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Japanese One-Piece Tansu with Red Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
These Japanese Tansus are from the Meiji Period and are placed on top of newly made custom metal
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese 2 Piece Tansu with Round Black Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This Japanese Tansu is from the Meiji period, which extended from c.1868 through c.1912.This period
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Japanese Yonezawa Two-Section Tansu, circa 1900
Located in San Marino, CA
Japanese Yonezawa two-section tansu, circa 1900. Features keyaki wood drawer faces and black trim
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 19th Century Katana (Sword Chest)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese swordchest atop iron base. Excellent original condition. Hand wrought iron
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Period William and Mary Highboy, Japanned
Located in Dallas, TX
A highboy, William and Mary period, japanned with black lacquer and raised gilt chinoiserie
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Two Section Tansu from Nihonmatsu Meiji Era
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th century Meiji period Japanese two-section Tansu chest in lovely original condition.
The two
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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Japanese Tansu Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Tansu cabinet from Japan. Four drawers with ornate hardware. Meiji period (late 19th-early 20th
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$5,937
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Tansu (Mizuya Dōko)
Located in Pasadena, TX
be dated back to the late 1860's. With cast iron pulls on 8 drawers, this tansu also features a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
The material is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Fine Japanese Meiji Period Stained Keyaki Clothing Tansu
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine Japanese Meiji period lacquered and stained choba or clothing tansu in two parts, the upper
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Pine
Japanese Antique Tansu 1920s-1940s / Bamboo decoration / cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese cabinet.
It dates from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s).
It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Antique Japanese Five Drawer Copper Lined Hibachi, circa 1870
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Japanese five drawer copper lined Hibachi, circa 1870
Additional information
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Magnificent 17th Century Japanned Collectors Cabinet on Stand
Located in Benington, Herts
A magnificent 17Th / 18Th Century and later English Japanned Lacquer Cabinet on Gilt carved Stand
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Antique Late 17th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
Japanese Vintage Multi-Drawer Cabinet, Early Showa Period
1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
constructed from Japanese cypress (Hinoki), with drawer fronts made from Japanese Sen wood, creating a gentle
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cypress
19th C. Bleached-Out Two Part Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A bleached-out 19th C. (early Meiji) Japanese two part campaign tansu/chest of drawers
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Cabinet / Cho-ba tansu / Storage WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
easy to carry out.
There are 18 drawers of various sizes, large and small, and the hidden door and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Pair of Late 19th Century Meiji Sendai Chests
Located in San Marino, CA
This pair of late 19th century red Meiji Sendai chests are simple in design, which references the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Japanese Vintage Two-Drawer Box, Early Showa Period
1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
non-toxic solution.
The drawers moves smoothly.
We have conducted a meticulous check for any broken or
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Vintage Seven-Drawer Cabinet, Mid Showa Period
1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
for your space.
Cleaned and disinfected with non-toxic solution.
The drawers moves smoothly.
We have
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
Rare Pair of Meiji Period Keyaki
Elm
Tansu Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period keyaki (elm) wood tansu chests, each with beautiful
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Tansu Chests with Fan Shaped Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of 19th Century Tansu Chests is from Japan and is made from Kiri Wood during the late
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Japanese Antique Slim Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
beautiful piece of furniture with a uniquely Japanese rusticity.
All drawers open and close smoothly.
All
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer, Taisho Era
1912-1926
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
drawer features five drawers and displays a deep, aged charm. The warmth of the wood, enhanced by years
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
Cedar is used as a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu / Drawer Cabinet / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It has been used in stores since the Edo period in the Tohoku
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / Storage / Taisho Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old small drawer in Japan.
It was used to store small items such as sewing tools.
Each
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer / Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
The material is made of Zelkova, and it is characterized by a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique, Drawer Box, Taisho Period
early 1900s
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
drawers are designed for ease of use, and each drawer has iron handles.
This harmonizes with any
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese antique, black small drawer box, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small drawer is a valuable antique from the Meiji period of Japan. (1868-1912)
It is made of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edo Period Tansu Chest in Cedar and Forged Iron
Located in London, GB
An Edo period Tansu chest, constructed from dark heavily patinated cedar with decorative forged
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden drawer in Japan.
It seems to be around the Meiji period.
Cedar is used as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer / Tansu Storage / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s).
It is made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Zelkova Wood Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Materials
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Drawer /1839s Edo Period / Cabinet Storage WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It's made of cedar.
On the front of the drawer, old Japanese
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Antique 1830s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tansu with Tsuru-Kame Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
An antique 19th century Japanese Meiji period two piece tansu chest in red lacquer and akamatsu
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse your living space in timeless elegance with these transformed 19th century Japanese Choba
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Iron
Japanese Antique, Small cupboard, Taisho Period
Early 1900s
, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a small cupboard of Japanese antique.
It was made in the Taisho period. (1912-1926)
This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Elm and Pine Clothing Tansu with Crane and Turtle Hardware
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late Meiji period elm and pine clothing tansu (choba) in two sections with two long drawers over
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Pine
Japanese Antique, Drawer box, Taisho Period, Early 1900
s, Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is an old drawer box.
hand holes on the side. It is very unique.
The material is Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Cupboard with Diamond Glass, Early Showa Period
1926-
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique small cupboard with diamond glass.
It was made in the Early Showa period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tansu / Cabinet Drawer / Meiji Period Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period (1868-1912s).
It was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Black Tansu 1920-1940 / Showa Period / Cabinet Sideboard Wabi sabi /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a traditional Japanese mizuya tansu believed to have been crafted between the Meiji to
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Low Drawer Box, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique Low Drawer Box was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912-1926).
Made of keyaki (Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Drawer / Cabinet Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese black chest of drawers.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer / 1876s Meiji Period / Storage Wabi-sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese wooden small drawer.
It's from 1876（Meiji 9 years）.
In the drawer, there
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Louis XVI Style Black and Gold Japanned Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With red and gray, white demilune marble top over a conforming case with two drawers with ring
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese small drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Storage Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a drawer storage made in the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), using abundant Japanese zelkova
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Small Drawer /Storage Tansu / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese drawer.
It seems to be around the Meiji period, and the material is made
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century French ‘Japanned’ Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A highly-decorative and rare French ‘bombe’ commode with dramatic black lacquer Japanned or
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Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Provincial Japanned Semainier
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular molded top over seven drawers originally fitted with just escutcheons, five now with
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Antique 1780s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Japanese Antique Multi-Drawer Cabinet with Glass Doors, Early Showa Period
1926
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
depending on your space.
The main structure is made from Japanese cypress (Hinoki), while the drawer fronts
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cypress
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Japanese Drawers Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese drawers chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, every Japanese drawers chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a Japanese drawers chest, we have 331 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese drawers chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese drawers chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Cees Braakman, Henredon and UMS Pastoe each produced at least one beautiful Japanese drawers chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a Japanese Drawers Chest?
A Japanese drawers chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $590 and the highest can go for as much as $261,893.
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 Japanese Drawers Chest
- 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, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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60s Japanese Furniture
Small Wooden Decorative Box
1800s Antique Cedar Chest
Baker Tansu
Japanese Campaign Chest
Japanese Carved Chest
18th Century Japanned Commode
1940 Cedar Chest
Japanese Medicine Chest
Tall Japanese Cabinet
1920 Cedar Chest