What is a tall chest of drawers called?

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.

Century Tall Chest

French Provincial Lingerie Chest

Skinny Dresser

Tall Skinny Cabinet

Vintage Empire Revival Chest

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dutch 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers, Ca. 1820

H 62.6 in W 42.52 in D 19.89 in

Warren Church Lane Perception Walnut Oak Mahogany Mid Century Tall Chest Dresser

By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture

Located in Forest Grove, PA

Warren Church for Lane Perception walnut, mahogany and oak Mid Century tall chest or dresser with a

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

Materials

Walnut

Warren Church Lane Perception Walnut Oak Mahogany Mid Century Tall Chest Dresser

H 46 in W 38 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall chest of drawers by Bassett Furniture with a slightly curved front. Five wide drawers with

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett

H 45.75 in W 39 in D 19.25 in

Mid-Century Tall Chest w/ Vanity

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall chest of drawers by Lane Furniture in warm walnut with accenting black wood handles. This

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Tall Chest w/ Vanity

H 68.25 in W 34.5 in D 18.75 in

Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tall mid-century dresser with sculpted handles. Four wide drawers, all in walnut grain, with short

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers

H 41.75 in W 36.25 in D 17.75 in

Mid-Century Tall Chest by Red Lion Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This tall chest of drawers by Red Lion features plenty of storage with five wide drawers. Beautiful

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Tall Chest by Red Lion Furniture

H 47 in W 44 in D 20 in

19th-Century American Classical Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Step back in time with our exquisite 19th-century tall chest of drawers, which has been skillfully

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Antique Late 19th Century English American Classical Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th-Century American Classical Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

H 79 in W 48 in D 23 in

Pair Of 19th Century Italian Walnut Chests

Located in Westport, CT

A very lovely pair of late 19th century taller chests comprised of five drawers with chamfered

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of 19th Century Italian Walnut Chests

H 38 in W 44 in D 28 in

18th Century English Tall Chest

Located in High Point, NC

Fabulous and RARE! 18th century oak tall chest of drawers with wonderful oyster walnut veneer on

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Tall Chest

H 75.63 in W 41.63 in D 20.75 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern style tall chest of drawers, constructed of American walnut with a transparent

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest

H 55 in W 44.13 in D 21.13 in

Light Mid Century Leather Tall Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

Wrapped in a shagreen embossed leather in our light overcast dove finish, with six long drawers and with polished nickel finish hardware and trim, all raised on a cube form polished ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Metal

Light Mid Century Leather Tall Chest

H 50 in W 35.75 in D 20 in

Dark Mid Century Leather Tall Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

Wrapped in a shagreen embossed leather in our dark tempest smoke finish, with six long drawers and with brushed brass finish hardware and trim, all raised on a cube form brushed bras...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Metal

Dark Mid Century Leather Tall Chest

H 50 in W 35.75 in D 20 in

19th Century Tall Flame Mahogany Chest

Located in High Point, NC

19th century tall flame mahogany chest from Scotland. The graining of the wood is breath-taking

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Tall Flame Mahogany Chest

H 65.25 in W 52.5 in D 26.25 in

18th Century English Chippendale Tall Chest

Located in Wilson, NC

This 18th century English tall chest has a beautifully faded top of figured mahogany. There is a

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Chippendale Tall Chest

H 47.25 in W 41 in D 20.63 in

Late 18th Century Mahogany Single Tall Chest

Located in High Point, NC

Late 18th or early 19th century English single tall chest made from mahogany. The top has a crown

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Mahogany Single Tall Chest

H 70.63 in W 21.63 in D 20.63 in

19th Century tall campaign chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century tall campaign chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality tall chest made in a hardwood

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century tall campaign chest of drawers

H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.75 in

19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers, 1825-1830, Northern Germany Mahogany ,,The

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

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Tall Chest of Drawers

H 61.23 in W 39.97 in D 20.48 in

19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Unusually tall and narrow chest of drawers. The chest is made in painted pine with old distressed

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers

H 38.19 in W 14.57 in D 19.3 in

English Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

18th Century English Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers having a dentil molded cornice above a

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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

H 67.25 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in

Late 19th Century Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Four drawer chest in walnut with ebonized moldings Nicely figured walnut with graduated dovetail

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers

H 41 in W 19 in D 37.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage Offered is an excellent

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

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage

H 63 in W 45 in D 18 in

19th Century Carved and Bleached Tall Oak Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 19th century French carved and bleached tall oak chest. This piece has exceptional

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved and Bleached Tall Oak Chest

H 36 in W 33 in D 15 in

Mid-20th Century Palisander Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century palisander tall chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality Scandinavian tall

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

Materials

Palisander

Mid-20th Century Palisander Tall Chest of Drawers

H 45.75 in W 35.5 in D 16.25 in

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers

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Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers

H 62 in W 44 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

19th Century Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers This is a Superb Oak Chest of Drawers it is

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Antique 19th Century Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Tall 6 Drawer Oak Chest of Drawers

H 59 in W 42 in D 21 in

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1870. Beautiful quality walnut chest of

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers

H 47.75 in W 41 in D 19 in

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1880. Great quality tall chest of drawers

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers

H 60.75 in W 37 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Flame Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century flame mahogany tall chest of drawers circa 1870. fine quality caddy top tall chest

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Flame Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers

H 61 in W 37.75 in D 19.5 in

Coastal Style Painted Tall Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

A modern take on a classic silhouette, the tall dresser is painted in the Sea Salt finish and

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

Coastal Style Painted Tall Chest

H 56 in W 44 in D 19 in

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th century French tall chest of drawers with a black marble top, made from walnut. The case

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers

H 51.38 in W 39 in D 23.25 in

Mid-Century Mahogany Tall Campaign Chest W/Brass Hardware

Located in Atlanta, GA

piece #311) from the mid 20th century. This mahogany storage piece stands approximately four feet tall

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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Mahogany Tall Campaign Chest W/Brass Hardware

H 48.5 in W 36 in D 19 in

1980s María Teresa Méndez Antique Art Trunk Chest Mexico City

By Taller Maria Teresa Mendez

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1980s María Teresa Méndez Antique Art Treasure Chest Trunk Cabinet Coffee Table Mexico City

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Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Goatskin, Acrylic, Wood, Mahogany, Paint

1980s María Teresa Méndez Antique Art Trunk Chest Mexico City

H 20 in W 17.5 in D 57 in

Period German Biedermeier Tall Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Outstanding period Biedermeier walnut tall chest with ebonized detail. Exceptional quality! Circa

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Period German Biedermeier Tall Chest

H 70 in W 39 in D 23 in

Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century A lovely tall chest with

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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century

H 53.5 in W 28 in D 17 in

Tall mahogany chest of drawers

Located in Cheshire, GB

Tall mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and five long mahogany lined

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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tall mahogany chest of drawers

H 62.5 in W 54 in D 24 in

French Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Smart 19th C French tall chest of drawers with carved decoration and old paint. 1890. Reference

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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French Tall Chest of Drawers

H 60.5 in W 45 in D 22 in

19th Century German Biedermeier Tall Cherrywood Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional 19th century German Biedermeier tall cherrywood chest of drawers. Very fine quality and

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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Cherry

19th Century German Biedermeier Tall Cherrywood Chest of Drawers

H 58 in W 38.5 in D 18 in

Dutch Empire Style Tall Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A tall Dutch Empire style chest made of mahogany and ebonized wood during the 1800’s. This mahogany

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dutch Empire Style Tall Chest

H 62 in W 44.25 in D 20.75 in

19th Century mahogany and brass tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century directoire influenced mahogany tall chest of drawers, circa 1890. Fine quality tall

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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century mahogany and brass tall chest of drawers

H 55 in W 33.3 in D 19.5 in

19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers circa 1890. Striking walnut and burr

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers

H 61 in W 36.6 in D 20 in

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers circa 1930. Unusual and rare piece

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Early 20th century apothecary fruitwood tall chest of drawers

H 77.75 in W 18.75 in D 14.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tall Chest Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern tall chest with ample storage space which was designed by

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

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tall Chest Dresser

H 46 in W 40 in D 20 in

George Nakashima "Origins" Tall Chest

By George Nakashima

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nakashima "Origins" tall chest for Widdicomb. Rare example with a figured burl door and

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

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima "Origins" Tall Chest

H 49.5 in W 47 in D 22 in

Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage eight drawer gentleman's chest with a pierced brass rail and marble top.

Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

H 53.25 in W 37 in D 17 in

George III Tall Mahogany Chest

Located in Wilson, NC

George III tall mahogany chest, with the original cove cornice featuring ''wall of Troy'' dentil

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Tall Mahogany Chest

H 64.5 in W 37.63 in D 19.13 in

Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern

H 37 in W 36 in D 18 in

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century. This

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Vintage 1980s French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century

H 52.76 in W 22.84 in D 14.18 in

Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane

By Harvey Probber

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane Offered for sale is an

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

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane

H 54 in W 42 in D 18 in

Mid 20th Century Vintage Mid-Century Modern Maple Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in west palm beach, FL

Elevate your storage solutions with this Vintage MCM Maple Tall Chest of Drawers. Crafted with

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

Materials

Maple

Mid 20th Century Vintage Mid-Century Modern Maple Tall Chest of Drawers

H 47.5 in W 30.75 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser

By George Nelson, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser

H 46 in W 22 in D 18 in

18th Century Tall French Seven Drawer Chest by Conrad Mauter

By Conrad Mauter

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century tall French seven drawer chest by important Paris cabinetmaker Conrad Mauter (Maître

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Tall French Seven Drawer Chest by Conrad Mauter

H 63 in W 37.01 in D 16.15 in

Tall Gentleman's High Chest Mirrored Compartment

By Tommi Parzinger, John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid century modern tall high chest with mirrored compartment and brass figural pulls. There are

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Tall Gentleman's High Chest Mirrored Compartment

H 71 in W 42 in D 19 in

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine early 19th century Louis XV style French marquetry chiffonier, or tall gentleman's chest

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest

H 59.5 in W 36.25 in D 16.5 in

Kittinger Mandarin Tall Chest of Drawers

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Hanover, MA

Original five drawer tall boy chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their modernist Mandarin

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Kittinger Mandarin Tall Chest of Drawers

H 48.25 in W 36 in D 21 in

Hand-painted tall Chest of Drawers, Gustavian, Sweden, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Artfully hand-painted Gustavian high chest featuring five drawers, side columns, and tapered legs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Hand-painted tall Chest of Drawers, Gustavian, Sweden, Early 19th Century

H 50.79 in W 51.58 in D 22.84 in

Large Eight Drawers Tall Dresser Chest

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern light walnut 8 drawers large high chest dresser by John Stuart.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Large Eight Drawers Tall Dresser Chest

H 50 in W 42 in D 20 in

Antique Pine Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Painted a blue/grey, this 31.5" high chest with 3 large drawers can serve as great storage in any

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

H 31.5 in W 31 in D 20 in

Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s

By Bassett Furniture

Located in Forest Grove, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s

H 45.25 in W 40 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Campaign Tall Chest: Ebonized Mahogany with Brass Accents

By Gibbard Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-Century Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers. Crafted from the finest mahogany wood, this exquisite piece

Category

Vintage 1940s Canadian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Campaign Tall Chest: Ebonized Mahogany with Brass Accents

H 47 in W 40 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern "Oceanic" Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers by Pulaski Furniture

By Paul Evans, Pulaski Furniture Corporation

Located in Sacramento, CA

Mid-Century Modern “Oceanic” tall walnut chest of drawers by Pulaski Furniture. The chest has four

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern "Oceanic" Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers by Pulaski Furniture

H 61.25 in W 44.25 in D 19 in

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Century Tall Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the century tall chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A century tall chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a century tall chest, we have 568 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a century tall chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right century tall chest, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one century tall chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Paul Frankl and American of Martinsville produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Century Tall Chest?

Prices for a century tall chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $37,440, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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 Century Tall Chest

What is a tall chest of drawers called?
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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.

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