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Bureau / Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bureau / chest of drawers in pine. Produced in Sweden, 1960s. Global front door shipping available.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Bureau / Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1960s
Bureau / Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1960s
H 51.19 in W 31.11 in D 16.93 in
Göran Malmvall Bureau / Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bureau / chest of drawers in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Late 1800s Mahogany Walnut Burl Bureau Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 1800s amazing 11 drawers mahogany and walnut burl and burl veneer bureau chest of drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Late Victorian Commodes and Che...

Materials

Brass

1960's Vintage Bureau Chest of Drawers
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original vintage bureau chest of drawers. This was made in England by the high end
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1960's Vintage Bureau Chest of Drawers
1960's Vintage Bureau Chest of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish bureau / chest of drawers in dark stained pine. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1940s
Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1940s
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
Rare Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish bureau / chest of drawers in dark stained pine. Produced in Sweden, 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau, A Pair This pair of three drawer
Category

Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century Spanish Walnut Bureau/Desk, circa 1690, Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
17th century Spanish walnut bureau/desk, circa 1690. Chest of drawers.
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Walnut

American Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers or Bureau in Mahogany, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A Hepplewhite chest in mahogany with four graduated drawers with inlaid key plates and original
Category

Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Milan, IT
An Italian monumental sized bureau with flap dating back to the second half of 18th century. Three
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Lillian August Bureau Chest
By Lillian August
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Lillian August small bureau. Three hand dovetailed drawers open with round metal handles against
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21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Metal

Lillian August Bureau Chest
Lillian August Bureau Chest
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 15.5 in
Edwardian Bureau Secretary 4 Drawers Chest with Original Mirror, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
C. 1920s American Oak 4 drawers bureau secretary Chest of drawers with original mirror. Mirror
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak

Early Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A lovely early Welsh chest in very good antique condition. Two over three, the bureau has a very
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Early Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
Antique Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
An elegant smaller antique bowfront bureau. The mahogany is a rich medium color with a lovely grain
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th C. Rococo Swedish Bureau Chest
Located in Houston, TX
1770's Swedish rococo Bureau chest. Serpentine front chest with drop front secretary. interior
Category

Antique 1770s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th C. Rococo Swedish Bureau Chest
18th C. Rococo Swedish Bureau Chest
H 38.75 in W 41.25 in D 22 in
18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bureau Chest of Drawer
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood bureau chest of drawer This bureau chest of drawer was made in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique yew wood bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England in the Georgian
Category

Vintage 1920s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Teak Bureau Table with Drawers
Located in London, GB
Teak bureau with six small draws and galley over six further draws. Created in circa 1960s/70s
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Bureau Table with Drawers
Mid-Century Teak Bureau Table with Drawers
H 38.59 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
overall look. The bureau's warm color and lovely patina are superb. No keys.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Antique Oak Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
H 35.5 in W 36 in D 19.75 in
Reeded Gustavian Style Commode Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
classic Swedish style chest of drawers, small bureau or nightstand with horizontal reeding on the drawer
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine antique Swedish rococo chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is made by
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Treman
By Treman
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1950. This bureau is made of oak and teak
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau Three drawer bureau based on an 18th Century
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Period English Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Brasses
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautiful original brasses are a highlight of this terrific early oak dresser. Two drawers over
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Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Flame Mahogany Regency Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Splayed Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique bowfront bureau from England. Note the dramatic flame mahogany grain as well as the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry, Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Miami, FL
four small drawers and hiding secrets (see pictures below). This antique bureau is fully decorated
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut and Bone Inlaid Writing Bureau / Chest
Located in Essex, MA
conforming ends of the top containing a drawer, with three long serpentine inlaid drawers raised on flattened
Category

Antique 1740s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Walnut

Cassettone Bureau-Chest Bambocci 16century Italian Renaissance Walnut Lombardy
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
AN EXCEPTIONAL MUSEUM QUALITY, ITALIAN, RENAISANCE WALNUT CASSETTONE WITH A FITTED BUREAU IN THE
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Brasses
Located in Port Chester, NY
drawers over three graded drawers make this a Classic and very attractive configuration. The two-plank top
Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Majestic chest of drawers designed by Francois Linke & Leon Massagé, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Majestic chest of drawers designed by Francois Linke & Leon Massagé, Paris Royal chest of drawers
Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Fine Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers Brown Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in GB
Harrods London Kennedy Military Campaign chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Oak

Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903/1970) Italian Double Chest of Drawers Cabinet Published
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Madrid, ES
Paolo Buffa ( Milan 1903 / Milan 1970 ) Italian Double Chest of Drawers Cabinet - Published
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode made of oak,walnut, fruitwood and maple. Fall front writing surface
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
Biedermeier Bureau/ Commode
H 41 in W 37 in D 23 in
Florence Knoll Bureau
Located in Westport, CT
Florence Knoll , knoll international Slant front petite birch chest of draws, original condition
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Florence Knoll Bureau
Florence Knoll Bureau
H 28.25 in W 36 in D 18.6 in
Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Petite bureau or chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1940. This bureau is made of
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
H 25.99 in W 20.08 in D 12.6 in
18th Century Italian Bureau
Located in Kettering, GB
An 18th century Italian bureau with beautiful inlay detailing and a fall front that opens to form a
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Bureau
18th Century Italian Bureau
H 40.16 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in
Antique Japanned Chinoiserie Queen Anne Bureau From Historic Edgecroft Mansion
By Company of Master Craftsmen, W. & J. Sloane
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Japanned chinoiserie Queen Anne style dresser or chest of drawers Procured from
Category

Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George I Walnut Bureau
Located in Kettering, GB
A George I Walnut Bureau, a beautiful and very original example. The fall-front over two short and
Category

Antique 18th Century British George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George I Walnut Bureau
George I Walnut Bureau
H 41.34 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller bureau cabinet storage units, polished handles light
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau
Located in Billingshurst, GB
18th century Georgian oak bureau the bureau has four drawers with swan neck handles. The bureau has
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau
18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau
H 42 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE BUREAU
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant chest of drawers from the Empire period in mahogany feather with lost wax cast and gilded
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE BUREAU
EARLY 19th CENTURY EMPIRE BUREAU
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 22.84 in
George II Style Walnut Bureau
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George II style walnut bureau with pull-down fall revealing pigeon holes and small drawers, also
Category

Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George II Style Walnut Bureau
George II Style Walnut Bureau
H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 18.51 in
English Mahogany Writing Desk, Bureau
Located in Schellebelle, BE
English Mahogany Writing Desk Bureau with nice old patina 9 drawers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Writing Desk, Bureau
English Mahogany Writing Desk, Bureau
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Swedish Art Deco Stained Birch Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
. The bureau has four drawers with the original drawer pulls in brass. Good vintage condition consistent
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Swedish Art Deco Stained Birch Bureau
Swedish Art Deco Stained Birch Bureau
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 Swedish Gustavian green dry scraped Bureau (vat qualifying) Measures: W 114 x D 57 x
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau
Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau
H 38.59 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in
Stylish Axel Larsson Swedish Art Deco Bureau
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Stylish Art Deco Bureau by Axel Larsson from around 1920 to 1930. The bureau is designed by Axel
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Stylish Axel Larsson Swedish Art Deco Bureau
Stylish Axel Larsson Swedish Art Deco Bureau
H 29.53 in W 35.04 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Modern Bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, circa 1940. This bureau is made of elm and elm root
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

18th Century Swedish Rare Country Baroque Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare baroque country bureau from Sweden. The bureau is a genuine Swedish country home furniture
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Robust Louis XV Provincial Bureau in Oak
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderfully robust Louis XV Provincial bureau in oak with original hardware.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Svend Langkilde Sideboard / Bureau Produced by Langkilde Møbler
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard / bureau designed by Svend Langkilde. Produced by Langkilde Møbler in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Stunning Louis XV Marquetry Bureau Commode, circa 1900 -1X40
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Indulge in the opulence of 18th-century French design with this exquisite Louis XV marquetry bureau
Category

Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Stunning Louis XV Marquetry Bureau Commode, circa 1900 -1X40
Stunning Louis XV Marquetry Bureau Commode, circa 1900 -1X40
No Reserve
H 43.31 in W 37.8 in D 19.3 in
Petite and Beautiful George II Walnut Bureau c. 1750
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very beautiful Georgian bureau of superb colour and condition and unusually slender at c. 28
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

MATURIN - Bureau en forme d'âne / Donkey desk
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
conceals sliding compartments and secret drawers for correspondence and pending files. After work, Maturin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate

MATURIN  - Bureau en forme d'âne / Donkey desk
MATURIN  - Bureau en forme d'âne / Donkey desk
H 61.42 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Modern Bureau in Fumed Ebony Oak, by Studio DiPaolo
By Gregory DiPaolo
Located in Oakland, CA
This version of our bureau series is called the "Claire" bureau, and it is handmade with grain
Category

2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern Bureau in Figured White Oak, by Studio DiPaolo
By Gregory DiPaolo
Located in Oakland, CA
This version of our bureau series is called the "Claire" bureau, and it is handmade with grain
Category

2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
Located in Miami, FL
flanked by sliding storage compartments, as well as a series of small interior drawers around a central
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional George II Yew Wood and Walnut Bureau c. 1750
Located in Heathfield, GB
handles. The bureau is most unusual in that the lopers are also secret drawers and can hold pens and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Yew

Five-Drawer Marble-Top Walnut Bureau, France, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
18th century French five-drawer walnut wood bureau with original marble top. Three top drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Swedish Modern Bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, circa 1940. This bureau is covered in cream white vinyl
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Bureau Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of bureau chest of drawers available for sale. The range of distinct bureau chest of drawers — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Find 156 antique and vintage bureau chest of drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Bureau 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. Bureau chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Kai Kristiansen, Axel Larsson and Ib Kofod-Larsen each produced beautiful bureau chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Bureau Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,941, while they’re typically $1,056 on the low end and $72,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Bureau Chest Of Drawers
  • 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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