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Rare Brass-Bound Walnut Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Rare Brass-Bound Walnut Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers

Rare Brass-Bound Walnut Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Brass-Bound Walnut Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers Provenance: The Dalva Brothers

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

English mahogany Scriban secretary chest of drawers - England 18th - Georges III
English mahogany Scriban secretary chest of drawers - England 18th - Georges III

English mahogany Scriban secretary chest of drawers - England 18th - Georges III

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Magnificent secretary, chest of drawers or 18th century English scriban desk from the George III

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Enameled Waterfall A Abattant Secretary Chest of Drawers
Victorian Enameled Waterfall A Abattant Secretary Chest of Drawers

Victorian Enameled Waterfall A Abattant Secretary Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

Victorian White Enameled Waterfall A Abattant Secretary Chest of Drawers Measures 29.5" in width

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers
Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers

Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers

By Tomlinson

Located in Germantown, MD

A Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century French Provincial Style Stained Oak Secretary Chest of Drawer

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak
18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak

18th Century Flemish Louis XV Secretary Chest of Drawers in Oak

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A 18th century Flemish Louis XV slanted-flap secretary. Solidly made of oak. Half-high lateral

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Bureau Secretary 4 Drawers Chest with Original Mirror, circa 1920s
Edwardian Bureau Secretary 4 Drawers Chest with Original Mirror, circa 1920s

Edwardian Bureau Secretary 4 Drawers Chest with Original Mirror, circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

C. 1920s American Oak 4 drawers bureau secretary Chest of drawers with original mirror. Mirror

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest
Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Stunning Victorian Oak Camphor Military Secretary Campaign Chest

Located in Crawley, GB

We delight to offer for sale this amazing Victorian Camphor Military secretary chest of drawers

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Chest Commode, Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Chest Commode, Carrara Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Chest Commode, Carrara Marble

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique French Louis XVI secretary chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Secretaires

Materials

Carrara Marble

Louis Philippe secretary desk / chest of drawers
Louis Philippe secretary desk / chest of drawers

Louis Philippe secretary desk / chest of drawers

Located in MILL, NL

Louis Philippe secretary desk / chest of drawers black. Dating from the mid- to late 19th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Birch

Chest of Drawers / Secretary in Dutch Style Marquetry Holland Design
Chest of Drawers / Secretary in Dutch Style Marquetry Holland Design

Chest of Drawers / Secretary in Dutch Style Marquetry Holland Design

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Chest of drawers in Dutch style from the beginning of the century. Entirely inlaid with floral

Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Secretary Desk, Austria ca. 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Secretary Desk, Austria ca. 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers/ Secretary Desk, Austria ca. 1830

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Outstanding nutwood Biedermeier chest of drawers/ secretary desk from the famous period in Austria

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Secretary, Nutwood, AT ca. 1830
19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Secretary, Nutwood, AT ca. 1830

19th Century Biedermeier Chest of Drawers/ Secretary, Nutwood, AT ca. 1830

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Absolutely outstanding 19th century nutwood chest of drawers/ secretary from the early Biedermeier

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Mahogany Secretary
19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Mahogany Secretary

19th Century Danish Biedermeier Bleached Mahogany Secretary

Located in Viterbo, VT

Biedermeier Secretary chest of drawers hand-made in Denmark in the early 1800s using mahogany. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece

Category

Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest
Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest

Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

compartments. The lower case with a fall front secretary with a green tooled leather writing surface, drawers

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Grosfeld House Chest or Secretary, 1940s
Grosfeld House Chest or Secretary, 1940s

Grosfeld House Chest or Secretary, 1940s

By Grosfeld House

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An elegant chest of drawers with pull-out desk drawer by Grosfeld House.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest
Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest

Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest

Located in Baltimore, MD

Made in the North shore region of Massachusetts or New Hampshire an elegant Federal chest

Category

Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th C. Irish George III Burled Mahogany Secretary Chest for Restoration
18th C. Irish George III Burled Mahogany Secretary Chest for Restoration

18th C. Irish George III Burled Mahogany Secretary Chest for Restoration

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An early chest requiring restoration. With a serpentine case, the top drawer opens to a secretary

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Chest w/ Hidden Secretary
18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Chest w/ Hidden Secretary

18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Chest w/ Hidden Secretary

Located in Atlanta, GA

the chest houses three full-sized, decoratively raised panel drawers. Each drawer is fitted with a

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

English Campaign Chest & Secretary in Mahogany with Brass Fittings
English Campaign Chest & Secretary in Mahogany with Brass Fittings

English Campaign Chest & Secretary in Mahogany with Brass Fittings

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine example of an English campaign chest and secretary combination that combines practical

Category

Mid-20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest
Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Early 19th Century American Mahogany Butler's Desk/Secretary Chest

Located in Louisville, KY

desk/chest is made of fine figured mahogany. The extended top drawer is a fall front secretary that

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary
Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary

Located in Germantown, MD

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull-Out Tray Secretary. Dovetail construction

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Early 20th Century Manor House Mahogany Bachelor's Secretary Chest
Pair Early 20th Century Manor House Mahogany Bachelor's Secretary Chest

Pair Early 20th Century Manor House Mahogany Bachelor's Secretary Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

Secretary Chests Meaures 30" in width, 23" in depth open with a 28" knee clearance, 11.5" in depth closed

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers/ Secretaire Desk, AT ca. 1840
19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers/ Secretaire Desk, AT ca. 1840

19th Century Biedermeier Nutwood Chest Of Drawers/ Secretaire Desk, AT ca. 1840

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Remarkable Austrian Biedermeier chest of drawers/ secretary desk veneered with finest nut wood from

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings
Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Tall Asian Style Campaign Chest & Secretary Desk With Brass Fittings

Located in Locust Valley, NY

compact writing desk, making it ideal for small spaces or dual-purpose rooms. The two large bottom drawers

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers
Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers

Louis XV Style Commode/ Secretary with Leather Writing Surface, 3 Drawers

Located in Houston, TX

Gallery, above a conforming case fitted with three drawers, all with applied mounts, raised on Cabriole

Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Commode with Drop-Front Secretary Desk, 3 Drawers, Pierre Cardin 1980s
French Commode with Drop-Front Secretary Desk, 3 Drawers, Pierre Cardin 1980s

French Commode with Drop-Front Secretary Desk, 3 Drawers, Pierre Cardin 1980s

By Pierre Cardin

Located in PARIS, FR

Best known for creating groundbreaking fashion designs from the 1950s onward, Pierre Cardin enjoyed great success in other design fields, most notably furniture. Cardin's desks, chai...

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary
Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary

Paul Frankl Brass X-Pulls Brown Cherry High Chest with Drop Front Secretary

By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern cherry finish 7 drawers high chest dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Secretary
Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Secretary

Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Secretary

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance-style (17th Century) walnut drop front secretary cabinet with 2 doors at base

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Petit 19th c. Walnut Secretary
Petit 19th c. Walnut Secretary

Petit 19th c. Walnut Secretary

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lovely Walnut Six Drawer Chest with Desk

Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet
American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet

American Victorian Walnut Secretary Glass Front Cabinet

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian two-piece walnut secretary cabinet with a base having a drawer whose front folds

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Down

French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary
French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary

French Louis Philippe Marble Top Commode with Secretary

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Exceptional late 19th century French Louis Philippe mahogany commode or chest of drawers featuring

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase
19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase

19th Century Empire Mahogany Bureau Secretary with Bookcase

Located in Miami, FL

. Below the pull-out desk drawer, there are three long storage drawers. This exquisite secretary would

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk

Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk

Located in Essex, MA

the century, a French provincial secretary/desk came out of a New York City Park Avenue apartment

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

1840 Birch Wood Secretary Desk, Intarsia Decoration, Victorian Style
1840 Birch Wood Secretary Desk, Intarsia Decoration, Victorian Style

1840 Birch Wood Secretary Desk, Intarsia Decoration, Victorian Style

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The secretary from 1840, made of veneered birch wood, is an exceptional piece that fuses

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Antique 19th Century Secretary Simulated Chiffonier, Napoleon III Period
Antique 19th Century Secretary Simulated Chiffonier, Napoleon III Period

Antique 19th Century Secretary Simulated Chiffonier, Napoleon III Period

Located in Vero Beach, FL

drawers and a writing surface lined with royal blue felt. Bronze mounts embellish this secretary. This

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Danish Teak Secretary Cabinet by Winge Møbler, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Secretary Cabinet by Winge Møbler, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Teak Secretary Cabinet by Winge Møbler, 1960s

Located in Elkton, MD

Mid-century Danish secretary cabinet produced by Winge Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Constructed in

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk
Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Neoclassic Period French Commode W/Hidden Butler's Secretary & Writing Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

portion of the chest houses two full-sized drawers. The rectangular-shaped top has pronounced and rounded

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk
Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk

Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Tooled off white leather wrapped Campaign style transportable trunk shape secretary desk with

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored
Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored

Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Spectacular 19th century French Louis Philippe book-matched mahogany commode, dresser or chest of

Category

Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early 19th Century Georgian Style Walnut and Burr Secretary Desk or Vanity
Early 19th Century Georgian Style Walnut and Burr Secretary Desk or Vanity

Early 19th Century Georgian Style Walnut and Burr Secretary Desk or Vanity

Located in Miami, FL

Early 19th century Georgian style walnut and burr secretary desk, vanity or chest with four drawers

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Secretary Dresser With Marble Top, the Interwar Period (1918–1939)
Walnut Secretary Dresser With Marble Top, the Interwar Period (1918–1939)

Walnut Secretary Dresser With Marble Top, the Interwar Period (1918–1939)

Located in Opole, PL

Walnut Secretary Dresser With Marble Top, the Interwar Period (1918–1939) A captivating example of

Category

Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Secretary or Bar with Brass Fittings
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Secretary or Bar with Brass Fittings

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Secretary or Bar with Brass Fittings

Located in Locust Valley, NY

Louis XVI style marble top secretary or bar with brass fittings. A top center panel hinges open to

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin
Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin

Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin

By Antoine-Louis Gosselin

Located in BARSAC, FR

furniture, chests of drawers, secretaries, corner cupboards, in the Louis XVI style, are elegant, simple and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest
Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest

Pair of Louis XVI Style Dutch Chinoiserie Secretary and High Chest

Located in Greven, DE

furniture, consisting of a small secretary and a corresponding high chest of drawers. In typical Dutch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Danish Oak Secretary Desk
Vintage Danish Oak Secretary Desk

Vintage Danish Oak Secretary Desk

Located in Gardiner, NY

Authentic vintage Danish / Scandinavian Modern oak secretary desk / dresser / chest of drawers

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Country Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

Located in Gardiner, NY

/ chest of drawers / cabinet / sideboard. This piece is in excellent condition with very few signs of age

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century American Country Secretary Desk
Early 19th Century American Country Secretary Desk

Early 19th Century American Country Secretary Desk

Located in Forney, TX

knob pulls. The lower half of the secretary is essentially a chest of drawers, fitted with three large

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Country Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

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Secretary Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of secretary chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all secretary chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of secretary chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Louis XV secretary chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Guillerme et Chambron, Herman Miller and George Nelson each produced beautiful secretary chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Secretary Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for secretary chest of drawers start at $496 and top out at $23,500 with the average selling for $5,500.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Secretary 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 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 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 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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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.