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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 Milan, IT
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

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
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Wood

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

Chest of Drawers, Split Wood Front, Handmade
By Eckehard Weimann
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
. The dresser has a flap on top of storage space - Including drawers are with push to open are
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2010s German Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Elm

 Chest of Drawers, Split Wood Front, Handmade
 Chest of Drawers, Split Wood Front, Handmade
H 51.19 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 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

Particular late 19th Century Chest of Drawers , with shoe rack, wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th Century chest of drawers, commode with two drowers and two flaps with shoe rack, in
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Antique 1880s Italian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in Naples, IT
to any space. The composition features six modules with flap openings, offering functional storage
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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
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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
Late Regency Brass-Inlaid Mahogany Wellington Chest Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency brass-inlaid mahogany Wellington chest attributed to Gillows, of rectangular form
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Bronze

Petite Boulle Inclined Flap Secretary, Beech, Napoleon III
Located in Berlin, DE
Petite Boulle inclined flap secretary, beech, Napoleon III Solid beech secretary completely
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Italian Space age white modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Italian Space age black modular chest of drawer 4964 Olaf Von Boh Kartell 1970s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in MIlano, IT
Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with a rectangular base with rounded corners, in black plastic. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in MIlano, IT
. Measurements in 71.5x33.5x94.5h cm This chest of drawers will be perfect for your home. With its iconic style
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1770s Louis XV Important Roman Marquetry Flap Dresser
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A Louis XV flap dresser with drawers and secrets hand-carved and inlaind wood in the second part of
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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
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

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Antique French Marble Top Bombe Secretaire Chest
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique bombe shaped French secretaire chest with an original rouge marble top and pull
Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Marble Top Bombe Secretaire Chest
Antique French Marble Top Bombe Secretaire Chest
H 51.97 in W 27.17 in D 12.21 in
Rococo top secretary, Northern Europe 18th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Dutch bureau with four-drawer chest of drawers and typical multi-profiled corner solution on
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

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

Scandinavian Modern Teak Vintage Wall System by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Vienna, AT
drawer chest, writing flap and storage chest with sliding doors. The warm brown tone would work fantastic
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Teak

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 Italian Drop Front Bureau Burl Walnut Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Milan, IT
An Italian bureau with flap dating back to the second half of 18th century. A slightly curved front
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Walnut, Burl

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

Materials

Bronze

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
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Modular Chest of Drawers/Shoe Rack, Olaf von Bohr, Kartell, 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular chest of drawers or shoe rack mod. 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Plastic

Italian modern solid wood chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1982
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1982. Chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

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

English Baroque Laurel Wood Flap Table, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
chests of drawers, chairs, and floor tables.
Category

Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Dresser/flap cabinets in walnut and briar inlay, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
antique chest of drawers/flap in walnut and walnut briar, three drawers with moldings and geometric
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

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
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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

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Secretary with Hidden Mechanisms, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
piece of furniture consists of a chest of drawers with three large drawers, on which the slightly
Category

Antique 1790s German Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Blue painted Biedermeier Secretaire, around 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier secretary with three-drawer chest of drawers and two-door glazed top and sloping
Category

Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Softwood

Blue painted Biedermeier Secretaire, around 1820
Blue painted Biedermeier Secretaire, around 1820
H 64.97 in W 40.16 in D 20.67 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

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Located in NICE, FR
chest of drawers featuring five drawers arranged in four rows. Above it, there's a slanted writing desk
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Desks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
Early 20th-Century Scriban in Chinese Lacquer
H 89.77 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Fluted Bar Cabinet Inlaid in Black Shell by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
-patina brass handle. Available as a chest of drawers, stool and cabinet as well as other finishes see
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Fluted Bar Cabinet Inlaid by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
handle. Available as a chest of drawers, stool and cabinet as well as other finishes see images at end of
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21st Century and Contemporary French 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
Biedermeier Secretary, Bookcase, Cherry, Walnut, 1840s
Located in Greven, DE
three-drawer chest-like base. On it stands the secretary part with sloping flap. At the very top there
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Cabinet, XVI-XVIIth century
Located in Milano, IT
a large opening flap door veneered in briar inside, hiding a chest of drawers consisting of twelve
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Other Cabinets

Materials

Poplar, Walnut

Cabinet, XVI-XVIIth century
Cabinet, XVI-XVIIth century
H 24.02 in W 28.94 in D 30.91 in
Unique Photography Cabinet made for Lord Snowdon
By Lord Snowdon, BENCHMARK
Located in Saffron Walden, GB
from steel threaded bar, a mahogany chest and old cupboard doors from the attics of Clarence House
Category

2010s British Modern Cabinets

Materials

Stainless Steel

Unique Photography Cabinet made for Lord Snowdon
Unique Photography Cabinet made for Lord Snowdon
H 85.83 in W 53.35 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Wooden Dutch Chest of Drawers with Flap, 1880s
Located in Milan, IT
1880s chest of drawers with flap.
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small Secretary/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Small oak secretary/chest of drawers, with carved gallery edge at the top. leather writing flap and
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Small Secretary/ Chest of Drawers
Small Secretary/ Chest of Drawers
H 55 in W 22.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Flap in Mahogany from the 19th Century
Located in London, GB
boxwood and fruit woods. Salon flap, with internal writing desk missing in leather (see photo). It has
Category

Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Flap in Mahogany from the 19th Century
Antique English Flap in Mahogany from the 19th Century
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H 45.67 in W 46.07 in D 22.84 in
Small Flap-Commode by De Coene Freres Black Lacquered Belgian Art Deco 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg
Belgian commode / little sideboard by De Coene Frères. One meter wide. Front door / flap with
Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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Chest Of Drawers With Flap For Sale on 1stDibs

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 antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chest Of Drawers With Flap
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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