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French Louis XV Style Mahogany Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large scale French Louis XV style three drawer mahogany bombe chest of drawers with inlay detail
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Maitland Smith French Bombe Chest of Drawers, 1990s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful French Louis XV Maitland Smith decorative Bombe Chest of Drawers. The hand-painted
Category
1990s Asian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Linen, Wood
1930s Italian Bombé Chest of Drawers, Olive wood & Walnut Marquetry
Located in London, GB
This is a rare 1930s Italian Baroque style bombé chest of drawers with burl olive wood and burl
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Antique French Walnut & Marble-Top Bombè Chest of Drawers with Mirror Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique handsome walnut and marble bombè chest of drawers with beveled mirror, circa 1885-1895
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 102 in W 51 in D 22 in
Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Vintage Louis XV Style Faux Marble Distressed Painted Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A shabby chic vintage country French Provincial Louis XV style distressed painted bombe chest of
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Inlay Bombe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
chest features three rows across with four bombe drawers embellished with inlay geometric decor, and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 34.5 in W 51 in D 25.25 in
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
legs with brass sabots. This antique chest of drawers retains its original finish which has been
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Turn of the Century Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
outswept legs with brass sabots. This antique chest of drawers has been syamthetically restored and it is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Kingwood
Mid century small mulberry bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950's small mulberry bombe shaped commode chest of drawers circa 1960.
Rococo revival chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Kingwood Bombé Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A kingwood commode with a bombé front, two drawers spanning the full width of the piece, and two
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest of Drawers
By Charles Cressent
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning French Louis XV bombe marble-top chest of drawers commode from the 19th century, styled
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest of drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial bombe walnut chest of drawers, 18th century. With a 3 board top with molded
Category
Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
in the same plum wood.
Elegant bombe shape, 3 drawers with original handles and escuthoens
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style provincial bombe walnut chest of drawers, 19th century. With a two board
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Vintage Regency Cerused Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Chest of drawers. A beautiful hand carved Bombe chest in a chic cerused
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Early 19th century inlaid walnut Rococo bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid walnut bombe commode circa 1790.
Fine quality Swedish rococo revival commode
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Italian Louis XV Period Marquetry Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine Italian mid-18th century figured-walnut bombe three drawer commode; the commode is inlaid on
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Dutch Antique 19th Century Baroque Revival Bombe Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A Dutch Baroque Revival commode or chest of drawers in walnut and walnut root veneer with bombe
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
H 35 in W 43 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
mounted two drawer bombe petit commode. The serpentine shaped chest of two drawers, each with a pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 33.47 in W 43.31 in D 20.48 in
Fine Pair of Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bedside table sized chests
A very good looking and well made pair of vintage bombe chests. The timber
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
H 23.63 in W 22.84 in D 12.01 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very fine example of French 19th century Louis XV style Bombe two drawer chest commode. The oak
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Oak
H 31 in W 40 in D 19 in
Exquisite Inlaid Bombe Chest of Drawers with Marble Top and Bronze Dore Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This piece is not a typical French bombe chest. The deep, rich color and the extent of the floral
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 34 in W 48 in D 20 in
Late 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Created in France
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 36 in W 51 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this important antique chest. Created in France, circa
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 35.75 in W 55.5 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Vintage Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant two-drawer bedside tables were created in France, circa 1990. Bombe in shape on all
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Early 2000s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
H 34 in W 34.5 in D 21 in
Pair of French Marquetry Inlaid Walnut Marble Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Marquetry inlaid Bombe chests of drawers
A very good looking and well made pair of vintage bombe chests
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Night Stands
Materials
Marble
H 27.56 in W 30.91 in D 16.74 in
Vintage Regency French Societe Nouvelle Atlantic Hand Painted Bombe Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Regency bombe chest of drawers. A chic hand painted pastoral scene
Category
Mid-20th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone
H 30.5 in W 33.25 in D 17.75 in
1920s Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful Louis XV bombe chest of drawers with satinwood inlay. Made in France in the 1920's this
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Of Drawers Nightstand Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, diminutive chest of drawers, hall consoles, to name just a few.
Dimensions: (approx)
27" High, 23" Wide
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Night Stands
Materials
Breccia Marble
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33.25 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
Small French Inlaid Marquetry Bombe Chest with Fossil Limestone Top
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning vintage French Bombe chest of drawers of small proportions. Beautiful Satin wood with
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Limestone
French Louis XV Style Bombé Satinwood Marquetry and Ormolu Mounted Commode, 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Ormolu mounted two-drawer Bombé chest of drawers with mottled green marble top and satin bois
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33.5 in W 45.3 in D 20.9 in
Paul Sormani Louis XV Style Chest Comode France 1885.
Located in New York, NY
A fine and important Louis XV style bombé chest of drawers designed by Paul Sormani from France
Category
Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Morristown, NJ
serpentine bombe chest of drawers, with brass mounts and pulls, drawer fronts, top, and sides painted with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests...
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 57 in D 22 in
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Carved Walnut Demilune Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite Classic French elegance into your home with this Louis XVI style fruitwood bombe chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 35.75 in W 39 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Louis XV Style Ceremonial Commode in Marquetry and Marble Top
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this beautiful Louis XV-style bombe chest of drawers with two drawers and no
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 33.08 in W 45.28 in D 22.45 in
Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
An early period Continental brick and faux-marble painted pine bombe-form commode or chest of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Bombe Commode Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French bombe commode in the Empire manner
Bombe refers to the exaggerated shape of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Dutch Mahogany Bombe Petit Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top and conforming bombe form case section with three drawers with brass bail
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair French Louis XV revival bombe shaped parquet de versailles commode chests of three
Category
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century kingwood and mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers, circa 1950.
Good quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Commode Bombe Chest Drawers Parquetry
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Commode is of a Serpentine and Bombe Form.
The 2 Oak Lined Drawers Having Parquetry Detail as do the End
Category
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian bombe chest, commode or entry side table. Made of mahogany with a green marble top
Category
20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Bombe Commode Walnut Chest Drawers Louis XVII
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Louis XVII Style Walnut and Rosewood Commode.
This Commode is of a Bombe Form.
Featuring 2 Drawers
Category
Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid 20th Century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers circa 1960.
Excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Bombe Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine pair of 18th century Venetian Rococo bombe bedside chests of drawers. Serpentine form
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Petite Vintage Italian Bombe Italian Two Drawer Parquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Parquetry Chest of Drawers was made with quality in mind! If you look at the photos provided you will see
Category
20th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 27.75 in W 31 in D 15.25 in
Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commode / Chest of Drawers, French, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV Bombe commode dates back to the 19th century and features elaborately
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Bombe Chest Drawers Antique French Commode 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a delightful French commode in the Louis XVI manner
Of bombe form, the ormolu
Category
Antique 1880s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Parquet Burl Wood Bombe Style Compact Entry Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Regency
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Parquet burl wood bombe style compact entry chest of drawers dresser.
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Maple
Louis XVI Bombe Commode Antique French Chest Drawers 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Louis XVI Style Commode.
Circa 1900
Combining the bombe shape with Louis XVI style
Category
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers Cherub Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style bombe commode chest of drawers with cherub figures. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
Vintage Bombé Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This black lacquered vintage Bombé chest with raised gilded fretwork on its front features curvy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
French Louis XV Style Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century French Louis XV style serpentine marble commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser. Made
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 36 in W 20 in D 45 in
French Country Louis XV Style Carved "Bombe" Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
French country carved "Bombe" walnut chest in the Rococo style. Item features solid wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 51.57 in W 28.74 in D 16.92 in
Classic Bombe Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
drawers, this chest allows for optimal organization, keeping your essentials neatly stored yet easily
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese American Classical Commodes and...
Materials
Wood
Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC
By Karges Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC
Offered for sale
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 47.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers TLC
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlay Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers. Item features
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 36.5 in W 51 in D 24.5 in
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Bombe Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bombe chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique bombe chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. Bombe chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Bombe chest of drawers bearing Louis XV or Rococo hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many bombe chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb and Maison Jansen produced popular bombe chest of drawers that are worth a look.
How Much are Bombe Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for bombe chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bombe chest of drawers begin at $295 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,271.
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 Bombe Chest Of Drawers
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 23, 2019
A bombe chest cost depends on its size, age, designer, location, condition and other factors. If the piece is in relatively good condition, it may cost anywhere between $300 and $3,000.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
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The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.