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Japanese Antique Large Tansu Meiji Period 1860s-1920s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese tansu from the Meiji era (1860s-1920s).
It is made of cedar wood.
It is rare
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Tansu / Chest of drawers Cabinet / 1912s-1926s Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old Japanese cabinet.
It is made of pine and cedar, and on the front of the drawer is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cedar, Pine
Japanese Lacquered and Hardstone Mounted Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Japanese lacquered chest of drawers, with applied and inlaid figural group covered panels
Category
20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Furniture
Materials
Stone
Vintage chest of drawers DU10 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Japanese series
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage chest of drawers DU10 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe from the Japanese series, 1958.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Pair English Regency style Chinoiserie Dressers / Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely crafted early/mid century chests of drawers in the chinoiserie style with with faux
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chinoiserie Dressers
Materials
Wood
Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Authentic east Asian herbal medicine chest hand crafted in a classic Korean / Japanese antique
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Elm
Vintage Black Lacquered Asian Inspired Chest of Drawers by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage black lacquered Asian inspired Chester drawers by century furniture. This chest
Category
1990s American Anglo-Japanese Dressers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Large Tansu 1860s-1900s/Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old large Japanese chest of drawers.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Paper Pasted Tansu / Cabinet Sideboard / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an original item made by pasting old Japanese paper on an old Japanese chest of drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Georgian-Style Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Georgian-style black lacquer with gilt / gold Chinoiserie decoration chest of drawers with two (2
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Beautiful Japanese Tansu Chest with Two Drawers.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Japanese Tansu Chest with two drawers. Made of light Kiri wood and iron.
Category
20th Century Japanese Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
19th Century Japanese Shop Tansu, Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Japanese double stacked (two tansus) with drawers. Can be separated into two separate
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique wooden drawers/1868-1920/tasteful chest
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japan.
The warm texture peculiar to cedar wood stands out, and the rustic simplicity of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sword Chest With Two Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. Japanese Katana - sword chest on contemporary iron base. Hinoki wood. Custom iron base.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique, Tansu , Chest of Drawers Meiji Period, 1879
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old tansu. It was made in Japan in the 12th year of the Meiji era (1879).
It has a
Category
Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Tansu Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous mid-20th century Japanese pine tansu stacked chest with five drawers total, and black
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$3,800
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Tansu Traveling Chest with Multiple Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period tansu traveling chest from the 19th century with multiple drawers, and iron
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Japanese Todana Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese kiri wood todanda chest with 8 small drawers over 2 long drawers and iron mounts.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$1,295
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1900s/Chests of Drawers Cabinet Shelf Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a black chest from Japan.
Made of cedar tree.
Furniture from the Edo period to the Meiji
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Early Meiji Era
1868-
Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Early Meiji Era (1868-1912) .
The gently worn
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tansu Chests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu chests. These are out of a great Palm Springs estate. These are
Category
20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$5,000
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chests of Drawers WabiSabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
smoothly.
The drawers have been cleaned and sanitized.
This is a very rare piece of Japanese furniture
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers, Meiji Period(1868-1912), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique chest of drawers.
It was made in the Meiji period(1868-1912).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
.
The inside of the drawers have also been cleaned and are very clean.
This is a gem of Japanese style
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Black Tansu 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese black drawer storage.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer storage.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Meiji Era
1868-1912
Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912).
Made of cedar wood
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Drawer 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Office Chest of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese drawer storage used in Office.
This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi Storage Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s/Tansu Chests of Drawers Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a Japanese chest with old wheels.
In Japan, this is called "Kuruma Nagamochi".
Furniture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Chests of Drawers Wabi Sabi Storage Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji era (1860s to 1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s /Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It is made of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1860s-1900s /Chests of Drawers Storage Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is mainly made
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / Tansu Storage Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It is made of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chests of Drawers Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It is made of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s/Tansu Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Mingei Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese drawer.
This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It is made of
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique, Chest of drawers, Meiji to Taisho Period Early
1900s
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique drawer.
This item was crafted during the Meiji to Taisho era(Early'1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers /Meiji Period /Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique. It is a very old drawer made during the Meiji Period(1868 – 1912
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Chests of Drawers Tansu
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese storage box.
This furniture is from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s).
It
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tansu 1800s-1860s/Chest of Drawers Cabinet Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese breast with old wheels.
In Japan, it is called "car longevity".
Furniture from the end
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1860s-1920s/Tansu Commodes Cabinet Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
Furniture from the Meiji era. (1860-1900s)
The material is like
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s/Tansu Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese small drawer.
It is an item of the Meiji era (1860s-1920s)
The material is cedar
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese 19th Century Meiji Kiri Wood Tansu Clothing Chest with Multiple Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period kiri wood two-section tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique, Chest of Drawers, Early Showa Period(1926-), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This chest is a vintage piece of furniture crafted early to mid-Showa period.
It was originally
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar, Cypress
1852 Edo Japanese antique wabi sabi Urushi mid Tansu chest of drawers
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
From Tohoku area, Japan.
Mid-size, dark reddish brown Urushi lacquered Tansu chest of drawers
Category
Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Monumental Rose Tarlow Japanned Dresser or Chests of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive bespoke monumental dressers or chests of drawers by Rose Tarlow that could also serve as
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers Taisho Period Early 1900s Wabi Sabi Tansu
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a very old chest of drawers from the Taisho period. (1912~1926)
Material is cedar wood
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Meiji Late 19th Century Tansu Chest with Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period wooden tansu chest from the late 19th century, with six drawers, sliding
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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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, 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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