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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An inlaid walnut three-drawer commode, Italian, 18th century.…

18th Century Italian Walnut Inlaid Three-Drawer Commode

An inlaid walnut three-drawer commode, Italian, 18th century. 108 cm high, 136 cm wide, 59 cm deep

Antique Georgian mahogany four drawer chest, fitted with brass…

Georgian Mahogany Chest with Brass Handles and Bracket Feet

Antique Georgian mahogany four drawer chest, fitted with brass back plate handles, all standing on shaped bracket feet, 78 cm high, 84 cm wide, 46 cm deep

A George III mahogany and fruitwood strung chest of drawers,…

George III bow front chest of drawers

A George III mahogany and fruitwood strung chest of drawers, the bow front with three small drawers and three full-length drawers with brass bale handles; on bracket feet. Width 115 cm

Georgian mahogany chest on chest three short over 6 long…

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest with 9 Drawers

Georgian mahogany chest on chest three short over 6 long drawers, 107 cm wide, 57 cm deep, 184 cm high

A George IV mahogany chest, with three short drawers above…

George IV Mahogany Chest with Ebony Stringing

A George IV mahogany chest, with three short drawers above three graduated drawers, each with ebony stringing and turned handles below a shaped apron and splayed feet. 105 cm high, 113 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A George III mahogany chest on chest, with moulded cornice,…

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

A George III mahogany chest on chest, with moulded cornice, with carved dentil moulding, above two short graduated drawers, the lower section with three graduated drawers on bracket feet. 188 cm high, 109 cm wide, 61 cm deep

A George IV mahogany chest, with a moulded edge above four…

George IV Mahogany Chest with Cross Banded Drawers

A George IV mahogany chest, with a moulded edge above four cross banded drawers with ringed handles on tapering feet. 88 cm high, 116 cm wide, 57 cm deep

A George IV mahogany secretaire chest of five drawers, circa…

George IV Mahogany Secretaire Chest with Missing Handle

A George IV mahogany secretaire chest of five drawers, circa 1825, one brass loop drawer handle detached and missing, 108.5 x 103 x 57.5 cm

Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, two short over three long…

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, two short over three long drawers, 108 cm wide, 53 cm deep, 96 cm high

Mid 18th century oak low-boy with shaped apron and pad feet

Oak Low-Boy with Shaped Apron and Pad Feet

Mid 18th century oak low-boy with shaped apron and pad feet

An Edwardian Georgian revival walnut serpentine front chest…

Georgian Revival Walnut Chest with Serpentine Front

An Edwardian Georgian revival walnut serpentine front chest with four drawers, raised on bracket feet. Height 87 cm. Width 85 cm. Depth 50 cm

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

A George III mahogany straight front chest of drawers, English,…

George III mahogany chest of drawers

A George III mahogany straight front chest of drawers, English, circa 1770. 101 cm high, 109 cm wide, 54 cm deep

A Georgian style mahogany chest of drawers, with pull out baize…

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Baize Lined Shelf

A Georgian style mahogany chest of drawers, with pull out baize lined shelf 73 cm width 39 cm depth x 83 cm high

A Georgian mahogany straight front chest of drawers, English,…

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

A Georgian mahogany straight front chest of drawers, English, circa 1800. 91 cm high, 109 cm wide, 53 cm deep

A George IV mahogany chest, with three graduated drawers on…

George IV Mahogany Chest with Three Drawers

A George IV mahogany chest, with three graduated drawers on bracket feet. 81 cm high, 115 cm wide, 53 cm deep.

A George III mahogany flat front chest of two short over three…

George III Mahogany Chest with Graduated Drawers

A George III mahogany flat front chest of two short over three full width graduated drawers, pierced and shaped brass plate back handles, cockbeaded detail, shaped bracket feet, Belfast maker or retailer's label to interior. 1089.5 x 52 x 108 cm

Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers on bracket feet

Mahogany Chest with Five Drawers and Bracket Feet

Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers on bracket feet

Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers

Mahogany Chest with Five Drawers

Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers

A Georgian chest of drawers, early 19th century, of bow front…

Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers

A Georgian chest of drawers, early 19th century, of bow front form with three full width drawers, and upon a shaped apron with conforming sides and shaped bracket feet, the drawers with cockbeading and lion embellished brass plates with swing handles.…

A George III mahogany bow front chest, with satinwood banding,…

George III Bow Front Chest with Satinwood Banding

A George III mahogany bow front chest, with satinwood banding, having two short and three graduated drawers, on bracket feet. Provenance: A bequest from Sir Arthur Gordon Rylah (1909-1974), to his daughter and sold by her executors 110 cm high, 100 cm…

A Georgian oak book-press, on chest, English, early 19th…

Georgian Oak Book-Press on Chest

A Georgian oak book-press, on chest, English, early 19th century. 174 cm high, 72 cm wide, 44 cm depth

A Georgian mahogany bowfront chest, circa 1820s, a small…

Georgian Mahogany Bowfront Chest, circa 1820s

A Georgian mahogany bowfront chest, circa 1820s, a small rectangular chest with a reeded top over three full width graduated and cockbeaded drawers, all oaklined and with timber knop handles, above a shaped skirt and splayed legs. Height 87 cm. Width 80…

An 18th century North Italian walnut, ebonised and ivory inlaid…

18th Century Italian Ivory Inlaid Commode

An 18th century North Italian walnut, ebonised and ivory inlaid commode 104 x 160 x 77 cm

A late Georgian mahogany chest of seven drawers with ebony…

Georgian Mahogany Chest with Ebony Stringing & 7 Drawers

A late Georgian mahogany chest of seven drawers with ebony stringing, cock beading and shaped apron

Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers

Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers

Georgian walnut veneer banded Tallboy, having three short…

Georgian Walnut Tallboy with Brass Handles

Georgian walnut veneer banded Tallboy, having three short drawers above four long drawers with brass pull handles on bracket feet, height 158 cm, width 90.5 cm, depth 44 cm

A George III oak chest of drawers, English 18th century, with…

George III Oak Chest with Crocketed Apron

A George III oak chest of drawers, English 18th century, with unusual crocketed apron. 99 cm high, 110 cm wide and 57 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

George III style oak lowboy, circa late 18th century, with…

18th Century Oak Lowboy with Original Brass Handles

George III style oak lowboy, circa late 18th century, with three drawers and original brass handles, nice colour and good patina. Height 69 cm. Width 81 cm. Depth 49 cm

A George III mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top…

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers

A George III mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above a brushing slide and four graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 76 cm wide, x 44 cm deep, 78 cm high

Georgian mahogany bow front chest of 5 drawers, cross banded…

Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Inlaid Decoration

Georgian mahogany bow front chest of 5 drawers, cross banded edge with string inlaid decoration. width108 cm, diameter 53 cm, height107 cm

Early Georgian walnut veneered chest of drawers, crossbanded…

Georgian Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents

Early Georgian walnut veneered chest of drawers, crossbanded and feather banded top and crossbanded drawers, cast brass escutcheons and tear drop pulls, raised on bracket feet

A George III mahogany bow front chest, the bow front with bull…

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest

A George III mahogany bow front chest, the bow front with bull nose edge above a brushing slide, three graduated with splayed feet. 82 cm high, 108 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Good Georgian secretaire chest, a fall front secretaire with…

Georgian Secrétaire Chest with Fitted Interior and Inlay

Good Georgian secretaire chest, a fall front secretaire with fitted interior and cross banded inlay, 2 small drawers on either side, 3 long drawers below, 116 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 104 cm high

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

Rare antique Georgian III inlaid mahogany chest on chest of…

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Rare antique Georgian III inlaid mahogany chest on chest of drawers, the top lifts to reveal a open box compartment, the two faux drawer fronts, above two short and two long graduating drawers, all standing on shaped bracket feet. 140 cm high, 130 cm wide

Antique George III oak chest of drawers circa 1790's, fitted…

George III Oak Chest of Drawers

Antique George III oak chest of drawers circa 1790's, fitted with four graduating drawers, brass drop bail handles, standing on bracket feet, 92 cm high, 89.5 cm wide

Antique Georgian mahogany bachelor chest, with brushing slide,…

Georgian Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Brushing Slide and Drawers

Antique Georgian mahogany bachelor chest, with brushing slide, three graduating drawers, all standing on shaped bracket legs, circa 1800's, 77 cm high, 84.5 cm wide

Antique George III mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 94 cm…

George III Mahogany Chest with Five Drawers

Antique George III mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 94 cm high, 112 cm wide

Antique George IV mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 102 cm…

George IV Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Antique George IV mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 102 cm high, 110 cm wide

Antique string inlay George III mahogany chest of drawers,…

George III Mahogany Chest with String Inlay

Antique string inlay George III mahogany chest of drawers, approx 106 cm high, 98.5 cm wide

An Edwardian Georgian style chest in mahogany with four…

Georgian Mahogany Chest with Chippendale Details

An Edwardian Georgian style chest in mahogany with four serpentine drawers on bracket feet with Chippendale blind carved details and brushing slide. Height 90 cm. Width 91 cm. Depth 55 cm

Antique George III chest with brushing slide, fitted with four…

George III Chest with Brushing Slide and Bracket Feet

Antique George III chest with brushing slide, fitted with four graduating drawers standing on shaped bracket feet

A Georgian mahogany small proportion military campaign chest of…

Georgian Military Campaign Chest with Four Drawers

A Georgian mahogany small proportion military campaign chest of four drawers in two sections, each drawer with oak lining, the fronts with beaded edging and inlaid recessed handles (some parts absent), wrought iron carry handles fixed to either side, the…

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…

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 107 cm…

Georgian mahogany chest with five drawers

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 107 cm high, 106 cm wide

Pair of English George III style serpentine front four drawer…

Pair of George III Style Mahogany Chests

Pair of English George III style serpentine front four drawer mahogany chests. Approx 80.5 cm high, 85 cm wide, 56.5 cm deep, (2)

An Italian polychrome painted commode, 18th century, the…

18th Century Italian Polychrome Painted Commode

An Italian polychrome painted commode, 18th century, the painted faux marble serpentine top, above two long drawers painted with gilt rocaille cartouche and sprays of polychrome flowers and birds, gilt borders, all to rustic red diaper ground, on cabriole…

Antique Georgian mahogany chest on chest, of bow front design,…

Georgian Bow Front Chest on Chest

Antique Georgian mahogany chest on chest, of bow front design, top and base fitted with graduating sets of drawers, 190 cm x 108 cm

Antique Georgian canted shape Bachelor dressing chest, fitted…

Georgian Bachelor Dressing Chest with Folding Mirror

Antique Georgian canted shape Bachelor dressing chest, fitted with a folding mirror and compartments to the top drawer, shaped bracket feet and apron.

Antique Georgian III inlaid oak chest of five graduating…

Georgian Inlaid Oak Chest with 5 Drawers

Antique Georgian III inlaid oak chest of five graduating drawers, decorated with inlaid banding, each with original drop bale handles, 90 cm wide

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 107 cm…

Georgian Mahogany Chest with 5 Drawers

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 107 cm high, 111 cm wide

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, approx 104 cm high,…

Georgian mahogany chest of drawers - 104 cm high

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, approx 104 cm high, 93 cm high

A George III mahogany chest-on-chest, English, early 19th…

Georgian Mahogany Chest-on-Chest with Brushing Slide

A George III mahogany chest-on-chest, English, early 19th century, with brushing slide, 183 cm high, 50 cm deep, 105 cm wide

A small George III bow fronted mahogany chest of drawers,…

George III Bow-Fronted Mahogany Chest, 19th Century English Furniture

A small George III bow fronted mahogany chest of drawers, English, early 19th century

Georgian oak chest of five drawers with barber pole string…

Georgian Oak Chest with Inlay and Cross Banding

Georgian oak chest of five drawers with barber pole string inlay & mahogany cross banding. Height 102 cm, width 93 cm, depth 50 cm

Georgian bow front three drawer chest. Lime washed finish with…

Lime Washed Georgian Chest with Brass Handles

Georgian bow front three drawer chest. Lime washed finish with brass fleur de lys handles. 111 cm x 52 cm x 83 cm

Georgian mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, with 2 short…

Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, with 2 short and 3 long drawers, 101 cm wide, 50 cm deep, 115 cm high approx

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 107 cm…

Georgian Mahogany Chest with 5 Drawers

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers, approx 107 cm high, 106 cm wide

A small William and Mary walnut veneered chest of drawers,…

18th Century William and Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers

A small William and Mary walnut veneered chest of drawers, English, 18th century. 93 cm high, 98 cm wide and 54 cm deep

A small oak chest of drawers, English, 18th century, 93 cm high,…

18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers

A small oak chest of drawers, English, 18th century, 93 cm high, 88 cm wide and 52 cm deep

A Charles II oak chest of drawers, English, 18th century, 98 cm…

18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers

A Charles II oak chest of drawers, English, 18th century, 98 cm high, 94 cm wide and 60 cm deep

A walnut veneered chest of drawers, English, early 18th century,…

18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers

A walnut veneered chest of drawers, English, early 18th century, 88 cm high, 96 cm wide and 56 cm deep

A painted and gilt lowboy, Italian, 18th century, 72 cm high,…

18th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Lowboy

A painted and gilt lowboy, Italian, 18th century, 72 cm high, 90 cm wide and 53 cm deep

A small William & Mary marquetry chest of drawers, English,…

William & Mary Marquetry Chest of Drawers

A small William & Mary marquetry chest of drawers, English, 18th century, with central floral trophy to the top and side panels, 80 cm high, 93 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: National Gallery of Victoria, de-acquisitioned

Georgian mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, having two…

Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers, having two short drawers above three long drawers with ivory escutcheons and brass pulls, engaged barley twist columns to sides. Height 106 cm width 102 cm depth 55 cm

Georgian oak Batchelor's chest of drawers, having a recessed…

Georgian Oak Bachelor's Chest with Four Drawers

Georgian oak Batchelor's chest of drawers, having a recessed slide above four graduated drawers, brass pulls, ivory escutcheons, on bracket feet

Georgian chest of drawers, approx 109 cm high, 106 cm wide, 52…

Georgian Chest of Drawers - 109x106x52 cm

Georgian chest of drawers, approx 109 cm high, 106 cm wide, 52 cm deep

A provincial Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, English early…

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

A provincial Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, English early 19th century, 100 cm high, 107 cm wide and 53 cm deep

A George III mahogany chest of drawers, English, 19th century,…

George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

A George III mahogany chest of drawers, English, 19th century, on shaped bracket feet, 104 cm high, 99 cm wide and 45 cm deep

A fine Italian marquetry commode in the style of Guiseppe…

Italian Marquetry Commode in Maggiolini Style, 18th Century

A fine Italian marquetry commode in the style of Guiseppe Maggiolini, 18th century, 87 cm high, 123 cm wide and 57 cm deep

A good small George III mahogany chest of oak carcase with five…

George III Mahogany Chest with 5 Drawers

A good small George III mahogany chest of oak carcase with five graduated drawers, bracket feet, cross banded top, and old brass replacement handles and escutcheons. Height 76 cm. Width 84 cm

18th century bow front mahogany on pine chest of drawers with…

Bow Front Mahogany Chest with Inlaid Top

18th century bow front mahogany on pine chest of drawers with crossbanding & inlaid top on bracket feet with brush slide

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

Antique Georgian period mahogany bombe shape bureau chest,…

Georgian Mahogany Bombe Bureau Chest

Antique Georgian period mahogany bombe shape bureau chest, approx 106 cm high, 95 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Georgian style bow fronted chest on chest, with eight drawers…

Georgian Bow Front Chest on Chest with 8 Drawers

Georgian style bow fronted chest on chest, with eight drawers and centre slide out shelf, 71.5 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 160.5 cm high

Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, with 2 short and 3 long…

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers - 5 Drawers

Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, with 2 short and 3 long drawers, 117.5 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 105 cm high

A superb George III mahogany chest on chest, with a moulded…

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

A superb George III mahogany chest on chest, with a moulded cornice, above two short and three graduated drawers, the lower with secretaire drawer and graduated drawers below supported on four bracket feet

A George III mahogany chest with four graduated drawers on…

George III Mahogany Chest with Bracket Feet

A George III mahogany chest with four graduated drawers on bracket feet. 89 cm high, 87 cm wide, 49 cm deep

A George II mahogany bachelor chest, with a moulded edge, above…

George II Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Four Drawers

A George II mahogany bachelor chest, with a moulded edge, above a brushing slide and four graduated drawers on bracket feet. 81 cm high, 80 cm wide, 48 cm deep

A George IV mahogany apprentices chest, with a pair of panel…

George IV Mahogany Apprentices Chest with Panel Doors

A George IV mahogany apprentices chest, with a pair of panel doors with drawers below on bracket feet. 56 cm high,45 cm wide, 27 cm deep

A George III mahogany chest. Bow front, the frieze with…

George III Mahogany Bow Front Chest

A George III mahogany chest. Bow front, the frieze with satinwood banding, above two short and two graduated drawers, on splayed bracket feet. 89 cm high, 99 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A George IV mahogany chest, with two short and three graduated…

George IV Mahogany Chest with Graduated Drawers

A George IV mahogany chest, with two short and three graduated drawers on splayed bracket feet. 107 cm high, 107 cm wide, 53 cm deep

Antique George III oak chest of drawers circa 1790's, fitted…

George III Oak Chest of Drawers

Antique George III oak chest of drawers circa 1790's, fitted with four graduating drawers, brass drop bail handles, standing on bracket feet, approx 92 cm high, 89.5 cm wide

Georgian mahogany chest on chest, the base with four long…

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest with Inlay and Mirror Insets

Georgian mahogany chest on chest, the base with four long drawers, lion ring handles, the top with central inlaid floral panel, shapes sides and pediment, mirror insets, four long and two short drawers. Approx 207 cm high, 112 cm wide, 52 cm deep

Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, two long and two short…

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, two long and two short drawers, round swing handles, bracket feet. Approx 92 cm high, 98.5 cm wide, 50.5 cm deep

An antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

An antique Georgian mahogany chest of drawers

Fine Georgian mahognay chest fitted with four drawers on turned…

Georgian Mahogany Chest with Four Drawers

Fine Georgian mahognay chest fitted with four drawers on turned feet

A fine Italian, walnut veneered commode, mid 18th century, of…

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Gilt Handles

A fine Italian, walnut veneered commode, mid 18th century, of small proportions, the well patinated cross-banded serpentine top above three long drawers with wooden escutcheons, scroll and foliate gilt metal handles, supported on cabriole legs, 83 cm high…

A late 18th century mahogany chest of drawers of deep square…

18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

A late 18th century mahogany chest of drawers of deep square proportions. No key, age related wear. Height 84 cm. Width 97 cm. Depth 64 cm

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…

A rare Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest on chest, the top…

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest with Blind Fretwork

A rare Georgian Chippendale mahogany chest on chest, the top section with two small drawers and three graduated full width drawers, the base with brushing slide and three graduated full width drawers, flanked by blind fretwork, the architectural…

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers, standing on…

Georgian Mahogany Chest with Five Drawers

Antique Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers, standing on bracket feet

A Georgian mahogany chest of drawers

Georgian Mahogany Chest

A Georgian mahogany chest of drawers

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

George III mahogany flat front chest of neat proportions, with…

Mahogany Chest with Five Drawers

George III mahogany flat front chest of neat proportions, with two short, three long graduated cockbeaded drawers on bracket feet