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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A George I figured walnut chest on stand, the chest circa 1730,…

George I Walnut Chest on Stand, 1730

A George I figured walnut chest on stand, the chest circa 1730, the stand later, the chest with a moulded cornice above three long drawers between fluted chamfers, the stand with a shaped frieze on turned supports with stretchers, 151 cm high, 109 cm wife…

Black lacquer and gilt Japanned chest on stand, c. 1900, the…

Japanned Chest on Gilt Stand with Brass Mounts

Black lacquer and gilt Japanned chest on stand, c. 1900, the two door cabinet decorated with figures in landscape and birds amongst flowering branches, with polished and engraved brass mounts, enclosing an interior fitted with drawers, raised on a black…

William and Mary oak chest on stand the top with 2 short and 2…

William & Mary Oak Chest on Stand with Drawers

William and Mary oak chest on stand the top with 2 short and 2 long drawers, the stand with one drawer, shaped apron below on bun feet, 103 cm wide, 122 cm high, 55 cm deep

Rare Georgian chest on stand, English oak fitted with five…

Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with Brass Hardware (Yorkshire, c.1770)

Rare Georgian chest on stand, English oak fitted with five drawers to the upper section, three drawer to the stand, brass hardware of exceptional quality and proportions (c.1770 Yorkshire)

An Anglo Indian ebonised dowry chest on stand, 19th century,…

Ebonised Dowry Chest on Stand with Carved Vines

An Anglo Indian ebonised dowry chest on stand, 19th century, finely carved with a repeating motif of flowering vines, flanked by brass drop ring handles, raised on Barley twist supports and conforming stretchers, 90 cm high, 108 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Vintage chest on stand, with campaign type recessed handles, 99…

Vintage Chest on Stand with Recessed Handles

Vintage chest on stand, with campaign type recessed handles, 99 x 52 cm, 84 cm high

A George II and later walnut veneered chest on stand, the upper…

Walnut Chest on Stand with Provenance

A George II and later walnut veneered chest on stand, the upper body with an arrangement of short and long drawers, above a stand with a further three deep drawers, supported on a shaped apron and cabriole legs, 146 cm high, 109 cm wide, 60.5 cm deep.…

18th century English oak chest on stand, of rectangular form,…

English Oak Chest on Stand with Two Drawers

18th century English oak chest on stand, of rectangular form, set with two long drawers with moldings to the exterior face, with drop handles and escutcheons, on stand, 79 x 95 x 56 cm

A William and Mary walnut chest on stand. The five drawers…

Herringbone Banded William & Mary Walnut Chest on Stand

A William and Mary walnut chest on stand. The five drawers having Herringbone banding, 131 cm high, 97 cm long, 53 cm deep.

A George I figured walnut chest on stand, circa 1715, the upper…

George I Walnut Chest on Stand

A George I figured walnut chest on stand, circa 1715, the upper part with a moulded cornice above two short and three graduated long drawers. The stand, with an arrangement of three drawers in a shaped frieze raised on cabriole supports, the drawer fronts…

A Georgian oak chest on stand, two half drawers over two full…

Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with Turned Legs

A Georgian oak chest on stand, two half drawers over two full width drawers, the stand with turned legs and stretcher base. Some old borer. 94 cm x 53 cm x 130 cm

An attractive William and Mary chest on stand, Late-17th…

William & Mary Chest on Stand with Turned Legs

An attractive William and Mary chest on stand, Late-17th century/Early-18th century, mahogany and walnut veneered with two short drawers and four large below with shaped apron. Resting on turned legs joined by concave stretchers on bun feet, height 147.5…

A William and Mary chest on stand, Late-17th/early-18th century,…

William and Mary Chest on Stand

A William and Mary chest on stand, Late-17th/early-18th century, framed in oak, with walnut veneers, two short and three long drawers on barley twist legs joined by shaped stretchers, height 122 cm, width 102 cm, depth 58 cm

A George II oak and walnut chest on stand, having a moulded…

George II Oak Chest on Stand with Crossbanded Drawers

A George II oak and walnut chest on stand, having a moulded cornice above three short and four long crossbanded drawers, the base with a further drawer and bracket feet, height 158 cm, width 95 cm, depth 46 cm

A French Chinoiserie lacquered chest on stand, 20th century,…

French Chinoiserie Lacquered Chest on Stand

A French Chinoiserie lacquered chest on stand, 20th century, the whole decorated in gold painted scenes over black lacquer, having fielded doors applied with floral engraved metalwork, enclosing a single shelved space above two drawers, raised on four…

George II oak chest on stand, with two short and three long…

Oak Chest on Stand with Cabriole Legs and Drawers

George II oak chest on stand, with two short and three long drawers to the top, the base with three small drawers, shaped apron on cabriole legs

A vintage walnut Queen Anne style chest on stand the top with…

Walnut Queen Anne Chest on Stand with Carvings

A vintage walnut Queen Anne style chest on stand the top with two half and three full width drawers, the base with three small drawers, shaped apron, cabriole legs with carved decoration to knees. 81 x 50 x 166 cm.

Queen Anne mahogany crossbanded walnut chest on stand early…

Queen Anne Walnut Chest on Stand

Queen Anne mahogany crossbanded walnut chest on stand early 18th century, the rectangular top with moulded edge above three short drawers and three long drawers, the stand with shaped apron, raised on cabriole legs with pad feet, height 143 cm width 105…

Lovely George II chest on stand, in walnut veneer and oak, with…

George II Walnut Chest on Stand

Lovely George II chest on stand, in walnut veneer and oak, with a rectangular top set with two short drawers above three graduated drawers, with cross band walnut, the stand set with three drawers, on heavy cabriole legs, 143 cm x 96.5 cm x 56.5 cm

An early 1900s Continental mahogany vanity/dressing chest on…

Continental Mahogany Vanity with Silver and Crystal Accessories

An early 1900s Continental mahogany vanity/dressing chest on stand, the interior fitted with silver backed brushes, lidded crystal jars and manicure accessories, the top fitted with folding mirrors, two drawers to the base, raised on tapering square…

A walnut cross-banded chest on stand, English early 18th…

18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand

A walnut cross-banded chest on stand, English early 18th century and later 153 cm high, 100 cm wide, 56 cm deep

George III mahogany flat front chest on stand, with two short…

George III Mahogany Chest on Stand

George III mahogany flat front chest on stand, with two short and three long cockbeaded drawers on bracket feet

A George II burr elm & oak chest on stand Mid-18th century…

George II Elm Chest on Stand

A George II burr elm & oak chest on stand Mid-18th century having a variety of size drawers with drop handles, the lower base with scalloped front rail and cabriole legs, height 109 cm, width 99 cm, depth 50 cm

An Irish George II mahogany chest on stand, circa 1740s,…

Irish George II Mahogany Chest on Stand

An Irish George II mahogany chest on stand, circa 1740s, rectangular, the hinged top veneered with a central panel within broad edge bands and a moulded edge enclosing an open compartment, the drawer below surrounded by beading, with heavy brass handles…

An Anglo-Indian rosewood carved chest on stand, circa 1920,…

Carved Rosewood Chest on Stand with Barley Twist Supports

An Anglo-Indian rosewood carved chest on stand, circa 1920, profusely relief carved with flower heads and vegetal arabesques, brass swing, handles to the short ends and large shaped hinges, raised on barley twists, supports and a conforming box stretcher…

William and Mary walnut oyster veneered chest on stand with two…

Walnut Oyster Veneered Chest on Stand with Barley Twist Legs

William and Mary walnut oyster veneered chest on stand with two short and three long drawers on barley twist legs joined by concave stretchers and bun feet beneath

A fine oak chest on stand in the early Georgian style, 20th…

Georgian-style Oak Chest on Stand by Allpress

A fine oak chest on stand in the early Georgian style, 20th century, crafted by Allpress, in finely figured light oak with a projecting cornice above three short drawers and three long drawers of graduating depth, the stand with a single long drawer and…

An English 18th century Chinoiserie black Japanned chest on…

18th Century Chinoiserie Japanned Chest on Stand

An English 18th century Chinoiserie black Japanned chest on stand decorated overall with Chinoiserie landscapes, the chest and stand with long and short drawers, 107 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 178 cm high

A Queen Anne walnut chest on stand, circa 1730, 170 cm high,…

Queen Anne Walnut Chest on Stand, Circa 1730

A Queen Anne walnut chest on stand, circa 1730, 170 cm high, 108 cm wide, 59 cm deep

A fine William and Mary oyster veneered walnut chest on stand,…

William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Chest on Stand

A fine William and Mary oyster veneered walnut chest on stand, the stand probably 19th century, 142 cm high, 102 cm wide, 59 cm deep

A Charles II oak chest on stand, circa 1680 122 cm high, 96 cm…

Charles II Oak Chest on Stand, Circa 1680

A Charles II oak chest on stand, circa 1680 122 cm high, 96 cm wide, 56 cm deep

George I oak chest on stand with two short and three long…

George I Oak Chest on Stand with Drawers

George I oak chest on stand with two short and three long drawers, the base with three short and one long drawer on turned legs four pad feet

A George I style feather banded walnut chest on stand, 19th…

Feather Banded Walnut Chest on Stand

A George I style feather banded walnut chest on stand, 19th century, 140 cm high, 73 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A George III mahogany chest on stand, 167 cm high, 107 cm wide,…

George III mahogany chest on stand, 167x107x49cm

A George III mahogany chest on stand, 167 cm high, 107 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Antique 1740's George II walnut chest on stand. Provenance: W.…

1740's George II Walnut Chest on Stand with Provenance

Antique 1740's George II walnut chest on stand. Provenance: W. H. Grindley of Grindley Potteries, from great grandson's approx 158 cm high, 113 cm wide, 59 cm deep

A Georgian mahogany chest on stand, later 18th century, in warm…

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Stand

A Georgian mahogany chest on stand, later 18th century, in warm mellow tones with two small and three long drawers of graduating depth to an extended base with a further drawer, with cockbeading, reeded canted corners and swing brass handles and ogee…

Charles II oak chest on stand the top with three geometric…

Charles II Oak Chest on Stand with Barley Twist Legs

Charles II oak chest on stand the top with three geometric panel drawers, the base (the later) with two small drawers, barley twist legs joined by plain stretchers

A William and Mary provincial oak chest on stand, 149 cm high,…

William & Mary Oak Chest on Stand - Provincial Style

A William and Mary provincial oak chest on stand, 149 cm high, 107 cm wide, 66 cm deep

A George II cross banded walnut chest on stand, 121 cm high,…

George II Walnut Chest on Stand from Maggie Lockwood Collection

A George II cross banded walnut chest on stand, 121 cm high, 100 cm wide, 57 cm deep. Provenance: Property from the collection of the late Margaret (Maggie) Lockwood

Antique English oak early Georgian chest on stand with black…

Georgian Oak Chest with Chinoiserie Decoration

Antique English oak early Georgian chest on stand with black Chinoiserie decoration, approx 150 cm high, 100 cm wide, 59 cm deep

Antique Queen Anne high chest on stand with burr walnut…

Burr Walnut Queen Anne High Chest on Stand

Antique Queen Anne high chest on stand with burr walnut veneered front, drawers on cabriole legs. 140 cm high,110 cm wide, 53 cm deep.

A George II walnut chest on stand, second quarter of 18th…

George II Walnut Chest on Stand

A George II walnut chest on stand, second quarter of 18th century with fruitwood line inlay, the reverse ogee moulded cornice above two short frieze drawers over three long drawers, on stand comprising two short drawers above one central drawer, flanked…

An unusual oak and mother of pearl inlaid chest on stand,…

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Oak Chest on Stand

An unusual oak and mother of pearl inlaid chest on stand, 19th/20th century. 137 cm high, 70 cm wide, 46 cm deep

Antique Georgian chest on stand, approx 170 cm high, 112 cm…

Georgian Chest on Stand, 170 cm

Antique Georgian chest on stand, approx 170 cm high, 112 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Early 18th century walnut chest on stand, a significant figured…

18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand

Early 18th century walnut chest on stand, a significant figured walnut chest on stand dating from early 18th century. The drawer fronts are figured walnut with pine stinging. All the drawers have their original oak linings and handles replaced, drawers…

Antique English figured walnut and oak chest on stand, standing…

English Walnut and Oak Chest on Stand

Antique English figured walnut and oak chest on stand, standing on cabriole legs with pad feet, approx 153 cm high, 101 cm wide

Antique English oak and birdseye amboyna chest on stand,…

Oak and Birdseye Amboyna Chest on Stand with Brass Details

Antique English oak and birdseye amboyna chest on stand, pierced brass back plates and shaped escutcheons, 142 cm high, 89 cm wide, 51 cm deep

Queen Anne walnut chest on stand with quartered veneer and…

Walnut Chest on Stand with Bun Feet

Queen Anne walnut chest on stand with quartered veneer and crossbanded top, two short, three long drawers, the base with one short and two deep drawers on later bun feet

Antique English Georgian oak chest on stand, fitted with five…

Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with 5 Drawers

Antique English Georgian oak chest on stand, fitted with five graduating drawers, standing on cabriole pad feet, approx 154 cm high, 100 cm wide, 65 cm deep

An English early 18th century Japanned chest of drawers,…

18th Century Japanned Chest of Drawers with Oriental Motifs

An English early 18th century Japanned chest of drawers, originally from a chest on stand and later converted with bracket feet, the surfaces decorated in a relaxed pattern of figures, birds and flowers, in gilded raised gesso on a black background in…

Rare 18th century English walnut & oak sided chest on stand…

18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand with Fitted Drawers

Rare 18th century English walnut & oak sided chest on stand with cross banding and brass hardware, eight fitted drawers

A William & Mary style chest on stand 18th century and later…

18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand

A William & Mary style chest on stand 18th century and later the chest is walnut with figured veneers, having three full size drawers and upper secretive drawer the base is a turned six leg stretcher type construction having three upper drawers. Height…

An 18th century walnut yew and oyster veneered chest on stand

18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand with Veneer

An 18th century walnut yew and oyster veneered chest on stand

A figured walnut chest on stand, English, early 18th century.…

18th Century Walnut Chest on Stand

A figured walnut chest on stand, English, early 18th century. 150 cm high, 98 cm wide, 51 cm deep