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Louis XV Country French Style Blue Distressed Chest of Drawers by Hickory
Louis XV Country French Style Blue Distressed Chest of Drawers by Hickory

Louis XV Country French Style Blue Distressed Chest of Drawers by Hickory

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

French style chest of drawers, crafted by Hickory Chair Company—renowned for their quality and dedication

Category

20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Distressed Chest of Drawers
Contemporary Distressed Chest of Drawers

Contemporary Distressed Chest of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Contemporary distressed chest of three drawers, pine, contrasting stained stencilling along drawer

Category

20th Century Rustic Dressers

Materials

Pine

Vintage Country French Louis XIV Style Distressed Three Drawer Commode
Vintage Country French Louis XIV Style Distressed Three Drawer Commode

Vintage Country French Louis XIV Style Distressed Three Drawer Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

chic interior, this vintage distressed chest of drawers brings a sense of history and refined charm to

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Pulborough, GB

chest of drawers. A very lovely chest and can be used as a bedside table or anywhere around your home

Category

20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Distressed Georgian Style Yew Wood Small Chest of

Category

20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small English Burl Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Distressed Finish
Small English Burl Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Distressed Finish

Small English Burl Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Distressed Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small English burl wood chest with four drawers and distressed finish. Create in England, this

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Burl

1940s Pennsylvania House Chest of Drawers
1940s Pennsylvania House Chest of Drawers

1940s Pennsylvania House Chest of Drawers

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Germantown, MD

Vintage distressed Pennsylvania House chest of drawers. Few signs of age. Measurements: 25 W x 14

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests by Baker Milling Road
Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests by Baker Milling Road

Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests by Baker Milling Road

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Selection of Distressed Ivory Color Chests, designed for The Milling Road Collection for Baker

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Distressed Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest
Vintage Distressed Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest

Vintage Distressed Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, and scrolling drawer pulls. Crowning this magnificent chest is a striking, fitted serpentine marble

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair Habersham Biltmore Fruitwood Serpentine Bachelor Chests of Drawers Island
Pair Habersham Biltmore Fruitwood Serpentine Bachelor Chests of Drawers Island

Pair Habersham Biltmore Fruitwood Serpentine Bachelor Chests of Drawers Island

By Habersham

Located in Germantown, MD

Bachelor's Chests of Drawers. Previous and original owner use the pair as a kitchen Island for a while and it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Fruitwood

Distressed Louis XV Style Bombe Chests, Solid Wood, 1930s French
Distressed Louis XV Style Bombe Chests, Solid Wood, 1930s French

Distressed Louis XV Style Bombe Chests, Solid Wood, 1930s French

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This charming pair of Louis XV style bombe chests brings timeless French elegance with a rustic

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pewter

Maison Jansen Style Distressed Faux Marble Paint Decorated Foyer Chest Commode
Maison Jansen Style Distressed Faux Marble Paint Decorated Foyer Chest Commode

Maison Jansen Style Distressed Faux Marble Paint Decorated Foyer Chest Commode

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional Maison Jansen style distressed faux marble chest exudes sophistication and

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Serpentine Dresser Distressed
Antique French Serpentine Dresser Distressed

Antique French Serpentine Dresser Distressed

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique French Distressed Serpentine Dresser This

Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Fantastic French Rococo Bombe Distressed Off-white Painted Commodes
Pair of Fantastic French Rococo Bombe Distressed Off-white Painted Commodes

Pair of Fantastic French Rococo Bombe Distressed Off-white Painted Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of fantastic French Rococo bombe distressed off-white painted commodes embodies the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Gustavian Style Distressed Painted Commode
Gustavian Style Distressed Painted Commode

Gustavian Style Distressed Painted Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This charming Gustavian style distressed painted commode captures the understated elegance of

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French 1900s Turn of the Century Two-Drawer Commode with Distressed Paint
French 1900s Turn of the Century Two-Drawer Commode with Distressed Paint

French 1900s Turn of the Century Two-Drawer Commode with Distressed Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

two drawers, each fitted with elegant hardware. Boasting a nicely distressed finish, the commode is

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Dresser with Mirror in Distressed Rococo Style
French Provincial Dresser with Mirror in Distressed Rococo Style

French Provincial Dresser with Mirror in Distressed Rococo Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a charming 19th century French chest of drawers with attached mirror, crafted in a French

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Stamford, CT

dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden in the early 20th century. This example

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Petite Intentionally Distressed Henredon Style 2 Drawer Commode Nightstand
Petite Intentionally Distressed Henredon Style 2 Drawer Commode Nightstand

Petite Intentionally Distressed Henredon Style 2 Drawer Commode Nightstand

By Henredon

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This petite intentionally distressed two-drawer commode nightstand in the Henredon style offers a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Country French Venetian Style Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Distressed Commode
Country French Venetian Style Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Distressed Commode

Country French Venetian Style Paint Decorated 3 Drawer Distressed Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

and gently scalloped apron create a classic, flowing silhouette, while the distressed painted finish

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode in Distressed Baroque Style
18th Century Italian Walnut Commode in Distressed Baroque Style

18th Century Italian Walnut Commode in Distressed Baroque Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18th-century Italian three-drawer commode, monumental in size and crafted in walnut, is a significant piece of historical furniture. Its natural weather wood finish and intricate ca...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Pair of Gustavian style

Category

Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.

Located in Stamford, CT

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Stunning pair of step

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s
Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s

Gorgeous Distressed Creme Paint Decorated Louis XV Commode Dresser Circa 1930s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

romance of French provincial design. Finished in a distressed crème paint, the piece exudes timeworn

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique European Pine Dresser With Red Distressed Paint and French Line Motif
Antique European Pine Dresser With Red Distressed Paint and French Line Motif

Antique European Pine Dresser With Red Distressed Paint and French Line Motif

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming antique (late 1800s or early 1900s) rustic European pine chest of drawers dresser that

Category

Early 20th Century German Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Porcelain, Pine, Paint

Robin's Egg Blue Venetian Paint Decorated Distressed Italian Commode Circa 1950
Robin's Egg Blue Venetian Paint Decorated Distressed Italian Commode Circa 1950

Robin's Egg Blue Venetian Paint Decorated Distressed Italian Commode Circa 1950

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

gracefully serpentine front with two spacious drawers, each adorned with ornate scrolling designs and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel
Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel

Louis XVI Style Commode by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

scrolling details. Louis XVI style distressed paint decorated commode chest of drawers is made of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Wood

Distressed Chest of Drawers

Distressed Chest of Drawers

Unavailable|$3,405 / item

Distressed Chest of Drawers

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Stylish rectangular limed acacia chest of drawer with marble top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Distressed  Neoclassical-style White Painted Chest of Drawers
Distressed  Neoclassical-style White Painted Chest of Drawers

Distressed Neoclassical-style White Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Houston, TX

Chest with six drawers has been painted and hand-distressed to look old. Each side of chest

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Distressed Rustic Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser
Distressed Rustic Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser

Distressed Rustic Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Atlanta, GA

Due to its medium size, this rustic chest of drawers speaks of versatility and character all rolled

Category

2010s Vietnamese Rustic Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Danish Black Distressed Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique Danish Black Distressed Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique Danish Black Distressed Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique Danish Black Distressed Tall Chest of Drawers Dresser c.1840. This amazing tall chest of

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Distressed Chest of Drawers
Distressed Chest of Drawers

Distressed Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Ex Curtain Road, Shoreditch. A chest of drawers for the kitchen with distressed shabby white

Category

Vintage 1930s English Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Distressed Bleached Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Distressed Bleached Burl Wood Chest of Drawers

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Distressed Bleached Burl Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage distressed chest of drawers. A gorgeous bleached Burl wood in a classic Bombe

Category

Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Dark Oak Chests
Pair of Dark Oak Chests

Pair of Dark Oak Chests

Sold|$15,500 / item

Pair of Dark Oak Chests

Located in Westwood, NJ

Pair of Dark brown oak heavily distressed chest of drawers with linenfold carved detail to the two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Elizabethan Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Oak

Pair of Distress Painted Chests of Drawers
Pair of Distress Painted Chests of Drawers

Pair of Distress Painted Chests of Drawers

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Swedish Provincial green distress-painted chests of drawers, three drawers flanked by

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Distressed Country French Style Chest of Drawers
Distressed Country French Style Chest of Drawers

Distressed Country French Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Nice black distressed Country French style chest of drawers with working locks and keys.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Distressed Georgian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Distressed Georgian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Distressed Georgian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Distressed Georgian flame mahogany chest of drawers This Attractive little Bachelors’ Chest has

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Concave Chest of Drawers in Distressed Oak
Concave Chest of Drawers in Distressed Oak

Concave Chest of Drawers in Distressed Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

Concave Chest of Drawers in Distressed Oak Piece from our one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Century Furniture Chest of Drawers French Country Distressed
Century Furniture Chest of Drawers French Country Distressed

Century Furniture Chest of Drawers French Country Distressed

By Century Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Century Furniture Chest of Drawers French Country

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

Large Danish Chest of Drawers with Distressed White Paint
Large Danish Chest of Drawers with Distressed White Paint

Large Danish Chest of Drawers with Distressed White Paint

Located in Round Top, TX

This large chest of 5 drawers reveals lovely Danish styling with diamond accents, turned columns

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Don Ruseau Style Distressed Blue Painted Chest of Drawers
Don Ruseau Style Distressed Blue Painted Chest of Drawers

Don Ruseau Style Distressed Blue Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Chest has distressed blue painted frame with cream painted highlights.

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Victorian Distressed Painted Shabby Chic Chest of Drawers
Antique Victorian Distressed Painted Shabby Chic Chest of Drawers

Antique Victorian Distressed Painted Shabby Chic Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and very decorative antique Victorian shabby chic chest of drawers. This was made in

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers in Pine with Distressed Paint, circa 1880
Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers in Pine with Distressed Paint, circa 1880

Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers in Pine with Distressed Paint, circa 1880

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers in Pine with Distressed Paint, c. 1880. Hardware has been replaced

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Chests of Drawers
Pair of Chests of Drawers

Pair of Chests of Drawers

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French Louis XV style distressed and stained chests of drawers, the shaped top over a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Distressed Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of distressed chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct distressed chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Distressed 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. Distressed chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Hollywood Regency and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Distressed chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by John Widdicomb, Maison Jansen and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Distressed Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,995, while they’re typically $636 on the low end and $12,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Distressed Chest Of Drawers
  • 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 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
    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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 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, 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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