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What is a large chest of drawers called?
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What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Semainier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French mahogany 19th century semainier–made in the Louis XVI style–this Neoclassical dresser offers seven drawers (one for each day of the week) outlined in paneling and crowned with...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A magnificent 19th century Louis XVI-style commode from France, with a marble top on a mahogany case of three drawers. The white stone is traced with fine veining and a patinated sur...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Union National Georgian Style Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Buffet Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Bachelors Chest, Buffet or Dresser by Union National, Circa 1940s. Designed in George III styling with a dramatic serpentine mahogany case featuring four sliding dove...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,500 Sale Price
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Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers in Pine, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming Danish pine chest of drawers dating from the early 20th century, thoughtfully updated with a creative twist. While the body retains its original character and rich grain, ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Pine
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Nightstand Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old small drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s), and the texture of the wood over the years gives it a deep flavor. Th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
18th Century Oak French Commode
Located in Nijlen, BE
A fine quality, 18th Century French country, Directoire commode in Bleach oak, with a superb colour and proportions, of simple lines, that will work well in most settings.
Pure cre...
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
