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Pair of '2' Chests of Drawers Louis XV 20th Century, Marquetry
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of (2) chests of drawers Louis XV 20th century, marquetry Solid wood with marquetry tulip
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Hans Eichenberger Set of 2 Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, ca. 1950s
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 2 chest of drawers, one large and one small, made of wood, white laquered wood and opal
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

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
Category

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
Edgar 2 Chest of Drawers
By Garbarino Collections
Located in Milan, IT
Simple in design yet rich in details, this chest of drawers elevates the essence of minimalism
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Leather, Oak, Cork

Edgar 2 Chest of Drawers
Edgar 2 Chest of Drawers
H 35.44 in W 32.68 in D 17.72 in
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk with 2 Chests of Drawers, Chromed Metal, Oak Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk with two chests of drawers, chrome plated metal, oak veneer, circa
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Scandinavian teak Design 2 drawer cabinet with beautiful handles, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
1960s Design 2 chest of drawers with beautiful handles This elegant chest of drawers can be
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Italian Chest of 2 Drawers
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Italian chest of 2 drawers Materials: worked and varnished wood Circa 1970 Measures: H 80
Category

Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Chest of 2 Drawers
Italian Chest of 2 Drawers
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in
FB Collection Metropolis Chest of 2 Drawers
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant chest of 2 drawers has a wooden top, metal trims, and lacquered legs. The opening is
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

FB Collection Metropolis Chest of 2 Drawers
FB Collection Metropolis Chest of 2 Drawers
H 22.84 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
FB Collection Crystal Chest of 2 Drawers
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
Chest of two drawers with metal trims and push pull opening. Characterized by a Canaletto matt
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

FB Collection Crystal Chest of 2 Drawers
FB Collection Crystal Chest of 2 Drawers
H 23.63 in W 24.41 in D 17.92 in
FB Collection Light Crystal Chest of 2 Drawers
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
Chest ok 2 drawers with wooden top, metal trims and lacquered feet, open with handle - Lupo glossy
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

FB Collection Dark Crystal Chest of 2 Drawers
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant chest of two drawers has a Carrara marble top, metal trims and lacquered legs. Opening
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Jay Spectre 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1980s (Signed)
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Jay Spectre for Century Furniture bleached oak 2 door chest of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers, the chest has 2
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pietro Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Pietro with frame structure in metal in burnished and antiqued brass finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pietro Chest of Drawers
Pietro Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large Victorian 2 over 3 Graduated Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Beautiful high grade pattern and
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Shagreen Chest of Drawers '2 Drawers' with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of shagreen (our ref ANTIC). It has 2 drawers, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Stone

Louis XV galbée chest of drawers 2 Color patina 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers patinated and curved very good work superb patina opening mar
Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large oak chest of drawers This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
H 41 in W 44 in D 22 in
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
H 62 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3976 Regency bow fronted chest of generous proportions, having figured top above 2 short and 3
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 24.02 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
Category

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
Campaign Style Walnut 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers In The Manner Of Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome 2-drawer Campaign Style chest having solid walnut construction with brass pulls, side
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 34.375 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century classic chest of drawers in Louis XVI style. Solid walnut wood. Walnut corpus with
Category

Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 26.38 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany military campaign chest of drawers in perfect and completely
Category

Antique 1830s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century campaign chest of drawers
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
H 35.44 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Parchment Brass Chest of Drawers with Mirror by Silvio Cavatorta, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
maple with parchment drawers, brass tips, a dark mauve glass plate placed on the top, and a crystal
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Nightstand Chests of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
chests of drawers. These stylish cabinets feature a sleek satin white lacquer finish that exudes
Category

2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Danish 2 part painted oak serpentine chest of drawers. Great scale. 1760
Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
H 50.5 in W 54.5 in D 24.5 in
Thomasville Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original painted set of 2 Thomasville Faux Bamboo chest of drawers.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Oak chest in French Provincial style. With overhanging top and two short over
Category

20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
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
Category

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
"Il Pezzo 2 Dresser" chest of drawers - walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces
Category

2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers \ Masterful small baroque chest of drawers in walnut and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 19th century chest of drawers in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
H 41.5 in W 41.75 in D 19.5 in
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mahogany Chest with handsome chosen flame front drawer panels, authentic Rustic form
Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
drawers, 2 x 2. There are indentation on the side of each drawer to open and close the drawers. The
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
H 27.25 in W 71.63 in D 22.25 in
Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes or Chests of Drawers, Circle of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Maria Terezia Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special chest of drawers in Biedermeier ( Mária Theresia) style. This piece
Category

Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825. Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany
Category

Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 22.5 in D 14.63 in
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – High chest of drawers with 2 hinged doors
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brussels, BE
High chest of drawers on casters in walnut veneered laminate consisting of a superposition of
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century chest of drawers in teak was manufactured in the denmark the 1960s. The chest of
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
H 46.07 in W 30.71 in D 16.54 in
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
Regency Chest of Drawers Mahogany Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with a Shaped Apron. The Chest of Drawers Having an Arrangement of 2 over 3 Graduated Oak Lined Drawers
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers This is an unusual piece of Victorian Furniture it
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality swedish chest which offers the
Category

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

Materials

Elm

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
H 27 in W 41.75 in D 16.75 in
Early Georgian Burr Walnut 2 Over 4 Chest of Drawers, George I Period
Located in Port Chester, NY
lovely, with good patina and warm walnut color. Original ogee feet and brasses. Classic 2 over 4
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 19th century provincial chest of drawers made from solid oak. Laterally coffered oak body
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 50.2 in D 24.61 in
Victorian Sign Painted Chemist’s Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Sign Painted Chemist’s Chest of Drawers A stunning piece of Victorian Shop display, this
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th century birch chest of drawers This lovely large chest is has 2 short drawers over
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

19th Century Military / Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique campaign / military chest of drawers consisting of 2 parts. The cabinet is
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Antique 1890s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
1/2 in. tall. This is a fabulous looking, very fine quality chest of drawers in a size that is very
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
Sculptural Walnut 6 Drawers 2 Doors Compartment Gentlemen's Chest Dresser Mint!
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sculptural walnut 6 drawers 2 doors compartment Kagan decor gentlemen's chest dresser mint!
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Miniature Striped-Maple Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
American, probably Boston or Salem, Massachusetts Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1785
Category

Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

2 Leather and Walnut Artona Chests of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Rare and spectacular pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers, designed by Afra & Tobia
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1950. Stylish chest of drawers of small
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960. Unusual mid century chest of drawers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Pine

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
H 25.75 in W 41.6 in D 18.25 in
17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
planked top. The chest has 2 short and two long drawers, lined with oak, brass drop handles, and
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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 32.68 in D 21.46 in
19th Century Country Style Chest of Drawers Painted
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
19th century chest of drawers in country style painted in pale grey colors with 2 drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century German Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers circa 1820. Substantial european pine chest of
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Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Pine, Paint

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2 Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 2 chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 2 chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 319 antique and vintage 2 chest of drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 66 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 2 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. 2 chest of drawers bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 2 chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell and Rehab Vintage Interiors produced popular 2 chest of drawers that are worth a look.

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Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? 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. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About 2 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 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 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 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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Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.