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Italian Rococo Neapolitan Chest of Drawers, Commode, 18th Century
Located in CH
Italian Rococo Gilt Bronze-Mounted Walnut and Fruitwood Inlaid Commode
Naples, Circa 1760
An 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$8,000
H 36.25 in W 56.5 in D 25.5 in
19th Century French Empire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Empire Period commode from Normandy made of solid cherry wood. Three
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,765 Sale Price
30% Off
H 35 in W 43.25 in D 23.25 in
Art Deco Chest Drawers Roaring Twenties Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous art deco style chest of drawers
As about as deco it gets with the clean and minimal design
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Greven, DE
fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century.
France
Middle 18th century
Dimensions
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Walnut and Goat Skin Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1930
Located in Roma, Lazio
Sinuous shapes for this fine piece of furniture, all refinement and style, this chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,850 Sale Price
40% Off
H 37.8 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
George III Style Cherry Low Low Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Germantown, MD
A George III Style Cherry Low Low Chest of Drawers Commode. Two drawers operating flawlessly
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Rosewood and Brass Commode / Chest of Drawers
By Milo Baughman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 3-drawer commode / chest of drawers finished in rosewood veneer and a brass
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
$7,600
H 28.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
mazing Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 43" W X 20" D X
Category
Early 20th Century French Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded Commode Chest of Drawers
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Hepplewhite Style Crotch Mahogany Crossbanded commode Chest of Drawers, Circa 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,295
H 36 in W 46 in D 22 in
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
$5,938
H 29.14 in W 74.02 in D 19.69 in
Antique Italian Walnut, Brass and Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich, Ico
Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian chest of drawers, with 3 greatly carved drawers hidden behind the two doors
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$2,850 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.98 in W 46.86 in D 21.26 in
Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Marbre
Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers with a marble top.
Fluted legs decorated with
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$5,083
H 32.68 in W 42.92 in D 19.3 in
Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little chest of drawers in walnut from the 18th century called commode tombeau. The rarest
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,938
H 33.86 in W 42.92 in D 23.23 in
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Pine Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Biedermeier chest of drawers hand-crafted in Denmark in the early 1800s using pine. The chest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Pine
$3,080
H 33.27 in W 36.42 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy in the early 1900s using
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$4,250
H 36.62 in W 50.6 in D 24.61 in
18th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers / Commode With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
fruitwood inlay. The commode features three inset drawers all with beautiful hand-made dovetail joints, and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,720
H 36.42 in W 48.82 in D 22.25 in
Peruvian Hand Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode, Two Available
Located in Wichita, KS
commode or chest, painted to emulate an Eastern European country chest, featuring hand-painted birds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 34 in W 51.25 in D 23.75 in
19th Century French Commode Bombe Chest of Drawers Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Marble Top Chest of Drawers. 19th century French Bombe Commode in the style of
Category
Antique 1840s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Walnut and Goat Skin Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1930
Located in Roma, Lazio
Sinuous shapes for this fine piece of furniture, all refinement and style, this chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,750
H 37.8 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Early 18th C. Spanish Gilded
Painted Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Located in London, GB
A heavily patinated gilded & painted chest of drawers from Castile and León region of Spain
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl
By Biedermeier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Biedermeier Walnut and Mother-of-Pearl Chest of Drawers crafted in walnut veneer with mother-of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Size- 24
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 White Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul M. 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 White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Size- 24"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
19th Century French Chest of Drawers Commode Directoire Walnut Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A large French chest of drawers
Louis XVI style, in walnut wood. The chest of drawers is of a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$4,631
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Antique
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 Bleached Oak Dutch Bombay Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Bombay chest hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the early 1800s using oak. The chest is rather
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$4,850
H 33.47 in W 44.89 in D 25.6 in
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered White
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 White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Mid. Hammered White
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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 Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand.
Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Mid. Hammered Antique
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
Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Marble
Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
$4,133
H 32.29 in W 40.56 in D 16.93 in
Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A fine George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers in well-figured Cuban mahogany. Of large scale
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$16,941
H 32.68 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
French Louis XV Style Green Chinoiserie Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
-drawer commode features a gently serpentine front with two full-width drawers framed by gilt-bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$11,300
H 34.38 in W 34.63 in D 17 in
English late 17th Century Blond Oak commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, NY
English chest of drawers, Charles II, late 17th century, made of blond oak and left un-stained
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Louis XV Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and rare 18th century walnut commode or chest of drawers that embodies the elegance and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique 19th French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
$6,888
H 33.08 in W 42.92 in D 19.3 in
Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Louis XVI chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, It has a small
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$4,275 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 21.26 in
Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This exquisite chest of drawers is a stunning example of Danish mid-century design, marked by its
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Romweber Furniture Co., Jim Peed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style carved pine dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Jim Peed
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Italian Hand Carved Genoese Baroque Style Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Genoese Baroque Style chest in olive ash wood inlaid with limewood, rosewood, and tulipwood
Category
1990s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Rosewood
Antique French Painted Pine Commode / Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH CHEST OF DRAWERS
Of fairly large proportions with three equally sized deep drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Pine, Paint
$1,143
H 42.13 in W 50.79 in D 27.17 in
Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers - so-called Commode Mazarine
France
Walnut, burl wood, etc.
First half of
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
$9,798
H 33.08 in W 45.28 in D 25.99 in
Italian Art Deco Blue Crystal Italian Commode, Chest of Drawers
By Vintage Italian Glass
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding chest of drawers made by hand with Italian blue glass plates. Exclusive geometric
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
$7,126 Sale Price
31% Off
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in
Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Five Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
commode’s five spacious drawers offer ample storage, each adorned with intricate brass drop pulls and
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$2,695
H 33.5 in W 40.5 in D 22.75 in
Queen Anne Chest of Drawers Oyster Laburnum Commode 17th C
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A stunning Chest of drawers from the late 17th Century.
17th Century
The chest having an
Category
Antique Early 1700s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Regencé Antique Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers ca. 1750
Located in Shippensburg, PA
fabulous French commode of the Regencé period, this substantial chest of drawers has been beautifully
Category
Antique 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
$6,888
H 32.68 in W 39.77 in D 16.15 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Oak Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique chest of drawers from the Louis Seize Period. This commode comes from France and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of mid-century French craftsmanship, this chest of drawers combines the warmth
Category
Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive Empire mahogany commode hand crafted in 19th century France; four drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,200
H 36.5 in W 48.25 in D 25.25 in
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th century German neoclassical chest of drawers or commode
Straight rectangular body
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,200
H 31.3 in W 32.49 in D 17.52 in
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble in very good
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
$6,175
H 33.86 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful miniature chest of drawers in the Chippendale Bombay styling. Terrific lines and
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Renaissance Florentine Style Three Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
By Florentine
Located in New York, NY
hinged metal drop form pulls. The chest has three pull out drawers, creating ample storage space.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$975
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 15 in
19th Century Italian Bird’s-Eye Maple Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning fine quality antique, circa 1860s/1870s Italian chest of drawers commode.
Hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
An Art Deco chest of drawers in birch wood, marquetry, with three drawers and handles in copper and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
$1,852 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 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 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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