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Original Fornasetti Curved Chest Of Drawers
By Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
An original Fornasetti Chest "Archittetura"
Produced by Atelier Fornasetti in lithographically
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Curve Contemporary and Customizable Chest of Drawers
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Chest of drawers in lacquer black and white.
Bespoke / Customizable
Identical shapes with
Category
2010s Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Curved Venetian Chest Of Drawers, Italy, 20th Century
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Hand-painted, molded, carved, curved chest of drawers decorated with floral motifs on a cream
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Curved Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Curved Chest of Drawers in Teak.
Design by Kai Kristiansen.
5 Drawers.
Best condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Dutch Organ Curved Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch mahogany organ curved chest of drawers, 18th century.
A mahogany organ curved Dutch
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Curved Chest Of Drawers With 3 Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
Curved chest of drawers made of mahogany and three drawers, in nice antique condition from the
Category
Antique 1890s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Dutch Walnut Organ Curved Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch walnut organ curved chest of drawers, 18th century.
A walnut organ curved Dutch chest
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Curved Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Chest of drawers "en arbalète" in Louis XV style. Circa 1st half of the 19th century. Made of solid
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Pine
Chest Of Drawers With All Curved Sides In Walnut
Located in PARIS, FR
curves and straight lines for a refined, harmonious design. With gracefully curved sides and a perfectly
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Curved Chest of Drawers Scimmie Grey Shades, Chromed Details
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti pieces of furniture, it is handcrafted using original artisan techniques.
This corner cabinet is silk-screened by hand, hand-panited and covered with a smooth lac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Curved Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Bronze Elements Stamped De Beyne Roubaix
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice curved chest of drawers is made of ebonized wood with finely chiseled bronze
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 34.26 in W 46.46 in D 20.28 in
Rare William Hinn Curved Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Skeletal Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
Four-drawer chest by William Hinn for Urban Furniture Sweden, 1950s.
Beautiful curved chest or
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Walnut
French Curved Regency period Commode Chest of drawers inlaid marble 18th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty little Regency period chest of drawers, curved on the front in inlaid native wood
Category
Antique 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 32.68 in W 38.39 in D 20.48 in
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Chest Of Drawers With Curved Wooden Pulls
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Southampton, NJ
curved walnut pulls that are attached via looped nickel that bolts inside of the drawers. An attractive
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 33 in W 32.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests
Located in North York, ON
chests. These chests feature sculpted curved fronts that add a touch of elegance and sophistication to
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Natural fiber rope chest of drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning handmade curved chest of drawers in natural fiber rope. The combination of design and
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rope
Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning curved chest of drawers in natural rattan with leaves pattern and brass handles. 4 drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Modern Cream Chests with Curved Fronts
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern cream chests with curved fronts. Curved three drawer chests finished in a hand
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Unusual Pair Curved Venetian Bombe Chests / Stands , Italy, 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very Unusual Matched Pair of Curved Venetian Bombe Chests or Stands , Made in Italy, 3 drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Bowfront Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Regency Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
drawers since its face and drawers are curved
small chest of drawers with a small marquetry fillet at the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Baroque-style Chest of Drawers in Anthracite Grey
Located in Greding, DE
Large Baroque-style chest of drawers with three drawers and a curved front. The chest of drawers
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century chest of drawers Louis XV, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century chest of drawers Louis XV, Paris
Very well finished inlaid chest of drawers
Curved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Curved and Louvered Front Burled Birch and Bleached Walnut Chest
By Donald Deskey
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco burled birch veneer and bleached walnut chest containing four drawers with
Category
20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch, Walnut, Burl
Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
serpentine (curved) front, tall chest of drawers on carved cabriole legs. Wood veneered. Four single drawers
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Wooden Curved Handle Three Drawer Chest
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century blonde wood three drawer chest with curved plywood drawer pulls resting on
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 32.75 in D 19 in
Crossbow Commode / Chest of Drawers in Walnut 18 ° Century Louis XV
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful crossbow chest of drawers curved on its sides which is unusual and very elegant and rare
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl
Located in Cesena, FC
sides.
Curved chests of drawers both on the front and on the sides
Completely original, including the
Category
Antique 1730s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
H 36.2 in W 51.4 in D 23.6 in
Roberto Rida Curved Dresser with Blue Crystal Glass
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in London, GB
Roberto Rida chest of drawers In style of Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa
Blonde wood. Blue crystal
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Chest, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming Swedish chest with two curved drawers, circa 1790.
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Curved Louis XV Sauteuse Commode in Floral Marquetry, 18th Century
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this wonderful 18th-century chest of drawers in the transitional style of Louis XV
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine 18th Century French Curved Commode in Walnut Louis XV
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful mid 18 century commode in walnut with 3 drawers
This fine Louis XV commode has
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Neptune Curved Parchment Cabinet by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
Distinctive Design: Curved façade with drawers and door crafted with precise detailing
Dimensions: 185 x 58 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 28.94 in W 22.84 in D 72.84 in
Edwardian Adams Style Marble-Top Curved Front Finely Detailed Commode
Located in Manhasset, NY
From a NYC Brownstone Estate. A fine Adams style Edwardian marble-top commode. Lovely painted two-door serpentine cabinet depicting a maiden flowing into star-burst serpentine sides ...
Category
Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
banding with maple thread inlays.
Bottom part of the chest with 3 curved drawers under a flat flap
Category
Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Oak, Burl
Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Warm Brown Curved Commode in Solid Elm
Located in Casteren, NL
with a pine interior. The commode has a convex-concave curved front. The piece has a two-plank top with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 33.08 in D 21.26 in
Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Company. This curved blue chest of drawers is very sturdy and very functional. In addition to the 4
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Vintage large Scandinavian commode in pine from the 19 century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Antique 19th century Scandinavian chest of drawers in solid pine opening to 5 drawers. The top
Category
Antique 1850s Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Walnut Wood Commode from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
, enhancing the curves of the chest of drawers. The 18th-century commode has a rich dark brown patina, making
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Louis XV Commode, Crowned C Bronzes
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very beautiful Louis XV chest of drawers in marquetry of violet wood treated in frieze, opening
Category
Antique 1740s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1930s Antique Deco Style Curved Wavefront Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Antique Deco Style Curved Wave Front Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers
This antique dresser is a must
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Wood
A Pair of French Marquetry Bombe Bedside Cabinets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
ormolu mounts with a
The chests have a serpentine shaped front and curved sides, each chest has two
Category
Antique Early 1900s Baroque Revival Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaire/ Bureau Cabinet, Nutwood, AT ca. 1770
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
curved chest of drawers provides three large drawers. The elegantly designed attached upper part
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 81.1 in W 51.18 in D 25.59 in
Curved chest of drawers.
Located in London, GB
Black lacquered chest of drawers with sycamore drawers and palisander back. Mirrored top.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fornasetti Curved Chest of Drawers Scimmie
By Fornasetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
The Italian artist and illustrator Piero Fornasetti was one of the wittiest and most imaginative design talents of the 20th century. He crafted an inimitable decorative style from a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Louis XV chest of drawers patinated curve
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty curved Louis XV patinated chest of drawers dating from the 18th century opening with 4
Category
Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Curved Side French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Budapest, Budapest
French Art Deco curved sides chest of drawers with lacquered colorized walnut and burl walnut
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Barnaba Fornasetti curved chest of drawers "Palladiana", Italy 2017
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Barnaba Fornasetti curved chest of drawers "Palladiana", black and ivory, Italy 2017
Category
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XV patinated curved chest of drawers 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty galbee galbee patinated Louis XV chest of drawers dating from the 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
carved curved chest of drawers 18th century louis xv polychrome
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
Magnificent small curved and sculpted chest of drawers louis xv 18th century in patinated oak
Category
Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Curved Antique Baroque Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1780s
Located in Senden, NRW
Original antique Baroque chest of drawers or commode from the 1780s with a curved front. Features
Category
Antique 1780s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Barock Chest of Drawers Double Curved Burl Walnut France, 18th Century
Located in Osnabrück, DE
Fine baroque chest of drawers resting on arched legs. The proportions are absolutely elegant and
Category
Antique 1720s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 35.04 in W 45.28 in D 24.41 in
Barnaba Fornasetti Curved “Leopardo” Commode with Three Drawers, Italy, 2017
By Fornasetti
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
A curved “Leopardo” commode by Atelier Fornasetti.
Lacquered, lithographically printed and hand
Category
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.49 in W 39.38 in D 21.86 in
Grey Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Virum, DK
A grey painted Baroque chest of drawers, curved front with three drawers, 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
small 1740's bombee curved rosewood commode chest louis XIV
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
1740's bombee curved rosewood small commode chest
louis XIV
with 3 drawers
If you have visited
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
V. Dassi Drawers Maple Wood and Curved Marble Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Lucca, IT
Vittorio Dassi design maple wood and curved pink marble drawers Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 28.75 in W 68.51 in D 19.69 in
French Chest of Drawers from the Second Half of the 1800s, Louis XV Style, Inlai
Located in Barletta, IT
Beautifully curved chest of drawers with 3 large drawers, French from the second half of the 1800s
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
H 38.19 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in
Tall Vintage Curved Gentleman's Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome, Smooth and Savvy. Newly Lacquered White Gloss Five Drawer Dresser. Drawers are curved
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Curved Vintage Two-Door Amboyna Art Deco Cabinet Sideboard
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A handsome curved vintage two-door amboyna veneered Art Deco cabinet sideboard on a square pedestal
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Amboyna
Loui XV Style Curved Commode with Marble Top 'Condensed', 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful loui XV style curved commode with marble top (condensed), 20th century.
The Louis XV
Category
20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Louis XV Hand-Crafted Curved Rosewood Italian Chest of Drawers, 1960
Located in Monza, IT
Louis XV Hand-Crafted Curved Rosewood Italian Chest of Drawers, 1960
The main feature is the rich
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
H 33.86 in W 43.71 in D 21.26 in
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Curved Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of curved chest drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all curved chest drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 54 antique and vintage curved chest drawers in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Curved chest 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. Curved chest drawers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made curved chest drawers over the years, but those made by Fornasetti, Attilio Fagioli and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Curved Chest Drawers?
Curved chest drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,376, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $30,403.
Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
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. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Curved Chest 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 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 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 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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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.