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18th Century Continental Commode With Marble Top
Located in Charlottesville, VA
, topped with an expressive veined marble surface. The case is detailed with gilt bronze hardware and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Venetian Painted Commode With Carved Detail
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Decorative two-drawer Venetian commode, featuring a soft blue painted finish with gilt accents and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode in the Manner of Riesener, circa 1890
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
apartment at Compiègne.
Examples of the second type, with trapezoidal panels, include a chest of drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Mid 19th Century French Empire Commode With Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
figured mahogany veneer, highlighted by gilt-bronze hardware and original claw feet. Its elegant gray
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Fine French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Bombe Commode Manner of François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style burr walnut, kingwood and satinwood floral marquetry and finely chased ormolu-mounted two-drawer bombé commode, in the manner of F...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$49,850 Sale Price
33% Off
18th Century French Commode with Exquisite Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
enhancing both its beauty and functionality.
What truly sets this commode apart is its exquisite gilt
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,120 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Kingwood Commode, Genoa
Located in London, GB
AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD AND ROSEWOOD COMMODES, GENOA, CIRCA 1775.
The gilt
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
$116,134
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut Figural Ormolu Commodes. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English neoclassical style three-drawer commodes with a carved molded edge top, mahogany string inlays, figural ormolu filigree mounts with the original floral and ribbon pul...
Category
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Mid 19th Century French side cabinet with exceptional flower painting
Located in Tetbury, GB
central drawers with original inchased brass handles flanked by a pair of cupboards with arched panels of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Napoleon III Figural Ormolu and Porcelain Mounted Side-Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
celeste oval porcelain plaque of a ribbon-tied floral basket within a border of parcel gilt blossoming
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$67,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis Phillipe Commode in Burled Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Essex, MA
bring out the beautiful grain of the burled walnut. The piece has three drawers, a delicate strip of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th C. French Louis XV Commode Lyonnaise in Carved Cherry with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
condition commensurate with age and use, this antique chest of drawers would bring timeless French elegance
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode Lyonnaise with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
in Lyon, France circa 1760, the large fruitwood chest stands on graceful cabriole legs over a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Grey Marble Top, French, Circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
flower-head border. Below are two drawers with gilt-bronze handles. The corners of the commode are
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Russian Commode With Pale Green Marble Top
Located in Kent, Dover
A Russian commode in flame mahogany with gilt brass detailing and handles. In the Neo-Classical
Category
Antique 1880s Russian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Early 20th C. French Louis XV Marquetry Commode with Rouge Royale Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
. The drawers are fitted with original gilt-bronze rococo handles and a single key operating both locks
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century French Kidney-Shaped Walnut Commode with Breche d’Alep Top
Located in Dallas, TX
centered with a finely cast bronze mount. The bow-front façade features two drawers adorned with delicate
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th C. French Marquetry Commode with Marble Top Signed André-Louis Gilbert
By Andre Gilbert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers, each centered by original gilt bronze escutcheons and drawer pulls, crisply cast and finely
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Commode with "Breche d’Alep" Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Crafted in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry Commode with Siena Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finely cast gilt-bronze ormolu. The serpentine front features two drawers with decorative escutcheons and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Period Marquetry Commode with Marble Top
Located in Pembroke, MA
An unusual and very high quality Louis XV period commode with two drawers and elegant cabriole legs
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Amboyna
Louis XVI Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode with Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
three drawers above a shaped apron and tall angular splayed legs, inlaid with panels of flower sprays
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
French Regency style bombe commode with white marble, ormolu mounted
Located in Houston, TX
marble has been professionally re touched and is not visible. The drawers
Slide easily and the overall
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Burled Walnut Commode with silver accents, exceptional quality
Located in Houston, TX
Very fine Italian commode made in Italy of burl walnut silver
Gilt carved detail enhances this
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$8,400 Sale Price
32% Off
French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
, gilt Corinthian capitals and bronze hardware. This exquisite French Empire style fruitwood commode
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Transition Style Petite Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
features two drawers magnificently inlaid with a diamond motif across their fronts. The sides are also
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Iconic Black
Gold Espana Dresser in the Style of Dorothy Draper
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Espana chest of drawers in the style of Dorothy Draper having black lacquered finish and gilt
Category
Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Kingwood Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
2 front doors and a brown marble top with gilt bronze trim feet and escutcheons (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$35,000 / set
Pair of Antique Mirrored Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made-to-order, custom pair of antique mirrored nightstands with silver gilt trim.
Currently out
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
$14,600 / set
Vintage Mid-Century Teak Writing Bureau Secretaire With Fitted Compartment by G
Located in Elkton, MD
angled fall flap that opens to reveal a gilt-tooled leather writing surface, along with fitted
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
18th Century Burl Walnut Four Drawer Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
drawers with original pulls and key plates. Chest is raised on a carved, shaped plinth that flows
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Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rare Russian Gilded Marble Top Mahogany Paw Foot Commode with Brass Inlay
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
elegance and durability.
Four drawers provide generous storage, each fitted with original round brass
Category
Antique 1870s Russian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Victorian Antique English Rosewood Pier Cabinet with Glazed Front Circa 1800
s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stunning Antique English Rosewood Glazed Pier Cabinet with Lattice Gilt Metal, Ebonsied Finish
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Commode with Galbé Facade
Bronze Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
, French farmhouse interior, Louis XV style chest of drawers, European antiques.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Ormolu
Lacquered Bombé Commode with Onyx Marble Top
By Bernard II van Risamburgh
Located in London, GB
with Rococo gilt bronze mounts, supported on elegant scrolled sabot feet, with acanthus espagnolettes
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Napoleon III Style French Dressing Table With Mirror And Faux Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
by an elegant gilt bronze band elegantly decorated; it is hinged so that it can rise perpendicularly
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Country Walnut Commode with Bronze Hardware
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
spacious drawers, each adorned with ornate gilt-bronze hardware and escutcheons in scrolling rococo motifs
Category
Antique 1790s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style commode from circa 1950 with rosewood marquetry décor, four drawers, red
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Chinoiserie Maison Jansen Attributed French Directoire Commodes
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
commode features three spacious drawers adorned with delicate chinoiserie paint decoration, depicting
Category
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Mahogany Commodes with Chinese Lacquer Panels, Circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Petites Commodes Incorporating
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair Venetian Style Painted with Travertine top Night stands by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
with the painted and gilt surfaces. Perfect for use as bedside tables or side chests in a living room
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine
$2,316 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Commode with Marble Top
By Decour
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) transitional style gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood marble top
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Boulle Tortoiseshell Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
impressive premier-partie and contre-partie brass and tortoiseshell inlays.
With finely cast gilt bronze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hand Painted Commodes, 18th Century Italian (Venetian)
Located in El Monte, CA
scenes are showcased in elegant scrolled cartouches on the front and sides that are framed by gilt
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine decorated commodes
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Fantastic pair of C18th Portuguese serpentine commodes with the original cream decoration and gilt
Category
Antique 1760s Portuguese Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$17,269 Sale Price
36% Off
1750 Venezia Italy Wooden Green Lacquered Commode with Fantasy Birds and Flowers
Located in Brescia, IT
birds on a green background. The top is lacquered to imitate the marble. The two drawers have fine and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Mid 20th Century Leather Covered Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
elegant pair of large-scale chests of drawers are covered in leather with tooled gilt diamond pattern
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$6,480 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Transitional Style Commode with Marble Top
By Maison Krieger
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (circa 1880) transitional style gilt bronze mounted kingwood & satinwood 3
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1950
s Commode in the style of André Arbus or Maurice Rothchield
By André Arbus
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940-1950 black commode in the style of André Arbus, with nine drawers. Gilt brass edges and sun
Category
Vintage 1950s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Serpentine Commodes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of early 20th century walnut serpentine commodes, each of with two short drawers
Category
Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a useful Louis XV style mixed-wood two-drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and variegated
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Transitional Style Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Pair of Transitional Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commodes, by Paul Sormani, After
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Italian Empire Perspective Marquetry Commode, Circle of Giuseppe Maffezzoli
By Giovanni Battista Maffezzoli
Located in Troy, NY
classical temple, above four drawers, the fronts forming an architectural, perspective scene showing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Continental German Louis XV style (18th Century) Inlaid Bombe Shaped Commode
Located in Queens, NY
) commode with marquetry inlay depicting a hunting scene, with 3 drawers and ornamented gilt bronze handles
Category
Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maitland Smith Black Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Large Commodes
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, pagodas, figures, birds, and floral details, all executed in striking gilt and polychrome tones that bring
Category
1990s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$5,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Rococo Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
Painted Rococo chest of drawers from the 1760s with a wooden top. The chest features gilded Rococo
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$15,000
Pair of Louis XV-Style bronze dore mounted cabinets
Located in Houston, TX
are gracefully curved and the gilt bronze mounts are
Finely cast and gilded.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$11,500 / set
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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 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 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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Serpentine Glass Front Corner Cabinet
Henredon Viennese
Italian Painted Chinoiserie Commode
Boston Chest
Eglomise Chest
French Antique Chiffoniere
Marble Chunk
Malachite Chest
Bernard Molitor
Loyd Paxton
Meuble Boulle
19c Commode
Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest
Enola Gay
Florentine Dresser
Jp Ehalt
Commode Lacroix
Reed And Barton Christmas Ornaments