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19th Century Mixed Wood Inlaid Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Tall antique mixed wood beautifully inlaid French lingerie chest of drawers having 7 dovetailed
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 52.25 in W 28.75 in D 16.5 in
Solid Cherry Lingerie Chest of Drawers, Circa 1980s
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Hig quality American made, tall narrow lingerie jewelry chest of drawers.
"This vintage Narrow
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Italian Mahogany Bombe Lingerie Chest of Drawers Marble Top Commode
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Italian bombe chest, commode or entry side table. Made of mahogany with a green marble top
Category
20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Midcentury, Chinoiserie Style, Red Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Gold Trim
Located in Asheville, NC
A handsome three foot tall, 3-drawer chest painted red with gold trim was quite popular in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Wicker Lift Top 7 Drawers Lingerie Chest of Drawers MINT
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Faux Bamboo Wicker Lift Top 7 Drawers Lingerie Chest of Drawers MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Pewter
H 55 in W 24 in D 19 in
Davis Cabinet Co Mahogany Semainier Chest Of Drawers
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Davis Cabinet Company Mahogany Semainier / lingerie Chest Of Drawers
Size is 22
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th Century French Marble Topped Brass Gallery Semainier Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
marble top and brass gallery rail Semainier lingerie chest of drawers
This French 19th century Louis XVI
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 55.71 in W 26.78 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Jewelry Chest
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers, a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Jewelry Chest
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your living space with this exquisite Vintage Louis XVI Style Tall Chest of Drawers, a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Bamboo Lingerie Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely lingerie chest in a bamboo and rattan style. Six drawers with accenting brown trim and
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver
Category
1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
, adding a touch of vintage charm to your space.
With six spacious drawers, it offers ample storage for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Wood
White Painted Lingerie Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
light distressing, adding a touch of vintage charm to your space.
With six spacious drawers, it offers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Wood
Chinoiserie Paint Decorated Lingerie Chest with Mother of Pearl Inlay C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
22.25"W x 12"D.
This antique Chinoiserie lingerie chest, dating to circa 1920, features four drawers
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
H 30 in W 22.25 in D 12 in
Lingerie Chest by Jere Osgood
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegantly crafted walnut lingerie chest with cedar interior, perfect for storing and preserving
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Country French Solid Cherry 7 Drawers Brass Hardware Lingerie Chest Dresser MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Solid Cherry 7 Drawers Brass Hardware Lingerie Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 58 in W 27 in D 18 in
American Chippendale Cherry Lingerie Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage tall chest of drawers with Chippendale style brass hardware. Five drawers, including two
Category
20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Tall 8 Drawers Ebonized Mahogany Lingerie High Chest Dresser
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact design unmarked most likely Dunbar or Harvey Prober chest with solid brass round drop pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 58 in W 28 in D 18 in
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of 19th century French lingerie chests with marble tops on seven drawer cases crafted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Danish Modern Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern Rosewood Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Lingerie Chests - Set of 2
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a rare set of Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Walnut Lingerie Chests
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Henning Korch
By Henning Korch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern rosewood lingerie chest by Henning Korch for Silkeborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine Mahogany Baker 8 Drawer Lingerie Chest Chippendale Style
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful vintage Baker Furnitue company lingerie chest in the Chippendale style. The
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Century Mahogany Eight-Drawer Lingerie Chest 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Style Century Mahogany Eight-Drawer Lingerie Chest 20thC
Measures - 54 3/8" x 25 7/8" x 17 1/2
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900
Measures - 37 1/4" x 16 1/2" x 12 3/8
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Michael Vanderbyl for Baker Furniture Archetype Mahogany Lingerie Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Vanderbyl
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Vanderbyl for Baker Furniture Archetype Mahogany Lingerie Chest
This chest measures: 24
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest. Hand crafted from
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 58.25 in W 36.25 in D 14.25 in
Blue Faux Bamboo Tall Narrow Painted Jewelry Lingerie Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
versatile piece could function well in a foyer, bathroom, bedroom storing lingerie and jewelry, or any room
Category
Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Lingerie Chest
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style seven-drawer lingerie chest or semainier
By Kindel
Category
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 55.25 in W 23.38 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser
By John Stuart, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Teak Lingerie Chest by Folster, Retailed By Maurice Villency NYC
By Maurice Villency
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful eight drawer Danish lingerie chest made by Folster’s of Denmark and retailed by Maurice
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
French Louis XV Kingwood Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Lingerie Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style lingerie chests or tall beside chests
France, Circa 1920s
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier
By Drexel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 42.25 in W 24 in D 16.5 in
Regency Style Faux Bamboo & Tooled Leather Lingerie Chest Att. Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style faux bamboo lingerie / jewelry chest comprised of tooled leather, fruitwood
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 42.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
French Louis XV Style Slender Lingerie Chest w/Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wood lingerie chest, with marble top and five drawers, from the 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 37.25 in W 14.5 in D 11.75 in
360 Degree Swivel Full Length Floor Mirror with Solid Poplar Lingerie Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
From its smooth top to its charming rounded swivel base, this beautiful mirror / lingerie chest
Category
Late 20th Century Malaysian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 52.5 in W 24.5 in D 17 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chest of drawers, usually tall and thin, originally intended for storing a week's supply of clothing
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 52 in W 14.25 in D 11 in
Milo Baughman Lingerie Chest for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing Milo Baughman lingerie chest for Glenn of California. Walnut drawers and top surface, with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Lingerie Chests
Located in Huntington, NY
7 drawer drop doors
open metal filigree inserts
open metal filigree inserts
Category
Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
1950s John Widdicomb Lingerie Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in Naples, FL
Widdicomb painted finish with gently antiqued hardware; wonderful carved detail; 7 drawers (each full width)
Category
Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
STICKLEY Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style semainier lingerie chest Stickley Furniture. Solid mahogany with brass hardware
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Lingerie Chest by David Ebner, 2012
By David N. Ebner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Masterful design and craftsmanship is featured in this very unique design by Ebner, one of the leading figures in Studio Furniture. See recently published book, "DAVID EBNER: STUDI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Commodes and C...
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest with Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A lingerie chest in the Chippendale style by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 53.25 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Inlaid Kingwood Marble Top Lingerie Chest - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique semainier chest in the French Louis XV style, unbranded. Constructed of kingwood with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Minimalist Danish Designed Teak Tall Lingerie Chest of Drawers
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Minimalist Danish designed teak tall lingerie chest of drawers. Rare form, clean and smoothly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Tall Lingerie Chest of Drawers.
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of tall lingerie/semanier chest of drawers. Newly refinished in black and calendula red
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hannes Wettstein "next Basic" Lingerie Chest of Drawers for Pallucco
By Hannes Wettstein, Pallucco
Located in Hanover, MA
Tall slim chest of drawers designed by the late Swiss architect and Industrial designer, Hannes
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Drexel Accolade Flip-Top Mirrored Vanity Lingerie Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Drexel, Century Furniture, Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Solid wood Campaign style tall chest of drawers made by esteemed US furniture maker Drexel Heritage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 56 in W 20.5 in D 15.75 in
Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rattan Lingerie chest of drawers with brass hardware.
Vertical shaped with multiple drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Stamped Jansen Lingerie Chest
Located in Manhasset, NY
A French Louis XVI style lingerie chest of drawers, circa 1940, a white & gray veined marble top
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Drexel Mid Century Campaign Style Accolade II Semanier Lingerie Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming Lingerie Chest or Semanier by Drexel, circa 1979. The chest is part of their Accolade
Category
Vintage 1970s Campaign Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 56 in W 16 in D 21.5 in
French Directoire Style Mahogany Lingerie Chest by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine French Directoire style mahogany lingerie chest of drawers, the rectangular top with bronze
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 9 Drawer Chippendale Highboy
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chippendale Highboy
Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or lingerie chest of
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Semainier
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Italian midcentury hand decorated tall chest of drawers - lingerie semainier. circa 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Lingerie Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This mahogany lingerie chest has a shaped marble top that is white with light gray veining. The
Category
Antique 1850s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Lingerie Cabinet Nightstand with Keys
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French Country Oak Chest of Drawers Lingerie Cabinet~~3 Drawers ~~HIGHLY CARVED
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 35 in W 23 in D 15.5 in
Mahogany Diminutive Lingerie Chest
Located in Manhasset, NY
A charming English mahogany lingerie chest, circa 1920s, the rectangular top over a long conforming
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Patchwork Burl Lingerie Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lingerie chest, veneered in olivewood patchwork burl, having slight serpentine front, seven drawers
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hickory Lingerie Chest
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Hickory Lingerie Chest, a high quality piece of furniture from top
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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Lingerie Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of lingerie chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all lingerie chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Lingerie chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Louis XVI lingerie chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made lingerie chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, George Nelson and Thomasville are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Lingerie Chest Of Drawers?
Lingerie chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,535, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $8,500.
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 Lingerie Chest Of Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lingerie chest is used to neatly organize and store undergarments. This compact chest of drawers can also be used to store other items around the house, allowing for versatile styling. On 1stDibs, find an array of lingerie chests.
- 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, 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 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 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 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 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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