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Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers comes from Germany and dates back to around 1780-1800
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Antique 1780s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
H 33.47 in W 48.04 in D 22.84 in
Antique Chest of Drawers on Legs
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful antique chest of drawers on legs. This was made in England, it dates from around
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Chest of Drawers on Legs
Antique Chest of Drawers on Legs
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 13 in
Vintage Chest of Drawers by Uniflex
By Uniflex
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage chest of drawers by Uniflex. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chest of Drawers by Uniflex
Vintage Chest of Drawers by Uniflex
H 45.67 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom designed and built dresser/chest of drawers by Hans
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
H 30.75 in W 101 in D 21 in
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 38.59 in W 29.93 in D 20.87 in
Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
, the Severin Chest stands out with its high end materials and fine crafting. Slim (only 25cm deep) but
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 7.88 in
Antique Satinwood Inlaid Edwardian Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A slim & small proportioned antique Edwardian chest of drawers. This was made in England & dates
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco French Side Table/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Side table is made out of palisander wood. Has 3 spacious drawers with rectangular chrome handles
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Chest of Drawers from the White Star Line
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mahogany chest of drawers with slim ebonized trim and round metal handles from the infamous White
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Flame Mahogany Chest Of Drawers for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic chest of drawers, the top with a carved edge over a slim slide pull lined in green felt
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Empire style commode, or chest of drawers, made of solid and veneer of
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Dresser Chest of Drawers by Loughborough Furniture for Heals
Located in Leicester, GB
chest has three long and slim drawers on slim legs. The handles are unique for this range; gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers Wood and Leather by Gasparucci Italo, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Chest of drawers, commode or dresser in wood and braid of very slim leather bands, metal chrome
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Tall Slim Vintage Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in GB
table sized drawers A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a set, I have another two
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers by Carl Aage Skov for Munch Møbler, 1957
By C. A. Skov
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chest of drawers designed in 1957 by Carl Aage Skov for Munch Møbler, Denmark. Slim model with six
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

1970's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves
Located in London, GB
A stylish and useful vintage bamboo and rattan tallboy chest of drawers by Angraves. This was made
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
Chests on Chests or Tallboys we have had in years. With superlative marquetry inlays of satinwood quarter
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Light Oak Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in GB
table sized drawers. A truly stunning and well made pair, these are part of a set, I have another two
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Located in Belfast, IE
examples of this model of slim tall Irish tallboy chest can be seen in the Irish furniture book by the
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
H 60 in W 30 in D 17 in
1930 restored Globe-Wernicke filing cabinet oak drawer cabinet antique
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Features: Slim model with three drawers stacked one on top of the other, high-quality construction
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Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Thin Edge Walnut Dresser with Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
, which takes its name from the elegant, slim profile. Tapered trestle legs elevate the walnut case, with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Antique, Florentine, Four-Drawer Commode
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A large, 19th c., hand-carved, walnut, clipped-corner commode. The slim drawer above the solid wood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

American 18th Century Queen Anne Maple Highboy with Fan Carving, Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
slender legs and edge molded drawers. The fan carving in the center drawer of the base section and the
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Antique 1770s American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Pine

Semainier Brass and Walnut Dresser by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
nine variable depth drawers, provides ample storage for all things. The top drawer, conveniently slim
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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rattan Tall Boy Dresser, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan woven wicker six-drawer tall boy dresser or slim chest of drawers. Spain, 1960s This
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Rattan Tall Boy Dresser, 1960s
Rattan Tall Boy Dresser, 1960s
H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Antique French Vitrine Over Chest of Drawers Bonnetiere Bookcase Oak Carved 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Drawer Chest ~~HIGHLY CARVED~~c. 1870s Versatile size~~SLIM profile fits in smaller spaces~~84" tall x
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Bonnetierre Vitrine Bookcase Over Chest of Drawers Oak 19th C.
Located in Tyler, TX
Chest ~~HIGHLY CARVED~~c. 1870s Versatile size~~SLIM profile fits in smaller spaces~~84" tall x 31.5
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Abattant Desk Fall Front Secretary Chest Drawers Renaissance Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite 19th Century Antique French Oak Renaissance Revival Abattant Chest of Drawers and Desk
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Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
aesthetic quality: the thin edge that frames the doors and drawers. Slim aluminum legs raise the volume
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Palisander

Danish Louis XVI Pedestal Storage Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
15 slim drawers, raised on a molded plinth base. Originally used as a silver cabinet but would make a
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Cabinets

Rare Bedroom Set by Martin Fineman for Multiplex Modern
By Martin Fineman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
." Individual dimensions: Both nightstands are 18" wide by 19" deep and 30 1/2" tall. The chest of drawers is
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Victorian Slim Oak Wellington Chest
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1840. This Wellington chest is offered in great original condition. It has a solid
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Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Victorian Slim Oak Wellington Chest
Victorian Slim Oak Wellington Chest
H 46.07 in W 21.66 in D 14.97 in
Antique Serpentine Mahogany Tallboy Chest Drawers
By Christopher Pratt
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique serpentine mahogany chest on chest. Of nice slim proportions
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Gillows demi-lune Side Cabinets
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Folkestone, Kent
, constructed to look like chests of eight small drawers, decorated with boxwood lines and raised on three
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Gillows demi-lune Side Cabinets
Pair of Gillows demi-lune Side Cabinets
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in
George III Serpentine Mahogany Chest in the Manner of Henry Kettle
By Henry Kettle
Located in Knutsford, GB
drawers fitted with the apparently original gilt-brass swan neck handles, flanked by slim canted fluted
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Knutsford, GB
and a moulded edge to three sides. Below four long graduated, cock-beaded, oak lined drawers fitted
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George I Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
George I walnut chest on stand This George I walnut chest on stand was made circa 1720. It was
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Antique 1720s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George I Walnut Chest on Stand
George I Walnut Chest on Stand
H 63 in W 43 in D 23 in
Antique Inlaid Kingwood Marble-Top Chest with Seven Draws
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this antique chest with seven draws. Nice slim size. French in origin dating
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Reclaimed Wood Nightstand
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Slim, reclaimed wood three-drawer nightstand with slide for extra space. Measure: W 19", H 29.25
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21st Century and Contemporary Central American Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Reclaimed Wood Nightstand
Reclaimed Wood Nightstand
H 29.25 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
Hepplewhite Style Inlaid Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Hepplewhite style, inlaid mahogany, serpentine fronted chest of drawers, circa 1850. The shaped top
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Antique Mid-19th Century Hepplewhite Furniture

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani Palisander Sideboard with Marble Top, circa 1940
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Houston, TX
chest of drawers uses the powerful grain of palisander (a species of rosewood) and has a set of four
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique Walnut Slim Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique walnut slim chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Walnut Slim Chest of Drawers
Antique Walnut Slim Chest of Drawers
H 35.83 in W 19.3 in D 15.36 in
Antique Burr Walnut Slim Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning original antique chest of drawers in burr walnut dating from around the 1900-1910 period
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Slim Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning original antique chest of drawers in burr walnut dating from around the 1900-1910 period
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique French Marble Top Slim Chests of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of tall antique marble top chests with concave fronts, beautifully made from a
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Tall Slim Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A lovely tall slim chest of drawers produced in burr walnut around c1900 grey marble top and bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Tall Slim Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Tall Slim Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 47.25 in W 20.87 in D 14.57 in
Tall 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5471 Fine quality, tall and slim chest of drawers in figured walnut, having figured walnut top
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Tall 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Tall 19th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 56.299 in W 29.134 in D 17.717 in
Antique French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique French walnut slim chest of drawers has a wonderful warm color, lots of character and
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Vintage 1910s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique tall slim chest of drawers in burr walnut, sitting on solid walnut cabriole
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Hannes Wettstein "next Basic" Lingerie Chest of Drawers for Pallucco
By Hannes Wettstein, Pallucco
Located in Hanover, MA
Tall slim chest of drawers designed by the late Swiss architect and Industrial designer, Hannes
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Slim Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Slim antique mahogany chest of drawers on bracket feet and in good original condition. It’s very
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Slim Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique slim bow front chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Slim Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Antique Slim Bow Front Chest of Drawers
H 47.25 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
Slim Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful slim bow front chest of drawers. This is in the antique Georgian style & I believe it
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Slim and Tall 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3978, a slim and tall continental chest of drawers in walnut, having figured top above seven oak
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Slim and Tall 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Slim and Tall 19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 54.34 in W 31.5 in D 15.36 in
Slim Antique Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Slim tall mahogany antique bow fronted chest of drawers in mahogany, with a flame mahogany top with
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Slim Antique Edwardian Bow Fronted Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Fine quality small antique mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers in good original condition and
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Slim Antique Burr Walnut Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Slim antique bow fronted chest of drawers with a tight burr walnut top and drawer fronts and
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Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rare 19th Century Mahogany Slim Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Sideboard
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in GB
Military campaign chest of drawers A very good looking and well-made piece, as you can see from the
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Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4251 slim Victorian chest of drawers in mahogany, having figured top above panelled frieze and
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Victorian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 42.13 in W 27.17 in D 18.9 in
Slim Antique Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
Antique Georgian style mahogany bow fronted chest on chest, with nice slim proportions and in
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Slim Antique Mahogany Chest on Chest
Slim Antique Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 51 in W 22.5 in D 16.5 in
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Slim Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of slim chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct slim chest of drawers — often made from wood, mahogany and walnut — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of slim chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Slim chest of drawers made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Slim Chest Of Drawers?

Slim chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,536, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $3,308.

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 Slim Chest Of Drawers
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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