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Rare Brass-Bound Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Brass-Bound Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Provenance: The Dalva Brothers
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Secretary / Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Campaign secretary chest of drawers hand-made in England in the early 1800s using mahogany. This is
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
H 42.13 in W 35.83 in D 20.87 in
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
60s 70s teak secretary chest of drawers Danish Modern by Dyrlund Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak secretary chest of drawers Danish Modern by Dyrlund Denmark
Object: Secretary
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 40.36 in W 32.49 in D 18.31 in
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
Mid-Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Secretary Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, multi-function antique chest was created in Italy, circa 1960. Siting on bracket feet
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Napoleon III French Secretary Chest of Drawers Mahogany Rosewood Inlaid
Located in Brooklyn, NY
19th century Napoleon III French secretary (secretaire) chest of drawers in fine mahogany rosewood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
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
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
H 73 in W 41 in D 17.25 in
VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SECRETAIRE CHEST OF DRAWERS WiTH AGED GREEN LEATHER
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Vintage Military Campaign Secretary Chest Of
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.83 in W 29.14 in D 18.12 in
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 Desk Chest Mahogany, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI mahogany secretary chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 56.7 in W 32.29 in D 14.57 in
19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique teak campaign chest of drawers with secretary. The chest of drawers is in
Category
Antique 1840s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Secretary, Austria, Mid 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
The Biedermeier chest of drawers veneered with walnut is an exceptional 19th-century piece from
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut
H 61.03 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in
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
H 46.07 in W 24.02 in D 51.19 in
French 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Secretary Drawer
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful walnut chest of drawers with secretary drawer. Impressive design with bronze drawer
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Compartement, c. 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier Chest Of Drawers with Secretary Attachment
Baden-Wuerttemberg
Walnut
Biedermeier
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 46.46 in W 46.46 in D 24.02 in
Military Or Campaign Chest Of Drawers In Blond Mahogany With Secretary - 19th Ce
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century blond mahogany campaign or military chest of drawers with a secretary in the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.13 in W 38.98 in D 17.72 in
Antique George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Butlers Secretary c. Late 18th
Located in Westfield, MA
This stately George III mahogany chest of drawers with a butler’s secretary is a fine example of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 71 in W 46 in D 23 in
Italian Inlaid Satinwood Cylinder Top Secretary Desk Chest Drawers Dresser Mint!
By Biedermeier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Inlaid satinwood cylinder top secretary desk chest drawers dresser mint!
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 36 in D 19 in
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
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
Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration
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
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
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
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
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
Antique Secretary 19th century
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
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
Delicate Secretary in Louis Seize Style
Located in Berlin, DE
between four drawers.
Rich office layout behind.
The sides and the front have framed panels
Category
20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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
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
H 35.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.75 in
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
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
H 43.7 in W 28.54 in D 14.17 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Commode Pull Out Secretary Hidden Storage Restored
Located in Chicago, 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
H 37.13 in W 50 in D 23 in
Italian Bombe Inlay Olive Wood Dresser Drop Front Jewerly Compartment Secretary
Located in Rockaway, NJ
front jewelry secretary compartment.
Excellent vintage condition. Stunning piece.
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
H 47 in W 21 in D 47 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode Secretary with Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
leather top that pulls out. The interior cavity of the secretary has four drawers; two on the left-hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 38 in W 50 in D 22 in
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
Antique Oak Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers – Late 18th Century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here this beautiful large antique oak secretary desk / chest of drawers / bureau with burl
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Classical Roman Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Wellington Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Secretary Desk Dovetails Clean
By Wellington
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century Wellington Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Secretary Desk Dovetails Clean
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 51 in W 51 in D 24 in
Late 19th Century Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, Secretary, Victorian, 1890
Located in Greven, DE
Antique ship's or captain's secretary, so-called Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
England
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 53.15 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in
Very Fine Antique Dovetailed Leather top Letter Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Antique Dovetailed Leather top Letter Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers MINT
Category
20th Century American Directoire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
H 47 in W 43 in D 22 in
Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary, Circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Federal Style Two-Part Satin Mahogany Chest of Drawers Secretary Desk, Circa 1900s. Functional
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Desks
Materials
Mahogany
H 46.75 in W 18.25 in D 41 in
A rare 19th century Dom José I style secretary desk / chest of drawers
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
A stunning and rare Dom José I style secretary desk, an exquisite example of Portuguese
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Desks
Materials
Wood
H 44.89 in W 44.1 in D 26.38 in
Very Fine Olive Burl Wood 83" Tall Secretary Desk Cabinet Chest of Drawers MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Federal Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 83 in W 38 in D 22 in
Secretary Desk / Chest of Drawers by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, USA, c. 1960's
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a versatile and stylish Mid-Century Modern secretary desk and chest of drawers designed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 47.75 in W 36.25 in D 19 in
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
Italian Florentine Giltwood Bureau Secretary Butlers Desk Chest
Located in Forney, TX
, chest of drawers, commode, dresser, fall-front desk, wall accent, hall console, Tuscan, Firenze Tuscany
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rolltop Teak Secretary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic mid-century vintage Scandinavian Modern secretary desk with a lower chest of drawers. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Wood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / dresser / chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / dresser / chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk / Vanity
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / dresser / chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Small Swiss Louis XV Secretaire, Walnut, Writing Chest, circa 1760
Located in Greven, DE
. Diagonal flap secretary or chest of drawers.
The three-leaf chest of drawers is gently convexly curved
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swiss Made Secretaire
Located in Greven, DE
Antique secretary or chest of drawers
Switzerland
Yew, oak
second half of 18th century
Dimensions
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swiss Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Yew
Late 17th C Louis XIV Italian Walnut Scrittorio Con Scarabattolo, Burl & Inlay
Located in Encinitas, CA
; this version of a secretary incorporated within a chest of drawers has a hinged top & upper front panel
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 43.2 in W 67.3 in D 26.8 in
Small Secretary/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Small oak secretary/chest of drawers, with carved gallery edge at the top. leather writing flap and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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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, 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 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 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 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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