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Italian Midcentury Pair of 80's Lacquered Night Stands
Located in bari, IT
Set of two night stands cabinets with three drawers in dark brown lacquered wood, Italian
Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
. Germany 80’s.
Category

Vintage 1980s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
H 24.01 in W 21.65 in D 16.92 in
Danish Vintage Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish, very well made and very practical Danish vintage teak chest of drawers, dating from the
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Vintage Teak Chest of Drawers
Danish Vintage Teak Chest of Drawers
H 39.77 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent
Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Poul Cadovius
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Danish teak chest of drawers by Poul Cadovius. It was made in Denmark by Cado, it
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Gio Ponti Italian bronze wood Commode , Chest of drawers
By Gio Ponti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Brutalist Style Chest of Drawers, Gio Ponti, 70’s – Italy Gorgeous and very trendy brutalist style
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Unique Baroque/Classicism Chest of Drawers, Germany Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
classicistic locks and fittings with ring handles. According to the heir, the dresser was acquired in the 80s
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pink Chest of Drawers in Bamboo, Oak Wood and Leather by Italo Gasparucci
Located in Roma, IT
80s, period in which natural fiber furniture was widespread in Italy. It was produced by "Gasparucci
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Oak

Italian sideboard, ash, design, 1980
Located in Nice, FR
drawers on the front with 6 metal handles. It’s a sideboard that goes very well in a living room or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian sideboard, ash, design, 1980
Italian sideboard, ash, design, 1980
H 25.2 in W 0.79 in D 20.48 in
Rare set of 3 teak cabinets by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Thorald Madsens
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
and Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by Thorald Madsens, Denmark 1950’s. The set consists of one chest
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Emiel Veranneman Pair of Black Lacquered High Gloss Cabinets Belgium 1980s
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in Tilburg, NL
Emiel Veranneman Exquisite pair of high gloss cabinets, Belgium, 70s or 80s. This stylish pair of
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

The Longleat Commodes
Located in London, GB
Museum, Malibu, 1983, p. 60, no. 30, Joubert was already in his early 80's when this group was delivered
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

The Longleat Commodes
The Longleat Commodes
H 38.25 in W 56.75 in D 23 in
Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
mahogany drawer linings. The front opens to reveal pigeon holes and small drawers, including a hidden
Category

Antique 1820s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet
By Thomas Seymour
Located in Dayton, OH
mahogany, featuring a half round / bow front with four drawers, two side cabinets, brass paw / claw feet
Category

Late 20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage '80s Maple Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
office. Three ample drawers provide plenty of storage for pens, papers, and more. Please confirm item
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Post Modern Burl and Steel Mezzaluna Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace c 1970/80's
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
Stunning executive desk designed by Leon Rosen for The Pace Collection, circa 1970-1980's. The desk
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cabinet Knoll Oak Veneer, USA, 1970s-80s
By Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
Chest of drawers in oak veneered wood with aluminium profiles.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Sarreid Ltd. Hollywood Regency Three Drawer Night Stand Chest Bedside Table 80s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
. Small Chest of drawers with a mirrored brass exterior. Features a finish with brass nail head detail
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Brass, Metal

Peachy Pink 9 Drawers Dresser circa 1980
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Peachy Pink Laminate 9 Drawers Dresser. Heavy and custom made in the 80s perfect to use it as
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Laminate

English 18th Century Oak Dresser Base with 6 Drawers & 2 Cabinet Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rd. S 215 E 58th St. 134 Main St. 385 Broad St. 2118 West Walton 918 Dragon St. 123 East 46th St
Category

Antique 18th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

Pier Luigi Colli Large Sideboard in Wood with Drawers Italian Manufacturer 1930s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Large sideboard is entirely realized in oak wood, with four drawers on each side (for a total of
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

1980s Waterfall Style NIghtstand
Located in Jacksonville, FL
80s era nightstand features smooth waterfall front and a solid plinth style base. Styling
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Formica, Wood

1980s Waterfall Style NIghtstand
1980s Waterfall Style NIghtstand
H 21.75 in W 23 in D 17 in
Post modernist desk, 1980s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Desk from the 80s in France - Red laminate box with 3 drawers on the left - Black lacquered pyramid
Category

Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Laminate

Post modernist desk, 1980s
Post modernist desk, 1980s
H 38.59 in W 80.71 in D 23.63 in
Postmodern Design in Style of Milo Baughman Burl Wood Desk, 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern design burl wood desk in the style of Milo Baughman, 1970's / 80's. Made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Post-Modern Pair of Cream and Brass Lacquer 1980s Nightstands
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of mid-century 80s cream lacquer & brass nightstands by Lane. Gorgeous post modern design. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Lacquer

Post Modern Martine Bedin Memphis "Lodge" Bookcase/Cabinet, 1985
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare post-modern bookcase/Cabinet designed by Martine Bedin and edited in the 80s by Memphis
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Dresser in White Lacquered Wood by Pierre Cardin, Original Signature
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous white wood chest of drawers designed by Pierre Cardin in the 80's, with signature. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Parchment Jewelry Box, R&Y Agousti Paris, 20th
Located in Nice, FR
Jewelry chest consisting of 4 drawers, parchment front, two doors in palm wood veneer, made by the
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Parchment Paper

Circa 1800, Italian Walnut Extendable Table
Located in BALCATTA, WA
This exquisite Circa 1800’s Italian walnut extendable table features lovely Louis XV style columned
Category

Antique Early 1800s Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1800, Italian Walnut Extendable Table
Circa 1800, Italian Walnut Extendable Table
H 31.5 in W 40.16 in D 77.96 in
Pierre Cardin Black Lacquered Sideboard for Roche Bobois
By Pierre Cardin, Roche Bobois
Located in Conversano, IT
drawers, also lacquered behind and in the drawers, is a typical style between the late 70s and 80s
Category

Vintage 1980s French Regency Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Post modern Italian bamboo sideboard
Located in Milano, IT
ensure a sense of balance and cohesion.Featuring six drawers adorned with sleek metal handles, this piece
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Post modern Italian bamboo sideboard
Post modern Italian bamboo sideboard
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 20.87 in
Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
By ISA Bergamo
Located in taranto, IT
Original 60s curved desk, probable production I.S.A. Bergamo. Structure in fir wood with veneers
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
Italian Table Desk Design I.S.A. Bergamo Style
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Vintage Harden Italian Neoclassical Solid Cherry Armoire Wardrobe Linen Press
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
, shelves and dovetailed drawers for storage. The cabinet has a beautifully arched crown with beveled top
Category

Vintage 1980s Neoclassical Linen Presses

Materials

Cherry

2M Multileg Cabinet in Blue Glossy Laquer and Glass Top Finish
By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dimensions: D 50 cm x W 100 cm x H 80 cm Modules and doors in MDF and lacquered high-gloss, The interior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble

Lodge Bookcase in Wood by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano Collection
By Martine Bedin, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Lodge bookcase with four drawers in wood by Martine Bedin for Memphis Milano collection
Category

2010s Bookcases

Materials

Plastic

20th Century Antique French Henri II Style, Carved, Oak, Hunt Sideboard!!
Located in Austin, TX
drawers, over four cabinet doors, carved with birds and fruits, rising on bun feet, approx 111"h, 80"w
Category

20th Century French Other Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Henry Link Set of White Wicker Bedroom Furniture, Nightstands, Mirror 1980s
By Henry Link
Located in Richmond, Surrey
, originally purchased from Bondar Interiors, Canada in the mid 80’s, Manufactured 1984. I have included a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood

18th C. French Louis XVI Secretaire with Marquetry
Located in BALCATTA, WA
hidden beneath the lower cabinetry drawers and a gilt stamped, bordeaux leather desk pad lines the
Category

Antique 18th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Danish Teak Wall Bookcase by Poul Cadovius, F139
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Lyon, FR
Large wall bookcase from the 60's designed by the Danish designer Poul Cadovius. This bookcase is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Italian suitcase-shaped leather desk in modern style
Located in Milano, IT
. But what sets this desk apart are the two pull-out drawers, cleverly concealed in its suitcase-like
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Longines Rare Oversized 9Kt. Gold for English Market Original Dial 1940's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
. English Market CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 43mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Pierre Balmain Vintage Bookcase in Wood and Glass
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage wooden bookcase designed by Pierre Balmain in the 80s, fine French craftsmanship
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

21st Century Cabinet-Sculpture Contemporary Teal-Bronze in Wood-Resin
By Marco Padovese
Located in Budoia, IT
approached a Scandinavian Modern design from the ‘80s. When the artist saw the item in the second hand shop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Resin, Wood

Longines Silver & Niello Watch from 1915 Dial by Stern Freres Matching Chain
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Scandinavian Modern Sibast No 11 Sideboard Buffet Arne Vodder for George Tanier
By Arne Vodder, George Tanier, Sibast
Located in Topeka, KS
Anton Borg ended in 1975. In the 80’s he designed for high quality garden furniture for InterForm
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

Sunnylands America’s Midcentury Masterpiece Book by Janice Lyle
Located in New York, NY
Sunnylands America’s Midcentury Masterpiece By: Janice Lyle Foreword by Michael S. Smith
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Longines Silver Half Hunter Trench Watch with Original Kiln Fired Dial 1925
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults. It was not
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Silver

Longines for Birks Open Faced Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1921
By Birks
Located in Long Beach, CA
Switzerland. They were so successful that in the early 1930's, after falling into bankruptcy they purchased
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Longines 18kt. Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Style Presentation Watch Box and Papers
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
. Yellows Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

2 Giovanni Offredi Saporiti Italia Birdseye Maple Nightstands Dresser Chest MCM
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Dayton, OH
developments in the furniture contracting business, already started in the early 80's. With a creation of a
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Maple

Longines Steel Art Deco Open Face Pocket Watch Original Dial, circa 1930s
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 45mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels
Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Steel

Longines 14kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch from 1920's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view their “collection” in their vaults
Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Longines Nickel Silver Enamel Dial Chronograph Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
, it still runs well and keeps good, even after 100 years. In the 1980’s I was privileged to view
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches

Vienna Art Deco Josef Hoffman Manner Eight-Piece Salon Suite Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
surface, surmounted with raised gallery fitted with drawers flanking richly figured quilted diamond inlay
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Rare Hampton & Son's Pall Mall Hardwood Twin Pedestal Writing Partners Desk
Located in GB
made by the highly coveted Hampton & Son’s The top left and right drawers are fully stamped Hampton
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Hardwood

J.W. Benson Yellow Gold Filled Half Hunter Pocket Watch, circa 1900s
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: Heavy Gold Shell CIRCA / YEAR: 1900's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 50mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches

Walking View, Left
By Ron Pokrasso
Located in San Francisco, CA
. His work is in public, private, and corporate collections throughout the U.S. and abroad and is
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Walking View, Left
Walking View, Left
H 28.5 in W 24.75 in D 1.15 in
Canadian Side Table and Chest of Drawers
By RS Associates
Located in Den Bommel, NL
room. The set is marked on the inside of the drawers. Dimensions: side table W x D x H : 80 x 50 x 60
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Canadian Side Table and Chest of Drawers
Canadian Side Table and Chest of Drawers
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
French Art Deco Rosewood/Macassar Dining Set, Maison Bellon
Located in San Francisco, CA
This formidible dining set was created in the 1920's by Maison Bellon, a prominent Lyonnaise
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Chest of Drawers Burl Veneer Italy, 70s-80s
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with drawers and hinged doors in briarwood veneer with brass profiles and handles, drawer
Category

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

Materials

Burl

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80s Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 80s drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all 80s drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 149 antique and vintage 80s drawers in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. 80s 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. 80s drawers bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 80s drawers over the years, but those made by Pierre Cardin, Poul Cadovius and Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 80s Drawers?

Prices for 80s drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 80s drawers begin at $85 and can go as high as $79,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,750.
Questions About 80s Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There are many things that you can wear to a 1980s party. Get inspired by the era’s fitness craze and wear a leotard, tights, leg warmers and a headband or a wind suit with a matching jacket and pull-on bottoms. Give the preppy look a try with a sweater set for women or a crewneck sweater tied around the neck of a polo shirt for men. Or, go punk with a vintage band t-shirt, distressed jeans, spiked jewelry and a wallet chain. Find a collection of vintage 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    One of the most popular types of dresses during the 1980s was a tight-fitting sheath with oversized shoulder pads. Peplum accents were also common as were large puffy sleeves. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 1980s vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    How deep the average dresser drawer is depends on the size of the dresser. The depth of dresser drawers ranges from approximately 14 or 15 inches to around 20 inches. The depth of drawers in larger dressers may exceed 20 inches. A dresser’s drawers will typically be deeper than those in a chest of drawers.

    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.

    Antique and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.

    Find antique dressers as well as vintage mid-century modern dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To remove Broyhill dresser drawers, first take everything out of them. Then, pull one drawer out as far as it will go. Locate the latch along the inside of the dresser on the right side. Push the latch toward the track to trigger the release mechanism. Then, slide the drawer out the rest of the way. Find a range of Broyhill dressers 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The dimensions of a card catalog drawer depend on what kind of card the drawer is designed to hold. Different standards exist, most of them codified in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop antique card catalog filing cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What a good depth for dresser drawers is depends on what you wish to store. The average depth is 16 to 18 inches, and drawers of this size can accommodate a wide range of items. Some dressers have a mix of deep and shallow drawers, giving you the flexibility to store and organize many kinds of clothing, undergarments and accessories. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of dressers.