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Colonial style chest of drawers model 555 by Bodafors, Sweden, 1890s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great chest of drawers, model No 555, produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1890s.
Made with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Straw, Beech
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Large Gray Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Stately Gustavian chest of four drawers with dentil molding carved along top and gentle fluted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Swedish Birchwood Chest of Drawers by AB Åsundens Möbelfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Swedish Art Deco chest made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Birchwood
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Axel Larsson Kidney Shaped Chest of Drawers Made by Bodafors, Sweden
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Goteborg, SE
Rare kidney shaped chest of drawers in Elm by the Swedish designer Axel Larsson for Svenska
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
$3,316 Sale Price
20% Off
A Swedish Grace-Period Chest of Drawers by Upsala Möblerings AB, 1937
By Upsala Möbleringsaktiebolag
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish chest of drawers by Upsala Möblerings with three small drawers on top and one large
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 5 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 4 drawer Gustavian style Chest of Drawers / Show Cabinet.
its been restored and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This primitive freestanding chest of drawers / box, handcrafted by a Swedish carpenter in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
an amazing quilted figuring to it.
This antique swedish biedermeier chest of drawers has lovely and
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,236 Sale Price
40% Off
Chest of Four Drawers in Pine by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Karis, Nyland
This Swedish mid-century chest of four drawers was produced by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted designs on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers with Grey Top, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully detailed Swedish chest of drawers in the Gustavian style, dating to circa 1880. This
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Chest of drawers from the
Triva
series designed for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers from the “Triva” series designed for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers circa 1960.
Stunning chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Walnut, Pine
Chest of drawers in solid pine, by Swed-Form Skillingaryd, Swedish brutalism
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers in solid pine, by Swed-Form Skillingaryd, Swedish brutalist 1970s. With two
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Chest of Drawers Attributed to Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1920s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Nice Art Deco drawer made in Sweden in the late 1920s. It’s attributed to famous designer and
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of drawers with untouched Original paint from Skelleftea
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian painted pine chest of three drawers with "Greek key" or meander design along top and pair
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Miniature Chest of Drawers with original paint Country
Located in Boden, SE
Original painted Scandinavian miniature chest of drawers from Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This solid birch and fir chest of drawers with mahogany veneer, is from a region of Sweden, famous
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Vintage Scandinavian Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant chest of drawers by Josef Frank, made from mahogany. Beveled edges around the drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode in gustavian
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$4,056 Sale Price
40% Off
Edmond Spence Chest of Drawers
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in San Francisco, CA
A four drawer chest in birch, known as the "Wave" chest.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Country Chest of drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Piteå, Norrbotten , Northern Sweden. The chest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Fine Swedish Chest with Drawers, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Fine Swedish chest with five drawers, beautiful carvings, richly carved. Original hardware, circa
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Inlaid Birch Chest of Drawers, Possibly Swedish
Located in San Francisco, CA
keyhole, over two long drawers fitted with wreath form brass pulls; raised on short tapering slanted legs
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$5,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Chest of Drawers Model 146 Designed by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers model 146 designed by Carl-Axel Acking for Svenska Möbelfabriken,
Sweden, 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Chest of drawers by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson
Söner, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
for Karl Andersson & Söner in Huskvarna, Sweden. Model 620 is an unusual and highly sought-after
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Genuine Swedish Red Tall Pine Folk Art Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country chest of drawers from Northern Sweden made around 1810 to 1820. The chest is pine with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Late 19th Century Faux Marble-Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century faux marble-top Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass hardware.
EUR
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Chest of Drawers in Sienna and Antique White, Ci
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers crafted circa 1890–1900, distinguished by its warm
Category
Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Original Brown Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers with tapered fluted feet are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A fine mahogany empire chest of drawers with canted fluted sides, tapered feet and marble top.
This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Yellow Bombay Chest of Three Drawers with Marble Top, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
small chest of three drawers.
While the painted finish is old, it is likely not original to this chest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Scandinavian Chest of Six Drawers Gustavian Swedish Karl Johan 1840 Pine
Located in London, GB
stripped pine chest in lovely antique condition with six lockable drawers and original key. Most likely
Category
Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
ANTiQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GREEN FLORAL TWO OVER THREE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Swedish circa 1880-1900 hand painted green floral chest of drawers in two over three formation
Please
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Antique 1880s Swedish Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rococo Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all raised on attractive
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$6,209 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Chests of Drawers, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish Gustavian-style painted chests of drawers, dating to the early 20th
Category
20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Thomasville Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original painted set of 2 Thomasville Faux Bamboo chest of drawers.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,895 / set
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers in Colonial Style with Rattan and Bamboo Decor
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers in colonial style. The chest is tall and narrow with five drawers
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Pine
Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style, Small Blue Painted Pine Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
Charming small chest of drawers in blue-painted pine, crafted in the Baroque style.
The piece
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,652 Sale Price
25% Off
Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching midnight black chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with milk
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,895 / set
Pair of Swedish Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Swedish Gustavian hand painted grey bed side chest. A pair of Swedish chests usually refers
Category
Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$10,800 / set
Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top, Circa 1890–1
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers dating to circa 1890–1900. Crafted in pine, this
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer chest of drawers. it was restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
. Comes with one key that operates both drawers which have the original working locks, Sweden, circa 1790
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A very genuine 19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umea Vasterbotten, Northen
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Pine
Alf Svensson oak double chest of drawers
By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson
Located in PARIS, FR
Sleek and authentic design of Scandinavian modernism: double oak chest of drawers by Alf Svensson
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Jugendstil Chest of Drawers, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
The solid top rests above three long drawers of equal depth. Clean lines subtley adorn the piece in
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Mahogany and Brass Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool mahogany chest of drawers by Josef Frank, with an amazing, playful silhouette. Elegant brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
A magnificent beautiful big Chest of Drawers "Chest on Chest."
Swedish early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Mid century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960.
Good quality piece of mid century
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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Chest Of Drawers Sweden For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chest of drawers Sweden you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, every chest of drawers Sweden was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chest of drawers Sweden, we have 1852 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest of drawers Sweden, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chest of drawers Sweden bearing Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chest of drawers Sweden over the years, but those crafted by Edmond J. Spence, Axel Larsson and Bodafors are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chest Of Drawers Sweden?
The average selling price for a chest of drawers Sweden at 1stDibs is $4,600, while they’re typically $504 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.
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 Sweden
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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