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Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open is Tow Drawers
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open is Tow Drawers
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open Is Tow Drawers
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Orange Lacquer & Marble Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The beautiful Malala chest of drawers chooses to be different - it’s a modern piece for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Rococo Orange Painted Bombe Commode, Chest of Drawers. Item features Original
Category
Early 20th Century Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Walnut & Orange Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
New Orange Tinted Sycamor Chest of Drawers Made To Order Open Is Tow Drawers
By Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers "Losange" in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Solid Oak & Orange Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light
Category
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut graduated chest of drawers with box wood string inlay, burl walnut carved skirt
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Hermes Orange & Chocolate Brown Chinoiserie Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
brown and two shades of warm orange. The hand painted embellishments are in black and gold leaf having
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, wonderfully proportioned and in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Biedermeier Commode Chest of Drawers Satin Birch
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous deco Biedermeier style chest of drawers or commode
Elegant chest with two drawers so
Category
Vintage 1980s Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Art Nouveau Vanity with Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Featuring the qualities of a vanity combined with the functions of a chest of drawers, this tall
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
1970s Chest of Drawers by Jean Claude Mahey
By Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Lacquered wood commode with inclusion of labradorite stones.
Belgium
Circa 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Custom English Walnut Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made for us by English cabinet makers, this Classic little three-drawer chest in walnut burl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Category
Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
André Monpoix. Chest of drawers in varnished blond cherry. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
André Monpoix, by.
Chest of drawers in varnished blond cherry, opening with three drawers on the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
American Black Gum Graduated Chest of Drawers. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American black gum graduated four drawer chest with one board top, original brasses, and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pressed Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Southern Nurseries, 1970
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Conversano, IT
design.
Product Name: Pressed Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Vivai del Sud, 1970
Designer: Vivai del Sud
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1970's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves
Located in London, GB
A stylish and useful vintage bamboo and rattan tallboy chest of drawers by Angraves. This was made
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Customizable Oval Chest of Drawers In Sahara Black Ceramic & Ash Grey Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in walnut top, featuring a gently curved, oval
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Bamboo And Wicker Chest Of Drawers In The Style Of Dal Vera, 1960s
By Dal Vera
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century bamboo and wicker chest of drawers in the style of Dal Vera, 1960s
Complete and in good
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
H 37.21 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer
Located in New York, NY
A compact and sturdy locking three drawer chest, with walnut-stained birch case, contrasted with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers 1955 Maple
By George Nelson
Located in Dallas, TX
lines and simplicity—hallmarks of Nelson's aesthetic vision.
The piece features three spacious drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
H 29.75 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
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
American Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Fall Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1820
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
American Tiger maple and Cherry fall front chest of drawers with fitted interior desk, flanking
Category
Antique 1820s American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 46.25 in W 43 in D 21.75 in
Art Deco Vintage Burnt Orange Black Freestanding Wood Chest Side Table 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage wooden chest or side table from spruce lacquered in burnt orange with black wooden
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Spruce
H 29.73 in W 22.05 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Black and Orange Painted 3-Drawer Chest with Beveled Front Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco style black and orange lacquered 3-drawer chest with beveled front legs and bronze sabots
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
English Military Campaign Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C English camphor wood military campaign chest. 1860.
Reference: 8365
Dimensions
38.5
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Dressing Chest
Located in New York, NY
19th century Dutch marquetry dressing chest. Finely carved barley twist posts hold scalloped swing
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Commode with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful chest of drawers with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia with palmtrees patterns on the face
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Raffia, Rattan
Deep Drawers Heavily Custom Built File Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual 48" high very solid build deep drawers file or specialty cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Johannes Sorth Orange Slice Highboy Dresser in Teak
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Sorth
Manufacturer: Nexø
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak, Oak
Measurements: 30" wide x 16.5" deep x 48.5" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, 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
Vignola Furniture Bleached Walnut and Brass Five-Drawer Tall Chest
By Vignola Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
with long tapered legs. Removable top piece has mirrored flip-top center compartment with side drawers.
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Orange Marble Commode 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Extraordinary lacquered style commode with four long drawers with golden pendant hardware.
An
Category
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Remarkable Italian Trapezoidal Bamboo Chest by Vivai del Sud - Pair Available
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
painstakingly veneered in reed bamboo. The chest rests atop an elegant brass plinth base. A staggering piece of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 50 in D 22 in
Orange Industrial Metal Side Table on Wheels
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Upgrade your space with this modern industrial-style metal side table. Featuring a bold perforated metal design in a striking red finish, this table is both functional and stylish. T...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely modern six-drawer chest by Rway, circa 1940s. Blonde mahogany with bird's-eye maple accents
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Mid-Century French Orange Lacquered & Mirrored Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s orange lacquered commode with 2 painted mirror doors with Neo-classic scene and brass
Category
Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Stands
By Trouvailles Furniture Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of mid century three drawer stands or chests having a faux ostrich finish, brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century French Riviera Wicker And Rattan Bedside Tables 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of rattan and bamboo bedside tables, Mid-Century Italian design
Intact and in good condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
H 22.84 in W 18.51 in D 13.39 in
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Box Set of 6, Yellow, Finland, 1972
By Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Palaset Palanox modular storage box set of 6, White, Yellow, Finland, 1972
Palaset Palanox, multicolored stackable boxes that allow you to build your own shelf, only produ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Bamboo, rattan and brass commode by Dal Vera, Italy, 1979
By Dal Vera
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice sideboard or chest of drawers, in bamboo, woven rattan and brass, made by Dal Vera in Italy in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rectangular two drawer chest is raised by four square tapered patinated wood legs with olive-green patinated
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
French Art Deco Lacquered Credenza or Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Maison Jansen attributed ivory lacquered wood two-door commode, chest, buffet or credenza with
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Original Barock Sekretär Kommode 1700 Antik Nussbaum
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Barock Sekretär aus Nussholz zum Verkauf an. Der Sekretär verfügt über drei große Schubladen im unteren Bereich und verschiedene kleine Verstaumöglichk...
Category
Antique 1650s Unknown Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Italian Venetian Black Marble Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (19th Century) stripped pine chest with three drawers, each having a keyhole and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Bamboo and pressed bamboo chest of drawers, Italy 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bamboo and pressed bamboo chest of drawers, Made in Italy, 1970s.
Beautiful bamboo chest of drawers, Italy 1970. The perimeters of the object are made of pressed bamboo.Condition is...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Petit 19th c. Walnut Secretary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely Walnut Six Drawer Chest with Desk
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Exclusive Amboina armchair set with side table
Located in Greven, DE
Enjoy timeless elegance in a double pack: this set of two unrestored armchairs combines fine Amboina wood with black patent leather and adds a touch of exclusivity to any room. The v...
Category
20th Century German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Kuramata Side 1 Furniture in Irregular Form 1989
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in London, GB
A Kuramata side 1 eighteen drawers cabinet in cherrywood.
Shiro Kuramata was a Japanese designer
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wool
19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Biedermier Commode with Inlay, 3 sliding drawers and shaped feet.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century English Cabinet with Neoclassical Painted Scenes
Located in London, GB
depicting attributes of music; over, three drawers having starburst handles, with quadrant mouldings, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century German Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
A three-drawer commode with burled veneer inset panels. Satinwood stringing and fruitwood body.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Provincial Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Commode has serpentine front. The three drawers and sides of commode are painted with foliate
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Chippendale Style Orange Tooled Leather Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare leather wrapped vintage bachelor chest in the Chippendale Style custom manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 37.25 in D 21 in
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Orange Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of orange chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique orange chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. We have 215 antique and vintage orange chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Orange chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Orange chest of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made orange chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Børge Mogensen, Aymeric Lefort and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Orange Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $599 on the low end and $60,000 highest priced.
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 Orange Chest Of Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.