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Spanish chest of drawers for Sacristy-Use, Walnut, Iron, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers in walnut wood with carved decoration. Spain, 17th century.
Cabinet of three very
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Pitch Pine Military Campaign Used Chest of Drawers +Name Plate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers in pitch pine with wrought iron fixtures and fittings and brass name plate reading L
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19th Century English Campaign Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Brass
H 22.45 in W 38.19 in D 20.87 in
Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
metal handles and wooden legs painted black.
This chest of drawers can be used in any room of the house
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Teak
18th century bachelor chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
. This was used to lay out clothes or as a writing surface. These chests of drawers were used by young
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1780s British George III Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Mahogany
Traditional Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Redding, CT
Traditional Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Use as a side or as an end table . Great for
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1990s American Chippendale Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Brass
Vintage Venetian Jewelry Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Augusta, GA
Vintage miniature chest of drawers used for storing jewelry
Made in the Venetian Rococo Style
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Gold Leaf
Oak 18th Century Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming mid 18th century, English, oak bachelors chest of four long drawers, the top drawer
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Oak
Superb Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and seemly never used chest of drawers by the famous designer Kai Kristiansen, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
drawers. All the drawers work well and can be used on a daily basis. The chest has beautiful proportions
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Walnut, Poplar
H 39.5 in W 50 in D 23.25 in
19th Century English Campaign Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in NICE, FR
This stunning mahogany chest of drawers model was originally used by the British navy. It features
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19th Century British British Colonial Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Metal
Original Painted Chest Of Drawers Made In Greenish Color From 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
used in stately homes. This chest of drawers is a good example of the craftsmanship of the time, with
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1790s Danish Other Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Wood
18th Century Bleached French Walnut Louis XVI Chest of Drawers / Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI chest of drawers hand-made in France in the mid 1800s using walnut for both the case as
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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Walnut
H 42.52 in W 61.42 in D 24.81 in
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
perfect lightly restored Circa 1780-1820 Georgian salesman sample Chest of drawers which has been used as
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1780s English Georgian Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Hardwood, Satinwood
H 13.98 in W 14.97 in D 6.89 in
Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Bronze Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French chest of drawers features two spacious and deep drawers. The handles, made of cast bronze, are
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Walnut
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in
Rococo Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all raised on attractive
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Brass
Antique Scandinavian Chest of Six Drawers Gustavian Swedish Karl Johan 1840 Pine
Located in London, GB
rare chest of drawers. Whether it's used in a bedroom, hallway, office, or wherever you choose, it
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1840s Swedish Gustavian Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Pine
H 55.52 in W 31.5 in D 19.1 in
Pair of 1950s Bow-Fronted Swedish Mahogany Chests of Drawers with Brass Accents
Located in London, GB
chests of drawers can be used in living spaces and in large bedrooms as bedside tables.
Size: H69.5 cm x
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.37 in W 35.04 in D 19.3 in
Wooden drawer used by old Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/Made in 1963/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
available on the market.
This drawer was kept in the same condition as the craftsman used it, so it has not
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Cedar
H 8.27 in W 13 in D 17.8 in
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large German Deco Mid Century Modern Lacquered Wall Unit Multi Use Cabinet NICE!
Danish modern
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Mahogany
H 74 in W 87 in D 21 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest With Slide
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
and just overall look. You can view the other chest of drawers using the below 1st dibs product ID
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Mahogany
Spanish Walnut Chest with Drawer and Door, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
fittings.
Beautiful chest of drawers that you can use as a nightstand or auxiliary furniture.
Design period
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest with a Slide
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
considering this chest of drawers alongside another which we presently have in stock which you can view using
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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Mahogany
Micheal Taylor for Baker Furniture Chest Bookcase Far East Collection
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Germantown, MD
gentleman's chest of drawers. May also be used as a cabinet-chest commode by using the first two sections from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Mahogany
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Directoire Walnut Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptionally stylish pair of early 19th Century three drawer chest of drawers with good use of
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Marble
Jacobean Oak Coffer
Located in Essex, MA
A fine example of the predecessor of the chest of drawers. These were used in the 16th and 17th
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1680s English Jacobean Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Iron
19 Century Works Men Chest with Drawers .
Located in Den Haag, NL
Looking for something unique .now for sale this works men chest .
7 drawers .it bin used for small
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1890s European Georgian Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Stag Cantata Teak Double Chest of Drawers
By Stag Furniture 1
Located in Seaford, GB
Stag Cantata Mid-Century Teak Double Chest of Drawers – 1960s Vintage Furniture (Sussex, England
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Vintage STAG Teak Chest of 8 Drawers
By Stag Furniture 1
Located in Seaford, GB
Stag Cantata Mid-Century Teak Double Chest of Drawers – 1960s Vintage Furniture (Sussex, England
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Henning Jorgensen
By Fredericia, Henning Jørgensen
Located in San Jose, CA
, Denmark circa 1960s. This unique low profile chest of drawers is perfect to use as an entryway piece or
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Oak, Teak
Theodore Alexander Chest or Commode Four Drawers, Brass Handles Unique Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
antique reproductions. This chest of drawers has never been used and is in very good condition. Please
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2010s Vietnamese Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Brass
H 33.25 in W 41 in D 23.25 in
SATINWOOD & BRASS COLOMBO MOBILI ITALY DEMI LUNE SiDEBOARD CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawers, it can be used as a hallway sideboard or as bedroom / living room drawers, it is super decorative
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Brass
H 34.65 in W 48.63 in D 22.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
1960's. This unique low profile chest of drawers is perfect to use as an entryway piece or bedroom
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Teak
H 29.25 in W 36.13 in D 18 in
French Deco Exotic Wood Vanity Mirror Chest of Drawers manner of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Deco vanity mirror with chest of drawers. Use of exotic woods on a deco skyscraper base. The
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Wood
H 24 in W 43.5 in D 15.5 in
Japanese Stacking Tansu Chest, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
kasane-tansu), a clothing chest with multiple drawers used for storing fine clothing, official attire and
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Late 19th Century Chinese Meiji Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Iron
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
doors hide the safe box with lock, there are two small drawers. Merchant chests were used by business
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1860s Japanese Meiji Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bargueño End of 16th Century Portugal "Writting Desk" with Drawers, Bargueno
Located in Miami, FL
drawers were use for papers and documents, it was used as a transportable writing desk.
This one is end
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16th Century Portuguese Renaissance Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Walnut
H 19.5 in W 32 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Petite Danish Teak End Tables Nightstands
By Svend Åge Madsen, Henning Jørgensen, Illums Bolighus
Located in Kensington, MD
- Exceptional pair of chests of drawers in a petite size, with the chests having five drawers each
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Teak
Japanese antique wooden Medicine drawer/1868-1920/MINGEI/Meiji-Taisho
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
years create an atmosphere unique to antique furniture. The chest of drawers has been used over time and
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Cedar
H 38.9 in W 35.91 in D 11.74 in
Vintage kimono textile art "Sunset Timelapse ~Ephemerality~" by ikasu Red, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
wood taken from antique Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers for kimono.
I use antique kiritansu that can’t be
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 1.97 in
Antique kimono textile art " Plum Blossom Night ~Resilience~ " by ikasu Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
from antique kiritansu - chest-of-drawers used initially to keep kimonos.
It is elegantly framed with
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1920s Japanese Japonisme Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 1.97 in
Vintage kimono textile art " Cranes ~ Kintsugi ~ " by ikasu White/Red/Gold Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
The frame for this work is made of paulownia wood taken from antique Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 1.97 in
Vintage kimono textile art "Autumn branches ~ Kintsugi ~" by ikasu Brown, Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
The frame for this work is made of paulownia wood taken from antique Kiritansu - chest-of-drawers
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in D 1.97 in
Black / Ebonized Portuguese 'Contador' Cabinet with Matching Decorative Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
small portable chest of drawers used for storing valuables and documents. Beginning in the 17th century
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Brass
H 55.91 in W 36.62 in D 19.69 in
Antique Bone Inlaid Cabinet Chinese Glass Curio
Located in Somis, CA
with glass doors, mid-section a glass front display cabinet with two drawers and the bottom a chest
Category
19th Century Chinese Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Louis XIII Oak Jam Cabinet or Confiturier from Normandy
Located in Birmingham, AL
buffet or chest of drawers and can be used for storage in any room. They can easily be converted into
Category
1820s French Louis XIII Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Oak
Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers. Re-used drawers pulled together withh a burlap strap.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Maple
Antique French Miniature Sample Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
This charming example of an antique French miniature chest of drawers circa 1890 was used as a
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1890s French Belle Époque Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Pine
Hand Painted Victorian Chest
Located in Manchester, GB
A small and very rare hand painted chest of drawers reputedly used in the studio of artist Thomas
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1890s English Victorian Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Pine
Pair of low nightstands or benches
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of mahogany and brass pull low chests of drawers or can be uses as benches. Price for pair
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1950s American Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Brass
Elegant Antique Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Port Chester, NY
drawers. Could be used anywhere in the home, from entry hall to the bedroom. Drawers slide easily. Paint
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Antique Bone Inlaid on Rosewood Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
cabinet with two drawers and the bottom a chest with drawers and double door. Used together or separately
Category
19th Century Chinese Chest Drawers Used
Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani Palisander Sideboard with Marble Top, circa 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Houston, TX
chest of drawers uses the powerful grain of palisander (a species of rosewood) and has a set of four
Category
1940s Italian Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Marble
H 33.5 in W 66 in D 20.5 in
Rare Distressed circa 1880 English Oak Military Campaign Used Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare English oak Military chest of drawers campaign
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1880s English Campaign Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Milliner Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Deep oak chest of drawers used in haberdashery to keep hats, England, circa 1910.
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1910s English Chest Drawers Used
Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine chest of drawers. Made in 1930s. Used in the workshop of a bicycle factory in the Netherlands.
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1930s Dutch Industrial Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Pine
Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish nightstand with three drawers.
A small chest of drawers, ideal for use as a nightstand
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Wood
18th Century Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
century Bachelor's chest of drawers is the pull-out leaf at the top. This was used to lay out clothes or
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Mid-18th Century Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
veneers used have the most wonderful figuring.
The chest has four long drawers they have brass swan neck
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Chest Drawers Used
18th Century Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
centuries of use. The pull-out leaf at the top is typical of a late 18th century bachelor chest of drawers
Category
1780s English Georgian Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
practical and pretty chest of drawers which can be used in almost any room in the house.
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Chest Drawers Used
Materials
Walnut
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Chest Drawers Used For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest drawers used for your home. A chest drawers used — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a chest drawers used — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest drawers used made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. A well-made chest drawers used has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chest Drawers Used?
Prices for a chest drawers used start at $1 and top out at $845,000 with the average selling for $4,253.
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 Chest Drawers Used
- 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 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.
- What are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests 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 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 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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