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WHITE OF MEBANE Cherry French Country Style Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style gentleman's chest by White Furniture. Cherry wood with a slightly distressed
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Walnut and Burled Sycamore Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful 1940's four drawer chest. A walnut case with sycamore drawer fronts. Walnut pulls with
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gentleman
s Chest by J.O. Carlssons
By J.O. Carlsson
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A locking gentleman's chest or server by J.O. Carlssons. Superbly crafted in Sweden of bookmatched
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Jacaranda
Scandinavian Modern Teak Gentleman
s Chest by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
Scandinavian Modern gentleman's chest by Westnofa Furniture.
Honey colored teak with black plinth
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Teak
THOMASVILLE Segovia Spanish Mediterranean Oak Gentleman
s Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish Mediterranean style gentleman's chest by Thomasville, from their Segovia Collection
Category
Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman
s Chest, circa 1960s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's chest by Widdicomb, circa 1960s. Original Widdicomb label
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Late 20th Century Maple Italian Style Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian style gentleman's chest, unbranded. Maple with brass hardware, rounded miter edge to the
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
THOMASVILLE Founders Collection Walnut Post-Modern Gentleman
s Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Post-Modern style gentleman's chest by Thomasville, from their Founders Collection. Walnut with
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
TOMLINSON 1960
s Walnut Hollywood Regency Gentleman
s Chest
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Hollywood Regency style gentleman's chest by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their slightly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Superb Quality Serpentine Shaped Satinwood Gentleman
s Dressing Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
chest (or chest of drawers).
This fine example consists of a finely figured satinwood veneered top
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Satinwood
LINK-TAYLOR Espanol Oak Spanish Colonial Style Gentleman
s Chest
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish Colonial style gentleman's chest by Link-Taylor, from their Espanol Collection. Solid oak
Category
Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
CENTURY Chin Hua Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie Gentleman
s Chest - B
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Style gentleman's chest by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from their "Chin
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Gentleman
s Chest with Tambour Doors by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Portland, OR
Sophisticated Danish modern gentleman's chest designed by Arne Vodder.
Richly grained teak with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Tall Vintage Curved Gentleman
s Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome, Smooth and Savvy. Newly Lacquered White Gloss Five Drawer Dresser. Drawers are curved
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Gentleman’s Dressing Vanity
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid to late 19th century French Provincial faux bamboo pitch pine and bird's eye maple gentleman
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Gentleman
s Valet Sale
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller gGentleman's valet sale
Gentleman's valet
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Curly Maple and Mahogany Dresser by R-Way
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
certainty in the style. This gentleman’s chest of drawers is available with our other listing for low
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Wood
English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780
Located in Sheffield, MA
Georgian mahogany gentleman’s chest of eight drawers with brass swan’s neck handles, on a plinth
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Syrian Gentlemans Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A fine and important antique Syrian gentleman's chest of drawers, made in hardwood and intensely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage MCM Young Manufacturing Gentleman’s Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM Gentleman’s chest of drawers. Made by the iconic Young Young group
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Wood
Bleached Mahogany Highboy / Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers by Red Lion
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a tall highboy or gentleman's chest of drawers.
Blond mahogany with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers, English, Mahogany, Bedroom, Georgian, 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's chest of drawers. An English, mahogany bedroom cabinet, dating to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Superb Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers.
Located in Miami, FL
Unusual nautical style gentleman's chest of drawers. Original black piano finish, great brass
Category
Vintage 1970s French Dressers
Tall Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage eight drawer gentleman's chest with a pierced brass rail and marble top.
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Campaign Style Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique Anglo Indian campaign chest of drawers that stands aside from the typical. Crafted
Category
20th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Restauration Gentleman Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A very unusual flamed mahogany chest with four dovetailed drawers and a top compartment with a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Georgian, c.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy of squat proportion
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pine English-Style Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
in Europe takes lightly-used reclaimed pine and fashions our reproduction chests of drawers in a wide
Category
2010s Hungarian Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Ralph Lauren Polo Gentlemans Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren Polo gentlemans chest with 21drawers. Designed in a handsome regency style featuring
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sophisticated Mahogany Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary 1950s tall chest of drawers, reminiscent of the iconic style of Paul Frankl
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Chippendale Mahogany Block Front Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Chippendale Mahogany Block Front Gentleman's Chest with Graduated Drawers, Batwing Brass Pulls and
Category
20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ornately Carved Asian Modern Solid Teak Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Hand carved chinoiserie style motifs adorn this teak chest of drawers with contrasting wood tones
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Birmingham, AL
A handsome early 19th century French Louis XVI style chiffonier or tall gentleman's chest, circa
Category
Antique 1810s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Mid Century Gentlemans Chest of Drawers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic Mid-Century styled tall chest of drawers in a subtle medium tone mahogany. Five drawers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Westport, CT
Tall dresser or highboy with sabre leg detail, designed by Gilbert Rohde, manufactured by Herman Millerm, circa 1950s. Newly refinished in grey, large brass pulls retain original pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century
Located in San Marino, CA
Mahogany bow-front gentleman’s chest of drawers with two short drawers over four long drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Boho Henredon Artefacts Gentleman’s Chest
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage Boho Gentleman’s chest of drawers. Made by the iconic Henredon group and part of
Category
Late 20th Century North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Henredon Artefacts Gentleman’s Chest
By Henredon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage Boho Gentleman’s chest of drawers. Made by the iconic Henredon group and part of
Category
Late 20th Century North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Walnut Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers Armoire
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Vintage Cubist style Brutalist Mid-Century Modern walnut gentleman's chest. Item features Brutalist
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
Danish Teak Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers by Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak gentleman's dresser by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Fredericia Furniture, Denmark, ca. 1960s. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dressers
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture French Regency Ebonized Tambour Door Gentleman
s Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
French Regency style ebonized tambour door gentleman's chest of drawers
Made by Baker Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Very Fine George III Mahogany Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine George III gentleman's chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows. The chest in highly
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman
s Chest, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Directional and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
John Stuart Janus Collection Walnut Gentleman
s Chest
By John Stuart
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD John Stuart Janus Collection gentleman's chest of drawers or dresser in beautiful walnut. A
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebonized Paul McCobb Gentleman
s Chest | Calvin Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
gentleman's chest of drawers/dresser from the Calvin group. Elegant and stately, it is loaded with refined
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Gentleman
s Chest in Ebonized Wood
Walnut
By Harvey Probber
Located in Astoria, NY
A gentlemans chest of drawers by designer Harvey Probber, in warm toned walnut against an ebonized
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American of Martinsville Gentleman
s Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and three cubbies on top and two large drawers at bottom. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Impressive Scottish Gentleman
s Wardrobe Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive Scottish gentleman's clothing chest of drawers with spiral column decoration
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small 18th Century Mahogany Gentlemans Dressing Chest of Drawers
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period mahogany chest of drawers with good original brass handles and a brushing slide
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Kapel Gentleman
s Chest for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
John Kapel Gentleman's chest for Glenn of California. This piece has been professionally restored.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Antique Gentleman
s Lowboy, English, Burr Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's lowboy. An English, burr walnut chest of drawers, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Gentleman
s Chest with Many Drawers by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning gentleman's chest with many drawers. Recently refinished and in mint condition. Stunning
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Antique Gentleman
s Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Georgian, Circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy. An English, mahogany and oak chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rosewood Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning small-scale rosewood gentleman's chest.
This chest has three drawers at the top with
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
English Gentlemans Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany gentlemans chest with leather top brushing slide, original brasses
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$15,000
Dunbar Gentleman
s Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Wormley design gentleman's chest for Dunbar furniture co. Walnut with sculpted side drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,800
Mahogany Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible gentlemen's chest. Tray top. Solid oak drawers, excellent craftsmanship. Style of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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An assortment of gentlemans chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique gentlemans chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are all kinds of gentlemans chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Gentlemans chest of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb Furniture Co. each produced beautiful gentlemans chest of drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Gentlemans Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,556, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $23,007 highest priced.
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 Gentlemans Chest Of Drawers
- What is a gentleman s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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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