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Prof Dressers/ Commodes, Vanities, Servers with Mirrors, Late 9th Century
Prof Dressers/ Commodes, Vanities, Servers with Mirrors, Late 9th Century

Prof Dressers/ Commodes, Vanities, Servers with Mirrors, Late 9th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Dressers/ Commodes with Mirrors; mixed woods to many art nouveau furniture; original

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

A Louis XV Style Green Painted Commode with Trumeau MIrror
A Louis XV Style Green Painted Commode with Trumeau MIrror

A Louis XV Style Green Painted Commode with Trumeau MIrror

Located in New York, NY

painted base opening to a fixed shelf. The mirror incorporating an oil painting on canvas depicting a

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare Neoclassical American "French" Bureau with Dressing Mirror, circa 1820
Rare Neoclassical American "French" Bureau with Dressing Mirror, circa 1820

Rare Neoclassical American "French" Bureau with Dressing Mirror, circa 1820

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A fine and rarely encountered early example of this French influenced form that was produced in New York in the first quarter of the 19th century. Two related examples are known by t...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Mirrored Commode with Brass Mounts and Glass Rod Handles c.1970
Italian Mirrored Commode with Brass Mounts and Glass Rod Handles c.1970

Italian Mirrored Commode with Brass Mounts and Glass Rod Handles c.1970

Located in London, GB

An incredibly stylish Italian mirrored commode c1970. The top inset with brass banding above three

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Miirored 3-Drawer Commodes
Pair of Miirored 3-Drawer Commodes

Pair of Miirored 3-Drawer Commodes

Located in Water Mill, NY

Attractive pair of 3-drawer mirrored commodes with beveled mirror

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

Semainier
Semainier

Semainier

Sold|$7,500

Semainier

Very interesting Chest with 7 drawers all in mirror .

Category

Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Incredible Art Deco Dressing Cabinet by Joseph Platt
Incredible Art Deco Dressing Cabinet by Joseph Platt

Incredible Art Deco Dressing Cabinet by Joseph Platt

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Talk about great design! Created with space in mind, the side of this extra tall chest swings open

Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

1960's Cabinet by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
1960's Cabinet by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani

1960's Cabinet by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani

By Claudio Salocchi

Located in London, GB

An iconic rosewood cabinet - chest of drawers /desk/dressing table - by Claudio Salocchi for

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Green Painted Semanier on Ball Feet, Chinese Deco, 1920s
Green Painted Semanier on Ball Feet, Chinese Deco, 1920s

Green Painted Semanier on Ball Feet, Chinese Deco, 1920s

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Tall narrow green painted wood semanier, seven drawer cabinet, on ball feet, with small mirror

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Exceptional Pair of Sideboards by Pierre Cardin Evolution Ed. C.1970
Exceptional Pair of Sideboards by Pierre Cardin Evolution Ed. C.1970

Exceptional Pair of Sideboards by Pierre Cardin Evolution Ed. C.1970

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Paris, FR

painted wood, mirrors. Very good condition Inside : Sideboard 1 features two shelves on each opening

Category

Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mirror

High Boy Polished Dresser and Vanity
High Boy Polished Dresser and Vanity

High Boy Polished Dresser and Vanity

Located in Oakland, CA

Polished steel dresser with vanity mirror.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Ello Cabinet/dresser  with  Polished and Brushed Pattern
Ello Cabinet/dresser  with  Polished and Brushed Pattern

Ello Cabinet/dresser with Polished and Brushed Pattern

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Ello Dresser with bold patterned doors in polished and brushed chrome. Top is mirrored and

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

John Stuart Ebonized mahoghany upright vanity dresser
John Stuart Ebonized mahoghany upright vanity dresser

John Stuart Ebonized mahoghany upright vanity dresser

Located in New York, NY

reveals drawers on the inside with a lift up mirrored middle portion.Newly restored open grain finish is

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

John Stuart  Upright Vanity Dresser
John Stuart  Upright Vanity Dresser

John Stuart Upright Vanity Dresser

Located in New York, NY

reveals drawers on the inside with a lift up mirrored middle portion. Newly restored open grain finish is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

John Stuart Ebonized mahoghany upright vanity dresser
John Stuart Ebonized mahoghany upright vanity dresser

John Stuart Ebonized mahoghany upright vanity dresser

Located in New York, NY

reveals drawers on the inside with a lift up mirrored middle portion.Newly restored open grain finish is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Paul McCobb for Calvin  Commode/Vanity
Paul McCobb for Calvin  Commode/Vanity

Paul McCobb for Calvin Commode/Vanity

Located in US

Rare McCobb Piece with Opening Top Lined in Mirror. Four Drawers. Surrounded in Brass Trim

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Silver Leaf  Art Deco Dresser by Johann Tapp Chicago
Fabulous Silver Leaf  Art Deco Dresser by Johann Tapp Chicago

Fabulous Silver Leaf Art Deco Dresser by Johann Tapp Chicago

By Johan Tapp

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a very elegant Art Deco silver leafed dresser. It has eight bakelite original drawer pulls and four very large, deep drawers for storage. The beautiful silvered glass shows m...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

C. 1910 English Bamboo , Grassmat  and Choinoiserie Cabinet
C. 1910 English Bamboo , Grassmat  and Choinoiserie Cabinet

C. 1910 English Bamboo , Grassmat and Choinoiserie Cabinet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

top shelf with a little drawer, and a mounted gimbled beveled mirror. This can work as many things

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Mirror

BAMBOO DRESSER
BAMBOO DRESSER

BAMBOO DRESSER

Sold|$2,250

BAMBOO DRESSER

Located in Sheffield, MA

Three-drawer bamboo dresser with glove box & swivel beveled glass mirror. Top surface, set-back

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Bamboo, Seagrass, Mirror

Pair of Ebonized Chiffoniers, circa 1860
Pair of Ebonized Chiffoniers, circa 1860

Pair of Ebonized Chiffoniers, circa 1860

Located in Stamford, CT

original mirrors feature an antiqued finish.  

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Huib Hoste Modernist Entrance Hall Cabinet
Huib Hoste Modernist Entrance Hall Cabinet

Huib Hoste Modernist Entrance Hall Cabinet

By Huib Hoste

Located in Brussels, BE

Modernist cabinet designed by Huib Hoste in 1935 for the house of the Doctor Lens. Provenance: Huis Lens, Mechelen, Belgium.

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

Commode by Carlo di Carli, Sormani Edition, Italy, circa 1960
Commode by Carlo di Carli, Sormani Edition, Italy, circa 1960

Commode by Carlo di Carli, Sormani Edition, Italy, circa 1960

By Sormani, Carlo di Carli

Located in New York, NY

Off-white lacquered wood three drawer chest, fitted with a dark mirrored glass top and patinated

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1970's Black Laquered 4 Drawers Commode, France
1970's Black Laquered 4 Drawers Commode, France

1970's Black Laquered 4 Drawers Commode, France

By Roche Bobois

Located in NANTES, FR

mirror on the top. It has 4 big drawers that will allow to store a lot of things. The laquer is in very

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

George Nelson for Miller
George Nelson for Miller

George Nelson for Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Miami, FL

Great Set of "Thin Edge" Dressers by George Nelson featuring the pop up mirror with built in

Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Porcelain, Rosewood

Raymond Loewy Df-2000 Valet, circa 1960
Raymond Loewy Df-2000 Valet, circa 1960

Raymond Loewy Df-2000 Valet, circa 1960

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Villeurbanne, Rhone Alpes

mirror. The others are storage drawers including shoe drawer, all in red plastic ABS color. At the back

Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Plastic, Laminate

An  American Modernist Skyscraper Cabinet by Paul T Frankl
An  American Modernist Skyscraper Cabinet by Paul T Frankl

An American Modernist Skyscraper Cabinet by Paul T Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

An Important American Modernist Skyscraper Cabinet by Paul T Frankl

Category

Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver Leaf

Midcentury Walnut Revolving Valet Dresser Cabinet
Midcentury Walnut Revolving Valet Dresser Cabinet

Midcentury Walnut Revolving Valet Dresser Cabinet

Located in North Hollywood, CA

second side which consists of two elongated doors. When opened, a full length mirror is revealed. The

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Fabulous High Gloss Lacquered Neo Ming Cabinet
Fabulous High Gloss Lacquered Neo Ming Cabinet

Fabulous High Gloss Lacquered Neo Ming Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

cabinet. Can be used as a sideboards, chest of drawers, console etc.. Leather embossed inserts in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

deco mirrored double chest of drawers
deco mirrored double chest of drawers

deco mirrored double chest of drawers

Located in New York, NY

Mirrored 9 drawer chest with mirrored interior drawers

Category

Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Herter Ebonized Chest with Mirror [Signed]
Herter Ebonized Chest with Mirror [Signed]

Herter Ebonized Chest with Mirror [Signed]

By Herter Brothers

Located in Southport, CT

its pinstriped borders – as well as its incised and reeded detailing and spindled crest – this chest

Category

Antique 19th Century American Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Chest and Mirror by Kai Kristiansen
Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Chest and Mirror by Kai Kristiansen

Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Chest and Mirror by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik

Located in Chicago, IL

himself, Kai Kristiansen. Made in Denmark, the framed teak mirror tops a two drawer Teak chest, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Teak

1930's Simmons Furniture Chest of Drawers w/Mirror
1930's Simmons Furniture Chest of Drawers w/Mirror

1930's Simmons Furniture Chest of Drawers w/Mirror

By Simmons Company Furniture

Located in Culver City, CA

Art Deco/Modern Style 1930's brushed steel dresser with original arched top pivoting mirror. This

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Mid Century 4 Drawer Mirrored Dresser/ Chest of Drawers
Mid Century 4 Drawer Mirrored Dresser/ Chest of Drawers

Mid Century 4 Drawer Mirrored Dresser/ Chest of Drawers

Located in Hialeah, FL

Mirrored Dresser, Silver Detail, Heavy and Solid Piece of Furniture.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Dressers

Materials

Glass, Wood

American Folk Miniature Chest, Carved Native American Figures
American Folk Miniature Chest, Carved Native American Figures

American Folk Miniature Chest, Carved Native American Figures

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Miniature Victorian renaissance revival walnut dresser with mirror. The outstanding carved Native

Category

Antique 19th Century American Early Victorian Painted Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bedside chests by James Mont
Bedside chests by James Mont

Bedside chests by James Mont

Located in Newburgh, NY

Ensuite with our chests and mirrors, this elegant pair of bedside chests by james Mont, of note is

Category

20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Rosewood and White Lacquered Dressing Table
Midcentury Rosewood and White Lacquered Dressing Table

Midcentury Rosewood and White Lacquered Dressing Table

Located in Tourcoing, FR

white lacquered, a triptych mirror and three chests of drawers decorated with diamond shape handles.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

1950's  bi-color lacquered credenza by Modernage
1950's  bi-color lacquered credenza by Modernage

1950's bi-color lacquered credenza by Modernage

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

nickel hardware. We have the original [ all glass ] mirror that went above this chest. It is priced $ 500

Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Magnificent Sheraton Carved Dressing Bureau w/ Brass, Salem
Magnificent Sheraton Carved Dressing Bureau w/ Brass, Salem

Magnificent Sheraton Carved Dressing Bureau w/ Brass, Salem

Located in Providence, RI

chest and mirror, and that was at the Flayderman sale in 1931. Note, while that example and ours both

Category

Antique 19th Century American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Vintage Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Vintage Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa mid-20th century vintage Hollywood Regency style mirrored chest of drawers with gold gilded

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Modern Design Mirrored Chest
Modern Design Mirrored Chest

Modern Design Mirrored Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Futuristic modern design chest with a clear mirror finish and five drawers.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Mid-Century Mirrored Chest of Drawer, 1940s
French Mid-Century Mirrored Chest of Drawer, 1940s

French Mid-Century Mirrored Chest of Drawer, 1940s

Located in Roubaix, FR

Three drawers French Mid-Century beechwood original painting and carved glass mirrored chest, circa

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

French 1930s Mirrored Chest of Drawers
French 1930s Mirrored Chest of Drawers

French 1930s Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Located in Geneva, IL

copper colored mirror clad wood 4 drawer dresser. Vintage the late 1930s Paris. Lucite drawer

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lucite, Mirror

Antique Mirrored Art Deco Chest Drawers Commode Glass, 1930s
Antique Mirrored Art Deco Chest Drawers Commode Glass, 1930s

Antique Mirrored Art Deco Chest Drawers Commode Glass, 1930s

Located in De Klinge, BE

Wonderful Art Deco mirrored chest of drawers or commode. Elegant piece which we date to the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Mirrored Venetian Glass Two-Drawer Chest, 1950s
Mid-Century Mirrored Venetian Glass Two-Drawer Chest, 1950s

Mid-Century Mirrored Venetian Glass Two-Drawer Chest, 1950s

Located in Austin, TX

A beguiling Mid-Century Venetian mirrored glass nightstand and chest of drawers, circa 1950. Four

Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Birch

Modern Mirrored and Brass Chest of Drawers
Modern Mirrored and Brass Chest of Drawers

Modern Mirrored and Brass Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1970s modern brass and smoked glass chest of drawers features a glass top and three large

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Midcentury Venetian Mirrored Glass Chest with Black Wooden Frame, 1950s
French Midcentury Venetian Mirrored Glass Chest with Black Wooden Frame, 1950s

French Midcentury Venetian Mirrored Glass Chest with Black Wooden Frame, 1950s

Located in Austin, TX

A stylish midcentury Venetian mirrored glass chest of drawers with painted black mahogany frame

Category

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

Materials

Mirror, Lucite, Mahogany

Pair of Chest of Drawers with Mirror Polished Steel Drawer Fronts
Pair of Chest of Drawers with Mirror Polished Steel Drawer Fronts

Pair of Chest of Drawers with Mirror Polished Steel Drawer Fronts

Located in Portland, OR

Each chest has two single drawers and a double on the bottom. They are refinished in a black open

Category

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

Materials

Oak

Pair of Italian Modern Mirror, Nickel, Brass and Copper Three-Drawer Chests
Pair of Italian Modern Mirror, Nickel, Brass and Copper Three-Drawer Chests

Pair of Italian Modern Mirror, Nickel, Brass and Copper Three-Drawer Chests

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular top above three drawers with diamond facets over a nickeled plinth with block legs.

Category

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

19th Century Mahogany Empire Gentleman's Shaving Chest
19th Century Mahogany Empire Gentleman's Shaving Chest

19th Century Mahogany Empire Gentleman's Shaving Chest

Located in Southampton, NY

Empire gentleman's shaving chest. Serpentine top lifts open to reveal marble lined interior and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Faux Bamboo Side Lock Chest by Horner
Faux Bamboo Side Lock Chest by Horner

Faux Bamboo Side Lock Chest by Horner

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1870s-1880s faux bamboo Bird's Eye Maple side lock chest by Horner. The five drawer chest is

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Birdseye Maple

Faux Bamboo Low Three Drawer Chest by Horner
Faux Bamboo Low Three Drawer Chest by Horner

Faux Bamboo Low Three Drawer Chest by Horner

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1870-1880s faux bamboo three drawer Bird's Eye Maple chest with mirror by Horner. Made in the

Category

20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Birdseye Maple

Tortoise Shell Burnt Bamboo & Grass Cloth Dressing Chest
Tortoise Shell Burnt Bamboo & Grass Cloth Dressing Chest

Tortoise Shell Burnt Bamboo & Grass Cloth Dressing Chest

Located in Southampton, NY

Tortoise shell like burnt bamboo & grass cloth dressing chest with pivoting mirror with lacquer

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Antique 19th Century British Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Pair of English Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Pair of English Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers

Pair of English Georgian Chippendale Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

that has been finished in a rich mahogany color stain. Adorning the facade of the chests are mirrored

Category

Early 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage, Pair of Mirrored Dressers, Silver Finish, Mirrored on Three Sides
Vintage, Pair of Mirrored Dressers, Silver Finish, Mirrored on Three Sides

Vintage, Pair of Mirrored Dressers, Silver Finish, Mirrored on Three Sides

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

Splendid and elegant dressers, great condition, drawers are all lined, the back of the dressers are finished in antique silver paint.

Category

1990s North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Danish Midcentury Teak Entrance Piece, 1960s
Danish Midcentury Teak Entrance Piece, 1960s

Danish Midcentury Teak Entrance Piece, 1960s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Entrance piece, set of mirror and small chest of drawers made of teak, Denmark, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Teak

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Commode with Mirror Top
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Commode with Mirror Top

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Commode with Mirror Top

Located in Stamford, CT

An ebonized commode with brass accents and smoke mirrored top in the style of Louis XVI, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI 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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