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Horn and Bone Inlaid Cube Designed 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Horn and Bone Inlaid Cube Designed 3 drawer Commode
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Horn, Bone, Wood
A French Louis XVI Provincial Cherrywood 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome French Louis XVI provincial cherrywood 3-drawer commode; the rectangular top above a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Antique Neoclassic Style 3-Drawer Commode, Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cute-sized French Neoclassic style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Faux 3 Drawer/ 1 Door Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian neoclassical inlaid faux 3 drawer bowed front 1 door commode. Uncommon form with one
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Italian, Veneto, Neoclassical Period Veneered
Inlaid 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer commode ending on block leg feet with Bombay front.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut
1970
s French Tortoise Lacquer
Brass 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Hanover, MA
Swanky mod three drawer dresser from France circa 1970's in faux tortoise shell and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Italian, Marche, Neoclassical Walnut 3-Drawer Marble-Top Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
, with gilded ornaments applied at the top of the pilasters on either side of front, each drawer having
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Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique French Vitrine Over Chest of Drawers Bonnetiere Bookcase Oak Carved 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Drawer Chest ~~HIGHLY CARVED~~c. 1870s
Versatile size~~SLIM profile fits in smaller spaces~~84" tall x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Robbsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Bleached Mahogany Commode
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings designed commode or bachelors chest by Widdicomb of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A French Louis Philippe Period Painted 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular canted corner top above a conforming case housing 3 drawers and resting on bun feet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut 3 Drawer Commode, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
parquetry inlay, 3 drawers with brass pulls ending on tapered legs.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
A Late Louis XVI Period 3-Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top above a conforming case housing 3 drawers with brass hardware, the sides of the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Neoclassic Walnut
Ebonized 3-Drawer Commode, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge atop a conforming case housing 3 drawers each with
Category
Antique 1820s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Original Antique Solid Oak 3 Drawer Commode w/Awesome Hardware
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Our buyer's keen eye spotted this unusual and highly desirable early 1800's 3 drawer continental
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique French Directoire Cherry and Walnut 3-Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Outstanding original antique French Directoire style commode constructed of solid cherrywood with an amazing sun-bleached, book-matched, figured walnut two board top. Superior old-wo...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Directoire Bronze Mounted 3 Drawer Mahogany Commode
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, entirely original, stamped Maison Jansen commode in very good condition for its age. This 1940-50s era features gorgeous bronze ormolu and a beautiful slab of va...
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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian, Emiliana, Baroque Period Paneled Walnut 3-Drawer Cassettone
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with a molded edge above a conforming case housing three paneled drawers with original patinated brass pulls, the sides of the case with large raised panels, the ...
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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
German Rococo Walnut and Mixed Veneers 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the entire commode covered in walnut and various fruitwood veneers, having a serpentine shaped molded edge top above a conforming case, the drawerfronts with lozenge shaped patterns ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Early Neoclassic Cherrywood 3-Drawer Commode, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top resting on a conforming case housing three drawers with circular bronze pulls, the case raised on turned slightly tapering legs
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Cherry
An Italian Baroque Walnut and Inlaid 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular inlaid top with rounded edges above a case housing three drawers, the sides and drawers all band inlaid, resting on bracket feet
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Fruitwood
A French Walnut and Ebonized Neoclassical 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular top with an ebonized border above a conforming case, the three drawers with brass hardware, resting on turned and tapering feet ending in ball feet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Venitian Style Walnut and "Radicca" Walnut 3-Drawer Commodino
Located in Atlanta, GA
The veneered serpentine shaped top above a conforming case with three drawers and having Venitian-style brass hardware, resting on carved bracket feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exquisite 18th C. French Directoire Worn-Paint 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Absolutely gorgeous oak Directoire 3-drawer commode with unique diamant accented drawers and a
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Exquisite 18th C. French Directoire Paint-worn 3 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
An absolutely gorgeous French solid sun-faded white oak Directoire 3-drawer commode, with unique
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebonized Low Antique French 3 Drawer Commode w/Polished Brasses
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Breathtaking ebonized antique French 3 drawer commode with a striking, rich black finish, original
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
An Italian Rococo Style Walnut Serpentine-Front 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A richly-patinated Italian rococo-style walnut veneered serpentine-front 3-drawer commode; the well
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Large Swedish Paint Decorated 3-Drawer Commodes Nightstands
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Swedish paint decorated 3-drawer commodes or nightstands. Each having wood casings with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fine Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine late 18th century Italian neoclassical inlaid walnut 3-drawer commode with foliage boxwood
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
A Shimmering French 1940
s Peach Mirrored 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shimmering and stylish French 1940's peach-mirrored 3-drawer commode with a deep brown lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
American Primitive Colonial Red Polychrome Painted 3-Drawer Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American primitive colonial red distress polychrome painted 3-drawer washstand commode
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Antique 19th Century North American Primitive Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Pine
Late 18th Century Vintage French Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A french late 18th century three drawer commode having geometric painted panel drawers, two ring
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood, Paint
A Shapely Patinated Italian Rococ-Style Walnut 3-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
A shapely and deeply patinated Italian rococo-style walnut veneered three-drawer bombe-form commode
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Baker Louis XVI Directoire Style Mahogany 3 Drawer Commodes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
this sophisticated pair of Louis XVI Directoire style three-drawer commodes from the renowned Milling
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique French Bonnetierre Vitrine Bookcase Over Chest of Drawers Oak 19th C.
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Country Carved Oak Bonnet Top Bookcase, Bonnetiere or Vitrine Over 3 Drawer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets
Materials
Oak
French, Louis Philippe Burled Walnut 3-Drawer Marble-Top Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of the Louis Philippe period this three-drawer commode sits on rounded carved feet, having carved
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gorgeous Antique French Restauration 3 Drawer Commode w/Paw Feet
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Exquisite antique French Restauration period 3 drawer commode with lion's head pulls, a marble top
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Italian, Tuscany, Shaped Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
small drawer above two drawers, the shaped apron of wave form, the slightly cabriole legs ending in pad
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
3 Drawer Brass Chest
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
3 drawer brass chest with brass stud detail.
Category
20th Century American Dressers
Materials
Brass
$1,800
3-Drawer Night Table with Brass Hardware, Louis XVI Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
a conforming case with one large upper drawer and two smaller square drawers within the lower half
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Brass
Ebonized Antique French Louis XVI 3 Drawer Commode w/Marble
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
exudes quality and workmanship second to none. Perfect many places, this fine chest would work well as an
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of John Stuart Three-Drawer Small Chests in Cream Lacquer
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Wonderful pair of three (3) drawer small chests by John Stuart, circa 1940. Expertly crafted
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Neoclassical 3-Drawer Walnut Commode, Vento, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top above a conforming case, with figured veneers, resting on carved feet, brass hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian, Emiliana, Baroque Carved Walnut 3-Drawer Cassettone, circa 1600
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with slightly overhanging apron above a conforming case housing three drawers each with carved raised panels of lozenges and rounded rectangles with bronze h...
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian, Toscana, Neoclassic Cherrywood 3-Drawer Commode, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top atop a conforming case housing three drawers with brass hardware, raised on turned tapering legs.
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Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Italian Rococo Provincial Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with rounded front corners and a serpentine shaped front above a conforming case with slightly recessed arch top side panels, the three serpentine shaped drawers ...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with roundel corners above a conforming case housing three drawers, retaining period brass hardware, the case with fluted roundel corners and horizontal side...
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine Quality Antique 19th Century French Directoire 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This commode dates to the 1880s era and is in good original antique condition, The commode has three drawers and measures 36.5 wide x 31.25 tall x 18.5 deep.
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Antique 1880s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Tuscan Rococo Serpentine Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The shaped top with a serpentine front and molded edge above a conforming case housing three locking drawers, raised on cabriole legs.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian, Lombardia Carved Walnut 3- Drawer Commode, Early 18th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with a molded edge and dentile molding overhanging, the conforming case housing three carved and paneled drawers with original wooden pulls, the sides with raised...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bavarian Austrian Baroque Walnut
Inlaid 3-Drawer Commode, ca. 1785
Located in Atlanta, GA
The top is beautifully contoured, echoing the movement of the front, with intricate geometric inlay radiating from the center. The commode rests on bold turned bun feet typical of t...
Category
Antique 1780s Austrian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
c.1910 Painted Serpentine Front 3 Drawer Commode w/Faux Marble
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This delightful antique Continental 3 drawer serpentine front commode has outrageous paint
Category
Early 20th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century N. Italian / S. German Walnut 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century N. Italian / S. German Walnut 3 Drawer Commode with Parquetry Inlay
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Glamorous Luxe Smoky Mirrored 3-Drawer Commode with Black Leather Trim
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous dark smoky mirrored chest of drawers having a masculine vibe with sexy black leather trim
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Campaign Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Mirror
Danish Designer Teak Wooden 3 Drawer Cabinet by Nils Jonsson, 1960s
By Nils Jonsson, HJN Møbler
Located in Oirlo, LI
This high-quality chest of drawers was designed by Nils Jonsson for HJN Møbler.
It was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Spanish, Basque, Neoclassical Period Walnut 3-Drawer Commode, 2nd Quarter 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top above a conforming case housing three drawers, the drawers retaining antique Empire style hardware, raised on square tapering legs the front legs splayed sli...
Category
Antique 1830s Spanish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Empire Period Walnut 3 Drawer Commode, 1st Quarter 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top atop a conforming case housing three drawers, the front sides are formerly gilded and ebonized caryatids of noble men with their feet at the bottoms, raised ...
Category
Antique 1810s Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Red by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Kartell Componibili modular storage unit with three sections designed by Anna Castelli
The elements of the system can be placed on wheels. Flexible, functional, practical, the Compo...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
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3 Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 3 drawer chest for your home. Each 3 drawer chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 3536 variations of the antique or vintage 3 drawer chest you’re looking for, while we also have 113 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 3 drawer chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 3 drawer chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Paul McCobb, Baker Furniture Company and George Nelson each produced at least one beautiful 3 drawer chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a 3 Drawer Chest?
A 3 drawer chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,850, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $149,500.
Finding the Right Commodes-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 3 Drawer Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2021A 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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, 2021A 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, 2021Dressers 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, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 2023Yes, 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, 2024The 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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