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Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860/1870 antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$3,810 Sale Price
43% Off
H 32.68 in W 36.62 in D 21.66 in
Early 1900
s Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany commode chest of drawers in
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,995
H 35.25 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Chippendale Style Orange Tooled Leather Commode Chest of Drawers, Desk
Located in Miami, FL
Very rare leather wrapped vintage bachelor chest in the Chippendale Style. This fine piece features
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,992 Sale Price
20% Off
H 67.72 in W 41.34 in D 17.13 in
French Louis Philippe Commode Chest of Drawers, Marble Top 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers 19th mid-century
Wood plane and white marble top
Four drawers
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$2,829 Sale Price
30% Off
H 38.59 in W 46.46 in D 21.26 in
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$4,299 Sale Price
36% Off
H 33.86 in W 33.67 in D 20.48 in
French Empire Commode / Chest of Drawers, Walnut
Bronze Mounts, 19th century
By Bernard Molitor
Located in Odense, DK
A grand yet grounded piece, this antique Empire commode dates back to the early 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$4,400
H 31.11 in W 50.79 in D 23.63 in
Antique Commodes, Chest of Drawers Walnut Inlaid Briar, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique commodes in walnut, chest of drawers inlaid with various woods and briar, with 4 large
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,613 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 51.19 in D 22.05 in
French Louis XV Style Oak Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1940
Oak and wrought ironvegetal and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$1,215 Sale Price
31% Off
H 32.68 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in
Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A walnut veneer and burr walnut chest of drawers
Italy, Circa 1940-1950
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Writing Commode, Austria, ca. 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable 19th century nutwood chest of drawers/ writing commode from the early Biedermeier era in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
$10,900
H 37.4 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
Jugendstil chest of drawers by Jacob
Josef Kohn
By Jacob
Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil chest of drawers by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Professionally stained and repolished.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
French Louis XV Style Iroko Commode Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1950
Iroko wood
Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$1,236 Sale Price
35% Off
H 32.29 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
French Louis XVI Style Black Wood Commode Chest of Drawers circa 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style.
Wood and brass.
This chest of drawers has
Category
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,087
H 32.49 in W 40.56 in D 18.51 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
$3,200
H 35 in W 44.5 in D 23.75 in
Light chest of drawers
Located in Paris, FR
lluminated chest of drawers - Italy, 1970s
Illuminated chest of drawers with a wooden frame and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Suede, Lacquer
Crocodile and Amethyst Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers crocodile and amethyst with structure
in solid beechwood and covered with real
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
Vintage Boho Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning vintage boho chest of drawers showcasing exquisite inlay craftsmanship with intricate
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$4,980
H 36.5 in W 43.5 in D 18 in
Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
commode, circa 1880 in date.
The serpentine top with a moulded edge over three long drawers and a
Category
Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
$5,102
H 33.86 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
18th Century Commode Sauteuse, Chest of Drawers, Transition - Louis XV - XVI
Located in Greven, DE
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The chest of drawers offered here is dated to the Transitional period, i.e. the transitional phase
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Antique 1770s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
$10,104
H 33.86 in W 44.89 in D 23.63 in
Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Found in the South of France, this exquisite burled walnut commode from the early 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$5,200
H 34.5 in W 47.5 in D 24 in
Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in London, England
Mid-Century Swedish three drawer chest of drawers in Elm and burr Elm. Original handles. Re
Category
Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Roma, IT
A refined Biedermeier chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, exemplifying the elegant
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Metal
Crossbow Commode / Chest of Drawers in Walnut 18 ° Century Louis XV
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Magnificent crossbow chest of drawers in walnut from the 18th century - Bourgogne (Lyon) Louis XV
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$7,489
H 33.86 in W 52.76 in D 24.81 in
18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Walnut Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was considered a luxury
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$6,900
H 37.5 in W 49 in D 23.5 in
Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome rustic antique Italian walnut chest of drawers commode. circa 1780
Hand-made in Italy
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,500
H 32 in W 47.75 in D 22.75 in
Swedish 18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers or Commode with Original Hardware
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish 1700s baroque chest of drawers or commode in painted pine. The chest has two large and two
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$5,468
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 23.82 in
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara 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
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
$7,108
H 33.86 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers in walnut, from central Italy, 1600s, measuring cm L 163 x H 102 x D 64
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$4,564 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.16 in W 64.18 in D 25.2 in
1920s Chest of Drawers
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic open chest of drawers from the 1920s. High-quality walnut veneer corpus with four drawers
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Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful Italian 18th Century Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers Original Cond
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Large 18th Ct. Walnut Italian Chest of Drawers. Wonderful original condition. Walnut with nicely
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,850
H 48.5 in W 58 in D 25.5 in
Italian Louis XV Style Rosewood Marble Top Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Italian Louis XV Style Rosewood Marble Top Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 53" Wide
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$2,250
H 35 in W 53 in D 21 in
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers or Commode
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage chest of drawers crafted in polished coconut shells over a modern stylized
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Bronze
Buffa Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Paolo Buffa, this chest of drawers is characterised by its modern yet traditional allure.
Handcrafted
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2010s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Widdicomb Chest of Drawers or Commode with Gold Gilding
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic chest of drawers by Widdicomb circa 1960's. It features distressed mahogany with gold
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,800
H 28 in W 30 in D 18 in
Allia Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Allia with all structure in wood. Chest covered
with high quality beige grained
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood, Wenge
French Louis XV Carved Oak Provincial Country Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant, one-of-a-kind French country commode or chest of drawers, with a highly carved serpentine
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$3,800
H 35.5 in W 47.5 in D 22 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE CHINOISERIE HAND PAiNTED COMMODE CHEST OF DRAWERS MARBLED TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
provide you with the exact price
A very good looking and decorative chest of drawers, its hand painted
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Antique 19th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$4,299 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.26 in W 50.4 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely Swedish painted chest of drawers in oak with dental molding along ridge of top and half
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$6,850
H 40 in W 46 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Italian Louis XVI Style Birdseye Maple Commode Chest of Drawers Console
Located in Dayton, OH
bale pulls. The chest showcases four drawers made from pine with foliate lining. Marked Made in Italy
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
H 35 in W 52 in D 21.5 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier / Empire birch chest of drawers, circa 1830. With a rectangular birch top with a
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Antique 1830s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Paint
Blue
White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A vivid Italian Chest Of Drawers, hand painted in the traditional Florentine style featuring an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,000
H 34.26 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Provincial crème painted chest of drawers commode with beautifully aged original
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$14,995
H 35 in W 50.5 in D 25 in
Chest of Drawers in Limed Oak
By Dunleavy Bespoke
Located in Caragh, IE
"Thaw" from our Esker collection, low chest of drawers in limed oak.
The surface is decoratively
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2010s Irish Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode Sauteuse Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique commode sauteuse was crafted in southern France, circa 1780. Built of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$2,200
H 32.5 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
Luxurious Nancy Corzine Solid Mahogany French Style Chest of Drawers Commode
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A superbly made solid mahogany commode in the French style having 4 roomy drawers, antiqued brass
Category
1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,400
H 34 in W 54 in D 24 in
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical marble top mahogany and brass mounts chest of drawers
Sweden, Circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pietro Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Pietro with frame structure in metal
in burnished and antiqued brass finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Poitou region of France, circa 1800. Built
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$3,900
H 33 in W 49 in D 25 in
Georgian Bow Chested Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fronted chest. All drawers run well. They have dust panels which prevents dust from running into the
Category
Antique 17th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Tarius Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Tarius with wooden structure with solid walnut
veneer in matte finish. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French-style bombé commode (chest of drawers) in the Louis XV style
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
This is a French-style bombé commode (chest of drawers) in the Louis XV revival style The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$2,199
H 36.23 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in
Haberdashery Chest of Drawers
Located in Cirencester, GB
A super example of an English late 19th Century fruitwood chest of drawers which features an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in cherry. The entire case is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble
$5,500
H 39 in W 42 in D 19 in
19th Century French Louis Phillipe Walnut Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century Louis Philippe commode or chest of drawers from France in walnut The entire case is
Category
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
$4,950
H 39.5 in W 51.5 in D 24 in
Low Chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
This Danish mid-century low chest of drawers is a refined piece of furniture that showcases the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Aroa Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Aroa with solid wood structure, in black
ash finish. With 5 drawers on easy glide
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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 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, 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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