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Monumental & Elegant 12 Drawer Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large impressive antique mahogany chest of drawers having undulating front, 12 drawers, and
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Dutch Rococo Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers with Secret Drawer
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Dutch Rococo commode or chest of drawers with undulating form and secret top drawer! Chest
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Bespoke Italian drawer "Glass and Brass"
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Drawer with a wooden structure, clad in fluted glass, is framed by a brushed brass profile that
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This a very elegant chest of drawer, the case is in red oak with an Earl Grey stain.
The drawers
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 33 in W 64 in D 20 in
Fine Austrian Neoclassic Biedermeier Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant small neoclassic two drawer chest in walnut veneer on pine with ebonized interior panels
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Italy circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant neoclassical two-drawer chest of drawers from Italy, made around 1800. The chest of drawers
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th C. Antique French Louis XV-Style Marble-Top Semainier Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th to early 20th century. This elegant seven-drawer chest is designed for week-long storage, with
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Brass
Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Teak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1950s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare danish teak chest of drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobelfabrik, 1950s. This elegant
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Reina chest
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Elegant four-drawer chest, balanced on an asymmetrical set of carved legs. The mix of the front
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Portsmouth, New Hampshire Federal Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An elegant bow front four drawer chest, ca. 1800-1810 on tall French feet and with the dropped
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Cherry, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Elegant Mahogany Chest of Drawer
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Italian Louis XVI style 1950s chest of drawer in elegant mahogany wood. On
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in W 40.56 in D 20.48 in
An Elegant French Louis XV Style Celadon Painted 3-Drawer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant French Louis XV style celadon and parcel-gilt 3-drawer chest; the rectangular top above
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Danish Ebonized Empire Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
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Top drawer is secret. Elegant and useful chest of drawer.
Category
Antique 1810s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
An Elegant Danish Empire Mahogany 4-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Danish empire mahogany 4-drawer commode with ebonized highlights; the rectangular top
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
An Elegant Italian Neoclassical 2 Drawer Inlaid Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and tailored Italian neoclassical 2-drawer inlaid commode; the rectangular top centering
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Mirrored Three-Drawer Chests by Hooker Furniture
By Hooker Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Pair of Mirrored Three-Drawer Chests by Hooker Furniture
This elegant pair of three-drawer chests
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror
Elegant and Diminutive French Rococo Style Painted Three-Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and diminutive French Rococo style ivory painted three-drawer commode; fitted with three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elegant and Richly-Patinated Italian Rococo Parquetry, Two Drawer Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and richly patinated Italian rococo parquetry two drawer commode; the parquetry top
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of D...
H 31.75 in W 28.75 in D 19.75 in
1970s Elegant Five Drawer Highboy Burlwood with Chrome Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s MCM Elegance Burlwood Highboy Five Drawer Chrome Hardware attribution Milo Baughman
Unmarked
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
H 48 in W 40 in D 19 in
Lovely Mid-Century Moder Italian Teak Chest of Drawer by Barovero, 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Extremely elegant and simple small drawer chest. The filigree legs give the chest a great lightness.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 24.61 in W 22.84 in D 11.42 in
An Elegant and Shapely French Rococo 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Serene Chionoiserie Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and shapely French rococo 3-drawer serpentine commode with serene chinoiserie decoration
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Dr...
An Elegant and Shapely French Rococo 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Serene Chionoiserie Decoration
H 32.25 in W 37 in D 22 in
Johannes Andersen Rosewood Chest
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant four-drawer chest gleams in beautiful rosewood. Designed by Johannes Andersen. Quality
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Marquetry Inlaid Three-Drawer Commode with Marble Top French
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual and elegant three drawer chest. Beautiful inlaid marquetry with original brass hardware
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
1970s Black Glass Chest-of-drawers
Located in London, GB
Sleek four-drawer elegant chest-of-drawers, in a subtle combination of black glass frame with dark
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Marble Top Chest of Drawers-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant vintage chest of drawers / drawer furniture, from France. Painted a beautiful pale grey
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Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Grey French Chest of Drawers-Late 1800s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant chest of drawers / drawer furniture with beautiful grey paint in several shades. The paint
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant three-drawer chest features graceful cabriole legs adorned with meticulously carved
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20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
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Measurements in cm 76.5x41x92h
this elegant chest of drawer is perfect both to be placed at the end of the bed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Travel back to 1820s France with this elegantly crafted four-drawer chest of drawers, exuding
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1950s Italian Black Glass Chests of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Elegant pair of two-drawer chests in black glass on tapering brass legs, brass detailing and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Three-Drawer Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your bedroom or entry with this elegant antique chest of drawer; crafted from France circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
H 35 in W 45 in D 25 in
Elegant Mid Century Modern Nine Drawer Chest Dresser By Bert England
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Elegant walnut book matched nine drawer chest of drawers with brass stretcher and feet.
This
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Small Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers End Side Table Made in Italy
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant mahogany four-drawer chest of drawers with intricate carvings throughout.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers End Side Table Made in Italy
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant mahogany four drawer chest of drawers with intricate carvings throughout.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Vintage Postmodern Style Leather Clad Three-Drawer Chest by W. Smithe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
of stitches add subtle a quality and feel to this fine chest or dresser.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
1940s Danish Three Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully elegant three drawer chest with brass hardware. Well made with a fantastic patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Dressers
Mastercraft Black Lacquer & Acid Etched Brass Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Very fine and elegant black lacquered three-drawer chest by Mastercraft. The top, two sides, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Commode with Brass Accents in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite and simply elegant 3-drawer chest with tapering wood and brass feet, original metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Fine Late 19th c. Biedermeier Rival Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
This simple but elegant three drawer chest chest created circa 1890 to 1900 in the biedermeier
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Widdicomb Modern Commode in Mahogany and Brass
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant, rare four ( 4 ) drawer chest by Widdicomb ( model number 1110 ), introduced in 1938
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant three-drawer chest in black walnut with rosewood pull and brass feet. Designed by Edward
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Vintage 1950s Dressers
Sideboard/ Chest by Paul Laszlo, USA
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Chest of drawers designed by Paul Laszlo. USA, Brown & Saltman, 1955.
Elegant six-drawer chest
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
French Mid-20th Century Two-Drawer Elegantly Raised Bleached Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French two-drawer raised chest from the mid -20th century. This vintage bleached wood chest from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33.25 in W 35.5 in D 18.75 in
Maison Jansen Elegant Chest of Drawer in Black Lacquer with Brass, 1970s
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Elegant chest of drawer in black lacquer with brass banding and pulls attributed to Alain Delon for
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 84.5 in D 18.5 in
Small French Mirrored Art Déco Chest of Drawer on Elegant Bow Legs 1925s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small and rare mirrored Art Déco chest of drawers with four drawers on high legs.
The mirror glass
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 12.21 in
Very Elegant Italian 3-Drawer Burl Wood Demilune Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, 3 drawers, elegant cabriole legs with brass caps and finished on the back.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Elegant Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Marble Top Drawer Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Pair of Ebonized door stands with Mirrored Gilt-Tone Grid and Mirrored Doors, Embossed Green Leather Pull-Out Returns and Colorful Marble Tops. The doors open to a spa...
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Elegant Restored Widdicomb Modern Commode in Black Lacquer, circa 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant, rare four (4) drawer chest by Widdicomb (Series number 1110) introduced in 1938
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant pair of three-drawer chests in black walnut with rosewood pulls and brass feet. Designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
20th Century French Bleached Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant four-drawer chest features hand-crafted ornate details and graceful cabriole legs that
Category
20th Century French Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Chinese Chest of Drawers Lacqua Decorated Animated Llandscape and Characters
Located in Miami, FL
Small Chinese Chest of drawer, elegant piece can be a touch of oriental design in any room.
Three
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood four-drawer chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1850
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Walnut
H 34.25 in W 52 in D 22.25 in
Mid-19th century Norwegian Birch Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant 4 drawer chest of drawers circa 1850.
4 semi concealed drawers which open on the key which
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Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Birch
Danish Modern 7 Drawer Chest by Arne Hovmand Olsen
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This elegant Scandinavian modern drawer chest boasts 7 drawers (shallow by today's standards
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Four Drawer Chest by T.H. Robshohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Four Drawer Chest of Dark Stained Walnut w/ Serpentine Front, Silver Gilded Porcelain Pulls
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Paul Laszlo Chest of Drawers for Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 8-Drawer Chest on Shaped Legs. Oversized Drawer Pulls, in Dark Stained Mahogany.
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Elegant R-Way Furniture Four Drawer Chest
Located in Southfield, MI
Elegant early 50's four drawer chest by R-Way Furniture Company. Thin-edge construction, this chest
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elegant 8-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
Located in Water Mill, NY
Elegant and wonderful 8-drawer mirrored dresser. The tops, sides and all the drawers have beveled
Category
Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Modernage Three Drawer Chest
Located in Southfield, MI
Super elegant three drawer chest by Miami's Modernage Furniture and dating to the late 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Simple & Elegant Eight Drawer Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
steel hardware.
Elegant piece for any room!
This piece is fire stamped "American of Martinsville"
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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Elegant Chest Drawer For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal elegant chest drawer for your home. An elegant chest drawer — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an elegant chest drawer, we have 2180 options in-stock, while there are 70 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an elegant chest drawer — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An elegant chest drawer made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Widdicomb Furniture Co., Tommi Parzinger and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced at least one beautiful elegant chest drawer that is worth considering.
How Much is a Elegant Chest Drawer?
Prices for an elegant chest drawer can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $200 and can go as high as $485,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
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 Elegant Chest Drawer
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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 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 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 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 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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