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Chippendale Style Two-Drawer Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This two-drawer Chippendale mahogany blanket chest is solid mahogany throughout and fully finished
Category
Antique 1840s English Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Chippendale Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Chippendale style three drawer commode. Wonderful antique three drawer chest with hand
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest
By Kittinger
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.38 in W 37.38 in D 20.75 in
Mid 20th Century Chippendale Four-Drawer Cherry Silver Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Chippendale Four-Drawer Cherry Silverware / Flatware Chest.
Loose drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Mahogany Baker 8 Drawer Lingerie Chest Chippendale Style
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful vintage Baker Furnitue company lingerie chest in the Chippendale style. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers finished on all sides and with
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Chippendale 4-Drawer Mahogany Bedside Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful Chippendale 4-drawer mahogany bedside commode chest of drawers in great condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Statton Trutype Chippendale Cherry Four Drawer Chest
By Statton Trutype
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Statton Trutype Chippendale Cherry Four Drawer Chest
Measures 24" in width, 15" in
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Five Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33 1/2 in W: 40 1/2 in D: 22 3/4 in
A stunning Maitland-Smith Chippendale William
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Henkel Harris Chippendale Style Mahogany 4 Drawer Server Bachelor Chest
By Henkel Harris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henkel Harris Chippendale Style Mahogany 4 Drawer Server Bachelor Chest. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.5 in W 33.25 in D 18 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Three over Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Chippendale mahogany three over three drawer chest, With beautiful color and good
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Side Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Side Chest of Drawers with flawlessly working
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Refinished Chippendale 9-Drawer Light Wild Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare midcentury 9-drawer Chippendale chest of drawers in solid wild cherry with dovetail
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 54 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany commode chest of drawers in
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Style Century Mahogany Eight-Drawer Lingerie Chest 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Style Century Mahogany Eight-Drawer Lingerie Chest 20thC
Measures - 54 3/8" x 25 7/8" x 17 1/2
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Refinished Chippendale 3-Drawer Solid Cherry Side Chest by Forest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Chippendale 3-Drawer Solid wild Cherry Side Chest by Forest Furniture. Recently
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
H 27 in W 22 in D 15 in
American Chippendale Maple Tray Top Tall Chest with Divided Top Drawer, 1770-80
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale maple tray top tall chest with divided top drawer. The chest is mounted with a
Category
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 59 in W 40 in D 20 in
Antique Mahogany Three Drawer Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique mahogany three drawer chest having peg drawer construction with brass batwing drawer pulls
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany graduated five drawer chest with original brasses and terminating on
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90 For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
18th Century Chippendale four drawer Chest for restoration. Mahogany chest of drawers having a fine
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Coburn Manufacturing Chippendale Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Contemporary AE Coburn Manufacturing Chippendale Maple three drawer Chest of Drawers in good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Diminutive Lane 2 Drawer Chest w/ Brass Handles
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful immaculately made diminutive chest by Lane Furniture. It has beautiful brass
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique early American country single drawer lift-top faux grain painted blanket chest
Category
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 48.5 in D 19 in
Rococo Revival Mahogany Heavily Carved 2 Drawer Commode in the Chippendale Taste
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular Rococo Revival mahogany heavily carved serpentine two drawer commode, with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.25 in W 44.75 in D 21.75 in
Kittinger Mahogany Four-Drawer Silver Chest with Slide-Out Work Tray 20thC
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chippendale Inspired Kittinger Mahogany Four-Drawer Silver Chest with Slide-Out Work Tray raised on Bracket
Category
20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.75 in W 31.25 in D 18.75 in
Mid-Century Solid Oak 5-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury very solid oak 5-drawer bedside chest of drawers / nightstand in great condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Century Mahogany Ten Drawer Dresser with Bracket Feet 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Chippendale
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 32 in W 64 in D 20.5 in
Thomasville Georgian Mahogany Three-Drawer Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 25 in W 27.13 in D 17 in
Councill Craftmen Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawer
By Councill
Located in Germantown, MD
Councill Craftmen Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawer. Dovetail drawers construction
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Drexel Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer nightstands or chests of drawers
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Burled Walnut Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest, Newly Restored
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale style dresser or chest of drawers
By Kittinger Furniture
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 40.38 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Baker Chippendale Carved Cherry Block Front Four Drawer Chest 20th
Located in Big Flats, NY
Carved Cherry Block Front 4-Drawer Chest, Signed, 20thC.
32 3/4" x 36 1/4" x 21 1/4".
This Baker
Category
20th Century Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser, 1973
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy chest of drawers
By Henkel Harris
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 55.25 in W 37.25 in D 21.13 in
Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest
By Kittinger
Located in Charleston, SC
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
An exceptional
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer chest of drawers or commode
USA, Circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stickley Colonial Williamsburg Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Restored
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Stickley
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 31 in D 17.25 in
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Solid Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or commode
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 37.13 in W 42 in D 22 in
Midcentury Refinished Chippendale 8-Drawer Light Wild Cherry Double Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare midcentury 8-drawer Chippendale chest of drawers in solid wild cherry with dovetail
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 54 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Petite Vintage European Rustic Style 3 Drawer Bombe Commode Jewelry Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Petite Vintage European Rustic Style 3 Drawer Bombe Commode Jewelry Chest. Item featured is a small
Category
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 17.5 in W 22.5 in D 12 in
French Carved Walnut Lingerie 6 Dovetails Drawer Chest Dresser Drop Pulls
By Drexel, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French carved walnut lingerie 6 drawer chest dresser drop pulls decorative.
Beautiful detailed
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Georgian Burl and Walnut Petite 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic burled top and drawer fronts. Hand planed drawers, original hardware, and a unique
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Inlay 3 Drawer Flame Mahogany Low Boy Chest of Drawers
By Councill
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome traditional style flame mahogany inlaid low boy or small console with 3 drawers having lovely satinwood fan design in the center of the top, Chippendalesque brass hardware...
Category
1990s American Chippendale Lowboys
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Four-Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand
USA, Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
American Colonial Solid Maple Four-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial, Georgian, or Chippendale style four-drawer nightstand or chest of
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Georgian Solid Mahogany Eleven-Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style eleven-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Thomasville
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 39.5 in W 47.75 in D 19.88 in
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Five-Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style five-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Henkel
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 34.38 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Nine-Drawer Dresser, Refinished
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Councill
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 34.13 in W 58 in D 20 in
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Cherry Wood Eight-Drawer Dresser, Refinished
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Kindel
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 34.75 in W 53.88 in D 21.38 in
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Bedside Chests, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Solid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or commode
In the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Block Front Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or commode
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Block Front Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer dressers, chests of drawers, or
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 42 in D 22 in
Georgian Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser in the Manner of Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
In the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 55.75 in W 36.5 in D 19.25 in
Chippendale Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Litchfield, CT
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Condition Report
Chippendale Four Drawer Chest
Connecticut, ca. 1770.
Cherry, pine and poplar secondary
Category
Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Pine, Poplar
Mahogany Serpentine Four-Drawer Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Millwood, VA
This is a lovely diminutive flame mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with brass swan neck handles
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Chippendale Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Litchfield, CT
features of the chest are the carved out drawerfaces revealing a lipped edge. the serpentine front with
Category
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Chippendale Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chippendale drawer chest you’re looking for. A chippendale drawer chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chippendale drawer chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A chippendale drawer chest, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one chippendale drawer chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kittinger, Baker Furniture Company and Century Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chippendale Drawer Chest?
Prices for a chippendale drawer chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $525 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,623.
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 Chippendale Drawer Chest
- 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 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 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 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 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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Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.