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1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very unusual chest of drawers with curved sides and inlays on the top and drawer fronts. An antique
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
$8,101
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
Fancy Modern Designer Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy modern designer chest of drawers in Baroque style 2-drawer bodies, solid wood body. Fogged
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Fancy Modern Designer Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style
Fancy Modern Designer Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style
$1,801
H 32.29 in W 43.31 in D 18.9 in
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

A Fine Bur Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers The chest has can unusual combinatio
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Fine Bur Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers The chest has can unusual combination of drawers, 2
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Swedish chest with four drawers and a door, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Unusual Swedish chest with four drawers and a door, 19th C.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century unusual two-piece chest of drawers. The top is made up of oak planks, and has a
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Rosewood

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
$7,795
H 43.75 in W 44.25 in D 26.13 in
Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest
Located in London, GB
This rare and unusual late Georgian chest of drawers feature 3 bottom oak lined drawers with 3
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest
Early 19th C. Mahogany Chest of Drawers Storage Chest
$3,157
H 33.88 in W 25.25 in D 17.25 in
Unusual 19th Century Style Italian Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Italian 19th-century style leather panel chest on stand, with nine drawers having monkey
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Baroque Commodes and Chests of ...

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Leather, Wood

Unusual 19th Century Style Italian Chest
Unusual 19th Century Style Italian Chest
$12,267 / item
H 41.5 in W 42.25 in D 16.5 in
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960. Unusual mid century chest of drawers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Pine

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
$2,052
H 25.75 in W 41.6 in D 18.25 in
English Oak Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
the chest of drawers Small unusual model the chest of drawers has a superb patina and is in perfect
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Antique 18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Oak Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century
English Oak Chest Of Drawers, Early 18th Century
$4,408
H 32.68 in W 37.8 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
$8,400 / item
H 32 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Late 18th Century Italian Walnut High Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century unusual tall chest of drawers in walnut with bronze with inlay detail. Original
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Early 20th century walnut Queen Anne inspired chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual Queen Anne inspired chest of drawers fitted with a mirror circa 1910. Quite possibly made
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian mahogany watch and clock repairer’s chest having a shaped gallery with a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Unusual Empire Mahogany Chest with Dressing Mirror, ca. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Unusual Empire Mahogany Chest with Dressing Mirror, dating from the first quarter of the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror

Unusual Pair Curved Venetian Bombe Chests / Stands , Italy, 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very Unusual Matched Pair of Curved Venetian Bombe Chests or Stands , Made in Italy, 3 drawers
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Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unusual Modernist 8-Drawer Walnut Chest by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill
Located in Buffalo, NY
design,, Superior quality and construction, unusual sculpted hand pulls, dovetail joinery, Two doors with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Empire Style Vitrine Light Up Display Cabinet Pedestal Chest of Drawers NINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Grosfeld House
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grosfeld House unusual cabinet display chest of drawers mirror vanity MINT!
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20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unusual Sculptural Design Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dressser
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid Century Modern high chest dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Unusual Italian Beaded Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual 20th century Italian beaded crystal chandelier in the manner of Bagues. Circa 1920. The
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Unusual Italian Beaded Chandelier
Unusual Italian Beaded Chandelier
$6,400
H 36 in W 32 in D 32 in
Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Serpentine Commodes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of early 20th century walnut serpentine commodes, each of with two short drawers
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Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in London, GB
A tall Japanese tansu/chest of drawers of highly unusual proportions . Four drawers with storage
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
Unusual Tall Meiji Period Japanese Tansu Wabi Sabi
$3,940
H 36.03 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Period Painted Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming unusual small proportioned Neoclassical chest of drawers from 18th-century Sweden in
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Mid 20th C. Painted Wood Commode w/Unusual Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden commode with three drawers and unusual front feet. This vintage chest from France
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unusual Antique French Walnut 2-Drawer Commode with Iron Pulls, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
walnut wood in the 1800s, the chest of drawers has a sinuous form. The arbalete front apron, which is
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Iron

Layered Wood Sideboard with Unusual Blackened Metal and Brass Sculptural Base
Located in New York, NY
Layered wood sideboard with unusual blackened metal and brass sculptural base by Zenilli and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World s Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
very striking and complements the simple form. This unusual chest of drawers is a signature piece that
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

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Birdseye Maple

Ceramic Miniature Chest ca 1970 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual miniature chest of drawers by Virginia Podufaly, ca' 1970's. She was one of the founders
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Ceramic Miniature Chest ca
 1970
s
Ceramic Miniature Chest ca
 1970
s
$750
H 11 in W 11.25 in D 8 in

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Antique 20th Century Unusual Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany ( REF AF-3662 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This exceptional 20th-century mahogany chest of drawers is a truly rare and unusual piece
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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1950 Unusual Asymmetrical Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual chest of drawers, composed by four drawers, two sliding doors, and two shelves all made in
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1950 Unusual Asymmetrical Maple Chest of Drawers
1950 Unusual Asymmetrical Maple Chest of Drawers
H 45.67 in W 16.93 in D 63.78 in
MidCentury Chest of Drawers with Rio Palisander Veneer and Nickel Plated Metals
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Unusual Chest of Drawers covered Rio Palisander veneer with nickel-plated metal parts.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander

Unusual English Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A top quality and very unusual 19th century rosewood chest of drawers with beautiful hand-carved
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Antique 1850s English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unusual English Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Unusual English Rosewood Chest of Drawers
H 44.75 in W 50.75 in D 23 in
Unusual Victorian Mahogany Chest
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
Unusual Victorian mahogany chest A very unusual Victorian mahogany narrow chest of drawers
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Victorian Mahogany Chest
Unusual Victorian Mahogany Chest
H 53.9 in W 37.4 in D 15.2 in
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Manchester, GB
Lovely Victorian mahogany chest of drawers unusual to be serpentine fronted. Standing on large
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 54 in W 53.25 in D 23.25 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest with Unusual Drawer Configuration
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality late 18th century mahogany chest on chest with extremely unusual drawer
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Cornish Pine Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Unusual Antique Pine Bow Front Chest of Drawers from Cornwall,England with Wooden Knobs and Bun
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century George III Period Mahogany Antique Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant and unusual antique chest of drawers with serpentine front. This chest of drawers has a
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Small Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany ( REF AF-3636 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This rare and unusual 18th-century chest of drawers is a beautifully crafted piece made from rich
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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Bow Front Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany ( REF AF-3446 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
. With its unusual size, this chest of drawers not only offers functionality but also serves as a
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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual French Dresser
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
An unusual 19th C French Chest Dresser in original paint, and locks, hardware. Top is painted wood
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unusual French Dresser
Unusual French Dresser
H 36 in W 48.25 in D 20.75 in
Unusual Northern European commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful walnut bronze inlaid three drawer commode. Shaped drawers with original hardware. Lovely
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Northern European commode
Unusual Northern European commode
H 29.5 in W 41 in D 24.5 in
Unusual Concave Shaped Commode
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique, 19th century carved oak two-door commode having a "D" shaped facade and an inset rouge royal marble top.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Unusual Concave Shaped Commode
Unusual Concave Shaped Commode
H 33.5 in W 46 in D 25.5 in
Unusual 18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Arbalette Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual 18th century Dutch burl walnut arbalette commode with four functioning drawers, each
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare and Unusual Austrian Spherical Commode on Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Spherical cabinet with three drawers fitted with (later) bone pulls crowned with a disc shaped
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Bone, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Pearwood, Walnut

Rococo Style Diminutive Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusual Danish modern diminutive chest of drawers in the Rococo style, bombe shaped, in light oak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Rococo Style Diminutive Chest
Rococo Style Diminutive Chest
H 31 in W 31 in D 21.5 in
Unusual Antique French Inlaid Bronze Bedside Table, Louis XV
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
drawers. Dimensions- 63cm wide, 69cm tall, 37cm deep See my other ads for more french furniture.
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unusual Early 18th Century Lignum Vitae or Gaïac Bow Fronted Commode
Located in London, GB
Bow fronted crossbanded Régence commode opening with three long drawers. Lignum Vitae parquetry
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Antique 1720s French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

17th Century Oak Geometrical Tallboy Chest
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1650. An unusual and very early chest of drawers in superb condition and boasting a
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Antique 1650s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Oak Geometrical Tallboy Chest
17th Century Oak Geometrical Tallboy Chest
H 60.63 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
19th c. Continental Commode
Located in Savannah, GA
Unusual mahogany cabinet/chest of drawers with rogue marble top.
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th c. Continental Commode
19th c. Continental Commode
H 33 in W 49 in D 23 in
English oak Linen press 18th Cent
By Denton Gardner Ltd.
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Unusual linen press, English oak chest of drawers with brass handles
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English oak Linen press  18th Cent
English oak Linen press  18th Cent
H 73 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
Unusual Post-Modern Chest of Drawers by Stephen Whittlesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unusual, Post-Modern chest of drawers by New England artisan Stephen Whittlesey. Wonderfully
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Black and Laconic Bar Cabinet Stern, in Style of Ethnic Minimalism
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Port Orchard, WA
laconic forms. The unusual position of the chest of drawers, which immediately attracts attention, however
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Queen Ann Walnut Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
unusual Georgian writing chest of drawers has a metamorphic desk that pulls out with the top drawer that
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual chest of drawers in original pale blue paint. Measures: 27.75” W x 18” D x 41.5” H.
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Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

George III Chest of Drawers
George III Chest of Drawers
H 41.5 in W 27.75 in L 41.5 in
Coconut shell Chest of drawers with Brass Buckle Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
An elegant and unusual chest of drawers clad in crushed coconut with buckle straps as hardware
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Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Two Tone Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unusual Chest of drawers with 6 drawers and a door. The drawers have very interesting finish
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Danish chest of drawers in teak and cane Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic shaped Danish chest of drawers by unknown designer, Denmark 1960. This unusual chest of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pilastro chest of drawers by Tjerk Reijenga Holland 1960
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
unusual chest of drawers is quite rare as you will mostly find the wall mounted systems by Pilastro and
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum, Metal

Mid 19th Century, Small and Unusual Baroque Style Chest of Drawers, Scandinavian
Located in Greven, DE
Unusual chest of drawers in baroque style Scandinavia (?) yew, burl wood middle of 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of...

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Yew, Burl

Unusual Raffia Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Raffia Chest of Drawers with Brass Pulls
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Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unusual Raffia Chest of Drawers
Unusual Raffia Chest of Drawers
H 35.5 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Unusual Regency Chest-of-Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fine late Regency mahogany bow-front chest of unusual proportions, original turned handles, circa
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual Regency Chest-of-Drawers
Unusual Regency Chest-of-Drawers
H 42.5 in W 27 in D 19.5 in
Unusual George II Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
unusual European George II walnut serpentine chest of drawers with graduated drawers, canted blind
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unusual George II Chest of Drawers
Unusual George II Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 47 in D 21 in
Unusual Victorian Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual and outstanding 19th century Victorian antique walnut chest of drawers with an attractive
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Horn and Bone Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly unusual bone and horn parquetry veneer three drawer chest in an all over tumbling block
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unusual Petite Chest of Drawers in Bamboo
Located in Pasadena, CA
Cute little 3 drawer dresser with rounded drawers on all four sides.
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality walnut chest of drawers having a quality walnut top above two
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Pair of Mid-Century Cerused Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of mid-century cerused chests of drawers.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unusual Antique Victorian Miniature Quality Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian miniature quality mahogany chest of drawers having a quality rectangular
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Unusual Antique William IV Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Very large impressive William IV mahogany chest of drawers in good original condition, dating from
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Antique 1840s English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Unusual George IV Parcel-Gilt Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful George IV parcel-gilt rosewood chest of drawers with lotus flower carved columns and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

1960s English Unique Unusual Star Shaped Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, England
A very unusual and elegant star-shaped Walnut chest of drawers featuring three small drawers of
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Painted Chest of Drawers with Side Shelves, France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual three-drawer chest of drawers with a lovely patina showing duck-egg and dark blue, red and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Paul Mccobb for Calvin chests unusual pulls 10 drawers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A most unusual pair of Paul Mccobb for Calvin's Irwin Collection pair of chests with 10 drawers in
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unusual Campaign Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Sunburst Carved Drawer Fronts
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual Anglo-Raj British Campaign chest of drawers in rosewood carved sunburst motif on the
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Early 20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Rare and Unusual Mid-Century Maitland-Smith Chest of Many Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual Mid-Century Maitland-Smith chest of many drawers, 34 to be exact. The case and
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual Antique British Colonial Chest of Drawers. Circa 1920
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Chest of Drawers
Antique Chest of Drawers
H 45 in W 65.5 in D 23 in
Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual chinoiserie chest of drawers as it is only 13 inches deep. Five graduated drawers with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
H 42 in W 47 in D 13 in
Unusual Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Georgian walnut double dome chest on chest with a fitted interior 10 section top, above
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Antique 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Unusual Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
Unusual Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
H 87 in W 43 in D 22.75 in
Scottish Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Aberfoyle (Scottish) greyed fruitwood chest of drawers. With a ribbon carved and molded
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Georgian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

Scottish Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Scottish Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
H 35.38 in W 43.25 in D 19.63 in
Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming and quite unusual Victorian period chest of drawers. This was made in England & it dates
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 19 in D 16 in
Antique Shaped Front Walnut Chest on Chest of Unusual Design
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine antique walnut shaped chest on chest of excellent quality. English, circa 1900. This
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Unusual wooden chest of drawers, sublime patina, rests of old paint.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
H 30.71 in W 50.01 in D 29.53 in
Swedish Exo-Skeleton Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual Swedish design chest of drawers made from walnut and birch wood, completely restored.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George II Ash Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An unusual George II ash chest-of-drawers with end-cut top and original brass handles and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Ash

George II Ash Chest of Drawers
George II Ash Chest of Drawers
H 37.5 in W 39 in D 21 in
Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual mid 18th Century chest of drawers, circa 1750. This chest of drawers is of large
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers
H 34.26 in W 49.61 in D 27.17 in

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Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
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2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
$8,674 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
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Located in Plymouth, GB
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Located in CHARLESTON, SC
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2010s English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Elm, Burl

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Located in İstiklal, TR
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
21st Century Gallery Cabinet, Inlay in Olive Root, Maple, Ash, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
This tall cabinet in ash tree and olive burl features a front that, with the use of black ash and whitened maple wood, reproduces a trompe d'oeil expertly executed with artisanal met...
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Iron

21st Century Gallery Cabinet, Inlay in Olive Root, Maple, Ash, Made in Italy
21st Century Gallery Cabinet, Inlay in Olive Root, Maple, Ash, Made in Italy
$7,281 Sale Price
20% Off
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Talitha Nickel and Abalone Console Cabinet
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Our Talitha collection is crafted from nickel-plated metal with hand-stamped patterns applied to minimalist, modernist forms. The surface is reminiscent of silver leaf it emits that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Cabinets

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Nickel

Talitha Nickel and Abalone Console Cabinet
Talitha Nickel and Abalone Console Cabinet
$2,240 Sale Price / item
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Bronze Hand of a Lady
Located in New York, NY
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Bronze

Bronze Hand of a Lady
Bronze Hand of a Lady
$300
H 4 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
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Located in Centennial, CO
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Tin

Antique 1904 Swedish Large Chocolate Tin
Antique 1904 Swedish Large Chocolate Tin
$495
H 7.25 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
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Located in Zürich, CH
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Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free shaped wall sconces made of layers of green splatter like Murano glass pieces covering a metal structure with three sources of light.
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2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Green Spatters Murano Glass Wall Sconces
$1,453 / item
H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 3.15 in
Vintage Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Screen
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Chinese eight panel coromandel screen composed of wood and lacquer. This screen depicts daily life on one side and a landscape with birds and fauna on the other side.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Screen
Vintage Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Screen
$4,800
H 96 in W 130 in D 0.88 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Upholstered Queen Temple Shaped Headboard in Queen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage headboard upholstered in a floral fabric. Beautiful piping trim detailing. Acquired at a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric

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Unusual Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of unusual chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all unusual chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Unusual chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of unusual chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Victorian unusual chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Unusual chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Broyhill, Henredon and Johnson Furniture Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Unusual Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for unusual chest of drawers start at $1,350 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $5,150.

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 Unusual Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    Dressers 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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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