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Pair of Mid-Century White Oak Morgan Style Five Drawer Tall Chests
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-century white oak Morgan chests with five drawers mounted with scroll design brass
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Venetian Foliage Painted Four Drawer Commode / Chest with Tapered Legs, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted four drawer commode / chest with original brass knobs, and
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scandinavian winters. With its graceful lines and subtle décor, this Swedish Rococo style two-drawer chest
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Six Drawer Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century (1950s) walnut six-drawer chest of drawers with rattan-wrapped dowel drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern decorative olive lacquer brass drop pulls small three drawer dresser bachelor
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Bleached Oak Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
three-drawer chest from the 19th century will make for a wonderful addition to any home, whether placed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style Swedish Light Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style light grey painted chest from the 20th century with three drawers, floral
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Chippendale Maple Tray Top Tall Chest with Divided Top Drawer, 1770-80
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale maple tray top tall chest with divided top drawer. The chest is mounted with a
Category
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
English Oak Three-Drawer Jacobean Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English oak Jacobean graduated three-drawer chest with original brasses, carved geometrical motif
Category
Antique 1760s English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
A Pair of Victorian Mahogany
Brass Campaign Chests With Brass Hardware
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Victorian 19th Century Mahogany
Brass Campaign Four Drawer Chests With Brass
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$8,026 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
By Bloomingdale
s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
elegant brass tapered legs with foot. The neat drawer interiors are in solid warm wood. Attention to
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
elegant brass tapered legs with foot. The neat drawer interiors are in solid warm wood. Attention to
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Campaign Style Walnut 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers In The Manner Of Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome 2-drawer Campaign Style chest having solid walnut construction with brass pulls, side
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest by Drexel
Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
is yours!
This attractive wardrobe/chest with Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted in
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
is yours!
This attractive wardrobe/chest with Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted in
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Mid-Century Walnut Six Drawer High Chests
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
2 Mid-Century walnut high chests / dressers with six drawers mounted with X-shaped brass drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
English George III Period 1800s Oak Two Part Geometric Front Five Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
period five drawer geometric front chest circa 1800 will make for a wonderful addition to any home
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
By Tommi Parzinger, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
Outstanding design
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th c Vermont Mahogany Tall Chest with Birds Eye
Tiger Maple Drawer Fronts
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an early 19th century tall chest of drawers in a two over four configuration with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
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
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Rose Blush White Glass 4-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
exceptional hardware, the choice of colors is yours!
This attractive dresser/chest of drawers with Art Deco
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Rose Blush White Glass 4-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
exceptional hardware, the choice of colors is yours!
This attractive dresser/chest of drawers with Art Deco
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Early 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Georgian period early 19th century geometric front oak chest features a rectangular
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Flame Mahogany 4-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently refinished antique George III flame mahogany 4 drawer bachelor chest.
Measures 29" in
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Antique Late 19th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Bleached Wood Five-Drawer Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bleached wood two-part chest from the 19th century with five drawers, inset brass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Directoire Style Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers C. 1940
s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
practical storage and sophisticated style.
Each drawer is adorned with original brass hardware adding just
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1940s John Stuart Large 4 Drawer Commodes with Gilt Brass Handles
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large 1940s John Stuart Inc. 4 Drawer mahogany commodes with gilt brass handles
Category
Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Serpentine Three Drawer Commode with Gilt Brass Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a walnut serpentine three drawer commode with molded edge top, heavy gilt brass
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Diminutive Mid Century Cerused Oak Three Drawer Dresser with Brass Handles
By (after) Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic diminutive dresser, having three drawers with recessed brass pulls. The solid oak case is in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker 10 Drawer Chippendale Style Brass Hardware Queen An Highboy Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 10 Drawer Chippendale Style Brass Hardware Queen An Highboy Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A French Victorian six drawer pine dress makers table with brass handles
Located in London, GB
A French Victorian six drawer pine, dress makers table with deep proportions and brass handles.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Originals Mahogany and Brass High Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) 6-drawer mahogany high chest with brass sunburst-form drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 6-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
customizable piece.
This particular wardrobe/ semainier chest with an Art Deco streamlined design, entirely
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
choice of colors is yours, as this is an entirely customizable piece.
This particular wardrobe/chest with
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning small chinoiserie styled three drawer chest of drawers with original brass butterfly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors
Antiques
Located in New York, NY
choice of colors is yours, as this is an entirely customizable piece.
This particular wardrobe/chest with
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 1790s Louis XVI Period Three-Drawer Cherry Commode with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
a rectangular top with rounded corners in the front, sitting above three drawers fitted with brass
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Quality 6 Drawer French Brass Bound Marble Top Louis XVI Tall Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
craftsmanship. Featuring a six-drawer design, this stately piece provides ample storage while maintaining a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Brass Mounted Marble Top Three Drawer Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
inlaid marble top commode, dresser, chest of drawers is a great example of quality French furniture! If
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser 2 Door with Leather Brass Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant long mahogany dresser by Harvey Probber. Five graduated drawers with solid brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents
By Tomlinson, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 3-drawer fruitwood bachelor chest with brass hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Early 19th c. French Raised 2-Drawer Commode w/Original Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French nicely raised chest with original brass hardware, from the early 19th century. This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Wood
Georgian Design Pair of Antique Bedside Chest of Drawers
Brass Batwing Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Elegant Pair of Matching English Antique Four Drawer Bedside Chests with Batwing Brass Handles on
Category
20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,958 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Restauration Period Light Walnut 3-Drawer Brass Mounted Commode, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
mounted originally exceptionally cast brass hardware, paneled sides, raised on shaped feet
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Tall Highboy Light Walnut Multi-Drawer Cabinet Sliding Leather Doors Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall highboy gentleman's chest or bachelor chest. Medium to light walnut finish
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Nine Drawer Maple Commode / Nightstand
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century maple bedside table / commode with nine small drawers with square brass drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sarried Brass Trunk
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a two drawer brass chest with copper nailheads on bun wood feet in good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Campaign Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
$1,800
19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top
Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, over case which houses four drawers (upper
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Regency Marquetry Marble Top Three Drawer Commode w/ Orig. Brasses, 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
matched inlaid drawers with the original circular foliage brasses, central oval beaded ribbon escutcheons
Category
Antique 1810s French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Biedermeier Three Drawer Commode
Located in Kent, Dover
A XIX Century three drawer Biedermeier commode in pickled walnut, with ebonised tapering legs and
Category
Antique 1830s Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Three Drawer Biedermeier Style Commode for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made Biedermeier style three drawer Commode in traditional Honey Tone wood veneer with
Category
Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style 3 Drawer Commode
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XV style 3 drawer commode with shaped front and sides veneered overall with figured
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Ebonised Three Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Louis XV ebonised, three drawer commode.
With marble top and brass gallery.
France, Circa 1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Louis XV Style Banded Drawer Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegantly formed commode with Louis XV and Queen Anne styling, veneered in a combination of light honeyed brown borders around warm medium brown walnut. The top is parquetry, til...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom wall mounted, oak console with three drawers and antique brass hardware
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$16,500 / item
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Drawer Chest Brass For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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 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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Drexel Accolade Campaign
Paul Mccobb Hardware
Baker 3 Drawer Chest
Campaigner 3 Drawer Chest
Drexel 3 Drawer Chest
Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer
Shallow Dresser