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Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
18th Century Danish oak and stand chest, 4-drawer chest Ca. 1700.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Danish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Oak
Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 4 drawer chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest. Featuring a rectangular design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
WILLIAM 1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine W1V Period Mahogany 4 drawer chest
Quality Figured Mahogany veneer on top & Drawer fronts
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest f Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Miniature Salesman Sample 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Naples, FL
This charming miniature salesman sample 4 drawer chest is perfect for collectors who appreciate
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Fine Burr Walnut Georgian Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut Revival 4 drawer chest circa 1920s
In the Manner of Queen Anne & George 1st
Burr
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item features tooled
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Pair of American Modern 4 Drawer Chests / Desk, Russel Wright, Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of matching 4 drawer chests designed by Russel Wright. American Modern /Conant Ball
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Pair of Small 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Night Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Small 4 drawer Chest of Drawers, Night Tables
These are wonderful little chests, they
Category
Antique 1880s Adam Style Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Vittorio Dassi Italian Mid-Century Modern Fruitwood and Bronze 4-Drawer Chest
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern 4-drawer chest with a lightly vertically striped fruitwood veneer, with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Fruitwood
H 28 in W 62 in D 20.25 in
Johnson Carper Mid Century Walnut Formica Top 4 Drawer Chest Dresser Highboy
By Johnson Carper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Johnson Carper mid century walnut formica top 4 drawer chest dresser highboy. Item features formica
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
Category
2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Directoire 4 Drawer Chest in solid Cherry, white and grey lacquers, wood stain
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Walnut and Brass Ring 4-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut chests with four drawers with two brass ring drawer pulls each.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Vintage Century Furniture Omni Collection 4 Drawer Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
storage capacity of this gem is noteworthy. Drawer fronts are comprised of 5 horizontal convex cubes with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Beaux Arts Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Mahogany Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany brass hardware bachelor chest compact dresser by Harvey
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th
Category
2010s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cherry
H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Antique 19th Century Georgian Burl and Walnut Petite 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic burled top and drawer fronts. Hand planed drawers, original hardware, and a unique
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Wood Drawer Knobs
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage 4 drawer chest of drawers in very good condition.
Chest has been refinished at some point
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Elegant Chartreuse Bombay Style Commode/ Chest of Drawers
By Grange
Located in East Hampton, NY
Whimsical Bombay style 4 drawer chest commode in an amazing chartreuse lacquer. Ample storage and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Indian teak 4 drawer chest of drawers with iron handles and escutcheons, circa 1910
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous full sized 19th century French faux bamboo 4 drawer chest with original black marble top
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a 4 drawer chest in walnut with cast metal pulls, black lacquered angular legs and cast
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Edwardian 4 drawer chest of drawers.
On original wheels for easy handling. Original wooden
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid 20th century baroque revival walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
walnut commode of petit proportions.
4 drawer chest with shaped drawer fronts and top. Fitted with
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawer chest is generously scaled with
outstanding classic bombe' form.
Category
Vintage 1960s Romanian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Kai Kristiansen. a Model 394 Rosewood Dresser from Aksel Kiersgaard Denmark 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Paris, FR
Kai Kristiansen (Denmark. Born 1929)
Low, 4-drawer chest made from rosewood, produced by Aksel
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
H 20.48 in W 46.07 in D 14.18 in
19th century Biedermeier mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
biedermeier furniture with flame mahogany drawer fronts.
Good quality 4 drawer chest, 1 piece mahogany top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Burr Walnut Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870.
Good quality 4 drawer chest of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair Mid Century Modern Mahogany Twisted Solid Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT
By James Mont, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern Blonde Bleached Mahogany Twisted Solid Brass Pulls Bachelor 4 Drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 36 in D 19 in
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the late 19th century to early 20th century, this beautiful floral 4 drawer chest on a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
Russian Empire Commode Secretary
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An exceptional Russian Empire fruitwood and ebonized 4 drawer chest/secretary. The top drawer
Category
Antique 1850s European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Paul McCobb Pair of Chests in Walnut and Aluminum, 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 4 drawer chests in walnut with aluminum pulls and trim by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen.
Model 384 chest, c1960.
Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 384 Chest, c1960
Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 384 chest, c1960
Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
of a Tansu-style 4 drawer chest. We love the blackened iron hardware along with the slightly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 59.25 in W 38 in D 19.25 in
Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Polished Metal Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W37.5 D19 H38
Spacious 4 drawer chest made of walnut veneer with beautiful polished metal pulls
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 394 Low Chest, c1960.
A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 394 Low Chest, c1960.
A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Georgian Mahogany Nightstand / 4 Drawer Silver Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Georgian mahogany nightstand /4 drawer silver chest.
Offered is a Vintage Georgian
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale 4-Drawer Mahogany Bedside Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Chippendale 4-drawer mahogany bedside commode chest of drawers in great condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Venetian Serpentine Olivewood & Bronze Mounted 4 Drawer Commode / Chest
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian (18th century) olive wood chest with a serpentine front and shaped top, containing
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 32.25 in W 47 in D 22 in
19th Century Biedermeier Swedish Mahogany Secretaire Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
chest in rich mahogany. 4 drawer chest with architectural elements to the bottom drawer.
Top drawer
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
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Each Drawer Interior W 16 x D 10 1/4 x H 1 5/8 in.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak 4-Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern teak bachelor chest dresser. Recessed brass pulls.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
H 33 in W 42 in D 18 in
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare Victorian Apothecary Military Campaign four drawer brass bound chest finished with tooled
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany
Located in Charleston, SC
Very good 19th century English 4-drawer bowfront chest of drawers with figured mahogany on bracket
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 44 in D 22 in
French Pine Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
French pine four-drawer chest has the original working lock and key, and the top edge has bull nose
Category
Antique 1860s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Carved Wood Mermaid 4 Drawer Commode Nightstand or Chest France 17th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
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This beautiful wood commode includes 4 wide drawers all of which have round circular wood knobs
Category
Antique Early 17th Century French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Wood
H 42.5 in W 60 in D 21.5 in
Lema Nine Drawer Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
All 4 sides are finished making the chest of draws able to be freestanding and away from the wall
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique George III Flame Mahogany 4-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently refinished antique George III flame mahogany 4 drawer bachelor chest.
Measures 29" in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Marble Top Black Lacquer Brass Mounts 4 Drawer Bombay Dresser Chest Drawers Mint
By Weiman, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marble top black lacquer brass mounts 4 drawer Bombay dresser chest drawers mint!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 40 in D 17 in
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Rose Blush White Glass 4-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 4 drawers (options for sizes
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 40 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Rose Blush White Glass 4-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 4 drawers (options for sizes
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 40 in D 18 in
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4 Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 4 drawer chest for your home. A 4 drawer chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 3536 options for an antique or vintage 4 drawer chest now, or shop our selection of 113 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 4 drawer chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 4 drawer chest, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 4 drawer chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Baker Furniture Company and George Nelson are consistently popular.
How Much is a 4 Drawer Chest?
Prices for a 4 drawer chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $149,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,850.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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 4 Drawer Chest
- 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, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023How tall a four-drawer file cabinet is varies. However, most are at least 52 inches to accommodate four levels of standard-size hanging file folders, which are around 9.25 inches high. Find a variety of filing cabinets 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.
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