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Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV Bombe commode dates back to the 19th century and features elaborately
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French-style bombé commode (chest of drawers) in the Louis XV style
Located in Amstelveen, NL
This is a French-style bombé commode (chest of drawers) in the Louis XV revival style The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$1,844 Sale Price
30% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A striking late 19th-century Dutch bombe commode featuring a dramatically curved serpentine front
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Bombe Chest Drawers Antique French Commode 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a delightful French commode in the Louis XVI manner
Of bombe form, the ormolu
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Antique 1880s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bombé Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This black lacquered vintage Bombé chest with raised gilded fretwork on its front features curvy
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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode.
Circa 1900
Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vintage Barber
s Chest of Drawers, Turkish Pine Bombe Front Cabinet, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming vintage barber’s chest of drawers, of Turkish origin, crafted in stained pine
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Vintage 1950s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian Parquet Burl Wood Bombe Style Compact Entry Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Regency
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Parquet burl wood bombe style compact entry chest of drawers dresser.
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20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Walnut, Burl
Pair Louis XV Commodes Bombe Chest Drawers Gilt Linke
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French Louis XV revival commodes
Ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts, typical of high-end French furniture, used extensively and finely cast in the manner ...
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Vintage 1980s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
Classic Bombe Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
drawers, this chest allows for optimal organization, keeping your essentials neatly stored yet easily
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese American Classical Commodes and...
Materials
Wood
$5,450 / item
French Louis XV Style Mahogany
Birdseye Maple Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century French Louis XV style serpentine marble commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser. Made
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$1,225 Sale Price
30% Off
French Country Louis XV Style Carved "Bombe" Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
French country carved "Bombe" walnut chest in the Rococo style. Item features solid wood
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$3,486 Sale Price
30% Off
Elegant Red Japanned Anglo-Dutch Bombe Chest of 4 Drawers with Serpentine Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty Anglo-Dutch later red japanned bombe form compact 18th century four drawer chest with
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Antique Early 18th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC
By Karges Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC
Offered for sale
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,800 Sale Price
61% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers TLC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers. Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Ebonized Chinoiserie Bombe Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
drawers with Asian style decoration with gilt highlights. The French form with curved bombe body and
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20th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Louis Xv Style Bombe Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming pair of Louis XV style bombe chests brings timeless French elegance with a rustic
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pewter
$2,800 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Italian Birdseye Maple Bombe Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Bombe Birds-Eye Maple Chest. Chest features a classic serpentine Bombe form with two
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
French Early 19th Century Faience Wall Pocket after Louis XV Bombe` Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
French early 19th century faience wall pocket in the form of a Louis XV Bombe` chest of drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Faience
Painted Linen Wrapped Bombe Chest
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Linen wrapped Bombe Chest. Two sided drawers. Period paintings on all sides and tip. Brass
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Rococo Style Bombé Chest with Three Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style walnut veneered bombé crossbow chest from the mid 20th century with
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bombé Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers with Øland Stone Top, 1760-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bombé shaped Swedish Rococo chest of drawers.
Elegantly veneered in walnut, mirror-cut walnut and
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stunning vintage bombe chest. Modeled in the voluptuous Louis XV style, the commode features a sensual
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Metal
Italian Burl Olive Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Southampton, NJ
Oyster Burl Olive Commode Bombe Chest with striking wood grains, banded top, inlay details & two
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Spanish Bombe Chests with Portuguese Marble Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Spanish bombe-form chests, each surmounted with a shaped Portuguese marble top. The
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$7,500 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Louis XV Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV marble top bombe chest imported from Europe. Incredible intricate patterned
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Outstanding quality 18th century Dutch antique burr walnut bombe chest of drawer
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality 18th century Dutch antique burr walnut bombe chest of drawers, having a quality
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,431 Sale Price
20% Off
18thC French Walnut Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1750
18thC French walnut bombe chest Commode
Measures: W 133 x D 64 x H 95cm.
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Commode Bombe Chest Dresser
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
20th-Century Italian Olivewood Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Miami, FL
20th-Century Italian Olive-wood Bombe Commode Chest
Offered for sale is an elegant 20th century
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20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large George III style mahogany bombe form chest of drawers, the rectangular molded edge top
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George III Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Wood
$11,997 / item
Maitland Smith Leather Bombe Baker-Style Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hamburg, PA
This elegant Maitland Smith bombe-style chest embodies the luxurious craftsmanship synonymous with
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20th Century Philippine Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombe Chest or Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
grey with molded edge and notched corners, all with rosewood and tulipwood crossbanding and the bombe
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commode/Bombe Chest
By Edgar Nye
Located in East Freetown, MA
Neoclassical style hand painted commode/bombe chest. Antique white with hand painted floral design
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$499 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Distressed Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, showcasing an exquisite bombe (swelled) silhouette. The body is richly adorned with intricate marquetry and
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Fine Paint Decorated Marble Top Bombe Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Italianate design bombe chest in a speckled finish in black and red on pale tan. With carved
Category
20th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Regency Marble Top Marquetry Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Marquetry Bombe chest. Beautiful inlay detail and black marble top. A second
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Continental Style Italian Paint Decorated Bombe Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A soft and lovely Chest in Continental style with two long drawers in a Mottled Peach Tone painted
Category
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
1970s Vintage Regency Olive Burl Wood Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage bombe chest is a true celebration of classic Regency elegance, featuring a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pair of Marble Top Bombe Shaped Chests or Commodes
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th Century marble top mahogany chests or commodes of bombe form. This
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Commode or Chest
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian olive wood four drawer commode, mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode is richly hand-painted with bouquets of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Italian Diminutive Walnut Hardwood Three-Drawer Bombe Side Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian Diminutive Walnut Hardwood Three-Drawer Bombe Side Chest.
All Drawers operationg smoothly
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1950s Hand Painted French Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1950s hand painted French bombe chest. It has a nice, large scale and is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Bombé Marquetry Chest With Belgian Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extravagant and large three drawer chest with extensive floral marquetry decoration, heavy
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20th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair Antique Italian Walnut Bombe Chests, Circa 1920
s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Italian walnut bombe chests, circa 1920's.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe 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 Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,995 / item
19th-C. Hand Painted Venetian Bombe Chest or Commode.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love original paint! This is a turn-of-the-century hand painted Venetian bombe chest or commode
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Curvaceous Bombé Three-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French three-drawer carved and painted wood bombé chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Marble Top Commode Bombe Chest With Marquetry Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage French Louis XV–style commode featuring a serpentine bombe form, intricate
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Bombé Chest With Marble Top for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé Two-Over-Two Chest in handsome Cherry Finish and having large Dramatic
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Elegant figurative olive wood Italian Bombe Chair Side Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A very stylish diminutive bombe chair or bed side chest. The highly figurative book matched wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Three-Drawer Black Walnut Bombe-Form Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine top above a bombe-form body fitted with three drawers adorned with bold bronze
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Fantastic Paint Decorated Italian Bombe Rococo Sideboard Buffet Fitted Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic Italian bombe Rococo sideboard buffet showcases the dramatic curves, ornate
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Unusual Pair Curved Venetian Bombe Chests / Stands , Italy, 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very Unusual Matched Pair of Curved Venetian Bombe Chests or Stands , Made in Italy, 3 drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Gilt
Tooled Leather Neoclassical Bombe Chest by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Gilt & Tooled Leather Neoclassical Bombe Chest by Maitland Smith
This stunning gilt and
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Neat Sized Dutch Walnut Marquetry Bombe Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century neat sized Dutch walnut marquetry bombe chest, with serpentine front and canted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
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Bombe Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bombe chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique bombe chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Bombe chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Bombe chest of drawers bearing Louis XV or Rococo hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many bombe chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Maison Jansen produced popular bombe chest of drawers that are worth a look.
How Much are Bombe Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for bombe chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bombe chest of drawers begin at $295 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,271.
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 Bombe Chest Of Drawers
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019
A bombe chest cost depends on its size, age, designer, location, condition and other factors. If the piece is in relatively good condition, it may cost anywhere between $300 and $3,000.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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