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Antique American Chest of Six Drawer with Carved Wood Pulls
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original dark stain finish, six
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Wood
Five Drawer High Chest with Long Solid Brass Cylinder Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice five drawers high chest with nice large heavy solid brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rosewood Tops Satin Wood Heavy Brass Ring Pulls 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency style rosewood tops bachelor chests by Kittinger. Pair of super high
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 37 in D 22 in
Pyramid Shape Tessellated Stone Marble Ball Pulls High Chest Dresser Drawer MINT
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pyramid Shape Tessellated Stone Marble Ball Pulls High Chest Dresser Drawer MINT
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Marble
H 55 in W 24 in D 14 in
Michael Taylor 8-Drawer Walnut and Interlocking Brass Ring Pull Low Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century 8-drawer low chest with dark stained trim, walnut drawer fronts and cabinet
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Metal
An Italian Neoclassic Style 2-Drawer Side Chest w/Pull Out Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Neoclassic style painted wood two-drawer side chest from Italy. This small sized chest
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th C. Raised Two-Drawer Chest w/Brass Lion Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian bleached and painted wood raised chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 1860s Pine Five-Drawer Chest with Valanced Apron and Wooden Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
style feet, this English five-drawer pine chest circa 1860, will bring a touch of rustic elegance to any
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 41.75 in W 41.25 in D 20 in
Modern 6-Drawer Pearl Leather Chest with Natural Steel Pulls by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The leather drawer chest by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer, with a Pearl leather front. Natural Steel
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Baker Modern Five Drawer High Chest Tambour Door Compartment Brass Hardware Pull
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass hardware walnut high chest by Baker.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 46 in W 42 in D 19 in
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer Solid Brass Drop Pulls Faux Bamboo 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 30 in D 19 in
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
By Tommi Parzinger, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
Outstanding design
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 39 in D 21 in
Cedar Drawer W/ Lid Mid-Century Modern Burl High Chest Dresser Sculptured Pulls
By Metropolitan, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cedar drawer w/ lid Mid-Century Modern burl high chest dresser sculptured pulls.
Honey-amber tone
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 50 in W 42 in D 21 in
English 1860s Painted Wood Five-Drawer Chest with Turnip Feet and Wooden Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
ones), each fitted with wooden pulls. Boasting a charming weathered appearance, this English chest is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 40.75 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Modern Age Ribbon Mahogany and Lucite Disk Drawer Pull Four-Drawer Commo
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-century ribbon mahogany four-drawer commodes with disk-shaped lucite drawer pulls
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Wood
H 35.75 in W 39.5 in D 19 in
Art Deco White Ivory Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 14
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 14 white ivory bakelite drawer/door pull knobs each with a chrome strip down the center
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Resin
19th Century Continental Walnut Semainier with Dog Motif Drawer Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Continental walnut semainier or seven drawer tall chest, each drawer with a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Sky Blue Catalin/Bakelite Drawer Pulls w/ Chrome Strip, Set of 9
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 9 candy sky blue Catalin (colored Bakelite) drawer/door pull knobs each with a chrome strip
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern John Cameron Three Drawer Lowboy Chest of Drawers
By John Cameron
Located in East Freetown, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut lowboy/chest of drawers with carved front drawer pulls. Rare vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Serpentine Three Drawer Commode with Gilt Brass Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a walnut serpentine three drawer commode with molded edge top, heavy gilt brass
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 37.25 in W 49.5 in D 26.5 in
Unusual Antique French Walnut 2-Drawer Commode with Iron Pulls, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual two-drawer walnut commode with iron pulls from France exudes charm. Hand-carved from
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 29.125 in W 44 in D 22.75 in
Early 18th C Italian Elaborately-Embellished Commode w/Putti Carved Drawer Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
three-dimensional putti that are used as pulls. The chest is presented on rail side legs with open skirt
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 56.5 in D 20.5 in
Tall Highboy Light Walnut Multi-Drawer Cabinet Sliding Leather Doors Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall highboy gentleman's chest or bachelor chest. Medium to light walnut finish
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 67 in W 35 in D 20 in
19th C. Neoclassical French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Lion Head Drawer Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, over case which houses four drawers (upper
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 36 in W 46.5 in D 21.5 in
Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light American walnut hammered brass pulls 5 drawer chest of drawers dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
1960s Rare Hundevad Low Chest Drawers Dresser Cabinet Vintage Danish Mid-Century
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon low chest of drawers, with minimalist inset drawer pulls, and wonderful figured teak grain
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
H 18.5 in W 54.5 in D 16.88 in
Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th Century with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Drawer Pulls
Located in Birmingham, AL
Mahogany Chest on Chest 19th Century with Mother of Pearl in the center of the Drawer Pulls. All
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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 78 in W 42.25 in D 20 in
Black Frame & Natural Walnut 6-Drawer w/ Brass Pulls Chest of Drawers / High Boy
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Houston, TX
six natural color walnut drawers, accompanied by brass pulls and accents, chest of drawers / highboy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 45 in W 38 in D 18 in
Chinese Provincial Red and Black Lacquered 8-Drawer Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
8-drawer Chinese provincial red and black lacquer chest of drawers. Brass drawer pulls. Each drawer
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Three-Drawer Burl Chest with Ring Pulls
By Milo Baughman, Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful three drawer chest with burl veneer. Chest has stunning grain and in nice restored
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
19thc Walnut Chest Of Drawers W/hand Carved Drawer Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DOVETAILED DRAWERS AND ALL SQUARE NAIL CONSTRUCTION.IT ALSO HAS ALL ORIGINAL FEET AND DRAWER PULLS.IT RETAINS
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Drawer Chest with Elongated Pulls
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This Danish modern original drawer chest is made from old growth teak with solid pulls, edging and
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19THC EARLY COTTAGE CHEST OF DRAWERS W/HAND CARVED DRAWER PULLS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
EARLY AND ALL ORIGINAL THREE DRAWER COTTAGE CHEST OF DRAWERS FROM NEW ENGLAND.THE DRAWER PULLS ARE
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French Tiger's Eye Chest of Drawers Commode with Porcelain Drawer Pulls
Located in Hopewell, NJ
porcelain drawer pulls. There are two smaller drawers on top of 3 roomy ones, all smoothly functional. Wood
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 39.75 in W 45.25 in D 21 in
Four Drawer Federal Style Chest Mahogany w/ Brass Pulls
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
Four Drawer Federal style chest mahogany w/ brass pulls.
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Danish Rosewood Single-Drawer Hallway Chest with Aluminium Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This diminutive rosewood chest features a single continuous dove-tailed drawer divided by a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Spanish Painted Blue Three-Drawer Chest with Wooden Pulls
Located in Houston, TX
This is one of a pair of chests from Spain that were made with 19th century furniture and newer
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Miniature Mahogany Serpentine Three Drawer Chest with Round Brass Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine miniature mahogany serpentine three drawer chest in the Chippendale style with molded
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Swedish Painted Three Drawer Chest with Wooden Pulls
Located in Houston, TX
This is a painted Swedish late 1800s chest that originally was reddish brown and has layers of
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Federal Period Cherry Hepplewhite Four-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Eagle Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Federal period Hepplewhite four drawer chest, probably cherrywood, with thin
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Cherry, Satinwood
H 28.5 in W 39.5 in D 20 in
English 1870s Pine Five-Drawer Chest with Valanced Apron and Wooden Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pine chest from the late 19th century with five drawers, valanced apron and wooden pulls
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 41.25 in W 38 in L 41.25 in
Spanish Two-Drawer Chest Painted Black with Wooden Pulls Made from Pine
Located in Houston, TX
This chest is from Spain and made with reclaimed wood from 19th century old chests or buffets. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Harvey Prober Black Lacquer Brass Pulls 5-Drawer High Chest Dresser Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber high chest on dowel shape feet with brass hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Oak Two-Drawer Chest with Brass Pulls and Straight Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak two-drawer chest from the 19th century, with brass pulls and straight legs. Created
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 31.75 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture John Stuart 10 Drawer X Pull Dresser Chest
By John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
A freshly refinished Paul Frankl 10-drawer dresser with nickel plated X pulls. Solid maple or birch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 32.25 in W 72.5 in D 22.5 in
Spanish Painted Gray Two Drawer Chests with Round Ring Pulls and Vintage Marble
Located in Houston, TX
This is one of a pair of chests that were made from old buffets and chests and painted a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.38 in W 45.25 in D 21.63 in
Contemporary Mirrored Six-Drawer Dresser with Lucite Pull
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very stylish mirrored dresser fitted with large drawers and Lucite pulls.
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Mirror
Italian Walnut Bombe Two-Drawer Commode with Brass Pulls
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rococo style bombe chest of drawers with brass pulls. Walnut with lattice design inlay, standing on
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A Three Drawer Ebonized Dresser with Carved Wood Pulls
Located in Pasadena, CA
A massiv solid maple ebonized three drawer dresser with carved wooden pulls and a fine lip around
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Baker Three-Drawer White Lacquer Cloth Cabinet Brass Pulls
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern white lacquer three drawers bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid Century Mirrored 9-Drawer Dresser and Hidden Pulls
Located in Astoria, NY
. The drawer handles are worked into the roundel-form design elements
Category
American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Eight Drawer Dresser with Wood Pulls
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, CA
A striking walnut chest of drawers with hand carved rosewood pulls and brass detailing by Edward
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Jacobean Style Five-Drawer Oak Commode With Brass Drop Pulls
Located in Chicago, IL
Tobacco oak Jacobean style carved front five drawer cabinet with cast solid brass tear drop pulls
Category
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Four Drawer Bubinga Dresser with Spring Loaded Pull Free Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
A four drawer dresser stamped Woolf Furniture Manufacturing in Los Angeles, executed in blond
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bubinga
Diamond Tambour Door Sculptural Drawer Pulls Asymmetrical Design Sculptured Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tambour door walnut dresser with brass accents. Floating case over nice solid walnut sculptured base legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 72 in D 20 in
Harvey Probber Nine-Drawer Espresso Mahogany Long Dresser Credenza Brass Pulls
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern nine drawers long dresser credenza by Harvey Probber. Espresso mahogany finish. Solid brass hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 71 in D 18 in
French Louis Philippe Tall Four-Drawer Commode, Rounded Feet and Wooden Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
wooden pulls, the front legs unique in their convex form.
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 44.5 in W 51.5 in D 23.5 in
Paul Frankl / Brown Saltman Cerused & Combed Oak w. Brass Pulls 8 Drawer Dresser
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely Brown Saltman of California 8-drawer dresser designed by Paul Frankl. Lovely marriage of Art
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 32.25 in W 54 in D 19 in
French Oak Chest Of Drawers.
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Cerused Oak Chest of Drawers with Octagonal Metal Drawer Pulls.
Category
French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of George Nelson Chests
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of 5 drawer chests, with nickel pulls, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Chest Of Drawer Pulls For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of chest of drawer pulls for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique chest of drawer pulls was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 86 antique and vintage chest of drawer pulls for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Chest of drawer pulls have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Chest of drawer pulls made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many chest of drawer pulls are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and Paul Frankl produced popular chest of drawer pulls that are worth a look.
How Much are Chest Of Drawer Pulls?
Prices for chest of drawer pulls start at $800 and top out at $15,500 with the average selling for $3,800.
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 Chest Of Drawer Pulls
- 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 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 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 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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