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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 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
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
Large Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on an
Category
Early 2000s European 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 European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 Milano, MI
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
H 45.67 in W 55.52 in D 22.45 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
H 73 in W 41 in D 17.25 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Metal
18th-Century Baroque Walnut Bureau Chest
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
total of seven drawers providing room for your valuables.
A genuine antique, this bureau chest adds a
Category
Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
This classic Swedish style three drawer
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
H 40.95 in W 58.27 in D 29.53 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Swedish Art Deco Stained Birch Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
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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
Stylish Axel Larsson Swedish Art Deco Bureau
By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
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
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
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
Brown Combination Faux Painted Bureau, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Faux painted by English craftsman on original 19th century mahogany five drawer bureau.
Brown color
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier ash wood bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Ash, Maple
Conventual 18th-Century European Bureau – Rustic Devotion in Solid Wood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Conventual 18th-Century European Bureau – Rustic Devotion in Solid Wood
A rare and evocative
Category
Antique 18th Century European Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 45.67 in W 49.61 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier bureau-commode was made in Vienna circa 1820-25
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This fine early Biedermeier cherry bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen Bureau Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Torbjørn Afdal Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Mellemstrans Møbelsnedkeri
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare high bureau designed by Torbjørn Afdal. Produced by Mellemstrands Møbelsnedkeri in Norway.
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Antique 18th Century Fine Quality Bureau In Oak ( REF AF-3523 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This stunning 18th-century antique oak bureau is a superb example of period craftsmanship
Category
Antique 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th-19th century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 80.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Ejvind A. Johansson Bureau Model 91 Produced by Gern Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare chest of drawers / bureau model 91 designed by Ejvind A. Johansson. Produced by Gern
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
H 47.25 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
William Savery Attributed Cherry Bonnet-Top High-Boy Bureau, Circa 1750s
By William Savery
Located in Germantown, MD
11-drawer William Savery Attributed Cherry Bonnet-Top High-Boy / Bureau, with Fine grained wood
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Bureau-Commode. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This elegant early Biedermeier walnut bureau-commode is the best example of top-quality
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
H 38.5 in W 49.25 in D 24 in
Kai Kristiansen Bureaus Model Nr 50 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of bureaus model nr 50 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
H 22.84 in W 33.47 in D 12.6 in
Vintage Mid-Century Teak Writing Bureau Secretaire With Fitted Compartment by G
Located in Elkton, MD
A striking vintage teak writing bureau by G Plan, crafted in England circa 1975. Featuring a sleek
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 44 in W 29.5 in D 18 in
Arne Vodder Attributed Bureau Produced by N.C. Møbler in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Arne Vodder. Produced by N.C Møbler in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
18th-19th Century Grey Russian Two Part Bureau - Antique Baroque Oak Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, antique Russian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Russian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 89.75 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
Kai Winding Bureau / Secretaire Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Jeppesen in Denmark
By Kai Winding
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bureau / secretaire designed by Kai Winding. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Jeppesen in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 40.95 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
French Louis XV Style Two Drawer Bureau in Blue / Green Crackle Painted
Located in Essex, MA
French Louis XV style two drawer blue/green crackle painted two drawer bureau. Fancy metal pulls
Category
20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the bureau above three pine lined drawers all decorated with central birds in flight and trailing
Category
Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
H 39.38 in W 55.52 in D 25.6 in
Kai Kristiansen Bureau / Side Table Model 394 by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bureau / side table model 394 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 20.48 in W 46.46 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Antique Bureau in Gustavian Style, Made By Hand in Solid Pine Circa 1820
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique bureau in gustavian style from around 1820. The bureau has three drawers and is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 34.06 in W 42.33 in D 20.48 in
Antique Secretaire Cabinet, English, Chest of Drawers, Bureau, Desk, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique secretaire cabinet. An English, mahogany chest of drawers with drop front
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 43.51 in W 42.52 in D 20.48 in
Fine Antique Georgian circa 1780 Oyster Venner Bureau Bookcase Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
compartment and drawered bureau which in turn sits on top of bank of drawers, this piece once dressed looks
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Oak
H 77.17 in W 35.04 in D 18.12 in
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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 vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Bureau Chest Of Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs 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, 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, 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
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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.