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Bombe Style Walnut Chest with Pine Green Checkerboard Granite Top
Located in Pasadena, TX
This 3 drawer chest is made of walnut and has a checkerboard granite top. The elbows are nicely
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Granite
Italian Olive Burl Bombe Chest with Serpentine Front and Cabriole Legs
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This vintage Italian olive burl bombe chest features a striking serpentine front and elegantly
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
Pair of Vintage Bombe Commodes
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of 1940's Bomb'e dressers that can also be used as nightstands.
Hand painted within the last few years in a light gray, some minor scuffs add to the rustic feel of this Ico...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$1,500 / set
Moorish Style Inlaid Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
detail. The double bombe serpentine chest extensively inlaid in a geometric pattern throughout. A rare
Category
Late 20th Century Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Baker Furniture Dutch Cream Painted 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
Bombe Commode
Located in London, England
French bombe commode in walnut with carved drawer fronts and original brass handles. Circa 1950
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,866
Pair Italian Rococo Style Bombe-form Two-Drawer Olivewood Chests/Nightstands
Located in San Francisco, CA
the arbalete top with perimeter stringing within a crossbanded border all above a shapely bombe
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
French Provincial Louis XV Country Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Louis XV Country Style Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Dutch Bombe
Located in South Salem, NY
Stunning antique late 19th century Dutch bombe or dresser made in the Netherlands in the late 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$6,800
Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest. Item features a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Hand Painted Bombe Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or chest of drawers
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker Furniture, "Collector's
Category
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Venetian Style Walnut Bombe Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Each bombe form with two drawers with brass handles. Cabriole legs.
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,850 / set
Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu
Located in Dayton, OH
chest has two large dovetailed drawers and is supported by long tapered legs.
Dimensions:
24.5" x 56.5
Category
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
French Louis XV Off White Lacquer Marble-Top Bombe Commode Chest, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This bombe off white lacquer refinish walnut commode chest was designed in the classic French Louis
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$15,032 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of 20th Century Italian Bombe Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 20th Century Italian Bombe commodes featuring a display of burr walnut boxwood and
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$14,377 / set
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Demilune Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bow Front Bombe Demilune Commode Chest. Item featured is a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Evan Lewis Modern French Louis XV Marble Top Copper Bombe Chest
By Evan Lewis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern French Louis XV style bombay chest or commode
By Evan Lewis Inc.
USA, Circa
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Copper, Steel
French 18th Century Louis XV Bombé Chest, Marble Top and Gorgeous Marquetry
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 18th century Louis XV Bombé two drawer commode with marble top, bronze escutcheon and mounts
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Hand Painted Louis XV Style Bombe Chest, Circa Mid 1900
s
Located in London, Park Royal
A characterful, Louis XV Style, Bombe Chest, circa 1940's from Italy. The piece is in its original
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Olivewood Bombé Two-Drawer Chest, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French Louis XV style olivewood veneered two-drawer bombé chest from the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
Fine French Inlaid Bombé Chest With Bronze Mounts And Colorful Stone Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé two drawer chest with fine traditional form, elaborate bronze mounts and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Brass
French Style Bombe Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite chest of drawers in a bombe shape, with masterful design and detail. Inlay woods and
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Small Italian Jewelry Chest Burl Olive Wood French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Italian Jewelry Chest, Burl Olive Wood French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Walnut 2 Drawer Chest Italian Small Bombe Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Walnut 2 Drawer Chest Italian Small Bombe Commode. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Bombe Shaped Commode/Chest with Hand Painted Floral Design, Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
have restorations. It has
A curved bombe form and the hardware is original in a bronze antique
Hue
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$2,550 Sale Price
25% Off
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
This vintage Louis
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Italian 18th Century Style Bombe Commodes
Located in London, GB
This pair of Italian bombe commodes have the classic voluptuous, curvy silhouette and were
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Walnut Bombe
Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 18th century Italian walnut bombe' form large scale commode. Italian walnut bombe-form
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$10,800
Painted Dutch Bombe
Located in South Salem, NY
lion heads holding a swag and branches. This is a simplified version of the iconic Dutch bombe commodes
Category
Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$6,400
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bombe Commode / Chest with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style commode with a lovely Sienna marble top. The ormolu appears to be a cast bronze. The red painted finish is not original and is intentionally distressed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest with Metal Inlay, circa 1780-1810
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful piece has superb pewter, brass and exotic wood inlay. It is a very fine piece that has worn its age very, very well.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Commode/ Chest Bombe’ Form with Marquetry Inlay and Bronze Mounts 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
Rouge marble top commode/chest of drawers having three drawers. Intricate floral marquetry inlay in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Bombe French Marble-Top Bronze Ormolu Louis XV Style 3 Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning rouge marble-top French inlayed wood dresser with significant bronze ormolu. Very nice decorative piece.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Bombe French Marble Top Bronze Ormolu Louis XV Style 4 Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning rouge marble top French inlayed wood dresser with significant bronze ormolu. Very nice decorative piece.
Category
20th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Pair of Italian Venetian Walnut Bombe Shaped Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Italian Venetian (19th Century) walnut bombe-shaped bedside commodes with banded inlay and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair, Chest of 3 Drawers, Dresser Cabinets with Verona Marble Top Louis XV Style
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian Bombe Chest of 3 drawers, dresser Cabinets. Verona pink, red marble top.
Louis XV
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Late 18th C. Curvy Bombé Front Chest w/Fabulous Paw Feet w/"Fur" Ankles
Located in Atlanta, GA
its bombé appearance. The drawers are each fitted with a pair of lovely swag-style pull handles with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Diminutive Italian Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A diminutive walnut bombe chest made in Italy, mid 20th century. The figurative grain with three
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Bombe
Shaped Walnut Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of 19th century Italian bombe' shaped walnut commodes. Notice the pretty inlaid pattern
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late 18th Century English Satinwood Commode Of Bombe Form
Located in Dublin, IE
-matched satinwood veneers, above three graduated serpentine drawers.The top drawer revealing a leather
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Venetian Bombe Commode Polychromed and Painted
Located in Bradenton, FL
. Chest features two generously sized drawers, each adorned with brass hardware, and exudes a perfect
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dutch Oak Bombe Shape Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Dutch bleached and limed oak bombe shaped commode.1820.
Dimensions
36.5 inches (93
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Bombé Carved
Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted-wood chest of three drawers. This vintage chest from France features a
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Commodes bombe
form with elaborate bronze mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French bombe shaped commodes
with bronze dore mounts on front and sides
cross match
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Louis XV style rococo marquetry bombe commode with Sienna Marble top, floral and leaf
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Siena Marble, Metal
18th C. French Louis XV Bombé Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisitely beautiful French Louis XV carved-wood bombé commode, or chest of drawers, from the
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe
Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Italian Walnut Bombe' Commode is a stunning piece of antique furniture. Crafted
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Fantastic French Rococo Bombe Distressed Off-white Painted Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of fantastic French Rococo bombe distressed off-white painted commodes embodies the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,959 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French marble top bombe commode with an amazing original rouge marble top. This
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Louis XV–Style Painted Bombe Commodes with Carved Rococo Ornament
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully decorative pair of Louis XV–style bombe commodes, richly carved and finished in an
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Of French Marquetry Bombe Commodes With Specimen Marble Tops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French commodes with conforming specimen marble tops and two drawers with large cartouche
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style
This attractive French Bombe Commode features a stunning free
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Bombe Serpentine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French provincial bombe serpentine marriage commode.
Of Grand proportions made from
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode, 20th century, the
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Louis XV Style Walnut Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Walnut Marquetry Bombe Commode, 19th century, with breccia pernice serpentine marble
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
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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 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 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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