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Late Qing Dynasty Red Open Bookshelf with Drawers and Fretwork Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period red lacquer open bookshelf from the early 20th century, with two
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Period Bookshelf with Classic Design and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
period bookshelf with drawers circa 1900 will bring an elegant touch to any home, whether placed in a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Danish Pine Wall Unit with Bookshelf and Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish pine wall unit of pitch pine consisting of bookcase and chest of drawers. Handles and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Pine, Wood
Bibliotheque by Paul Sormani with Gilt Bronze and Brèche d'Alep Marble Top
By Paul Sormani
Located in New York, NY
This Sormani bookshelf is made of kingwood and bois satine with a brèche d'Alep marble top. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 44.5 in W 50.25 in D 16 in
Bookshelf in Lacquered Wood with a Variety of Finishes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bookshelf in lacquered wood with a variety of finishes
Product features: Wood, lacquered,
ceramics
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s Teak Bookshelf with Multi-Color Finish – Fully Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the timeless charm of our fully restored vintage mid-century modern bookshelf, crafted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer
Pyrite Bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyrite double horizontal bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Materials: Drawers: Noce Canaletto solid wood
Category
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pyrite Bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyrite vertical bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Materials: drawers: noce canaletto solid wood, leather
Category
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Pyrite Bookshelf by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
, while drawers in leather or wood can be added to the bookshelf. Pyrite can be used as a single module
Category
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Restored Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bookshelf with Desk Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transform your space with our vintage mid-century modern bookshelf, a masterpiece of design and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Lacquer, Walnut, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Mahogany Chiffonier Cabinet with Bookshelf
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Two small drawers are withdrawn from the cabinet with stamped brass knobs embellished with relief
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 59 in W 39.38 in D 14 in
Julian Chichester Natural Vellum University Bookshelf
By Julian Chichester
Located in London, GB
.
The University bookshelf features a slimline metal frame with a gilded finish, highlighting the sleek
Category
2010s English Bookcases
Materials
Animal Skin
Julian Chichester Natural Vellum University Bookshelf
By Julian Chichester
Located in London, GB
.
The University bookshelf features a slimline metal frame with a gilded finish, highlighting the sleek
Category
2010s English Bookcases
Materials
Animal Skin
Collector's Bookshelf with glass and wooden doors in French oak, France
By Christophe Lecomte
Located in Landivy, FR
drawers.
The oak, a noble species from the French forests is, with SIENNA, highlighted with finishes using
Category
2010s French Modern Bookcases
Materials
Oak, Glass, Wood
H 70.87 in W 48.82 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Wooden Bookshelf from the 1960's
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian bookshelf from the 1960s. It is made out of wood and a blackened tubular metal
Category
Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Vintage Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back to the 1960s with our Danish modern bookshelf masterfully handcrafted from mahogany
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Room Divider Bookshelf
By Stonehill
Located in Chicago, IL
piece narrow unit with finished back.
Two cabinets and three drawers.
Round wooden knobs.
Sliding glass
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Teak
La Manufacture-Paris Pyrite Bookshelf Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
, while drawers in leather or wood can be added to the bookshelf. Pyrite can be used as a single module
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
La Manufacture-Paris Pyrite Bookshelf Designed by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in New York, NY
, while drawers in leather or wood can be added to the bookshelf. Pyrite can be used as a single module
Category
2010s Italian Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1960s Danish Modern Mahogany Bookshelf: Restored Mid-Century Wall Unit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century modern design with our circa 1960s Danish modern bookshelf
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
Riva 1920 PIANO DESIGN BOOKSHELF BY RENZO & MATTEO PIANO
By Riva 1920, Renzo Piano
Located in Boston, MA
solution for both home and office environments. Drawers are not included.
Stainless Steel Rods, Solid and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Japanese Taishō Period Open Bookshelf Sliding Doors, Curvy Shelf and Drawer
Located in Yonkers, NY
open bookshelf with wavy curving shelf, sliding doors and drawers. Created in Japan during the Taisho
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Bookcases
Materials
Cypress, Fabric
H 32 in W 31 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Primitive Arts and Craft Style Carved Wood Bookshelf and Storage Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
This bookshelf unit has handmade caved wood detailing everywhere. The top is scalloped detailing
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 49 in W 43 in D 14 in
Alias J03 Aline Bookshelf in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli
By Alias, Dante Bonuccelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bookshelf with structure in extruded aluminium and shelves in lacquered aluminum and drawers in lacquered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 80.79 in W 95.36 in D 14.18 in
Gianluigi Gorgoni 1970s Brass Burl Wood Glass Display Cabinet Bookshelf Rizzo
By Gianluigi Gorgoni
Located in London, GB
and drawers are coming with a 24k gold trimming.
The center vertical unit flank a chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 89.77 in W 99.22 in D 17.72 in
Alias S02 Aline Bookshelf in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli
By Alias, Dante Bonuccelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias S02 Aline Bookshelf in White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Dante Bonuccelli
Sideboard with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bookcases
Materials
Aluminum
H 51.62 in W 107.17 in D 141.74 in
Scandinavian Teak Bookcase Cabinet with Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bookcase/cabinet and desk, circa 1960's. Highly functional design combines drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Teak Mid-Century Modern Wall Storage Bookcase Cabinet with Drop Front Desk
Located in Topeka, KS
unit. The base portion with two drawers and three doored sections, one single and one double. The doors
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Laminate, Teak
H 61.25 in W 98.5 in D 20 in
Wenge Wood Bookcase/Secretary by Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co.
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
combination of a dresser, drop down desk and bookshelf, all in one! Robust, sleek chest of drawers with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Mirror, Wenge
Vintage 1960s Teak Freestanding Wall Unit – Fully Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with four drawers and the other with a double door and a single wood shelf inside. A third cabinet in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Four Drawer Bookcase in Elmwood, Rattan and Brass, Certified
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"
Certified Antique Handcrafted Chinese Elmwood Bookcase with four drawers, circa 1850. Discover the
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 79 in W 53.6 in D 13 in
1970s Chinoiserie Drexel Black and Brass Bookshelves – a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
crafted in brass, not only serves as a functional element but also contributes to each bookshelf's overall
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Antique Inlaid Walnut Breakfront Bookcase
Located in London, GB
and slim, yet offering lots of storage space. There is an open bookshelf in the centre with two
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Handcrafted Elm Wood Chinese Bookcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
captivating bookshelf retains its original deep dark walnut color, recently waxed and polished to reveal a
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl Rosewood Modular Bookcase System
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
used as a bookshelf or vitrine, bar, entertainment center, or even as kitchen cabinets. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Chrome
19th Century English Sheraton Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
arched astragal moldings.
The lower section fitted with two dovetailed drawers and a pair of cupboard
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Bookcases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
oval satinwood medallion above another scallop shell drawer. It has 6 smaller drawers and 8 cubbies
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Low Adjustable Library Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture. The first is the fact is has three working drawers for storage of small clutter you don’t want
Category
2010s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
English Low Short Open Bookcase Bookshelf with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
throughout.
Otherwise this antique style bookcase with drawers is strong and sturdy. Some of its versatile
Category
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Yew
Antique Wooden Bookshelf or Wardrobe with Three Drawers
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Amazing antique wooden bookshelf or wardrobe in a perfect conditions. It has three drawers. Contact
Category
Vintage 1930s European Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Arthur Brett Mahogany Free - Standing Open Bookshelf with Two Drawers
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
A mahogany open bookcase on bracket feet with four graduated shelves above two drawers.
Arthur
Category
Early 2000s British Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.23 in W 36.42 in D 9.06 in
Vintage Swedish Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
in teak. This unit consists of two parts: sideboard and detachable bookshelf. The sideboard has a two
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Teak Bookshelf Unit with Desk and Secretaire, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
sliding door, four drawers and pullout desk tray (116 x 39 cm). The height to desk-top is 71 cm. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
H 62.21 in W 47.25 in D 16.54 in
Arthur Brett Mahogany Wall-mounted Fretwork Bookshelf
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
Solid mahogany wall-mounted bookshelf with hand-cut fretwork sides. Three shelves over two drawers
Category
Early 2000s British Other Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Tambour Door Credenza / Sideboard and Bookshelf in Teak by Peter Løvig Neilsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Hudson, NY
storage, the inside consists of adjustable shelves and two slim drawers. The open bookshelf consists of
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 70 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in
Ib Kofod Larsen Rosewood Sideboard Credenza Bookcase Danish 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, GB
there is a cupboard with shelf either side of a central bank of drawers/trays with dark fronts and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Hardwood
1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Bookshelf with Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish bamboo and rattan bookshelf with drawers.
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Oak and Green Cabinet and Bookshelf with Six Lateral Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish burlwood cabinet and bookshelf. Green backing. One cabinet has hole drilled out
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Single Large British Colonial Painted Wood Bookshelf with Little Lower Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large British Colonial bookshelf or cabinet with multiple shelves and six smaller drawers in the
Category
20th Century Indian British Colonial Bookcases
Materials
Wood
H 42.5 in W 95.75 in D 19.75 in
Sleek Danish Rosewood Chest with Bookshelf
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sleek Brazilian rosewood chest with attached bookshelf from Denmark, circa early 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Mid-Century Bookshelf
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-Century bookshelf with two bottom drawers. Newly refinished.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Bookcases
Materials
Wood
Walnut Secretary Bookshelf
Located in Pasadena, CA
Simple lines secretary, bookshelf, room divider with 2 doors and 2 drawers made of walnut with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf with Bar, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
credenza has five compartments large and comfortable to use, including a bar, drawers and one with sliding
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood collector's shelf with fourteen open spaces and five drawers with
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Walnut Bookshelf Room Divider
Located in Pasadena, CA
Made of walnut wood, this bookshelf has eight shelves (nine including the top), two pull out
Category
Vintage 1960s American Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Kurt Ostervig Freestanding Rosewood Bookshelf
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare rosewood bookshelf with sliding glass doors and a hideable secrétaire with small drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Painted Dorothy Draper Bookshelf Secretary
By Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Chicago, IL
bombe base with three drawers, splayed feet, and intricately chased brass drop pulls.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Secretaires
Materials
Wood
1970s Spanish Bamboo Oriental Style Bookshelf
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish bamboo oriental style 3-part cabinet, with drawers in the centre piece, and doors on
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Bookcases
Materials
Bamboo
Otto Schulz, Bookshelf in Elmwood, Sweden, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Berlin, DE
Otto Schulz, a small sideboard or bookshelf in Elmwood with inlayed handles and ebonized top and
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Elm
Asian Style Wood and Brass Étagère Bookshelf
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome tall wooden bookshelf having 3 shelves and a cabinet on the bottom with 3 small drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Bookcases
Materials
Brass
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An assortment of bookshelves with drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bookshelves with drawers — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. We have 74 antique and vintage bookshelves with drawers in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Bookshelves with drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern bookshelves with drawers are consistently popular styles. Some bookshelves with drawers are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller bookshelves with drawers, measuring 18.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Hitchcock, Poul Hundevad and Joel Escalona each produced beautiful bookshelves with drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Bookshelves with Drawers?
Prices for bookshelves with drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bookshelves with drawers begin at $495 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,732.
Finding the Right Bookcases for You
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured objects, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase. Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and antique bookcases of the era, rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs, were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, a bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
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Questions About Bookshelves with Drawers
- What is a modular bookshelf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A modular bookshelf is a type of storage furniture made up of boxy pieces that you purchase separately or in groups. The design allows you to arrange the pieces any way you wish to create a custom bookcase. You'll find a range of modular bookshelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Instead of a bookshelf, you can use wall shelves, a cart, a mantel, a desk, a hutch or a TV stand. There are no rules regarding what you can transform into a book storage area, so feel free to get creative. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A bookshelf with doors is usually called a bookcase. It may be fitted with glass doors that can be closed to protect the books from dust or moisture. Find a wide variety of antique and vintage bookshelves on 1stDibs to meet any design style.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Yes, there can be a difference between a bookshelf and a bookcase. Although many people use the words to describe any piece of furniture with shelves for books, some manufacturers call pieces with doors bookcases and pieces without doors bookshelves. Find a variety of bookcases and bookshelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Typically, a desk with a bookcase in it is called a pedestal desk. Many pedestal desks have two bookcases that serve as legs. However, some pedestal desks have open shelves rather than bookcase bases. Shop a collection of pedestal desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, you can put a lamp on a bookshelf. In fact, adding lighting to a shelf is a great way to draw one's eye to the space.
- How much does a bookshelf cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, bookshelves cost between $195 and $870,091.
- What is a bank of drawers?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
- What is a file drawer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An apothecary cabinet is a cabinet with a great number of drawers. This versatile piece of furniture was originally used by pharmacists in the 1800s to store and organize medicines and herbs. Shop an array of apothecary cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To remove Thomasville dresser drawers, first empty them. Then, pull one drawer out to its farthest point. Feel around the interior of the dresser on both sides. Locate the release button. While pushing on the button, lift the drawer up and out. Find a range of Thomasville dressers 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023A wardrobe with drawers is called a chifforobe or chifferobe. It usually features a large, roomy interior for hanging clothes on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Chifforobes date back to the early 20th century, and their name is a combination of the words wardrobe and chiffonier, the term for a narrow chest of drawers. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of chifforobes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024How deep the average dresser drawer is depends on the size of the dresser. The depth of dresser drawers ranges from approximately 14 or 15 inches to around 20 inches. The depth of drawers in larger dressers may exceed 20 inches. A dresser’s drawers will typically be deeper than those in a chest of drawers.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.
Antique and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
Find antique dressers as well as vintage mid-century modern dressers on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 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.
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