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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
Italian Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Burled wood in a soft warm hue makes this piece exceptional
The graceful curves of this bombe form
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Italian Walnut Bombe
Shaped Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome 18th Century Italian Walnut Bombe' Shaped Commode features a beautiful finish. This
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bombe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Bombe Commode showcases the French adaptation of what was
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Louis XV Style French Cabinets/Commodes of Bombe Form, Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
Exquisite pair of French commodes with bronze dore mounts and marquetry inlay.
Bombe form with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Pair of antiques fine French Bombe Commodes with Elaborate Bronze Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
veining is without
Problems, breaks or chips. There are no restorations, there are
Two drawers with
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Kingwood Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood, Marquetry, and Green Marble Top Bombe Commode, 20th
Category
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental antique Louis XV style parquetry inlaid bombe marble top commode, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,200 Sale Price
40% Off
Late 18th Century Walnut Bombé Commode
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century three drawer walnut bombé commode, with steel handles and escutcheons
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$7,921 Sale Price
23% Off
Louis XV Style Painted Kingwood Bombe Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Marble Top Gilt Metal Mounted and Paint-Decorated Kingwood Bombe Commode, 20th
Category
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
$1,800 Sale Price
23% Off
French Bombe shaped antique commode with marquetry
Located in Houston, TX
the original finish
And a graceful shape. It has two deep drawers that
Slide well and it has an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century French Parquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French, Louis XIV style, walnut commode.
With a parquetry top and sides with good set of rococo handles; all in very nice condition.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional Louis XV Style Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
rosewood. The serpentine shaped, beveled marble top rests above three bombe front drawers with original
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Rococo Style 1900s Marble Top Bombé Commodes with Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Rococo style walnut and mahogany bombé commodes from circa 1900 with marble tops and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode circa 1960.
Excellent quality commode by
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Swedish Rococo Parquetry Bombe Commode, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This magnificent three-drawer bombe commode dates to the mid-18th century and exemplifies the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Miniature Bombé Commode in Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
, expressive grain that enhances the bombe profile on both the front and sides. Two shaped drawers follow the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning 18th C. Italian Rococo Bombe Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th C. Italian Rococo bombe commode with marble top, walnut with burr veneer, finely crafted and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$18,375 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombé Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
bombé commode with finely detailed cast bronze ormolu mounts and a beautifully figured cream-colored
Category
Antique 1840s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fruitwood and Green Marble Bombe Bedside Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) fruitwood bombe-shaped bedside commodes / tables
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous quality 20th Century French Louis XV style bombe commode.
Made in Kingwood, having three
Category
20th Century English Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Bombe Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite French Louis XV style bombe hand painted commode. The piece is painted in a black lacquer
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode
Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificently decorative antique Spanish Fernandino style mahogany chest of drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Louis XV-Style Bombe Parquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a gorgeous example of a Louis XV-style bombe commode. It is finely constructed in bombe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Dutch Rococo Bombe Parquetry Commode, 18th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Stunning mid 18th century Dutch Rococo Bombe Commode with quality padouk, tulipwood, laburnum and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Padouk
$27,314 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Bombe Chinoiserie Lacquered Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very decorative French Louis XV style bombe chinoiserie commode lacquered overall. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the elegance of the 18th century with this extraordinary Italian hand-painted bombe
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Late 19th Century Louis XV Bombé Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant kingwood and rosewood Louis XV Bombé commode made in France in the late 19th Century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style Bombe Commode
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, two large drawers, ormolu mounts and handles and raised on out swept legs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Fine French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bombe Commode Manner of François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
marquetry and finely chased ormolu-mounted two-drawer bombé commode, in the manner of François Linke (1855
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$49,850 Sale Price
33% Off
French Louis XV Style Bombé Fruitwood Marquetry
Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV Style bois satiné, Fruitwood - Ormolu Mounted Two-Drawer Bombé Commode with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$14,887 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century Italian Painted Bombe Commode ca. 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
third quarter of the 18th Century.
The serpentine bombe commode consists of two long drawers of
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
French Bombe Commode Creme Peinte And Parcel Gilt
Located in Manhasset, NY
French bombe commode, creme peinte and parcel-gilt, the shaped top over a conforming case fitted
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Bombe Marble Top Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Bombe Marble Top Commode in Stripped Oak is the result of an evolution that occurred over
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Fine Kingwood
Marquetry Ormolu Mounted Bombe Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
The shaped marble top above a bombe case with ormolu mounts, highly decorated throughout with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Shapely French Bombé Commode w/Nice Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bombé style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. This vintage commode
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bombe Commode
Located in Forney, TX
serpentine shaped marble top with moulded edge, above the bombe form parquetry mahogany case, fitted with two
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century French Louis XV-style Bombe Commode
The book matched veneered chest with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Extraordinary Polychrome Paint Decorated Venetian Rococo Bombe Commode C1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
across its bombe-shaped drawers, sides, and top. The graceful Rococo form, with its curvaceous silhouette
Category
Antique 1870s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Faux Marble Painted Florentine Bombe Commode Dresser Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian Florentine bombe commode dresser buffet is a striking example of hand-painted
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautifully Inlaid French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Bombe Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French bombe commode is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship, richly decorated
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Period Dutch Mahogany Four-Drawer Bombe Marquetry Commode, 1800
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
four graduated drawers, three with bombe front and sides, above a serpentine apron and splayed feet
Category
Antique Early 1800s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Italian Hand-Painted Marble Top Bombe Commode ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
chest of drawers, but is actually a two door cabinet! Of course one could still use it for storing
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Swedish Painted Bombe Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Swedish painted bombe commode with faux marble top is a wonderful example of meticulous
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Sauteuse
Located in Forney, TX
front and molded edge, over conforming serpentine-front solid wood bombe case fitted with two dovetailed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Continental German Louis XV style (18th Century) Inlaid Bombe Shaped Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Continental German (Louis XV style) 18th Century inlaid bombe shaped burl wood (possibly walnut
Category
Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Louis XV Bombe Shaped Chestnut Provincial Commode
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare 18th century Louis XV period bombe shaped chestnut provincial commode.
French circa 1750
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gilt Dore
Bronze Inlaid Bombe French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
XV commode, marble top commode, marquetry inlaid chest, French bombe commode, gilt bronze mounted
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Baker "Collectors Edition" Figured Walnut Bombe Three-Drawer Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker Furniture collector's edition bombe-front figured walnut four-drawer commode. Linen fold
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Bombe Fronted Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style Bombe fronted two-drawer commode, having
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$6,009 Sale Price
20% Off
1900s Vintage/ Antique Venetian, Parcel Gilt, Painted-Decorated Bombe Commode!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1900s Vintage/ Antique Venetian, Parcel Gilt, Painted-Decorated Bombe Commode!
Bombe
Category
20th Century European Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Magnificent 19th Century Marble-Top Bombe Commode from France
Located in Sofia, BG
Magnificent 19th century marble-top two-drawer bombe commode from Paris, circa 1880. This commode
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,552 Sale Price
32% Off
French Regency style bombe commode with white marble, ormolu mounted
Located in Houston, TX
The bombe shape is graceful and the tulipwood that was
Used makes this piece especially desirable
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style Parquetry Bombé Commode by François Linke, Circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A superb Louis XV style bombé commode by François Linke, signed “F. Linke,” with mounts stamped “FL
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu, Marble
Satinwood Inlaid Bombe Commode 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
20thC
Measures - 32.75"H x 48"W x 19"d
A striking Louis XIV style bombe commode crafted in the 20th
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Inlay
Bronze Bombe Commode Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Inlay & Bronze Ormolu Bombe Commode Dresser. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
G. Durand Louis XV Bombé Commode, Marquetry, Ormolu Bronze, 1880, Paris, France
By C. Durand, Durand
Located in Vienna, AT
An exquisite Rococo-revival bombé kingwood commode / chest of drawers, dating to circa 1880, Paris
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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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 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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Rococo Fan
Small Satinwood Cabinet
Turkish Chest
Maitland Smith Bombe Chest
Maitland Smith Bombe
Maitland Smith Decorative Chests
Olive Oyster Chest
Reproduction French Cabinet
Chinoiserie Chest Bombe
Curved Chest Pair
French Rococo Bombe Commode
Maple Burl Wood Dresser