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"Molto" Bamboo Chest of Drawers with leather binding
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo chest of drawers with leather bindings. Italian artisanal production.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Modern Leather Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather front chest of drawers, with three hand-woven leather drawer fronts in Moore & Giles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls
Located in Oakland, CA
Low chest of drawers from Sweden and imported from Denmark, constructed of pine with expressive
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers with Two Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
About this Chest of drawers with two drawers by Jacques Adnet
Chest of drawers with two drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Chest of Drawers Nabuk or Leather Upholstered Paint Pulls with Vetrite Insert
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
$17,261 / item
H 33.08 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Teak Chest of Drawers with Leather Handles by Fröseke Nybrofabrik, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Oirlo, LI
Small Teak wooden chest of drawers with leather handles by Fröseke Nybrofabrik, 1970s
This
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,100 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.66 in W 22.45 in D 12.6 in
ViNTAGE KILIM & BROWN LEATHER CHEST OF DRAWERS FINISHED WITH ANTIQUE PIN NAILs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collatable Victorian brown leather and Kilim upholstered chest of drawers
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$3,238 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 34.65 in D 17.72 in
Chest of Drawers “Pantalonnière” with Three Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
Chest of large drawers whose wooden structure is entirely sheathed in saddle stitched black
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$44,047
H 34.65 in W 50.01 in D 21.07 in
VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH AGED GREEN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
Drawers With Green Leather Inside the First Drawers.
A very well and well made solid chest of drawers
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$1,852
H 35.83 in W 29.14 in D 18.12 in
Rancho Chest of Drawers with White and Brown Cow-Hide and Genuine Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Rancho with natural white and brown cow-hide and
genuine leather. Four drawers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Cowhide
$7,142 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.77 in D 19.69 in
Modern Grey Leather Chest of 3 Drawers with Ivory White Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our custom chest of 3 drawers by Ercole Home is made up of three touch latch drawers. The faces of
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Art Glass, Mirror, Oak
$7,500 / item
H 31 in W 42 in D 16 in
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers with Pop Out Desk
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers with Pop Out Desk
Featuring a
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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Master Blaster" 21st Century Chest of Drawers with Ebony Inlays
By Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
This handmade chest of drawers was conceived by the designer Ivan Paradisi as a tribute to the
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Maple
$13,571
H 43.31 in W 41.34 in D 25.6 in
Knud Juul-Hansen Chest of Drawers with Integrated Vanity in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knud Juul-Hansen, chest of drawers with integrated vanity, teak, oak, mirrored glass, leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Oak, Teak
$8,450
H 36.62 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
21st Century Madeleine Chest of Drawers in Wood and Leather with Cloudy Onyx Top
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
luminous mix recalling the splendor of the settings of the Palace of Versailles.
Madeleine chest of drawers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
$41,684 / item
H 36.62 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Lexington Leather Wrapped Chest of Drawers - a Pr
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Drawers. Crafted with meticulous detail and wrapped in luxurious leather, these chests blend Bohemian
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$2,650 / set
H 32.25 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Neoclassic, 6671
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 drawers chest of drawers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Metal
$7,380 / item
H 90 in W 142 in D 60 in
Art Deco Style Sublime Chest of Drawers Made with Lacquer and Brass
Located in Seroa, PT
inspired contemporary design, the Sublime chest of drawers combines functionality with sober design. A
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$4,504 / item
H 31.89 in W 53.15 in D 20.48 in
Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
case height is 30.5 inches.
Depth is 18 inches.
Sliding door cabinet is 42 inches wide
Chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Modern 6-Drawer Pearl Leather Chest with Natural Steel Pulls by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The leather drawer chest by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer, with a Pearl leather front. Natural Steel
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
$10,900 / item
H 33 in W 64 in D 20 in
Jacques Quinet Leather Chest, France 1950's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Leather-clad chest of drawers with four drawers, leather stitched details and brass hardware
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Five Drawer Leather Top Bow Front Chest with Brushing Slide
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a Maitland Smith Georgian style tooled leather wrapped bow front chest with a two
Category
20th Century Philippine Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$795
H 29.75 in W 28 in D 18 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$11,500 / item
H 33 in W 64 in D 20 in
Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Gallery, above a conforming case fitted with three drawers, all with applied mounts, raised on
Cabriole
Category
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$5,625 Sale Price
25% Off
H 31 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in Wood, Parchment leather and Bronze Chromed
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury Sideboard with drawers
Materials: wood , parchment, Bronze chromed, glass
Style: Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
$20,000
H 39.77 in W 24.02 in D 86.62 in
19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century camphor wood British military Campaign two-piece chest of drawers features a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$7,738 Sale Price / set
31% Off
H 41.74 in W 38.59 in D 18.51 in
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in Reading, Berkshire
black leather
A Beautiful handcrafted Apothecary Chest. Each drawer has been indented and hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$6,449
H 26.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Unusual 19th Century Style Italian Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual Italian 19th-century style leather panel chest on stand, with nine drawers having monkey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Baroque Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Chelsea Leather 2-Drawer Nightstand with Forged Metal by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chelsea leather nightstand by Ercole Home is a two drawer front with a natural oak finish
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
$7,950 / item
H 22 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Walnut Belmont Cabinet with Oxblood Leather Pull Handles
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This cabinet features a solid walnut frame and walnut faced drawers.
Drawers are adorned with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian American Craftsman Commodes and C...
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser 2 Door with Leather Brass Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
pulls on the right side. Two leather doors with solid brass strips which conceal four pull out drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,995
H 32.75 in W 65.25 in D 18.5 in
Unrestored Amboina armchair with black leather seat
Located in Greven, DE
Amboina wood and covered in black patent leather, it is a real gem for any interior. The armchair is
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Unrestored Amboina armchair duo with black leather seats
Located in Greven, DE
Amboina wood with black patent leather and adds a touch of exclusivity to any room. The vintage charm is
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
$6,904 / item
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode Secretary with Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
leather top that pulls out. The interior cavity of the secretary has four drawers; two on the left-hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$5,995
H 38 in W 50 in D 22 in
Bamboo chest of drawers with legs and leather bindings – Molto Editions
Located in Roma, RM
Bamboo chest of drawers with leather bindings.
Product details
Dimensions: 104w x 94h x 46d cm
Category
2010s Italian Dressers
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
$6,250 / item
H 37.01 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Neoclassic, 5771
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 drawers chest of drawers, with leather handle and painted white decorations.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Tables
Materials
Metal
$6,547 / item
H 93 in W 130 in D 54 in
VINTAGE MILIARY CAMPAIGN SiDE END LAMP WINE BEDSIDE TABLE CHEST WITH DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Mahogany, green Leather and Brass Military Campaign style side table with drawers
Please note the delivery
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Night Stands
Materials
Brass
$823 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.28 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Jean-Luc Le Mounier, Contemporary Jewel Box with Finely Embroidered Doors
By Jean-Luc Le Mounier
Located in New York, NY
By employing ever-more complex techniques, wedding rare species of wood and precious metals in novel arrangements, and endowing each piece with incredible components, Jean-Luc Le Mou...
Category
2010s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
$58,000
H 48.5 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in
Tibetan Chest with original leather hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Tibetan chest, adorned with floral motif and Tibetan symbology. Notice the patina on the
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Sky Six-Drawers Kids Chest with Gray Lacquered Finish by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
Sky Six-Drawers Kids Chest with Gray Lacquered Finish by Circu Magical Furniture
The Sky Chest is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$11,800 / item
H 51.19 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Fantasy Air Three-Drawers Kids Chest with Gold Detail by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
Fantasy Air Three-Drawers Kids Chest with Gold Detail by Circu Magical Furniture
The Fantasy Air
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Nickel
$8,710 / item
H 29.53 in W 41.74 in D 21.26 in
Nighststand with Lacquered Case, Veneered Drawers Leather Panel Top
Located in Modugno, IT
Billy, part of the "Hoffman" collection, is a night side table with two push-pull drawers lacquered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
$5,208 / item
H 18.9 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Chests, with Secretary
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The two chests are drawers and one with a pullout desk unit.
The mahogany is inlaid with a lighter
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Bedside Commode with Retractable Wooden Step Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
short turned feet. The upper part has been transformed into a chest with an hinged top. The retractable
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Kyoto Bedside Table or Nightstand with Drawer, Walnut
By Michael Yates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leather are used in both versions. The case is shown here in natural finished walnut. 100% solid hardwood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hermès Tan Leather Chests with Drawers, Cabinets, Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini, Hermès, i4 Mariani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hermès Tan leather chests with drawers, Set of two cabinet armoires, i4 Mariani Italy 1970s. Guido
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
$13,910 / set
H 57 in W 24 in D 24 in
Chest of Drawers with Leather Pulls
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage wood chest of drawers with three drawers - leather handles have wooden dowels which slide
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Leather
Brown Leather Chest of Drawers with Nailheads
Located in Dallas, TX
A late 20th century leather cabinet with 5 center drawers and two doors. This brown leather cabinet
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maison Regain Chest of Drawers with Leather Handles
By Maison Regain
Located in Brussels, BE
and curved edge that offer a sleek and timeless form. The leather handles add a touch of authenticity
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Beech
Parzinger Style Large Chest with Four Leather Front Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency at its finest. Parzinger style large leather front drawer chest. Two large centre
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Leather Chest of Drawers, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Chest of drawers with a shagreen embossed leather wrapped case in our light overcast
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Leather
Modern Leather Chest of Drawers, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Chest of drawers with a shagreen embossed leather wrapped case in our dark tempest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Leather
Pierre Chapo Chest of Drawers with Leather Pulls, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York City, NY
Pierre Chapo chest of drawers with leather pulls, France, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chest of Drawers with Blue Leather by Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers in walnut with drawers covered in blue leather with iconic brass hardware by Tommi
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pragma Chest of Drawers with Hand Crafted Leather and Steel Details
Located in Paris, FR
Chest of drawers Pragma made with hand crafted Leather
category B, and steel structure and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$21,547 / item
H 42.92 in W 57.88 in D 19.69 in
French Chest of Drawers with Writing Top
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, in the Louis XVI style made of walnut and burled walnut. On the left side
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Harrods London Kennedy Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Writing Slope Desk
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chest of drawers which doubles as a writing bureau desk with double green leather desk tops
A very
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$2,401
H 32.68 in W 19.89 in D 14.77 in
Vintage Medium Sized Military Campaign Chest of Drawers with Green Leather Top
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale nice medium sized Military Campaign style chest of drawers with
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$1,852
H 28.15 in W 25.99 in D 18.12 in
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Leather Chest With Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of leather chest with drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique leather chest with drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 81 antique and vintage leather chest with drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Leather chest with drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of leather chest with drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Georgian leather chest with drawers are of considerable interest. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Harvey Probber each produced beautiful leather chest with drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Leather Chest With Drawers?
Leather chest with drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $560 and the highest can go for as much as $61,865.
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 Leather Chest With Drawers
- 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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