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Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 6 drawers (options for sizes
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Raised Two-Drawer Raised Chest in Custom Blue Finish w/Black Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood raised chest of two drawers. This vintage chest from Italy has been nicely
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 7 drawers (options for
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 7 drawers (options for
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Mondrian Style Blue Green White Brown Modern Brass Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
reversed hand-painted colored glass: navy blue, aquamarine, cobalt blue, lime green, cream, white, brown
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Mondrian Style Blue Green White Brown Modern Brass Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
reversed hand-painted colored glass: navy blue, aquamarine, cobalt blue, lime green, cream, white, brown
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Green Yellow Brown Gray Blue Modern Brass 6-Drawer Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
surrounds and drawers edged all around in natural brass trim are clad in reversed hand-painted colored glass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Green Yellow Brown Gray Blue Modern Brass 6-Drawer Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
surrounds and drawers edged all around in natural brass trim are clad in reversed hand-painted colored glass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,997 Sale Price
50% Off
Established
Sons Stack-13 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
By Raw Edges, Established
Sons, Shay Alkalay
Located in London, GB
. Individual, multicolored, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be pushed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
Established
Sons Stack-8 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
By Raw Edges, Shay Alkalay, Established
Sons
Located in London, GB
. Individual, multicolored, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be pushed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
Art Deco Sky Blue Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 9
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 9 candy sky blue Catalin (colored Bakelite) drawer/door pull knobs each with a chrome strip
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Sapphire Blue Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
in sleek refinished in Sapphire Blue #0F3B73 color reference color reference by expert artisans
Category
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,748 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
This classic Swedish style three drawer
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of German Hand Painted Blue and White Neo-Classical Bedside Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
These German bedside tables feature a Neo-Classical design in blue and white, hand-painted with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Roberto Rida Curved Dresser with Blue Crystal Glass
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Roberto Rida chest of drawers In style of Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa
Blonde wood. Blue crystal
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Blue Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
but also highly functional with its spacious four drawers, offering ample storage space for your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Spring Anglo Indian Blue Three Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
functional with its spacious drawers, offering ample storage space for your clothing and accessories. Crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Pair of Robin
s Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
18th-century France, beautifully finished in a soft robin’s egg blue paint with gilt accents. Each
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,160 Sale Price / set
54% Off
Stack H1780 13 Drawer Blue Palette Storage By Established
Sons
By Established
Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, multicoloured drawers that appear suspended above one another and open in both directions, creating an irregular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Blue Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French commode in old, touched up blue paint. Grand scale in two parts with with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Painted Blue Italian Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
An 18th century Italian commode with serpentine front and shaped sides, having two large drawers
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Blue Pinewood Commode in Baroque Style, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Delicate pinewood commode in Baroque style featuring four drawers, curved legs, and a scalloped
Category
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French 19th C. Serpentine Commode, Blue Finish w/Gold Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
original to the piece. This wonderful 19th French serpentine chest-of-drawers will make an eye-catching
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ikat Navy Blue Six Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
craftsmanship. This stunning dresser, cloaked in a rich navy blue, seamlessly blends traditional artistry with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Blue Egg Black Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
blue egg (color reference #96ded1), now re-imagined by expert artisans. Featuring a single drawer with
Category
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$8,544 Sale Price
50% Off
Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet in Murano Glass - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Introducing the Spectacular Blue Pantry Cabinet, a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship that brings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
$5,221 Sale Price / item
20% Off
19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Blue Painted Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Blue Peacock Color Baroque Styled Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elevate your space with this high-end portuguese Baroque-style wood table commode, now reimagined in sleek refinishing in Peacock color by expert artisans. Featuring a single drawer ...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,804 Sale Price
24% Off
Bloom Blue Floral Pattern Four Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our Bloom Bright Navy Blue Bone Inlay Dresser, where vibrant hues meet timeless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Art Deco Black Lacquer Gilt Blue Credenza Sideboard, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A large 1940s Art Deco sideboard credenza features a remarkable black color blue egg color (color
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,080 Sale Price
65% Off
Timeless Luxury: Blue Sideboard with 28 Murano Jewel
Brass Justfurnituress
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in Guazzora, IT
and Finishes
The body of the sideboard is covered in cobalt blue, a bold, vibrant, attention-grabbing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front.
In 2 parts.
Features a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$3,163 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Louis XV Style French Dark Ocean Blue Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Hastings, GB
. The raised chinoiserie decoration set against the beautiful dark ocean blue body, topped with a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Painted Blue and White Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative French blue and white painted commode with old Carrara marble tops. Makes a beautiful
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Commoes blue lacquer and brass Jean Claude Mahey made in France 1970
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Genève, GE
2 vintage chests of drawers in blue lacquer and brass from Jean Claude Mahey, made in France, 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th C. Neoclassical Bow-Front Commode in Blue/Gray w/Charcoal Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised bow-front chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique commode from France
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
dresser showcases intricate flower patterns in a captivating blue hue, evoking the freshness and beauty of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
dresser showcases intricate flower patterns in a captivating blue hue, evoking the freshness and beauty of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Blossom White Four Drawer Dresser with Blue Floral Pattern
Located in New York, NY
captivating blue hue, evoking the freshness and beauty of nature in full bloom.
With four spacious drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Off White And Pale Blue Painted Commodes, Italy, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Italian pair of decorative painted commodes.
Hand rubbed off white and pale blue.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Cabinet with Soft Wash of Verdigris
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood cabinet from the 18th century. This antique storage cabinet from Sweden has an overall rectangular shaped top, which overhangs a case with a single door. The ...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Timeless Luxury: Blue Sideboard with 28 Murano Jewel
Brass Justfurnituress
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in Guazzora, IT
and Finishes
The body of the sideboard is covered in cobalt blue, a bold, vibrant, attention-grabbing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Pair of Gustavian style
Category
Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top
Brass Accents, Custom Midnight Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded corners at
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Doehler 1920-30 Steel Dresser - Refinished in Cream and Blue
By Doehler Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Alhambra, CA
-coated in blue and cream (RAL5010/WH25). In fantastic vintage condition.
32"w x 19"d x 48"h
Category
Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 6-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
with its 6 drawers (options for sizes), with the top 2 split in 2-compartments each, but also its
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
with its 9 drawers (options for sizes) but also its artistic impact and exceptional cast hardware. The
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Dressing Table in Navy Blue Leather and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing table, leather, glass, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
With a dark blue leather surface with red
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
French Louis XV Style Two Drawer Bureau in Blue / Green Crackle Painted
Located in Essex, MA
French Louis XV style two drawer blue/green crackle painted two drawer bureau. Fancy metal pulls
Category
20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
with its 9 drawers (options for sizes) but also its artistic impact and exceptional cast hardware. The
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stack H1080 8 Drawer Blue Palette Storage by Established
Sons
By Established
Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
consists of individual, multi coloured drawers that appear suspended above one another and open in both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
French Regence Style Commode with a Blue, White and Black Lacquered Finish
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
. This fabulous commode - chest of drawers is highly decorative and belonged to the well known Parisian
Category
Late 20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Blue Painted Pine Buffet, Belgium c. 1920
Located in Napa, CA
Very large painted buffet from Belgium. Might have been a work bench, would now make a great rustic looking addition to a dining area or kitchen. Could also be used as a commode or ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint, Pine
Suzanne Geismar Giltwood Blue
White Paint Decorated Commode/Television Cabinet
By Suzanne Geismar
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Suzanne Geismar Giltwood Blue & White Paint Decorated Commode / Television Cabinet. With remote
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
$3,144 Sale Price
20% Off
1750 Venezia Italy Blue and Green Lacquered Wooden Engraved Commode with Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
the chest. This rare chest of drawers in lacquer possesses an emphatic curved roundness. The simple
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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Blue Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of blue chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique blue chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 535 antique and vintage blue chest of drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 60 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of blue chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Blue chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Rococo and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Cosulich Interiors
Antiques, Established
Sons and Porte Italia each produced beautiful blue chest of drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Blue Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for blue chest of drawers start at $39 and top out at $774,985 with the average selling for $4,995.
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 Blue 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.
- 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, 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 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 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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Louis Xvi Commode A Vantaux
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Rococo Bombay Chest
Art Deco Dresser 6 Drawer
Blue Chinoiserie Cabinet
Empire 4 Drawer Chest
French Dresser Blue