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Swedish Midcentury Teak Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa Mid 20th century.
Swedish midcentury Teak Chest Drawers
sku 1450
W78 x D45 x H105 cm
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Mid-20th Century Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Art Deco Chest Drawers Commode Roaring Twenties
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely Classic Art Deco style chest of drawers
Very high deco, clean and minimal design
Some
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1980s Art Deco Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Other
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
painted finish of scrolled floral / acanthus accents. The chest has three dovetailed drawers with brass
Category
1990s Neoclassical Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 33.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Vintage Japanese Elm Tansu Step Media TV Cabinet Double Sided Chest Drawers 125"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Tansu step chest / television storage cabinet. Purchased in Japan and shipped back in 2008
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Late 20th Century Japonisme Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Elm
H 48 in W 125 in D 25 in
Henning Korch Rosewood Campaign Jewelry Chest Drawers Lingerie Dresser Denmark
By Henning Korch
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A beautiful pair of petite rosewood campaign style jewelry chests or nightstands designed by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 17.5 in D 12 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Chest Drawers, Secretaire ore Writing Cabinet, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
cylinder bureau features a locking lid with a fully fitted interior with three small drawers and a pull out
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Thomas O’Brien for Hickory chair co. Empire dresser.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an American Empire style Chest drawers by the Hickory chair Company. This beautiful chest
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1990s American American Empire Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960s Rare Hundevad Low Chest Drawers Dresser Cabinet Vintage Danish Mid-Century
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Uncommon low chest of drawers, with minimalist inset drawer pulls, and wonderful figured teak grain
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 18.5 in W 54.5 in D 16.88 in
Pyramid Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W21 D10.5 H59.5
Vintage lightly restored chest of drawers. Item has been inspected and secured
Category
1990s Rustic Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
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1970s German Bauhaus Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Formica, Beech
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
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1970s German Bauhaus Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Formica, Beech
Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Miniature chest of drawers.
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1960s Austrian Chinoiserie Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers from the 1960s.
This Scandinavian design piece with clean and simple
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage 1960s chest of drawers.
A piece of furniture with clean, essential lines. The
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A modernist chest in the style of Gio Ponti.
Veneer with decorative blue drawer fronts , patinated
Category
1960s Italian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar cabinet of Scandinavian origin with two drawers.
Features black leatherette upholstery
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Industrial chest of drawers with six big drawers
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Vintage chest of drawers in Pinewood!
Six large drawers to store your stuff!
Dxhxl: 50x86x170 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Metal
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Authentic 3-drawer chest of drawers from the original Scandinavian manufacture of the 1960s.
Its
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s.
This chest of drawers with square, minimal lines
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
André Sornay chest of drawers
By Andre Sornay
Located in LYON, FR
70's chest of drawers by designer and publisher André Sornay, famous Lyon cabinetmaker and master
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Beech
1950s Graduated Chest of Drawers
Located in Tarleton, GB
An elegant graduated chest of drawers by English furniture maker Golden Key.
Dated circa mid
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher (Danish 1903-1985).
Teak wood chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for Illums
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, in the manner of Jean-Charles Moreux. This architectural chest features
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Chest of 2 Drawers
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Italian chest of 2 drawers
Materials: worked and varnished wood
Circa 1970
Measures: H 80
Category
1970s Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in the USA, it dates
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern 1960s teak cabinet.
A chest of drawers with modern and elegant lines that features
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber chest of drawers in bleached
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish nightstand with three drawers.
A small chest of drawers, ideal for use as a nightstand
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Midcentury Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This stylish and neat midcentury chest of drawers was made in France in the 1960s.
Please take a
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
1960s, Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian cabinet with drawers.
This chest of drawers is characterized by the square
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our exceptional Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, a piece that beautifully captures the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Nickel, Brass
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - chiffon, Danish design, 1960s
Very good condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers.
This modern-looking chest of drawers traces the
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chest of drawers from Denmark in the 1960s.
Dimensions: height 71 cm / width 77 cm / depth 42
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
metal handles and wooden legs painted black.
This chest of drawers can be used in any room of the house
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century chest of drawers in solid exotic wood opening by seven drawers in the style of Jacques
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Wood
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Magnificent Theodore Alexander Chest of
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1980s Chippendale Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage wooden chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 9 drawers
A modern furniture piece consisting of drawers of different
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edmond Spence Chest of Drawers
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in San Francisco, CA
A four drawer chest in birch, known as the "Wave" chest.
Category
1950s Swedish Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Birch
Danish Chest of Drawers in Teak with 6 Drawers
Located in Buxton, GB
Danish teak chest of drawers with 6 drawers manufactured in Denmark in the mid-20th century.
The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Teak
Maitland-Smith Chest of Drawers
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Maitland-Smith chest. This wonderful small chest features an all-over chunky geometric horn
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Late 20th Century American Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers Rosewood Danish Design 4 drawers, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in rosewood of Danish design with 4 drawers and tapered legs from around the 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Satinwood Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reproduction of an Art Deco Chest. Bookmatched Satinwood Veneers with Mahogany Center Oval
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Baker Furniture Bombe Chest Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and coveted bombe chest commode by Baker Furniture Company.
Features three dovetailed
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1970s American French Provincial Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1940s Carlton House Mahogany Chest on Chest Of Drawers
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Very rare 1940s Carlton House mahogany chest on chest of drawers. Rock solid red mahogany wood
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Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All
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1950s French Industrial Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Luxury Italian chest of drawers from Northern Italy
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage chest of drawers by TriBond Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in excellent
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany marine chest of drawers. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mahogany marine chest of drawers, opening with two drawers on the front. Handles and spandrels in
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-century design chest of drawers
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design chest of drawers in very good original condition. Wooden frame lined with black
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Danish chest of drawers attributed to Kofoed Larsen, crafted of Brazilian rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
Located in Nice, FR
Italian chest of drawers from the 60s, 6-drawer front, walnut marquetry
iron base with wooden shoes
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage federalist style chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original cherry
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers and mirror set
Dimensions :
Chest of drawers: L 100 x D 51 x H 70 cm
Mirror : h
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1980s Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Chest of drawers in rosewood, 1970′
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in rosewood opening with four drawers on the front, the drawer frame with a
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Leather Campaign Chest of Drawers, Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
Leather Campaign Chest of drawers. Nickel hardware and tacks, leather with patina. The chest has
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1980s American Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Russian or Swedish style Louis XVI mahogany, lacquer and brass chest of drawers, circa 1980's. With
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1980s Louis XVI Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with three drawers and brass handles.
A piece of modern Scandinavian furniture
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Chest Drawers
Materials
Burl
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Retro Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro chest drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro chest drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Retro chest drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency retro chest drawers are consistently popular styles. Many retro chest drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson produced popular retro chest drawers that are worth a look.
How Much are Retro Chest Drawers?
Prices for retro chest drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro chest drawers begin at $1 and can go as high as $600,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,919.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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 Retro Chest Drawers
- 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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