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Pair of Italian White and Parcel-Gilt Chests
Pair of Italian White and Parcel-Gilt Chests

Pair of Italian White and Parcel-Gilt Chests

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This lovely pair of Italian white painted and parcel-gilt three-drawer chests have drawer faces

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Northern Renaissance Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Unusual 1970s Faux Bois & Mirror Dresser
Unusual 1970s Faux Bois & Mirror Dresser

Unusual 1970s Faux Bois & Mirror Dresser

Located in Chicago, IL

held in place by cast brass hardware, and the top of the chest is mirrored. Very much in the style of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

By Barney Flagg, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut highboy dresser or gentleman's chest with unique flip-up

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art
Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art

Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A very decorative English pine dressing chest of three drawers with an attractive honey hue and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Folk Art Painted Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Pine, Paint

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers and Armoire with Inlays, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers and Armoire with Inlays, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers and Armoire with Inlays, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

For your consideration this stylish Italian bedroom suite of the 1950s, composed by Chest of

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Deco Marble-Top Mahogany Dressers with Mirrors, Pair
Antique French Art Deco Marble-Top Mahogany Dressers with Mirrors, Pair

Antique French Art Deco Marble-Top Mahogany Dressers with Mirrors, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique French Art Deco dresser chests with mirrors France, circa 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Dillingham Esprit Walnut Highboy Dresser With Built-in Mirror & Jewelry Box
Dillingham Esprit Walnut Highboy Dresser With Built-in Mirror & Jewelry Box

Dillingham Esprit Walnut Highboy Dresser With Built-in Mirror & Jewelry Box

By Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in Chattanooga, TN

compartments just below the mirror. This tall chest of drawers has all original walnut surfaces and five deep

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

Pair of black lacquer Modern Campaign style Nightstands
Pair of black lacquer Modern Campaign style Nightstands

Pair of black lacquer Modern Campaign style Nightstands

Located in Danville, CA

Handsome pair of gloss black lacquer Modern Campaign style chests with mirror polished aluminum

Category

Vintage 1970s American Night Stands

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Art Deco Silvered Nightstands
Pair of Art Deco Silvered Nightstands

Pair of Art Deco Silvered Nightstands

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Art Deco style silver leaf and antiqued trellis hand mirrored bedside chest of drawers, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Silvered Nightstand
Art Deco Silvered Nightstand

Art Deco Silvered Nightstand

Located in Westwood, NJ

An Art Deco style silver leaf and antiqued trellis hand mirrored bedside chest of drawers, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of Custom Mirrored Chests
Pair of Custom Mirrored Chests

Pair of Custom Mirrored Chests

Located in New York, NY

Pair of custom églomisé mirrored chests. Has three drawers and the legs are chromed metal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mirrored Chests with Silvered Detail
Pair of Mirrored Chests with Silvered Detail

Pair of Mirrored Chests with Silvered Detail

By Nancy Corzine

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Pair of mirrored chests with silver details and four drawers by Nancy Corzine.

Category

Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

Glamorous Mirrored Chest circa 1940s
Glamorous Mirrored Chest circa 1940s

Glamorous Mirrored Chest circa 1940s

By Frances Elkins

Located in Atlanta, GA

Glamorous mirrored chest, American, circa 1940s. Retains it's wonderful distressed original patina

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Located in Stamford, CT

French Hollywood Regency style mirrored chest of drawers.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1960s French Englomise Mirrored Chests / Side Tables Att. Maison Jansen, Pair
1960s French Englomise Mirrored Chests / Side Tables Att. Maison Jansen, Pair

1960s French Englomise Mirrored Chests / Side Tables Att. Maison Jansen, Pair

By Maison Jansen

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of 960s French englomise mirrored chest or side tables attributed to Maison Jansen

Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Guy Barker for Ello Mid-Century Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Guy Barker for Ello Mid-Century Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Guy Barker for Ello Mid-Century Mirrored Chest of Drawers

By Guy Barker, Ello Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

Mid-Century mirrored chest of drawers designed by Guy Barker for Ello. The chest features sleek

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Modern Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Contemporary Modern Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Contemporary Modern Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish modern chest of drawers features antiqued mirror finish with sturdy metal base. Unique

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

1970s Italian Mirrored Chest of Drawers
1970s Italian Mirrored Chest of Drawers

1970s Italian Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

Substantial chest of three drawers beautifully detailed with silver panel mirrored top and drawer

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Piter Hvidt Solid Teak Concealed Vanity Mirror Chest
Piter Hvidt Solid Teak Concealed Vanity Mirror Chest

Piter Hvidt Solid Teak Concealed Vanity Mirror Chest

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern solid teak chest with drop front vanity can be use as a small drop front desk

Category

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

Vintage mirrored chest of drawers by RUF International, 1970s
Vintage mirrored chest of drawers by RUF International, 1970s

Vintage mirrored chest of drawers by RUF International, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage chest of drawers with a suede case and mirrored glass drawers with brass handles by RUF

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Velvet, Mirror

Set of Brass and Mirror Chest of Drawers/ Sideboards, Renato Zevi for Metal Arte
Set of Brass and Mirror Chest of Drawers/ Sideboards, Renato Zevi for Metal Arte

Set of Brass and Mirror Chest of Drawers/ Sideboards, Renato Zevi for Metal Arte

By Metalarte, Renato Zevi

Located in Echt, NL

. The four drawers have gold mirrored glass fronts finished with a brass trim. We offer a variety of

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Four-Drawer Etched Mirrored and Walnut Chest
Four-Drawer Etched Mirrored and Walnut Chest

Four-Drawer Etched Mirrored and Walnut Chest

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1930s mirrored chest of drawers, found in France. Mirrored top with scrolled edges, walnut

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Vintage French Silver-Leaf Mirrored Dresser in the Style of Louis XV c1940's
Vintage French Silver-Leaf Mirrored Dresser in the Style of Louis XV c1940's

Vintage French Silver-Leaf Mirrored Dresser in the Style of Louis XV c1940's

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

During the past few decades, we have had many mirrored pieces of furniture and I always found it

Category

Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver Leaf

Modern Brass and Mirror Jewelry Chest
Modern Brass and Mirror Jewelry Chest

Modern Brass and Mirror Jewelry Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

form, perfect for bedroom or dressing room decor. Mirror and brass finish add elegance to this

Category

20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Ello Mirrored Lingerie Chests
Pair of Ello Mirrored Lingerie Chests

Pair of Ello Mirrored Lingerie Chests

By Ello Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful pair of vintage Ello six-drawer lingerie chests, circa 1970s. These mid century modern

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

Mirrored 1920s-40s Chest of Drawers, France
Mirrored 1920s-40s Chest of Drawers, France

Mirrored 1920s-40s Chest of Drawers, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Old French chest of drawers from around the 1920s-40s, in Venetian style, with mirrored glass on

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Nancy Corzine Mirrored Clad Chest
Nancy Corzine Mirrored Clad Chest

Nancy Corzine Mirrored Clad Chest

By Nancy Corzine

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Nancy Corzine mirror clad bow front chest, late 20th century.

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

20th Century Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror
20th Century Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror

20th Century Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian chest of drawers with mirror from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved walnut and burl

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Single Mirrored Art Deco Style Commode/Chest of Drawers
Single Mirrored Art Deco Style Commode/Chest of Drawers

Single Mirrored Art Deco Style Commode/Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Single Mirrored Art Deco Style Commode/Chest of Drawers

Category

Early 2000s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mirrored  Art Deco Three Drawer Chest with Brass Accents
Mirrored  Art Deco Three Drawer Chest with Brass Accents

Mirrored Art Deco Three Drawer Chest with Brass Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful French mirrored three (3) drawer chest/commode in the Jansen style, circa 1940

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Distressed Mirrored Commode, Dresser or Chest
Hollywood Regency Style Distressed Mirrored Commode, Dresser or Chest

Hollywood Regency Style Distressed Mirrored Commode, Dresser or Chest

Located in Plainview, NY

A quality Hollywood Regency style three drawer commode, dresser or chest. The commode features

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

20th Italian Chest of Drawers Mirror, Walnut, Portoro Marble
20th Italian Chest of Drawers Mirror, Walnut, Portoro Marble

20th Italian Chest of Drawers Mirror, Walnut, Portoro Marble

Located in Buggiano, IT

Italian chest of drawers with big mirror and with four drawers, in walnut, curved on the sides, art

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Fir

Pair of Chests with Faux Bamboo Mirrors
Pair of Chests with Faux Bamboo Mirrors

Pair of Chests with Faux Bamboo Mirrors

Located in New York, NY

Lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer chests with faux bamboo framed mirrors. Great

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest of Drawers Brass and Mirror by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970s
Chest of Drawers Brass and Mirror by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970s

Chest of Drawers Brass and Mirror by Renato Zevi, Italy, 1970s

By Renato Zevi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Chest of drawers commode or dresser by the designer Renato Zevi. Black lacquered wood, brass and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Huge Ralph Lauren Pollard Oak Chest of Drawers Tallboy with Mirrors
Huge Ralph Lauren Pollard Oak Chest of Drawers Tallboy with Mirrors

Huge Ralph Lauren Pollard Oak Chest of Drawers Tallboy with Mirrors

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Ralph Lauren Pollard oak chest of drawers tallboy

Category

2010s English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers with Matching Mirror - Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers with Matching Mirror - Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers with Matching Mirror - Italy, 1950

By Stildomus

Located in Girona, Girona

Chest of four drawers in solid wood veneered with a thick walnut veneer, dovetailed, handles and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Chinoiserie Mirrored Top Chest of Drawers Dresser, circa 1940s
Art Deco Chinoiserie Mirrored Top Chest of Drawers Dresser, circa 1940s

Art Deco Chinoiserie Mirrored Top Chest of Drawers Dresser, circa 1940s

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Something of a show-stopper, this gorgeous chest of drawers is of remarkable quality with fantastic

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Oak, Paint

1980s Desk, Secretaire, Chest, Glossy Black Lacquer & Mirrors by Sormani, Italy
1980s Desk, Secretaire, Chest, Glossy Black Lacquer & Mirrors by Sormani, Italy

1980s Desk, Secretaire, Chest, Glossy Black Lacquer & Mirrors by Sormani, Italy

By Sormani, Luigi Sormani

Located in Arosio, IT

, thanks to the two mirrors on the side of the small drawers.  The lush of the 1980s is fully

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Commode, Nightstand or Chest, a Pair
Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Commode, Nightstand or Chest, a Pair

Art Deco Style Nancy Corzine Mirrored Commode, Nightstand or Chest, a Pair

By Nancy Corzine

Located in Plainview, NY

A stunning pair of Art Deco style Nancy Corzine Collette mirrored commodes, nightstands or chests

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Chest with Flip Up Mirror
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Chest with Flip Up Mirror

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Chest with Flip Up Mirror

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ten-drawer gentleman's chest with flip up mirror By John

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Low Chest of Drawers Black Lacquer, Grey Mirror Glass
Italian Mid-Century Low Chest of Drawers Black Lacquer, Grey Mirror Glass

Italian Mid-Century Low Chest of Drawers Black Lacquer, Grey Mirror Glass

Located in Salzburg, AT

Fantastic Italian chest of drawers from the 1950s with six drawers the surface is re-lacquered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Sycamore

Pair of Mirrored Two-Drawer Judy Commodes or Chests
Pair of Mirrored Two-Drawer Judy Commodes or Chests

Pair of Mirrored Two-Drawer Judy Commodes or Chests

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of mirrored two-drawer commodes or chests. A fine pair of beveled mirrored two-drawer commodes

Category

Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 20th Century Inlaid Birch Dressing Chest and Mirror
Early 20th Century Inlaid Birch Dressing Chest and Mirror

Early 20th Century Inlaid Birch Dressing Chest and Mirror

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Superb quality vanity dressing chest and mirror, circa 1900. Three graduating drawers each strung

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

RJ Horner Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers with Mirror
RJ Horner Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers with Mirror

RJ Horner Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers with Mirror

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century RJ Horner faux bamboo dresser and mirror. Dresser features unique craftsmanship with

Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV St Walnut & Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers & Mirror, c 1900
French Louis XV St Walnut & Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers & Mirror, c 1900

French Louis XV St Walnut & Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers & Mirror, c 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

Antique commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1900 Walnut with carved

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers Vanity with Marble Top and Hinging Mirror
Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers Vanity with Marble Top and Hinging Mirror

Late 19th Century Chest of Drawers Vanity with Marble Top and Hinging Mirror

Located in Lisse, NL

consists of a striking chest of drawers and an adjustable mirror in a walnut frame. The chest of drawers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Marble, Brass

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1830 with Mirrored Veneer
German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1830 with Mirrored Veneer

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1830 with Mirrored Veneer

Located in Halle, DE

. Charming appearance with the mirrored front veneer makes the chest very decorative. I presume that it is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Scandinavian teak chest of drawers with dressing table and mirror
Scandinavian teak chest of drawers with dressing table and mirror

Scandinavian teak chest of drawers with dressing table and mirror

Located in Brescia, IT

Chest of drawers with mirror Scandinavian cabinet with dual function as a chest of drawers and

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Chest of Drawers in Black Mirror with Ivory Glass Handle
Chest of Drawers in Black Mirror with Ivory Glass Handle

Chest of Drawers in Black Mirror with Ivory Glass Handle

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful and elegant black mirrored commode. Spectacular ivory glass handle. Two-brake drawers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers in Black Mirror with Ivory Glass Handle
Chest of Drawers in Black Mirror with Ivory Glass Handle

Chest of Drawers in Black Mirror with Ivory Glass Handle

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful and elegant black mirrored commode. Spectacular ivory glass handle. Two-brake drawers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Drop Down Vanity Folding Mirror High Chest Dresser in Light Walnut
Drop Down Vanity Folding Mirror High Chest Dresser in Light Walnut

Drop Down Vanity Folding Mirror High Chest Dresser in Light Walnut

By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern light walnut faux bamboo pulls hardware high chest dresser with a lift away

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers with Mirror Wood Parchment Brass Vintage Italy, 1950s
Chest of Drawers with Mirror Wood Parchment Brass Vintage Italy, 1950s

Chest of Drawers with Mirror Wood Parchment Brass Vintage Italy, 1950s

Located in Milano, IT

A chest of drawers with mirror, wood covered with parchment paper, engraved decorations on the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Mirrored Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mirrored chests available for sale. Frequently made of glass, wood and mirror, all mirrored chests available were constructed with great care. There are 675 antique and vintage mirrored chests for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 53 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mirrored chests available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mirrored chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco mirrored chests are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small mirrored chests measuring 1 inches across. Ello, Glustin Creation and Debra Folz each produced beautiful mirrored chests that are worth considering.

How Much are Mirrored Chests?

Prices for mirrored chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mirrored chests begin at $499 and can go as high as $59,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,382.

Finding the Right Commodes And 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 Mirrored Chests
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

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