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19th Century Cherrywood Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Buffet, Austria ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming, old restored 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers/ buffet from the early period
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Empire Chest of Drawers with Granite Top, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Empire chest of drawers in cherry with lateral pilasters with blackened caryatids on lion's paw
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Granite, Brass
19th Century Marquetry Chest Of Drawers, Transitional Style, France ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind 19th century French marquetry chest of drawers from the period around 1870. Providing
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneered Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single chest made of handcrafted shellac polished
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany ca. 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant Biedermeier chest of drawers crafted in Southern Germany around 1830. Made of solid
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Cherry, Spruce
$5,589 Sale Price
20% Off
Thomasville Cherry Wood Queen Anne Style Highyboy Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomasville Cherry Wood Queen Anne Style Highyboy Tall Chest Dresser. Item features a tall
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Antique American Empire Ebonized Cherry
Tiger Maple 6 Drawer Chest c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
cherry and striking tiger maple veneer. The chest features six drawers, each adorned with wooden knobs
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Cherry
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Style 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Night Tables
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Style 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Night Tables
These are wonderful little
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Late 20th Century Chippendale Style Cherry Four Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Chippendale Style Cherry Four Drawer Bedside Chest / Nightstand.
Measures 25" w
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Commode or Bombay Chest
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
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Josephinism Period, Austria circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful cherrywood chest of drawers with inlay works from the late 18th century in Austria around
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
EXTRA LARGE CONSORZIO MOBILI TALLBOY DRAWERs IN CHERRY WOOD, HUGE STORAGE
By Consorzio Mobili
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Italian Consorzio Mobili Cherrywood Tall boy chest of drawers offering huge amount sof storage
Please
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Antique Early American Cherry Three Drawer Silver Chest Side Table Stand 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American silver chest / console / stand. Made of cherry featuring three lockable
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Cherry
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
South German Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Shaped Top, circa 1835
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant South German chest of drawers from around 1835, crafted from solid cherrywood with refined
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Cherry, Spruce, Walnut
18th Century Marquetry Chest Of Drawers - Museums Quality, Milan/ IT ca. 1760
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
crafted marquetry chest of drawers out of Milan. Made around 1760 with highest attention to details, this
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Ebony, Fruitwood, Maple, Nutwood, Spruce
Early Impressive John Widdicomb Cherry Brass Five Graduated Drawer Drawer Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A substantial John Widdicomb five drawer chest. It is the larger version of this form
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Sheraton Cherry and Curly Maple Four Drawer Bow Front Chest, 1815
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton four drawer bow front chest with curly maple front and American cherry case. The
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Antique 1810s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
18th Century French Louis XV Bordelaise Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV commode, or chest of drawers, from the Bordeaux region made of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Howard
Sons English Antique Army
Navy Stores Hand Crafted Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Rare Howard
Sons English Antique Hand Crafted Cherrywood Chest of Four Drawers With Brass
Category
Early 20th Century British Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Milano, MI
deep drawers and a fall-front opening to reveal a fitted interior with six small drawers and hiding
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
$7,698 Sale Price
50% Off
French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Landivy, FR
DIRECTOIRE collection
This chest of drawers is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection which takes up the style of
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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI style handcrafted 6-Drawer Chest in cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
another finish of your choice.
All drawers have dovetails mounted fronts and are made of wild cherry
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2010s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Mid-Century Refinished Chippendale 3-Drawer Solid Cherry Side Chest by Forest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Chippendale 3-Drawer Solid wild Cherry Side Chest by Forest Furniture. Recently
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Widdicomb Solid Cherry Brass Pulls Hardware Block Front High Chest Dresser Mint!
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb solid cherry brass pulls hardware block front high chest dresser mint!
6 drawers Mid
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Hepplewhite Cherry Satinwood Inlay Bow Front Chest on Splayed Feet 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite Cherry graduated bow front chest of drawers with satinwood border and string
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Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand.
By
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cherry Biedermeier Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century German Empire Biedermeier cherry commode with ebonized columns, Circa 1840
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Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
$12,980
Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern cherry finish 7 drawers high chest dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
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2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls Dovetail Drawers Dresser Chest MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls Dovetail Drawers Dresser Chest MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
Having four
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
Louis Philippe Cherry Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
. In classic Empire form with brass-mounted columnar sides and a “hidden” top drawer, this chest
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Uniflex Q Range Chest of Draws by Gunther Hoffstead/1960’s Chest of Draws
By Gunther Hoffstead
Located in London, Lambeth
Uniflex Q range chest of drawers by Gunther Hoffstead.
The Danish designer Gunther Hoffstead
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Antique Cherry Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Small feather cherry wood chest of drawers, late 18th century. Repurposed for dedicated use
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Cherry
18th Century American Queen Anne Cherry Highboy
Located in Essex, MA
Early 18th century, having carved fan drawers in upper case and lower, appears to retain original
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Antique Early 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Davis Cabinet Co. Cherry Octogonal Commodes or Side Tables
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Davis Cabinet Co. Cherry Octogonal Commode Side Tables Cabinets. Comes with lose shelves
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Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut and Cherry Italian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined neoclassical chest of drawers in walnut and cherry, distinguished by its rich inlay work
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
18th/19th C . French Country Cherry Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top with plank construction and rounded corners. The case with two short drawers over two long
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Empire Commode, Cherry Veneer, Brass, Germany circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Fine, early Biedermeier / Empire Commode or Chest of three drawers in cherry wood from Franconia
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Collector
s Cherry Silver Anniversary Blockfront Lowboy
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
An Exceptional Thomasville Collector's Cherry collection Silver Anniversary Blockfront Lowboy
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Veneer, Ebonized, South Germany, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, small 4-drawer Biedermeier Commode or Chest of drawers in cherry wood from South Germany
Category
Antique 1830s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Smaller Pair of Sleek 19th Century Biedermeier Bedside Chests/End Tables
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely pair of small two drawer chests in cherry wood veneer on pine with ebonized inlaid rhombus
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Miniature Cherry Two-Drawer Dresser Top Storage Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Miniature Cherry Two-Drawer Dresser Top Storage Table. Measures 16" in width, 12" in depth, 16" in
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Cherry
Five Drawer Biedermeier Chiffonier, Cherry Veneer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, unadorned Biedermeier Chiffonier / high chest or pillar cabinet with 5 drawers in cherry
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Antique 1830s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Stanley Furniture
s American Craftman Collection Chipoendale Cherry Highboy
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Stanley Furniture's American Craftman Collection Chipoendale cherry high boy.
Solid cherry wood
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Commode, Cherry Wood, Ebonized, Gilded, Franconia circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Magnificent, small, two-drawer Biedermeier commode or chest of drawers in cherry wood from
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
French Provincial chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very beautiful reproduction French Provincial style two drawer chest, pair available but sold
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21st Century and Contemporary French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
$3,500
19th Century Cherry Queen Anne Style Flat Top Highboy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
19th century Queen Anne style highboy in two parts with 5 graduated upper drawers having dovetail
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Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Bedside Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage dressers with four drawers each and pull out shelf. Antique brass hardware on
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20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
Queen Anne American Cherry Bonnet Top Highboy, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Queen Anne American Cherry Bonnet top highboy, 18th century.
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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
Marburg finch chest
Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly
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Antique Early 1800s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak
$5,181 Sale Price
30% Off
18th Century Italian Cherry Neoclassical Commode With Inlay and Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
with walnut and cherry veneer. The chest follows the typical straight lines of the style and features
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Restored Biedermeier Cabinet, Cherry, Spruce, Ebony, Polish, Czech, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier vertiko / chest of drawers dates back to the early 19th century and was
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Antique 1820s Czech Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Ebony, Spruce, Lacquer
4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
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The finish for the top and structure is a classical "D" cherry stain.
The drawers' lacquers are: black
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2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Czech Bohemian Biedermeier Commode Vertiko, Cherry-Tree, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
cherry veneer and has undergone careful restoration, during which its original shine and elegance were
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Antique Early 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
An architectural Italian 1950s four drawers commode
Located in London, GB
the front with four full size drawers commode. Italy C1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Chestnut
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Cherry Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of cherry chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cherry chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and cherry. There are 1295 antique and vintage cherry chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Cherry 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. Cherry chest of drawers bearing Louis XVI or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large cherry chest of drawers can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller cherry chest of drawers available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Cherry chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Henkel Harris are consistently popular.
How Much are Cherry Chest Of Drawers?
Cherry chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,502, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $418,810.
Finding the Right Commodes And 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 Cherry Chest Of Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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