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Italian Renaissance Florentine Style Three Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
By Florentine
Located in New York, NY
. The chest features a shapely Bombay sided case with incised and gilt surfaces, cabriole legs, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Spain, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Empire mahogany-veneered chest of drawers raised on an exceptionally crafted base supported
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Jules Leleu
Located in Astoria, NY
French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers, dating to the 1930s and sourced in Provence, France. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baroque Style Venetian Lacquered Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Italian commode or chest of drawers featuring dramatic baroque style giltwood carved
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Venetian Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Venetian Louis XV style painted and gilt decorated chest of drawers, circa 1950. The top with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
drawers of small proportions, with gilt bronze ormolu mounts cast as male and female herms, and handles
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$13,691 / item
Empire Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, France Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
lower drawers consist of round knobs and escutcheons, which are also made of fire-gilt bronze. The chest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fine Vintage Neoclassical Marble Top Chest Of Drawers By Karges
By Karges Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top with a carved guilloche frieze over two long drawers with carved panels with high relief
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Stone, Brass
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, South German 1820, walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
If you’re looking for a stunning antique Biedermeier chest of drawers, this piece from Southern
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Burled Walnut Chest of Drawers, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous chest of drawers dates to the late-18th century and was crafted in the Queen Anne
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers, Marble Top
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid chest of drawers with marble top
This refined
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Bronze
$32,041 Sale Price
25% Off
Royal French Chest of Drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French chest of drawers, Napoleon III, circa 1870, Paris.
Tulip veneer with cube marquetry
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Chest of Drawers. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
French mahogany marble top chest with graduated book matched drawers, original gilt floral ormolu
Category
Antique 1810s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Transitional Banded Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French antique, circa 1900, Transitional Louis XV - XVI style marble-top chest of drawers
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Elegant Red Japanned Anglo-Dutch Bombe Chest of 4 Drawers with Serpentine Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very pretty Anglo-Dutch later red japanned bombe form compact 18th century four drawer chest with
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Antique Early 18th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760)
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, France (1750–1760)
This fine Louis XV chest of drawers
Category
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Beautiful High Chest of Drawers / Chiffoniere, Louis XVI/Transition
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century beautiful high chest of drawers / Chiffoniere in Louis XVI / transition.
Solid oak
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique fine Louis XV chest of drawers, circa 1880, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique fine Louis XV chest of drawers, circa 1880, Napoleon III
Solid wood inlaid with oak and
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$2,610 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Zinc Silver Purple
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Sarzana, SP
Amatemi Bello, Amatemi Grande, Amatemi Diverso.
Chest of drawers
This Chest of drawers derives
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Zinc, Bronze
19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV-Transition Chest of Drawers, 1770-80
Located in Leimen, DE
French Louis XV-Transition Chest of Drawers, circa 1770–1780
Elegant French Louis XV-Transition
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th C. French Louis-Philippe Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Grey Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
, rectilinear lines characteristic of the era. The chest is built of richly figured mahogany, displaying a warm
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
This exceptional 18th century French Louis XV bombe chest of drawers, dating from circa 1750–1760
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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Émile Gallé "Chardons des Sables" Chest of Drawers
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
This "Chardons des Sables," or "Sand Thistle," multi-wood chest of drawers, by Émile Gallé, is a
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
interiors.
The commode features three convex lower drawers framed by ebonized columns with gilded details
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Antique French Empire Mahogany Marble Top Ormolu Commode Chest of Drawers 1810
Located in Portland, OR
variegated veined marble. The commode with four drawers, the top drawer with a large impressive gilt bronze
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Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to offer you this exceptional early Biedermeier walnut chest of four drawers, an
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Italian 20th Century Painted
Gilt Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
blue paint finish and gold gilt trim. The faux marble top sits above a chest of seven drawers of
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20th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Venetian lacquered and gilded chest of drawers, richly carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Venetian chest of drawers, richly hand-lacquered and with golden friezes, richly sculpted
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar
$22,785 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish Regency / Mallorquín Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Floral Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
various European sources, the most obvious being the French Empire and Restoration styles, the gilt
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
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We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Bombe Commode Chest Drawers Inlay 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
gilt metal mounts
Circa 1880
Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques market
The
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Antique 1880s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
Rare 18th century Maltese Olive wood chest of drawers
Located in Malton, GB
This is probably my favourite chest of drawers I have had the pleasure to own. Dating to the 18th
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
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
$2,743 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Style Venetian Serpentine Commode/ Chest Of Drawers, IT ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Eyecatching 18th century style gilt Venetian serpentine commode/ chest of drawers from the era
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, c.1765
Located in London, GB
A George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, c.1765
A very fine George III chest of drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Chest of drawers, or sideboard, in rosewood. Italian work, 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers, or sideboard, in rosewood, with a glass top, opening with five drawers in the
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
French Provincial Walnut Serpentine Foliage
Shell Carved Chest of Drawers 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial Walnut serpentine chest of drawers with a molded edge top, decorative carved
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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
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
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
English Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Large Chest of Drawers, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
George III period large scale mahogany chest of drawers in the style of Thomas Chippendale, the single
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Charles Cressent
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Louis XV bombe marble-top chest of drawers commode from the 19th century, styled
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant old chest of drawers from the 20th century, Louis XV, Paris
Very well made chest of
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1790
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1790
A refined Gustavian chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Console mirror and chest of drawers, walnut wood veneered, gilded bronze, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient console complete with mirror and chest of drawers, built in precious veneered walnut wood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$2,848 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings
France (Paris)
Rosewood
Louis XV around 1730
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Antique 1720s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV - XVI Transition Chest of Drawers, France 1770-80
Located in Belmont, MA
An exceptional French Louis XV-XVI Transition dresser featuring a total of five drawers. The upper
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XVI or Louis Philippe style dresser or chest of drawers
By
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Atlanta, GA
1950s. This chest has recently been completely restored in black lacquer and gold leafed or gilt trim
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian 18th Century Hand Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers Marchigiano
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italy region of Marche Italy, circa 1750.
Italian commode with two drawers faux marble top, light blue
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
$8,640 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique Continental Transition Style Parquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An exquisite French antique chest showcasing a breakfront design, featuring its original Marquina
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Antique 1760s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Venetian Style Painted Palm Beach Regency John Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in Vero Beach, FL
chest of drawers is ornately designed and hand painted in a typical Venetian color scheme with gilt
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Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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Chest Of Drawers With Gilt For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest of drawers with gilt for your home. Each chest of drawers with gilt for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. There are 102 variations of the antique or vintage chest of drawers with gilt you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest of drawers with gilt, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest of drawers with gilt, those designed in Louis XV, Empire and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made chest of drawers with gilt has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Dorthy Draper and Frederick P. Victoria
Son, Inc. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chest Of Drawers With Gilt?
Prices for a chest of drawers with gilt start at $1,100 and top out at $234,137 with the average selling for $5,043.
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 With Gilt
- 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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Meuble Boulle
19c Commode
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest
Enola Gay
Florentine Dresser
Jp Ehalt
Commode Lacroix
Reed And Barton Christmas Ornaments