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Krieger, Stamped Mahogany Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
By Maison Krieger
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful mahogany chest of drawers with 2 drawers, with rich gilded bronze ornamentation: pearl
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Jugend Stil Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
This deeply stained mahogany chest of drawers exhibits the style of the the turn of that century
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A mid-18th century Baroque chest of drawers from the Aachen region in Germany. Solid oak wood
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Miniature Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
a full-size chest, featuring three drawers, one of which is lockable. The piece was likely created
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Important Antique Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An important and rare American Historical Block Front Chest. In mahogany with pine drawers
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

Old Chinese Chest in Wood with Decorations and Bronze Lock, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Old Chinese chest in wood with hinges. Decorative plates and bronze lock, 20th century. Very good
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Trompe-l œil Marquetry, Germany, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers from aristocratic property with trompe-l'œil marquetry Southwest Germany
Category

Antique 1770s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
Condition. It has the original lock and key that work. The Structure of the piece is sound and all drawers
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry, by Johann Adam Sauer, circa 1785
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with marquetry Fulda Walnut, maple and others circa 1785 Dimensions: H x
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
removable tray insert. The chest of drawers has been restored and polished by hand. Each drawer is lockable
Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Tall Satinwoodl Pedestal Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Decoration.  A stunning quality late 19th century victorian satinwood chest of drawers which is very similar
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
chest boasts a lovely rich plum mahogany colour and features seven mahogany-lined drawers with original
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, commissioned the first chest of this type, i.e. a tall bank of drawers secured
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Carved Ash Dutch Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A glorious deeply carved chest of drawers from the Netherlands, late 18th century of Ash and Oak
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Japanese Wabi-Sabi Meiji Period Tansu Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusually deep & heavy Meiji period tansu chest constructed from patinated stained elm timber
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Inlaid chest of drawers with a marble top in the Louis XV style, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An inlaid chest of drawers with a marble top in the Louis XV style, comes from France at the turn
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

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
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1830
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding 19th century Biedermeier chest of drawers from the early period around 1830 in Austria
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Curved Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Chest of drawers "en arbalète" in Louis XV style. Circa 1st half of the 19th century. Made of solid
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Trio D L Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
. Complementary with Trio Nightstand, this wonderful chest of drawers is an iconic piece for your bedroom. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Trio D S Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
. Complementary with Trio Nightstand, this wonderful chest of drawers is an iconic piece for your bedroom. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A classicistic Louis XVI chest of drawers from around 1800. Solid oak wood with later paint. Half
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Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Poplar

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine reverse-serpentine (also known as "Oxbow") chest of drawers from the Chippendale period
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Small Louis XVI–Style Walnut Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This small Louis XVI–style walnut chest features two front-opening drawers, the upper fitted with a
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Tall Pair of Antique Nightstands, English, Chest of Drawers, Bedside, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique nightstands. An English, mahogany bank of drawers or bedside pedestals
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

Late 19th Century Cuban Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
drawers, locking brass hardware, fine dovetail joinery, raised on plinth base. The dresser has been
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century French Style Miniature Chest of Drawers for Jewelry
Located in Augusta, GA
Mid century miniature chest of drawers French provincial style Accented with gold leaf and
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
18th century, Italian neoclassical inlaid wood chest of drawers This refined neoclassical chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Nutwood

19th Century French Commode Bombe Chest of Drawers Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Marble Top Chest of Drawers. 19th century French Bombe Commode in the style of
Category

Antique 1840s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique English Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers Campaign Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers Campaign Carved Oak. Direct from England, a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Large White Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
function of this striking large chest of drawers. No lock nor key. Please refer to professional photos for
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Circa 1880s English Miniature or Child s Wellington Chest of Drawers
By Wellington
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Miniature or Child's Wellington Chest of Drawers, circa 1880s, English. Scotts pine. Original side
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Hickory Chair Georgian Solid Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Drawers lock, and key is included. Measures: 37.5"W x
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Walnut Carlo X Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-crafted in central Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and decorated with
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Antique Early 19th Century Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Fruitwood

Swedish Karl Johan Mahogany "Wellington" Chest of Drawers, circa 1840s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Karl Johan well figured mahogany "Wellington" from chest of drawers, circa 1840s, the
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Antique 1840s Swedish Karl Johan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlay Demi Lune Chest of Drawers
By Ravelli
Located in IT
escutcheons are in chiseled and gilded bronze. All locks are original. This refined chest of drawers is highly
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble

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

Vintage Decorative Chest of Drawers, English, Drawing Room, Georgian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative chest of drawers. An English, mahogany and walnut drawing room storage
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Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

19th Century Nutwood Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Commode, Austria, ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
restored chest/ commode offers four large, lockable drawers which provide a lot of storage room. The fine
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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

18th Century Baroque/ Classical Chest Of Drawers, Nutwood, Austria ca. 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Precious late Austrian baroque or classical chest of drawers from the late 18th century. This
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman’s tallboy. An English, mahogany chest of drawers, dating to the
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Antique 1790s British Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Marquetry Chest Of Drawers, Transitional Style, France ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
One of a kind 19th century French marquetry chest of drawers from the period around 1870. Providing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, Marquetry, Marble
Located in Greven, DE
Chest of drawers with marquetry in Louis XVI style France Marble, exotic woods End of 19th century
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

1700 s English George II Walnut Chest of Drawers (2 pc.)
Located in Louisville, KY
of it's creation. On the surface, this chest of drawers tells the story of its age not only by the
Category

Antique 17th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers, Cherry, Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Small 19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers Southern Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1820
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful compact Biedermeier chest of drawers, South German around 1840, birch Solid birch body
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Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Dresser Tall Chest of Six Drawers 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique English Georgian tall mahogany dresser, chest of drawers, circa 1790. This handsome
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers This chest of drawers was made
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Banker s Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Maple Co, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique banker's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy in Aesthetic Period taste by
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Style of Alvar Aalto, Dark Stainded Birch, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A minimalist chest of drawers in the style of Alvar Aalto, crafted from solid Finnish birch with a
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

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Chest Of Drawers With Lock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chest of drawers with lock available at 1stDibs. A chest of drawers with lock — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chest of drawers with lock, we have 856 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chest of drawers with lock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each chest of drawers with lock bearing mid-century modern, Victorian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one chest of drawers with lock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Collinson Lock, Baker Furniture Company and Edward William Godwin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers With Lock?

Prices for a chest of drawers with lock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $487,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,999.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chest Of Drawers With Lock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    The 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, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    What 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    Dressers 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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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