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 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

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

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 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

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

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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…

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)

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

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…

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…

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

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 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

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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers

Georgian Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian mahogany bow front chest of drawers

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

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 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…

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 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 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.…

Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers

Mahogany Chest with Five Drawers

Georgian mahogany chest of five drawers

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

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

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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