What is a chest of drawers called?

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.

What is a bachelors chest of drawers?

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.

What is a men's chest of drawers called?

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.

When was the first chest of drawers made?

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.

What is a low chest of drawers called?

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.

What is a dresser versus a chest of drawers?

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.

What is a chest of drawers with a mirror called?

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.

What is a tall chest of drawers called?

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.

Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?

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.

Haberdashery Chest Of Drawers

Vintage Industrial Drawers

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Haberdashery chest of drawers by Thiriez & Cartier Bresson. 1910 - 1920

H 7.09 in W 12.21 in D 13.78 in

Vintage Antique Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest of Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful set of age-old oak haberdashery chest of drawers, English circa 1950. - 10 glass

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Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Plywood

Vintage Antique Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest of Drawers

H 78.15 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in

Continental Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Faversham, GB

A wonderfully presented bank of haberdashery drawers in limed oak with a generous thick plank top

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Continental Haberdashery Drawers

H 33.08 in W 77.96 in D 24.61 in

Antique Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest Of Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

of drawers, classic haberdashery drawers have a unique appearance, they are often crafted from solid

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Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Oak

Antique Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest Of Drawers

H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in

Vintage Antique Industrial Georgian Oak Haberdashery Geometric Chest of Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A wonderful oak geometric chest of drawers from the Georgian era. - The oak is in an incredible

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Antique 1830s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Vintage Antique Industrial Georgian Oak Haberdashery Geometric Chest of Drawers

H 39.38 in W 36.62 in D 24.81 in

Thomasville Bank Chest of Drawers Solid Hard Wood Haberdashery Style

By Thomasville

Located in GB

chest of drawers A very good looking well made and substantial piece of furniture, I have the

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20th Century American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Thomasville Bank Chest of Drawers Solid Hard Wood Haberdashery Style

H 47.05 in W 40.16 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Industrial Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Chest Of Workshop Factory Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful bank of industrial ebonised pine workshop drawers of large proportion, circa 1930

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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Vintage Industrial Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Chest Of Workshop Factory Drawers

H 67.72 in W 36.62 in D 19.3 in

Antique Vintage Industrial English Printers Chest of Haberdashery Shop Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A wonderful bank of industrial printers drawers by Caslon London, English circa 1920. - There

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Early 20th Century British Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

Antique Vintage Industrial English Printers Chest of Haberdashery Shop Drawers

H 42.13 in W 33.47 in D 24.41 in

Antique Vintage Industrial Military Campaign Chest Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A wonderful bank of mahogany military campaign drawers, English circa 1920. - The drawers are of

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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Vintage Industrial Military Campaign Chest Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers

H 37.21 in W 44.1 in D 22.25 in

Antique Vintage Industrial French Haberdashery Cabinet Sideboard Chest Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

on scrolling legs the cabinet features two drawers with original drop handles and double cupboard

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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Vintage Industrial French Haberdashery Cabinet Sideboard Chest Drawers

H 39.77 in W 44.89 in D 18.51 in

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console sku 1382E Price is each x 5

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

H 33.86 in W 85.04 in D 12.6 in

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console sku 1382C Price is each x 5

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

H 33.86 in W 85.04 in D 12.6 in

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console sku 1382D Price is each x 5

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

H 33.86 in W 85.04 in D 12.6 in

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console Price is each x 5 available

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

H 33.47 in W 87.01 in D 12.6 in

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1940 Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console Price is each x 5 available

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large French Oak Haberdashery Drawers / Cabinet / Console

H 33.47 in W 87.01 in D 12.6 in

19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter sku 1713 W157 x D48 x H100 cm

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19thC English Pine Bank Haberdashery Drawers / Counter

H 39.38 in W 61.82 in D 18.9 in

19thC Painted Glazed Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 19thC Painted Glazed Pine Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers sku 1609 W124 x D59 x

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19thC Painted Glazed Haberdashery Counter Cabinet Drawers

H 39.77 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in

Large 19thC English Bleached Pine Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19thC English Bleached Pine Haberdashery Drawers sku 1516 W176 x D32 x H101 cm

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large 19thC English Bleached Pine Haberdashery Drawers

H 39.77 in W 69.3 in D 12.6 in

Large 19th Century English Pine Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19th century English Pine Haberdashery Drawers sku 1444 W161 x D49 x H120 cm.

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large 19th Century English Pine Haberdashery Drawers

H 47.25 in W 63.39 in D 19.3 in

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting English painted pine chest of 12 drawers from a haberdashery. 1830. Reference: 8323

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Antique 19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 46 in D 21 in

Large 19thC French Bleached Oak Haberdashery Counter / Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 Large 19thC French Bleached Oak Haberdashery Counter / Drawers sku 1533 W210 x D60 x H79

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large 19thC French Bleached Oak Haberdashery Counter / Drawers

H 31.11 in W 82.68 in D 23.63 in

Vintage Chest of Drawers in Painted Wood from Old Shop, 19th Century, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Vintage chest of drawers in painted wood, with many small drawers, from an old haberdashery shop

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Poplar

Vintage Chest of Drawers in Painted Wood from Old Shop, 19th Century, Italy

H 80.32 in W 52.37 in D 20.87 in

XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940

Located in Nashville, TN

XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940. Solid pine construction with fantastic

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Vintage 1940s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940

H 35 in W 124 in D 24.5 in

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

Located in Leicester, GB

Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

Located in Leicester, GB

Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in

1950's Single Fronted Original Haberdashery Storage Unit, Sturrock & Son

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s single fronted original haberdashery storage unit – Sturrock & Son 1950’s single fronted

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Vintage 1950s Scottish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1950's Single Fronted Original Haberdashery Storage Unit, Sturrock & Son

H 77.56 in W 36.23 in D 20.87 in

1960s Three Drawer Chest of Drawers Haberdashery Pattern Cabinet, Patterns by

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960s Three Drawer Chest Of Drawers Haberdashery Pattern Cabinet – Patterns By Blackmore 1960s

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Vintage 1960s English Shelves

Materials

Birch

1960s Three Drawer Chest of Drawers Haberdashery Pattern Cabinet, Patterns by

H 14.18 in W 33.08 in D 25.2 in

1950s English Oak Tall Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twenty One Drawers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s English oak tall multi drawer chest of drawers – Twenty one drawers 1950s English tall oak

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Vintage 1950s British Shelves

Materials

Oak

1950s English Oak Tall Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twenty One Drawers

H 24.41 in W 32.29 in D 60.24 in

19th Century English Millinery Haberdashery Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Grand late 19th/early 20th century apothecary cabinet chest of drawers featuring 36 storage drawers

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20th Century English Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century English Millinery Haberdashery Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet

H 42 in W 183 in D 18 in

Very Large Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, Oak, Collector, Shop, Rack, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

sliding document trays of useful size Eight drawers to deep chest lower, each dressed with brass reverse

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Early 20th Century British Cabinets

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Oak

Very Large Antique Haberdashery Cabinet, Oak, Collector, Shop, Rack, Edwardian

H 80.32 in W 72.05 in D 21.66 in

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Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has two glass doors fitted with original knob handles. It features two shelves on cast iron shelve holde...

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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Vitrines

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Cabinet / Counter or Vitrine, Late 19th Century

H 36.23 in W 41.74 in D 24.02 in

Industrial Transparent Metal Locker Cabinet

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This great old Industrial locker wardrobe cabinet can be dated in the 1950s. With its metal fence side panels and doors in grey lacquered metal, it stays transparent. This three do...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Industrial Transparent Metal Locker Cabinet

H 74.81 in W 42.52 in D 19.69 in

1920's Large Glass Fronted Haberdashery Unit - Harris & Sheldon

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1920’s Large Glass Fronted Haberdashery Unit – Harris & Sheldon 1920’s Large Glass Fronted Haberdashery Unit – Harris & Sheldon. Exceptional and fully original large haberdashery uni...

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Vintage 1920s English Shelves

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Oak

1920's Large Glass Fronted Haberdashery Unit - Harris & Sheldon

H 83.86 in W 88.19 in D 23.63 in

Large English Mahogany Apothecary Drawers c1890

Located in Downham Market, GB

A bank of Late Victorian mahogany apothecary drawers. A fantastic bank of antique pharmacy drawers od good scale with reverse-painted & gilded, bevelled glass labels to the drawer f...

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Antique 19th Century British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Mahogany

Large English Mahogany Apothecary Drawers c1890

H 20.08 in W 77.56 in D 11.42 in

Antique Globe Wernicke Apothecary File Card Cabinet

By Globe Wernicke

Located in Forney, TX

A beautiful and scarce antique quarter-sawn oak apothecary cabinet by high quality office furniture manufacturer Globe Wernicke (1899-1955). The early 20th century American made w...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Globe Wernicke Apothecary File Card Cabinet

H 30.75 in W 15.25 in D 11 in

Antique Butchers Block Table Kitchen Island Art Nouveau

Located in Buxton, GB

This antique French butchers block table is an exquisite addition to any kitchen or dining area. Crafted with care in the early 20th century, this freestanding kitchen island featur...

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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Butcher Blocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Butchers Block Table Kitchen Island Art Nouveau

H 33.47 in W 68.9 in D 23.23 in

Art Deco Entry Cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Entry Cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut

H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in

Tall Vintage German Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in Germany. This piece features 8 drawers in pine with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a shop for se...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Tall Vintage German Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1950s

H 73.23 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in

Large Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 27 drawers in oak with or w/o glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used i...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large Vintage Dutch Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet, 1930s

H 79.14 in W 40.56 in D 18.9 in

English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early 20th century English haberdashery style cabinet of shelves or bookcase having 42 pigeon hole bin style cubbies. Each cubbie opening measures 20 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and...

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20th Century English Industrial Shelves

Materials

Brass

English Oak Pigeon Hole Haberdashery Cabinet Shelves or Bookcase

H 83.75 in W 125.5 in D 20.25 in

Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet

Located in Glasgow, GB

A good quality large oak collector’s cabinet with mahogany interior and dating to circa 1930. With three full length locking doors concealing a total of 36 drawers with inset militar...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

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Brass

Oak and Mahogany 36-Drawer Museum Collector’s Cabinet

H 42.72 in W 57.88 in D 18.12 in

Monumental ebonized Glazed Mahogany & Pine Haberdashery Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 Monumental ebonized glazed mahogany & pine haberdashery cabinet with 9 glazed sliding doors We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We ha...

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20th Century Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Monumental ebonized Glazed Mahogany & Pine Haberdashery Cabinet

H 83.86 in W 98.04 in D 22.45 in

Vintage Iron Display Medical Cabinet, 1950's

Located in Praha, CZ

Very nice vintage iron and glass medical display cabinet. It has some signs of use (see photo). Made in the 1950's in former Czechoslovakia. Original locking system.

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Vintage 1950s Czech Vitrines

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Iron

Vintage Iron Display Medical Cabinet, 1950's

H 66.93 in W 35.44 in D 14.97 in

Large English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1920 Large English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet sku 1451 W184 x D54 x H213 cm.

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20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet

H 83.86 in W 72.45 in D 21.26 in

Haberdashery Cabinet by E Pollard & Co., circa 1910

Located in Gloucester, GB

Haberdashery Cabinet By E Pollard & Co circa 1910 - Solid Oak throughout - Panelled sides - 32 pullout drawers - 8 Larger drawers - English ~ 1910 - 141cm wide x 207cm tall ...

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Vintage 1910s English Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Haberdashery Cabinet by E Pollard & Co., circa 1910

H 81.5 in W 55.52 in D 24.02 in

Large English Oak Haberdashery Collectors Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 Large English oak Haberdashery Collectors cabinet with 70 drawers Measures: W 126 x D 38 x H 191 cm.

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Antique Early 1900s British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Large English Oak Haberdashery Collectors Cabinet

H 75.2 in W 49.61 in D 14.97 in

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Late 19thc Stained Pine Bank of Twenty-One Drawers, c.1890

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

In good original condition, the stained pine flight or bank of twenty-one drawers, each with knob

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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Late 19thc Stained Pine Bank of Twenty-One Drawers, c.1890

H 42 in W 36 in D 19 in

Chinese Apothecary Cabinet Spice Chest Haberdashery Oriental Hardwood

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

An impressive Chinese apothecary cabinet or spice chest. Fitted four rows of four short drawers

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20th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets

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Hardwood

Chinese Apothecary Cabinet Spice Chest Haberdashery Oriental Hardwood

H 45.44 in W 28.04 in D 15.56 in

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

the Shandong province, Northern China, each chest having nine rows of five square drawers (forty five

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Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Apothecary Cabinets

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Elm

Apothecary Cabinets Elm Haberdashery Qing Dynasty, 19th century

H 69 in W 31 in D 21 in

Vintage Solid Fronted Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Lovely 1950s haberdashery style chest of drawers. Offers lots of storage with 2 good deep

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20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Vintage Solid Fronted Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

H 21.26 in W 35.83 in D 16.54 in

Vintage Midcentury Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

12-drawer haberdashery shop cabinet from a general store in Leeds. With 12 glass fronted drawers

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Mid-20th Century English Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Midcentury Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

H 49.22 in W 36.23 in D 21.26 in

Vintage Early 20th Century Haberdashery Chest of Filing Drawers

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

One of our favourites! Solid wood haberdashery shop unit/plan chest/filing drawers dating from the

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Vintage 1920s English Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Early 20th Century Haberdashery Chest of Filing Drawers

H 78.35 in W 18.9 in D 14.18 in

Haberdashery Chest of Drawers Cabinet

Located in Culver City, CA

Haberdashery chest of drawers, with original hardware.

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20th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Haberdashery Chest of Drawers Cabinet

H 38 in W 88 in D 24 in

Oak and Pine Haberdashery Chest of Drawers, circa 1930

Located in Culver City, CA

Oak and pine haberdashery chest of drawers, circa 1930. Massive well worn oak chest with

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Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak and Pine Haberdashery Chest of Drawers, circa 1930

H 36.5 in W 122 in D 22 in

Fruitwood Art Deco Haberdashery Chest of Drawers, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning Art Deco Haberdashery chest of drawers. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Fruitwood

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fruitwood Art Deco Haberdashery Chest of Drawers, 1930s

H 54.73 in W 19.49 in D 16.34 in

Antique Vintage Victorian Drapers Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful flight of Victorian drapers haberdashery drawers, English, 19th century. - The

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Antique Early 1900s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Vintage Victorian Drapers Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 13.39 in

1950s Satin Wood and Elm Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very useful large Haberdashery chest, this dates from the 1950s-1960s. It has a

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

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Elm, Satinwood

1950s Satin Wood and Elm Haberdashery Chest of Drawers

H 69 in W 29 in D 17 in

Haberdashery Chest of Drawers/Shop Counter

Located in Culver City, CA

Double-sided finished cabinet. Solid oak with original brass drop handles.

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Antique 1880s French Cabinets

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Brass

Haberdashery Chest of Drawers/Shop Counter

H 32 in W 78.75 in D 27.5 in

Haberdashery Bank of Drawers

Located in Culver City, CA

numbers still visible on some drawers.

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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Pine

Haberdashery Bank of Drawers

H 37.5 in W 81 in L 37.5 in

19th C English Mahogany Haberdashery Graduated Chest Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC English mahogany haberdashery graduated chest drawers. Provenance: T.Snook

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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H 34.26 in W 46.07 in D 19.3 in

1950s Twenty-Four-Drawer Haberdashery Unit or Chest of Drawers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s vintage twenty-four-drawer haberdashery unit - chest of drawers. Haberdashery units don’t get

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1950s Twenty-Four-Drawer Haberdashery Unit or Chest of Drawers

H 35.83 in W 72.05 in D 24.02 in

Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in GB

merchants dresser or Haberdashery apothecary bank of drawers in the form of a dresser This is a very rare

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rare Victorian Merchants Apothecary Haberdashery Bank / Chest of Drawers Dresser

H 77.76 in W 44.89 in D 19.3 in

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Located in Culver City, CA

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H 36 in W 34 in D 21 in

English Oak Haberdashery Bank of Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1950 English Oak Haberdashery Bank of Drawers sku 441 W93 x D54 x H93cm

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Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Oak Haberdashery Bank of Drawers

H 36.62 in W 36.62 in L 36.62 in

Oak Haberdashery Chest

Located in Culver City, CA

England circa 1910

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20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Oak Haberdashery Chest

H 30 in W 34 in D 20 in

Victorian Haberdashery Bank of Drawers, circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Victorian Haberdashery bank of drawers, circa 1890 Includes a soft wood top with beautiful color

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Antique 1890s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Victorian Haberdashery Bank of Drawers, circa 1890

H 34 in W 72 in D 24 in

English Oak Haberdashery Bank of Drawers Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1920 English Oak Haberdashery Bank of 16 Dovetailed Drawers with Brass Yard Stick. sku 922

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Vintage 1910s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Oak Haberdashery Bank of Drawers Cabinet

H 38.98 in W 72.05 in L 38.98 in

Monumental 19th C English Haberdashery Bank of Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1890 Large 19th C English pine & fruitwood haberdashery bank of 16 dovetailed drawers with

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Antique 1880s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Pine

Monumental 19th C English Haberdashery Bank of Drawers

H 31.89 in W 95.28 in D 18.51 in

Large Bank of French Haberdashery Drawers, Circa 1940s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Large Bank Of French Haberdashery drawers Circa 1940s - Solid pine drawers and top - Panelled

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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large Bank of French Haberdashery Drawers, Circa 1940s

H 31.89 in W 118.9 in D 24.41 in

Large Bank of French Haberdashery Drawers, Circa 1940s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Large Bank of French Haberdashery drawers Circa 1940s - Solid pine drawers and top - Panelled

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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Large Bank of French Haberdashery Drawers, Circa 1940s

H 31.89 in W 118.9 in D 24.41 in

19thC English Mahogany & Pine Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1870 19thC English Mahogany & Pine Haberdashery drawers Measures: W74 x D43 x H85 cm.

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

19thC English Mahogany & Pine Haberdashery Drawers

H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 16.93 in

English Mahogany Haberdashery Mirrored Counter Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1900 English Mahogany Double Sided Haberdashery Mirrored Counter Drawers An exceptional

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Haberdashery Mirrored Counter Drawers

H 35.83 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in

Scottish Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers, circa 1880

Located in Faversham, GB

An impressive bank of mahogany haberdashery drawers. Raised on four cast iron block feet with

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Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Metal

Scottish Mahogany Haberdashery Drawers, circa 1880

H 34.65 in W 71.66 in D 23.63 in

Milliner Chest of Drawers

Located in Culver City, CA

Deep oak chest of drawers used in haberdashery to keep hats, England, circa 1910.

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Vintage 1910s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Milliner Chest of Drawers

H 33 in W 51.5 in D 29 in

Large English Painted Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1920 Large English Painted Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter W159 x D56 x H81 cm.

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large English Painted Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter

H 31.89 in W 62.6 in D 22.05 in

Large English Ebonised Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1920 Large English Ebonised Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter sku 1438 W159 x D56 x H81 cm

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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large English Ebonised Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter

H 31.89 in W 62.6 in D 22.05 in

Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1890 Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers sku 1620 W167 x D51 x H89 cm

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers

H 35.04 in W 65.75 in D 20.08 in

Window Fronted English Haberdashery Drawers, circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Window fronted English Haberdashery drawers, circa 1930s - 4 large drawers at the bottom - 16

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Vintage 1930s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Window Fronted English Haberdashery Drawers, circa 1930s

H 75.99 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in

Window Fronted English Haberdashery Drawers, circa 1930s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Window fronted English Haberdashery drawers, circa 1930s - 4 large drawers at the bottom - 16

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Vintage 1930s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Window Fronted English Haberdashery Drawers, circa 1930s

H 75.99 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in

20th Century English Pair of Oak Six Drawers Haberdashery, C.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th century English pair of hand crafted mahogany haberdashery, this units would

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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century English Pair of Oak Six Drawers Haberdashery, C.1930

H 37.01 in W 65.36 in D 23.63 in

RARE 19th CENTURY MAHOGANY HABERDASHERY PHARMACY APOTHECARY SHOP BANK OF DRAWERS

Located in GB

of drawers from a Victorian Pharmacy, Haberdashery or Apothecary shop Please note the delivery fee

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

RARE 19th CENTURY MAHOGANY HABERDASHERY PHARMACY APOTHECARY SHOP BANK OF DRAWERS

H 44.49 in W 37.8 in D 14.18 in

Vintage Mahogany Demilune Chest of Drawers

Located in Forney, TX

A vintage demilune chest of drawers haberdashery. Featuring a semi-circular top with wonderfully

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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Mahogany Demilune Chest of Drawers

H 13.25 in W 26.5 in L 13.25 in

Haberdashery Shop Counter

Located in Culver City, CA

Mahogany top on pine base in original finish with paneled front, and storage in back.

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Pine

Haberdashery Shop Counter

H 33.75 in W 93 in D 25.5 in

Rare Mid Century Compact Chest of Drawers by Schreiber of England

By C.M.R. Schreiber

Located in Tarleton, GB

Mid century compact chest of drawers The Schreiber furniture company was founded by Chaim

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

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Teak, Plywood

Rare Mid Century Compact Chest of Drawers by Schreiber of England

H 15.36 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in

Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Very Rare Handles

Located in GB

drawers with very rare haberdashery style recessed handles What a find, this is the earliest Campaign

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Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Stunning Antique Victorian Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Very Rare Handles

H 41.74 in W 41.93 in D 21.07 in

English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

English oak haberdashery cabinet, circa 1920s - Oak frame and drawers - 4 large drawers with

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Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet, circa 1920s

H 75.6 in W 59.85 in D 21.26 in

English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet, circa 1920s

Located in Gloucester, GB

English oak haberdashery cabinet, circa 1920s - Oak frame and drawers - 4 large drawers with

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Vintage 1920s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Oak Haberdashery Cabinet, circa 1920s

H 75.6 in W 59.85 in D 20.48 in

20th Century Gentlemans Haberdashery Display Cabinet

Located in London, GB

16 glass fronted oak drawers Width 41.4cm X Ht 15.5cm X depth 43.5cm. 4 base unit oak faced

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Copper

20th Century Gentlemans Haberdashery Display Cabinet

H 76.58 in W 34.26 in D 20.28 in

1900s Haberdashery counter, 4metres, retail counter display

Located in Leicester, GB

Early 1900s haberdashery counter with internal shelves from an old British textile factory. Almost

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, 4metres, retail counter display

H 37.01 in W 156.3 in D 27.37 in

Tall Flight of Drawers

Located in Culver City, CA

Unusual and rare haberdashery flight of drawers, with carved wooden knobs. Made in England circa

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Antique 19th Century English Schoolhouse Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tall Flight of Drawers

H 71.5 in W 14.5 in D 13 in

English Window Fronted Oak Haberdashery Cabinet, circa 1940s

Located in Gloucester, GB

English window fronted oak Haberdashery cabinet, circa 1940s. - Copper handles - Oak frames

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Vintage 1940s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English Window Fronted Oak Haberdashery Cabinet, circa 1940s

H 47.25 in W 72.45 in D 18.9 in

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

Located in Leicester, GB

Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

Located in Leicester, GB

Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory. Solid wooden

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display

H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in

1950's Double Fronted Large Original Haberdashery Storage Unit, Sturrock & Son

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s double fronted large original Haberdashery storage unit – Sturrock & Son – (Model 1066

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Vintage 1950s Scottish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1950's Double Fronted Large Original Haberdashery Storage Unit, Sturrock & Son

H 77.96 in W 72.05 in D 21.66 in

Huge 19th Century Shop Counter

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

single plank mahogany top and fifteen large drawers. This counter originated from a haberdashery in

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Antique 1820s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Huge 19th Century Shop Counter

H 34.5 in W 156 in D 28 in

1950's Small Haberdashery Shopfit Chest of Drawers, Twelve Drawers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950’s small Haberdashery shopfit chest of drawers – Twelve drawers 1950’s small Haberdashery

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Vintage 1950s British Shelves

Materials

Oak

1950's Small Haberdashery Shopfit Chest of Drawers, Twelve Drawers

H 35.83 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Monumental Haberdashery Shelving Unit with Chest of Drawers

Located in Culver City, CA

Two-tier display shelves with handsome moulding atop massive bank of drawers. Solid pine wood with

Category

Antique 1850s Italian Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Monumental Haberdashery Shelving Unit with Chest of Drawers

H 99 in W 161 in D 21 in

1950s Haberdashery Oak Multi Drawer Bank, Chest of Drawers, Eighteen Drawers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s haberdashery oak multi drawer bank – chest of drawers – eighteen drawers – low unit 1950s

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Vintage 1950s English Shelves

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Oak

1950s Haberdashery Oak Multi Drawer Bank, Chest of Drawers, Eighteen Drawers

H 36.23 in W 45.67 in D 24.41 in

1950s Haberdashery Oak Multi Drawer Bank, Chest of Drawers, Eighteen Drawers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s haberdashery oak multi drawer chest of drawers, eighteen drawers. We recently salvaged a

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Vintage 1950s English Shelves

Materials

Oak

1950s Haberdashery Oak Multi Drawer Bank, Chest of Drawers, Eighteen Drawers

H 36.23 in W 45.67 in D 24.41 in

1950s Brass Frame Haberdashery Cabinet, Chest of Drawers, Storage Cabinet

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s vintage brass frame haberdashery cabinet, chest of drawers, storage cabinet. Sourced from a

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Late 20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Ash

1950s Brass Frame Haberdashery Cabinet, Chest of Drawers, Storage Cabinet

H 35.83 in W 60.24 in L 35.83 in

Antique Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest of Drawers

Located in Sale, GB

- A large and wonderful age-old oak haberdashery cabinet, mid-20th century. - 48 glass-fronted

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Mid-20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest of Drawers

H 77.76 in W 61.42 in D 18.31 in

Vintage Antique Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest of Drawers

By Dudley and Co.

Located in Sale, GB

- A large and wonderful oak haberdashery glass display cabinet, English circa 1940. - The cabinet

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Mid-20th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Vintage Antique Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest of Drawers

H 77.96 in W 71.66 in D 20.87 in

Clark’s Anchor Cotton Haberdashery Advertising Drawers Cabinet

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Clark’s Anchor cotton haberdashery advertising drawers cabinet This is a pretty piece, formerly

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vitrines

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Plywood

Clark’s Anchor Cotton Haberdashery Advertising Drawers Cabinet

H 23 in W 17 in D 15 in

1950s English Tall Slim Oak Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Fourteen Drawers

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s English tall slim oak multi drawer chest of drawers – fourteen drawers. We recently salvaged

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Vintage 1950s British Shelves

Materials

Oak

1950s English Tall Slim Oak Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Fourteen Drawers

H 24.41 in W 22.45 in D 60.63 in

Italian Mid Century Modern Wood Chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofor, 1940s

Located in MIlano, IT

company that produce them and give this chest of drawers just to the authorized haberdashery shop that

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid Century Modern Wood Chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofor, 1940s

H 16.54 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in

Dewhurst’s Sylko Machine Cotton Reel Box Haberdashery Shop Display

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

very clear The cabinet or chest of drawers is in good used condition, the drawer knobs have been

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Dewhurst’s Sylko Machine Cotton Reel Box Haberdashery Shop Display

H 5.5 in W 20 in D 11.5 in

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Haberdashery Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of haberdashery chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct haberdashery chest of drawers — often made from wood, oak and pine — can elevate any home. Haberdashery chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of haberdashery chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern haberdashery chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Cameron Amberg & Co., The Shannon File Cabinet and Thomasville each produced beautiful haberdashery chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Haberdashery Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for haberdashery chest of drawers start at $985 and top out at $14,500 with the average selling for $2,987.

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 Haberdashery Chest Of Drawers

What is a chest of drawers called?
1 Answer
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.
What is a bachelors chest of drawers?
1 Answer
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.
What is a men's chest of drawers called?
1 Answer
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.
When was the first chest of drawers made?
1 Answer
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.
Is there a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers?
1 Answer
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.
What is a low chest of drawers called?
1 Answer
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.
What is a dresser versus a chest of drawers?
1 Answer
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.
What is a chest of drawers with a mirror called?
1 Answer
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.
What is a tall chest of drawers called?
1 Answer
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.
Can you use a chest of drawers as a bedside table?
1 Answer
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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