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Chest of drawers and Mirror, 1950, tiled top, Royal Copenhagen.
By Severin Hansen
Located in Nice, FR
A 6-drawer chest of drawers in rosewood with Royal Copenhagen tile inlays, accompanied by a mirror
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
the drawers. An elegant and sophisticated piece which offers wonderful storage. Exceptional jewelry
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stellar Restored Nakashima Style American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest - Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
case construction with exceptional lines and detail. Stunning wormhole accents on the drawer front adds
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 31 in W 54 in D 20.5 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
CraftAssociates Chest, Milo Baughman Chest, Walnut, 6 Drawer, Modern
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chest, Milo Baughman Chest, Walnut, 6 Drawer, Modern
The Milo Baughman 6 Drawer
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
Walnut mid-century modern 6-drawer chest of drawers with diamond pattern inlaid drawer fronts and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1970s Spanish Lace Wicker 6-Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage 1970s Spanish lace wicker 6-drawer tall chest.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
19th century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830.
Early 19th century inlaid
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Antique Mid-19th Century French William IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Teak 6 Drawer chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
By Erik Kirkegaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A stylish and useful piece by Aksel Kjersgaard, looks good enough for a lounge, and has enough storage for the bedroom.
Wherever you choose it is great quality and is in great condit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Contemporary and Design Chests of drawer
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful contemporary composite wood chest of drawers, composed of 6 drawers with dampers.
Very
Category
Early 2000s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Composition
Classic Midcentury Walnut 6 Drawer Chest, Stunning, Sculptural, Vaughan Designs
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and rosewood 6 drawer chest with doors. Manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 54 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 6-Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom chest of 6 drawers by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with white wash finish on oak
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
Located in Nice, FR
Italian chest of drawers from the 60s, 6-drawer front, walnut marquetry
iron base with wooden shoes
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Fine Burr Walnut 6 drawer chest with centre cupboard circa 1930s
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Burr Walnut 6 drawer chest with centre cupboard circa 1930s
Fine Burr Walnut veneers
Two Long
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Queen Anne Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Asheville, NC
Fine 6 drawer high chest with fan-carved center and cabriole legs ending in pad feet. Unpolished
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20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
French Louis XVI style handcrafted 6-Drawer Chest in cherry wood
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
Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This a very elegant chest of drawer, the case is in red oak with an Earl Grey stain.
The drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 33 in W 64 in D 20 in
Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a Large Antique Victorian (1837-1901) solid Mahogany Chest Of Drawers with 6 wooden
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Refinished Solid Pine 6-Drawer Side Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th solid pine 6-drawer american colonial style side cabinet chest of drawers. Flawlessly
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 35.5 in W 36.5 in D 12 in
Vintage Grey Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
American Walnut Block Front 6 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Restored Mint
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gorgeous American walnut six drawer block front dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 6 drawers (options for sizes
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 52 in W 38 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 6 drawers (options for sizes
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 52 in W 38 in D 18 in
Modern 6-Drawer Pearl Leather Chest with Natural Steel Pulls by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The leather drawer chest by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer, with a Pearl leather front. Natural Steel
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
of drawers. 6 equal sized drawers with fitted solid handles, top drawer fitted with a lock
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
French 6-Drawer Chest Oak Wood, Black Lacquered, Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 150 cm / 59.1" wide chest of 6 drawers will be delivered fully assembled.
It features 6
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 37.01 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
Stylish Woven Bamboo Rattan Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
drawers. Exterior drawer height: 8 1/4"
Interior drawer height: 6 3/8"
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Tall 19th century elm secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
6 drawers of equal proportions, with the added feature of a secretaire in the 3rd drawer down. Each
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern Blond Light Burl Wood 6 Drawer High Chest Dresser Mint!
By Thomasville, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern blond light burl wood 6 drawer high chest dresser mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Burl
Vintage Boho Henredon Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Chest of Drawers. Crafted by the esteemed Henredon brand, this tall dresser exemplifies classic Campaign
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carved Oak Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A mid-18th century Baroque chest of drawers from the Aachen region in Germany. Solid oak wood
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Bespoke Italian Green Yellow Brown Gray Blue Modern Brass 6-Drawer Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
six-drawer dresser/sideboard is entirely handcrafted in Italy, with imagery of bright colors. The
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 20 in
Bespoke Italian Green Yellow Brown Gray Blue Modern Brass 6-Drawer Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
six-drawer dresser/sideboard is entirely handcrafted in Italy, with imagery of bright colors. The
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 20 in
Tallboy Chest of Drawer by Poul M. Volther 1950s
By Poul Volther
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in oak by Poul M. Volther for FDB Møbler 1950s. Model F-17. Front with 6
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mirrored Diamond Front 3-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
lacquered legs with brass sabots. Top and bottom drawers are 6" deep in height. The center drawer is 10-3/4".
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Highboy Chest of Six Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
waxed, this 6-drawer chest is solid, stable and ready for use; drawers function.
Age related signs of
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Original Tommi Parzinger Sculpted Front Chest of Drawers 'Signed'
By Tommi Parzinger, Parzinger Originals
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an original condition, beautifully preserved 6-drawer chest by Tommi Parzinger for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beveled Front 6-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom beveled front 6-drawer mirrored dresser. Customization is available in different sizes
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
6-Drawer Silver Trim Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer silver trim mirrored dresser with Lucite knobs. Customization is available in
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
Victorian Chest Drawers Period Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
This Chest of Drawers Features 6 Ash Lined Drawers with Turned
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Provincial Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany 3-drawer chest in a very nice silhouette. Made by John Hall
Category
1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Corallo 6-Drawer Chest—an Italian masterpiece where craftsmanship meets coastal allure
Category
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style 6-Drawer Beveled Mirrored Highboy
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical modern 6-drawer beveled mirrored highboy. Customization is available in different
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Vintage Swedish Amber Glass Door/Drawer Knobs, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of 6 amber/orange glass door/drawer knobs. Hand-made in Sweden during the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Victorian Campaign Era Military Secretaire Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
drawers dates from Circa 1840.
The top drawer opening to a pull out secretaire fitted with a small drawer
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Antique 1840s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 39.77 in W 41.74 in D 18.31 in
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest Of Drawers with Brass Pulls 1940s (Signed)
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers model TP104 in dark brown mahogany with brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tall Vintage Chest of Drawers, Chinese, Ebonised Elm, Storage, Tallboy, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage chest of drawers. A Chinese, ebonised elm storage Tallboy, dating to the
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
H 71.26 in W 20.67 in D 14.97 in
Antique Bow Front Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Bedroom, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front tallboy. An English, mahogany and brass chest of drawers, dating to
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36.42 in W 45.08 in D 22.25 in
Large Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, American, Bedroom, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique bow front chest of drawers. An American, flame and oak 4 drawer bedroom
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Antique Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Oak
H 40.75 in W 43.12 in D 23.82 in
Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass Mosaic Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ravenna chest by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with 2-3/8 H platform wood base.
Handcut
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Glass
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawer in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawer in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Size- 24"x
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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
1940s Japanese vintage wooden tansu chest of drawers, wabi sabi organic Japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese Vintage Isho Tansu, clothes chest of drawers - fully made of quality Sugi cedar with
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 16.15 in
Small Chest of Drawers in Italian Walnut Molteni&C by Gio Ponti -D.655.2
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
D.6655.2 Small Chest of Drawers in Various Woods by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Wood
H 35.38 in W 48.18 in D 20.12 in
Large Chest of Drawers in Italian Walnut Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.655.1
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.665.1 Large Chest of Drawers in Various Woods by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Wood
H 35.38 in W 72.78 in D 20.12 in
French Louis XVI Directoire style wooden 6-drawer Chiffonier, gray lacquered
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
Wood, Cherry, Oak
H 52.76 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
French Directoire style handcrafted 6-Drawer Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French
Category
2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
H 52.76 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid oak, charming white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
soft and charming lacquers.
Semainier is the French word for "weekl-er". The six drawers are for each
Category
2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 52.76 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
French Provincial style 6-drawer handcrafted Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
charming lacquers.
Semainier is the French word for "weekl-er". The six drawers are for each day of the
Category
2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 52.76 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century mahogany dresser / sideboard / chest with 6 drawers mounted with brass drawer
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 30.5 in W 60.5 in D 21.5 in
French Directoire style 6-drawer handcrafted chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
storage furniture features 2 white cream, 2 basalt grey lacquered drawers and two smoked wild cherry
Category
2010s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
H 52.76 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
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6 Drawer Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 6 drawer chest of drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all 6 drawer chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 2964 antique and vintage 6 drawer chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 85 modern editions to choose from as well. 6 drawer chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 6 drawer chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Louis XV 6 drawer chest of drawers are of considerable interest. 6 drawer chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Baker Furniture Company and Anna Castelli Ferrieri are consistently popular.
How Much are 6 Drawer Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for 6 drawer chest of drawers start at $95 and top out at $149,500 with the average selling for $4,214.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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 6 Drawer Chest Of 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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