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"China" Commode by Børge Mogensen
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
"China" commode in all oak with stunning brass hardware. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in the 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great origin...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Commode by Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Commode "RY16" in teak designed by Hans J Wegner for RY cabinetmakers in 1956. Great original condition. Made in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
$2,800
Post Modern Pencil Reed 6 Drawer Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Post Modern Pencil Reed bamboo 6 drawer featuring 6 drawers and curved front corners
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Fine 18th Century South German Inlaid Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Fantastic South German walnut inlaid three-drawer commode. Having amboyna burl inlays on all sides and across drawer-fronts, bronze hardware, ebonized trim and an inverted breakfront...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Amboyna
Walnut and Burl Walnut Queen Anne Lowboy or Dressing Table
Located in Nashville, TN
in transitions to Georgian ( George I ) , with choice walnut veneers .. Mixture of burl and oyster cut veneers. Rich , uneven color and staining through out. Obvious fading,.Very p...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fritz Haller for USM Storage Unit, Custom Color
By Usm Haller, Fritz Haller
Located in Chicago, IL
Fritz Haller for USM Storage Unit, Custom Color, Tubular supports with metal shelves and drawer and drawer fronts. Three high and three wide compartments, with Six with pull-out stor...
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Vintage 1970s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
CASSETTIERA Vintage vimini e bambu
Anno 1970
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questa bellissima cassettiera vintage in vimini e bambù risale all'anno 1970.
E' realizzata in legno rivestito da una trama in rattan e le maniglie sono rivestite in giunco. Ha due...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
Baker Bleached Walnut Campaign Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Baker bleached walnut four-drawer Campaign style commode. Brass corner guard detailing and brass flush drop bail pulls. Recessed square block feet. Finished on all four sides.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small French Commode in the
Transitional
Style from Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Small French good quality 'Transitional' style commode from Paris from the early to mid 20th Century. Fabricated in Kingwoood, inlays and nicely detailed bronze mounts. Original Bres...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Arthur Umanoff Miniature Chest of Drawers
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff chest. Original finish with excellent patina. Other sets are available.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Biedermeier chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1830. Made of pine and covered in a vibrant
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dressers
Materials
Birch
Neoclassical Style Marble-Top Dresser Chest of Drawers by Sherrill
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant signed Sherrill Furniture neoclassical style three-drawer dresser with black marble top.
Exceptional craftsmanship throughout including round brass drawer pulls.
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Desk, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers with pull out desk, circa 1840. Each of the three
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Dressers
1940s English Limed Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
, 17 in – 43.2 cm deep and 35 ½ in – 90 cm in height. This chest of drawers would make a fine addition
Category
Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Escutcheons
Located in New York, NY
A more informal chest of highly figured solid birch, unveneered, with little ornamentation as was
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
Pair of Vintage Bamboo Rattan Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An excellent pair of vintage chests of drawers in bamboo and rattan. These were made in England
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th c. South American Wood Chest of Drawers with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marino, CA
Large South American chest of drawers intricately inlaid with a variety of woods and mother of
Category
Antique 19th Century Peruvian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of 1830s Cherrywood Austria Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in Roma, Lazio
Pair of Biedermeier commodes with five drawers plus one secretly in head. Completely veneered in
Category
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Italian Cane Organic Modern Pedestal Chest of Drawers
By Bielecky Brothers, Dal Vera
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Amazing midcentury bamboo, Rattan and wicker desk with drawers. This wonderful piece was designed
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British colonial style chest with six large drawers for plenty of storage crafted with a bamboo
Category
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
North German Biedermeier Pine Chest of Drawers, circa 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
North German pine chest of drawers, circa 1840. Transitional style between provincial Biedermeier
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
"BM 64" Tall Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen
By P. Lauritsen
Son 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 64 - tall chest of drawers in oak with eight drawers with brass handles. Maker P. Lauritzen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early Teak Chest of Drawers by Illums Bolighus, Denmark
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Southampton, NJ
An extremely rare and early teak chest of drawers manufactured by Illums Bolighus having ovular
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
German Louis Philippe Chest of Drawers in Pine, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
German Louis Philippe pine 4 drawer chest of drawers with working locks and pulls that also
Category
Antique 1860s German Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
American Cherry and Tiger maple Graduated Chest of Drawers. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Cherry and Tiger Maple graduated three drawer chest with Period brasses , carved scalloped
Category
Antique 1810s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Paris, IDF
chest of drawers, while bright brass handles are strong, adding eye-catching touches. The brass handles
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl Debonair Collection 10-Drawer Lacquered Chest of Drawers, circa 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest of drawers with brass X pulls. A high quality dresser or commode from
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Riviera Chest of Drawers in Vienna Straw, Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century chest of drawers fully made in rattan and Vienna straw with Brass knobs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Hermes Orange Lacquer Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern three-drawer teak chest newly refinished in shiny dark orange lacquer on round
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Hermès Tan Leather Chest with Drawers, Cabinet, Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s
By i4 Mariani, Hermès, Guido Faleschini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hermès Tan leather chest with drawers, cabinet armoire, i4 Mariani Italy 1970s. Guido Faleschini
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cini Boeri for Arflex, Rare Mid-Century "Cubotto" Chest of Drawers, circa 1968
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Milan, IT
Cini Boeri for Arflex, Mid-Century Orange "Cubotto" chest of drawers, circa 1968
Wonderful jewel
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Faux Tortoise and Grasscloth Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury three-drawer British Colonial style chests with faux tortoise frames and applied
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Grasscloth
Arthur Umanoff Miniature Chest
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful Arthur Umanoff chest. Original finish with excellent patina.
Other sets are available.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Blond Tall Mid Century Modern Five Drawer High Chest Bottom Cedar Chest.
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Blond tall Mid-Century Modern five-drawer high chest. Nice sculptural high chest dresser. Burl wood
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Commode with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful chest of drawers with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia with palmtrees patterns on the face
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Raffia, Rattan
Maple
Patinated Brass Chest by Edmond Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Phoenix, AZ
8 drawer chest of drawers by Edmond Spence circa mid 1950's. This example has beautiful flame
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Coursed Oak Mid-Century Modern High Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice sculptural cerused oak seven drawers dresser with floating top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Swedish Five-Drawer Tall Chest in Pine, circa 1880
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Swedish chest with applied turned snails. All original including hardware.
Drawers open and close
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paul McCobb Planner Group Jewelry Chest for Winchendon Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Chicago, IL
Furniture. It could sit on a vanity, chest, table, or desk and be used to organize any type or collection of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elegant Credenza or Chest by Edward Wormley for Drexel
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Credenza or Chest, designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel's "Precedent" line, circa 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Metal
Seven-Drawer Chest Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Seven Drawer Chest Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Bleached mahogany with leather base. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
Teak Chest/Dresser by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, circa 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful four-drawer teak chest designed in 1950 by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler having
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Streamlined Art Deco Bow Fronted Low Chest in Mahogany and Black Lacquer
By Modernage Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This elegant streamlined Art Deco low chest was realized by The Modern Age Furniture Company in the
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Commodes Giorgina Castiglioni Italy, 1960s
By Bilumen, Giorgina Castiglioni
Located in Vienna, AT
Soace Age vintage orange commodes or chest of drawers Storage container from plastic Depositato
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Rustic Continental ‘Portuguese’ 18th Century Orange and Blue Painted Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental (Portuguese) 18th century orange and blue painted commode with two drawers and a
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Old Colony Bleached Walnut and Mahogany Commodes
By Old Colony Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Four-drawer low chests featuring finely grained bleached walnut, with cross cut mahogany edging to
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of John Stuart 3 Drawer Commodes
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Pair of John Stuart 3 drawer commodes.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Anna Castelli Ferrieri Set of Componibili Storage Units by Kartell
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, George Beylerian
Located in Highland, IN
The imminently flexible Componibili storage units designed by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell is a modular system of ABS plastic components which can stack in a variety of configu...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
French Louis XV Style Semanier, circa 1940
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
drawers. Semaine (meaning week) in English is where the world semainier is derived. Today these pieces
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Inlaid Late 18th/ Early 19th Century Neoclassical Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
top, sides, and front decorated with a pair of doves atop a flower-filled urn; three stacked drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edmond Spence Maple Cane
Brass Highboy
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Phoenix, AZ
drawers with beautiful flame grained maple drawer fronts, two tone maple legs and inset patinated brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo Boby Mobile Office Organizer B33
By Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
Joe Colombo Boby storage organizing trolley with three levels and three drawers (model B33). From
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Commode with Top Shelf, Denmark, 1960
Located in Madrid, ES
Commode with top shelf. Solid wooden structure and teak plated. Yoke shape leg. Elevated top shelf.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rare American Art Deco Dresser, circa 1927
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare American Art Deco chest or dresser, made by Widdicomb, circa 1927. This design was featured in
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
"China" Commode by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
China commode in all oak with stunning brass hardware. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in the 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Orange Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of orange chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique orange chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. We have 215 antique and vintage orange chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Orange chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Orange chest of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made orange chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Børge Mogensen, Aymeric Lefort and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Orange Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $599 on the low end and $60,000 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 Orange Chest Of 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 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 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 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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