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Modern Hollywood Double Chest Mahogany with Leather Pulls Labeled Ralph Lauren
Modern Hollywood Double Chest Mahogany with Leather Pulls Labeled Ralph Lauren

Modern Hollywood Double Chest Mahogany with Leather Pulls Labeled Ralph Lauren

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Stamford, CT

Modern Hollywood Double Chest mahogany with leather pulls labeled Ralph Lauren Ralph Lauren

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chest of Drawers Art Nouveau Sessile Oak Brass, Italy, End 800-Early 900
Chest of Drawers Art Nouveau Sessile Oak Brass, Italy, End 800-Early 900

Chest of Drawers Art Nouveau Sessile Oak Brass, Italy, End 800-Early 900

Located in Milano, IT

Liberty chest of drawers, double row of drawers on the front blocked with small doors set on the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Doors Teak Double Chest Cabinet Tall Credenza
Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Doors Teak Double Chest Cabinet Tall Credenza

Danish Mid-Century Modern Tambour Doors Teak Double Chest Cabinet Tall Credenza

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Midcentury Danish modern teak double drawers highboy cabinet. Rare super clean original condition.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Antique English Inlaid Highly Figured Burr Elm Mule or Double Chest or Server
Antique English Inlaid Highly Figured Burr Elm Mule or Double Chest or Server

Antique English Inlaid Highly Figured Burr Elm Mule or Double Chest or Server

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

A magnificent antique English 19th century mule chest of double chest with extraordinary, highly

Category

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

Materials

Elm

Widdicomb High Double Dresser
Widdicomb High Double Dresser

Widdicomb High Double Dresser

By Tommi Parzinger, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Rare Widdicomb double dresser credenza. Solid brass pulls, dark chocolate finish, bracket shape

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Paul Frankl Midcentury Double Dresser
Paul Frankl Midcentury Double Dresser

Paul Frankl Midcentury Double Dresser

By Paul Frankl

Located in Queens, NY

Paul Frankl midcentury double dresser with ten drawers with X-shaped metal drawer pulls.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Modern Cerused Finish Double Dresser
Modern Cerused Finish Double Dresser

Modern Cerused Finish Double Dresser

By Paul McCobb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice modern double dresser from circa 1960s in excellent vintage condition.

Category

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

Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Double Dresser
Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Double Dresser

Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Double Dresser

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in New York, NY

Robsjohn Gibbings design for Widdicomb six drawer double dresser. Classic Gibbings Mid Century

Category

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

Pine multi drawer chest with great color
Pine multi drawer chest with great color

Pine multi drawer chest with great color

Located in Charleston, SC

English pine chest with double set of drawers early 20th century

Category

20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Stanley Young for Glenn of California Chest
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Chest

Stanley Young for Glenn of California Chest

By Stanley Young

Located in San Francisco, CA

Stanley Young for Glenn of California design double chest of drawers, completely restored.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Borge Mogensen Teak Double Dresser
Borge Mogensen Teak Double Dresser

Borge Mogensen Teak Double Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Eight drawer teak dresser by Borge Mogensen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.
Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.

Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Børge Mogensen sideboard / double dresser in teak. Legs in oak wood. Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Double dresser by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Double dresser by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik

Double dresser by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Ranst, VAN

Very nice double chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Produced in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Venetian Art Deco Sideboard 1930 " Double Face "
Venetian Art Deco Sideboard 1930 " Double Face "

Venetian Art Deco Sideboard 1930 " Double Face "

Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO

drawers in Pink Maple. Called " Double Face " for the possibility of alternating the three internal

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Ebonized Paul Frankl Double Commode/Dresser
Ebonized Paul Frankl Double Commode/Dresser

Ebonized Paul Frankl Double Commode/Dresser

Located in North Miami, FL

An ebonized walnut 10 drawer dresser with sold brass X pulls by Paul Frankl, American C. 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Campaign Style Double Dresser or Sideboard
A Campaign Style Double Dresser or Sideboard

A Campaign Style Double Dresser or Sideboard

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A long double dresser or sideboard in the campaign manner, with large recessed brass hardware

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 20th Century Oak Double Filing Cabinet
Early 20th Century Oak Double Filing Cabinet

Early 20th Century Oak Double Filing Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

& Crafts–era utility and craftsmanship. The cabinet is fitted with eight graduated drawers arranged in two

Category

Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Style Double Commode by Jansen
French Louis XV Style Double Commode by Jansen

French Louis XV Style Double Commode by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

A stunning double commode by Maison Jansen. This finely bronze mounted commode has a white Carrara

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Smith & Wesson Double Drawer Bedside, Office Storage, Commode
Smith & Wesson Double Drawer Bedside, Office Storage, Commode

Smith & Wesson Double Drawer Bedside, Office Storage, Commode

By Rached Sultan

Located in beirut, LB

The Smith & Wesson double drawer is an Industrial Mid-Century Modern style bedside table or office

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Steel

White and Gilded Double Commode Attributed to Maison Jansen
White and Gilded Double Commode Attributed to Maison Jansen

White and Gilded Double Commode Attributed to Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

A spectacular White and Gilded Hollywood Regency style Double Commode attrib. to Maison Jansen

Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A White Lacquered Raffia Covered Double Commode by Baker
A White Lacquered Raffia Covered Double Commode by Baker

A White Lacquered Raffia Covered Double Commode by Baker

Located in North Miami, FL

deep drawers will make a great addition to any high-end decor.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Black Lacquer Walnut Accordion Double-Door Compartment Credenza Server Dresser
Black Lacquer Walnut Accordion Double-Door Compartment Credenza Server Dresser

Black Lacquer Walnut Accordion Double-Door Compartment Credenza Server Dresser

By Hickory Manufacturing Company, Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut and black lacquer two-tone cabinet credenza dresser chest with double

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Centrac Mid-Century Lacquer and Wood Tall Double Door Dresser
Centrac Mid-Century Lacquer and Wood Tall Double Door Dresser

Centrac Mid-Century Lacquer and Wood Tall Double Door Dresser

By Centrac 1

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Mid-Century lacquer and wood dresser with double door and detailed knobs. Outfitted with two over

Category

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

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Cherokee Furniture Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Double Dresser With Mirror
Cherokee Furniture Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Double Dresser With Mirror

Cherokee Furniture Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Double Dresser With Mirror

By Cherokee Indian

Located in Germantown, MD

intended. Very Solid Construction. We have a matching chest of drawers and night stand in our inventory

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Louis the XV Style French Provincial White Lacquered Double Commode
Louis the XV Style French Provincial White Lacquered Double Commode

Louis the XV Style French Provincial White Lacquered Double Commode

Located in Stamford, CT

Louis the XV style French Provincial white lacquered double commode. This fine custom quality

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Double Crossbow 18th Century French Commode from Aix-En-Provence
Double Crossbow 18th Century French Commode from Aix-En-Provence

Double Crossbow 18th Century French Commode from Aix-En-Provence

Located in Dallas, TX

exception to the above rule. The front façade with its three drawers has a double arbalete (or double

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Double Dresser, Denmark, circa 1950s
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Double Dresser, Denmark, circa 1950s

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Double Dresser, Denmark, circa 1950s

By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Norwalk, CT

Pair of fine Danish design teak chests mounted together on shared base with six legs. Five drawers

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

John Stuart / Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Double Commode Dresser Sideboard
John Stuart / Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Double Commode Dresser Sideboard

John Stuart / Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Double Commode Dresser Sideboard

By John Stuart

Located in Stamford, CT

versatile and highly decorative double commode has a center door leading to a group of interior drawers

Category

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

Fantastic Inlaid French Louis XV Double-Thick Marble Top Commode
Fantastic Inlaid French Louis XV Double-Thick Marble Top Commode

Fantastic Inlaid French Louis XV Double-Thick Marble Top Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

of age and use. The marble top is double the thickness of most marble tops and is in good condition

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Petit Fruitwood Credenza with Double Accordion Doors
Mid-Century Modern Petit Fruitwood Credenza with Double Accordion Doors

Mid-Century Modern Petit Fruitwood Credenza with Double Accordion Doors

By Henredon, Tomlinson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

One adjustable shelf compartment petit compact hall entry console Mid-Century Modern credenza. Sculptural front sides and finished back. Copper hardware and feet tips.

Category

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

Materials

Fruitwood

French Louis XIV Lacquered Green Double Serpentine Front Brass Handles Dresser
French Louis XIV Lacquered Green Double Serpentine Front Brass Handles Dresser

French Louis XIV Lacquered Green Double Serpentine Front Brass Handles Dresser

By Maison Jansen, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XIV lacquered green double serpentine front brass handles dresser. Circa 1930's, in

Category

Vintage 1930s European Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Midcentury Sarreid Ltd from Spain, Brass Double Dresser Studded Nail Head, 1970s
Midcentury Sarreid Ltd from Spain, Brass Double Dresser Studded Nail Head, 1970s

Midcentury Sarreid Ltd from Spain, Brass Double Dresser Studded Nail Head, 1970s

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: Sarreid Ltd from Spain, 1970s studded brass-clad nailhead double dresser

Category

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

Materials

Brass

English circa 1800 Pine Tray Top Commode with Double Doors and Faux Drawer
English circa 1800 Pine Tray Top Commode with Double Doors and Faux Drawer

English circa 1800 Pine Tray Top Commode with Double Doors and Faux Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

double door and a single drawer. The doors open up to reveal a red painted storage. The maker used an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

George Nakashima
George Nakashima

George Nakashima

Sold|$14,000

George Nakashima

Located in Chicago, IL

Free edge eight drawer double chest of drawers, cut-out pulls, cherry wood. Provenance available

Category

Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

French 18th Century Transition/Louis XVI Love Symbols Marquetry Commode
French 18th Century Transition/Louis XVI Love Symbols Marquetry Commode

French 18th Century Transition/Louis XVI Love Symbols Marquetry Commode

By Pierre Roussel (1723-1782), Nicolas Petit

Located in Berlin, DE

chest of drawers made in France circa 1760s: standing on four cabriole legs with gilt-bronze sabots the

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

deco mirrored double chest of drawers
deco mirrored double chest of drawers

deco mirrored double chest of drawers

Located in New York, NY

Mirrored 9 drawer chest with mirrored interior drawers

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Chest of Drawers / Double Dresser designed by Harvey Probber
Chest of Drawers / Double Dresser designed by Harvey Probber

Chest of Drawers / Double Dresser designed by Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Double dresser / chest of drawers designed by Harvey Probber. Rosewood with Ebony trim. Features

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Stag Cantata Teak Double Chest of Drawers
Mid Century Stag Cantata Teak Double Chest of Drawers

Mid Century Stag Cantata Teak Double Chest of Drawers

By Stag Furniture 1

Located in Seaford, GB

Stag Cantata Mid-Century Teak Double Chest of Drawers – 1960s Vintage Furniture (Sussex, England

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Teak

Large Widdicomb Double Chest of Drawers By T.H Robsjohn Gibbings
Large Widdicomb Double Chest of Drawers By T.H Robsjohn Gibbings

Large Widdicomb Double Chest of Drawers By T.H Robsjohn Gibbings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Grey-Blue lacquered six-drawer dresser design by TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Black lacquered platform base with silverleafed knobs.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Lacquer

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest Drawers, Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest Drawers, Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest Drawers, Walnut

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge double dresser, chest drawers, walnut. George Nelson’s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers

Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paul Mccobb Calvin Group eight-drawer double dresser / lowboy cabinet manufactured by Directional

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Double Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Double Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture

Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Double Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

manufacturer, Johnson Furniture. This very well made cabinet has ten drawers with distinctive X pulls and the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Ash
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Ash

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Ash

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge double dresser, chest of drawers, ash. George Nelson’s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash

Low double chest of drawers with X pulls by Paul Frankl *Saturday Sale*
Low double chest of drawers with X pulls by Paul Frankl *Saturday Sale*

Low double chest of drawers with X pulls by Paul Frankl *Saturday Sale*

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Highland, IN

This classic 10 drawer chest by Paul Frankl features the signature X shaped brass pulls and refined

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers Veneto 'Italy' 18th Century
Chest of Drawers Veneto 'Italy' 18th Century

Chest of Drawers Veneto 'Italy' 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Chest of drawers Veneto ( Italy ) 18th century Double move chest of drawers on the front in inlaid

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Dressers

Materials

Wood

Widdicomb Furniture, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, America, 1950s
Widdicomb Furniture, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, America, 1950s

Widdicomb Furniture, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, America, 1950s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A rare chest of drawers / double dresser produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Vintage STAG Teak Chest of 8 Drawers
Mid Century Vintage STAG Teak Chest of 8 Drawers

Mid Century Vintage STAG Teak Chest of 8 Drawers

By Stag Furniture 1

Located in Seaford, GB

Stag Cantata Mid-Century Teak Double Chest of Drawers – 1960s Vintage Furniture (Sussex, England

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Teak

Paul László, Dresser / Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brown Saltman United States, 1950s
Paul László, Dresser / Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brown Saltman United States, 1950s

Paul László, Dresser / Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brown Saltman United States, 1950s

By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo

Located in High Point, NC

A double dresser / chest of drawers / cabinet. Designed by Paul László for Brown Saltman, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

John Keal, Rare Dresser / Chest of Drawers, Wood, Brass, Brown Saltman USA 1950s
John Keal, Rare Dresser / Chest of Drawers, Wood, Brass, Brown Saltman USA 1950s

John Keal, Rare Dresser / Chest of Drawers, Wood, Brass, Brown Saltman USA 1950s

By John Keal, Brown Saltman

Located in High Point, NC

A double dresser / chest of drawers / cabinet. Designed by John Keal, for Brown Saltman, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Teak Danish Design Sideboard with Drawers
Teak Danish Design Sideboard with Drawers

Teak Danish Design Sideboard with Drawers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Unique double chest of drawers which can be used well as smaller sideboard. This sideboard is from

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

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Double Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of double chest drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all double chest drawers available were constructed with great care. Find 110 antique and vintage double chest drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of double chest drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Double chest drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Paul Frankl, John Stuart and Florence Knoll each produced beautiful double chest drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Double Chest Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,950, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $30,260 highest priced.

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 Double Chest 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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