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16th Century English Drawer Chest w/ Original Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 16th Century English drawer chest with original iron fittings.
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany four drawer chest, the top has beautiful swirl grain, color and patina, the flat
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Antique 1830s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Painted Five Drawer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English painted bowfront chest of drawers with wooden handles. Chest features two
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Five Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany five drawer chest, the top with beautiful figured grain and cross banded along the
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Antique 1820s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Six Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany chest has two drawers over four drawer graduated drawers, fluted chamfered
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Two-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany two-drawer chest, has a brushing slide, open fretwork brass pulls and escutcheons
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Five Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Mahogany Five Drawer Chest, the top inlaid with a shaded fan and banded with ebony bees
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany five-drawer chest has boxwood string inlay and boxwood diamond inlaid escutcheons
Category
Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Three-Drawer English Oak Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Three-drawer English oak inlaid chest, inlaid with elaborate conch shells and ribbon drapery on the
Category
Antique 1750s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Ebony, Oak
English Oak Carved Four Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Oak Carved Four Drawer Chest, has a dentil cornice and frieze. The drawers depict carved
Category
Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1860s English Collector's Drawer Cabinet Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1860s English collector's drawer cabinet chest. Comprised of rustic cream painted wood, this
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
English Faux Painted Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English faux painted five-drawer chest is all original, including the hardware. The top has reeded
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Custom English Mahogany Three Drawer Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Three drawer, Georgian style mahogany chest with chamfered sides, on bracket feet. Self banded top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
English Marble Top Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This mahogany chest has a Carrera marble top. There are three drawers with lions head pulls that
Category
Antique 1850s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
English Five-Drawer Chest with Slide
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian style mahogany chest with a pull-out brush slide over five cockbeaded drawers having brass bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
English Birch Two over Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English birch two over three drawer chest, besides the useful scale of this chest, the most
Category
Antique 1850s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made for us by English cabinet makers, this Classic little three-drawer chest in flame
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21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Five-Drawer George III Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany five-drawer George III chest has quarter barrel top molding. There is a rare
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Pine and Mahogany Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This five-drawer chest is made of pine and mahogany. The maker used mahogany facing on the drawer
Category
Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Two over Three Drawer Campaign Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany two over three drawer campaign chest in two sections, with inset military style
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Antique 1870s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Chippendale Mahogany Three over Three Drawer Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Chippendale mahogany three over three drawer chest, With beautiful color and good
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Antique Early 1800s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Custom English Walnut Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made for us by English cabinet makers, this Classic little three-drawer chest in walnut burl
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21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Antique English Inlaid Faded Mahogany Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Very fine antique English inlaid mahogany three-drawer chest in a very desirable size and a very
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English 19th Century Campaign Chest with Fitted Drawer
Located in Montreal, QC
the long drawer beneath. The very deep bottom drawer offers ample further storage.
The chest is a
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Two Drawer Chest with Inlay & Brass Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s English chest of two drawers has polished walnut veneer on the front, sides and top
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Two-Drawer Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1760, late George II, early George III period bachelor's chest of rare 'hat
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded
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Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
New Custom Made English Birch Wood Three Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
New and custom made for us in England by a family owned and operated cabinet maker. Three drawer
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2010s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Chippendale Inlaid Laburnum Oyster Five-Drawer Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Chippendale style chest of drawers, likely originating in England, in the 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Custom English Walnut Five-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Woodbury, CT
Beautiful burled walnut encompasses the top and front of this custom chest while a handsomely
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Oakwood Four-Drawer Chest with Bronze Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English oakwood four-drawer chest with bronze fittings.
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
English Oak Three-Drawer Jacobean Chest of Drawers, Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English oak Jacobean graduated three-drawer chest with original brasses, carved geometrical motif
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Antique 1760s English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
English 18th Century Gentleman's Dressing Chest of Drawers, Fitted Top Drawer
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian Chippendale mahogany gentleman's chest of four graduated drawers. This fine
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
English Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English painted blanket chest, this unique chest features eight faux drawer fronts that are grain
Category
Antique 1880s Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Steel
English Georgian Style Walnut Four-Drawer Chest with Sheraton Style Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian style walnut four-drawer chest from the 20th century with carved legs. This
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20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.4 in W 36.75 in D 19.29 in
English Antique Mid-19th Century Three-Drawer Glazed Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ENGLISH GLAZED THREE-DRAWER CHEST
Circa mid-19th century
Item # 403YEN18P
A lovely English chest
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Antique 19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Walnut Early 19th Century Five-Drawer Chest with Geometric Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period Geometric front walnut five-drawer chest from the early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
English Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English painted blanket chest, this chest features a beautiful salmon color with a swirl graining
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Antique 1860s English Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel
English Mahogany Blanket Chest
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany one drawer flip top blanket chest with ogee bracket feet and original side handles
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests
English 1810s Georgian Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest with Macassar Ebony
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period geometric front four-drawer chest from the early 19th century, made of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
English Bleached Oak 19th Century Geometric Front Carved Three Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
symmetrical décor, this English bleached oak geometric front three drawer chest from the 19th century will
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 35.25 in W 39.5 in D 25 in
English 1880s Four-Drawer Goldenrod Chest with Green Painted Cartouche Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood four-drawer chest from the late 19th century, with curvy cartouche motifs
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 38 in D 18 in
English Oak Georgian Period Geometric Front Five-Drawer Chest, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak Georgian period geometric front five-drawer chest from the early 19th century, with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Oak Early 19th Century Six-Drawer Chest with Geometric Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English oak chest of drawers from the late 18th-early 19th century features a rectangular top
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small English 1920s Mottled Bamboo Three-Drawer Chest with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English small bamboo chest from the early 20th century with floral décor, mottled effects, three
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item
By Maitland Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith English Regency Style Leather Stacked Books 4 Drawer Chest. Item features tooled
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Late 20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
19th Century English 4-Drawer Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Figured Mahogany
Located in Charleston, SC
Very good 19th century English 4-drawer bowfront chest of drawers with figured mahogany on bracket
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 44 in D 22 in
English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
stunning oyster veneer, this English Georgian period walnut five-drawer chest circa 1800 will make for a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 31 in D 18.25 in
English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted blanket chest, entire exterior painted boldly with alternating dark and light
Category
Antique 1850s English Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
English 1800s George III Period Four-Drawer Painted Chest with Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period four-drawer painted wood chest with bracket feet from the early 1800s
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.25 in
18th Century English Five Drawer Oak Country Chest Sitting on a Stand
Located in London, GB
Circa 18th century Oak three larger drawer chest which sits on a stand and features drop handles
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 54.34 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in
English Geometric Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawer fronts of this oak geometric chest have applied shaped geometric moldings typical of
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Antique Early 1700s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The top and drawer fronts of this chest are inlaid with a band of bee's wing satinwood framed by
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Inlaid Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest is all original including the brasses. The top and drawer fronts are crossbanded with
Category
Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Oak Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest is crossbanded with a mahogany banded on the top and all drawer fronts. The top has
Category
Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Early 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English Georgian period early 19th century geometric front oak chest features a rectangular
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 21.5 in
English George III Period 1800s Oak Two Part Geometric Front Five Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III Period two part oak chest from the early 19th century, with geometric front
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
H 45.75 in W 40.5 in D 21 in
English 1860s Painted Wood Five-Drawer Chest with Turnip Feet and Wooden Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood chest from the mid-19th century, with five graduating drawers, turnip feet
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 40.75 in D 20.5 in
English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted chest, this two over three drawer chest has nicely faux wood painting
Category
Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Pine, Paint
English Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Unusual English elm country chest on stand with single drawer, scalloped apron and turned teardrop
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
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English Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English drawer chest you’re looking for. Each English drawer chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are 175 variations of the antique or vintage English drawer chest you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English drawer chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each English drawer chest bearing Georgian, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English drawer chest over the years, but those crafted by Air Ministry and Ebenezer Gomme are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an English Drawer Chest?
Prices for an English drawer chest start at $212 and top out at $15,500 with the average selling for $3,733.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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 English Drawer Chest
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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