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English Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany graduated five drawer chest with original brasses and terminating on
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Midcentury Italian Oak and White Lacquered Chest of Drawers Console Table, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Unique 1950s Italian two-drawer oak chest with brass handles, white lacquered case and two white
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,426 Sale Price
46% Off
1950s Paul Frankl Moroccan Red Lacquered Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest
By Kittinger
Located in Charleston, SC
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
An exceptional
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Ten-Drawer Walnut and Brass Chest / Dresser by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and etched brass drawer-pulls and a semi-finished back (ca. 1980,USA).
Ten-drawer configuration with
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Antique English 4 Drawer Brass Banded Burr Walnut Campaign Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique English 4 Drawer Brass Banded Burr Walnut Campaign Chest Dresser. Item features stunning wood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Campaign Dressers
Materials
Brass
English Regency Style Mahogany Miniature 5 Drawer Chest with Brass Knobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English mahogany miniature chest with 2 short over 3 long drawers, each retaining
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Sarreid Two-Drawer Low Chest in Mirror Polished Stainless and Brass
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hanover, MA
Sarreid of Spain geometric two-drawer footed low chest clad in mirror polished stainless steel and
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Campaign Night Stands
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Maitland Smith Contemporary 5 Drawer Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maitland Smith contemporary 5 drawer chest
This chest measures: 37.5 wide x 21 deep x 37 inches
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wooden 4-Drawer Chest with Brass Shell Pulls in Charcoal Finish
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chest features a handsome charcoal-toned finish and a classic, understated
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Dressers
Materials
Brass
Large Burl Wood Brass 2 Doors Drawer Mastercraft Gentleman
s Chest Dresser MINT
By Mastercraft, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Burl Wood Brass 2 Doors Drawer Mastercraft Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Grosfeld House, John Widdicomb, James Mont, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT!
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Eight Drawer Chest with Brass Leg Posts
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Bainbridge, NY
rectangular black enameled eight drawer Chest, Dresser, detailed with reflective Brass leg posts, and eight
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Bracket Feet Solid Mahogany Brass Pull Federal Style 7 Drawer High Chest Dresser
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket Feet Solid Mahogany Brass Pull Federal Style 7 Drawer High Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Baker Campaign-Style Two-Drawer Chest
Located in Black Rock, CT
A classic two-drawer campaign-style chest by Baker Furniture, crafted in walnut veneer with
Category
Vintage 1970s Dressers
Materials
Brass
Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light American walnut hammered brass pulls 5 drawer chest of drawers dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Large Midcentury Style Brass and Wood Imitation Chest of Drawer 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand-painted wood imitation Commode or chest of drawer, raised on brass
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Dixie Campaign Style 5-Drawer Chest with Brass Toned Hardware
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid-century Dixie FurnitureCampaign style chest of drawers featuring rich veneer and brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Large Midcentury Style Brass and Wood Imitation Chest of Drawer 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand-painted wood imitation Commode or chest of drawer, raised on brass
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
$6,651 Sale Price
20% Off
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$8,175 / item
Large Midcentury Style Brass and Wood Imitation Chest of Drawer 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand-painted wood imitation Commode or chest of drawer, raised on brass
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
$6,651 Sale Price
20% Off
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Faux Tortoise 4 Drawer Heavy Brass Horse Shoe Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Faux gold Tortoise 4 drawer heavy sold brass horse shoe pulls
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair John Stuart Refinished 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers W/ Long Brass Pull
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair John Stuart refinished 3 drawer bachelor chests dressers w/ long brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$8,175 / item
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. two-tone with brass pulls
By Basic Witz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. featuring two-tone wood,, rosewood elements, with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$8,175 / item
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$8,175 / item
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
$8,175 / item
Diminutive Japanese Tansu Style Six Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Heavy and solid wooden Tansu or apothecary style merchant box. The chest with riveted brackets
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Miniature Table Top Drawered Chest Circa 1920
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautifully made fully functional miniature chest of drawers. This three-drawer chest of mahogany
Category
Vintage 1920s European Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
Four Drawer Nightstand Chest by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 4-drawer miniature cabinet by Harvey Probber. It would serve perfectly as a nightstand or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Henredon Flame Mahogany Commode 10 Drawer Chest Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Flame Mahogany Commode 10 Drawer Chest Dresser
This chest measures: 52 wide x 22 deep x
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Three-Drawer Cherry and Brass Asian Style Chest by Baker Furniture Company
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Three drawer Asian style cherry chest by Baker Furniture Company. T-drawers have dovetail
Category
20th Century North American Campaign Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Antique Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Four-Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand
USA, Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer nightstands or chests of drawers
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Cedar Lined Hope Chest w/ Brass Pulls One Bottom Drawer
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice one drawer cedar hope chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Cedar
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Seven-Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer long dresser, credenza, or chest of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Harden Furniture Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Three-Drawer Bedside Chest
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest
By Harden
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
18th Century Two-Drawer Walnut Side Table Chest on Legs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
stacked drawers with round brass pulls. The drawers are flanked by stiles carved with husking, over
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Burled Walnut Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest, Newly Restored
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
, circa 1930s
Solid walnut, with burled walnut drawer fronts and original brass hardware.
Measures
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Three-Drawer Chest for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeous three-drawer nightstand chest by Paul Frankl from his highly coveted "Station Wagon Group
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Georgian Solid Mahogany Eleven-Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style eleven-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Thomasville
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Chinese Export Carved Two Door Five Campaign Drawer Camphor Chest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Exquisite Carved Chinese Export Two Door Camphor Chest With Etched Brass Lock Fitted With A
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Walnut Early 19th Century Three-Drawer Bedside Chest from Vicenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian early 19th century walnut three-drawer bedside chest from Vicenza with, inlaid banding
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Thomasville French Louis Philippe Burlwood Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser Chests
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of French Empire or Louis Philippe style four-drawer dressers or chests of drawers
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Pecan 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Pecan 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser with Brass Hardware. Circa Late
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Stanley
s Distinctive Furniture Collection 5-Drawer Maple Chest of Drawers
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection Maple chest of dfrawers.
Properly
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Miint Pair of Stunning 4 Drawer Drexel Solid Mahogany Bachelor Chests Dressers
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Miint Pair of Stunning 4 Drawer Drexel Solid Mahogany Bachelor Chests Dressers
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker 4 Drawer Marble Top Neoclassical Empire Revival Console Chest Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 4 Drawer Marble Top Neoclassical Empire Revival Console Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Georgian Burl and Walnut Petite 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic burled top and drawer fronts. Hand planed drawers, original hardware, and a unique
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
$1,063 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Handcrafted Wedding or Apprentice Chest or Box with Drawer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
sized blanket chest and has a solid wood construction with hand forged rattail hinges, and brass pulls
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Chest of Drawers with Incredible Drawer Handles
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
most about this Dresser are those incredible original Brass drawer handles.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Top Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville French Louis Philippe Burl Wood Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser Chest
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Empire or Louis Philippe style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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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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