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Two 30" wide drawers to be attached Chest of Drawers in Floral Design Credenza
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Floral Art Deco Chest of Drawers - Inspired by the Floral Motifs of Rajasthan
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 6.3 in W 20 in D 30 in
Vintage Pair of Wide Burr & Burl Yew Wood Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bedside / side table sized chests of drawers
A good looking well made and utilitarian pair, they can
Category
20th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
H 30.32 in W 27.76 in D 16.93 in
Antique Directoire Chest Of Drawers In Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
features four wide, graduated drawers, each fitted with original oval brass escutcheons and keyholes, which
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A Petite Pair of English Four Drawer Panel-Front Chests (2.5 Ft. Wide)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pair of petite, painted-wood, four-drawer chests from the mid 20th century. These
Category
Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Niels Clausen Pair of Wide Rosewood Bedside Chests, circa 1960
By Niels Clausen
Located in London, England
Niels Clausen Wide Bedside Chests, c1960s
Wide Rosewood cabinets by Niels Clausen for his own
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Rosewood
Large Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century Gustavian antique chest of drawers. The chest is handmade and hand painted with solid wood
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Modern Wide Birch Two-Drawer Chest with Forged Metal Frame by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The birch chest by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer front, with Espresso wood finish on oak.
Natural
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
1920s Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
chest features 3 wide drawers and a stunning pink marble top. The marble is beveled and the corners are
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair, 19th Century Large White Pine Chest of Six Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of large, 4' wide pine chests with six drawers each.
Newer professionally applied and layered
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
French Mid-18th Century Transitional Style Chest
By Andre Antoine Lardin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
has three wide drawers with very impressive finely chased ormolu handles centered by ormolu keyhole
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Selection of Danish Modern Walnut Chests or Dressers
Located in Atlanta, GA
walnut color. They offer a voluminous amount of storage with six wide, deep drawers in each chest.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
case height is 30.5 inches.
Depth is 18 inches.
Sliding door cabinet is 42 inches wide
Chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 6-Drawer Chest Oak Wood, Black Lacquered, Designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 150 cm / 59.1" wide chest of 6 drawers will be delivered fully assembled.
It features 6
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 37.01 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
Wide chest of drawers, Italy 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A mid century wide walnut veneered chest of drawers on six tapered legs with brass profiles and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Hundert's English Oak Wide Dresser
By Goldfinch Brookes
Located in Manchester, GB
Wonderfully unique extra wide wooden dresser and chest of drawers made from the highest quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Dressers
Materials
Birch, Oak, Plywood
Lane Furniture Gentleman's Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers by Lane Furniture in walnut grain. This gentleman's chest has four wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pierre Debs Designed Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hardware. Three wide drawers and top chest.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Baker Asian Modern Mid Century Grass Cloth Cream Lacquer Raffia Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
also have listed the matching double wide chest of drawers and the matching pair of bedside cabinets or
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair Baker Asian Modern Mid Century Grass Cloth Cream Lacquer Raffia Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
room.
We also have listed the matching double wide chest of drawers and the matching side cabinet.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 23 in W 26 in D 18 in
Dains Teak Wooden Hallway Set Mirror with Floating Dresser, 1960
Located in Oirlo, LI
beautiful sleek design. I'm loving it!
Dim: Mirror.
Height 96 cm
Wide 42 cm
Chest of drawers.
Height 30 cm
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Double Wide Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Six- drawer mirrored chest that features black wooden legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Louis XV Style 3 Drawers Commodem Pearlina Collection 'Wide', 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Louis XV Style 3 drawers commode - Pearlina collection (Wide), 20th century.
The
Category
20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Custom Made Locker Basket Unit with Specialty Double-Wide Baskets
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
. Our new units feature a special update: Original double-wide size baskets for extra storage. Drawers
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Custom Made Locker Basket Unit with Specialty Double-Wide Baskets
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
new, custom fabricated 5 wide x 3 high locker basket unit inspired by those of the 1950s and 1960s
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Custom Made Locker Basket Unit with Specialty Double-Wide Baskets
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960s. Our new units feature a special update: 3 double-wide size baskets for extra storage. Drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Materials
Steel
19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Commode Dressing Chest
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
generous plank top sits above a row of three small drawers and another three rows of chest-wide drawers
Category
Antique 1840s Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Custom 3 X 3 Locker Basket "Dresser" Unit with Specialty Triple Wide Baskets
Located in Alhambra, CA
Custom made 3 x 3 locker basket unit. This unit is unique for its triple wide baskets! It's perfect
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
2 x 2 Double Wide Locker Basket Unit on Casters, Newly Fabricated to Order
By Rehab Vintage Interiors, Worley
Located in Alhambra, CA
frame. This unit includes two specialty double wide baskets and rolls on casters. It's the perfect
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Custom 2 X 6 Locker Basket "Tall Boy" Unit with Single and Double Wide Baskets
Located in Alhambra, CA
is unique for its combination of single and double wide baskets! It's perfect to store and organize
Category
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
H 58 in W 27.5 in D 14 in
Wide Shaped Satin and Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A well proportioned Victorian satin birch chest of drawers with an arrangement of two short over
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Satin, Birch, Satinwood
Wide Gustavian Style White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Gustavian style pine chest of drawers has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
aesthetic.
Featuring an eight drawer layout, boasting six slimline and three wide drawers, this chest
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
1820s French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
taste, this chest features three wide sliding drawers with brass pulls and escutcheons. Simple geometric
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
wide chest of drawers that came with this, seen listed under our other items for sale.
Width – 75 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
By Erik Brouer, Brouer Mobel
Located in Asaa, DK
This low and wide Danish midcentury chest of drawers features six large drawers and sits on a frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Mirrored Chest of Drawers Triple Fronted Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous art deco style mirrored chest of drawers
Wide triple fronted so lots of storage on this
Category
Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror
English Antique Queen Anne burl walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Wonderful Queen Anne walnut chest drawers ,consisting of two small over 3 wide graduating drawers
Category
Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Spanish Two Wide Drawers & Two Doors Lime Washed Console Table
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish two wide drawers and two doors lime washed wooden paneled console table with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 36.62 in W 45.28 in D 22.84 in
Vintage "Perspective" Chest of Drawers by Milo Baughman for Drexel
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
design lines. Each chest features four wide dovetailed drawers that feature structurally detailed pulls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gray Painted Large Chest of Three Drawers, France circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
this 4' wide chest.
The three long drawers all function and each have 2 brass pulls for ease of use
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Large Gustavian White Chest of Six Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
wide chest of six drawers.
Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding of color
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Belgian Patinated Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
chest features three wide drawers with drop pulls and rococo inspired keyholes. This impressive piece
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Bow-Fronted Teak Chest
Located in London, England
Bow fronted wide chest of drawers with sculpted drawer pulls from unknown Danish cabinet maker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Teak
Danish Vintage Bedside Chest by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
condition is superb throughout.
We also have the matching tall chest of drawers and wide chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Quality French Louis XV Marble Top Low Wide TV Stand Dresser Commode
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Marble top. 5 dovetail drawers. Brass hardware. Brass accents. 32 3/4" h x 64 3/4" w x 24 1/4
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 32.75 in W 64.75 in D 24.25 in
A Pair of French 19th Century Hand Painted Verdigris Three Drawer Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
' scrolled floral garlands decorate the front sides of each chest. All three wide drawers are embellished
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern teak dresser, 1960s.
Elegant wide and low Danish chest of drawers with three
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modern teak dresser, 1960s.
Elegant wide and low Danish chest of drawers with three
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Brodia Drawer
By Japanese Studio
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The chic colours and authentic design make this chest of drawers easy to use. At 1200mm wide, this
Category
2010s Japanese French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique Mirror and Brass Chest-of-Drawers/Bedsides
Located in London, GB
Pair of unusual wide two-drawer chest of drawers/bedsides in antique mirror surrounded by brass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
.
Measurements: 140.5cm high x 78.5cm wide x 47cm deep
(chest of drawers 78.5cm high x 78.5cm wide x 47cm deep).
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Pine, Paint
H 55.32 in W 30.91 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Japanese Tansu Chest Side Tables, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
bands of iron encircling a central foliate lock plate.The lower chest has two wide drawers with simple
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Iron
Danish Oak Wall System in the Manner of Henning Kjærnulf, C. 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
measures 35.5" wide. The standalone chest of drawers measures 28.5" high.
Delivery does not include
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1800s, Dutch Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
the corners. Original undulating panels frame the wide chest of drawers, emulating a ‘bombe’ profile
Category
Antique Early 1800s Dutch Buffets
Materials
Brass
1800s Dutch Antique Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
an ornate top, carved with volutes and waving lines. Original undulating panels frame the wide chest
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Pine Wide Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine wide chest of drawers from England with a beveled and molded edge around the top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Wide Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English wide chest of drawers made from pine. the top has a molded edge, following
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Multiple 12 Drawers Two Door Compartment Cube Shape High Wide Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Striking looking design Mid-Century Modern chest of 12 drawers in beige to light grey lacquer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Dutch Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
/ commode dating circa 1840.
This outstanding quality three feet wide Dutch marquetry chest of drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
chest features three wide drawers with plated pulls and decorative keyholes. This impressive piece
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Oak
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Wide Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of wide chest drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wide chest drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 3708 antique and vintage wide chest drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 106 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Wide chest drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Wide chest drawers bearing mid-century modern or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wide chest drawers over the years, but those made by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Wide Chest Drawers?
Wide chest drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,595, while the lowest priced sells for $40 and the highest can go for as much as $495,000.
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 Wide Chest Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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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