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Green Oak Chest of drawers, 1910s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made of oak and pine from Hungary, circa 1910. The original paint shows crackle
Category
Vintage 1910s Hungarian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Pine
Green Chest Of Drawers In Pressed Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Green Chest Of Drawers In Pressed Bamboo, 1970s
Product Details
Drawers with double internal
Category
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese style green lacquered chest of drawers, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chest of drawers, sideboard in the style of China in lacquer with bronze handles. France, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Green Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Charming Lime Green Rustic Antique Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming Antique Victorian French painted chest of drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
CHARMING LiME GREEN RUSTIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming antique Victorian French painted chest of drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Green painted sheet metal chest of drawers, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chest of drawers in painted sheet metal decorated with fish, corals, and seabed, rectangular in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Army Green Metal Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Vintage file chest of painted sheet metal with 16 boxes. Top veneered with oak and painted white
Category
20th Century European Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sheet Metal
Large Faux Bamboo Green Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Lots of detail on this sturdy chest of drawers, commode or dresser. This four drawer faux bamboo
Category
Early 2000s European Colonial Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Green Louis XVI / Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful architectural Louis XVI (Gustavian) chest of drawers from the late 18th century.
Light
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Forest green metal Military filing Cabinet or Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
filing cabinet / chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. This industrial cabinet has five
Category
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 16.54 in D 28.35 in
VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH AGED GREEN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
Drawers With Green Leather Inside the First Drawers.
A very well and well made solid chest of drawers
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.83 in W 29.14 in D 18.12 in
1980s Italian Dark Green Satin Lacquer Chest of Drawers by Sormani
By Sormani, Davide Pizzigoni & Manolo De Giorgi
Located in Arosio, IT
Chest of drawers in very dark green lacquer (the famous 20-gloss silky mat lacquer of Sormani) with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Light Green Chest of Drawers Featuring Murano Glass & Brass Made in Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Italian chest of drawers is a stunning mid-century modern piece, combining solid wood with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Large Green Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Green-Malachite Colored Glass Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern style Italian chest of three drawers, made of solid wood structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
H 34.26 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Green-Malachite Colored Glass Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful Mid-Century Modern style Italian chest of three drawers, made of solid wood structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
H 34.26 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
ANTiQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GREEN FLORAL TWO OVER THREE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Swedish circa 1880-1900 hand painted green floral chest of drawers in two over three formation
Please
Category
Antique 1880s Swedish Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 15.36 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE MiLITARY CAMPAIGN TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER TRAYS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage Military Campaign tallboy chests of drawers which are brass mounted and come complete with green
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 44.3 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Six Drawers With Green Glass Top - Italy, 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Chest of six drawers in solid wood veneered with walnut, “herringbone” marquetry on the drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Painted Green French Provincial Chests
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of painted green, French Provincial style chests of drawers.
Category
20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Modern Green Blossom Mosaic Chest of 9-Drawers with White Oak by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Milano Chest of 9 Drawers by Ercole home has a 9 drawer front, with a White Wash finish
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cut Glass, Oak
Vintage Regency Faux Finished Malachite and Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Regency chest of drawers. A truly magnificent piece of furniture with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Malachite
SMALL FLORAL & BIRD HAND PAINTED GREEN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, side table sized chest of drawers which was hand
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 16.93 in W 15.16 in D 8.86 in
Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chest in Emerald Green
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in Emerald Green. The crème de la crème - the most
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Chest, Green Lacquered Wood and Brass, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Italian chest, green lacquered wood and brass, Italy.
Different colors available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Burl Chest in Green Tint
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Mastercraft burl wood chest in green tint with brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1970s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Delia chest by the fabulous things in hand painted absolute green swirl
Located in Richmond, VA
The Delia chest by our sister company, “The Fabulous Things” seen in our hand painted absolute
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Gustation Style Hand Carved Painted Grey/ Green Chests
Located in Essex, MA
Antique Gustavian-style hand-carved and painted chests in a lovely soft gray and green coloring
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Danish Folk Art Chest of Drawers with Original Painting by Niels P. Dyhr
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large Danish chest of drawers, crafted in 1833 by cabinetmaker Niels P. Dyhr in Nykøbing Mors
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 49.61 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Elegant Forest Green and Brass Trim Chest by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Forest Green and Brass Trim Chest, made by Grosfeld House, American, circa 1950s. Amazing
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Victorian Military Campaign Chest / Cabinet Green Leather & Brass Tooled Top
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian English antique military campaign three drawer chest with green leather tooled top
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 20.48 in W 13 in D 17.92 in
Scandinavian Modern Chest & Mirror in Green Stained Pinewood, Denmark, 1970s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful Scandinavian Modern hallway set consisting of a low chest with two drawers and a large
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Pine
H 25.2 in W 46.07 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Green Painted Three Drawer Chest or Commode Made In Italy
Located in Stamford, CT
finish. The chest has a vintage green finish with hand painted flowers and scroll work on the drawers. It
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique Neoclassical Italian School Green Faux Painted Rouge Marble Chests
Located in Essex, MA
A lovely pair of antique Neoclassical Italian School faux painted & rouge marble chests with
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 33.75 in W 36.75 in D 19.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Fir Green Wood-Rattan Chest with Brass Hardware 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Fantastic geometric Mid-Century chest of drawers in rich fir green with brass details.
The object
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 34.65 in W 51.58 in D 19.69 in
French Mid 20th C. Chest w/Uniquely Colored Marble Top (Cream/Green)
Located in Atlanta, GA
-panel, graduated drawers. Each of the dove-tailed drawers are fitted with rectangular bail-pull handles
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
This vintage Louis
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 3 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
VKG Van Keppel Green for Brown Saltman Wooden 5 Drawer Bracket Base Chest
By Brown Saltman
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century wooden chest of drawers with 5 drawers in ascending depth, resting on a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Italian Mondrian Style Blue Green White Brown Modern Brass Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
reversed hand-painted colored glass: navy blue, aquamarine, cobalt blue, lime green, cream, white, brown
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 47 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Mondrian Style Blue Green White Brown Modern Brass Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
reversed hand-painted colored glass: navy blue, aquamarine, cobalt blue, lime green, cream, white, brown
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 47 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Green Yellow Brown Gray Blue Modern Brass 6-Drawer Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
surrounds and drawers edged all around in natural brass trim are clad in reversed hand-painted colored glass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Green Wooden High Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan de Vries
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century green wooden high chest of drawer by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Italian Green Yellow Brown Gray Blue Modern Brass 6-Drawer Dresser/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
surrounds and drawers edged all around in natural brass trim are clad in reversed hand-painted colored glass
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.5 in W 59.5 in D 20 in
Established & Sons Stack-8 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
By Raw Edges, Established & Sons, Shay Alkalay
Located in London, GB
. Individual, multicolored, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of drawers that can be pushed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Green Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
but also highly functional with its spacious four drawers, offering ample storage space for your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Green Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
but also highly functional with its spacious four drawers, offering ample storage space for your
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Stack H1780 13 Drawer Green Palette Storage By Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, multicoloured drawers that appear suspended above one another and open in both directions, creating an irregular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of Green Minimalist Nightstands Side Tables by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of green side tables/nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill, Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of green drawers looks like LEGO come time life. Exciting, bold yet practical, these deep drawers can
Category
Vintage 1970s American Futurist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
with its 9 drawers (options for sizes) but also its artistic impact and exceptional cast hardware. The
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
with its 9 drawers (options for sizes) but also its artistic impact and exceptional cast hardware. The
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Green Moroccan Four Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
using the inlay process. The dresser showcases captivating Moroccan motifs in a green hue, evoking the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Bone, Wood
Pair of Italian Green Painted Commodes
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very decorative pair of Italian Rococo style commodes, painted light green over all
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Victorian Green Velvet Corner Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian-style green velvet upholstered corner commode cabinet with needlepoint front door
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Velvet
19th Century Russian Commode With Pale Green Marble Top
Located in Kent, Dover
manner and with a pale green marble top.
Category
Antique 1880s Russian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Hollywood Regency, Commodes, Green Painted Wood, Marble, Bronze, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of paint decorated Hollywood Regency marble-top bronze mounted commodes. The green painted
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.38 in W 44.75 in D 19.25 in
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In an all-over ivory paint with a wonderful light green interior throughout this beautiful turn of
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Stack H1080 8 Drawer Green Palette Storage by Established & Sons
By Established & Sons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, multicoloured drawers that appear suspended above one another and open in both directions, creating an irregular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
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Green Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of green chest drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all green chest drawers available were constructed with great care. Find 127 antique and vintage green chest drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Green chest drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of green chest drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Rococo green chest drawers are of considerable interest. Bevan Funnell Ltd., Ficks Reed and Harrods each produced beautiful green chest drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Green Chest Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,272, while they’re typically $489 on the low end and $43,794 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 Green Chest 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 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 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 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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