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French Cherry Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers
French Cherry Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers

French Cherry Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Faversham, GB

A substantial Continental chest of drawers or commode in cherry wood with a gently over sailing

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Chest of Drawers
Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Chest of Drawers

Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Chest of Drawers

By Continental Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Bachelors Chest of Drawers Approximate Measurements In inches 35" high 42" wide 21" deep (back to front

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers
Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers

Located in Stamford, CT

An early period Continental brick and faux-marble painted pine bombe-form commode or chest of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century Continental Table Chest of Drawers
18th Century Continental Table Chest of Drawers

18th Century Continental Table Chest of Drawers

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Unusual 18th century walnut shaped table chest of drawers.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers
18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers

18th Century Continental Mahogany Ten-Drawers Tall Lingery Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare 18th Century Continental Mahogany Narrow Ten-Drawers Tall Chest of Drawers, very appropriate

Category

Antique 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Continental Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique Continental Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique Continental Louis XVI Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique continental style Inlaid Walnut Chest of Drawers, late 19th century. With a rectangular top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Continental Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Continental Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Continental Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Continental Antique Louis XVI Style painted chest of drawers, 19th century. With a rectangular faux

Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Neoclassic Continental Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Antique Neoclassic Continental Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers

Antique Neoclassic Continental Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

bowfront case with four drawers, brass hardware and elegant tapered legs, French polished in the

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Continental Transition Style Parquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers
Antique Continental Transition Style Parquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers

Antique Continental Transition Style Parquetry and Marble Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An exquisite French antique chest showcasing a breakfront design, featuring its original Marquina

Category

Antique 1760s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

Rare circa 1780 Continental Parquetry Marquetry Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Rare circa 1780 Continental Parquetry Marquetry Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers

Rare circa 1780 Continental Parquetry Marquetry Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chest of drawers A very good looking and highly decorative chest of drawers, they are heavily inlaid

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers
Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers

Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Continental (circa 1850s) Spanish rosewood 5 drawer bombe shaped commodes with mother of

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Pewter, Brass

Continental Style Italian Paint Decorated Bombe Chest
Continental Style Italian Paint Decorated Bombe Chest

Continental Style Italian Paint Decorated Bombe Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A soft and lovely Chest in Continental style with two long drawers in a Mottled Peach Tone painted

Category

Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Walnut Chest Circa 1840
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Walnut Chest Circa 1840

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Walnut Chest Circa 1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most elegant Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Walnut chest circa 1840. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique circa 1860 Walnut & Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key
Antique circa 1860 Walnut & Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key

Antique circa 1860 Walnut & Marble Topped Chest of Drawers with Original Key

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1860 Continental Walnut & Marble chest of

Category

Antique 1860s European High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Rustic Continental Painted and Gilt Commodes
Pair of Rustic Continental Painted and Gilt Commodes

Pair of Rustic Continental Painted and Gilt Commodes

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Rustic Continental (19th Century) painted and gilt trimmed commodes with carved leaf design

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Continental Inlaid Mahogany Commode
Continental Inlaid Mahogany Commode

Continental Inlaid Mahogany Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine quality Continental inlaid mahogany and brass commode with Belgian black marble. A Continental

Category

Vintage 1910s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Danish Painted Continental Commode
Danish Painted Continental Commode

Danish Painted Continental Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century Danish painted continental four drawer oak commode. 1820. Code: 9014

Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles
Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles

Pair of Paint Decorated Continental Demilune Italian Commodes Consoles

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This pair of Continental Italian demilune commodes is a striking example of timeless artistry and

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode
18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode

18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century Continental Inlaid Commode

Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode
Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode

Continental Red Chinoiserie Three Drawer Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

a Continental red chinoiserie decorated commode / chest of drawers, the shaped top with a scenic

Category

Antique 18th Century European Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

French-Continental Slat Twig Commode
French-Continental Slat Twig Commode

French-Continental Slat Twig Commode

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic French-Continental (19/20th Century) slat twig square commode with geometric design with

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Twig

Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode
Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode

Continental Rococo Gilt Mahogany Commode

Located in Queens, NY

Continental (probably Dutch, circa 1750) Rococo gilt bronze trimmed mahogany and fruitwood 2 drawer

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Rustic 19th Century Continental Server Cabinet
Rustic 19th Century Continental Server Cabinet

Rustic 19th Century Continental Server Cabinet

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. The frieze with two long drawers with metal bales flanking the small center drawer with key form pull

Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

18th Century Continental Commode With Marble Top
18th Century Continental Commode With Marble Top

18th Century Continental Commode With Marble Top

Located in Charlottesville, VA

18th century Continental commode featuring a serpentine front and richly molded drawer fronts

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Continental Walnut Commode Mazarine, Late 18th Century
Continental Walnut Commode Mazarine, Late 18th Century

Continental Walnut Commode Mazarine, Late 18th Century

Located in Madison, MS

A stunning Walnut Commode Mazarine, French or Continental, crafted circa 1780. The commode is in

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode

Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode

Located in Queens, NY

"Continental Maltese (18th Century) rosewood chest / commode with decorative brass inlay having 3

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Antique 18th Century European Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Butler’s Desk/Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and unique Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. flamed Mahogany, ebonized

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Burl Maple Commode
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Burl Maple Commode

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier St. Burl Maple Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

four drawer chest is raised by elegant and unique topie shaped feet. Each of the four drawers showcases

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Maple

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Period Walnut & Fruitwood Commode
Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Period Walnut & Fruitwood Commode

Continental 19th Century Biedermeier Period Walnut & Fruitwood Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and extremely unique Continental 19th century Biedermeier period Walnut, ebonized

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Giltwood

18th Century Continental Parquetry Inlaid Commode with Serpentine Front
18th Century Continental Parquetry Inlaid Commode with Serpentine Front

18th Century Continental Parquetry Inlaid Commode with Serpentine Front

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century continental parquetry inlaid commode with serpentine front, hoof feet, and 3 drawers.

Category

Antique 18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Paint Decorated Continental Italian Foyer Cabinet Console Table Buffet
Paint Decorated Continental Italian Foyer Cabinet Console Table Buffet

Paint Decorated Continental Italian Foyer Cabinet Console Table Buffet

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite Continental Italian paint decorated foyer cabinet exudes timeless European charm

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Continental German Louis XV style (18th Century) Inlaid Bombe Shaped Commode
Continental German Louis XV style (18th Century) Inlaid Bombe Shaped Commode

Continental German Louis XV style (18th Century) Inlaid Bombe Shaped Commode

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German (Louis XV style) 18th Century inlaid bombe shaped burl wood (possibly walnut

Category

Antique 18th Century German Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers
19th Century Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers

19th Century Continental Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn3916 19th century continental chest of drawers in walnut, having marble top above six graduated

Category

Antique 1860s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chest of Drawers-New Pale Green Paint
Antique Chest of Drawers-New Pale Green Paint

Antique Chest of Drawers-New Pale Green Paint

Located in Southampton, NY

A Continental chest of drawers nicely painted and distressed in a pale green paint. The color in

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Continental bedside chests
Pair of Continental bedside chests

Pair of Continental bedside chests

Located in Salisbury, GB

Pair of Continental bedside chests This pair of Continental bedside chests with made Circa 1920

Category

Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Continental 5 Drawer Small Chest
Continental 5 Drawer Small Chest

Continental 5 Drawer Small Chest

Located in Natchez, MS

Early 19th c. 5 drawer continental walnut commode with gilt bronze pulls

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Continental French Style Chests with Marble Tops
Pair of Continental French Style Chests with Marble Tops

Pair of Continental French Style Chests with Marble Tops

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of continental French style, three drawer chest of drawers with brass hardware and marble tops.

Category

20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Continental Walnut, Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Chests
Pair of Continental Walnut, Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Chests

Pair of Continental Walnut, Rosewood and Satinwood Marquetry Chests

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A pair of late 19th century Continental walnut and rosewood and satinwood marquetry chests of five

Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Satinwood

Red Painted Continental Style Two-Drawer Chest
Red Painted Continental Style Two-Drawer Chest

Red Painted Continental Style Two-Drawer Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Red painted Continental style two-drawer chest with metal pulls and landscape scenes on the drawer

Category

Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Fruitwood Continental Chest circa 1815 with Marble Top
Fruitwood Continental Chest circa 1815 with Marble Top

Fruitwood Continental Chest circa 1815 with Marble Top

Located in Glencarse, GB

An Empire chest circa 1815 comprising three long drawers and one concealed drawer. All drawers are

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Quality Victorian circa 1880 Pine Chest of Drawers European Continent
Antique Quality Victorian circa 1880 Pine Chest of Drawers European Continent

Antique Quality Victorian circa 1880 Pine Chest of Drawers European Continent

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Continental circa 1880 pine chest of drawers. Very heavy and strong with no loose joints

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Continental Commodes
A Pair of Continental Commodes

A Pair of Continental Commodes

Unavailable|$7,500 / set

A Pair of Continental Commodes

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Continental painted and decorated commodes in shades of blue and yellow.

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Continental Fruitwood Semanier
Continental Fruitwood Semanier

Continental Fruitwood Semanier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Continental fruitwood semanier with marble top.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th c. Continental Commode
19th c. Continental Commode

19th c. Continental Commode

Unavailable|$6,450

19th c. Continental Commode

Located in Savannah, GA

Unusual mahogany cabinet/chest of drawers with rogue marble top.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Gilt Appointed Continental Commode
Gilt Appointed Continental Commode

Gilt Appointed Continental Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Visually stunning. Dramatically accented and deeply carved. A commode of generous proportions and fine details. Unusual.

Category

Vintage 1920s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Continental Green and Gold Commode
Continental Green and Gold Commode

Continental Green and Gold Commode

Located in Salisbury, GB

Continental green and gold carved commode with three drawers opening on a key, circa 1880-1900.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Large Marble Top Continental Commode
Large Marble Top Continental Commode

Large Marble Top Continental Commode

Located in Woodbury, CT

Serpentine top of red, white and grey veined marble. The serpentine front having 2 short drawers at

Category

Mid-20th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 18th c. Continental Cabinet
Early 18th c. Continental Cabinet

Early 18th c. Continental Cabinet

Located in Norwalk, CT

faux drawers opening to a shelved interior. With ribbon and garland pulls. Raised on bun feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century Continental Cabinet
Late 19th Century Continental Cabinet

Late 19th Century Continental Cabinet

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

very nice cabinet with original glass, painted interior and slightly flared sides

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Continental Walnut and Satinwood Marquetry Cabinet
Continental Walnut and Satinwood Marquetry Cabinet

Continental Walnut and Satinwood Marquetry Cabinet

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

a single drawer above a cupboard door (opening to the left) is made in the form of two dummy drawers

Category

Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Continental Walnut Marble-Top Commode, circa 1920
Continental Walnut Marble-Top Commode, circa 1920

Continental Walnut Marble-Top Commode, circa 1920

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Continental marble-top commode This Continental marble-top commode was made circa 1920 It is

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Continental or Southern European Commode

19th Century Continental or Southern European Commode

Located in Sydney, NSW

Antique Continental commode of bombé form in the roccoco style. The cabinet is of oak veneered in

Category

Antique 1870s Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Continental Four-Drawer Walnut Commode
18th Century Continental Four-Drawer Walnut Commode

18th Century Continental Four-Drawer Walnut Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Made circa 1790 or so, this beautiful walnut commode has two short drawers, over two full length

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Continental Empire Walnut Commode
Early 19th Century Continental Empire Walnut Commode

Early 19th Century Continental Empire Walnut Commode

Located in London, GB

Four long drawers, three of which are framed with a gilt bronze insert. Gilt bronze handles with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Small Continental Commode with Marble Top, Early 19th Century
Small Continental Commode with Marble Top, Early 19th Century

Small Continental Commode with Marble Top, Early 19th Century

Located in Seattle, WA

sideboard or commode. Early 19th century Likely continental 32.5" W 33" H 16.5" D

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

elegant Continental chest of drawers
elegant Continental chest of drawers

elegant Continental chest of drawers

Located in Westport, CT

Refined Louis XVI style walnut and walnut veneer three drawer chest with green tinted wood inlay

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Pine

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Continental Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of continental chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct continental chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Continental 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. Continental chest of drawers bearing Neoclassical or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Karges Furniture produced beautiful continental chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Continental Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $625 on the low end and $29,800 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 Continental Chest Of Drawers
  • 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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