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Rococo Gentleman
s Chest
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
An outstanding Louis XV-style walnut chest of drawers. The red marble top rests above a frieze
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$7,490
Paul Frankl Gentleman
s Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Masculine Paul Frankl design for Brown Saltman, mahogany with nickel plated pulls. Completely restored. Originally $4800.00
Category
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
c.1860 English Gentleman
s Chest
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique English gentleman's chest in pine with two drawers over three graduated drawers, all with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Danish Rosewood Gentleman’s Wardrobe / Chest
Located in Esperance, NY
Danish rosewood gentleman’s wardrobe / chest. Two doors, original finish wood grain, six dove
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Gentleman
s Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern gentleman's chest, with five side drawers, three long drawers and two sliding
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Danish rosewood dresser / Gentleman
s chest
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Danish rosewood dresser / Gentleman's chest. Amazing Grain. Tons of storage.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest
Category
Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-Century Walnut Gentlemans Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century chest of drawers features a beautiful wood grain and copious amounts of storage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Tall Gentleman
s Chest By Ramseur
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern design with wide, deep drawers, top cubby cabinet and lovely inlay triangle
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Tall Paul Frankl Tall Gentleman
s Chests
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
Handsome pair of Frankl seven-drawer chests with nickel plated X-pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Federal style mahogany and figured mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the bowfront reeded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Federal Dressers
Materials
Wood
$6,825 / item
Rare Simmons Brushed Steel Gentleman’s Chest
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, 1920's, brushed steel, gentleman’s chest by Simmons And Company offers hidden multiple
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Gentleman
s Chest designed by Harvey Probber
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gentleman’s chest in dark mahogany with woven slat doors on top and drawers below designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman
s Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage gentleman chest designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Robbsjohn Gibbings Gentlemans Chest for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Gentlemans Chest by Gibbings. The case is framed in tapering carved cylinders, typical of
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handsome 50
s Walnut Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD FEB 2009 Highlighted by a caned sliding door, this mid-century Gentleman's Chest is truly a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique Gentleman
s Chest and Hidden Safe
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Gentleman's Chest with Hidden Safe
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Grosfeld House Rosewood
Walnut Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Useful, as well as beautiful, this tall gentleman's chest by Grosfeld House is constructed of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Rosewood, Mirror
Gentleman
s chest designed by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tall chest of drawers in white lacquer with nickel hardware designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gentleman Walnut Chest by J.Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural walnut 5 drawer block front high chest with brass hardware.Part of Bedroom set.Sold as is.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gentleman
s Chests/Nightstands by Red Lion
Located in North Miami, FL
drawer chests are perfect at the bedside or next to each other for a long dresser. They have not been
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gentlemans chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A Gentlemans chest in dark Walnut with maple drawers. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
Category
Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-Century Gentleman
s Chest with Cerused Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
throughout.
* A matching chest of drawers is also available.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Gentleman’s Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Gentleman’s Chest. Featuring doors that
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Three Drawer Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Berkeley, CA
This wonderful Danish modern wide three drawer gentleman's chest is crafted in old growth teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Gentleman’s Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Gentleman’s Chest. Featuring two doors
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Trekanten Three-Drawer Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern Mid-Century gentleman's chest is crafted in teak and produced by Trekanten
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
NVIN0531 PAIR Vintage Theodore Alexander Gentleman’s Chests
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a PAIR Vintage Theodore Alexander Gentleman’s Chests in excellent original
Category
1990s North American Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Harvey Probber Burl and Mahogany Gentleman
s Chest
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
This sleek clean lined Harvey Probber gentleman's bureau features burl wood doors with recessed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Coastal Carved Bamboo Trimmed Gentleman’s Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage coastal gentleman’s chest with carved details and bamboo-trimmed accents, blending
Category
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman
s Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Superb dresser with bi-fold doors opening to multiple trays and shirt drawers. Two wide top drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid Century Modern Gentleman
s Chest by Founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut chest with multiple storage options by Founders Furniture Co. Please confirm item location
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman
s Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
Offered is an excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Walnut Diamond Front Gentlemans Tall High Chest
Located in New York, NY
Tall gentlemans chest with plenty of storage space with diamond front pattern. Has non-adjustable
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia 6130-41 Door Chest, Gentleman’s Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-Century Modern, 6130-41 walnut door chest or gentleman’s chest from the Brasilia
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
c.1840 American Empire Crotch Mahogany Gentleman
s Chest
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This is it!!! This elaborate American Empire chest of drawers is the one you've been waiting for
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tamerlane Collection Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Ebonized Gentleman
s Chest
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Hollywood Regency chinoiserie gentleman's chest from the Tamerlane collection by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Gentleman’s Chest
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Gentleman’s Chest. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Modernist Gentlemans Chest, Art Moderne, German, Mobelhaus Berghann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Moderne' Gentlemans storage Chest,Stunning two-tone. quilted satinwood and rosewood,,Made in
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
G Plan Teak Gentleman
s Chest with Aluminum Pulls
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
This modern mid century teak gentleman's chest was manufactured by G Plan and offers four nicely
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Janus Gentleman
s High Chest / Dresser by John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
John Stuart gentleman's high chest or dresser from the Janus line. Wonderful item with plenty of
Category
Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Ello Mid Century Skyscraper Mirrored Highboy Gentleman
s Chest
By Ello Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ello Mid Century skyscraper mirrored highboy gentleman's chest
Gentleman's chest measures: 39.75
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman
s Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest.
Walnut with polished nickel details
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Gentleman
s Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style six-drawer highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English George III Mahogany Gentleman
s Secretaire Chest on Chest 1790-1819
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally fine and unusual George III period boldly figured mahogany secretaire chest on
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
John Widdicomb Pair of Walnut Gentleman
s Chests Exquisitely Grained Mid Century
By John Widdicomb, Dale Ford
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisitely constructed with wonderfully grained matching walnut tops with rosewood inlaid handles, this is a masterpiece of furniture construction designed by Dale Ford for John Wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Exquisite Antique French Rococo Gentleman
s Chest w/Marble
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
drawers glide and function as new.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Cerused Gentleman
s Chest by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Westport, CT
A phenomenal gentleman's chest or dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. Six drawers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman
s Chests
By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural tiki "oceanic" style gentleman's chests by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Cerused Oak Multiple Drawer Gentleman
s Chest by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gorgeous, tall oak gentleman's chest with multiple drawers and a ceruse finish- custom designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kent Coffey Perspecta Sculpted Walnut and Rosewood Gentleman
s Chest
By Kent-Coffey
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and rosewood gentleman's chest from the "Perspecta
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Early Herman Miller Burled Walnut Gentleman
s Chest, circa 1920s
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An extremely rare and exceptional walnut gentleman's chest from "The All Walnut Line" by Herman
Category
Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Gentleman
s Chest / Highboy by Danflex Systems
By Danflex Systems, Art Furn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern gentleman's chest / highboy in teak supported by an ebonized plinth base designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Heritage Mid-Century Modern Campaign Style Walnut Gentleman
s Chest
By Heritage Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Gentleman
s Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style gentleman's chest or highboy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman
s Chest, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sliding door gentleman's chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman
s Chest, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sliding door gentleman's chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Gentlemans Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
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 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 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 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 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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