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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
Small 18th Century English Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest with 4 Drawers and Bracket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small 18th Century English Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest with 4 Drawers and Bracket Feet
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany w/ Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany with Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers, & Ogee Feet
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of John Widdicomb French Provincial Bachelors Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial three-drawer Bachelors chests or dressers by John Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a mahogany
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
George I Style Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Altrincham, GB
George I Style Walnut Bachelors Chest - Late 19thC with Forward Folding Top over 4 Straight
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Antique Late 19th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Georgian mahogany bachelor’s chest with two short and three full length drawers with
Category
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Sheraton Style Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest
Located in Queens, NY
English Sheraton style mahogany bow front table leaf chest with 10 drawers (1 top storage drawer
Category
20th Century British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the ogee molded top over writing/brushing slide over
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pull Out Tray 4 Drawers Flame Mahogany Brass Pull Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A smaller version of an American and English Classic bachelors chest. Done is solid cherry by
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Campaign Style 6 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Mint
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign style 6 drawers brass drop pulls Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest mint.
Glass reverse
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1830
English George IIIMahogany Bachelors Chest
sku 1888
W92 x D53 x H91 cm
Weight 67 kg
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Queen Anne Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
small valuables drawers and three graduated drawers. Bracket feet. Original handles with keys. A fine
Category
Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished
Category
Antique 1760s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid Pennsylvanian cherry diminutive bachelors chest with brass handles. The warm dark reddish
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Nice Heavy Built Baker Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality 30" high baker two-drawer bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a flame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Metal
Fine George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
three small drawers over three drawers all with ring handles raised on bracket feet. The sides with
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Bachelor Four Drawer Chests Dressers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Black Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern Kroehler bachelor chests has been professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor
s Chests
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing a classic pair of English Mahogany Bachelor's Chests featuring traditional design
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1970s Chrome Accent John Stuart Hickory Bachelors Chests
By John Stuart Inc., George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Masterfully crafted and preserved vintage 1970s bachelors chests by John Stuart Inc.. We were
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
$3,297 Sale Price / set
45% Off
Walnut "Campaign Series" Bachelor
s Chest by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome four-drawer bachelor chest is a classic! Part of Henredon's iconic "Officers Chest
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Walnut Bachelors Chests Bedside Georgian Revival Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A bachelor’s chest is a compact chest of drawers, traditionally designed for a gentleman’s bedroom
Category
Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s chest. Petit in size, the plain top is surrounded by
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790
Located in Hudson, NY
Very handsome, 18th century bachelors chest with pull out writing surface.
Made with dense hard
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Oak, Mahogany
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
By John Stuart, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Bachelors Chest By Statton Trutype Americana
By Statton Trutype
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very well made chest with a slide pull over three long drawers with fine brass bat
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser Bachelors Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated tailored design three drawer chest designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine L.
J.G. Stickley Banded Bachelor’s Chest
By L.
J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully crafted Stickley and refined two-over-three banded Bachelor’s Chest with fine
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Four Drawer Yew Wood Bowfront Bachelors Chest or Commode from Hickory Chair Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Nightstand or Bachelor Chest
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer commode, bedside chest, or bachelor chest of
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest, Circa 1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, Circa 1820.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century George III Bachelor’s Flame Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III bachelor’s flame mahogany four-drawer chest with pull-out writing
Category
Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests or Dressers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice brass pulls white lacquer three-drawer cabinets.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940
s
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Bachelors Chest Mid-century
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely and rare kipp stewart designed bachelors chest for drexel declaration. The original finish
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Magnificent Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Bowed Front Bachelors Chests Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Dorothy Draper style bowed front bachelors chests. These are fabulous in person
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Albert Parvin Style Walnut Bachelor Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This striking Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest is attributed to designer Albert Parvin and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Drexel Heritage Banded Mahogany Chippendale Five-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Drexel Heritage classic Chippendale style bachelor chest constructed from mahogany with brass
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th C. Irish George III Burled Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An early chest requiring restoration. With a serpentine case, the top drawer opens to a secretary
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor
s Chest, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English late George II, early George III period mahogany bachelor's chest of rectangular
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Two-Drawer Bachelor
s Chest, circa 1765
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1765 George III period bachelor's chest of rare 'hat chest' or 'bonnet chest
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Style English Four Drawer Dresser, Bachelor Chest
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
We are pleased to offer a classic 18th Century Style English Four Drawer Dresser, Bachelor Chest
Category
20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
English Georgian Mahogany
Pedestal
Form Bachelor
s Chest, circa 1760
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1760 Chippendale style mahogany bachelor's chest of uncommon 'pedestal' form
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor
s Chest, circa 1730
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine and rare circa 1730 English early George II period small scale dressing or bachelor's chest
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers on Wheels.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Cerused Limed Oak Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests with Round Brass
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cerused oak 3 drawer bachelor chests with nice solid brass round accents
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest
By Kittinger
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Lacquer Gibbings for Widdicomb Dressers Bachelor Chests Brass Pull
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests dressers cabinets designed by Robsjohn Gibbings
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Two-Tone Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Bachelor Chests Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern "Left and Right" three-drawer cabinets bachelor chests dressers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Amazing Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Brass Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Mod
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous and rare pair of Milo Baughman rosewood and brass bachelors chests. Unusual lighter
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary
Located in Germantown, MD
Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull-Out Tray Secretary. Dovetail construction
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair Baker French Country Louis XV Style Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Baker attributed French Country Bachelors chests. This pair has a distressed finish
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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Bachelors Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bachelors chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bachelors chest of drawers — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are 477 antique and vintage bachelors chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of bachelors chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Bachelors chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Drexel each produced beautiful bachelors chest of drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Bachelors Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,700, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $64,500 highest priced.
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 Bachelors Chest Of Drawers
- 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.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- 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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