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Rare 19th Century French Marble Topped Brass Gallery Semainier Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
marble top and brass gallery rail Semainier lingerie chest of drawers
This French 19th century Louis XVI
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 55.71 in W 26.78 in D 15.36 in
Italian Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian walnut semainier chest of drawers with iron pulls.
Measurements:
Height
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers.
Handcrafted in France in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Semainier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic early French Empire semainier in Mahogany, each of the seven drawers (intended to be used
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Tall narrow chest of drawers / semainier / French commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good example of a 19th century mahogany semainier , French tall narrow chest of drawers , a drawer
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Louis Philippe Semainier High Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Elegant Louis Philippe high chest of drawers, so-called "semainier", from the 19th century. Solid
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Vintage Italian Florentine Gilt Tall Chest of Drawers Lingerie Semainier
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Italian midcentury hand decorated tall chest of drawers - lingerie semainier. circa 1940
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Fine Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Mid. Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawers in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
STICKLEY Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style semainier lingerie chest Stickley Furniture. Solid mahogany with brass hardware
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stickley Mission Oak Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Stickley Lingerie Chest or Semainier, originally designed in the 1910s by Gustav
Category
Early 2000s American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French semainier or tall chest of mahogany, featuring a figured marble top over a frieze of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
French Semainier or Tall Chest of Mahogany with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French semainier or tall chest of mahogany from the late 18th century, featuring a white
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
Pair of French Louis XV Style Semainier Lingerie Chest Tall Night Stands
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV Style Semainier Lingerie Chest Tall Night Stands
Dimensions : 43" Tall X
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Oak
Louise Semainier Commodes and chests of drawer in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
19th C. French Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Semainier Tall Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A classic French Empire style Semainier Tall Chest in mahogany and bronze ormolu with seven drawers
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
HENKEL HARRIS 155 29 Solid Mahogany Chippendale Semainier Lingerie Chest
By Henkel Harris
Located in Charlotte, NC
A semainier lingerie chest in the Chippendale style by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Marble-Top Mahogany & Gold Bronze Semainier Chest, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Marble-Top Mahogany & Gold Bronze Semainier Chest, Circa 1890.
"Semainier" or Narrow
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 57.5 in W 25.25 in D 15.75 in
Small Mahogany Semainier Called Wellington Chest from 19th Century in Mahogany
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely little mahogany semainier called wellington chest from the 19th century
Very nice small
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 42.52 in W 19.49 in D 14.18 in
Silver Trim Mirrored Semainier
Located in New York, NY
Custom silver trim mirrored semainier with 7 drawers. Customization is available in different sizes
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 6 drawers (options for sizes
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 52 in W 38 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Blue Turquoise Gray Glass 6-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece is not only the functionality with its 6 drawers (options for sizes
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 52 in W 38 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 7 drawers (options for
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 47 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Rose Blush White Glass 4-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
exceptional hardware, the choice of colors is yours!
This attractive dresser/chest of drawers with Art Deco
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 40 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
What we love about this piece, it is not only the functionality with its 7 drawers (options for
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 47 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Rose Blush White Glass 4-Drawer Semainier Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
exceptional hardware, the choice of colors is yours!
This attractive dresser/chest of drawers with Art Deco
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 40 in D 18 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Semainier
Located in San Antonio, TX
This 19th century Louis XVI Style Semainier Chest is an exceptional piece that showcases the beauty
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Solid Walnut Semainier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wonderful French 19th century, solid walnut semainier is the perfect way to add more
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Semainier
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
-crafted in France circa 1810, this semainier is fitted with seven drawers to provide a drawer of clothing
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Empire French Semainier Commode
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Semainier,
Mahogany,
France, 1825-1830
,,The Empire style is an early-nineteenth-century
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Midcentury Era Biedermeier Style Semainier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
wear, the chest presenting exceptionally well.
The Semainier measures height 69", depth 20', width 41".
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Poplar
Rare French Art Deco Signed Mercier & Francisque Chaleyssin Chest of Drawers
By Mercier Freres, Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular scarce French Art Deco mahogany tall chest of drawers / semainier commode by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 52 in W 29 in D 18 in
19th C. Regency Mahogany Chiffonier Tall Chest of Drawers Filing Cabinet Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A tall and Elegant 19th Century Regency chest of drawers Mahogany Chiffonier also chiffonnier. Its
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 70 in W 26.5 in D 16.5 in
18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, tall end table, semainier lingerie chest of drawers, hall consoles / pier tables flanking a entry or
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
H 36.5 in W 18.75 in D 11.5 in
Pair of French, 1870s Faux-Bamboo and Burlwood Semainiers with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
seven drawers. Designed to store a week's supply of lingerie and shirts (semainier comes from the word
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble
H 63.25 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Semainier Brass and Walnut Dresser by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Semainier brass and walnut dresser by Gentner Design
Dimensions: D 35.5 x W 45.7 x H 218 cm
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XV style "Semainier" tall chest commodes with a Brêche d'Alep marble top
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 52 in W 14.25 in D 11 in
French Louis XVI Style Marble Top and Bronze Semainiers
Located in Delft, NL
A French Louis XVI style marble top and bronze Semainiers
Rosewood chests of drawers with 7
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Rosewood Marble Top Semainier, Tall
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical rosewood marble top semainier ~ tall chest is not a
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 57 in W 36 in D 21 in
False Art Deco “Semainier” with Doors in Solid Oak - France, 1920-25
Located in Girona, ES
False Art Deco “semainier” with two doors (instead of drawers), structure in solid oak veneered
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern "Semainier" Commode in Pine, Mahogany, Oak and Brass - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
"Semainier" commode, pine wood structure with mahogany veneer, solid mahogany base. Seven drawers
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 53.55 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in
Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
“Semainier” refers to a French piece of furniture with seven drawers (Fr. Semaine = week). It is
Category
2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 66 in W 16 in D 24 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest. Hand crafted from
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 58.25 in W 36.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Inlaid Kingwood Marble Top Lingerie Chest - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique semainier chest in the French Louis XV style, unbranded. Constructed of kingwood with a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid oak, charming white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
soft and charming lacquers.
Semainier is the French word for "weekl-er". The six drawers are for each
Category
2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 52.76 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood, white and black Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
soft and charming lacquers.
Semainier is the French word for "weekl-er". The six drawers are for each
Category
2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 52.76 in W 25.99 in D 16.15 in
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
practical.
It can be used as a meuble d'appui, mini armoire, clothing chest, chiffonier, semainiers
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 47.5 in W 61.75 in D 21.75 in
French Heritage Arville Semainier Lingerie Chest
Located in Waxahachie, TX
.
These are only made to order and take months to get.
Gold painted drawers.
Solid wood.
Sturdy, stylish
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Renowned designer Paul Mathieu created this large dresser with 9 drawers with his interpretation of
Category
2010s Indian Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
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Semainier Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of semainier chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all semainier chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Find 137 antique and vintage semainier chest of drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Semainier 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. There are many kinds of semainier chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI, louis xv and Empire semainier chest of drawers are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made semainier chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Stephanie Odegard Collection, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques and Councill are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Semainier Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for semainier chest of drawers start at $450 and top out at $67,900 with the average selling for $3,699.
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 Semainier Chest Of 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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Inlaid Highboy
Blonde Highboy Dresser
Blonde Highboy
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Oak Walnut Dresser
French 1940s Dresser
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Mid Century Heritage Dresser
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