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Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Faux Marble-Top Bombay Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, dresser, or commode
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Oak Bodart Burn Impressed Bombay Country French Commode, Chest or Dresser
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Manhasset, NY
An oak "Bodart" Impressed Bombay country French commode, chest or dresser having oak secondarily
Category
Mid-20th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Marble-Top Louis XV Style Bombay Chest, Made in Spain
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful XV style commode with a marble top and bronze ormolu. The chest offers three
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Bombay Commode
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rochester, NY
bleached washed cerused finish to wood grain - the chest raised on four bun feet - the deep wide drawers
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$1,500
French Louis XV Mahogany Marble Top Commode Bombay Chest Ormolu Mounts
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Mahogany with Marble Top Commode Bombay Chest with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Approximate
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Mahogany Marble-Top Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV style carved mahogany marble top bachelor chest of commode
By IMA S.A
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ornate French Louis XV Style Inlaid Mahogany Marble Top Bombay Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Louis XV style mahogany bombay chests or commodes. The chests feature
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Louis XV Faux Tortoise Shell and Giltwood Bombay Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV style commode or bombay chest
By John Widdicomb
USA, Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Encrusted Mother of Pearl Bombay Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1940's bombay commode encrusted with mother of pearl shells. The mirror top has a dark antique
Category
Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Glass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bombay Style Night Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
White washed Dutch Bombay style oak night table with three drawers . Can be used as side table
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$1,200
Carved Bombay High Chest Dresser with Bakelite Pulls on High Legs, circa 1930s
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice shape bombay chest on high legs with beautiful art deco bakelite pulls. Good condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Pair of Italian Bombay Commodes C. 1930
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand painted Italian Bombay Commodes C. 1930's with faux painted tops.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spectacular Dutch Bombay Commode.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular 19th century Dutch/English commode of bombay form. Very chic silverleaf finish
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Painted Bombay Commodes, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold gilt highlights. The commodes have two large drawers and two smaller drawers on top. Original
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Venetian Bombay Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
A beautiful 19th century Italian Venetian bombay commode with three drawers over three drawers
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Baker Burled Wood Bombay Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Baker Burled Wood Bombay Commode. Featuring a Bombay style design
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bombay Front and Sided Commode.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Wildly decorative bombay side and front paint decorative marble top commode. Fine construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 20th Century Bombay Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
impressive display of marquetry. The drawer fronts are curved and follow the bombay shape with ring brass
Category
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French white washed oak dresser of Bombay shape, 4 drawers, 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Bombay Nightstands with Decoupage Spiderman Artwork
Located in Pasadena, TX
One bombay commodes with art by Ron Lim and Jim Sanders III from Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st
Category
1990s North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes, Italy 1900
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your home decor with this exquisite Pair of Vintage Olive Wood Bombay Commodes from Italy
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
18th Century French Walnut Bombay Commode
Located in Martlesham, GB
An unusual and rare 18th century French walnut Bombay commode, the thumb moulded edge above two
Category
Antique 1770s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine, Early 1800s, French, Bombay Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking, four drawer, serpentine, Bombay style, French Provencale commode in walnut. Sides
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Bombay Ebonized Nightstands or End Tables Louis XV Style
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Bombay ebonized nightstands or end tables. These stunning and finely finished Louis XV
Category
Vintage 1960s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Bombay Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine Louis XV marble-top bombé inlaid commode with bronze hardware. There are two drawers and
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fine, circa 1830, Bombay, Marble-Top Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-over-two, solid walnut, Bombay style commode from Naples. Chocolate marble top is original to
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this chest of three drawers. Please
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Green and Gold Painted Bombay Commode, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian wood painted gold gilt Bombay commode decorated with acanthus leaves and flowers throughout
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Drexel French Bombay Mustard Yellow Nightstand a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage 1960’s Drexel French Bombay chest nightstands a pair. In good vintage condition. In
Category
Vintage 1960s American Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Inlaid Bombay Commode with Marble Top C. 1900
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome French Inlaid Bombay Commode.
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombay Commode by Charles
Charles
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombay Commode by Charles & Charles. Made by Charles
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
French 19th Century Bombay Commode with Bronze Mounts and Marble Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
French 19th century Bombay commode with 19th century bronze mounts and inlay throughout and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Bombay Small Dresser Walnut Burl
Located in Encinitas, CA
two upper small drawers and two larger lower drawers with fancy bronze hardware, early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Carved 1930s Bombay Commode Dresser or Cabinet with Bakelite Pulls on High Legs
By Memphis Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White wash French art deco bakelite pulls carved bombay dresser on high legs. Overall very
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Louis XV Burl Wood Bombe Chest or Commode With Inlaid Marquetry
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Rococo or Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers
In the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut bombay form dresser or chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Dutch Bombay Baroque Linen Press
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
An 18th century Dutch baroque linen press or cabinet. Mahogany veneer on oak.
Bombay shaped chest
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Linen Presses
Materials
Oak, Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Dutch Linen Press in Bombay Form
Located in Richmond, VA
shaped chest of drawers with press resting on top. Wonderful carvings with solid paneled doors featured
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Linen Presses
Materials
Mahogany
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Dresser, Circa 1940s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or chest of drawers
By
Category
Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Bow Front Burl Wood 3 Drawer Carved Bombay Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
By Baker Furniture Company, Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow front burl wood 3 drawer carved bombay chest of drawers dresser commode mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Incredibly Impressive Bombay Chest of Drawers by Baker Stately Homes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A top of the line beautifully made very large Bombay chest of drawers having an exaggerated curvy
Category
1990s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Style Auffray
Co. Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
French Provincial style Auffray & Co. Bombay chest of drawers
Offered for sale is a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Early 18th Century Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual faux painted top with textured blue painted over four blue painted drawers and exaggerated
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Marquetry Bombay Chest of Drawers Made in Italy for Weiman Furniture 1940/1960
By Weiman
Located in New York, NY
Charming Bombay style commode having exotic wood marquetry veneer, with brass pulls. The chest
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pine Bombay Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid pine Bombay chest of drawers made in 90’s in the modernized style of Baroque. It has been
Category
Antique 16th Century American Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$16,750
French Painted and Parcel Gilt Bombay Chests, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French green painted and silver gilt Bombay chest of drawers, circa 1930s.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Classic Historic Charleston Baker Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Baker honors Charleston's heritage and rich history by reproducing this 19th century bombay chest
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
French Serpentine Shaped Chinoiserie Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French chinoiserie painted and black lacquered Bombay chest of drawers. The piece is painted in
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Hand Painted Bombay Chest by Patina Furniture Company, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lovely hand-painted Bombe or Bombay Chest of Drawers by Patina Furniture Company, 1980s. This
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Bombay Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of bombay chest of drawers available for sale. The range of distinct bombay chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Bombay chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Bombay chest of drawers made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made bombay chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Chapman Manufacturing Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Bombay Chest Of Drawers?
Bombay chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,325, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
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 Bombay Chest Of Drawers
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
- Why is it called a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
- What are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 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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