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Louis XVI Original Painted Commode - Chest of Drawers
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A striking Louis XVI period original painted commode, dating from the mid 18th century. Displaying
Category
Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
Category
Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Cedar
$24,492
H 51.58 in W 47.05 in D 24.81 in
Antique Dutch Baroque Commode Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking baroque chest of drawers with brass key escutcheons is from Holland. The remarkable
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Cherry Wood and Brass Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
commode truly elegant. In true mid-century Italian style.
The chest of drawers is entirely veneered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
$4,156
H 29.14 in W 48.82 in D 18.9 in
Early American Style Cherry Commode Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Cherry Three-Drawer Commode Bedside Chest of Drawers. Dovetail joints
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using oak. The small commode
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
MidCentury Cherry Wood and Brass Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful commode in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,563 Sale Price
25% Off
H 35.04 in W 53.55 in D 20.87 in
Sensational Portuguese Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Style Carved Walnut and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers. Expertly crafted in the traditional Portuguese
Category
Vintage 1920s European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.5 in W 43 in D 21.5 in
Midcentury White Goatskin and Wood Italian Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1980
Located in Roma, Lazio
-kind dresser.
The chest of drawers is composed of three large drawers, which can be opened by pushing
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
$7,719
H 31.89 in W 40.95 in D 20.87 in
Antique Kingwood and Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French kingwood and marquetry inlaid marble top commode/chest of drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
$7,205
H 38.78 in W 48.43 in D 20.67 in
Industrial Metal Cabinet, Commode, Chest of Drawers, 2000s
Located in Praha, CZ
made in 2000s
In good original condition
Hard Construction
Made from Metal.
Category
2010s European Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$475 Sale Price
46% Off
H 16.93 in W 58.67 in D 25.99 in
British Scrubbed Pine Chest of Drawers Dresser or Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely simple and primitive scrubbed pine chest of drawers, displaying an arrangement of four
Category
Early 20th Century English Primitive Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful hand painted textured Gustavian style chest of drawers. This commode has been constructed
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Deco "Chinoiserie" Walnut Austrian Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1930
Located in Roma, Lazio
Austrian Art Deco chest of drawers. Chinoiserie by the very particular design.
All veneered in
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
$4,750
H 34.65 in W 48.82 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair
Classic Pair Swedish Style
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$3,040 / set
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 18.25 in
MidCentury Cherry Wood and Brass Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1970
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful commode in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,750
H 35.04 in W 53.55 in D 20.87 in
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
By Alfonso Marina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Alfonso Marina Chest of Drawers Commode
Category
1990s Mexican Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1950
By Aldo Tura
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful chests of drawers in characteristic Italian style of Aldo Tura, great patina of the color
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$7,126
H 33.86 in W 46.86 in D 18.12 in
Antique French Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Bronze and Brass
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers, fluted legs and long feet finished with golden
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$5,559
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 18.9 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Size- 24"x 16"x
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Size- 24"x 16"x 66
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
Size- 24"x 16"x 66"H
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Size- 24"x 16"x
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered Brass
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Size- 24"x 16"x 66
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Size- 24"x 16"x 66
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$14,571 / item
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Theodore Alexander English Style Demilune Commode Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Theodore Alexander English Style Commode or Chest of Drawers—a luxurious blend of classic design, superior
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 18Th Century French Commode Chest of Drawers Painted
Located in Atlanta, GA
French country commode with a slight Serpentine front. This beautiful piece has a wood top and a
Category
Antique 1780s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers / French commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great example of an early 19th Century French scrubbed oak commode/chest of drawers.
Circa 1820s
Category
Antique 1820s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$3,249 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 49 in D 22 in
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth White Bronze by
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Brass by
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2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth Antique Bronze
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Mid. Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Mid. Hammered Brass by
Category
2010s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
$16,114 / item
H 30 in W 78 in D 21 in
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the grandeur of the era, yet
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Antique 1890s Belgian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Painted Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and painted in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
$5,701
H 39.18 in W 49.81 in D 24.22 in
Maitland Smith Embossed Leather Wrapped Chest of Drawers Commode
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Maitland Smith embossed leather chest of drawers showcases the brand’s renowned
Category
2010s Philippine Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.25 in W 34 in D 18.25 in
Chippendale 4-Drawer Mahogany Bedside Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Chippendale 4-drawer mahogany bedside commode chest of drawers in great condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI wood French Commode , Chest of Drawers , marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing small chest of drawers "SAUTEUSE," Transition style, SXIX, France. On marble Bréche d, Alep
Category
Antique 1820s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,402 Sale Price
30% Off
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 14.97 in
18th Century Georgian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Georgian Period walnut commode, of serpentine form. The top crossbanded and set
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Walnut and Brass Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers, 1940
Located in Roma, Lazio
Linear, square but very elegant, the commode has a very particular design also due to the fact that
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,413
H 34.26 in W 59.06 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Walnut Swedish Writing Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century Swedish writing commode / chest of drawers
Date: 1800
Material: Walnut
Structure
Category
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,700
H 32.29 in W 37.01 in D 18.12 in
Royal Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Louis XVI Style Commode/Chest of Drawers after Jean Henri Riesener
Bronze, gilded or
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Carved Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
mahogany commode buffet chest of drawers is truly incredible! If you look at the photos provided, you will
Category
20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Directoire Commode Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Sherborne, GB
fantastic patina over time. The chest is a bank of 5 drawers, three small over two long drawers. Shield
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$2,830 Sale Price
20% Off
H 91.5 in W 127 in D 60.5 in
Antique Neoclassic Continental Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique commode crafted in walnut having geometric designs and crossbanding over a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers / commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Charming early 20th century scrubbed oak chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style
French circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Commode Chest of Drawers, Jean Pascaud Style
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and stylish mahogany chest of drawers. In the style of the French designer Jean Pascaud
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Commode French Chest Drawers 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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Serpentine-front commode with three drawers, standing on elegant cabriole legs
The legs and frieze
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Antique 1880s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dassi Midcentury Walnut and Glass Top Italian Commode Chests of Drawers, 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very very special for its design of this Vittorio e Plinio Dassi's chest of drawers, from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$4,156 Sale Price
30% Off
H 29.14 in W 74.02 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
turned tapered legs. A well-crafted chest with two large dovetailed drawers and a pull-out tray above
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,575 Sale Price
35% Off
H 33.25 in W 45.5 in D 24 in
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Modern Century Commode Chest of Drawers Teak Wood
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful and elegant chest of drawers from the 60s, in teak wood, with four drawers and bronze
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Heavily Carved Spanish Style 4 Drawers Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Heavily Carved Spanish Style 4 Drawers Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Category
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,200
H 43 in W 47 in D 25 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Rosewood and Brass Commode Console Chest of Drawers
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Brass Commode Console Chest of Drawers
This
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$9,095
H 32.75 in W 33 in D 17.5 in
Antique 18th-Century English Oak Chest of Drawers / Commode with 5 Drawers
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this beautiful antique English oak chest of drawers from the 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,734
H 34.65 in W 38.59 in D 20.08 in
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Chest Of Drawers And Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of chest of drawers and commodes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all chest of drawers and commodes available were constructed with great care. There are 29040 antique and vintage chest of drawers and commodes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 716 modern editions to choose from as well. Chest of drawers and commodes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Chest of drawers and commodes bearing Mid-Century Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Chest of drawers and commodes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson are consistently popular.
How Much are Chest Of Drawers And Commodes?
Prices for chest of drawers and commodes start at $10 and top out at $989,645 with the average selling for $4,500.
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 Chest Of Drawers And Commodes
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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