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Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine early 20th century Swedish modern gentleman's chest of drawers in birch, with nine drawers and
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
The timeless Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers designed by legendary designer Paul McCobb in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome chest of drawers! The two-tiered case has two overlay drawers in the top gallery
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Pine
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of Paul McCobb's most desirable designs, rare model 1013 gentleman's chest of drawers or tall
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 52 in W 36 in D 19 in
Rockford Furniture Art Deco Style Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
By Rockford National Furniture Company 1
Located in Dayton, OH
matchbook burled veneer along the front doors. The chest has two smaller dovetailed drawers along the top
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Directional and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Early 20th C. American Walnut Gentlemans Chest of Drawers Chifforobe 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful late Victorian style chest of drawers, circa 1910. Features a rectangular frame made
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 49 in W 40 in D 21 in
Italian Neo Classic Tall Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian Neoclassic styler mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the rectangular top above one
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Wood
1960s Jack Cartwright Rosewood Cabinet Dresser Founders Mid Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1960s Rosewood Walnut Armoire Wardrobe Dressing Cabinet
Gentleman's Chest
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
H 55 in W 48.07 in D 19.13 in
Micheal Taylor for Baker Furniture Chest Bookcase Far East Collection
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Germantown, MD
gentleman's chest of drawers. May also be used as a cabinet-chest commode by using the first two sections from
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome chest of drawers! It’s a long time since we last offered a Scottish chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique gentleman's tallboy. An English, walnut chest of drawers, dating to the
Category
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 46.86 in W 46.86 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century American Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser w/ Two Doors Compartment
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut two doors compartment five drawers high chest dresser cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 50 in W 40 in D 19 in
White Pickle Finish Two Doors Compartment Gentleman's Chest Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white pickle finish over mahogany dresser high chest.
Super solid craftsmanship
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Walnut One-Door 5 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
gentleman's high chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 40 in D 19 in
Federal Mahogany Tall Gentleman's Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Federal style mahogany and figured mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the bowfront reeded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Dressers
Materials
Wood
Tambour Door Side by Side 13 Drawers Large Teak Gentleman Chest Dresser Cabinet
By Danflex Systems, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury teak Danish modern side by side 13 drawers tambour door compartment high chest dresser
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 50 in W 49 in D 19 in
19th Century English Gentleman's Vanity Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gentleman's accessories. Operable drawers for storage. Excellent condition. With the chest opened, the full
Category
Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century mahogany gentleman's dressing chest.
The top drawer with a baized slide
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tall Gentleman's High Chest Mirrored Compartment
By Tommi Parzinger, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern tall high chest with mirrored compartment and brass figural pulls. There are
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Gentleman's Chest
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage walnut gentleman's chest designed by Paul McCobb for his iconic mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Coastal Carved Bamboo Trimmed Gentleman’s Chest
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage coastal gentleman’s chest with carved details and bamboo-trimmed accents, blending
Category
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1970s Danish Modern Teak Gentleman's Dresser Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Mid century dresser chest made of teak wood in the style of Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By Henkel Harris
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
William Hinn 2 Pieces Swedish Modern Chest on Chest Dresser Gentleman Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 2 part high chest of 4 drawers by William Hinn. Made in Sweden. Exposed
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Johannes Sorth Three Drawer Rosewood Gentleman's Chest
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Nexø
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 39.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 26.25" tall
Condition: In excellent original condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Vodder Style Bowtie Gentlemans Chest In Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 27.5" wide x 14.5" deep x 27.75" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
William Hinn “Exoskeleton” Gentleman Chest/Dresser, Sweden 1950
Located in Chicago, IL
William Hinn “Exoskeleton” Gentleman Chest/Dresser, Sweden 1950s. Two part 4 drawer chest. Matching
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Modern Gentlemans Chest in Teak + Oak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, oak
Measurements: 32.75? wide x 16.5? deep x 27.5? tall
Condition: In excellent original co...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Oak
Danish Modern Five Drawer Teak Gentlemans Chest
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5" wide x 18.5" deep x 31" tall
Condition: In excellent original condition...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Modernist Gentlemans Chest, Art Moderne, German, Mobelhaus Berghann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Moderne' Gentlemans storage Chest,Stunning two-tone. quilted satinwood and rosewood,,Made in
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
English George III Mahogany Gentleman's Secretaire Chest on Chest 1790-1819
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptionally fine and unusual George III period boldly figured mahogany secretaire chest on
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 67 in W 44 in D 23.25 in
Danish Modern Gentlemans Chest in Teak by Trekanten
By Trekanten
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Trekanten Møbelfabrik
Manufacturer: Trekanten Møbelfabrik
Era: 1950s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 32" wide x 17.5" deep x 34.75" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Johannes Sorth Orange Slice Gentlemans Chest in Teak
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Nexø
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.5″ wide x 17.75″ deep x 31″ tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
gentleman's chest
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 52.25 in W 36 in D 21.13 in
Bernhard Pederson and Son Tambour Front Rosewood Gentlemans Chest
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large impressive tambour front gentlemen chest. Nicely grained Rosewood panels on all four sides
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
has another drawer above a cupboard and on the right a further three drawers. The chest stands on bun
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These wonderful dressers/bachelor's chests were probably designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 46 in D 21 in
Broyhill Multidrawer Gentleman's Chest Dresser w/ Two Doors Compartments
By Broyhill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oak & burl wood multi-drawer chest credenza by Broyhill Premier. Stunning wood grain pattern and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Burl
Exposed Sculptural Legs Double Accordion Door Compartment 3 Drawers Gentleman's
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest dresser with beautiful exposed sculpted solid walnut legs. Two
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 46 in W 46 in D 20 in
Four Drawer Full Profile Gentlemans Chest in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 25.5" wide x 15.5" deep x 31" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Large Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Gentlemans Chest Armoire
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
traditional Chapter One Highboy, this "Gentleman's Chest" version is step up in style and function. The open
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
H 45.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.75 in
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
By Paul McCobb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Paul McCobb's gentleman's walnut chest with a fold down mirror Irwin line for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 44 in W 48 in D 19 in
Edmond Spence Walnut Brass Two Part High Gentleman's Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 2 part chest on chest dresser by Edmund Spence MINT!
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 40 in D 18 in
Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top
By Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sleek Art Deco gentleman's chest, in the style of Walter Dorwin Teague, American, circa 1930s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Burl
Bernhardt American Asian Campaign Mahogany Burl Dresser with Mirror
By Bernhardt
Located in Germantown, MD
, the gentleman chest of drawers and the queen Headboard.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Anglo-Japanese Lowboys
Materials
Brass
Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's nightstand. An English, mahogany bedside chest of drawers, dating to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Furniture
Materials
Wood
H 25.79 in W 19.89 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Italian Walnut Marquetry Gentleman's Semainier Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
feet.
A semainier is a tall, sometimes narrow, chest of drawers / bedroom commode, sometimes with
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
H 41 in W 25.5 in D 16 in
Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany sign painted chest of drawers, fisher gentleman’s outfitter shop display
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Paint
H 46 in W 47 in D 23 in
Danish Teak Mid-Century Tall Dresser Gentleman’s Chest Wardrobe
Located in Baltimore, MD
fooled by the term “Gentleman’s Chest” – this high functioning storage piece is really gender neutral
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak MidCentury Tall Dresser Armoire Dresser Wardrobe for Uldum Møbelfabr
By Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
/ gentleman’s chest features a column of eight drawers on the left side and a cabinet door on the right, that
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
H 52.88 in W 47.38 in D 19 in
Danish Teak Mid-Century Tall Dresser Wardrobe
Located in Baltimore, MD
fooled by the term “Gentleman’s Chest” – this high functioning storage piece is really gender neutral
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser Wardrobe tambour door
By Danflex Systems
Located in Baltimore, MD
highboy dresser/ gentleman’s chest features a column of six drawers on the left side and a tambour cabinet
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Tuscan Mediterranean Revival Style Walnut Nightstand Side Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
Country farmhouse farm house gentleman's style masculine petite chest of drawers commode low cabinet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 27.75 in W 23 in D 12 in
Edwardian Bow Front Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome mahogany gentleman's chest of drawers. Bookmatch mahogany veneer with crossbanding on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Deco Style Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style Mid-Century gentleman's dresser newly refinished in dark walnut. Five drawers for
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
18th Century George II mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality George II mahogany Gentleman's dressing chest circa 1750 .
The chest has a fully
Category
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
A Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from early 19 century
Located in Brussels, BE
A Biedermeier Gentlemans Chest of Drawers in wallnut veneer and two colums with ebonized ends.
Category
Antique 19th Century 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
Category
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 22.5 in
Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III
Located in Houston, TX
-back stand. Above a pull-out Writing surface and various drawers fitted for washing, shaving, commode
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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An assortment of gentlemans chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique gentlemans chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are all kinds of gentlemans chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Gentlemans chest of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Widdicomb Furniture Co. each produced beautiful gentlemans chest of drawers that are worth considering.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,556, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $23,007 highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Gentlemans Chest Of Drawers
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests 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 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 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 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 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 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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