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Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest. Its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Heals Art Deco Walnut 5 Drawer Chest circa 1930s
By Heal's
Located in Dereham, GB
Heals Art Deco Walnut 5 Drawer Chest circa 1930s Heals ivorine Button badge Plain Walnut Top, 5
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 5-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Lustrosa" 5 drawer chest featuring a white finished wood cabinet containing
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Chest, Sculptural Walnut by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-drawer chest. Sculptural walnut by Bassett Furniture company
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest This chest of drawers measures: 39.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest – Pair
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest – Pair Each chest of drawers measures
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Maitland Smith Contemporary 5 Drawer Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith contemporary 5 drawer chest This chest measures: 37.5 wide x 21 deep x 37 inches
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 Drawer Chest Dresser Restored
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 drawer chest dresser restored.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light American walnut hammered brass pulls 5 drawer chest of drawers dresser mint.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest This chest of drawers measures: 39.75
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair Vtg French Country Provincial Style Cream Painted 5 Drawer Chest Nightstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage French Country Provincial Style Cream Painted 5 Drawer Chest Nightstands. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. two-tone with brass pulls
By Basic Witz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist 5 Drawer Chest by Basic Witz.. featuring two-tone wood,, rosewood elements, with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid Century 5 Drawer Chests Fir Wood Cool Iron Wire Legs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fraser, MI
Drawer Chests. Fir Wood Construction on Iron Wire Legs. Made by Aristo Bilt. Minimally invasive
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Vintage 1950s Adirondack Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th
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2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American Mid-Century Modern Light Walnut Heavy Brass Drop Pulls 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Light Tone Five Drawers High Chest by Hooker
By Kent-Coffey, Hooker Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light finish 5 drawer chest dresser by Hooker.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Very fine Henredon Fine Furniture 5-drawer chest of drawers in great condition. Amazing
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
pine Gustavian period commode, with scraped back paint. 5 drawer chest with a small drawer just below
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint, Pine

Connant Ball Revival 5 Drawer Low Chest Nice Legs
Located in Fraser, MI
Connant Ball 5 drawer chest. American Revival circa 1935. These legs are really lovely. The chest
Category

Vintage 1930s Dressers

Materials

Maple

Ziricote Veneer 5-Drawer Storage Chest
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
. Ziricote veneer with satin varnish finish. Made in France. The chest of drawers presented here was custom
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ziricote

Ziricote Veneer 5-Drawer Storage Chest
Ziricote Veneer 5-Drawer Storage Chest
H 32.29 in W 68.9 in D 22.45 in
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
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Antique 1890s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique 5 Drawer French Country Farmhouse Primitive Pine Dresser Chest of Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 5 Drawer French Country Farmhouse Primitive Pine Dresser Chest of Drawers. Item features
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Vintage 1970s Spanish 5-Drawer Bamboo Lined Wooden Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish 5-drawer bamboo lined wooden chest.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo

5-Drawer Pie Crust Mirrored Chest with Ebonized Legs
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 5-Drawer pie crust mirrored chest with ebonized legs. Customization is available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Glass

Mid-Century Solid Oak 5-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury very solid oak 5-drawer bedside chest of drawers / nightstand in great condition with
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Walnut Mid-Century Modern Sculptural 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser Mint!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Mid-Century Modern sculptural 5 drawer high chest dresser mint!
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Thick Carved Solid Walnut Panels Design 5-Drawer High Chest Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern thick solid walnut sculptural design panels high chest dresser.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century New World 5 Drawer Wooden Chest
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century wooden chest of drawers with 5 drawers with oval cutout drawer pulls, resting
Category

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

Materials

Wood

VKG Van Keppel Green for Brown Saltman Wooden 5 Drawer Bracket Base Chest
By Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century wooden chest of drawers with 5 drawers in ascending depth, resting on a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

5-Drawer Pie Crust Mirrored Highboy
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 5-drawer pie crust mirrored highboy. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Glass

5-Drawer Pie Crust Mirrored Highboy
5-Drawer Pie Crust Mirrored Highboy
H 50 in W 36.5 in D 19.5 in
Neoclassical Modern 5-Drawer Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
Custom Neoclassical modern 5-drawer mirrored highboy. Customization is available in different sizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825. Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany
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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
Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century rare Chest of 5 Drawers. The top Drawer has`slits within the drawers the provide
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers
Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers
H 45.5 in W 34 in D 21 in
1970s Vintage Century Furniture Omni Collection 4 Drawer Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
storage capacity of this gem is noteworthy. Drawer fronts are comprised of 5 horizontal convex cubes with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Beaux Arts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Antique Mid-19th Century Three-Drawer Glazed Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH GLAZED THREE-DRAWER CHEST Circa mid-19th century Item # 403YEN18P A lovely English chest
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Antique 19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. Each Drawer Interior W 16 x D 10 1/4 x H 1 5/8 in.
Category

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

Materials

Steel

6-Drawer Chest Chiffonnier in solid blond cherry wood, Louis XVI style
Located in Landivy, FR
This chiffonnier 6-drawer chest belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft
Category

2010s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

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 pulls on the right side. Two leather doors with solid brass strips which conceal f...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Directoire style 4 Drawer Chest in cherry and a white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
Category

2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Directoire 4 Drawer Chest in solid Cherry, white and grey lacquers, wood stain
Located in Landivy, FR
This 4 drawer chest is a handmade reproduction of the French Directoire style at the end of the
Category

2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV 5-Drawer Commode w/Subtle Bow-Front in Black
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. This antique commode from France, with is
Category

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

Materials

Wood

French Louis Philippe style 4-drawer chest - commode in solid oak craft made
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th
Category

2010s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cherry

Irish Military Campaign Chest on Chest, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Irish military Campaign chest from the 19th century. This antique case-piece from Ireland, circa
Category

Antique 19th Century Northern Irish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Victorian mahogany Wellington chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
circa 1865. It is a 5-drawer version and so not as tall as the usual Wellington chests you will see
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian mahogany Wellington chest
Victorian mahogany Wellington chest
H 37.5 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Six Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
stunning six drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay details that are nothing
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Victorian Mahogany 5-Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany 5-drawer pharmacy chest of drawers This is an unusual piece of Victorian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Spring Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Three Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three-drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay spiral leaf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Love - Mother of Pearl Inlay Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate mother
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Travelling Cleric's Chest, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling cleric's chest. An Anglo-Indian, teak colonial trunk with fitted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French
Category

2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
charming lacquers. This Chiffonier is short with 4 drawers only. We also provide 5 and 6-drawer
Category

2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

10 Drawer Tiger Oak Card Catalogue, Late 19th Century
Located in Madison, WI
adorable drawers, suited for nicknacks or cards. There are 5 separate stacking drawer compartments
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bespoke Oak Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous vintage oak English Wellington chest, late 20th century date. The piece is made
Category

Late 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

"Mosaic" Chest of Drawers, by Vicente Wolf
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
A chest with five drawers, by New York interior designer Vicente Wolf. This one of a kind drawer
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2010s Indonesian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

FANCHER Oak & Walnut Asian Influenced Bachelor Chest
By Fancher Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced bachelor chest by Fancher Furniture. Oak with walnut top, drawer fronts & sides
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Light gray 6-drawer Chiffonnier Louis XVI Directoire solid wood reinterpretation
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French
Category

2010s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Wood

6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid oak, charming white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
cherry wood. Our solid wood comes exclusively from sustainably managed French forests. Each drawer
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2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet 5 drawers, the top
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Dixie Furniture Provincial Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
French drawer pulls and featuring 5 drawers, all with hand-cut dovetail joints construction and
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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5 Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 5 drawer chest you’re looking for. Each 5 drawer chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. If you’re shopping for a 5 drawer chest, we have 3536 options in-stock, while there are 113 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 5 drawer chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 5 drawer chest, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 5 drawer chest over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Baker Furniture Company and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 5 Drawer Chest?

A 5 drawer chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,850, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $149,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 5 Drawer Chest
  • 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 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 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 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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