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Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers in White Lacquer with Brass Pulls 1950s, Signed
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Long chest of drawers model #184 in white lacquer with iconic engraved brass flower hardware on a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II English Parquetry Chest of Drawers Circa 1730
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding two short over three long chest of drawers dating to the reign of George II, the
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Holly

Hardwood Campaign Brass Bound Chest of Two Short and Two Long Drawers
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Early 20th century hardwood campaign brass bound chest of two short and two long drawers with
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hepplewhite Period Satinwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Poole, GB
An outstanding figured satinwood, tulipwood inlaid and mahogany, serpentine chest of four long
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Antique Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood

American Walnut Block Front 6 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Restored Mint
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern gorgeous American walnut six drawer block front dresser.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Oak 18th Century Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming mid 18th century, English, oak bachelors chest of four long drawers, the top drawer
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Fine Georgian mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine example of a George III period mahogany serpentne fronted chest of four long graduated
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Oyster Veneer Mid 18th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
approximately 1740. The chest of drawers is comprised of 3 long drawers, with an ornate escutcheon on each
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Antique 1740s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Inlaid and Solid Walnut Wood Chest of drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
frames, are inlaid two female figures with long classic dresses. The chest of drawers rests on square
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Wild Black and White Cowhide Long Chest
Located in Paris, FR
Wild black and white cowhide long chest with structure in solid wood and covered with natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Fabric, Wood

Wild Black and White Cowhide Long Chest
Wild Black and White Cowhide Long Chest
H 29.93 in W 59.45 in D 19.3 in
Antique Bow Front Tallboy, English, Chest of Drawers, Bedroom, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the Georgian period, circa 1780. Delightful bow front chest of four long drawers with beautiful
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping
By Max Kuehne
Located in Hanover, MA
have listed separately the companion long low chest of drawers and single nightstand or side table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exposed Sculptural Legs Nine Drawers Long Dresser Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern deep brown walnut exposed sculpted legs dresser credenza. Nine drawers concealed
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 8 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut long credenza.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Five Drawer High Chest with Long Solid Brass Cylinder Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice five drawers high chest with nice large heavy solid brass pulls.
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Bloomingdale's Long Dresser Credenza Accordion Door 18 Drawers Dark Walnut MINT!
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bloomingdale's Long Dresser Credenza Accordion Door 18 Drawers Dark Walnut MINT!
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mastercraft Burl Wood and Brass Hardware Long 9 Drawers Credenza Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stunning burl wood grain long credenza dresser by Mastercraft. Standing on
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 7 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Long Walnut Dresser Credenza Mint!
By Drexel, Kindel Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kindel Mid-Century Modern 7 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Long Walnut Dresser Credenza MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Dresser Credenza
By Kent-Coffey, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super nice walnut wood pattern Mid-Century Modern long dresser credenza. Beautiful refinished
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Drawer 1920s-1940s / Paulownia chest of drawer
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
long time. For this reason, chests of drawers made of paulownia wood have been made in Japan since
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Traditional Long Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Traditional long dresser with an Ogee edge top, beveled decorative trim corners, hand-cast brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Traditional Long Dresser
Traditional Long Dresser
H 36 in W 68 in D 20 in
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
for the matching tall chest. This piece is the classic 10 drawer chest with 4 small drawers across on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, museum quality Maltese, Neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with ebonised
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Antique 18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors
By George Nakashima, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima for widdicomb long dresser credenza cabinet burl sliding doors mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

ITALIAN Mid Century MODERN Maple Long DRESSER / Vanity + Large Mirror, c. 1960's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Long Dresser + Large Mirror, c. 1960’s. This incredibly unique piece
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Antique 5-Foot Long French Commode in Sculpted Oak, Original Marble Top, C. 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
A rather unusual French commode, given the approximate width of 60 inches, this sculpted oak chest
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone, Marble

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
very striking and complements the simple form. This unusual chest of drawers is a signature piece that
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Dixie Furniture Midcentury Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern long chest of drawers by Dixie Furniture. All walnut grain with metal spade
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Dixie Furniture Midcentury Dresser
Dixie Furniture Midcentury Dresser
H 30.5 in W 66.25 in D 18.5 in
Westnofa Rosewood Dresser
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long chest of drawers in rich rosewood grain. Made by Westnofa in Norway, with finished back and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Westnofa Rosewood Dresser
Westnofa Rosewood Dresser
H 28.75 in W 71 in D 18 in
Vintage Wide Dresser w/ Inset Rosewood Handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern long chest of drawers in stunning walnut wood grain with sculpted inset rosewood
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps in Faux Marble attributable to Tommaso Barbi, 70s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Roma, IT
, but also at the ends of a long chest of drawers. 44cm high thanks to their handcrafted lampshade, they
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

Georgian miniature mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality and well proportioned mahogany miniature chest of five long graduated drawers in
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Max Keuhne Style Chest of Drawers with Incised Flowers and Brass Strapping
By Max Kuehne
Located in Hanover, MA
Henredon long low modernist chest of six drawers, three by three, each face of which has been
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful mid-19th century mahogany childs size Wellington chest of five long drawers with
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Bird's-Eye Maple Simulated Miniature Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming mid-19th century simulated bird's-eye Maple miniature chest of three long drawers With
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Mid Century Teak Compact Sideboard From CWS, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
used as a long low chest of drawers or a TV stand It features two drawers and a cupboard
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Ten-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style ten-drawer long dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full 1960s bedroom set with decorative black plaques and ornate gold leafing. Long and tall chest
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set
Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set
H 32 in W 80 in D 22 in
Mid Century Sideboard by by Sven Andersen, Sven Andersen Möbelfabrik Stavanger.
By Sven Andersson
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
oak stain and finished with high-quality Danish oil. The long version of the chest of drawers with 3
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Burl Olive Moderne Credenza
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Toronto, ON
Burl olive 9 drawer credenza/long chest of drawers. Original design brass pulls.
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Burl Olive Moderne Credenza
Burl Olive Moderne Credenza
H 29 in W 64 in D 18 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Georgian mahogany chest of three long cock beaded drawers having brass drop handles raised on
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 36.23 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Victorian mahogany chest of four long drawers with turned wooden handles raised on bun feet.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mid-Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 39.97 in W 50.01 in D 22.05 in
Pine Faux Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Pine chest of three long drawers with turned wooden handles, painted sides with a faux mahogany top
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Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pine Faux Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Pine Faux Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 34.65 in W 35.83 in D 16.54 in
18th Century Bachelor's Oak Chest of 2 Short and 3 Long Drawers on Bracket Feet
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
18th century George II Bachelor's oak chest of 2 short and 3 long drawers on bracket feet
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Antique French commode chest of drawers circa 1880 A small antique bow shaped front chest of
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Antique 1880s French Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Georgian Chippendale Original Mahogany Small Bachelor Chest Drawers
Located in Glencarse, GB
bachelor chest of four long graded drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons, with pull
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Antique 1760s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small 17th Century Walnut Venetian Chest
Located in Perth, GB
This small Baroque Venetian Commode/Chest of three long drawers is of good proportions, has a
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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

Small 17th Century Walnut  Venetian Chest
Small 17th Century Walnut  Venetian Chest
H 27.5 in W 38.5 in D 24 in
1960' John Widdicomb Mahagony Long Dresser with Brass Star Hardware
By John Widdicomb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
handles and elevated feet, with lots of compartment space- 10 large and small drawers.Original stamp and
Category

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

Materials

Wood

18th Century William & Mary Oak Lowboy
Located in Wembley, GB
A William & Mary oak lowboy or chest of two long drawers, 18C. Presented in good original order
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century William & Mary Oak Lowboy
18th Century William & Mary Oak Lowboy
H 28.35 in W 34.26 in D 22.45 in
Art Deco Long Chest of with Flame Mahogany Drawers
By John Stuart
Located in Toronto, ON
Unusual shape (trapezoidal) long chest with flame mahogany drawers and stylized handles. Darker
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20th Century American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Long Chest of Drawers
Located in Culver City, CA
Beautiful patina with original paint. Wonderful scale and proportion.
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

Long Chest of Drawers
Long Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 123 in D 14 in
Antique Military Campaign Style Long Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in London, GB
A superb antique military campaign style long chest of drawers sideboard. This was made in England
Category

Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Stunning Long Chest of Drawers with Iconic Hardware 1950s
By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Long chest of drawers model #184 in white lacquer with iconic etched brass flower hardware on
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Sideboard/Long Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian sideboard/long chest of drawers.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Italian Sideboard/Long Chest of Drawers
Italian Sideboard/Long Chest of Drawers
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 72.84 in
Pierre Cardin Long Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
Unbelievable clean and glam long low dresser by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham in high gloss ivory
Category

Vintage 1970s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pierre Cardin Long Chest of Drawers
Pierre Cardin Long Chest of Drawers
H 28.5 in W 74 in D 19 in
Long Chest Of Drawers by Paul Frankl.
Located in Miami, FL
Superb chest of drawers from "the wagon" series by Paul Frankl. Dark walnut ebonised, black
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Two-Toned Long Chest of Drawers with Chrome Accents
Located in Miami, FL
This long cabinet is designed with a beautiful two toned lacquer white and natural burl wood finish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Martinsville 7 Ft Long Chest of Drawers, Ivory with Gold Hardware & Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage chest of nine drawers, with new custom ivory finish, by renowned US furniture markers
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Long Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of long chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique long chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 58 antique and vintage long chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Long chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Long chest of drawers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Pierre Cardin, Harvey Probber and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful long chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Long Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for long chest of drawers start at $10 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $4,800.

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 Long Chest Of Drawers
  • 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 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
    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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 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, 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 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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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.