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Late 19th Century Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Ebonised chest of drawers with sixteen drawers with a decorative frieze from circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Italian Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Display Top, C.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Striking 20th century Italian ebonised chest of four pull-out drawers with a lit up vitrine display
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony
H 37.8 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
17th Century English Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Excellent 17th Century English Oak, Walnut and Ebonised Chest of Drawers in Two Sections.
A
Category
Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th C Ebonised Mahogany Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 Empire style mahogany chest of four drawers has a new ebonised
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tall Vintage Chest of Drawers, Chinese, Ebonised Elm, Storage, Tallboy, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage chest of drawers. A Chinese, ebonised elm storage Tallboy, dating to the
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
H 71.26 in W 20.67 in D 14.97 in
Designer Vintage Retro 1950s Teak Chest of Drawers standing on ebonised legs
Located in Markington, GB
Original Large 1950's designer chest of drawers. Made from teak and afromodia oak standing on
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 31.11 in W 37.8 in D 18.51 in
Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1940s three-drawer chest has a new ebonised finish, silver tone
Category
Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco 1920's Chest of Two Drawers Walnut and Satinwood with Ebonised Inlay
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco two drawer chest on tapered legs. Australian walnut veneered with ebonised and
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 18.51 in
Large 19th C English Engineers Ebonised Bank of Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890
Large 19th C English Engineers ebonised bank of 24 pine drawers.
Original
Category
Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Monumental English Ebonised Pine Glazed Haberdashery Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1900
Monumental English Ebonised Pine Glazed Haberdashery Drawers
sku 1864
W278 x D43 x H109
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
(including completely sanded, ebonised and resealed). The chest of drawers was probably extensively reworked
Category
Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Scandinavian Art Deco birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian art deco influenced chest of drawers circa 1930.
Good quality late art deco Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Birch
Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Ebonised finish. 1920.
Two available
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Small French Ebonised Three Drawer Empire Chest with Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
chest features an ebonised finish with brass hardware, brass-capped front feet and brass detailing on
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century Neoclassical Italian Cherry Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
ebonised inlay veneer. The chest of drawers shows the typical straight lines of Italian neoclassical
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Cherry, Satinwood, Walnut
H 37.01 in W 48.43 in D 20.87 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Ebonised Commodes
Located in London, GB
Pair of Italian Ebonised commodes in Empire style form circa 19th Century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of 20th Century French Ebonised Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century French XV style commodes with stunning marble tops and good ormolu mounts.
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Empire period ebonised commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
marble top
3 deep drawers , carved hairy paw feet
Height 89 cms or 35 inches
Width 122 cms or 48
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sapele Wood
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
(past repaired cracked top)
sku 699
W121 x D56 x
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
sku 716
W126 x D52 x H95 cm
Weight 65 Kg
W126 x
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890.
19thc French ebonised & marble commode
Sourced from the South of France
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Monumental Silver Mounted & Ebonised Commode After Gaudreaux
Located in London, GB
verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentine drawers mounted
Category
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Ebonised Three Drawer Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Louis XV ebonised, three drawer commode.
With marble top and brass gallery.
France, Circa 1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass
Category
Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood
H 39.38 in W 55.52 in D 25.6 in
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Pietre Dure Mounted Ebonised Side Cabinet.
This fine side cabinet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Agate, Marble, Ormolu
H 44.89 in W 53.15 in D 18.12 in
19th Century French Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
French ebonised chest of drawers with original marble top, brass lion's head handles and lion's paw
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Late 20th Century Mahogany and Later Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Pair of late 20th century mahogany and later ebonised chest of drawers (three over two drawers
Category
Vintage 1980s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 18.51 in
Victorian Walnut Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1860.
An attractive walnut chest of drawers in showroom condition.
Walnut top with
Category
Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Ebony
19th Century Satin Birch and Part Ebonised Bedemeier Chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
A 19th century satin birch and part ebonised bedemeier chest,
circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century French Ebonised Commode
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
18th century French ebonized commode.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Directoire/Empire Period Ebonised Commode, circa 1810
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a most handsome ?French early 19th century Directoire/Empire period ebonised three-drawer
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XV Provencal Ebonised Oak Commode
Located in London, GB
French 18th Century ebonised oak commode with brass details from the Louis XV period.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Ebonised French Commode with Marble Top
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Small 18th century French ebonized marble-top commode with ormolu mounts.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Victorian Oak and Ebonised Chest of Drawers by Lamb of Manchester
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4161 Victorian oak and ebonised chest of drawers, having shaped up stand to back, moulded top and
Category
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s chest of drawers found in France with new, traditional European style ebonised finish.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Ebonised Chest of Drawers.
Located in Miami, FL
Very chic pair of chests of drawers, newly restored to perfection. Black ebonised and re plated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of 1950s Swedish Ebonised Chest of Drawers by David Rosen for Bodafors
By Bodafors, David Rosén
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid century ebonised chests of drawers designed by David Rosen for Bodafors Furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A 1930s English four long drawer chest of drawers with solid brass handles in excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Glazed Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s chest of drawers with glazed ebonised finish and brushed brass drawer pulls.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Narrow Ebonised Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 20th Century mahogany framed ebonised semainier with seven equally sized drawers
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Century Chinese Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Top Lid, C.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
handles. The top trunk is lined with cedar and the insides of the drawers have been ebonised.
Measures
Category
20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of black ebonised chest of drawers with polished bronze pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Marble Top Chests of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A pair of Neoclassical marble top and ebonised chests of drawers
Sweden, Circa 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Ebonized Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small ebonised chest of drawers with a bulged front and brass key plates. The chest has two drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers, 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant French Art Deco ebonised Chest of Drawers from the 1920s, standing on four octagonal legs
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebonised Modernist Chest of Drawers, c1940
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A French Art Deco chest of drawers in ebonised mahogany with four drawers and bronze handles, high
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Ebonised Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Louis Philippe style chest with ebonised finish, brass hardware and decorative mounts
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Ebonised Black Art Deco Chest of Drawers, c1930
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A black lacquer chest of four long drawers with some shaped carved detail, the chest has been re
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1970s Danish Ebonised Teak and Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An ebonised teak chest of drawers, with brass handles
Denmark, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebonised Bank of Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 20th C
Ebonised bank of drawers
sku 948
Measures: W 145 x D 42 x H 83 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Harvey Probber High Chest of Drawers Dresser Ebonised Mahogany
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful classic chest of drawers by Harvey Probber.
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century Birch And Ebonised Art Deco Chest Of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine looking art deco birch chest of drawers circa 1940.
3 drawers with locks and key, dark and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century Ebonised Wood Brass Marble Chest of Drawers in the Style of Boulle
Located in Milano, IT
A chest of drawers, copy of the well-known chest of drawers made by C. Boulle and placed now at
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 34.65 in W 50.79 in D 30.71 in
Ebonised Bank of Drawers, Circa 1920s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Ebonised bank of drawers, Circa 1920s
- Oak drawers and frame
- Original Ornate cast iron
Category
Vintage 1920s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Ebonised and Graduated Bank of Workshop Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Ebonised and graduated bank of workshop drawers,
circa 1920.
Bank of 16 graduated and ebonised
Category
Vintage 1920s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18thc Ebonised Dutch Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1780.
18the ebonised Dutch Bombe commode chest with original hardware.
Ebonised with
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880
Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers
sku 1619
W153 x D54 x H91 cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890
Large 19thC Welsh Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Drawers
sku 1620
W167 x D51 x H89 cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large English Ebonised Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1920
Large English Ebonised
Oak Haberdashery Drawers Counter
sku 1438
W159 x D56 x H81 cm
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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Ebonised Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of ebonised chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique ebonised chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Ebonised chest of 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. Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV ebonised chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Ebonised chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul Frankl, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and R-Way Furniture Company are consistently popular.
How Much are Ebonised Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for ebonised chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, ebonised chest of drawers begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $27,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,014.
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 Ebonised 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 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 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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