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Small Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers/Filing Cabinet Great Green Patina 1880s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
green paint patinated from wear and tear.
The small chest of drawers has four drawers with brass knobs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Bevan Funell Desk Bureau Chest of Drawers Drop Front Green Leather
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
desk bureau sitting on a chest of drawers
A very good looking multi functional piece of furniture
Category
20th Century English Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Postmodern Green Birch Chest of Drawers by Derk Van De Vries for Maisa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s.
This high-quality dresser that is made in varnished and ebonized birch was designed by Derk Van De Vries for Maisa.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
George Nelson Basic Series Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Congo Green Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This dresser is from the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Van Keppel-Green For Brown Saltman Chest Of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern chest of drawers designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green and made by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Continental Mahogany Semainier Chest with Green Leather Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Continental possibly Baltic, mahogany narrow chest of 7 drawers semainier with green leather.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made during the 1950s. It features an iron
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Green Chest of Drawers Model 4602 by Simon Fussell for Kartell, 1970s
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Vintage Kartell 70s chest of drawers, model 4602 by Simon Fussell, embodies the essence of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Modern Green Lacquered Henredon Four-Drawer Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Henredon chest of drawers with four drawers freshly lacquered in a deep green. The brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Chest of Drawers with Green Glass Top, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Large chest of drawers with green glass top, Italy, 1950's
This amazing piece has a really cool
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Green Lacquered Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Green Lacquered Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Bureau
This classic Swedish style three drawer
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Green Gustavian Chest of Drawers from Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian-Style Pastel Green-Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1935
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A charming Swedish Gustavian-style/ Empire-style chest in a painted light-pastel green finish, with
Category
Vintage 1930s American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of French Provincial Green Painted Chests of Drawers with Serpentine Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of green painted French Provincial chests of drawers, each has a serpentine top, the enclosed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Black Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Brass Inlays Green Circles, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Opaline glass chest of drawers, frontal decoration with green opaline glass circles malachite
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Swedish Painted Wood Chest of Drawers in Beige and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
feet. This chest has a lightly washed finish, primarily in beige tones with a forest green accent. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Green-Malachite Colored Glass Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern style Italian chest of three drawers, made of solid wood structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
Ficks Reed Chinoiserie Credenza or Long Chest of Drawers
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
Ficks Reed Asian- chinoiserie faux bamboo chest of drawers or credenza in original parrot green and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vittorio Dassi Chest of Drawers in Maple Wood with Green Onyx, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Chest of Drawers in Maple Wood with Green Onyx Top and Handles, Italian Production, Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
Pair of Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Green Leather Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
butlers serving tray, military campaign side table sized chest of drawers
A good looking and well made
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Yew
Georgian Style Small Chest of Drawers Burr Yew Wood Green Leather Butlers Tray
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawers in the Georgian manor with luxury green leather butlers serving tray
A very good looking and
Category
20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Yew
Antique Chest of Drawers, Leather, Studded Finish, English, Victorian Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers in leather with studded finish, English Victorian circa 1860
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pierre Colleu for Starform, Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers, 1980s
By Pierre Colleu 1, Starform
Located in Paris, FR
1980s Mickey Mouse commode in plywood and plastic with four drawers, designed by PIerre Colleu
Category
Vintage 1980s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Plastic, Wood
SMALL FLORAL
BIRD HAND PAINTED GREEN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, side table sized chest of drawers which was hand
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian chest of drawers in the original colors. Bottom in off-white, top plate blue-green
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Green Lacquered Chests in the Manner of Dorothy Draper
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of chests in green lacquer in the manner of Dorothy Draper, each with three drawers and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style breakfront chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Continental Green-Painted Chest
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This green-painted Continental chest is quietly beautiful in its simplicity in style and color
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1950s Faux Green Malachite Chests in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950s faux green Malachite chests in the style of James Mont. Each chest is wood with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 51 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
green and petrol blue lacquer, sides and top with black lacquer.
With 51 drawers each with Chinese
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Chinese Vintage Green Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Bedside Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage green painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chest from the mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Gustation Style Hand Carved Painted Grey/ Green Chests
Located in Essex, MA
Antique Gustavian-style hand-carved and painted chests in a lovely soft gray and green coloring
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Dark-Green Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Commode - Antique Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, dark-green antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Limestone, Metal, Brass
Maison Ramsay Paris, Green Lacquered Wood "Semainier" 7-Drawer Chest
By Maison Ramsay
Located in Uccle, BE
A beautiful chest of seven drawers (semainier) designed and produced by the French house of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Green Painted Three Drawer Chest or Commode Made In Italy
Located in Stamford, CT
finish. The chest has a vintage green finish with hand painted flowers and scroll work on the drawers. It
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Vintage Green Painted Nine-Drawer Apothecary Bedside Chests
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese vintage green painted nine-drawer apothecary bedside chests from the mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Small Italian Florentine Green Painted Bombe Commodes Chests Nightstands
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the face, sides, and tops. Chests further feature an attractive curved bombe form and three drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair Green Leather Maitland Smith Style Commodes or Small Chests
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Great small pair of Maitland Smith style end tables nightstands or side tables. They do not have the Maitland smith plaque in the draw, but the draws are lined in the Maitland Smith ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Cerused Oak Chest with Green Ceramic Pulls by S. Karpen
Bros
By Karpen
Bros.
Located in Montreal, QC
Cerused Oak Chest with Green Ceramic Pulls by S. Karpen & Bros. Branded Karpen signature on inside
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Marquetry Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Top
Gilt Brass
Located in Portsmouth, VA
This exquisite bombe chest is more than a storage piece—it’s a conversation starter, a room anchor
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Luxury Burr Walnut Green Leather Brass Trim Military Campaign Side Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this luxury Vintage burr walnut, gold leaf embossed green leather top with
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Romeo Rega 1970s Brass and Chrome Curved Chest with Green Velvet Sides
By Romeo Rega
Located in New York, NY
Unusual chest of drawers by Romeo Rega, the rare curved design is accented with sophisticated use
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Stunning Pair of Kennedy Military Campaign Side End Table Drawers Green Leather
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
side tables with drawers and green leather tops.
A truly stunning and well made pair by Kennedy
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pulaski French Louis XV Style Green Floral Painted Bombe Commode Chest Dresser
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pulaski French Louis XV style green floral painted bombe commode chest with painted faux marble top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid Century Green 4 Drawer Chest
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stanley young for Glenn of California mid century green 4 drawer chest
The chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Fir Green Rattan Marquetry Chest with Brass Hardware 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian Mid-Century Fir Green Rattan Marquetry Chest with Brass Hardware 1960s
The object is made
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stanley Young for Glenn of California MCM Green 3 Drawer Chest, Pair
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stanley Young for Glenn of California mid century green 3 drawer chest - pair
Each dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Green Lacquer Pier Chests or Dressers
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller chests of drawers done in green lacquer with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hand Painted Green and Cream 3 Drawer Chest with Bees Dorothy Draper Style
Located in Richmond, VA
Hand painted green and cream 3 drawer chest with bees and bracket feet. Dorothy Draper style
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
George Nelson for Herman Miller Green Lacquer 5-Drawer Chests or Dressers, Pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller 5-drawer chests done in green lacquer with Asian
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Green Wooden Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan de Vries, The Netherlands
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century green wooden chest of drawer by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Green Wooden High Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Green Wooden High Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan de Vries, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style breakfront chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Sheraton Style Dark Green Painted Dresser
Located in New York, NY
A charming dresser with two small drawers and two large drawers, raised on tapered legs. The
Category
20th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style breakfront chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Green Chinoiserie Marble Top Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Late 19th century French marble top commode in incredibly vibrant green chinoiserie paint
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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Green Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of green chest drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all green chest drawers available were constructed with great care. Find 127 antique and vintage green chest drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Green chest drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of green chest drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Rococo green chest drawers are of considerable interest. Bevan Funnell Ltd., Ficks Reed and Harrods each produced beautiful green chest drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Green Chest Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,272, while they’re typically $489 on the low end and $43,794 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 Green Chest Drawers
- 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 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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