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Light Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser High Boy Brass Pulls by Thomasville MINT!
By Thomas Chippendale, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket Feet Chippendale Style Light Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser High Boy Brass Pulls by
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20th Century American Federal Dressers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Hollywood Regency Mahogany Leather Door Tall Chest on Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency mahogany leather door tall chest on chest dresser cabinet. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vtg Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Bowed Front Tall Chest on Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale flame mahogany bowed front tall chest on chest dresser. Item features a
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
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Antique 19th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

William Hinn 2 Pieces Swedish Modern Chest on Chest Dresser Gentleman Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 2 part high chest of 4 drawers by William Hinn. Made in Sweden. Exposed
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Edmond Spence Walnut Brass Two Part High Gentleman's Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 2 part chest on chest dresser by Edmund Spence MINT!
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1940s Carlton House Mahogany 12-Drawer Triple Dresser
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
drawers. All dovetail drawers fully functional. Part of a set with the chest on chest dresser and 2
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pennsylvania House Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest Bonnet Top Dresser
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Pennsylvania House Chippendale Chest on Chest with Bonnet Top chest of drawers in excellent
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dresser Chest by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel modernist three drawer dresser chest. Walnut cabinet with pull rings sitting on a brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dresser Chest by Drexel
Dresser Chest by Drexel
H 30 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 18th century English George III period figured mahogany chest on chest with a simple
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period Isho Dansu clothing chest from the 19th century with reddish brown lacquer
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
Large 19th Century Antique Dresser Chest
H 39.25 in W 34.25 in D 17 in
Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser By Drexel
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique Spanish Commode, Dresser, Blanket Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rate antique Spanish chest that can serve as a cupboard, a buffet, a sideboard, a linen chest or
Category

Antique 19th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Antique Spanish Commode, Dresser, Blanket Chest
Antique Spanish Commode, Dresser, Blanket Chest
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H 35.5 in W 49.5 in D 18.5 in
Oiled Walnut Bookmached Six Drawers High Chest Dresser on Bracket Legs
By John Keal, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut high chest dresser on black lacquer bracket feet. Excellent
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood tansu chest from the early 20th century with four drawers
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
H 34.5 in W 33.75 in D 16.25 in
Low Midcentury Walnut 3-Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Kensington, MD
offer this walnut compact & low MCM chest of drawers. Graduated drawers with a central knob on each
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Paul Frankl For Brown Saltman Chest Dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern chest of drawers designed by Paul Frankl and made by Brown Saltman. An oak
Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern High Chest Dresser with Separate Jewelry Compartment on Top
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut two caned doors five drawers tall dresser high chest of drawers. Standing
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest on Chest by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in New York, NY
Interesting two-part chest on chest, designed by Sven Ellekaer. The chest features two separate
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

An Antique Italian Chest / Dresser Carved with a Warrior on Horseback c1750
Located in Pomona, CA
A very rare Italian Chest of 4 Drawers. Bow front drawers in walnut and carved with Acanthus Leaf
Category

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

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Modernist Mahogany Chest on Chest by Wesley Griffin for Gibbard
By Wesley T. Griffin, Gibbard Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Commodious bedroom dresser in the form of a chest on chest from the Modern line of Canadian
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Harden Furniture Georgian Cherry Wood Triple Chest-on-chest Highboy Dresser
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style triple chest-on-chest seven-drawer highboy dresser
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Oxford Cherry Dresser Chest
By Statton Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
This is an authentic Oxford cherry dresser chest hand made by Statton Trutype Americana from the
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Mid-20th Century North American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Italian Dresser/Chest Colored Glass and Brass, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An interesting colorful postmodern piece with a Pop Art twist, very fun Italian chest of drawers or
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Tall Chest Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern tall chest with ample storage space which was designed by
Category

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

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone High Chest Dresser Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact chest on chest style Mid-Century Modern two-tone horn and dark expresso coffee high chest
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
mazing Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode Dimensions : 43" W X 20" D X
Category

Early 20th Century French Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Onyx

Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, Dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency, Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Parzinger Style Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, dresser or Commode, Hollywood Regency A
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of modern linen chest, nightstands, dressers, walnut, custom American. Custom quality pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Linen

1970s Mastercraft Black Lacquer & Brass Chest of Drawers or Dresser
By Mastercraft
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency 1970s Mastercraft black lacquered chest, dresser or large nightstand with brass
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of all time. The restoration team pulled no punches on this Chapter One Yellow Highboy Dresser, and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chippendale style antique solid tiger maple chest of drawers on tall bracket shape legs. Dovetailed
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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Artistica Contemporary Modern Hall Chest 2 Drawer Geometric Dresser Console
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage hall chest or dresser from Artistica featuring rectangular form with clean modern lines
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Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Baker Stately Homes George III Satinwood & Mahogany Serpentine Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"A spectacular English George III style chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. Part of the Stately
Category

Late 20th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Ebony Commode, Chest, Dresser, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Ebony bronze mounted commode, chest, dresser having bronze mounts with bronze framed
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Lacquered Chests, Dressers, Brass, American
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Chests, Lacquered dressers, Brass Pulls A Fine Pair of Recently
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry Having four
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests, Dressers Bedside Stands, Opposing, Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chests, dressers bedside stands, opposing, refinished A pair of
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of George Nelson Design for Herman Miller Chests / Dressers / Commodes
By George Nelson
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern George Nelson design for Herman Miller chests / dressers / commodes
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice aluminum ring pull version in solid maple on this matching pair of Paul McCobb drawer for Winchendon from the famous Planner Group Series.
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Dresser Chest of Drawers by Loughborough Furniture for Heals
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning piece of furniture from the '60s This chest of drawers was made by Loughborough
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cream Painted Louis XVI Style Commodes, Nightstands, Dressers, Chests
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Cream Painted Louis XVI Style Commodes, nightstands, dressers, chests. Maison Jansen in
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Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

1950s Paul Frankl Moroccan Red Lacquered Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in
Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820. The
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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Burl

Six-Drawer Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Style Dresser or Chest.
Located in Bellport, NY
A handcrafted six-drawer dresser of bamboo and cane, all drawers are on slides. for easy handling
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Commodes and Ches...

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

French First Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser, c. 1810
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Classic French Empire Chest made from rosewood veneer and featuring ebonized front columns, c. 1810
Category

Antique 1810s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

American Chippendale Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers, Mid-Atlantic c. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Mid-Atlantic States, circa 1800 Item # 209CBC16W A
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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Warren Church Lane Perception Walnut Oak Mahogany Mid Century Tall Chest Dresser
By Warren C. Church, Lane Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Warren Church for Lane Perception walnut, mahogany and oak Mid Century tall chest or dresser with a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Lam Lee Memphis Style Silver and Gold Leaf Dresser Lingerie Chest
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Equally beautiful as anything hanging in the Guggenheim and deserved the respect. Exquisitely crafted by Lam Lee. Covered from head to toe in a mix of gold leaf, silver leaf and hand...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers on Wheels.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Davis Cabinet Co Cerused Oak Chinoiserie Chest Dresser Nightstand Console Stand
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company low chest of drawers / dresser / nightstand / TV console. Made of
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Incredible Late 17th Century British Oak Charles II Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. Perfect as an entry hall chest, night stand, or dresser in a bedroom. rectangular two board top, four
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Bespoke Italian Mondrian Style Blue Green White Brown Modern Brass Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern graphic Pop Art design six-drawer dresser / sideboard, entirely handcrafted in
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Mondrian Style Blue Green White Brown Modern Brass Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary modern graphic Pop Art design six-drawer dresser/sideboard, entirely handcrafted in
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Chests Dresser Linen Press Svend Madsen 1960
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Portland, OR
An excellent pair of Mid Century Modern teak chests, dressers, Danish, Svend Madsen for Sigurd
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Tall High Boy Chest of 7 Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern tall teak dresser high chest of seven drawers cabinet. Excellent original condition
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Walnut Three Drawer Chests
H 34.75 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood and Brass Commode Dresser Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1960s dresser, commode or chest of 4 drawers in elegant and classic wood worked
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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Chest On Chest Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chest on chest dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each chest on chest dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without a chest on chest dresser — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A chest on chest dresser made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister and Maitland Smith each produced at least one beautiful chest on chest dresser that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest On Chest Dresser?

A chest on chest dresser can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $580 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.

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 On Chest Dresser
  • 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024
    The difference between a chest and a dresser is that 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.

    The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

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    Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.

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