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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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Extravagant Golden Baroque Designer Chest of Drawers with Fabric Cover
Located in Berlin, DE
Extravagant golden baroque designer chest of drawers with fabric cover Solid wood body with 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian Designer, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood-veneered chest of drawers or commode designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers or dresser designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers with cerused detailing designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden c. 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Curious Designer Chest of Drawers as Double Bass
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy solid wood chest of drawers in the shape of a double bass. Four drawers. Almost on all sides
Category

Late 20th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Curious Designer Chest of Drawers as Double Bass
Curious Designer Chest of Drawers as Double Bass
H 61.03 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and iron chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and metal chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A caved solid oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers or dresser, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

20th Century Lacquered Wood Onyx Top Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
impact. High-leg furniture of fabulous decor for antique dealers and interior designers. Chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Onyx

Handsome Designer French Provincial Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely vintage Thomasville French Provincial dresser or chest of drawers beautifully made of
Category

Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Designer Baroque Chest of Drawers, Silver Leaf
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern designer baroque chest of drawers, silver leaf. Solid beech wood and set in silver
Category

20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Stunning Designer Inlaid Marquetry Mixed Wood Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Richly inlaid and wonderfully patterned designer mixed wood chest of drawers having a lively
Category

Early 2000s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Finnish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Danish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Designer Vintage Retro 1950s John & Sylvia Reid Oak Chest of Drawers
By John & Sylvia Reid
Located in Markington, GB
Designer John & Sylvia Reid chest of drawers. Measures: Height 75cm, depth 46cm, width 76cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

André Sornay chest of drawers
By Andre Sornay
Located in LYON, FR
70's chest of drawers by designer and publisher André Sornay, famous Lyon cabinetmaker and master
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate, Beech

André Sornay chest of drawers
André Sornay chest of drawers
H 29.14 in W 34.26 in D 18.51 in
French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Napa, CA
From the Ile-de-France region, mounted on tapered legs. Jeff Miller is a furniture designer
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Chest of Drawers
French Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 18 in W 30.75 in D 32 in
21st Century WTC Chest of Drawers Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
designers conceived the WTC Chest of Drawers. Handcrafted in wood, one of the furniture towers is made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Wood

21st Century WTC Chest of Drawers Wood
21st Century WTC Chest of Drawers Wood
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Niels Clausen Rosewood 1960s Chest of Drawers
By Niels Clausen
Located in London, GB
Rarely seen chest of drawers from Danish designer Niels Clausen, produced by his own company NC
Category

Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

"Mosaic" Chest of Drawers, by Vicente Wolf
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
A chest with five drawers, by New York interior designer Vicente Wolf. This one of a kind drawer
Category

2010s Indonesian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Superb Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and seemly never used chest of drawers by the famous designer Kai Kristiansen, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Superb Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Superb Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
H 19.25 in W 33.75 in D 15.75 in
BARDO Chest of Drawers Custom Reclaimed Wood
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Our BARDO Chest of Drawers is made from 19th century relaimed one slab walnut boards and oak milled
Category

2010s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

BARDO Chest of Drawers Custom Reclaimed Wood
BARDO Chest of Drawers Custom Reclaimed Wood
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Kai Kristiansen Diminutive Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kai Kristiansen diminutive rosewood chest of drawers. Four drawers with circular cut out pulls
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Settimio Chest Of Drawers by Secondome Edizioni
Located in Geneve, CH
Settimio Chest Of Drawers by Secondome Edizioni Limited Edition Of 9 Pieces + 3 A.P. Designer
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Stacked Chests of Drawers in Limed Oak
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...

Materials

Brass

Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in MADRID, ES
authors of the day. Danish solid teak chest of drawers. This chest of drawers has three large drawers and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
H 46.46 in W 39.38 in D 30.91 in
Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A three drawer chest of drawers by modernist designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946). Constructed from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
H 37.41 in W 33.08 in D 16.15 in
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 27.56 in
Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers/Commode circa 1940
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A fine and elegant chest of drawers or commode by Paolo Buffa, circa 1940. The handsome mahogany
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian modern five-drawer cabinet by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Pair Pierre Cardin Tall Wardrobe Chests of Drawers
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Hanover, MA
reveal 6 pull-out drawers. Produced by Dilingham. White laminate with aluminum banding polished to a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Chest of Drawers, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two chest of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Edmond J. Spence, Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, Sweden, 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood chest of drawers or commode designed and produced by American designer Edmond J. Spence
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest of Drawers in Walnut
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Waalwijk, NL
States, 1950s This lovely chest of drawers is designed by British designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Blue Chest of Rationalist Drawers Wood Netherlands, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chest with six drawers designed by unknown designer. Manufactured in Netherlands in 1960s. In
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Blue Chest of Rationalist Drawers Wood Netherlands, circa 1960
Blue Chest of Rationalist Drawers Wood Netherlands, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 30.71 in W 15.75 in D 25.99 in
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Rhomboid chest of drawers in black shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its dramatic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Rhomboid chest of drawers in black shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its dramatic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Rhomboid chest of drawers in cream shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its dramatic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Commode Chest of Drawers, Jean Pascaud Style
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and stylish mahogany chest of drawers. In the style of the French designer Jean Pascaud
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Teak Chest Of Drawers By Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Danish dresser by Borge MOGENSEN, seven large spacious drawers, excellent vintage condition, all
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Antique French Chest of Drawers 19th Century Empire Commode
Located in Buxton, GB
Fabulous Empire Chest of Drawers French Origin 19th Century Blonde Walnut Bronze Details 4
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Teakwood Chest of Drawers Ry Møbler, Hans Wegner, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner teak chest of drawers for Ry Møbler, 1955; a simplistic, sturdy and aesthetic design
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Wooden Chest of Drawers by Hans von Klier, 1969
By Planula di Agliana 1, Hans Von Klier
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare and seminal piece by Hans von Klier has four drawers and is made of lacquered wood in
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Wooden Chest of Drawers by Hans von Klier, 1969
Wooden Chest of Drawers by Hans von Klier, 1969
H 33.67 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Restored Modernist Mahogany Chest of Drawers W/ Rattan Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most well-known American designers and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan

Swedish Grace Chest of drawers, Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning chest of drawers from the Swedish Grace period by Axel Einar Hjorth. Beautiful mahogany
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Rare Five-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
texture. The A of M designers were always cognizant of great furniture being produced by rival
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Restored Modern Chest by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping chest from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

"Master Blaster" 21st Century Chest of Drawers with Ebony Inlays
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
This handmade chest of drawers was conceived by the designer Ivan Paradisi as a tribute to the
Category

2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Maple

"Robot" chest of drawers by Mario Botta, Ed.Alias 1989
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Renens, CH
architect and designer Mario Botta designed the Robot 619 chest of drawers. Since then it has become a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Leather Chest of drawers Scala, Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
Two drawers chest of drawers / nightstand by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Leather

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Designer Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of designer chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and beech, all designer chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Designer chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of designer chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern designer chest of drawers are of considerable interest. John & Sylvia Reid, John Keal and P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik each produced beautiful designer chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Designer Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,900, while they’re typically $672 on the low end and $10,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Designer Chest Of Drawers
  • 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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