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Late Meji Period Japanese Cloisonné Miniature 3 Drawer Chest by Inaba Nanaho
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Morristown, NJ
early 20th century, bridging the Meiji and Taishō periods. This diminutive three-drawer chest is adorned
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 3-Drawer Chests
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Danish Mid-Century chests / dressers with three drawers with angled wooden drawer pulls in
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Matched Pair Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Chests with Rare Hanging Jewelry Box
Located in Buffalo, NY
" during the mid-20th century.
Vintage midcenury Paul McCobb Planner group dresser
Three-drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s Dressers
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Antique Late Victorian Oak 3 Drawer Chest Washstand
Towel Bar Rack Dry Sink
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th Century Washstand. Made from solid oak with a backsplash and towel bar. Features three dovetailed drawers with brass hardware and a lower cabinet. Great for use with a w...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Deborah Gump Diminutive Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Deborah Gump Zoomorphic 3 Drawer chest.
Original finish
Signed and dated.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted
Category
Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Late 19th Century Marble Top Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome pair of walnut veneered, 3 drawer chest of drawers with gilded metal handles and marble
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$14,000 / set
Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,426 Sale Price
46% Off
Early 19th Century Large Three Drawer Hepplewhite with Inlay Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large mahogany 3 drawer chest with detailed inlay marquetry. In excellent antique
Category
Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Swedish Gustavian painted 3 drawer chest. Swedish painted chests—whether Gustavian, country
Category
Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Mid-Century Walnut Inlaid Chests
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Mid-Century walnut inlaid 3-drawer chests. Each drawer having two square shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$15,800 / set
Early American Serpentine Chest, possibly Southern
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 18th century serpentine 3 drawer chest with quarter columns, original trunnel nails and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar, Pine
Bombe Style Walnut Chest with Pine Green Checkerboard Granite Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
This 3 drawer chest is made of walnut and has a checkerboard granite top. The elbows are nicely
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Granite
Pair of Mahogany Bow Front Chests by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of mahogany bow front 3-drawer chests by Century Furniture. The chests feature banded
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Swedish Gustavian alder root parquetry 3-drawer chest; the well-figured top with canted
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Wood
$13,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Midcentury, Chinoiserie Style, Red Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Gold Trim
Located in Asheville, NC
A handsome three foot tall, 3-drawer chest painted red with gold trim was quite popular in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid century art nouveau inspired chest of drawers by SMF Bodafors
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by Bodafors circa 1960.
3 drawer chest of drawers of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Petite-Sized French Neoclassical Style End-Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This petite French Neoclassical-style, 3-drawer chest will make a great option to compliment a smaller
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian danish modern petite teak 3 drawer dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian danish modern Small teak 3-drawer chest circa 1960 with teak carved knobs. All drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Teak, Pine
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut 3 drawer chest of drawers, early 19th century. With an overhanging
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
CORALLINO Black Bedside Table with Three Drawers and Carved Red Coral
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Corallino 3-Drawer Chest—an artisanal marvel crafted with passion and precision in
Category
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality 3 drawer chest of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
BEVAN FUNNELL REPRODUX BURR WALNUT SERPENTINE CHEST DRAWER BEDSIDE CABiNET
Located in Pulborough, GB
craftsmanship the brand is known for.
This classic 3-drawer chest features a figured burr walnut veneered front
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Handcrafted Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlay, India
Located in New York, NY
A charming 3-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly
Category
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Teak
$4,860 Sale Price
20% Off
Mahogany 3-Drawer French Commode Chest
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful French mahogany commode or chest featuring 3 drawers with inlaid drawer fronts, brass
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Romanian Biedermeier 3-Drawer Burlwood Chest / Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Biedermeier walnut (Transylvanian / Romanian) (19th Century) chest of 3 drawers with engraved brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Romanian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Accolade 3 drawer Walnut Campaign Chest
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice looking chest by Drexel. It has 3 drawers and the middle drawer is a double drawer
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Mastercraft Dynasty Chest of Drawers, Hollywood Regency Commode Dresser, 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mastercraft in the 1970's, 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers in Brass, Bronze and Cedar with six chinese characters
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Nightstand/3 Drawer Silver Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Georgian Mahogany nightstand/3 drawer silver chest
Offered is a vintage Georgian Mahogany
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Brass 3 Drawer Treasure Chest by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Small captivating brass over wood small chest having 3 drawers and nailhead decoration with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Compact 3 Drawer Walnut Concave Drawer Front Mid Century Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact 3 Drawer Walnut Concave Drawer Front Mid Century Bachelor Chest Dresser
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
3 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers This is a beautifully proportioned chest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
3 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers
This is a beautifully proportioned chest with 3 long drawers, it is
Category
Vintage 1940s Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
André Monpoix. 3-drawer teak chest of drawers. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Monpoix.
3-drawer teak chest.
French work realized in the 1960s.
Dimensions: H 73 x W 100
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1980s Spanish 3-Drawer Wood Veneer Chest Console Table
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish 3-drawer wood veneer chest console table.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
1970s Spanish Hand Woven Lace Wicker 3-Drawer Commode Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish hand woven lace wicker 3-drawer commode chest.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany Campaign Chest, from HMS Renown
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Good Quality 3 Drawer Mahogany campaign chest, from HMS Renown
This is a delightful and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest This is a fine looking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 18th Century 3 Drawer Mule Chest
This is a fine looking piece, dating from the mid 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
French 3-Drawer Side-Chest with Clean Lines and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised side chest with drawers from the early 19th century. This antique side chest or end
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions
Pulls c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walnut 3-Drawer Marble Top Chest With Carved Medallions & Pulls C1890
Measures - 33 1/2" x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
William
Mary Jacobean 3 drawer Small Chest Bun Feet solid Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful English Late 17th-century William & Mary Jacobean Small Chest made of solid walnut. Tear
Category
Antique 1840s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Early Georgian Large 4 Panel 3 Drawer Hinged Top Mule Chest Coffer 1740
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique English early Georgian oak ‘Mule Chest’ coffer, circa 1740.
A very good
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Country Provincial Oak Wood 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Commode Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage French Country Provincial Oak Wood 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Commode Pair with Nicely Carved Details
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Wood 3 Drawer Dresser Commode Chest Nightstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Wood Chest of Drawers with 3 Dovetailed Drawers and Sculpted Wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Refinished Chippendale 3-Drawer Solid Cherry Side Chest by Forest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Chippendale 3-Drawer Solid wild Cherry Side Chest by Forest Furniture. Recently
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Antique French Regence Carved Walnut Provincial 3 Drawer Commode Chest Lyon 1730
Located in Portland, OR
A good & substantial antique French Lyonnaise carved walnut Provincial three drawer commode chest
Category
Antique 1730s French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Gray Glass 3-Drawer Nickel Chest Nightstand
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 3 drawers (options for
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Extraordinary T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest, Widdicomb-1955
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning 3-drawer chest by designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. With its minimalist case, brass legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern decorative olive lacquer brass drop pulls small three drawer dresser bachelor
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
By Bloomingdale
s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer chest marked made in Denmark. It is in
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest by Drexel
Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style 3-Drawer Marble Top Kingwood Veneer Bronze Mounted Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"French Regence style (19th Century) kingwood veneer three drawer serpentine chest with bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Mid-Century French 3-Drawer Shaped Chest with White Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century mahogany chest / sideboard with three upper drawers with brass drawer pulls
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Mid Century 3 Drawer Side Table Chest in Walnut with Brass Hourglass Pulls 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Troy, MI
Petite side table or chest of drawers in the style of Harvey Probber
USA circa 1960's
Three drawer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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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