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Rococo Style Chest with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo style chest with 2 drawers and modern flat black finish. Original brass fittings. Measures
Category

Vintage 1950s Louis XV Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Rococo Style Chest with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish - Pair
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo Style Pair of Chests with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish. Original brass fittings
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Louis XV Night Stands

Materials

Marble

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers, Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese Late Qing wooden storage chest from the 19th century, with carved spandrels, drawers
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Butterfly Style Storage Chest with 2 Drawers and Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
above two carved drawers, each and fitted with brass hardware. Beneath the drawers is a a richly carved
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Materials

Elm

American Rustic Mission Dark Oak Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Mission dark stained oak chest with 2 drawers over 4 large drawers having splint
Category

20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

American Rustic Mission Dark Oak Chest
H 45.75 in W 32 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Chest with 2 drawers on the bottom. The top section features mutltiple drawers, shelves and cubbies. The
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Shagreen Chest of Drawers '2 Drawers' with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of shagreen (our ref ANTIC). It has 2 drawers, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Stone

FB Collection Crystal Chest of 2 Drawers
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
Chest of two drawers with metal trims and push pull opening. Characterized by a Canaletto matt
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

FB Collection Crystal Chest of 2 Drawers
FB Collection Crystal Chest of 2 Drawers
H 23.63 in W 24.41 in D 17.92 in
Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Murano glass set of 2, with all structure in solid palisander wood with veneered
Category

Antique 1770s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
Murano Glass Set of 2 Chest of Drawers
H 32.76 in W 43.19 in D 19.49 in
FB Collection Light Crystal Chest of 2 Drawers
By Franco Bianchini
Located in Milan, IT
Chest ok 2 drawers with wooden top, metal trims and lacquered feet, open with handle - Lupo glossy
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Jay Spectre 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1980s (Signed)
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Jay Spectre for Century Furniture bleached oak 2 door chest of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers and Top storage compartment with mid Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – High chest of drawers with 2 hinged doors
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
High chest of drawers on casters in walnut veneered laminate consisting of a superposition of
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Parchment Brass Chest of Drawers with Mirror by Silvio Cavatorta, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
maple with parchment drawers, brass tips, a dark mauve glass plate placed on the top, and a crystal
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers, the chest has 2
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pietro Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Pietro with frame structure in metal in burnished and antiqued brass finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pietro Chest of Drawers
Pietro Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 70.87 in D 21.66 in
Hans Eichenberger Set of 2 Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, ca. 1950s
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 2 chest of drawers, one large and one small, made of wood, white laquered wood and opal
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of '2' Chests of Drawers Louis XV 20th Century, Marquetry
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of (2) chests of drawers Louis XV 20th century, marquetry Solid wood with marquetry tulip
Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Lift Top
Located in New York, NY
American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Etched Giltwood Florentine 2 Drawers Chest Commode And Brass Pulls
Located in Miami, FL
This most elegant and charming Italian 20th century Florentine giltwood chest of drawers, commode
Category

20th Century Italian Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Limed Oak Chest of Drawers with Geometric Moulding
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very decorative chest of drawers. Solid oak. Recently limed. Basically a late 17th century
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Agresti Nero Forziere Black Armoured Chest with 6 Drawers
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chest of polished ebony with grade 2 safe. Shiny black steel. Contents 6 drawers lined to store all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
H 62 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large oak chest of drawers This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
H 41 in W 44 in D 22 in
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3976 Regency bow fronted chest of generous proportions, having figured top above 2 short and 3
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 24.02 in
"Il Pezzo 2 Dresser" chest of drawers - walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces
Category

2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

White Alligator Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers white Alligatorcroco made with structure in solid beech wood covered with white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

White Alligator Chest of Drawers
White Alligator Chest of Drawers
H 31.11 in W 46.46 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Miami, FL
Coastal vintage chest of drawers with woven rattan throughout. The chest has four wooden drawers with 2
Category

Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Extravagant Golden Baroque Designer Chest of Drawers with Fabric Cover
Located in Berlin, DE
Extravagant golden baroque designer chest of drawers with fabric cover Solid wood body with 2
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Campaign Style Walnut 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers In The Manner Of Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome 2-drawer Campaign Style chest having solid walnut construction with brass pulls, side
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chest Drawers Mahogany 1800 Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Drawers. Standing on nicely shaped bracket feet. Circa 1800 The
Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 34.375 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century classic chest of drawers in Louis XVI style. Solid walnut wood. Walnut corpus with
Category

Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 26.38 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Oak chest in French Provincial style. With overhanging top and two short over
Category

20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 45 in D 20.5 in
Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Zebra and Elk with structure in solid beech wood and covered with real zebra skin
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
Zebra and Elk Chest of Drawers
H 53.55 in W 52.76 in D 34.65 in
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany military campaign chest of drawers in perfect and completely
Category

Antique 1830s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century campaign chest of drawers
19th Century campaign chest of drawers
H 35.44 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers \ Masterful small baroque chest of drawers in walnut and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
18th Century Baroque Chest of drawers
H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 19th century chest of drawers in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
H 41.5 in W 41.75 in D 19.5 in
Early Georgian Burr Walnut 2 Over 4 Chest of Drawers, George I Period
Located in Port Chester, NY
lovely, with good patina and warm walnut color. Original ogee feet and brasses. Classic 2 over 4
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

20th Century Mahogany Wood French Dresser with 2 Drawers, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser from the first half of the 20th century. Chest of drawers in mahogany wood of great
Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco 5 Drawers w/ 2 Secret Drawers 2 Leather Diamond Doors Compartment
By Tommi Parzinger, Gaston Poisson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco influence Italian cabinet credenza dresser with 2 secret drawers (shown
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Birch

Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mahogany Chest with handsome chosen flame front drawer panels, authentic Rustic form
Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
H 42.5 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
drawers, 2 x 2. There are indentation on the side of each drawer to open and close the drawers. The
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
H 27.25 in W 71.63 in D 22.25 in
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s Rectangular chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tall Chest in Pine with Five Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely tall chest of drawers in pine with lift-top in pedestal form, followed by five drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A Fine chest with four drawers in bookmatched, crotch West Indies mahogany with serpentine front
Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with 2 Drawers and Door
Located in Miami, FL
condition It has 1 door and 2 functional drawers.
Category

Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes or Chests of Drawers, Circle of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Boston, Massachusetts Seven-drawer tall chest, circa 1825. Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany
Category

Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
Seven-Drawer Tall Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 22.5 in D 14.63 in
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century chest of drawers in teak was manufactured in the denmark the 1960s. The chest of
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
H 46.07 in W 30.71 in D 16.54 in
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Hammered Brass Handles by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON). It has 2 drawers with large
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
Regency Chest of Drawers Mahogany Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
with a Shaped Apron. The Chest of Drawers Having an Arrangement of 2 over 3 Graduated Oak Lined Drawers
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers This is an unusual piece of Victorian Furniture it
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality swedish chest which offers the
Category

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

Materials

Elm

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
H 27 in W 41.75 in D 16.75 in
Louis XV chest of drawers patinated sauté pan with shapes and marble
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty liuis xv sauteuse chest of drawers with its original marble opening with 2 drawers and
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Pair of Modern Nightstand Chests of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
chests of drawers. These stylish cabinets feature a sleek satin white lacquer finish that exudes
Category

2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 19th century provincial chest of drawers made from solid oak. Laterally coffered oak body
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 50.2 in D 24.61 in
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chest of Drawers with Mirror Top
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large Italian Renaissance-Revival chest of drawers with mirror top. Tuscany, early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Pine, Plywood

Large 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th century birch chest of drawers This lovely large chest is has 2 short drawers over
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

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Chests With 2 Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of chests with 2 drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique chests with 2 drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 5018 antique and vintage chests with 2 drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 168 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of chests with 2 drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV chests with 2 drawers are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made chests with 2 drawers over the years, but those made by Paul Frankl, Paul McCobb and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Chests With 2 Drawers?

Prices for chests with 2 drawers start at $177 and top out at $223,666 with the average selling for $4,717.

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 Chests With 2 Drawers
  • 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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