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18th Century Spanish Walnut Marquetry, Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Miami, FL
suitably house your most valued collectibles. An Spanish walnut bureau with flap dating back to the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Milano, MI
An Italian monumental sized bureau with flap dating back to the second half of 18th century. Three
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Walnut

17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire
Located in Vo', Veneto
“Canterano” chest of drawers with flap/desk Measurements: H. 102 cm – W. 142 cm – D. 62 cm Period
Category

Antique 1650s European Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire
17th Century Italian Commode with Secretaire
H 39.77 in W 55.91 in D 20.48 in
Chest of drawers / Flap in walnut inlay with three drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique chest of drawers / Flap in walnut with three threaded drawers inlaid with plant elements
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Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with bookstand, 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with bookstand, 1800s Square-based chest of drawers with a
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Pink Mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage chest of drawers walnut with pink mirror from fine Italian manufacture, from the 1950s. The
Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Walnut

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartement, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
"sloping flap chest of drawers" furniture type originates from the 18th century tradition. At the time the
Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Lia Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Giorgetti
By Chi Wing Lo, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
Tall chest of drawers with the plywood frame in walnut Canaletto wood veneer. It is equipped with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Lia Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Giorgetti
Lia Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Giorgetti
H 57.09 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in
A pair of small Aesthetic Movement oak sets of drawers with lockable side flaps.
Located in London, GB
A pair of small Aesthetic Movement oak sets of drawers, with carved alternating fern leaf
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair Burr Walnut Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good pair of drop flap double serpentine bedside lamp chest of three drawers, with brass
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl

Italy Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers , Walnut, with shoe rack, restaured
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th Century chest of drawers, commode with two drowers and two flaps with shoe rack, in
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Louis-philippe Chemin De Fer Chest Of Drawers With Marble And Mirror, La
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
, the drawers ensure durability and longevity. The front, sides, and flap are adorned with warm-toned
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique English Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers Campaign Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Victorian Wellington Chest of Drawers Campaign Carved Oak. Direct from England, a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers
Located in IT
19th Century, Italian Louis XV style Veneered Wood chest of drawers This chest of drawers was made
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English mahogany Scriban secretary chest of drawers - England 18th - Georges III
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent secretary, chest of drawers or 18th century English scriban desk from the George III
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, Italy 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile chest of drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Queen Anne flap supported by shelf feet, on the front it has three drawers surmounted by a pair of
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
H 39.77 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Bureau Chest of Drawer
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood bureau chest of drawer This bureau chest of drawer was made in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular chest of drawers or shoe rack model 4964, with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in glossy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
banding with maple thread inlays. Bottom part of the chest with 3 curved drawers under a flat flap
Category

Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
H 68.9 in W 51.97 in D 28.75 in
Tall Edwardian Painted Wellington Chest Filing Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall Edwardian painted Wellington chest filing cabinet The chest is full of character, it has
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Vintage Bespoke Oak Wellington Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
with six full size drawers below. It is a lovely chest which would be ideal for any room in your home
Category

Late 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Teak Writing Bureau Secretaire With Fitted Compartment by G
Located in Elkton, MD
angled fall flap that opens to reveal a gilt-tooled leather writing surface, along with fitted
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Pair of Italian Art Deco bedside tables in briarwood
Located in Milano, IT
treasure with a benevolent gaze. But that's not all: discover the enchanting secret inside! Open the flap
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Traveller's casket, German, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular walnut chest with brass fittings on the corners and a handle on the lid. The interior
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
drawers pull out and the top flaps down using all its original hardware to reveal a writing surface with
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Delicate Secretary in Louis Seize Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Veneer on solid softwood. Rectangular body on pointed legs. Straight flap in the front
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20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Delicate Secretary in Louis Seize Style
Delicate Secretary in Louis Seize Style
H 55.12 in W 21.26 in D 16.15 in
18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
doors and a writing flap, four large drawers and many small storage spaces, enhanced by detailed wood
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Attributed to Max Wiederanders, Small Drawer Cabinet, 1920
By Max Wiederanders
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The furniture is built in two parts. A corpus with a slanted flap and inside with five drawers
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau
Located in Billingshurst, GB
a fall front flap good writing surface. The interior has eight drawers and one central door with two
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau
18th Century Georgian Oak Bureau
H 42 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
Röthlisberger Kollektion Mondrian Cabinet by Koni Ochsner
By Röthlisberger, Koni Ochsner
Located in New York, NY
home. All surfaces and doors of the cabinets are coated in high-gloss colours. Doors, flaps and drawers
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2010s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Secretary Simulated Chiffonier, Napoleon III Period
Located in Vero Beach, FL
the blackened pear tree veneer. The flap above four paneled drawers reveals an opening with four
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with drop-leaf top and decorations 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with drop-leaf top and decorations 1700s Wooden chest of
Category

Antique Early 1700s Italian Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
coffered corpus with 2 large drawers and a slightly recessed superstructure with slanted flap above
Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890
Located in Greven, DE
Antique ship's or captain's secretary, so-called Military Campaign Chest of Drawers England
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

17th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Inlaid Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this imposing antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, Italy 1970’s
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile chest of drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century Dressers

Materials

Plastic

Secretaire with Flap in Sycamore. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
with flap closing on four drawers and forming a chest of drawers with three drawers in the lower part
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Sycamore

Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest
Located in Greven, DE
furniture, consisting of a small secretary and a corresponding high chest of drawers. In typical Dutch
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

French Brown 7 Drawers Gilt Brass Cabinet Napoleon III Boulle 19th
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Unique, Beautiful and rare Week Drawers Cabinet, elegant small chest of drawers in wood marquetry
Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique French 19th Century Jewelry Box Flap Door Miniature Wood Cabinet
Located in Firenze, IT
This beautiful French late 19th century chest of drawers in black ebonized wood and cherrywood
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
. Diagonal flap secretary or chest of drawers. The three-leaf chest of drawers is gently convexly curved
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Swedish Beechwood Herrbyrå, Chiffonje - Mens Writing Agency, Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
table with a writing, folding flap made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, in good condition. The
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Ebony Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
three drawers, on the underside of the lid, behind a flap a space for small letters, with long screws in
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Freestanding Oak Walnut Brass Desk Chest Attributed Josef Frank, 1927
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
Applied Art Vienna. This stunning chest shows three ( 3 ) drawers, one drawer is lockable and shows a key
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desks

Materials

Brass

Tall Walnut Cabinet with a Bureau Desk Compartment
Located in Dubai, AE
reveals seven drawers, a leaf, and fifteen lockers, the flap revealing six drawers, six lockers, and a
Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Secretaire with Architectural Marquetry, Italy, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
chest-like base, is elegantly curved on the outside. The slanted writing flap leads to the strongly
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Original 18th Century Venetian Secretary Desk Bookcase burled walnut with inlaid
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
made up of three chests of drawers with an upper flap which contains four drawers with two open
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Teck wall bookcase, Danish design in the style of Poul Cadovius, Circa 60.
By Aage Christiansen
Located in Renens, CH
2 sliding doors, 2 drawers and 1 shelf: W: 80 x D: 35 x H: 48 - 2 pedestals with 1 flap door with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Consulat Commode and Secretary in Mahogany and Mahogany veneer
Located in Paris, FR
) comprising : - A mahogany and mahogany veneer chest of drawers with columns veneered with Egyptian heads in
Category

Antique 1790s French Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Genoese Cabinet Called Stipo From The Renaissance Period In Walnut - 16th Centur
Located in Brussels, Brussels
1560 in Genoa replacing chests. Cabinets called "a bambocci" are decorated with sculptures of mythical
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Painted Secretary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Three wide drawers, like a commode, span the chest base, opening by turned knobs. A shaped skirt of
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Italian modern modular bookcase Samara by Derk Jan de Vries for Maisa, 1970s
By Maisa
Located in MIlano, IT
bookcase mod. Samara. The modules present are various: a rectangular chest of drawers in light wood with
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
drawers—ideal for concealed storage. The upper section includes a fall-front writing flap with its
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Marble

Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
Empire Secretary Desk, France 19th century
H 56.7 in W 38.19 in D 18.12 in
Early 18th Century English Walnut Veneered Stepped Interior Georgian Bureau Desk
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional condition for this English secretaire/chest/desk of George I period. The finish in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Desks

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Period Secretary At Doucine by Denis Louis Ancellet - 18th Century
By Denis-Louis Ancellet
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
the paper holder made up of compartments and six small drawers. The flap is surmounted by an ogee
Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Wood Sideboard, Consorzio Mobili Cantu, Italy 1960
By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
drawers, there is one large cozy flap drawer that adds extra storage and a touch of functionality. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fluted Bar Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
as a chest of drawers, stool and cabinet as well as other finishes see images at end of slide. Custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Fluted Bar Cabinet Inlaid by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
as a chest of drawers, stool and cabinet as well as other finishes see images at end of slide. Custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut Bonheur du Jour, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
jour. The bonheur du jour has four drawers to the front, the three lower drawers have a Wellington
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Bonheur du Jour, 19th Century
Victorian Walnut Bonheur du Jour, 19th Century
H 47.45 in W 26.19 in D 21.26 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chest of drawers with flap you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every chest of drawers with flap was constructed with great care. There are 48 variations of the antique or vintage chest of drawers with flap you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chest of drawers with flap — 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 chest of drawers with flap, those designed in louis xv, modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Kartell, Olaf von Bohr and Chi Wing Lo each produced at least one beautiful chest of drawers with flap that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers With Flap?

Prices for a chest of drawers with flap start at $216 and top out at $91,690 with the average selling for $7,419.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Of Drawers With Flap
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    Dressers 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, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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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