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Antique Style Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers by Alfred COX for Heals, 1950s
By Alfred Cox, Heal
s
Located in South Shields, GB
An antique-style walnut tallboy chest of drawers by Alfred Cox, circa 1950s. These pieces would
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Teak from AY Crown Furniture, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from AY Crown Furniture - which is a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Teak from AY Crown Furniture, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from AY Crown Furniture - which is a beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Antique Styled by Park American Federal Cherry Tallboy Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Park"". Features a rectangular tallboy chest of six drawers with half cut applied barley twist columns
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Dressers
Materials
Cherry
John Widdicomb Regency Style Tallboy with Seven Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in Astoria, NY
An impressively large tallboy chest of drawers and dresser, produced circa 1960s by John Widdicomb
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Chest of Drawers, c1950
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Century Modern Danish teak chest of drawers c1950
A great quality Danish modern tallboy chest of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Peter Hayward for Uniflex, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Mid century chest of drawers
- Manufactured in the UK by Uniflex
- Designed by Peter Hayward
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
1960
s, Vintage Chest of Drawers by Loughborough
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage tallboy chest of drawers in wood and brass. This was made by Loughborough
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage circa 1960s Small Tallboy Chest of Five Drawers Great Side Lamp Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage circa 1960s small tallboy chest of drawers
A
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960s Pair of Vintage Chest of Drawers by Richard Hornby
By Richard Hornby, Fyne Ladye
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely rare pair of vintage tallboy chest of drawers. They were made in England
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960
s Vintage Chest of Drawers by Loughborough
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage tallboy chest of drawers in wood and brass. This was made by Loughborough
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1930
s Art Deco Pollard Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning original Art Deco period tallboy chest of drawers in pollard oak. This was
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely fully restored age hand dyed brown leather luggage tallboy chest of
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely fully restored age hand dyed brown leather luggage tallboy chest of
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Tallboy Chest or Bank of Drawer Made in Italy by Consorzio Mobili Mahogany Frame
By Consorzio Mobili
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tallboy chest of drawers
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Made in Italy Consorzio Mobili Large Chest of Drawers Sideboard Part Large Suite
By Consorzio Mobili
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
have the matching Tallboy chest of drawers, pair of bedside tables, dressing table with mirror and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Miniature Salesman Sample American Empire Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
American Empire miniature salesman sample tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1850s. Made from
Category
Antique 1850s American Empire Models and Miniatures
Materials
Oak, Pine
Georgian Tallboy Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Georgian circa 1780 tallboy mahogany chest on chest of drawers.
Solid and strong... splits into
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Antique 1780s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Oak Country Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian 18th century rustic oak country tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
Attractive
Category
Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers, Tallboy
Located in Praha, CZ
- This commode features six drawers
- The item was carefully refurbished.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy – Chest-on-Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality
A fine-quality
Category
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
Lovely age, colour and patina
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy – Chest-on-Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – Fine Quality
A fine-quality
Category
Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
This is a lovely chest
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian 18th century oak tallboy chest on chest of drawers C1770
Category
Antique 1770s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Coin / Jewelery Chest of Drawers, Tallboy, France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Coin / jewelery chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
Category
Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Chest of Drawers, Broderna Miller, Sweden, Teak Tallboy
By Bröderna Miller
Located in London, GB
A rare Midcentury Swedish commode tallboy by Broderna Miller. Constructed from oak and teak with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Chest of Drawers, Georgian Squat Tallboy
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a well-proportioned Georgian, antique squat tall boy, chest of drawers dating to circa 1750
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
A fine quality 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Chest of Drawers, Oak, English, Georgian, Tallboy, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers in oak. An English, late Georgian tallboy dating to late 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Chest of Drawers, Oak, English, Georgian, Tallboy, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers in oak. An English, late Georgian tallboy dating to late 18th
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Gentleman
s Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Georgian, Circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy. An English, mahogany and oak chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Late Victorian Antique Tallboy, 19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a late Victorian, antique tallboy, a 19th century English chest of drawers dating circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Large chest of drawers, seven-drawer chest, teak, “Tallboy” model, Denmark 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chest of drawers. Six large drawers with large curved handles provide ample
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Victorian Crescent Furniture Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Crescent Line dresser or chest. Made of oak featuring five drawers and southwestern
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
This is a lovely
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers.
This is a
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Empire Cherry Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century American Empire tallboy chest or dresser featuring four drawers and quarter
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Located in Lewes, England
C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Midcentury Danish Chest of Six Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, 1960s, Denmark
Located in The Hague, NL
This midcentury Danish design chest of 6 drawers, tallboy in teak was made in Denmark in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Early Victorian, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy, dating to the early Victorian period
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Tallboy, English, Flame Mahogany, Tall Chest of Drawers, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy. An English, flame mahogany tall chest of drawers, dating to the early
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Chiffonier Tallboy, Mid-1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers writing desk chiffonier in top grade golden birch veneers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Bedroom, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers. An English, oak bedroom tallboy dating to the Georgian period
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Grand Chest of Drawers, English, Walnut, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique grand chest on chest of drawers. An English, walnut and mahogany tallboy, dating
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Mahogany, Tallboy, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, mahogany tallboy, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Georgian, c.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's chest of drawers. An English, oak tallboy of squat proportion
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Tallboy, English, Flame, Grand Chest of Drawers, Victorian, Circa 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tallboy. An English, flame mahogany grand chest of drawers, dating to the mid
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
American Furniture Company Gothic Revival Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
American Furniture Company Gothic or Spanish Renaissance Revival tallboy dresser, Circa 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Harrods Kennedy Small Tallboy Size Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sized Bachelors chest of drawers
This piece was made by R.E.H Kennedy and retailed through Harrods
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique American Empire Crotch Walnut Tallboy Dresser Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
"An exquisite American Empire tallboy dresser or chest of drawers with mirror. Made of crotch
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Chest of Drawers with a Stone Top, Tallboy, France, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers - bedside table from the beginning of the 20th century.
Dimensions
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Danish Chest of Drawers, Tallboy in Teak, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Stylish tall chest of drawers from Denmark, designed in the 1960s. Crafted from warm teak wood and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1840 Grey Blue
Located in Lewes, England
C 1840 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1870 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
C 1870 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Crescent Furniture Mirrored Oak Tallboy Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century crescent line highboy vanity dresser or chest. Made of oak featuring a vanity mirror
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Oak
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Tallboy Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of tallboy chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct tallboy chest of drawers — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are 621 antique and vintage tallboy chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Tallboy 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. mid-century modern, Georgian and Victorian tallboy chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Kai Kristiansen, G Plan Furniture and Meredew each produced beautiful tallboy chest of drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Tallboy Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,497, while they’re typically $348 on the low end and $98,500 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 Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
- 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 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 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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