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19th century Empire Four Drawer Chest
19th century Empire Four Drawer Chest

19th century Empire Four Drawer Chest

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice 19th century 4 drawer chest/commode constructed of mahogany with brass pulls. The

Category

Antique 19th Century British Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Chest

Empire Chest

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A selected mahogany four drawer Empire commode chest with marble top. These are often ordered as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Mahogany Wood 4-Drawer Chest, circa 1800-1840
Antique American Empire Mahogany Wood 4-Drawer Chest, circa 1800-1840

Antique American Empire Mahogany Wood 4-Drawer Chest, circa 1800-1840

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique American Empire mahogany wood 4-drawer chest with claw feet and original brass pulls

Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1820s French Empire Marble-Top Chest of Drawer With Paw Feet
1820s French Empire Marble-Top Chest of Drawer With Paw Feet

1820s French Empire Marble-Top Chest of Drawer With Paw Feet

Located in High Point, NC

This 1820s French Empire chest of drawers exemplifies refined Neoclassical elegance with its clean

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Four-Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode
Art Deco Four-Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode

Art Deco Four-Drawer Bleached Mahogany Serpentine Front Commode

By Empire Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Bleached and toned mahogany four-drawer commode by the fine furniture maker, Empire Furniture

Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest

Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

surface is dressed with the original black marble top. This Empire chest is in excellent condition

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top
Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top

Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine diminutive Empire Chest dating to the 1st half of the 19th Century in original condition

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Antique American Empire Ebonized Cherry & Tiger Maple 6 Drawer Chest c1840
Antique American Empire Ebonized Cherry & Tiger Maple 6 Drawer Chest c1840

Antique American Empire Ebonized Cherry & Tiger Maple 6 Drawer Chest c1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Empire Ebonized Cherry & Tiger Maple 6 Drawer Chest C1840. Measures - 56 1/2" x 48 5/8" x 22

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Cherry

Circa 1815 French Empire 4-Drawer Commode
Circa 1815 French Empire 4-Drawer Commode

Circa 1815 French Empire 4-Drawer Commode

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1815 French Empire 4-drawer commode. Restrained, elegant design typical of the period. Subtly

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Pasadena, TX

A gorgeous American Empire five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers Stunning book-matched

Category

Late 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Tall 5 Drawer Scottish Mahogany Chest
Antique Tall 5 Drawer Scottish Mahogany Chest

Antique Tall 5 Drawer Scottish Mahogany Chest

Located in Oakwood, GA

Antique Tall 5 Drawer Scottish Chest, Mahogany, 69"H Beautiful monumental chest Solid Mahogany

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of three-drawer Empire Style commodes by Lineage
Pair of three-drawer Empire Style commodes by Lineage

Pair of three-drawer Empire Style commodes by Lineage

By Lineage

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a pair of Empire style mahogany commodes by Lineage. The commodes have brass pulls and 3

Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers circa 1870. Fine quality Scandinavian chest of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns
French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns

French Empire Fruitwood Four-Drawer Commode with Ebonized Corinthian Columns

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire fruitwood four-drawer commode from the early 19th century with ebonized columns

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Painted French Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue
18th Century Painted French Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue

18th Century Painted French Empire Style 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Painted French Empire Period 4 Drawer Commode in Pale Blue is a true testament to the

Category

Antique 1790s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Danish Empire Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Marble Topped Bow-Front
A Pair of Danish Empire Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Marble Topped Bow-Front

A Pair of Danish Empire Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Marble Topped Bow-Front

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome pair of Danish empire style mahogany 3-drawer marble-topped bow-front chests with brass

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Empire 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Gilt Busts
French Empire 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Gilt Busts

French Empire 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Commode with Gilt Busts

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style painted wood four-drawer commode from the 19th century with ebonized columns

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Brass-Clad Three Drawer Chest, Hand-Crafted in Spain, Circa 1980s
Brass-Clad Three Drawer Chest, Hand-Crafted in Spain, Circa 1980s

Brass-Clad Three Drawer Chest, Hand-Crafted in Spain, Circa 1980s

By Sarried Ltd., Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Round Top, TX

Brass-clad and hand-tacked three-drawer chest in the style of Sarreid, Spain. A beautifully crafted

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th-century german empire oak and pine inlaid three drawer commode
Antique 19th-century german empire oak and pine inlaid three drawer commode

Antique 19th-century german empire oak and pine inlaid three drawer commode

Located in Casteren, NL

have two oval patinated bronze drawer pulls and a matching keyplate. The drawers' interior, back, and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Empire Style Chest of Drawers Solid Pine with Cream Colored Paint 1930s
Danish Empire Style Chest of Drawers Solid Pine with Cream Colored Paint 1930s

Danish Empire Style Chest of Drawers Solid Pine with Cream Colored Paint 1930s

By Josef Frank, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish empire style corrugated three drawer chest on high legs made of solid pine wood. Handmade by

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Italian Empire Style Walnut Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, One of a Pair
Italian Empire Style Walnut Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, One of a Pair

Italian Empire Style Walnut Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, One of a Pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scale Italian Empire period three drawer chest with beautiful figural walnut veneers, and

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode
Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode

Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Early 19th Century Directoire 3 Drawer Commode. Piece is functional, structurally sound, handsome

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Empire Marble Topped Drawer Chest Commode
19th Century Swedish Empire Marble Topped Drawer Chest Commode

19th Century Swedish Empire Marble Topped Drawer Chest Commode

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A Swedish Empire three-drawer commode chest veneered in burled bird's-eye elm emblematic of Baltic

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Furniture

Materials

Elm

Paris Chest / Vanity
Paris Chest / Vanity

Paris Chest / Vanity

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A selected mahogany three drawer Empire commode chest with marble top. These are often ordered as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble

Villa Garnelo French Empire Style Crotch Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest
Villa Garnelo French Empire Style Crotch Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest

Villa Garnelo French Empire Style Crotch Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest

By Villa Garnelo Internacional

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Villa Garnelo French Empire Style Crotch Mahogany 4 Drawer Commode Dresser Chest. Item features a

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Burl White Marble Chest Drawer Sideboard
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Burl White Marble Chest Drawer Sideboard

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Burl White Marble Chest Drawer Sideboard

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A good antique 19th century French Empire faux bamboo & white marble pine small sideboard /chest of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Maple and Parcel Gilt Dresser Chest
Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Maple and Parcel Gilt Dresser Chest

Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Maple and Parcel Gilt Dresser Chest

By Century Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical or Empire style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Century

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Empire Style Four-Drawer Chest
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Empire Style Four-Drawer Chest

Antique 19th Century Mahogany Empire Style Four-Drawer Chest

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique Empire style chest of drawers, unbranded. Solid mahogany with classic Empire styling

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Empire Commode Four-Drawer Chest Original
Restored Empire Commode Four-Drawer Chest Original

Restored Empire Commode Four-Drawer Chest Original

Located in Senden, NRW

Original restored Empire era four-drawer dresser. This is a very nice Empire chest from circa 1815

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Empire Style Four Drawer Commode/Chest
Napoleon III Empire Style Four Drawer Commode/Chest

Napoleon III Empire Style Four Drawer Commode/Chest

Located in Alexandria, VA

. This chest has a narrow drawer over three large drawers. Stone top appears to be original with rear

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Marble Chest of Drawer
Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Marble Chest of Drawer

Early 19th Century Empire Flame Mahogany and Marble Chest of Drawer

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

French Empire commode, early 19th century. Flame mahogany, marble, bronze details, with three

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th century Empire style four-drawer walnut chest
French 19th century Empire style four-drawer walnut chest

French 19th century Empire style four-drawer walnut chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century Empire style four-drawer walnut chest with veined white marble top and bronze

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 19th Century Empire Flame Walnut and Marble Chest of Drawer RESTORED
Early 19th Century Empire Flame Walnut and Marble Chest of Drawer RESTORED

Early 19th Century Empire Flame Walnut and Marble Chest of Drawer RESTORED

Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha

Beautiful Empire French dresser commode, early 19th century. Flame walnut, Marquinia marble, bronze

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

An Empire Chest
An Empire Chest

An Empire Chest

Unavailable|$9,500

An Empire Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th Century Continental Empire Mahogany Three Drawer Chest of Small Proportions. With Gilded

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Birch, Giltwood

Empire period 3 drawer mahogany commode
Empire period 3 drawer mahogany commode

Empire period 3 drawer mahogany commode

Located in New York, NY

An Empire period 3 drawer mahogany commode with lion’s mask pulls, fine gilt bronze capitols

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Swedish Painted Five-Drawer Chest, Anno 1848
Antique Swedish Painted Five-Drawer Chest, Anno 1848

Antique Swedish Painted Five-Drawer Chest, Anno 1848

Located in BOSTON, MA

Antique Swedish painted chest featuring five dovetailed drawers with original brass hardware

Category

Antique 1840s Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Pine

Maitland-Smith 7-Drawer Empire-Style Semainier
Maitland-Smith 7-Drawer Empire-Style Semainier

Maitland-Smith 7-Drawer Empire-Style Semainier

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Maitland-Smith 7-Drawer Empire-Style Semainier. A lingerie chest designed as a Semainier which

Category

Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Empire Walnut Gilt-Bronze Mounted Four-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
French Empire Walnut Gilt-Bronze Mounted Four-Drawer Commode with Marble Top

French Empire Walnut Gilt-Bronze Mounted Four-Drawer Commode with Marble Top

Located in Ljubljana, SI

drawers which has wooden pull and gilded bronze decorative key holes. The upper invisible drawer is under

Category

Antique 1830s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Flame Mahogany Five-Drawer Napoleonic Commode, circa 1820
French Empire Flame Mahogany Five-Drawer Napoleonic Commode, circa 1820

French Empire Flame Mahogany Five-Drawer Napoleonic Commode, circa 1820

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a very fine quality early 19th century, French Empire period flame mahogany five-drawer

Category

Antique 1820s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Louis Philippe Empire Style Stone Top Three-Drawer Commode, France, circa 1840
Louis Philippe Empire Style Stone Top Three-Drawer Commode, France, circa 1840

Louis Philippe Empire Style Stone Top Three-Drawer Commode, France, circa 1840

Located in Alexandria, VA

Old French polished mahogany and mahogany veneer and ebonized feet with French oak secondary wood. Ormolu mounts including Caryatid pilasters and archaic Greek-style lion head pulls....

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Painted Four Drawer Server
Painted Four Drawer Server

Painted Four Drawer Server

Unavailable|$1,200

Painted Four Drawer Server

Located in Stamford, CT

Painted Mahogany Four Drawer Server or Dresser in the classic style

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Six-Drawer Chiffonier
Early 19th Century French Six-Drawer Chiffonier

Early 19th Century French Six-Drawer Chiffonier

Located in Charleston, SC

Very handsome chiffonier in solid and veneer mahogany from the French Restauration period. Six drawers having each a brass keyhole and a working lock and key. Rest on four baluster s...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Empire Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest
Empire Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest

Empire Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful 2-tone Empire Barrel faced Mahogany Empire Chest with four drawers and brass tone round

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Ebonized Empire Chest of Drawer
Danish Ebonized Empire Chest of Drawer

Danish Ebonized Empire Chest of Drawer

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Danish ebonized mahogany, empire chest of drawer, circa 1810. (Wellinton style) eight drawer

Category

Antique 1810s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Danish Mahogany Three Drawer Chest
Empire Danish Mahogany Three Drawer Chest

Empire Danish Mahogany Three Drawer Chest

Located in San Marino, CA

A remarkable empire three drawer Danish mahogany chest from the early 19th century, that features

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Empire Walnut Three Drawer Chest
French Empire Walnut Three Drawer Chest

French Empire Walnut Three Drawer Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

Elegant French empire style walnut chest with black granite marble top. Chest features a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

1820s Empire Style Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
1820s Empire Style Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

1820s Empire Style Bleached Oak Drawer Chest

Located in High Point, NC

This oak chest of drawers was made in France, circa 1820. It houses four drawers, each with a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Empire Marble Top Chest With Secret Drawer
French Empire Marble Top Chest With Secret Drawer

French Empire Marble Top Chest With Secret Drawer

Located in Hixson, TN

A fine five drawer French Empire marble top chest with a secret drawer. Made with mahogany and burl

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Antique Rway French Empire Neoclassical Style Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser Chest
Antique Rway French Empire Neoclassical Style Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser Chest

Antique Rway French Empire Neoclassical Style Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser Chest

By RWAY

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Rway French Empire neoclassical style mahogany 3 drawer dresser chest. Item features black

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Empire Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Hickory Chair Empire Style Mahogany Six Drawer High Chest
Hickory Chair Empire Style Mahogany Six Drawer High Chest

Hickory Chair Empire Style Mahogany Six Drawer High Chest

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Milford, NH

A finely constructed Empire style mahogany six drawer high chest by Hickory Chair, a fine furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Empire Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal empire drawer chest for your home. An empire drawer chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an empire drawer chest, we have 63 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the empire drawer chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each empire drawer chest bearing Empire or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made empire drawer chest over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Empire Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Empire Drawer Chest?

Prices for an empire drawer chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $680 and can go as high as $30,174, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.

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 Empire 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 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 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 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 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 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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