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Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century

Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish Gustavian 1840s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest With Faux Marble Top.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

The Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest is a charming piece of furniture with a unique painted

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style three drawer

Category

Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Modern Hand-Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Side Drawer Cabinet
Modern Hand-Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Side Drawer Cabinet

Modern Hand-Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Side Drawer Cabinet

Located in Germantown, MD

Modern Hand-Painted Pine Blanket Chest with Side Drawers Cabinet in very good vintage condition

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Theodore Alexander 3 Drawer Chest Green Painted Venetian Style
Theodore Alexander 3 Drawer Chest Green Painted Venetian Style

Theodore Alexander 3 Drawer Chest Green Painted Venetian Style

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Atlanta, GA

Theodore Alexander 3-Drawer Chest 3 Drawer Chest is painted in a Venetian Style and is of High

Category

2010s American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pennsylvania Painted Two Drawer Dowry or Blanket Chest
18th Century Pennsylvania Painted Two Drawer Dowry or Blanket Chest

18th Century Pennsylvania Painted Two Drawer Dowry or Blanket Chest

Located in Milford, NH

A Pennsylvania pine painted two drawer dowry or blanket chest with a wonderful surface. The chest

Category

Antique 18th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

Faux Bamboo Blue Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted

Category

Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Italian 18th Century Three Drawer Hand Painted Chest
Italian 18th Century Three Drawer Hand Painted Chest

Italian 18th Century Three Drawer Hand Painted Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elaborately hand-painted mid 18th century circa. 1750 three drawers Italian chest. The chest

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted  Mifnight Blue
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted  Mifnight Blue

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted Mifnight Blue

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Gustavian dresser renovated to highest standard and painted in midnight blue. Fine moldings around

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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Heywood Wakefield Tall Maple Chest, Painted Stripes, 5 Drawer
Mid-century Heywood Wakefield Tall Maple Chest, Painted Stripes, 5 Drawer

Mid-century Heywood Wakefield Tall Maple Chest, Painted Stripes, 5 Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

refinished and painted 5-drawer tall chest dresser by Heywood-Wakefield. The chest has been updated with

Category

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

Materials

Maple, Paint

Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches
Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches

Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Caning
Faux Bamboo Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Caning

Faux Bamboo Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers with Caning

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers. This four drawer faux bamboo chest has been painted

Category

Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor
Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor

Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish Gustavian style painted three-drawer chest will bring an undeniable touch of elegance to any home

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Nicely Painted Two-Drawer Side Chest, 19th C
Italian Nicely Painted Two-Drawer Side Chest, 19th C

Italian Nicely Painted Two-Drawer Side Chest, 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian raised two-drawer painted wood side chest from the 19th century. This antique petite

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the 20th century with three drawers, carved

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A Swedish Gustavian style painted chest of drawers, dated around 1890, with shaped top, canted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Italian Hand-Painted Two Drawer Chest with Hidden Top Tray, 1990s
Italian Hand-Painted Two Drawer Chest with Hidden Top Tray, 1990s

Italian Hand-Painted Two Drawer Chest with Hidden Top Tray, 1990s

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming 1990s Italian chest of drawers highlights the elegance and artistry of hand-painted

Category

1990s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A Swedish neoclassical style painted chest of drawers, dated around 1890, with shaped top, canted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with three drawers, raised

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th C. Painted and Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Late 18th C. Painted and Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy

Late 18th C. Painted and Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian raised two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine Hand-Painted English Trompe-l'Oeil "Bookstack" Chest & Secret Drawer
Fine Hand-Painted English Trompe-l'Oeil "Bookstack" Chest & Secret Drawer

Fine Hand-Painted English Trompe-l'Oeil "Bookstack" Chest & Secret Drawer

By Arthur Brett, Trowbridge

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

-blue paint, providing a sharp, modern contrast to the warm, classical exterior. The chest remains in

Category

Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron

Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo style painted wood chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PALE PiNE GREEN THREE DRAWER CHEST OF DRAWERS
ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PALE PiNE GREEN THREE DRAWER CHEST OF DRAWERS

ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED PALE PiNE GREEN THREE DRAWER CHEST OF DRAWERS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London This antique three-drawer commode exudes authentic vintage charm, with a

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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Danish 1790s Louis XVI Period Painted & Carved Demilune Two-Drawer Chest LiL
Danish 1790s Louis XVI Period Painted & Carved Demilune Two-Drawer Chest LiL

Danish 1790s Louis XVI Period Painted & Carved Demilune Two-Drawer Chest LiL

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Danish Louis XVI period painted wood demi-lune chest of drawers from the late 18th century, with

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Cute-Size 4-Drawer Chest w/Faux Marble Painted Top
French Cute-Size 4-Drawer Chest w/Faux Marble Painted Top

French Cute-Size 4-Drawer Chest w/Faux Marble Painted Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

French carved and painted wood commode with faux marble top. This vintage chest from France has a

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French Painted Two Drawer Commode
French Painted Two Drawer Commode

French Painted Two Drawer Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 20th century French painted pine bonbe front two drawer commode with good distressed paint

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Vintage Sligh Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Cerused Painted Bachelor Chest Dresser
Vintage Sligh Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Cerused Painted Bachelor Chest Dresser

Vintage Sligh Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Cerused Painted Bachelor Chest Dresser

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sligh Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Cerused Painted Bachelor Chest Dresser. Item features a

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

American Classic Painted 4 Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers from Maine
American Classic Painted 4 Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers from Maine

American Classic Painted 4 Drawer Dresser or Chest of Drawers from Maine

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Late 19th century painted pine chest of drawers having 4 drawers with charming painted scenes on

Category

Antique 19th Century American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front

Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Rare Victorian Apothecary Military Campaign four drawer brass bound chest finished with tooled

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Four Drawer Painted Mahogany Chests Designed by David Rosen for NK
Pair of Four Drawer Painted Mahogany Chests Designed by David Rosen for NK

Pair of Four Drawer Painted Mahogany Chests Designed by David Rosen for NK

By David Rosén

Located in New York, NY

A pair of four drawer painted mahogany chest circa 1940s designed by David Rosen for Nordiska

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany
Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany

Four-Drawer Chest, Late 18th Century, Germany

Located in Greding, DE

frames around each drawer front. The chest displays a rich, time-worn patina and is fitted with period

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swedish Painted Chest
Vintage Swedish Painted Chest

Vintage Swedish Painted Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Swedish Gustavian painted 3 drawer chest. Swedish painted chests—whether Gustavian, country

Category

Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Black and Orange Painted 3-Drawer Chest with Beveled Front Legs
Art Deco Black and Orange Painted 3-Drawer Chest with Beveled Front Legs

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

Antique Venetian Painted 2 Drawer Commode
Antique Venetian Painted 2 Drawer Commode

Antique Venetian Painted 2 Drawer Commode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming, hand-painted, Venetian, Bombay shaped commode with original gilded bronze hardware.

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Italian Painted Two-Drawer Rococo Commode
Italian Painted Two-Drawer Rococo Commode

Italian Painted Two-Drawer Rococo Commode

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Rococo manner painted white commode. The shapely chest comprises two-drawers with

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Faux Bamboo Three Drawer Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Faux Bamboo Three Drawer Lacquered Chest of Drawers

Faux Bamboo Three Drawer Lacquered Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Lots of detail on this very sturdy chest of drawers. This three drawer faux bamboo chest has been

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European British Colonial Commodes and Che...

Materials

Metal

Georgian English Painted Chest of Drawers
Georgian English Painted Chest of Drawers

Georgian English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th Century English painted three drawer chest of drawers with later paint. 1820 Internal

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900
Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900

Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900

Located in Kvidinge, SE

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest

Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Blue Painted Four Drawer Yew Wood Bowfront Bachelors Chest or Commode from Hickory Chair Furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Painted Three Drawer C. 1940 Regency Style Commode
Painted Three Drawer C. 1940 Regency Style Commode

Painted Three Drawer C. 1940 Regency Style Commode

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A three drawer chest circa 1940 in Regency style painted in a white distressed finish with blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Nantucket, MA

Large Grain Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers, missing inlay on some knobs, beautiful grain

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Reeded Motifs
Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Reeded Motifs

Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Reeded Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest with creamy painted finish, carved reeded motifs on

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Painted Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the painted drawer chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A painted drawer chest — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 451 variations of the antique or vintage painted drawer chest you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the painted drawer chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A painted drawer chest, designed in the Neoclassical, Louis XVI or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one painted drawer chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Jonathan Adler and Kittinger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Painted Drawer Chest?

Prices for a painted drawer chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $525 and can go as high as $38,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,400.

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 Painted Drawer Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 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, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

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.