Japanese Meiji-period Choba Tansu chest with hand-forged iron fittings, 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The double doors open to reveal a practical interior featuring a spacious storage shelf, a wide drawer, and two smaller drawers. A delightful detail is the secret compartment located...
Iron
French 3-Drawer Side-Chest with Clean Lines and Tapered Legs
Located in East Point, GA
The chest houses three small drawers, each adorn with a decorative escutcheon at it's center.
Wood
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century. This compact chest was traditionally used as a personal storage box (for writing tools, documents, or valuables). It...
Wood
18th Century Italian Walnut Small Chest Of Drawers / Nightstand
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small chest of drawers, or nightstand, handcrafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut.
Walnut
Small 18th Century American Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A small solid cherrywood three drawer chest with original brass hardware.
Brass
Japanese Meiji Period Two-Part Tansu Merchant Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
The upper section is fitted with a pair of sliding doors above an arrangement of five smaller drawers, while the lower section offers three broad drawers and a larger lower drawer ac...
Iron
18th Century Dutch Baroque Bleached Oak Commode, Netherlands
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
The commode is fitted with four drawers arranged with two smaller drawers above and two wide drawers below, each adorned with original-style brass handles and escutcheons.
Oak
Small 18th Century Blue-Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A small blue-painted Baroque chest of drawers with a serpentine front and three drawers, each featuring original locks and keyhole brass fittings.
Oak
Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
the upper section is a beautiful show with a central inlaid cupboard flanked by small drawers and pigeonholes enclosed by two tambour doors, the lower section with a fold over top wr...
Brass
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
The drawers are convenient for organizing small items, and the design is attractive for its practicality and beauty.
Wood
Georgian Small Chest of Drawers of Mahogany on Bracket Feet
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest or dresser cabinet of patinated mahogany from the Georgian period, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two beaded short drawers and three graduating b...
Metal, Brass
Small Antique Danish 18th Century Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Danish rococo breakfront chest of three drawers.
Oak
Antique Japanese ko-dansu, small chest of drawers, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An atmospheric small Japanese tansu—specifically a compact ko-dansu—featuring four drawers.
Elm
Antique Edwardian English Oak Small Chest Of Drawers Circa 1900
Located in Norwich, England
Antique Edwardian small solid oak chest of drawers. Circa 1900. The chest of drawers is in the Georgian manner.
Brass
French 19th Century Elm Wood Console Cabinet w/Burl Wood Accents
Located in East Point, GA
This antique cabinet from France, approximately 4.5 feet in length, features a rectangular-shaped top with decoratively projected front corners, above a case which houses three small...
Wood
Antique Georgian Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
Designed with a classic two-over-three drawer configuration, the arrangement pairs two shallow side-by-side upper drawers over three full-width drawers that graduate progressively in...
Brass
20th Century Danish Small Pine Chest of Three Drawers Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
20th century Danish small chest of three drawers, crafted in pine with compact proportions ideal for use as a nightstand or bedside storage piece.
Brass
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Iron
Antique Small Chest of Drawers, English, Georgian Revival, Tallboy, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bedroom chest of drawers. An English, mahogany and boxwood inlaid squat tallboy in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Superior ex...
Boxwood, Mahogany, Oak
Early 19th Century Louis XVI small Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers Germany, 1800 Mahogany Elegant Chest with two drawers standing on pointed feet. The front of the chest symmetrically veneered. Edge of the base ...
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Small Danish Rococo Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th century small Danish Rococo chest of three drawers, crafted in oak.
Brass
Small Napoleon III Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite little Napoleon III dresser stands on four curved legs. It has three drawers. It is decorated with a beautiful rosewood veneer and is embellished with bronze fittings....
Marble
English Bow Fronted Small Chest of Mahogany with Four Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four drawers, each beaded edge drawer with flame mahogany vene...
Metal, Brass
Dutch 19th Century Small Bombe Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
A handsome 19th-century Dutch Rococo-style bombe commode crafted in richly figured walnut. Featuring a graceful serpentine form, three spacious drawers with decorative brass hardware...
Bronze
Small Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Original Coral Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Louis XVI / Gustavian chest of drawers in pine with its original coral-red paint and subtle traces of gilding on mouldings and carved details.
Brass
Late 17th Century, Lombard Louis XIV Walnut Canterano with Writing Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
The façade features four drawers, the topmost of which opens to reveal a concealed writing cabinet with a drop-front and a fitted interior of four small drawers, a hidden and practic...
Walnut
Small Walnut Chest Of Drawers Called Tombeau Commode - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The rarest and most soughtfull chest of drawers from the 18 century very beautiful rare model since the chest of drawers is smaller than usual.
Walnut
Antique Industrial Desk With Drawers
Located in Dekalb, IL
The four smaller drawers measure 2"W x 22"D x 7"H. The four larger drawers measure 4"W x 27"L x 21"H.
Oak
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures 25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 30.5" tall.
Brass
Georgian Era Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period English small chest of mahogany from the Georgian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four drawers with oval brass pulls, each drawer with brass escutcheon, a...
Metal, Brass
A Small George III Period Mahogany and Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is an authentic George III small mahogany chest of drawers, dating to the late 18th century (circa 1770–1790).
Brass
$704Sale Price|20% Off
Small Set Of Antique Apothecary Drawers, English, Pine, Countertop, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small set of antique apothecary drawers. An English, stained pine countertop chest, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Pine
$3,431Sale Price|51% Off
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly veneered and marquetry on an oak body, hunting motif, 2 small drawers in the base area, or...
Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest with Secretaire Desk
Located in Bradenton, FL
The upper case features a rare and desirable secretaire configuration: a fall-front writing surface cleverly concealed within the top left drawer, opening to create a practical desk ...
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Display Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
The lower section is fitted with two smaller drawers above three wide drawers, all with moulded edges, round brass handles and key escutcheons.
Brass
Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese Antique BK Small Tansu with 4 Drawers circa 1900–1920 Japan, Early 20th Century, circa 1900–1920 This refined four-drawer chest embodies the understated beauty of traditio...
Cedar
Japanese Antique Black Small Tansu Chest of Drawers 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a small antique Japanese chest of drawers. Its low, stable rectangular form and the deep black finish, enriched by many years of age and use, give the piece a quiet yet disti...
Iron
English Small Cabinet Chest of Drawers of Oak on Bracket Feet
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest of patinated oak from the 19th century, in the Georgian style, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two beaded short drawers and three graduating beade...
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Pine Small Chest of Four Drawers Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 20th century Danish small chest of four drawers, crafted in pine with a natural wax finish that brings out the warmth and character of the wood.
Brass
Small Golden Oak Two-Drawer Chest of Drawers with Shaped Gallery
Located in Nottingham, GB
A stepped and shaped raised upstand crowns the moulded top of this compact oak chest, providing a protective barrier along the rear edge while adding subtle architectural interest to...
Oak, Plywood
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Three Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of three equally sized beaded drawers, each with ori...
Metal, Brass
English Bow Front Small Chest of Burr Walnut with Four Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-fronted small chest of burr or burled walnut from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of four graduating beaded drawers, each with origina...
Metal, Brass
Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The unique configuration of drawers with central three in a square shape...
Pine, Paint
Federal Period Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Lion Head Brasses, American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant two-part form features a graduated arrangement of drawers, with a pair of smaller drawers over a series of long drawers, all retaining their original brasses.
Mahogany
19th Century Small Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawers, Vienna, circa 1825 An exceptional early Viennese Biedermeier walnut chest of drawers dating to circa 1825, showcasing the refined...
Brass
17th Century Oak and Pine Urushi Nanban-style Japanese Export Chest
Located in Solebury, PA
It includes a central cabinet with an arched top, flanked by multiple smaller drawers designed for convenient access. This particular layout is typically associated with the storage ...
Oak, Pine
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Country House Small Bachelor’s Office Bedside
Located in London, GB
It has a large and usefully sized single-piece top with moulded bordering and is supported by a lovely mid-Georgian, tier-moulded base of legs with shapely three-sided aprons. Smal...
Brass
Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb small chest of drawers from the William and Mary period of the 17th century from England in oak Small unusual model of superb quality with a very beautiful molding work on the...
Oak
Small Chest of Drawers with Marble Columns, Southern Germany, circa 1810–1820
Located in New York, NY
Small Neoclassical chest of drawers with two drawers, cherrywood veneer, and ebonized details.
Marble
Small Japanese Wooden Box with Drawers and Floral Design, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A small Japanese wooden chest of drawers (kodansu), dating from the early 20th century.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the serpentine front adds intrigue as well.
Stone
French Turn of the Century Walnut Side Table with Carved Tray Top and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut side table from the early 20th century, with carved tray top and four small drawers. Created in France during the Turn of the Century, this walnut side table features...
Walnut
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
Showcasing a linear silhouette, our tansu features four main drawers and a safe on the side opening to reveal two smaller drawers.
Iron
Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique George lll small mahogany chest of 5 drawers with brushing slide having a superb quality mahogany rectangular shaped top with a moulded edge above a brushing s...
Other
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small chest of drawers in burl and solid carved and venereed walnut, characterized by curved legs and a wavy front that give a touch of refinement.
Nutwood
Elegant Régence Commode, Attributed to François Mondon (1694–1770)
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
The case opens with three drawers arranged in three tiers, the upper tier divided into two smaller drawers.
Palisander
Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons.
Brass
Fine Antique Small Early 20th Century English Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Nottingham, GB
The chest incorporates three useful drawers to the front, providing practical storage while maintaining a beautifully balanced and refined appearance.
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode Tombeau from Bordeaux
Located in Dallas, TX
The façade is fitted with two large full-width drawers beneath a divided upper tier of two smaller drawers, providing generous storage while maintaining a balanced composition.
Bronze
Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Located in Wien, AT
This excellent chest of drawers was manufactured in France, in the 1830s under Louis Philippe I. It is a piece of outstanding craftsmanship, the traces of the old tools can be seen...
Bronze
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
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