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Midcentury Gentleman
s Chest
By Harmony House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers made by Harmony House featuring warm walnut grain and striking brass handles
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rare Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Gentleman
s Dressing Table Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This piece is based on a Victorian Military Campaign Gentleman’s dressing table. You would have drawers
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Gentleman Chests
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Six drawers provide ample storage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gentlemans Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser by Cavalier Furniture
By Cavalier
Located in New York, NY
this a great usable and stylish chest of drawers.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Gentleman
s Chest, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser or gentleman's chest of drawers
By George Nelson
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman
s Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers
By John Stuart for Mount Airy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Gentleman’s Chests by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik chests of drawers or gentleman's chests in teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Gentleman
s Chest by Paul Frankl, C. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
The Gentleman's Chest by Paul Frankl, a tribute to mid-century elegance from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Gentleman
s Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
chest has sculpted arches and original pulls. The two large cabinet doors open up to four drawers on the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Front Gentleman
s Chest
By Bernhard Pedersen
Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid-century style tambour front chest was wonderfully crafted by Bernhard Pedersen
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-Century Gentleman
s Chest by Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall dresser from the Calvin Group series, features four wide drawers and hideaway top storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sven Madsen Teak Gentleman
s Chest by Falster Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome and highly functional gentleman's dresser by Sven Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik, it
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Late 19th Century British Campaign Rosewood Gentleman
s Chest
Located in Nantucket, MA
Handsome British Campaign, rosewood gentleman's chest with brass details on drawer front corners
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Teak Gentleman
s Chest on Tapered Base
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This handsome Danish modern Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik four drawer gentleman
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Gentleman
s Chest by Ramseur Furniture
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern chest with a large compartment with spacers hidden by two cabinet doors
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Theodore Alexander Althorp Living "the Portly Gentleman" Dressing Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theodore Alexander Althorp Living "The Portly Gentleman" dressing chest. A portly gentleman
Category
1990s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Irwin Collection" Gentleman
s Chest
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered walnut gentleman's chest, designed by Paul McCobb
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Rare Art Deco Mahogany Gentleman
s Chest with Chrome Accents
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Art Deco period mahogany gentleman's chest with rosewood and chrome accents. Features a series
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Walnut and Brass Gentleman
s Chest after Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This hghboy gentleman's chest in walnut features two top drawers with circular brass pulls and two
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman
s Chests, Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sliding door gentleman's chests
By T.H. Robsjohn
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Burl Wood Gentlemen
s Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking gentleman's chest of drawers in exotic Mozambique and Lagoda burl wood veneers. Please
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Burl
Vintage Campaign Style Gentleman’s Chest or Dresser by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality vintage Campaign style chest of drawers by Henredon. Item features a walnut case with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Art Deco Burl Wood Gentleman
s Chest, Circa 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco gentleman's chest, highboy, or armoire dresser
By Henry Barker Ltd.
England
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Gentleman
s Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gentleman
s Chest in Primavera Wood, Grand Rapids Production, circa 1940
Located in South Charleston, WV
One of the finest constructed gentlemen's chests we have come across.
An old label indicates
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Neo-Classical Style Gentleman’s Chest by Ralph Lauren for Henredon
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 20th century neo-classical style chest designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon. It is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Gentleman
s Tall Chest Scene Two Olive Burl, circa 1970
By Henredon
Located in Camden, ME
Imposing tall chest by Henredon in bleached olive burl on an ebonized plinth, circa 1970.
In
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, John Piggott
Co Ltd
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany sign painted chest of drawers, John Piggott & Co Ltd, Gentleman’s Outfitter shop
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Burl
Chrome Gentleman
s High Chest Armoire Dresser Cabinet
By Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burl wood and chrome multi use gentleman's chest of drawer two-door compartment
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Gentleman
s Chest, Restored
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An extemely rare and exceptional mid-century modern sculpted walnut 13-drawer gentleman's chest
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Six Drawer High Boy Gentleman
s Chest by Robsjohn, Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Impressive six drawer high boy chest designed by T H Robsjohn- Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture, ca
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Tall Gentleman
s Chest Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin the Irwin Collection
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, walnut, gentleman's chest, highboy dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin, The Irwin
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman
s Chest with Flip Up Mirror
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ten-drawer gentleman's chest with flip up mirror
By John
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Gentlemans Haberdashery Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
drawers with half moon handles.
Sourced from a Gentlemans fine clothing store in Kensington High Street
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Copper
20th Century Gentlemans Haberdashery Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
drawers with half moon handles.
Sourced from a Gentlemans fine clothing store in Kensington High Street
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Copper
20th Century Gentleman
s Haberdashery Storage Cabinet
Located in London, GB
drawers with half moon handles.
Sourced from a Gentlemans fine clothing store in Kensington High Street
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Copper
18th Century Louis XVI Gentleman Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
. The interior shelves are fitted with three suspended drawers in oak and bird’s-eye maple. The leather
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Gentleman
s Dresser
By Barzilay, Soborg Mobler, Falster Møbelfabrik, Peter Hvidt, Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in New Windsor, NY
Built for maximum storage. Behind the sliding tambour door are six drawers flanked by six exterior
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish Tall Boy or Gentleman
s Cabinet by Cado
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Handsome midcentury Cabinet with great dimensions. The teak wood has a nice warmth and in wonderful condition. The shallow depth makes this a great space saving piece. The width is t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Wood
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Gentleman
s Dresser
By Stewart MacDougall, Kipp Stewart
Located in New Windsor, NY
figured solid and walnut veneers. Tapered legs. Two hidden divided drawers over three drawers. Small
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Handsome Tomlinson Mahogany and Lacquered Parchment Chest
By Tomlinson
Located in Miami, FL
angles. Sleek masculine flaring base. Beautifully restored. Generally referred to a gentleman's chest. A
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Fine 1940s Paul Frankl Style Mahogany Gentlemans Chest by Red Lion
By Paul Frankl
Located in Miami, FL
gentleman's chest of drawers providing great storage by the noted Red Lion Table Co. of Red Lion, PA. Polished
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler Teak Highboy Dresser
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous mid-century Danish modern teak highboy dresser or gentleman's chest of drawers featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
John Stuart for Janus Collection Walnut Highboy Dresser, Fully Restored
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company, Janus Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gentleman's chest of drawers would look wonderful in a Modern home but could also work great with other styles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Bird
s-Eye Maple 5 piece Bedroom Set in Bamboo style
Located in Stamford, CT
, nightstand, tall gentleman's chest of drawers, lady's dresser with original beveled mirror and vanity.
Bed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Bedroom Sets
Materials
Maple
Vintage Italian Walnut Marquetry Gentleman
s Semainier Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
feet.
A semainier is a tall, sometimes narrow, chest of drawers / bedroom commode, sometimes with
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Rare and unique Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1938
By Leo Jiranek
Located in South Charleston, WV
built with a lock installed that keeps the top drawer secure. This gentleman's chest of drawers gone
Category
Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Dressers
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany
Danish Teak Mid-Century Tall Dresser Gentleman’s Chest Wardrobe
Located in Baltimore, MD
fooled by the term “Gentleman’s Chest” – this high functioning storage piece is really gender neutral
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
used as a bar, a credenza, buffet, or a dresser or gentleman's or bachelor chest of drawers. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Restored William Hinn Anthropomorphic Bedroom Set, 1950s Sweden, Signed
By Urban Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
anthropomorphic 'Exoskeleton' set from 1950s Sweden which includes a wide chest of drawers, gentlemans dresser
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright Gentleman
s Chest.
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in New York, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon, model #2000. Six-drawer chest of dark stained mahogany
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gentleman
s Chest by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Located in New York, NY
7-Drawer chest of dark stained walnut with polished brass x-pulls.
Drawer interiors are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gentleman
s Chest Designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, Tall Chest of Drawers. Dark Stained Walnut with Architectural Details, and Polished Brass
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Seven-drawer chest of dark stained wood with brass X-pulls and raised detailing. Simple, elegant
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fine William IV Mahogany Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fine William IV fiddle-back mahogany gentleman's chest of drawers, the rectangular top with an
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
Scottish Mahogany Bowfront Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers, c. 1840
Located in New York, NY
Flame Mahogany Bowfront Gentleman's Chest of Drawers; with Two Short Drawers Over Three Long
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th century Georgian mahogany fitted Gentleman
s chest of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Georgian Mahogany Antique Gentleman’s Chest
Dating from Around 1800 In the Georgian Era, This
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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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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Victorian Tallboy
Widdicomb Gentleman
Althorp Collection
Antique Oak 6 Drawer Chest
Bernhardt Mahogany
Edmund Spence Dresser
Fluted Dresser
Sottsass Chest
Vintage Bernhardt Dresser
Antique Birdseye Maple Vanity