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19th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers with Burl wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late XIX Century Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style,
Germany, 1890
Walnut with burl wood,
A chest
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Antique 1880s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Small English Burl Wood Chest with Four Drawers and Distressed Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small English burl wood chest with four drawers and distressed finish. Create in England, this
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, circa 1900. With a
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Antique Early 1900s Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Louis Philippe Style Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis Philippe style burl walnut chest of drawers with marble top, late 19th century. With
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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Marble
Fabulous 19th Century French Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Black Marble Top
Located in Richmond, VA
Fabulous 19th Century French burl walnut 4 drawer chest of drawers with original black marble top
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 36.25 in W 50 in D 21.25 in
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious, vintage four drawer French Art Deco dresser, chest of drawers in burl walnut featuring
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Embossed Gilding
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent Baroque commode with serpentine front in burled walnut with embossed gilding. Chest
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 31.49 in W 45.27 in D 23.22 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Marble Top Burl Walnut Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble
H 38 in W 50 in D 22 in
French 19th Century Bow-Fronted Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers with a Marble Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century bow-fronted burl walnut chest of drawers with a marble top and original
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 32.5 in W 40.5 in D 23 in
Georgian Burl Bowfront Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
English Burl Bowfront Chest with four drawers and hand-cast polished brass flourish hardware. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Wood, Burl
Burl Wood Campaign Tall Chest With Brass Butterfly Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage burl wood campaign style tall chest with brass butterfly design details. The chest of
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
English Georgian Burl Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Graduated Chest of Drawers C 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian rectangular book matched burl walnut graduated chest of drawers with satinwood
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Antique 1750s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 38 in D 22 in
Mid-19th Century Louis-Philippe Chest of Drawers in Bookmatched Walnut Burl with
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
An exquisite Louis-Philippe period chest of drawers, circa 1850, crafted in beautifully bookmatched
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 51.8 in D 24 in
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand-carved walnut
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 38.59 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
By Paul Evans
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chest of drawers with bedside 1970 chid design, elm burl veneer with brass fixtures and mirrors
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale burl walnut satinwood inlaid feather banded chest on chest with a carved molded
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Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 42 in D 23 in
Danish Art Deco Console Table with Drawers in Elm & Burl Wood, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
burl wood, adds a touch of warmth and sophistication. The piece is equipped with four integrated
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Burl
Vintage Italian Burl Campaign Style Eight-Drawer Tall Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian vintage burl wood Campaign style tall chest from the mid-20th century, with eight
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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 17.5 in D 12.5 in
English Chippendale Burl Walnut Tall Chest with Hearing Bone Inlays, Circa 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Early Chippendale burl walnut graduated tall chest with a carved molded edge cornice
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Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 56 in W 43 in D 22.5 in
Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top
By Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Ferndale, MI
. Nicely refinished matte black lacquered cabinet holds five drawers behind Burl wood doors . All over
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Burl
English Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers circa 1870 with Bookmatch Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
English burr walnut bow front chest circa 1870 with bookmatched veneer on the sides, four drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 35 in D 19 in
19th Century Book Matched Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Chest with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe style commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 37.75 in W 49 in D 22 in
American Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers with Patera Inlay. N.C. , Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut four-drawer graduated chest with a carved molded edge top , flanking burl walnut
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Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 40.25 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique Italian Kingwood, Satinwood & Burl Chest with Ormolu Mounts Late 18th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian side chest offers kingwood construction with satinwood inlay having shaped top
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 17.75 in
1900s Venetian Baroque Dresser with mirror in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Details
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 70.86 in W 45.27 in D 23.22 in
19th Century Italian Walnut Commode with Three Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century Northern Italian Commode with three Drawers in Burl Walnut with Figural Giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Giltwood, Walnut
English 1800s George III Burl Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Feather Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period burl wood chest-of-drawers from the early 19th century, with feather
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Burl
H 28.5 in W 30.5 in D 18 in
Antique Italian Mahogany & Burl Wood Commode with Verona Rosso Marble Top
Located in North Miami, FL
veneer to façade of cabinet. This fabulous Italian chest of drawers with Rosso marble top have
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 46.25 in D 20.25 in
Breathtaking Art Deco Burl Commode With Unique Bakelite, Brass Hardware C.1930
Located in Bernville, PA
Company. A fabulous four drawer book match burl wood chest with rare Bakelite and hand polished brass
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 46 in D 22 in
Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
compartments for documents, drawers and central door. In walnut and walnut burl.
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique Victorian Mirrored Dresser in Walnut & Burl Walnut with White Marble Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Victorian dresser of solid walnut and burl walnut with white marble top and black
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Antique 19th Century American High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 112 in W 54 in D 24.5 in
Late 18th Century Baroque Commode with Burl Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
drawers with three drawers, made in Franconia at the end of the 18th century. The chest of drawers
Category
Antique 1780s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Cherry Commode with Walnut Burl
Located in Carmine, TX
Bleached neoclassical chest of drawers hand-made in Italy using cherry as the primary and walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Bombay Chest Commode with Mounted Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Bombay commode or chest of drawers
France, Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& burl walnut chest of drawers with military history
These are pretty much the finest quality chest of
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 19.3 in W 45.48 in D 20.08 in
17th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Commode With Veneer and Walnut Burl
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1700s using walnut and decorated with
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 59.75 in D 23.5 in
French Louis Philippe Chest or Commode of Burr Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Louis Philippe console chest or commode from France, of beautifully patinated burled
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
H 34.5 in W 51.38 in D 23.75 in
English Art Deco Elmwood High Chest with Hammered Pewter, Possibly Liberty
Located in Milford, NH
A fine elmwood Art Deco high chest with hand hammered pewter, possibly made by Liberty Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Burl Wood Marquetry Commode with Cabriole Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
detail and artistic skill of the mid century period. With two drawers, this chest offers a practical
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 28.5 in W 21.25 in D 13.5 in
Antique Biedermeier Mirror Back Pier Console Table with 2 Marble Top Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Biedermeier Mirror Back Pier Console Table with 2 Marble Top Side Chests - 3 Piece Set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 34.75 in W 39.75 in D 16.25 in
Anglo Raj Regency Campaign Chest with Desk Trimmed in Brass Banding Accents 1811
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Regency Campaign Chest with Desk, and six drawers for storage. Marked, Liverpool, 1811, on
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Antique Early 19th Century English Anglo Raj Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 33.5 in D 15.75 in
20th Century Walnut, Burl and Fruitwood Italian Design Dresser with Mirror, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Chest of drawers with mirror, Italy, mid-20th century. Italian design furniture of fabulous line
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Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 71.26 in W 66.54 in D 22.45 in
Louis-Philippe Commode in Burl Walnut with Sainte-Anne Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
walnut burl, perfectly embodies the excellence of 19th-century furniture. The noble wood, with its warm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
H 39.8 in W 47.2 in D 21.6 in
Italian neoclassical Inlaid Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Rococo (possibly Venetian, 18th Century) burl wood and inlaid chest with 2 drawers having
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Grand, Florentine Commode with Geometric Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
finished as the drawers, overhanging top and sides are inlaid with burl and pear woods with a repeating
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pearwood, Walnut, Burl
18th Century Italian Walnut Two Drawer Commode with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut commode from the 18th century with two drawers and tapered legs. Step into the
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Pair of French, 1870s Faux-Bamboo and Burlwood Semainiers with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French faux bamboo and burl wood semainiers from the second quarter of the 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble
H 63.25 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Louis Phillipe Commode in Bleached Burled Walnut with Grey Marble Top
Located in Essex, MA
bring out the beautiful grain of the burled walnut. The piece has three drawers, a delicate strip of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French Louis XIV Style Burlwood Commode with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
mounts is a beautiful example of a Louis XIV style chest of drawers from the 20th century.
The
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20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 32.75 in W 46.125 in D 23.25 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode Secretary with Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
leather top that pulls out. The interior cavity of the secretary has four drawers; two on the left-hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 38 in W 50 in D 22 in
19th Century Chest of Drawers, commode with mirror, Carrara Marble, Burl Walnut
By Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino 1
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FI58
Neoclassic dresser in solid walnut and burl walnut of the mid nineteenth century with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
H 80.8 in W 50 in D 24.8 in
Italian 1840s Bedside Chest with Four Drawers, Burl Panels and Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut bedside chest from circa 1840 with burl wood panels, four drawers and carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 30.3 in W 27.2 in D 13.75 in
Lovely Chinese Burr & Burl Elm Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Cupboard Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Apothecary Burl Elm Chinese chest of drawers
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 22.84 in W 30.32 in D 14.18 in
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Base and Columns
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful burl walnut drawers with original bronze pulls.
Cabinet is set on ebonized trestle foot
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Burl
French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut and Walnut Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Wells, ME
French Louis Philippe burl walnut and walnut chest of four drawers. The four drawers are burl
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble
H 33.5 in W 50.5 in D 23.75 in
Fine Swedish Chest of Drawers with Gustavian Style Framed Drawer Fronts
Located in New York, NY
Superlatively crafted chest with seven drawers, each framed with contrasting veneer in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Mahogany, Oak, Amboyna
1820s Empire Era Burl Commode with Marquetry Works
Located in Senden, NRW
chest of drawers is framed with gorgeous columns which feature a unique curled veneer picture. A
Category
Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Empire Burl Mahagani with Fine Inlays Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This gracefully Miniature chest of drawers mirrored lid and interior of maple is a classic in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Burl Wood Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in South Salem, NY
A 19th-century French burl wood chest of drawers with satinwood inlay on drawer fronts and sides
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
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Burl Chest With Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of burl chest with drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, burl and walnut, all burl chest with drawers available were constructed with great care. Burl chest with drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Burl chest with drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Burl chest with drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Lane Furniture, Gaetano Borsani and Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino are consistently popular.
How Much are Burl Chest With Drawers?
Burl chest with drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,799, while the lowest priced sells for $810 and the highest can go for as much as $60,000.
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 Burl Chest With 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, 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 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 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.
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