained cedar and pine chest of drawers, 19th century, a cherry coloured chest with a serpentine top comprising a central hat drawer, flanked by a pair of short drawers and a deep drawer with a faux front, three long drawers of graduated depth all with…

Mahogany Victorian chest of drawers, three long and two short…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Mahogany Victorian chest of drawers, three long and two short drawers

A 19th century Australian colonial cedar chest with two short…

Australian Cedar Chest with Five Drawers

A 19th century Australian colonial cedar chest with two short drawers above three graduated drawers. 108 cm high, 104 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A Victorian mahogany chest of three drawers with black marble…

Victorian mahogany chest with marble top and scroll handles

A Victorian mahogany chest of three drawers with black marble top & scroll handles, 86 x 120 x 62 cm

Small Victorian chest of drawers, 91 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 97 cm…

Victorian Chest of Drawers

Small Victorian chest of drawers, 91 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 97 cm high

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, with makers mark to inside…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers by W. Barker, Leeds

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, with makers mark to inside of base 'W. BARKER... LEEDS', 125 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 125.5 cm high

Victorian chest of drawers, with 4 short and 3 long drawers,…

Victorian 7-Drawer Chest - 117x49x131 cm

Victorian chest of drawers, with 4 short and 3 long drawers, 117 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 131 cm high

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers with 2 short and 3 long…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers - 5 Drawer

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers with 2 short and 3 long drawers, 119 cm, wide, 51 cm, deep, 119 cm, high

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, 105 cm wide, 53 cm deep,…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers (105x53x105cm)

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers, 105 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 105 cm high

19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 short and 4 long…

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 short and 4 long drawers, 132 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 128 cm high

Victorian chest of drawers, of rectangular form, set with two…

Victorian Chest of Drawers with Five Graduated Drawers

Victorian chest of drawers, of rectangular form, set with two short drawers, flanked by two box drawers, above three graduated drawers 134 cm x 122 cm x 52 cm

A Victorian mahogany chest with iron lock & Struts, 53 x 95 x…

Victorian Mahogany Chest with Iron Lock & Struts

A Victorian mahogany chest with iron lock & Struts, 53 x 95 x 50 cm

A Victorian mahogany dressing chest four drawers under oval…

Victorian mahogany dressing chest with oval swing mirror

A Victorian mahogany dressing chest four drawers under oval swing top mirror

A Victorian pine chest of drawers 106 x 41 x 115 cm

Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers

A Victorian pine chest of drawers 106 x 41 x 115 cm

Small Victorian chest of drawers 99 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 86 cm…

Victorian Chest of Drawers - Small Size

Small Victorian chest of drawers 99 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 86 cm high

Victorian style pine chest of drawers with 4 small drawers…

Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers by Woodpeckers NZ

Victorian style pine chest of drawers with 4 small drawers above 4 long drawers, on turned bun feet, by Woodpeckers New Zealand, 121 cm wide, 44 cm deep, 134.5 cm high

Large Iberian large wood chest mid/late 19th century

19th Century Iberian Wood Chest

Large Iberian large wood chest mid/late 19th century

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 4 short and 3 long…

Victorian Cedar Chest with 7 Drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 4 short and 3 long drawers, 112 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 129 cm high

Victorian chest of drawers with 4 short and 3 long drawers, 112…

Victorian 7-drawer Chest - 112x49x124cm

Victorian chest of drawers with 4 short and 3 long drawers, 112 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 124 cm high

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 4 short and 3 long…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 4 short and 3 long drawers, 115 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 129.5 cm high

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers 121 cm wide, 56 cm deep,…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Missing Molding

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers 121 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 120 cm high approx, a missing keyhole escutcheon and molding edge from the right of the middle long drawer

Victorian chest of drawers with two short and three long…

Victorian Chest of Drawers with Two Short and Three Long

Victorian chest of drawers with two short and three long drawers. Approximate dimensions: 122 x 52 x 121 cm

A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers

A late Victorian mahogany six drawer Tallboy with carved detail…

Victorian Mahogany Tallboy with Carved Detail

A late Victorian mahogany six drawer Tallboy with carved detail with ball and claw feet, drawers in descending sizes 130 x 66 x 53 cm

A Victorian mahogany chest of seven drawers, 128 x 112 x 47 cm

Victorian Mahogany 7-Drawer Chest

A Victorian mahogany chest of seven drawers, 128 x 112 x 47 cm

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers 110 cm wide, 47 cm deep,…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers - 110x47x106 cm

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers 110 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 106 cm high

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers with two short and two long…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers with two short and two long drawers, 107 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 83.5 cm high

A Victorian Australian cedar chest of drawers, the rectangular…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers with Carved Corbels

A Victorian Australian cedar chest of drawers, the rectangular top above a moulded frieze drawer and an arrangement of four short drawers and three graduated long drawers flanked by carved corbels and pedestals, on turned feet, height 151 cm, width 120c…

Germanic chest of drawers mid 19th century, oak, four drawers,…

19th Century Germanic Oak Chest of Drawers

Germanic chest of drawers mid 19th century, oak, four drawers, with ebonised turned column supports, mounted on shaped base, height 105 cm, length 94 cm, depth 51 cm

Chest of drawers Victorian, Germanic cedar, four drawers, with…

Victorian Cedar Chest with Mother of Pearl Details

Chest of drawers Victorian, Germanic cedar, four drawers, with mother of pearl escutcheons, height 96 cm, length 96 cm, depth 58 cm

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers oak lined with a 'Secret'…

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Secret Drawer

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers oak lined with a 'Secret' drawer above 4 short and 3 long drawers, the base section removes for transport, 127 cm wide, 59 cm deep, 128 cm high

An early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of five drawers,…

Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Five Drawers

An early 19th century mahogany bowfront chest of five drawers, with cockbeaded drawers on bracket feet. Width 101 cm.

An antique Australian cedar seven drawer chest with cantilever…

An antique Australian cedar seven drawer chest with cantilever top and carved corbels, South Australian origin, 19th century, 126 cm high, 119 cm wide, 53 cm deep

A Victorian cedar chest, 19th century, with a serpentine top…

Victorian Cedar Chest with Carved Details and Bun Feet

A Victorian cedar chest, 19th century, with a serpentine top and frieze drawer, a central relief carved hat box, flanked by pairs of short drawers, three long drawers of graduated depth, below with turned knob handles, carved corbels and long decorations…

A Victorian cedar chest, 19th century, with two short drawers…

Victorian Cedar Chest with Bobbin Carved Pillars

A Victorian cedar chest, 19th century, with two short drawers and four long drawers of graduated depth with single, turned knob handles and flanked by bobbin carved pillars, raised on bun feet, height 138 cm width 120 cm depth 55 cm

A Victorian mahogany chest, 19th century, probably a conversion…

Victorian mahogany chest with six drawers

A Victorian mahogany chest, 19th century, probably a conversion piece with three short drawers above three long drawers of graduating depth, all with cockbeading, boxwood stringing and turned handles, having reeded trim borders and target decorations, and…

A 19th century Continental marble top four drawer commode, grey…

Damaged Marble Top Commode, 19th Century

A 19th century Continental marble top four drawer commode, grey marble top damaged, 95 x 124 x 59 cm

A 19th century German mahogany bachelors chest, with a moulded…

German Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with Four Drawers

A 19th century German mahogany bachelors chest, with a moulded edge and four graduated drawers on a block feet. 88 cm high, 84 cm wide, 47 cm deep

19th century marble top three drawer chest, with rectangular…

19th century marble top three drawer chest, with rectangular top, set above three drawers with wreath loop drop handles, with parquetry inlay, a/f (crack to marble to), 85 cm x 67 cm x 43 cm

19th century Australian cedar chest of drawers, with a stepped…

19th century Australian cedar chest of drawers, with a stepped rectangular top with curved edges, above two deep drawers, above three long drawers with turned handles, on turned feet, 100 cm x 114 cm x 46 cm

Victorian mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers

Mahogany Bow Front Chest with 5 Drawers

Victorian mahogany bow fronted chest of five drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers, 114 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 126…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers, 114 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 126 cm high

Victorian chest of drawers 108 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 92 cm high.

Victorian Chest of Drawers - 108 x 56 x 92 cm

Victorian chest of drawers 108 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 92 cm high.

Late Victorian chest of drawers 107 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 121 cm…

Late Victorian Chest of Drawers

Late Victorian chest of drawers 107 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 121 cm high

Victorian mahogany flat front chest, with four long drawers on…

Victorian Mahogany Chest with 4 Drawers and Castors

Victorian mahogany flat front chest, with four long drawers on brass castors

A miniature three drawer chest, mahogany with ebony trim and…

Mahogany Miniature Chest with Whalebone Handles

A miniature three drawer chest, mahogany with ebony trim and whalebone handles (one replaced), early 19th century, 12 cm high, 32 cm wide, 16 cm deep

A small Victorian cedar chest, 19th century, the chest with two…

Victorian Cedar Chest with Four Drawers

A small Victorian cedar chest, 19th century, the chest with two small and two long pine lined drawers, having a bullnose top, turned knob handles and raised on a plinth base, height 85 cm, width 89 cm, depth 41 cm.

A late Victorian cedar, flame mahogany veneer chest of drawers,…

Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

A late Victorian cedar, flame mahogany veneer chest of drawers, 128 x 124 x 57 cm

A late Victorian cedar chest of five drawers, 160 x 106 x 47 cm

Victorian Cedar Chest with Five Drawers

A late Victorian cedar chest of five drawers, 160 x 106 x 47 cm

A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers. second half 19th century,…

Victorian mahogany chest of drawers

A Victorian mahogany chest of drawers. second half 19th century, the top with a stepped edge above two half width drawers and three full width drawers of graduating depth, all with circular pressed brass backplates and laurel garland pull handles, with…

Victorian pine four drawer chest of drawers

Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers (4 Drawers)

Victorian pine four drawer chest of drawers

A Victorian mahogany tallboy chest of drawers, 19th century,…

Victorian Mahogany Tallboy Chest of Drawers

A Victorian mahogany tallboy chest of drawers, 19th century, with an extended cornice above an ogee frieze drawer, seven drawers with knob handles flanked by Barley twist supports, upon bun feet, 141 cm high, 117 cm wide, 54 cm deep

19th century mahogany chest of three drawers

Mahogany three-drawer chest from 19th century

19th century mahogany chest of three drawers

Chest of drawers mid 19th century, mahogany, four drawers with…

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Chest of drawers mid 19th century, mahogany, four drawers with brass escutcheons, bun feet, height 87 cm, length 91 cm, depth 49 cm

Victorian cedar chest of drawers, with 2 short and 2 long…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers, with 2 short and 2 long drawers, on turned bun feet, 98 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 101.5 cm high

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 3 short and 2 long…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 3 short and 2 long drawers, 97 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 95 cm high

Late 19th century chest of drawers, with 4 long drawers and…

Antique Carved Chest of Drawers

Late 19th century chest of drawers, with 4 long drawers and decorative carving, 109 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 126 cm high

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 4 short and 3 long…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 4 short and 3 long drawers, 110 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 121 cm high

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 5 drawers. 107 cm wide,…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers with 5 Drawers

Victorian cedar chest of drawers with 5 drawers. 107 cm wide, 50 cm deep and 118 cm tall

Small Victorian cedar chest of drawers, 86 cm wide, 45 cm deep,…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers

Small Victorian cedar chest of drawers, 86 cm wide, 45 cm deep, 86 cm high

A small marquetry late Victorian 3 drawer chest of mixed…

Victorian Marquetry Chest with French Influence

A small marquetry late Victorian 3 drawer chest of mixed timbers probably English with a French influence. Width 49 cm, depth 32 cm, Height 72 cm

Large Victorian chest of drawers with 4 short and 4 long…

Large Victorian chest of drawers with 4 short and 4 long drawers, 113 cm wide, 54 cm deep, 144.5 cm high

Late 19th century cedar chest of drawers, set with a pair of…

Late 19th Century Cedar Chest of Drawers

Late 19th century cedar chest of drawers, set with a pair of box drawers, above three graduated drawers, with turned wooden handles on pedestal base, 118 cm x104 cm x 44 cm

A 19th century inlaid mahogany chest of 4 drawers

Mahogany 4-Drawer Chest with Inlay Design

A 19th century inlaid mahogany chest of 4 drawers

A Victorian mahogany veneer chest of five drawers with bone…

Victorian Mahogany Chest with Bone Inlay Keyholes

A Victorian mahogany veneer chest of five drawers with bone inlay keyholes 105 x 98 x 48 cm

A small antique pine chest of drawers. Later 19th century,…

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers

A small antique pine chest of drawers. Later 19th century, having an extended bull nose edged top above two half width drawers and two full width drawers with turned timber handles, and raised on bun and toupie feet. Height 84 cm. Width 83 cm. Depth 51 cm

A small Victorian cedar chest of drawers, 19th century, with…

Victorian Cedar Chest of Drawers

A small Victorian cedar chest of drawers, 19th century, with bullnose edge above two single and two long drawers with turned knob handles and raised on ball feet, 86 cm high, 88 cm wide, 44 cm deep