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Rococo Style Chest with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo style chest with 2 drawers and modern flat black finish. Original brass fittings.
Measures
Category
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Rococo Style Chest with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish - Pair
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo Style Pair of Chests with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish. Original brass fittings
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Marble
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Late Qing wooden storage chest from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
above two carved drawers, each and fitted with brass hardware. Beneath the drawers is a a richly carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Elm
Italian neoclassical Inlaid Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo (possibly Venetian, 18th Century) burl wood and inlaid chest with 2 drawers having
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
558 Rondos Chest of Drawers in Walnut- 2 Drawers with Open Compartment
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that
Category
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
558 Rondos Chest of Drawers in Oak- 2 Drawers with Open Compartment by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that
Category
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 19.6 in W 21.7 in D 94.6 in
558 Rondos Chest of Drawers in Oak- 2 Drawers with Open Compartment by Cassina
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that
Category
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 19.6 in W 21.7 in D 94.6 in
Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Extravagant Golden Baroque Designer Chest of Drawers with Fabric Cover
Located in Berlin, DE
Extravagant golden baroque designer chest of drawers with fabric cover
Solid wood body with 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.08 in W 33.47 in D 17.33 in
Small Italian chest of drawers 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Small Italian chest of drawers with 2 doors silver and smoked glass, golden brass.
Italy around
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Mahogany Wood French Dresser with 2 Drawers, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser from the first half of the 20th century. Chest of drawers in mahogany wood of great
Category
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with 2 Drawers and Door
Located in Miami, FL
condition It has 1 door and 2 functional drawers.
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Commode with 2 Drawers & Ivy Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Commode with 2 Drawers & Ivy Detail
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 52 in D 20.25 in
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 Drawers
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Krieger, Stamped Mahogany Chest Of Drawers, 19th Century
By Maison Krieger
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful mahogany chest of drawers with 2 drawers, with rich gilded bronze ornamentation: pearl
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoo
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Italian Walnut Petite Commodino with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs & Hoof Feet
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 24.25 in D 17.5 in
Italian Rococo Serpentine Form 2-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine marble top above a conforming body having two drawers fitted with foliate bronze
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Chest of drawers with upper cabinet in Oak of Frisian style from the 1820
Located in Lejre, DK
Frisian-style oak chest of drawers with 2 doors and 5 drawers from around the 1820s.
Measurements
Category
Antique 1820s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 85.83 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 Drawers, Cabriole Legs, &
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with 2 drawers, Cabriole Legs, & Hoof Feet.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 38 in W 49 in D 24.5 in
Antique Biedermeier Mirror Back Pier Console Table with 2 Marble Top Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Mirror Back Pier Console Table with 2 Marble Top Side Chests - 3 Piece Set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 34.75 in W 39.75 in D 16.25 in
Good Quality Pair of John Stuart 1960's Cherrywood 2-Drawer bedside Chests
By John Stuart
Located in San Francisco, CA
each well constructed chest fitted with 2 drawers with inset reserves and brass pulls; raised on
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Oak
18th Century Walnut Chest
By Jean-Francois Hache
Located in Marseille, FR
18th chest with 2 rows of drawers in cross-shaped walnut XVIIIth top of pink marble beak of corbin
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Set Of 2 English Edwardian Bedside Tables With Inlays, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 English Edwardian bedside tables with inlays, 1930s
Intact and in good condition. Drawer
Category
Vintage 1930s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modern Birch 2-Drawer Nightstand with Forged Metal by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The birch nightstand by Ercole Home has 2-drawer front, with espresso wood finish on oak.
Natural
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Set Of 2 Art Deco Bedside Tables With Marble Top, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Art Deco bedside tables with marble top, 1930s
Intact and in good condition, found in a
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Unusual Antique French Walnut 2-Drawer Commode with Iron Pulls, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
walnut wood in the 1800s, the chest of drawers has a sinuous form. The arbalete front apron, which is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 29.125 in W 44 in D 22.75 in
Set of 2 Italian Art Deco Bedside Tables With Marble Top, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Italian Art Deco bedside tables with marble top, 1930s
Door and drawer inside. Brass
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modern Chelsea Leather 2-Drawer Nightstand with Forged Metal by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chelsea leather nightstand by Ercole Home is a two drawer front with a natural oak finish. Leather decorates the surface with hand-hammered metal framed doors, handles, and base ...
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
H 22 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser 2 Door with Leather Brass Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant long mahogany dresser by Harvey Probber. Five graduated drawers with solid brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 65.25 in D 18.5 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Bedside Tables With Mirror Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century bedside tables with mirror, Italian design 1960s
Decorated glass top, brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Art Deco Maple Veneer 2-Drawer Commodes With Mirror Tops
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s maple veneer bedside table/commodes with 2 drawers and having burnished brass
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger Iconic Studded Small Chest/Bedside Table 1981
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Small cabinet/chest/bedside table model 223S with 2 drawers in white lacquered mahogany with chrome
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Chelby Nightstand
Located in Paris, FR
.
With Calcutta oro white marble top and with solid brass
base in pollished finish. Chest with 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Lenny Nightstand
Located in Paris, FR
Nightstand Lenny with structure in veneered walnut wood,
with white marble top. Chest with 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Asian Art Deco Cabinet with Diamond Glass
Located in Somis, CA
lower chest with 2 drawers and 2 shelves, and a top chest with 2 shelves. The top doors with rare
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
558 Rondos Chest of Drawers in Walnut, 2 Drawers with Open Compartment
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that
Category
2010s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Marble
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
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
English Regency Style Mahogany Miniature 5 Drawer Chest with Brass Knobs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality English mahogany miniature chest with 2 short over 3 long drawers, each retaining
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Models and Miniatures
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 14.25 in D 9.25 in
1780s French Provencale Louis XVI Chest/Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
original french provencal Louis XVI chest.
with 2 drawers ( sauteuse).
made in the end of the
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rectangular Nightstand with 2 Drawers and Open Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning transitional custom made nightstand. It has two drawers and an open shelf below
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Oak Two Over Three Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome oak chest of drawers with 2 over 3 construction Ogee feet and decorative knobs. There
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Petite French Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nice sized Bombay chest with 2 large drawers below and 2 small drawers above
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Set of 2 Contemporary Mirrored Nightstands with Champagne Moldings Handles
By Luis Pons
Located in Miami, FL
2 drawers mirrored nightstands with finest champagne picture frame molding handle. Dark walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Metal
Custom Made 5 x 2 Locker Basket Unit with Shelf and Casters
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
fabrications.
Custom made 5 x 2 locker basket unit designed with an open shelf and locking casters. Ideal
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Custom Made 4 x 2 Locker Basket Unit with Padded Bench Seat
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
fabrications.
Custom made 4 x 2 locker basket unit designed with a padded bench seat and locking casters
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Custom 2 X 6 Locker Basket "Tall Boy" Unit with Single and Double Wide Baskets
Located in Alhambra, CA
order! Production takes 3-4 weeks.
Custom made 2 x 6 locker basket unit. This "tall boy" dresser unit
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
H 58 in W 27.5 in D 14 in
Persimmon Wood Tansu Cabinet w/ Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
Persimmon wood chest with multiple drawers and 2 cabinets. With brass fittings.
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Set of furniture for a dollhouse
Located in Нұр-Сұлтан, KZ
tables and 1 chest of drawers with two drawers. 2 tables, furniture made using veneers of different types
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Andirons
Materials
Wood
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OAK MULE CHEST WITH 2 DRAWERS
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH MULE CHEST WITH 2 DRAWERS
WITH CROSS BANDED FIELDED PANELS
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
17th Century Spanish Chest with 2 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant Spanish chest is from 17th century Spain and is made from walnut.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Indonesian 19th Century Hand Carved Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a very unique piece of storage furniture and is in very good condition considering its age and use.
Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 43 in D 18 in
A Pair Of Black Lacquer Chests With 2 Drawers & A Pair Of Doors
Located in Greenwich, CT
a pair of very elegant and classic black lacquer chests, two drawers on top of a pair of doors
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Art Deco Burl Chest with 2 Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful vintage burl chest including 2 drawers with recessed pulls and storage space on top
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Burl
Black Lacquer Chest With 2 Drawers & A Pair Of Doors
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very elegant and classic black lacquer chest, two drawers on top of a pair of doors, brass
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets
Materials
Lacquer
French 19th Century Walnut Chest with Two Drawers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century walnut chest with 2 drawers
Category
Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Mongolian Table Chest with 2 Drawers, Hand Painted Dragons and Phoenixes
Located in Somis, CA
tenon and mortise construction above 2 full sized drawers and a beautiful, elaborately painted apron
Category
Antique 19th Century Mongolian Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 33.75 in W 63 in D 17 in
Chinese Bed Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Elm Wood bedside chests with 2 drawers and 2 doors. There is ample storage below with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
18th Century French Transitional Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 18th century French transitional chest with 2 drawers. The piece has nice inlaid details
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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An assortment of chests with 2 drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique chests with 2 drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 5018 antique and vintage chests with 2 drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 168 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of chests with 2 drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV chests with 2 drawers are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made chests with 2 drawers over the years, but those made by Paul Frankl, Paul McCobb and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Chests With 2 Drawers?
Prices for chests with 2 drawers start at $177 and top out at $223,666 with the average selling for $4,717.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 Chests With 2 Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022The 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 5, 2022A 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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