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Baker Furniture Campaign Style Three Drawer Chest for Restoration
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Baker Furniture campaign style three drawer chest with brass trim around the top and vertically
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Vintage Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Gilded Calligraphy and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
drawer and brass hardware. Created in China during the midcentury period, this wedding chest showcases a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Burl Veneer 5-Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"American Art Deco wooden chest with beveled top, five pullout drawers (each front inlaid with four
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency style rosewood tops bachelor chests by Kittinger. Pair of super high
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900
Located in Kvidinge, SE
drawer
This Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900 adds a touch of classical
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,664 Sale Price
30% Off
Fine Antique American Mahogany Bow Front 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique American bow front chest with four graduated drawer with oval brass drop pull handles and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Georgian Mahogany Three-Drawer Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Baker Mid-Century Bleached Four Drawer Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful pair of Baker Company mid-century modern bleached mahogany four drawer chests with brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest
By Kittinger
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Chippendale Four-Drawer Cherry Silver Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Chippendale Four-Drawer Cherry Silverware / Flatware Chest.
Loose drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Two-Drawer Bachelor
s Chest, circa 1765
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1765 George III period bachelor's chest of rare 'hat chest' or 'bonnet chest
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Three Drawer Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three drawer chest with brass pulls on a four legged base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chippendale 4-Drawer Mahogany Bedside Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Chippendale 4-drawer mahogany bedside commode chest of drawers in great condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Vintage Modern Walnut Ten-Drawer Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning modern ten-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1980. Evidently from a limited
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
French Two-Drawer Chest with Marble Top and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved scallop at front center. Brass hardware and trimming outfit the recessed panel drawer fronts. This
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
English Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest With Flip Top for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
English mahogany chest with four graduated drawers. The top drawer flanked by two pull outs that
Category
20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid brass hardware mark
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Chippendale Style Cherry Four Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Chippendale Style Cherry Four Drawer Bedside Chest / Nightstand.
Measures 25" w
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Drawer Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Drawer Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
French Directoire Style 4-drawer Chest - Commode in solid oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is part of the DIRECTOIRE collection, based on the world-renowned DIRECTOIRE
Category
2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English Georgian period mahogany commode, late 18th/ early 19th c. The chest of drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Antique Mid-19th Century Three-Drawer Glazed Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH GLAZED THREE-DRAWER CHEST
Circa mid-19th century
Item # 403YEN18P-1
A lovely English chest
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Restored Three-Drawer Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
rare chests available.
An elegant and rare three-drawer Art Deco commode (series number 1110) by
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Black Painted Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass
Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 5-Drawer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Lustrosa" 5 drawer chest featuring a white finished wood cabinet containing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Steamer Trunk Style Two Drawer Chest by Archive Home for Century
By Century Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice steamer trunk style two drawer chest by Archive Home for Century Furniture, circa 2020s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass
black drawer commode Victoria
s Secret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Perspex, brass and hyalite glass drawer commode by Victoria's Secret, USA, 2000s
in the Italian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Hollywood Regency Commodes ...
Materials
Copper
Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Reeded Motifs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with creamy painted finish
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Restored Eight Drawer Chest by Renzo Rutili, circa 1965
By Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
downright fabulous than any produced during his era. This Johnson Furniture Company chest is a mesmerizing
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Seven Drawer Chest by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company
By Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful seven-drawer chest designed by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture. In excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Seymour School Federal Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Birdseye Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Seymour School Federal mahogany four drawer chest of drawers with turret reeded
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Solid Oak 5-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury very solid oak 5-drawer bedside chest of drawers / nightstand in great condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
The whole of fine
Category
Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Sheraton Cherry and Curly Maple Four Drawer Bow Front Chest, 1815
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Sheraton four drawer bow front chest with curly maple front and American cherry case. The
Category
Antique 1810s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut commodes / chests with three drawers and round brass drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
in the front, sitting above three drawers of graduating size. Each drawer is fitted with brass
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut 3 Drawer Chest, Pair
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California midcentury walnut 3 drawer chest - pair
Each chest
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Six-Drawer Cartonnier Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vert Maurin marble Cartonnier chest. The six drawer chest is raised by elegant square tapered legs with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
English Oak Early 19th Century Six-Drawer Chest with Geometric Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
brass ring pulls and all but the top ones have a central oval escutcheon. This English chest, circa 1800
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Directoire Style 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Cherry Wood - Commodinette
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4-drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
Category
2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Dutch Rococo Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers with Secret Drawer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Dutch Rococo commode or chest of drawers with undulating form and secret top drawer! Chest
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 1810s Georgian Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest with Macassar Ebony
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period geometric front four-drawer chest from the early 19th century, made of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Walnut and Goatskin Italian Style Commodes and Chests of Drawer, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
parchment leather to walnut to brass. Its shape is rectangular and very squared. Chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Refinished Chippendale 9-Drawer Light Wild Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare midcentury 9-drawer Chippendale chest of drawers in solid wild cherry with dovetail
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Directoire Style Handcrafted Customizable 4-Drawer Chest in Solid Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
Category
2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Oak Georgian Period Geometric Front Five-Drawer Chest, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak Georgian period geometric front five-drawer chest from the early 19th century, with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" High Chest Dresser Console
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Thomasville Fine Shallow Low Profile 5 Drawer 34" Campaign High Chest Dresser Console MINT
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Walnut and Goatskin Italian Style Commodes and Chests of Drawer, 1950
Located in Roma, Lazio
parchment leather to walnut to brass. Its shape is rectangular and very squared. Chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Five Drawer Leather Top Bow Front Chest with Brushing Slide
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
over three drawer configuration, brushing slide, gilt star and Greek key accents, brass lions head ring
Category
20th Century Philippine Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Large Three Drawer Hepplewhite with Inlay Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large mahogany 3 drawer chest with detailed inlay marquetry. In excellent antique
Category
Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
showcasing ornate carved drawer fronts, cabriole legs, and original brass hardware. This elegant two-drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical French 2-Drawer Raised Commode w/Original Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
drawer fronts are fitted with their original brass hardware, consisting of a pair of rectangular pulls
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of drawer chest brass on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every piece of drawer chest brass was constructed with great care. Find 671 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of drawer chest brass now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of drawer chest brass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of drawer chest brass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of drawer chest brass over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Baker Furniture Company and Sarreid Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Drawer Chest Brass?
Prices for a piece of drawer chest brass start at $350 and top out at $39,445 with the average selling for $4,208.
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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 Drawer Chest Brass
- 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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