1950s Tall Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Storage Cabinet, Forty Eight Drawer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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Outstanding Queen Anne Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb quality Queen Anne style serpentine eight drawer burr walnut chest on chest of drawers
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Bachelors Chest
Sold|$1,200
Mid Century Bachelors Chest
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Eight drawer bachelors chest, figured veneer front with brass handles, on raised sculpted legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cavalier Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest
By Cavalier
Located in West Hartford, CT
Cavalier Furniture eight-drawer dresser with large architectural brass pulls.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Sold|$3,900
Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage eight drawer gentleman's chest with a pierced brass rail and marble top.
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Dresser Chest by John Keal
Sold|$5,200
Dresser Chest by John Keal
Located in San Diego, CA
Eight drawer dresser chest designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. This is a clean design made of
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Grosfeld House Chest of Drawers
Sold|$4,800
Grosfeld House Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Eight drawer, two door sideboard or chest signed Grosfeld House. Designed by Lorin Jackson
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
with four (4) drawers each. Solid quarter sawn oak drawer fronts with dove-tail construction and
Category
20th Century English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart
Sold|$4,200
Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart
Located in San Diego, CA
Eight drawer walnut chest with faux turquoise stone painted bow tie handles designed by Kipp
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Tall French Louis XVI Lingerie Chest
Sold|$3,400
Tall French Louis XVI Lingerie Chest
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1900 Eight drawer French lingerie chest with marble top. Bronze mounts. One bronze piece missing
Category
Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Eight-Drawer Dresser or Chest in Teak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
Eight-drawer dresser designed by Børge Mogensen. Very small old touch up on inside edge of second
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Drexel Heritage Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Lingerie Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style eight-drawer lingerie chest. By Drexel Heritage. USA, Circa 1980s
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Oak Apothecary Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twenty Eight Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s oak apothecary multi drawer chest of drawers – Twenty eight drawers 1950s oak apothecary
Category
Vintage 1950s German Shelves
Materials
Oak
Milo Baughman for Drexel Perspective Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rosewood and mahogany Milo Baughman designed large eight-drawer dresser for Drexel Perspective
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
Baker Furniture Style Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Hand Painted Lingerie Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie eight-drawer lingerie chest of drawers In the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exotic Tall Eight Drawer Wardrobe Chest in Brazilian Rosewood, Sweden, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Exotic tall chest Lean wardrobe chest of drawers. Made in Sweden 1970s Constructed in exotic
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
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
Michael Taylor for Baker New World Collection Eight-Drawer Dresser or Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century cherrywood eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers designed by Michael
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Meiji Japanese Tansu Chest, Eight-Drawer with Black Iron Hardware and Key
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful vintage Japanese Tansu with eight full capacity drawers. The finish is an unique orange
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Custom Eight-Drawer Restored Modern Blue Chest or Dresser with Brass Hardware
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning modern blue chest or dresser. It has been restored with a blue aniline finish. It has 8
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
1950's Eight Drawer Oak Chest Of Drawers By Jiri Jiroutek For Interieur Praha
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Model U-453, 1950s vintage eight drawer Oak chest of drawers by Jiri Jiroutek for Interieur Praha
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Front Eight Drawer Dresser by White Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style serpentine front eight-drawer double dresser or chest of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Eight-Drawer Dresser, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Federal or Georgian style serpentine front eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Federal Dressers
Materials
Brass
Stately Paul McCobb Planner Group Eight-Drawer Dresser for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Stately eight-drawer low chest or dresser from the Planner Group by Winchendon, designed by Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
Eight-Drawer Dresser in French Walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Rare eight drawer dresser or chest of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Paul Frankl Mid Century Eight-Drawer Oak Dresser for Brown-Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid mid century eight-drawer oak dresser or chest of drawers created by Austrian designer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Fine Planner Group Eight-Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Fine eight-drawer low chest or dresser from the Planner Group by Winchendon, designed by Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
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
Antique English Planner's Chest
Sold|$2,500
Antique English Planner's Chest
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique English oak eight-drawer fielded paneled planner's chest with original Gaslon pulls. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Industrial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Monumental Gibbings or Widdicomb Chest
Sold|$2,400
Monumental Gibbings or Widdicomb Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A monumental eight-drawer dresser chest with long built, in pulls, the two upper drawers have
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Dresser / Chest Planner Group
Sold|$3,475
Paul McCobb Dresser / Chest Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A eight drawer dresser / chest in solid maple wood with cast and polished brass long pulls sitting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Brazilian Rosewood Long Chest by Westofa
Sold|$2,500
Brazilian Rosewood Long Chest by Westofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Rochester, NY
A Scandinavian modern eight-drawer long chest, credenza, sideboard in vibrantly figured book
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood, Rubber, Wood
Arne Vodder Teak Dresser Chest for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted teak wood eight-drawer dresser chest with his signature cat eye cutout front pull
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Arne Vodder Teak Dresser Chest for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early production eight drawer dresser chest in a nicely warm patina toned teak wood. The top
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Teak Wood Dresser Chest by Sibast, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An eight-drawer dresser chest with distinctive cats eye Front Design que of Arne Vodder crafted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Ebonized Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Rochester, NY
A hard to find eight-drawer tall and narrow lingerie chest by Glenn of California with rosewood and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Gentleman's Chest by United, Newly Refinished
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer highboy dresser chest By United Furniture Co. USA
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Napoleon III Inlaid Ormolu Marble Top Secretaire Desk Chest 1860
Located in Portland, OR
with Mother-of-Pearl & gilt bronze 'rope twist' decoration. The chest has eight drawer fronts with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Danish Dresser by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Sold|$3,800
Danish Dresser by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An eight-drawer Arne Vodder dresser chest with the designers signature design cats eye drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Dresser
Sold|$1,800
Mid Century Dresser
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A mahogany eight drawer Mid Century dresser/ chest with sculptural brass pulls sitting on stylish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Edmond Spence Wave Walnut 4-Piece Bedroom Set
Sold|$19,500 / set
Mid-Century Swedish Modern Edmond Spence Wave Walnut 4-Piece Bedroom Set
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
. Featuring a straight line wave front design, rolling tambour door high chest, eight drawer dresser, two
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Ethan Allen Arts & Crafts Solid Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Shaker style solid cherry wood eight-drawer highboy dresser
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris American Colonial Solid Cherry Highboy Dresser
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous American Colonial or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy chest of drawers By
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dressers
Materials
Brass
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
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black and Red Lacquered Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Nancy Corzine Modern English Walnut Wave Front Highboy Dresser
By Nancy Corzine
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern wave front eight-drawer highboy chest of drawers In the manner of Edmond
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Ebonized Oak and Brass Dresser by Ello, 1980s
By Ello Furniture
Located in Hamburg, PA
A modern ebonized oak and brass eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers by Ello Furniture. This
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Classic Renzo Rutili Bedside Tables for Johnson Furniture
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
drawer dresser and gentleman's chest also offered by glo on 1stdibs. Each measures: 25 3/8" x 19 1
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Eight-Drawer Chest
Sold|$22,000
George Nakashima Eight-Drawer Chest
By George Nakashima
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautiful Nakashima eight-drawer chest in American black walnut. Chest with dovetailed joinery to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Japanese Antique Tansu Eight-Drawer Chest, Meiji Era'1868-1912'Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique eight-drawer chest was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912). Crafted during
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman for Murray Eight-Drawer Chest in Maple and Iron
By Milo Baughman, Murray Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen 1950s chest of drawers designed by Milo Baughman for Murray Furniture of Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Driftwood Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest in the Style of James Mont
Located in Chicago, IL
Eight-drawer dresser with recessed casters hidden beneath half oval feet and new driftwood glazed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Metal
Ficks Reed Eight-Drawer Chest Caning Top, Sides and Front Whitewashed Frame
By Ficks Reed
Located in Toledo, OH
Ficks Reed long chest in cream whitewashed wood with caning panels on the eight drawer fronts
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern New World Collection of Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Clean classic lines define this eight drawer 62" chest by Baker furniture. This is part of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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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, 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, 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 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 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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