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What is a chest of drawers called?
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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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Small chest of drawers – Spain 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Small chest of drawers with 7 drawers in solid walnut and light walnut veneer, nickel-plated metal
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers finished on all sides and with
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Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Brass
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Because of its age, the chest
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
Vittorio Ducrot, small chest of drawers in flamed oak
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Milano, IT
Vittorio Ducrot (1867-1942)
Small chest of drawers in flamed oak with turned wooden knobs
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures
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Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass