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Lovely Antique Georgian Hardwood Chest of Drawers with a Hidden Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Georgian Mahogany Inlaid Chest of Drawers circa 1760
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 27.37 in D 18.9 in
Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
of drawers with hidden record player inside.
What a cool thing. On the outside you have the never
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 23.04 in W 36.03 in D 18.9 in
Huge 19th Century Victorian Light Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers Hidden Drawer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning large 19th century light flamed mahogany chest of drawers with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 46.86 in W 49.41 in D 21.66 in
Very Rare Howard & Son's Victorian Chest of Drawers Hidden Silver Wear Cupboard
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mahogany Howard & Son’s Berners street large chest of drawers with hidden silver cupboard
This is a very
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 54.34 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Bleached French Fossilized Marble Top Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century bleached french fossilized marble top chest with hidden bottom drawer and diamond
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 37 in W 49.25 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Portuguese Tramp Art Chest with Hidden Compartments and Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Portuguese Tramp Art chest from the 19th century with hand-carved raised décor, lift top, hidden
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 43.25 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Modular 3 Piece Cabinet By Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, US
3 drawers with hidden pulls on the sides. They individually measure 32” wide which make them
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Rosewood Miniature Chest of Drawers, circa 1850
Located in Salisbury, GB
Mid-19th century rosewood miniature chest of drawers with six hidden drawers. Five graduated
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Rosewood
Century Greywashed French Country-Style Four-Drawer Dresser with Ornate Pull
Located in Southampton, NY
Greywashed four drawer French Country-style chest of drawers with hidden pullout surface for
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Mid-20th Century Dressers
H 30.5 in W 35.5 in D 21.5 in
Early 17th Century Venetian Red Velvet and Nail Head Chest with Hidden Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
This extremely rare early 17th century Venetian dome topped chest is an incredible piece with its
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 26 in W 50 in D 24 in
Lovely Vintage Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Hidden Cupboard Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage light mahogany military Campaign chest of drawers with
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 38.39 in W 22.64 in L 38.39 in
19th Century Chinese Chest with Eight Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese walnut chest with eight drawers and two hidden doors in the paneling.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Charles X Mahogany Lemonwood Marquetry Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
marquetry chest features finely inlaid lemon wood outlining the facade and each drawer front of the piece
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 39 in W 22 in D 50.5 in
Italian Rococo Provincial Walnut Three Commodino with Hidden Kneeler
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with molded edge and banded fruitwood inlay above a case housing three drawers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Petite Parquetry Commode with Hidden Compartment
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
bronze edged top opens up (by a hidden device underneath) to a lined compartment. Top and all four sides
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 27.5 in W 16 in D 11 in
Trunk with Iron Studs and Hidden Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese trunk with five small drawers hidden behind a sliding panel.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Elm
Louis XVI Period Marble-Top Chest and Desk
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI period marble-top chest of drawers with hidden writing desk.
Solid mahogany
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
John Stuart Two Part Tall Teak Gentlemen's Chest w/ Vanity
By John Stuart, John Keal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice two part teak chest with hidden mirror and multi drawers compartment. Very beautiful
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Transition/Louis XVI Marquetry Gilt Bronze Commode Bureau
Located in Berlin, DE
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Stunning and very attractive French late 19th century commode or chest of drawers with a hidden additional
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
H 39.38 in W 45.28 in D 21.26 in
Barker & Stonehouse Grosvenor Bedroom Suite Wardrobes Drawers Chest
By Barker & Stonehouse
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bedroom suite
The suite comprises of two wardrobes, a blanket chest and a tall chest of drawers with
Category
20th Century English Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Mahogany
Ornate Italian 17th Century Carved Walnut Chest
Located in London, GB
relief figures surrounding a chest with various drawers and hidden Chambers. The chest is heavily
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th C. English Bow-Front Chest with Hidden Drawer
Located in Hixson, TN
A fantastic and handsome English mahogany inlaid bow-front chest of drawers. There is a secret
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Antique 1840s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Louis Philippe Style Commode with Hidden Bauche Safe
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis-Philippe style coffre fort, or stand with hidden safe. Made of walnut veneer with
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Iron
French Walnut Commode with Two Doors and Hidden Compartment
Located in Delray Beach, FL
horizontal storage compartment but wait there is surprise, there is Hidden horizontal compartment, by lifting
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Zanzibar Mid-19th Century Studded Rosewood Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous rosewood chest with 3 drawers and 2 hidden drawers behind them. Pictured. Chest is missing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese British Colonial Blanket Chests
Materials
Rosewood
Chest of Drawers with Hidden Vanity Desk, Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Munster, NRW
This teak chest of drawers with hidden vanity desk was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 30.12 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Borge Mogensen Dressers with Hidden Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic pair of teak dressers raised on tall brushed steel legs. One chest consists of 4 drawers
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Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French bedside table with drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
walnut bedside chest with hidden pop up drawers with leather top
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
SOLD
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Raymond Loewy for Mengel furniture company. Chest of Drawers with hidden secretary. Early
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Vintage 1950s American Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Brutalist Mosaic Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut and off-white color combination with lacquer finish. This chest features nine drawers with hidden
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Vintage 1950s American Brutalist Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Plywood
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Chest With Hidden Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of chest with hidden drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique chest with hidden drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Find 118 antique and vintage chest with hidden drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of chest with hidden drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chest with hidden drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Empire and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made chest with hidden drawers over the years, but those made by DeCastelli, Giorgetti S.p.A. and Lane Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Chest With Hidden Drawers?
Prices for chest with hidden drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, chest with hidden drawers begin at $438 and can go as high as $49,755, while the average can fetch as much as $4,938.
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 Chest With Hidden 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, 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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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