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Rare Eight-Drawer Lingerie Chest by Falster
Rare Eight-Drawer Lingerie Chest by Falster

Rare Eight-Drawer Lingerie Chest by Falster

By Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in New York, NY

Tall and narrow eight-drawer chest by Falster, in teak. Danish modern style lingerie chest, hard to

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1930s Newly Refinished Multi-Drawer Chest
1930s Newly Refinished Multi-Drawer Chest

1930s Newly Refinished Multi-Drawer Chest

Located in Pasadena, CA

1930s newly refinished mahogany eight-drawer chest with pull-out shelf and original brass hardware

Category

Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Modern Lacquered Italian Chest with Parchment Drawers
Modern Lacquered Italian Chest with Parchment Drawers

Modern Lacquered Italian Chest with Parchment Drawers

Located in East Hampton, NY

Beautiful black lacquered eight-drawer chest with parchment front drawers and elegant brass pulls.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Parchment Paper

English Chippendale Mahogany Graduated Chest on Chest. Circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Graduated Chest on Chest. Circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Graduated Chest on Chest. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany graduated eight drawer chest on chest with carved corner fret work

Category

Antique 1780s British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers
18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers

18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

An early 18th century eight-drawer chest with moulded drawer fronts, panel sides, brass drop pulls

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George II Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest

George II Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

An early George II burl walnut and herringbone inlaid eight-drawer chest on chest. With wonderful

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Restored Vintage Chest by Century Furniture in Cream Lacquer
Restored Vintage Chest by Century Furniture in Cream Lacquer

Restored Vintage Chest by Century Furniture in Cream Lacquer

By Century Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Century Furniture, circa 1970. Stout, expertly made mahogany case

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Eight Drawer Teak Dresser by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, 1950s
Eight Drawer Teak Dresser by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, 1950s

Eight Drawer Teak Dresser by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler

Located in Hamburg, PA

A Mid-Century Modern eight-drawer chest or dresser in teak by Borge Mogensen. This is a great

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Paul McCobb Planner Group Jewelry / Watch Box Chest ‘B’
Paul McCobb Planner Group Jewelry / Watch Box Chest ‘B’

Paul McCobb Planner Group Jewelry / Watch Box Chest ‘B’

By Paul McCobb

Located in Cincinnati, OH

that are designed to look like a eight drawer chest. Smaller brass pulls to the front manufactured by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dresser & Mirror, Wheat Finish, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dresser & Mirror, Wheat Finish, circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dresser & Mirror, Wheat Finish, circa 1950

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

eight- drawer chest, wheat finish, maker mark as photographed, c1950. Measures- 68''H x 56.25''W x 20.5

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Birch

Milling Road Collection Division of Baker Furniture Eight-Drawer Campaign Chest
Milling Road Collection Division of Baker Furniture Eight-Drawer Campaign Chest

Milling Road Collection Division of Baker Furniture Eight-Drawer Campaign Chest

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Toledo, OH

Milling Road collection division of Baker Furniture Campaign chest. Eight drawers have iron corner

Category

20th Century North American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Henredon Mahogany Eight-Drawer Dresser
Henredon Mahogany Eight-Drawer Dresser

Henredon Mahogany Eight-Drawer Dresser

By Henredon

Located in Hanover, MA

Beautiful vintage Henredon long low chest of drawers in the style of Michael Taylor for Baker's Far

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Eight Drawer Dresser by Founders
Mid Century Eight Drawer Dresser by Founders

Mid Century Eight Drawer Dresser by Founders

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Elegant eight drawer and two door dresser by Founders. An additional four fitted drawers behind the

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Eight Drawer Dresser by Calvin for Directional
Paul McCobb Eight Drawer Dresser by Calvin for Directional

Paul McCobb Eight Drawer Dresser by Calvin for Directional

By Paul McCobb

Located in Hanover, MA

Paul McCobb Calvin 8 Drawer Dresser For Directional. Mahogany case with solid brass 'uvula' shaped

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

Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Eight-Drawer Dresser
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Eight-Drawer Dresser

Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel Eight-Drawer Dresser

By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall

Located in New Windsor, NY

burn in Drexel mark in top drawer.

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain, Walnut

Drexel Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest
Drexel Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest

Drexel Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest

By Drexel

Located in Pasadena, TX

A very nice Drexel chest of drawers of wood construction. Chest features eight drawer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Early Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Early Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Early Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Hopewell, NJ

This beautiful chest of drawers, designed in 1952 by George Nelson and manufactured by Herman

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Teak Lingerie Drawer Chest Dresser Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde
Mid Century Teak Lingerie Drawer Chest Dresser Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde

Mid Century Teak Lingerie Drawer Chest Dresser Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Baltimore, MD

Rare, attractive Danish modern, sleek, teak, eight drawer lingerie chest of drawers. Designed by

Category

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

Materials

Teak

French Painted Lockside Lingerie Chest
French Painted Lockside Lingerie Chest

French Painted Lockside Lingerie Chest

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Carved and painted eight-drawer dockside lingerie chest.

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-Century Modern Lingerie Chest
Mid-Century Modern Lingerie Chest

Mid-Century Modern Lingerie Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish eight drawer tall chest will make the perfect addition to any modern interior. The

Category

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

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Dresser Chest, Refinished
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Dresser Chest, Refinished

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Mahogany and Brass Dresser Chest, Refinished

By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern petite eight-drawer dresser chest By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Lingerie Chest
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Lingerie Chest

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser or Lingerie Chest

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Restored Vintage Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer
Fabulous Restored Vintage Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer

Fabulous Restored Vintage Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer

By Ficks Reed

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning vintage Ficks Reed eight (8) drawer chest, circa 1970's. Hardwood case atop a lovely

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century 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

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Co.
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Co.

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Co.

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated and large-scale Mid-Century Modern eight drawer high chest was realized by T. H

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

Materials

Walnut

Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Eight-Drawer Double Dresser
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Eight-Drawer Double Dresser

Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Eight-Drawer Double Dresser

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Chests
Pair of Mahogany Chests

Pair of Mahogany Chests

Located in New York, NY

Pair of eight-drawer, Danish mahogany chests from the 1960s. Will sell individually for $1800 each.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Harold Schwartz for Romweber Dresser Chest
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Dresser Chest

Harold Schwartz for Romweber Dresser Chest

By Harold Schwartz

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A solid combed oak eight-drawer dresser chest with sculpted drawer fronts and legs, two of the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Fine Brass Inlaid Secretaire Chest of Drawers Abattan
Fine Brass Inlaid Secretaire Chest of Drawers Abattan

Fine Brass Inlaid Secretaire Chest of Drawers Abattan

Located in Benington, Herts

rectangular rouge marble top enclosed by a moulded brass beading above an eight drawer fronted chest with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Henkel Harris American Colonial Solid Mahogany Highboy Dresser
Henkel Harris American Colonial Solid Mahogany Highboy Dresser

Henkel Harris American Colonial Solid Mahogany 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

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Brass

Consolidated listing/ Set of 4 items
Consolidated listing/ Set of 4 items

Consolidated listing/ Set of 4 items

By The American Thermos Bottle Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

.1920 List price: $1,515 LU1280230750872 - Antique Eight Drawer Oak Machinist's Chest c.1940 - $895

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Baskets

Materials

Silver, Brass, Enamel, Stainless Steel, Nickel

Teak and Brass Eight-Drawer Chest
Teak and Brass Eight-Drawer Chest

Teak and Brass Eight-Drawer Chest

By D-Scan

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome eight-drawer chest in teak with brass drawer pulls by D-Scan. Very nicely made with

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage 1950's Ranch Oak Eight Drawer Chest
Vintage 1950's Ranch Oak Eight Drawer Chest

Vintage 1950's Ranch Oak Eight Drawer Chest

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in Hudson, NY

A classic 1950's A. Brandt "Ranch Oak" eight drawer chest. Rough hewn edges for the American

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Large Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest
Mid-Century Modern Large Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest

Mid-Century Modern Large Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest

Located in BOSTON, MA

Large rosewood eight-drawer chest with continuous grain on all the rosewood surfaces. The hardwood

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Classic 1950s Eight-Drawer Chest by Michael Taylor for Baker
Classic 1950s Eight-Drawer Chest by Michael Taylor for Baker

Classic 1950s Eight-Drawer Chest by Michael Taylor for Baker

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful and Classic vintage 1950s eight-drawer chest designed by Michael Taylor for Baker

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1940s Natural Oak Eight-Drawer Chest with Combed Border by Paul Frankl
1940s Natural Oak Eight-Drawer Chest with Combed Border by Paul Frankl

1940s Natural Oak Eight-Drawer Chest with Combed Border by Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman

Located in Hudson, NY

A very handsome vintage 1940s natural oak eight drawer chest with beautiful concave curved drawer

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Heywood Wakefield Encore Eight Drawer Chest
Heywood Wakefield Encore Eight Drawer Chest

Heywood Wakefield Encore Eight Drawer Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Heywood Wakefield 8 drawer chest. Restored with a clear finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Paul Laszlo Custom Eight Drawer Chest
Paul Laszlo Custom Eight Drawer Chest

Paul Laszlo Custom Eight Drawer Chest

Located in Portland, OR

This custom chest was designed for the Weir residence Atlanta Georgia circa 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Black-Painted Eight Drawer Chest, 1940s
Black-Painted Eight Drawer Chest, 1940s

Black-Painted Eight Drawer Chest, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Elegant sculptural form in glossy black paint, the drawer edged heightened with gold pinstriping

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage 1950s Danish Teak Eight-Drawer Chest
Vintage 1950s Danish Teak Eight-Drawer Chest

Vintage 1950s Danish Teak Eight-Drawer Chest

Located in Hudson, NY

A very nice vintage 1950s Danish teak eight drawers chest, with recessed handles and raised on

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Handsome Walnut Eight Drawer Chest
Handsome Walnut Eight Drawer Chest

Handsome Walnut Eight Drawer Chest

Located in Asheville, NC

A beautifully appointed eight (8) drawer walnut dresser by Henredon. Brass and walnut drawer pulls

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest-on-Chest
George III Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest-on-Chest

George III Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest-on-Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

In two parts, the upper case with an outswept dentilated cornice above two short over three graduated long beaded edge drawers flanked by fluted stiles; the lower case with three gra...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Amazing Milo Baughman for Glenn Eight Drawer Chest

Amazing Milo Baughman for Glenn Eight Drawer Chest

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Handsome and useful, and who doesn't want something like that in the bedroom? Drawers have beautiful satin brass pulls.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Midcentury Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest by Westnofa
Midcentury Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest by Westnofa

Midcentury Rosewood Eight-Drawer Chest by Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Kingston, NY

Beautiful eight-drawer rosewood chest by Westnofa. Norwegian 1960s. Retains original lable. It has

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

William IV Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest-on-Chest, England, circa 1820
William IV Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest-on-Chest, England, circa 1820

William IV Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest-on-Chest, England, circa 1820

Located in Alexandria, VA

The chest-on-chest is flame mahogany with satinwood and ebony inlay and oak secondary wood. Solid

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Paul McCobb Eight-Drawer Chest in Mahogany with Brass Cross Stretchers
Paul McCobb Eight-Drawer Chest in Mahogany with Brass Cross Stretchers

Paul McCobb Eight-Drawer Chest in Mahogany with Brass Cross Stretchers

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in Ghent, BE

Paul McCobb for Calvin eight-drawer dresser with brass cross stretchers. Bleached ribbon mahogany

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Eight-Drawer Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Eight-Drawer Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Eight-Drawer Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dorchester, MA

Exceptional chest of drawers by Edward Wormley with leather pulls.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California
1950s Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California

1950s Walnut Eight-Drawer Chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, John Kapel

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A strikingly handsome eight-drawer walnut chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California. The

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Eight Drawer Virginia Chest
Eight Drawer Virginia Chest

Eight Drawer Virginia Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful 19th century eight drawer chest with wonderful patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1960s Stag Cantata Eight-Drawer Chest of Drawers on Castors, John & Silvia Reid
1960s Stag Cantata Eight-Drawer Chest of Drawers on Castors, John & Silvia Reid

1960s Stag Cantata Eight-Drawer Chest of Drawers on Castors, John & Silvia Reid

By John & Sylvia Reid, Stag Furniture 1

Located in London, GB

the 1960s and 1970s. They employed John and Sylvia Reid as design consultants. This chest of drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

By Paul McCobb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eight drawer chest by Paul McCobb for Winchendon. Planner Group.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall Chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California
Tall Chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California

Tall Chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California

By John Kapel, Glenn of California

Located in San Diego, CA

Tall eight-drawer chest by John Kapel for Glenn of California. Very nice condition, circa 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Wood and Bone Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Wood and Bone Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Wood and Bone Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Located in Stamford, CT

Wooden eight-drawer chest with geometric bone inlay throughout. The piece also features metal

Category

Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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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 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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