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Small chest of drawers – Spain 1960
Located in Girona, Girona
Small chest of drawers with 7 drawers in solid walnut and light walnut veneer, nickel-plated metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers finished on all sides and with
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
$976 Sale Price
30% Off
H 25 in W 24 in D 15 in
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Because of its age, the chest
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Vittorio Ducrot, small chest of drawers in flamed oak
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Milano, IT
Vittorio Ducrot (1867-1942)
Small chest of drawers in flamed oak with turned wooden knobs
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
$976 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27 in W 24 in D 15 in
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by Bodafors circa 1960.
3 drawer chest of drawers of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with
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Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
If you look closely at the top
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
$600
H 7.68 in W 10.24 in D 15.56 in
Hollywood Regency Small Chest of Drawers Made of Gold Lacquered Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
characteristic mole on the cheek. They are scattered all-over this small chest of drawers in the shape of a house
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$993
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in
Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers.
Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood
with fluted leg details and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
out of style military campaign style small chest of drawers, it’s the size of a modern-day coffee
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$1,962 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.04 in W 36.03 in D 18.9 in
Small Chest of Drawers in Italian Walnut Molteni&C by Gio Ponti -D.655.2
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.6655.2 Small Chest of Drawers in Various Woods by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Wood
$10,350 / item
H 35.38 in W 48.18 in D 20.12 in
George III Mahogany Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
A cute chest of unusually small size perfect for a bedside table or end table. Rectangular top over
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Antique 1810s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Meiji Era '1868–1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868-1912).
Its compact size
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$1,200
H 23.82 in W 24.41 in D 13.39 in
Vintage Costal Woven Rattan Small Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your living space with our "Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Chest of Drawers." This charming
Category
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 21.25 in D 14.75 in
MILITARY CAMPAIGN SMALL CHEST OF DRAWERS SIDE TABLE WITH LEATHER SLiDE OUT TRAY
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale This Distinctive Military Campaign Small Chest Of Drawers Side
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$1,612
H 24.41 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844).
The aged urushi
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
$560 Sale Price
30% Off
H 17.01 in W 18.9 in D 14.02 in
Finnish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Danish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
period.
The drawers are convenient for organizing small items, and the design is attractive for its
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Louis XVI small Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Germany, 1800
Mahogany
Elegant Chest with two drawers
Category
Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Filippo Perego Small Chest of Drawers for Jewellery, Italy, 1973
By Filippo Perego
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid Filippo Perego centre chest of drawers in faux tortoiseshell and brass.
Reference: Casa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$7,703 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.49 in W 23.82 in D 18.12 in
Cool Palm Tree Motif Rattan & Bamboo Retro Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very unusual stylish small rattan and bamboo chest of drawers having embossed decoration on the top
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Located in Wien, AT
This excellent chest of drawers was manufactured in France, in the 1830s under Louis Philippe I
Category
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$4,200
H 31.5 in W 24.4 in D 13.7 in
Pair of Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Lucite Small Chests of Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century chest of drawers with a black lacquer finish, raised decorative lucite drawer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Wood, Glass
$5,600 / set
H 32 in W 30 in D 18 in
Small chest of drawers, hall or occasional furniture, Danish in rosewood 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Lovely little Scandinavian chest of drawers. This piece of furniture has multiple uses: entryway
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$1,805
H 15.75 in W 33.86 in D 16.54 in
Antique 18th Century Small Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany ( REF AF-3636 )
Located in Ledbury, GB
This rare and unusual 18th-century chest of drawers is a beautifully crafted piece made from rich
Category
Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$2,313
H 32.49 in W 37.8 in D 18.9 in
Antique 18th Century Small Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany ( REF AF-3370
Located in Ledbury, GB
Presenting an exceptional antique 18th-century chest of drawers, crafted from luxurious mahogany
Category
Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$1,640
H 34.85 in W 35.83 in D 17.33 in
Small Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood By Arne Vodder For NC Furniture
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers/sideboard in rosewood, designed by Arne Vodder for NC Møbler Odense in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$3,099
H 21.26 in W 31.5 in D 12.41 in
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
English 19th Century inlaid small chest of drawers.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Ljungby, SE
A small chest of drawers from the Baroque period. The chest was provincially made in Southern
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L'Oeil Painting
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small chest of drawers with two drawers is made of a trompe-l'oeil
Category
Antique 1850s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
$5,416
H 28.15 in W 26.19 in D 15.75 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Small Louvered Chest of Drawers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small chest of drawers, consisting of louvered walnut fronts and mahogany case. Five drawers total
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
Intertlübke pair of little chest of drawers Germany
Located in Grenoble, FR
Interlübke
Pair of small chest of drawers or bedside table from the Interlüke brand in white
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Wood
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
Small French Chest of Drawers or Bedside Commode of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French small chest of drawers or bedside cabinet of flame mahogany, featuring a shaped top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Metal
$4,895
H 28.88 in W 28.38 in D 16.5 in
Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Located in Saint ouen, FR
71 x w 70 x d 4 cm
small chest of drawers : 61 x 42 x h 45 cm
lacquered chest of drawers and mirror
Category
Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb small chest of drawers from the William and Mary period of the 17th century from England in
Category
Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Oak
$4,092
H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Chest of Drawers Side Table Marble-Top Carved Legs
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century small chest of drawers or side table with two drawers. Carved legs with shell
Category
Antique 1890s German Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$2,190 Sale Price
35% Off
H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in
Queen Anne Small Oak Chest of Drawers
By Queen Anne
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Queen Anne small chest of drawers circa 1710, rare sweet size only 25 inches wide
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Restored Chest Of Drawers With Zebra Tapestry 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This small chest of drawers from the art deco period has three drawers with two handles. It has
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fully restored chest of drawers by Tatra nábytok, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This small chest of drawers was made by Tatra nábytok in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$1,097 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Maison Romeo Chest of Drawers in Maple Bronze and Pink Lacquer
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Maison Romeo small chest of drawers from the 1980s with brass inlay bronze dore pulls and
Category
20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
H 24.5 in W 24 in D 14.13 in
Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small chest of drawers in rosewood with four drawers, ideal for storage in the living room, bedroom
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and a hinged lid with mirror and
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a mahogany
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest of drawers or commode of patinated flame mahogany, featuring a moulded
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
$2,895
H 29.63 in W 19.75 in D 15.38 in
Mid century chest of drawers by Tatra nábytok, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This small chest of drawers was made by Tatra nábytok in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
$741 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Danish Modern Small Oak Chest of Drawers, Bedside or Office, Munch Møbler, 1970s
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur, Munch Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Mid-century Danish small chest of drawers made from oak. Designed by Henning Jensen and Torben
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
$541
H 24.61 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small chest of drawers in burl and solid carved and venereed walnut, characterized by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs. The
Category
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$4,573
H 31.7 in W 27.96 in D 20.48 in
Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,400
H 27.75 in W 23.75 in D 13.5 in
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a flame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Metal
$4,895
H 29.5 in W 26.13 in D 17.5 in
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Blue Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A small pine rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,400
H 38.25 in W 30 in D 17 in
Pair of Gilt Wood & Painted Louis XV Style Bedside Tables/Chest of Drawers
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of hand-carved French, Louis XV, style bedside tables/small chest of drawers with a handsome
Category
2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$12,198 / set
H 29.53 in W 33.86 in D 17.72 in
Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Distressed Georgian Style Yew Wood Small Chest of
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$504 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.81 in W 17.41 in D 12.68 in
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Small Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of small chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique small chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. We have 737 antique and vintage small chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Small 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. There are many kinds of small chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern small chest of drawers are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small small chest of drawers measuring 10.5 inches across. There have been many well-made small chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Kai Kristiansen, Jean Claude Mahey and Bevan Funnell Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Small Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $298 on the low end and $55,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Commodes And 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 Small Chest Of 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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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