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Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Eight Drawer Chest
Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Eight Drawer Chest

Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Eight Drawer Chest

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Queens, NY

Danish mid-century teak eight-drawer chest with a rectangular cabinets, two sets of four drawers

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

Stellar Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest in Cream Lacquer
Stellar Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest in Cream Lacquer

Stellar Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest in Cream Lacquer

By Landstrom Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

An absolutely gorgeous eight-drawer chest by Landstrom Furniture, circa 1950. Landstrom was a

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

1940's Workshop Chest of Drawers, Eight Drawer Chest
1940's Workshop Chest of Drawers, Eight Drawer Chest

1940's Workshop Chest of Drawers, Eight Drawer Chest

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1940's Workshop chest of drawers - eight drawer chest 1940's Workshop chest of drawers - eight

Category

Vintage 1940s European Shelves

Materials

Birch

Modern Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Chest George Nelson Design
Modern Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Chest George Nelson Design

Modern Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Chest George Nelson Design

By Herman Miller

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller thin edge eight-drawer chest designed by George Nelson design

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Exquisite Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Handles
Exquisite Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Handles

Exquisite Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Handles

By Landstrom Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

An absolutely gorgeous eight eight-drawer chest by Landstrom, circa 1950. Landstrom was a boutique

Category

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

Materials

Copper

Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970

Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Fine Antique English Mahogany Eight Drawer Chest
Fine Antique English Mahogany Eight Drawer Chest

Fine Antique English Mahogany Eight Drawer Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A finely constructed mahogany chest, the top with a carved edge. Two banks of four deep drawers

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb for Directional Black Eight Drawer Chest with Brass Leg Posts
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Eight Drawer Chest with Brass Leg Posts

Paul McCobb for Directional Black Eight Drawer Chest with Brass Leg Posts

By Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in Bainbridge, NY

rectangular black enameled eight drawer Chest, Dresser, detailed with reflective Brass leg posts, and eight

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Restored Eight Drawer Chest by Renzo Rutili, circa 1965
Magnificent Restored Eight Drawer Chest by Renzo Rutili, circa 1965

Magnificent Restored Eight Drawer Chest by Renzo Rutili, circa 1965

By Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

downright fabulous than any produced during his era. This Johnson Furniture Company chest is a mesmerizing

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co Walnut and Natzler Tile Eight-Drawer
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co Walnut and Natzler Tile Eight-Drawer

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co Walnut and Natzler Tile Eight-Drawer

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century walnut eight-drawer chest comprised of a narrow set of drawers on the left and

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Chest Of Drawers
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Chest Of Drawers

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Chest Of Drawers

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer chest of drawers By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fruitwood, and ormolu butler's desk/commode. The eight drawer chest is raised by square feet below the

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

French Eight Ceramic Faced Drawer Storage Cabinet
French Eight Ceramic Faced Drawer Storage Cabinet

French Eight Ceramic Faced Drawer Storage Cabinet

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

French 8 drawer cabinet with ceramic drawer fronts and side carrying handles Wholes in back for

Category

Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

John Widdicomb Georgian Green Lacquered Eight-Drawer Double Dresser, Refinished
John Widdicomb Georgian Green Lacquered Eight-Drawer Double Dresser, Refinished

John Widdicomb Georgian Green Lacquered Eight-Drawer Double Dresser, Refinished

By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style eight-drawer double dresser or chest of drawers By Ralph

Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

David Parmalee for Founders Eight-Drawer Cabinet Rosewood and Black
David Parmalee for Founders Eight-Drawer Cabinet Rosewood and Black

David Parmalee for Founders Eight-Drawer Cabinet Rosewood and Black

By David Parmelee, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Miami, FL

Well-proportioned eight-drawer cabinet for jewelry or anything else. Black and Rosewood veneer.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser, 1973
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser, 1973

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser, 1973

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy chest of drawers By Henkel Harris

Category

Vintage 1970s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Curly Maple Sheraton Chest
American Curly Maple Sheraton Chest

American Curly Maple Sheraton Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A nice early large eight drawer American curly Maple chest with Pine secondary wood. Likely made

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Danish Teak Lingerie Chest by Folster, Retailed By Maurice Villency NYC
Danish Teak Lingerie Chest by Folster, Retailed By Maurice Villency NYC

Danish Teak Lingerie Chest by Folster, Retailed By Maurice Villency NYC

By Maurice Villency

Located in Bernville, PA

Beautiful eight drawer Danish lingerie chest made by Folster’s of Denmark and retailed by Maurice

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Exceptional Restored Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer, circa 1970
Exceptional Restored Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer, circa 1970

Exceptional Restored Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer, circa 1970

By Ficks Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

) drawer chest, circa 1970s. Expertly crafted hardwood case atop a beautiful woven lattice rattan base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Elegant Restored Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest by McGuire, circa 1970
Elegant Restored Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest by McGuire, circa 1970

Elegant Restored Oak and Rattan Campaign Chest by McGuire, circa 1970

By McGuire

Located in Atlanta, GA

eight (8) drawer chest from a difficult to find modern Campaign series by McGuire, circa 1970. This

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Oak Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Oak Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser

Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Oak Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood 8 Drawer Dresser Sideboard Chest Westnofa Norway
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood 8 Drawer Dresser Sideboard Chest Westnofa Norway

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood 8 Drawer Dresser Sideboard Chest Westnofa Norway

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Wayne, NJ

Stunning 1960's Modern Brazilian Rosewood Eight-Drawer Dresser Sideboard Chest Westnofa Furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, Refinished

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Paul

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Robert Lighton British Khaki Teak Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Silk Curtains 92"
Robert Lighton British Khaki Teak Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Silk Curtains 92"

Robert Lighton British Khaki Teak Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Silk Curtains 92"

By Robert Lighton

Located in Dayton, OH

featuring dark ebonized finish with double jointed doors that open to campaign style eight drawer dresser or

Category

Late 20th Century British Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Tall Biedermeier Eight-Drawer Chest
Tall Biedermeier Eight-Drawer Chest

Tall Biedermeier Eight-Drawer Chest

Located in Wels, AT

Biedermeier tall eight-drawer chest. Semainier, flanking black columns.

Category

Antique 1820s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

American Modern Cerused Oak Eight Drawer Chest, circa 1950's
American Modern Cerused Oak Eight Drawer Chest, circa 1950's

American Modern Cerused Oak Eight Drawer Chest, circa 1950's

By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen

Located in Hollywood, FL

American modern eight drawer chest, Jack Van der Molen, Americana Casual Line by Jamestown Lounge.

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest Designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, circa 1960s
Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest Designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, circa 1960s

Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest Designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel, circa 1960s

By Drexel, Kipp Stewart

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A walnut eight-drawer chest designed by Kipp Stewart for the Drexel Furniture Company in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Solid Oak Eight-Drawer Chest Designed by Jack Van der Molen, circa 1950s
Solid Oak Eight-Drawer Chest Designed by Jack Van der Molen, circa 1950s

Solid Oak Eight-Drawer Chest Designed by Jack Van der Molen, circa 1950s

By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A solid oak eight-drawer chest designed by Jack Van der Molen for the Jamestown Lounge Company in

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Oak

George Nakashima Mid Century Modern Design  Eight Drawer Chest
George Nakashima Mid Century Modern Design  Eight Drawer Chest

George Nakashima Mid Century Modern Design Eight Drawer Chest

By George Nakashima

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This American mid-century modern design eight drawer dresser was designed by George Nakashima (1905

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

G Plan Fresco Teak Eight-Drawer Chest of Drawers by Victor Wilkins
G Plan Fresco Teak Eight-Drawer Chest of Drawers by Victor Wilkins

G Plan Fresco Teak Eight-Drawer Chest of Drawers by Victor Wilkins

By G Plan Furniture, Victor Wilkins

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

many decades to come. With a simplistic beauty and minimal design, this four-drawer chest of drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ches...

Materials

Teak

English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780
English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780

English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780

Located in Sheffield, MA

Georgian mahogany gentleman’s chest of eight drawers with brass swan’s neck handles, on a plinth

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Brouer Mobel Danish Modern Rosewood Chest Drawers Dresser
Brouer Mobel Danish Modern Rosewood Chest Drawers Dresser

Brouer Mobel Danish Modern Rosewood Chest Drawers Dresser

By Brouer Mobel

Located in Fairfield, ME

A most stunning eight drawer chest by Brouer Mobelfabrik. With some of the most active and variant

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English George III Oak Chest-on-Chest
English George III Oak Chest-on-Chest

English George III Oak Chest-on-Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

-neck brass handles and escutcheons on the drawers. The eight drawer chest has ogee bracket feet. Very

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Serpentine Eight-Drawer Black Dresser
Serpentine Eight-Drawer Black Dresser

Serpentine Eight-Drawer Black Dresser

Located in Bronx, NY

Wave front eight-drawer black dresser with nickel pulls, with miniature Klismos legs. The blue is

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

1970s Eight-Drawer Lane Chest Custom Coated with a Textured Metal Finish
1970s Eight-Drawer Lane Chest Custom Coated with a Textured Metal Finish

1970s Eight-Drawer Lane Chest Custom Coated with a Textured Metal Finish

By Lane Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A 1970s chest by Lane, custom coated in a polished and textured "champagne" colored metal finish

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Eight-Drawer Dresser for Calvin
Paul McCobb Eight-Drawer Dresser for Calvin

Paul McCobb Eight-Drawer Dresser for Calvin

By Paul McCobb

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s Paul McCobb eight-drawer, bleached mahogany dresser on brass stretcher, recently restored

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Georgian Domed Pediment Bowfront Chest on Chest
Georgian Domed Pediment Bowfront Chest on Chest

Georgian Domed Pediment Bowfront Chest on Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

In the Hepplewhite manner, an eight-drawer bowfront chest of strikingly grained mahogany. The domed

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Ribbon Sapeli Elysia Dresser / Chest of Drawers with Black Detailing
Ribbon Sapeli Elysia Dresser / Chest of Drawers with Black Detailing

Ribbon Sapeli Elysia Dresser / Chest of Drawers with Black Detailing

By Lee Weitzman

Located in Chicago, IL

The eight drawer Elysia Dresser / Chest of drawers is shown in natural Ribbon Sapeli with black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Boge Mogesen teak Eight  drawer Chest
Boge Mogesen teak Eight  drawer Chest

Boge Mogesen teak Eight drawer Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tall teak eight drawer chest on sleigh runner legs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Tall Eight-Drawer Chest
Art Deco Tall Eight-Drawer Chest

Art Deco Tall Eight-Drawer Chest

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco tall eight-drawer chest. Designed by De Coene Frères.

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Solid oak eight drawer chest
Solid oak eight drawer chest

Solid oak eight drawer chest

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A solid oak eight drawer chest with shutter front drawers.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dressers

Materials

Wood

Eight-Drawer Chest by Seiling Modern with Asian Influence
Eight-Drawer Chest by Seiling Modern with Asian Influence

Eight-Drawer Chest by Seiling Modern with Asian Influence

Located in Dallas, TX

Eight-drawer chest by Seiling Modern with Asian influence. Dimensions: 40" W x 20" D x 48" T.

Category

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

English Painted Pine Eight Drawer Chest or Server
English Painted Pine Eight Drawer Chest or Server

English Painted Pine Eight Drawer Chest or Server

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English painted pine eight drawer chest of drawers or server. All pine top over it's pine painted

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Modern Eight-Drawer Chest Restored in Cream Lacquer
Modern Eight-Drawer Chest Restored in Cream Lacquer

Modern Eight-Drawer Chest Restored in Cream Lacquer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fabulous modern eight-drawer chest, circa 1950s. Stout mahogany case construction with lovely

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest in Cream Lacquer
Modern Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest in Cream Lacquer

Modern Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest in Cream Lacquer

By Landstrom Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Stellar modern eight-drawer chest by Landstrom, circa 1960. Walnut case construction finished in

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Sophisticated Norwegian 1960s Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest by Westnofa of Norway
Sophisticated Norwegian 1960s Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest by Westnofa of Norway

Sophisticated Norwegian 1960s Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest by Westnofa of Norway

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

A sophisticated Norwegian 1960s rosewood eight-drawer chest by Westnofa of Norway (labeled), the

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Eight Drawer Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Chest in Rosewood by Harvey Probber
Eight Drawer Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Chest in Rosewood by Harvey Probber

Eight Drawer Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Chest in Rosewood by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Eight drawer chest of drawers or jewelry chest in rosewood by Harvey Probber. Sleek, multi-purpose

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Norwegian 1960s Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest by Westnofa of Norway
Norwegian 1960s Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest by Westnofa of Norway

Norwegian 1960s Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest by Westnofa of Norway

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

A Norwegian 1960s rosewood eight-drawer chest by Westnofa of Norway. Dresser has a well-figured top

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Parzinger Eight Drawer Chest
Parzinger Eight Drawer Chest

Parzinger Eight Drawer Chest

Located in North Miami, FL

A Parzinger original by Tommi Parziner with beautiful hardware in original condition. One of custom made furniture from western florida estate. Parzinger Originals are known from exc...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sideboards

Materials

Wood

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Eight Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal eight drawer chest for your home. An eight drawer chest — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an eight drawer chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An eight drawer chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and Drexel each produced at least one beautiful eight drawer chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Eight Drawer Chest?

Prices for an eight drawer chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $640 and can go as high as $37,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,175.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Eight Drawer Chest
  • 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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