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American of Martinsville Bleached Mahogany Faux Bamboo Front 8-Drawer Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury (1960s) bleached mahogany chest / dresser with 8 drawers in two parallel
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, 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
Early Victorian Wellington Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
defining attribute being the locking arm that would lock all 7-8 drawers at one time. This chest has a
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This chest of 8 drawers by Borge Mogensen is in very nice original condition and has original brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawer Aroa large with solid wood structure, in black ash finish. With 8 drawers on easy
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
Aroa Large Chest of Drawer
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Unusual Modernist 8-Drawer Walnut Chest by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut 8-drawer hest by Broyhill Premier, "Emphasis Collection" Classic
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage federalist style chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original cherry
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
H 30.5 in W 22.25 in D 37.75 in
18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A superb quality George III Chippendale period serpentine-fronted chest of drawers. English, c
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Michael Taylor 8-Drawer Walnut and Interlocking Brass Ring Pull Low Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 8-drawer low chest with dark stained trim, walnut drawer fronts and cabinet
Category

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

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
: Drawer dimensions: 4 drawers :- Width 28 cm, depth 44 cm, height 8 cm 1 drawer : - Width 28 cm, depth
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Fine and Large Keyaki Wood Iron Mounted Tansu Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An outstanding Meiji period Japanese keyaki wood (elm) tansu of large size with 8 drawers, 3 large
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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
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Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
three drawers are of equal proportion while the bottom drawer offers more depth. Makers original Knoll
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Impressive Chest of Drawers Sideboard in Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive chest of drawers sideboard in Louis XVI. massive softwood. Slightly curved body
Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Neoclassical Provincial Chest of Drawers Commode circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Directoire chest of drawers features a fantastic Cararra marble top. The top captures the life of the chest
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANIZED-BIRCHWOOD REVERSE SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS Massachusetts, probably
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers on Wheels, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
dimensions :- Width 28 cm, depth 44 cm, height 8 cm -The weight of the chest of drawers is 39 kg.
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Eight Drawer Chest
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find 8 drawer chest designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. Exceptionally well made
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Teak

19th Century Biedermeier Antique Karelian Birch Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BIEDERMEIER PARCEL-EBONIZED BIRCH ARCHITECTURAL CHEST OF DRAWERS Cica early-to-mid 19th century
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Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Pine

19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French 8-drawer red painted cabinet.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
19th Century French 8-Drawer Red Painted Cabinet
H 30.32 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
American Sheraton Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, New York, circa 1815
By Michael Allison
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely American Sheraton chest of drawers in mahogany from New York, circa 1815. Veneer work on
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Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Antique Patinated Worn Elm Chest of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH PATINATED ELM CHEST OF FOUR DRAWERS Raised on bracket feet; circa first quarter of the 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Miniature English George III Antique Mahogany Document Box Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and the drawer bottoms running perpendicular to the drawer face. The chest rests over untouched
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

American Chippendale Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers, Mid-Atlantic c. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Mid-Atlantic States, circa 1800 Item # 209CBC16W A
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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak by Kaj Winding, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Kaj Winding
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern chest of drawers made in the 1960s at cabinetmaker P. Jeppesens and designed by Kaj
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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

1950s Bleached Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and well proportioned eight (8) drawer bleached mahogany cabinet having distinctive
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Stack H1080 8 Drawer Green Palette Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Individual, multicoloured, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

8 Drawer Double Dresser Designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Impressive eight drawer double dresser designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. The chest
Category

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

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French Empire style mahogany chest of drawers commode with warm rich patina. circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Stack H1080 8 Drawer Red Palette Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Individual, multicoloured, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Stack H1080 8 Drawer Wood Veneer Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Individual, multicoloured, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Stack H1080 8 Drawer Sage Palette Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Individual, multicoloured, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Stack H1080 8 Drawer Neutral Palette Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Individual, multicoloured, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Stack H1080 8 Drawer Blue Palette Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Individual, multicoloured, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

18th Century Regencé Period Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1730-1750
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rare and very fine 18th century commode of the Regencé period, this substantial chest of drawers
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful chest of drawers made in Italy in the mid-20th century by the historic company "Dal Vera
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
& burl walnut chest of drawers with military history These are pretty much the finest quality chest of
Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Miniature Mahogany Serpentine Three Drawer Chest with Round Brass Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine miniature mahogany serpentine three drawer chest in the Chippendale style with molded
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Established & Sons Stack-8 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
By Established & Sons, Shay Alkalay, Raw Edges
Located in London, GB
. Individual, multicolored, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be pushed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid-Century Modern Chest in Dark Espresso
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Stanley young for Glenn of California four drawer chest of drawers on tapered
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Spectacular Restored 8 Drawer Commode by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
Category

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

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

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

Pair of Modern Storage Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Mid-Century Modern style storage chests with white marble top, brass trims and panels
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Storage Chests
Pair of Modern Storage Chests
H 38 in W 48 in D 20.13 in
Maitland Smith Diminutive Two Part Mahogany Chest on Chest or Jewelry Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
with a two over four drawer configuration, on a lower case with three graduated long drawers. The
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Storage Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style storage chest with white marble top, brass trims and panels, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Brass

Modern Storage Chest
Modern Storage Chest
H 38 in W 48 in D 20.13 in
Biedermeier Marble-Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
panels, and the upper drawer has a 7/8-inch overhang from the lower three drawers. The drawer interior
Category

Antique 1840s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Biedermeier Marble-Top Chest
Biedermeier Marble-Top Chest
H 39 in W 48.25 in D 25 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
Category

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

Materials

Bone, Wood

French Eight Ceramic Faced Drawer Storage Cabinet
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
French 8 drawer cabinet with ceramic drawer fronts and side carrying handles Wholes in back for
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Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

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

Exceptional Drawers Limited Edition Rare Piece
Located in Paris, FR
Drawer 1: Ebony mosaic veneer finished in matte varnish and encased in a smoked glass box. 2: Hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Exceptional Drawers Limited Edition Rare Piece
Exceptional Drawers Limited Edition Rare Piece
H 50.4 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style tall chest of drawers, constructed of American walnut with a transparent
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest
H 55 in W 44.13 in D 21.13 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bespoke Oak Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with six full size drawers below. It is a lovely chest which would be ideal for any room in your home
Category

Late 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Stack H1780 13 Drawer Blue Palette Storage By Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Individual, multicoloured, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Stack H1780 13 Drawer Neutral Palette Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Individual, multicoloured, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Stack H1780 13 Drawer Red Palette Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Individual, multicoloured, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

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8 Drawer Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 8 drawer chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 8 drawer chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 4991 antique and vintage 8 drawer chest of drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 161 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. 8 drawer 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. 8 drawer chest of drawers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 8 drawer chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Kartell produced popular 8 drawer chest of drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are 8 Drawer Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for 8 drawer chest of drawers start at $50 and top out at $149,500 with the average selling for $3,995.

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 8 Drawer 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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