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Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Chest of Drawers. A Qing Dynasty Apothecary Chest of Drawers from
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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Bank of Apothecary Drawers, Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Late 19th Century Apothecary Chest.
A fine attractive mahogany 26-drawer chemist, apothecary chest
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and dark
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 38.75 in W 36.5 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Swedish Light Painted and Carved Apothecary Chest with 15 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish apothecary chest from the 19th century with light gray / cream painted finish, multiple
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 51.75 in D 20.25 in
Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers, English, Chemist’s Shop Cabinet, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a rare and unusual antique Victorian apothecary chest, offering superb storage and period
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
H 45.87 in W 30.52 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Chinese Dynasty Apothecary Chest Of Sixty Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning example of vintage craftsmanship, this hand-painted apothecary chest features sixty
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Pine Apothecary Cabinet Chest of 18 Drawers, Denmark, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This tall pine apothecary chest of 18 drawers likely served in a Danish country store during the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Vintage Industrial Apothecary Haberdashery Workshop Chest Of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A rare set of vintage apothecary workshop drawers, England circa 1910
Category
Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 38.59 in W 42.52 in D 9.85 in
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930.
Unusual and rare piece
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Apothecary Chest with 10 Drawers and Carved Dentil
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood apothecary chest from the late 19th century, with carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 26.25 in W 37.5 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of vintage Chinese apothecary chests, these pieces share the same nine-drawer design
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 27.5 in W 28 in D 14 in
2x Military apothecary chest of drawers bedside tables leather top, 1850
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare Victorian pharmacist military campaign four drawers brass tied chest with embossed green
Category
Antique 1850s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 8.67 in D 9.85 in
Large And Impressive Stained Pine Apothecary Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Having 87 drawers with brass knobs. Once used in a general store or apothecary. Shallow proportions.
Category
Antique 1840s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in La Mesa, CA
Black brutalist apothecary-style chest of drawers, featuring four individual, spacious drawers with
Category
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Large 19thC English Walnut Apothecary Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC English Walnut Apothecary Bank Drawers
sku 1738
W133 x D51 x H127 cm
Weight
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer.
Each
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 28 Drawers, Original Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Apothecary Cabinet (Medicine Chest) with 28 Drawers,
Preserved in Original Lacquer
This stunning
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Pharmacist Chest of Drawers
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Old French matte black painted chest of drawers from a pharmacist. The chest has 36 small drawers
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 16.93 in W 11.62 in D 6.89 in
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Early 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Drug Pharmacy Drawers Bratley Pontefract
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A truly wonderful run of chemist drawers, originally made for and housed at Bratley Chemist
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Pine
H 44.49 in W 75.99 in D 11.03 in
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in Reading, Berkshire
painted with its own medicine title for easy access.
Apothecary chests with many small drawers to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Early 20th century Apothecary Cabinet
Located in MILL, NL
Very neat large Apothecary cupboard / chest of drawers / chest of drawers. No less than 60 drawers
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Up to 2 Antique Wooden Chest Of Drawers, Filing Cabinet, Lourié & Co Vienna 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to two identical industrial-style vintage countertop chests of drawers or filing cabinets
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 20 in W 21 in D 14 in
Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest.
Front in original red lacquer with 45
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest.
Front in original red lacquer with 45
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ox Blood Red Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Oxblood Red Chest of Drawers with rich lacquer finish and brass ring pulls
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Dressers
Materials
Wood
Lovely Chinese Burr & Burl Elm Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Cupboard Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Apothecary Burl Elm Chinese chest of drawers
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 22.84 in W 30.32 in D 14.18 in
Apothecary Chest
Located in New York, NY
Antique homeopathic apothecary (medicine) chest with compartmentalized drawers and panels.
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Apothecary Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique homeopathic apothecary ( medicine ) chest with compartmentalized drawers and panels. For
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Antique 19th Century North Korean Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Antique Pine Wood Apothecary Chest of Drawers 1940s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Antique handmade solid pine apothecary bank of 18 small drawers with porcelain pulls. Drawers vary
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Porcelain, Pine
Large Original Painted Bank of Drawers/ chest of drawers
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
A very large antique French bank of 24 drawers with original letterbox red paint, made in solid
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Blue Apothecary Counter
Located in Dallas, TX
Apothecary Store Counter with 9 drawers, with original metal drawer rollers.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Traditional Chinese Medicine Cabinet Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
store ingredients for his remedies.
This cabinet houses 38 drawers, 35 smaller ones with four
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 50.01 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
Apothecary Chest with 39 Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elmwood chest with 39 drawers and open shelf above. Original lacquer finish, nicely distressed
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 39 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese elm apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 39 drawers.
From Suzhou, China, 1860-1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1875
Located in Culver City, CA
Apothecary chest of drawers, England, circa 1875.
Two-part form includes original labels, flush
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Pine Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine apothecary is both a fun and functional chest of various sized drawers.
The many drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Vintage Pine Counter Apothecary Chest of 12 Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Fun and function combine in this pine chest of 12 drawers. This delightful pine apothecary
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Apothecary chest of drawers, England, circa 1890.
In beautiful mahogany with hand painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chest with 28 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 28 drawers in black / burgundy lacquer. From
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This apothecary chest of drawers was made around early 20th century. It is made of oakwood and has
Category
Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Primitive Walnut Spice Cabinet Small Apothecary Chest 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Primitive walnut Spice cabinet small Apothecary chest 8 drawers. Item features beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pine Apothecary Console Chest of 16 Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine apothecary is both a fun and functional chest of various sized drawers. At only 14" deep
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi-Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twelve Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi-drawer chest of drawers, twelve drawers. Sourced from a German chemist
Category
Vintage 1950s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Large Antique Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian mahogany apothecary chest in great condition dating from the 1860-1880s period
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Apothecary Medicine Chest with 24 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest with 24 drawers.
Linden wood (also called lime tree
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Apothecary's chest of drawers from the 1930s. The cabinet comes from a pharmacy in the German city
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Apothecary's chest of drawers from the 1930s. The cabinet comes from a pharmacy in the German city
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique East Asian 36 Drawers Apothecary Cabinet Chest, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Authentic east Asian herbal medicine chest hand crafted in a classic Korean / Japanese antique
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Anglo-Japanese Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Apothecary Large Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish gustavian style apothecary large chest of 26 drawers, can be used as console or free
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 36.5 in W 62 in D 21.25 in
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century provincial Chinese elmwood apothecary chest with 14 drawers and quatrefoil shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930.
Unusual and rare piece
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood apothecary chest with nine drawers and brass hardware.
Pagoda Red
Category
Antique 19th Century Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Apothecary's Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Apothecary's chest of drawers from the 1930s. The cabinet comes from a pharmacy in the German city
Category
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Apothecary Chest of Drawers, Solid Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This apothecary chest of drawers comes from Poland, from one of pharmacies in Kraków from late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Polish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Apothecary Style Chest
Located in North Miami, FL
A modernized apothecary style chest. The piece has been refinished in a matte black lacquer which
Category
Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Apothecary Chest of 24 Drawers, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
accentuated by a hand buffed finish, leaving a warm organic feel to this apothecary.
Each of the 24 drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Apothecary Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
With the original paper labels intact, each of the 27 drawers of this 19th century elmwood Chinese
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Apothecary Chests And Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of apothecary chests and drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and pine, all apothecary chests and drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 72 antique and vintage apothecary chests and drawers in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Apothecary chests and 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. Apothecary chests and drawers bearing Industrial or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many apothecary chests and drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Roche Bobois and Wewood produced popular apothecary chests and drawers that are worth a look.
How Much are Apothecary Chests And Drawers?
Prices for apothecary chests and drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, apothecary chests and drawers begin at $795 and can go as high as $9,914, while the average can fetch as much as $3,166.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
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.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 Apothecary Chests And 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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