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Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
By Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Milano, IT
Borsani Varedo Unique chest of drawers made of a very high quality with 4 drawers hidden by two
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
Borsani Varedo Unique Chest of Drawers
H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 51.19 in
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
Found in the South West of France, this unique chest of drawers was made in poplarwood and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Twig, Poplar

19th Century French Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Chest of Drawers
H 40.16 in W 45.28 in D 24.81 in
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hardware, very unique chest of drawers Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 48" W x 21" D.
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Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mike Nevelson Sculptural Chest
By Mike Nevelson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique chest of drawers, Mark Nevelson was the son of Louise Nevelson. Signed on the back.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mike Nevelson Sculptural Chest
Mike Nevelson Sculptural Chest
H 25 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
interlacing dolphins and rose vines decorate the brass handles. The unique Chest of drawers ships from Germany
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Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany, 1800
H 37.21 in W 33.86 in D 21.66 in
Huge Art Deco Chest Of Drawers, Czechoslovakia 1920s
Located in Zohor, SK
Unique chest of drawers in a beautiful condition. Produced in art deco period in Czechoslovakia
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Unique Art Deco chest of drawers with brass fittings
Located in Greven, DE
Discover the timeless beauty of Art Deco with our unique chest of drawers! Handcrafted with
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2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Macassar, Lacquer, Mahogany

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
- Milan area. A unique chest of drawers design with rich floral inlay, bronze gilt applications and a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
H 40.95 in W 94.89 in D 19.69 in
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Southern Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
characteristic of the Louis XVI era. Featuring two drawers, this unique chest of drawers is adorned with
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Riviera Chest of Drawers in Woven Rattan by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
with no flaws this unique chest of drawers was fully hand-crafted with perfect hand-woven rattan and
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Space age white modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
mixed with other Kartell chests of drawers of the same model, thus creating always unique chests of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Italian Space age black modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
always unique chests of drawers. This elegant chest of drawers is perfect both to be placed at the end of
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Swedish Gustavian Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers its been restored and repainted with
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Berlin Iron

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers . Its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers . Its been restored and repainted with
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
this is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unique Baroque/Classicism Chest of Drawers, Germany Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-pronged body made of softwood with saw-veneer walnut, walnut root and fruitwood. Original classicistic locks and fittings with ring handles. According to the heir, the dresser...
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
Category

Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Unique French Chest of Drawers in Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French chest of drawers in Louis XV, Paris Extremely rare and antique chest of drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century Louis XV Style Dresser/Dressing Table, Transformable Furniture
Located in Berlin, DE
chest of drawers which can be transformed into a desk. Extremely ingenious and sophisticated mechanism
Category

20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period choba dansu merchant's chest from the 19th century with sliding doors
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A unique set of Boulle chests of drawers, France, circa 1860. Very good condition. dimensions
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers in Scottish elm by Jonathan Field. Unique
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Chest of Drawers in Scottish elm. Size: 1220 mm L x 400 mm W x 795 mm high. With bronze drawer
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2010s British Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Mid Century Modern Low Commode Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage low chest of drawers manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960's. This unique
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pana Chest of Drawers
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Organize your living space with the Pana-Chest of Drawers. This massive oak chest provides ample
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Pana Chest of Drawers
Pana Chest of Drawers
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 31.89 in
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

1940s Deco chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian Deco chest of drawers produced in the 1940s. The square shape and rectangular carved
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Birch

1940s Deco chest of drawers
1940s Deco chest of drawers
H 25.2 in W 35.44 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
chest of drawers made mid 19th century in France, cabinet maker used cedarwood and hazlenut twigs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Twig, Cedar

19th Century Chest of Drawers
19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 46.46 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our exceptional Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, a piece that beautifully captures the
Category

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

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 34 in D 18 in
White Alligator Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers white Alligatorcroco made with structure in solid beech wood covered with white
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

White Alligator Chest of Drawers
White Alligator Chest of Drawers
H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 30.71 in
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Authentic 3-drawer chest of drawers from the original Scandinavian manufacture of the 1960s. Its
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 28.75 in W 32.09 in D 16.54 in
Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s. This chest of drawers with square, minimal lines
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Roots chest of drawers (RC3S13)
Located in Ostrava, CZ
root types, each unique character, alongside a truly exceptional variant. Every piece is a testament to
Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Roots chest of drawers (RC3S13)
Roots chest of drawers (RC3S13)
H 41.34 in W 64.97 in D 17.72 in
All curved rattan chest of drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Amazing all curved 4 drawers rattan chest of drawers. This unique design is the result of a long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan

All curved rattan chest of drawers
All curved rattan chest of drawers
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 53.15 in
Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative German antique painted chest of drawers. Beautiful patina and interesting design. Very
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Zebra and Elk with structure in solid beech wood and covered with real zebra skin
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
H 53.55 in W 52.76 in D 34.65 in
Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
drawers unique and original. The detail of the brass handles and the presence of the locks in the drawers
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Burl

Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 1900s, France. This lovely vintage piece features five equally
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
1900s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 20.9 in D 28 in
Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning curved chest of drawers in natural rattan with leaves pattern and brass handles. 4 drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Rattan

Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan
Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The appealing shape and unique patina of this antique wooden chest of drawers make it a covetable
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
H 38.2 in W 30.3 in D 14 in
Crocodile and Amethyst Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers crocodile and amethyst with structure in solid beechwood and covered with real
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21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Amethyst, Bronze

Crocodile and Amethyst Chest of Drawers
Crocodile and Amethyst Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 51.97 in D 22.45 in
Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Murano glass set of 2, with all structure in solid palisander wood with veneered
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Antique 1770s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
H 32.76 in W 43.19 in D 19.49 in
Unique Rosewood Campaign Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Two part campaign uniquely made of rosewood with original brass hardware....
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unique Rosewood Campaign Chest
Unique Rosewood Campaign Chest
H 36.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair Mid-Century Carved Chests of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique pair of Mid-Century beautifully carved chests of drawers. The chest are carved in
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Lacquer

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Vintage Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers made in Belgium, circa 1960. This bright and cheerful chest of drawers exudes
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20th Century Belgian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with
Category

Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover a Remarkable Baroque Chest of Drawers from 1750-60, Originating in Switzerland This
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Antique 1750s Swiss Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Switzerland 1750-60
H 33.86 in W 39.77 in D 21.26 in
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Unique Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of unique chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all unique chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. There are 56 antique and vintage unique chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Unique chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Unique chest of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made unique chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Röthlisberger, Susi & Ueli Berger and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Unique Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for unique chest of drawers start at $915 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $6,198.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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 Unique 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 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 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 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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