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Ebony Modern Minimal Credenza with Drawers and Doors from Costantini, Salvatore
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Salvatore Ebony Modern Minimal Credenza with Drawers and Doors from Costantini The Salvatore
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Svend Age Hansen Teak & Oak Credenza with Drawers for Naestved Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Svend Age Hansen Manufacturer: Naestved Møbelfabrik Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey wi...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak, Teak

Italian 1800s Walnut Credenza with Drawers, Doors, Inlay and Foliage Carved Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut credenza from the early 19th century, with drawers over doors, inlay and carved
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza with Drawers, Classic Modernist
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Buffalo, NY
three drawers on one side single drawer with adjustable shelf on opposing side. All hidden behind
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Grasscloth, Maple

Mid-Century Teak Buffet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Danish made buffet or small credenza with drawers and cabinet storage. Please confirm
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Buffet
Mid-Century Teak Buffet
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 19 in
Custom English Yew Wood Credenza with File Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Created for us by our master craftsmen in England, this file credenza retains an old world charm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Yew

Mid Century Danish Teak Credenza with Sliding Doors & Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak credenza finely crafted featuring mitered corners, a series of four drawers, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Low Wooden Credenza, with four Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian low wooden credenza, with four drawers.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Harvey Probber Mahogany Credenza With sliding Rosewood Doors and Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Ferndale, MI
drawers. Drawers of the credenza open with solid brass rectangular pulls. There is a removable flatware
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Legs Long 9 Drawers Walnut Credenza Dresser with Doors
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern long nine drawers dresser walnut credenza with doors compartments on sculptural
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Bleached Mahogany Credenza With Cherry Wood Drawers, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous large scale credenza constructed with bleached mahogany featuring two birch doors with a
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Birch, Cherry

558 Rondos Credenza in Oak- 2 Drawers with Open Compartment
By Cassina
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Rondos is a design chest of drawers with soft, rounded contours that
Category

2010s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Italian 1700s Walnut Credenza with Four Drawers, Four Doors and Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut credenza from circa 1700 with four drawers and four doors. This magnificent
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Italian Walnut Credenza with 3 Doors and 7 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
17th Century Italian Walnut Credenza with 3 Doors and 7 Drawers.
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

1960's Mid-century Danish Teak Credenza with Doors and Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Danish teak credenza crafted with three sliding doors and series of four drawers, each
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Lake Credenza in White Oak, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Oak

Lake Credenza in Dark Walnut, with Interior Drawers, by August Abode
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Our artisan-made Lake Credenza is an extra-wide storage piece with a lower overall height, making
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Credenza or Buffet with Caning and Dovetailed Drawers
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century credenza or buffet with caning and dovetailed drawers. Designed by Jack
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Cambre Credenza, Modern Walnut Credenza, Black, 2 Drawers, for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Cambre Credenza, modern Walnut Credenza, black, 2 drawers, for Craft Associates This modern teak
Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Teak Credenza Dresser with 11 Drawers
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Danish modern Tambour door credenza dresser with 8 drawers front drawers. Light teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Credenza Dresser Cabinet with Bifold Door and Five Drawers
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza dresser with bifold door and five drawers.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll Maple Credenza with Leather Pulls and Oak Drawers Early 1950s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and rare credenza in maple by Florence Knoll for Knoll International. This classic modern
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Italian 18th Century Walnut Credenza with Four Drawers, Two Doors, Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut credenza from the 18th century, with four drawers and two petite doors
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Italian Early 19th Century Bleached Credenza with Canted Sides Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian bleached wood credenza from the early 19th century, with canted sides, three drawers
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Demilune Burl Walnut and Ebonized Credenza with doors and drawers
Located in Miami, FL
An extraordinary, very fine quality, circa 1920s French burled walnut sideboard (credenza server
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Burl

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Gunni Omann 94 inch Credenza with 4 Drawers
By Gunni Omann, Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern Teak gunni omann long credenza. Has 4 drawers with felt inside and 3
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Beautiful Mid-Century Swedish Modern 4 Door teak Credenza with 6 Drawers 3 Keys
By J.O. Carlsson, Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian Modern 4 Door credenza or sideboard 3 keys 6 flat drawers with a three-quarter gallery and open
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Large Art Déco Credenza / Chest of Drawers by Alfred Porteneuve
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Köln, NW
the bottom there is a brass strip. All drawers close well, the handles are firmly seated. The credenza
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Laska Credenza in Ambrosia Maple, Three Drawers, Two Doors, Customizable
By Rather Well Design
Located in Louisville, KY
The Laska credenza is built in our Louisville, KY studio using premium hardwoods and thoughtfully
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Maple

Mahogany Credenza with Pullout Slide
Located in Annville, PA
drawer pulls, hand carved solid mahogany carvings and dovetailed drawers. The Mahogany Credenza with
Category

2010s Chippendale Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

Two-Tone Teak Danish Modern Credenza Centre Drawers, Sliding Doors
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Quality Danish modern / Scandinavian teak credenza or buffet has a gorgeous patina and graining, as
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Custom Credenza Made from Stainless Steel Legs and Walnut Drawers
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
that is seems suspends the body of the walnut credenza. This piece is perfect for a living room, dining
Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Six Drawers Credenza by Young Manufacturing. Circa 1960s
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Restored Mid Century Modern Six Drawers Credenza by Young Manufacturing. Circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Ebonized Wood and Chrome Credenza, 2 Doors Flanking 3 Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Ebonized wood and chrome credenza, 2 doors flanking 3 drawers Offered for sale is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Exposed Sculptural Legs Walnut Three Drawers Two Doors Credenza Server Sideboard
By Tomlinson, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century exposed sculptural legs walnut three drawers two doors credenza server sideboard
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Palm Beach Bamboo Pencil Reed Credenza Cabinet Buffet Drawers Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage bamboo pencil reed credenza buffet dresser cabinet. Double sided doors with shelves inside
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson - 4 File Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Herman Miller Executive Credenza by George Nelson We have a pair of these (found
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Credenza with Topper by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finished back, a credenza with three dovetail jointed drawers with two cabinets on either side provide
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Laska Credenza in Quarter-Sawn White Oak, Three Drawers, One Door, Customizable
By Rather Well Design
Located in Louisville, KY
The Laska credenza is built in our Louisville, KY studio using premium hardwoods and thoughtfully
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Low 4 Drawers Sliding Doors Compartment Credenza
By Maurice Villency
Located in Rockaway, NJ
shelves and four drawers. Made in Denmark for Maurice Villency.
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Johannes Andersen Teak Credenza with Sculpted Pulls
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
. These doors open to reveal an interior with adjustable shelves and silverware drawers. The credenza has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Toledo, OH
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch, circa 1960s. Scandinavian Style. Danish modern credenza and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
H 57.5 in W 86 in D 20 in
Large Asian Style Credenza with Brass Hardware
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large black Asian Style credenza with brass hardware and four doors open for storage in drawers
Category

20th Century Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Modern Wooden Credenza 3 Drawers, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek
By Piet Hein Eek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Modern Wooden Credenza with 3 drawers, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek The Waste
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Credenzas

Materials

Scrap Wood

Modern Wooden Credenza 3 Drawers, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek
By Piet Hein Eek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Modern Wooden Credenza with 3 drawers and 3 doors, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Credenzas

Materials

Scrap Wood

Modern Wooden Credenza 3 Drawers, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek
By Piet Hein Eek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Modern Wooden Credenza with 3 drawers, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek The Waste
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Credenzas

Materials

Scrap Wood

Modern Wooden Credenza 3 drawers, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek
By Piet Hein Eek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Modern Wooden Credenza with 3 drawers and 1 door, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Credenzas

Materials

Scrap Wood

Modern Wooden Credenza 3 Drawers, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek
By Piet Hein Eek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Modern Wooden Credenza with 3 drawers, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek The Waste
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Credenzas

Materials

Scrap Wood

Modern Wooden Credenza 3 drawers, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek
By Piet Hein Eek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Modern Wooden Credenza with 3 drawers and 1 door, Waste Cabinet in Scrapwood by Piet Hein Eek
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Credenzas

Materials

Scrap Wood

Edmond Spence Mid Century Credenza Sideboard with Inlay.
By Stiehl Furniture, Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
Edmond Spence Walnut Credenza Sideboard. Mid century credenza designed by Edmond J. Spence in
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Dean Credenza with Storage Unit by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hand-painted linen panels. Fabric lined drawers by request for an additional fee. Oil and wax finish
Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Walnut Credenza with Hand Sculpted Bronze Ring Handles
Located in Ballard, CA
A handcrafted credenza artfully fabricated with mitered corners, smooth gliding drawers and unique
Category

2010s American Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

Ash Credenza with Cherry Edge Banding by WILLETT
By Ben Willett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handmade in Los Angeles from ash wood, with curved drawers arranged asymmetrically, this highly
Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Ash

Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza with Two Cabinets
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern credenza / sideboard features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood Credenza with Marble Top by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This version of Florence Knoll's modernist credenza for Knoll features a gorgeous rosewood case
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Chrome

74" Vintage Stow Davis Credenza with Leather Top
By Stow Davis
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stow Davis A vintage Stow Davis credenza with a leather top and chrome legs. This large
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Credenza with Y-Shaped Drawer Pulls
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rare and unique vintage Jens Risom credenza, this particular piece has y-shaped metal pulls, six
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS 18th Century in vignette wood with rosewood frames. Gold metal
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Credenzas

Materials

Wood

PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS  18th Century
PORTUGUESE CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS  18th Century
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
Biedermeier Credenza
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Biedermeier Credenza - oak wood, with inlaid cherry and marquetry. Three glass front doors with
Category

Antique 19th Century Credenzas

Biedermeier Credenza
Biedermeier Credenza
H 79.5 in W 54.5 in D 22 in
Spanish Credenza
Located in Nashville, TN
depth makes it especially attractive. And excellent piece with all drawers and doors in perfect
Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Credenzas

Materials

Hardwood

Spanish Credenza
Spanish Credenza
H 36 in W 51 in D 19 in
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Credenza With Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of credenza with drawers available for sale. Each of these unique credenza with drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. We have 166 antique and vintage credenza with drawers in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Credenza with drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Credenza with drawers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made credenza with drawers over the years, but those made by Modenese Gastone, Glenn of California and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Credenza With Drawers?

Prices for credenza with drawers start at $441 and top out at $28,500 with the average selling for $4,400.

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 Credenza With Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A credenza is a cabinet-style piece of furniture typically found in the dining room. It is often used for serving food, for displaying serving dishes, and for dining ware storage. It is typically defined by its short legs and sliding doors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The purpose of a credenza is dependent on the room in which it is placed: Most credenzas are in a dining room and serve the same function as a buffet, but credenzas in a living room or bedroom are decorative and can be used as storage or a surface for displaying small objects. Credenzas tend to be long, low cabinets on slender legs, often with sliding doors for concealing small appliances, clothes, dishes…etc.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Why it is called a credenza relates to historic lore about the furniture. In Italian, credenza is a word for “trust” or “belief.” During the 16th century, food and drink was often tested by a servant for a prominent person to see if it contained poison. The sideboard where this tasting took place came to be called a credenza. From there, a cabinet used to hold drinkware, plates and other items became known by the term as well. Although credenzas are now general storage furniture used in homes and offices, the original name remains. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of credenzas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A TV credenza, also known as a TV cabinet, is a classic piece of furniture that can be used as a stand to support your television. Similar in form to credenzas — a popular kind of case piece — a TV credenza will likely feature shelves and cabinets or drawers for storage purposes. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary TV cabinets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a hutch and a credenza is their appearance: A hutch is usually a tall freestanding unit that contains cabinets or a display case that sits on top of the set of drawers underneath, and a credenza is a short and long table with low cabinets on slender legs, often with sliding doors for concealing the items inside the unit.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The difference between a desk and a credenza is that a desk is a piece of furniture with a table-style work surface and tall legs used for academic, professional or domestic activities, and credenza is a short and long table with low cabinets on slender legs, often with sliding doors for concealing the items inside the unit.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Credenzas are small, typically fancy, legless buffets.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An apothecary cabinet is a cabinet with a great number of drawers. This versatile piece of furniture was originally used by pharmacists in the 1800s to store and organize medicines and herbs. Shop an array of apothecary cabinets from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To remove Thomasville dresser drawers, first empty them. Then, pull one drawer out to its farthest point. Feel around the interior of the dresser on both sides. Locate the release button. While pushing on the button, lift the drawer up and out. Find a range of Thomasville dressers 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    A wardrobe with drawers is called a chifforobe or chifferobe. It usually features a large, roomy interior for hanging clothes on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Chifforobes date back to the early 20th century, and their name is a combination of the words wardrobe and chiffonier, the term for a narrow chest of drawers. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of chifforobes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    How deep the average dresser drawer is depends on the size of the dresser. The depth of dresser drawers ranges from approximately 14 or 15 inches to around 20 inches. The depth of drawers in larger dressers may exceed 20 inches. A dresser’s drawers will typically be deeper than those in a chest of drawers.

    So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? 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.

    Antique and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.

    Find antique dressers as well as vintage mid-century modern dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

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.