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Hardwood Campaign Brass Bound Chest of Two Short and Two Long Drawers
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Early 20th century hardwood campaign brass bound chest of two short and two long drawers with
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Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
carved corbels on the front, it has 2 short over 3 graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs
The chest
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
an arrangement of four drawers, two short over two long, each with brass handles. The chest stands on
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Tall mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Tall mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top above two short and five long mahogany lined
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Victorian Satinwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5492 Attractive Victorian chest of drawers in satinwood with rounded corners, having oversailing
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb large oak and pine chest of drawers, with two short over three long drawers.
Original
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Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Oak, Pine
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large oak chest of drawers
This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Victorian Diminutive Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Victorian diminutive chest of drawers or jewelry chest in carved wood with turned legs, two short
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3976 Regency bow fronted chest of generous proportions, having figured top above 2 short and 3
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany chest of drawers with two short drawers over three long oak lined
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Antique 18th Century European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome Chest of Drawers! What a stately presence for the master bedroom. The step-down
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
proportion, having well figured top over two short & three long drawers retaining original swan neck handles
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
would have been on the top of the chest has long gone
The chest has two short drawers at the top and
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Antique Late 18th Century George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4973, attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century Emirian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Period Oak Chest of Drawers This Charming Old Oak Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Period oak chest of drawers
This charming old oak Georgian chest of drawers started life as a
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Antique Early 1800s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Large Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic style mahogany dresser, the rectangular cross-banded top above three short
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Wood
Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5491 Attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Kettering, GB
An 18th century mahogany chest of drawers, on later bun feet. Comprising two short drawers over
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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5465 Elegant Georgian chest of drawers in mahogany, having figured mahogany top with moulded edge
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An 18th century country walnut chest of drawers. Walnut quarter veneers and crossbanding decorating
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Antique 18th Century British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Oak chest in French Provincial style. With overhanging top and two short over
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Victorian Stripped Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
waxed.
The top of the chest has a rounded edge it has two short drawers at the top and two longer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
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Antique 1890s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Jacobean style oak chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
two short and three long graduated moulded drawers. All raised up on bracket feet.
Dimensions
Height
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Regency Bowfronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4746, Regency mahogany chest of drawers of bowfronted design, having string inlaid mahogany top
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Antique 1820s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers.
Located in Skipton, GB
A fantastic Walnut chest of drawers retaining a fine set of original Rococo handles and escutcheons
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Modern Leather Chest of Drawers, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Chest of drawers with a shagreen embossed leather wrapped case in our light overcast
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Leather
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Queen Anne style. This was made in England
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Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Modern Leather Chest of Drawers, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Chest of drawers with a shagreen embossed leather wrapped case in our dark tempest
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Leather
18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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This beautiful early 18th century chest of drawers is earlier in date than the vast majority you will
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Antique Early 18th Century European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rustic 19th C. Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
, turned front legs and dove-tail construction drawers. With two short over three long figured wood drawers
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak chest of five drawers, two short over three long, cross banded in oak and also
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Danish chest of drawers commode from the 19th century. The magnificent, handcrafted
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
George III Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with molded edge, over two short and two long drawers lined with 18th century
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Bowfront Chest of Drawers after Thomas Sheraton
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers in the Thomas Sheraton, the shaped
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Antique 19th Century Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century oyster wood chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th Century & later re-vernered oyster wood chest of drawers of good proportions, having a
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Walnut and Feather Banded Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A walnut feather banded chest of drawers in exceptional condition.
Two short over three graduating
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century bowfront oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century bowfront oak chest of drawers circa 1880.
Fine quality robust chest of drawers made
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
Located in Kettering, GB
An early 17th century chest of drawers, in the Queen Anne style, on a later, most likely George I
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Antique 17th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers, having a nice figured top above two short over three
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Antique 1830s British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Midcentury Baroque Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian midcentury Baroque Revival chest of drawers circa 1950.
Good quality mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
And Herringbone Inlaid Decoration, Over Two Short And Three Long Superbly Figured Drawers With
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Walnut
Georgian 18th Century Elm Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Attractive Crossbanded Decoration, Over Two Short And Three Long Drawers Retaining Original Brass Swan Neck
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, having a banded top above an arrangement
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
17th c. Inlaid Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 17th century oak chest of drawers dated 1679, having wonderful string inlaid lines and bands
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Antique 17th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Small 19th Century Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Proportions, Having Well Figured Top Over Two Short And Two Long Figured Drawers With Replacement Brass Oval
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Walnut Oyster Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Quality 18th Century Country walnut chest of drawers.
With its original oyster cut veneers
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers, a recent acquisition from Europe, is nothing
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large 19th Century Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 19th century birch chest of drawers
This lovely large chest is has 2 short drawers over
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Exceptional Georgian Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An exceptional quality Georgian Bow Front chest of drawers. With bracket feet and absolutely
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
17th Century Oak Enclosed Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 17th century oak part enclosed chest of drawers, the moulded rectangular top
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Antique 1680s British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th century mahogany chest of drawers
This superb piece of furniture dates from circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Pine
Fine Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, by appointment only
A very fine mid-18th century George II mahogany chest of drawers with two short above three
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptionally Decorative 1930s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Unusual Pale Blue Colour
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Antique Two-Over-Three Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top with carved bull nose edge and rounded front corners. With two short over three long
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Antique 19th Century Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-18th Century Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers with six drawers. Molded rectangular top
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 50.5 in W 42.5 in D 20.75 in
Set Of Two Complimenting Biedermeier Style Chests Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Two stunning and complimenting Biedermeier style walnut book matched veneer chests comprised of
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1950.
Stylish chest of drawers of small
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
planked top. The chest has 2 short and two long drawers, lined with oak, brass drop handles, and
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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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Short Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of short chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique short chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. We have 2762 antique and vintage short chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. Short chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Short chest of drawers bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Short chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Ristomatti Ratia, Palaset and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.
How Much are Short Chest Of Drawers?
Short chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,246, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $585,438.
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 Short 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 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 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 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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