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19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French miniature mahogany salesman sample tabletop chest of drawers, circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
The appealing shape and unique patina of this antique wooden chest of drawers make it a covetable
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
19th Century Portuguese Chest of Drawers
H 38.2 in W 30.3 in D 14 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers painted in dusty antique yellow, typical of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers from northern Sweden made during the transition time between the Gustavian and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
H 45.28 in W 48.43 in D 24.02 in
Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
18th century chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is Rococo with pronounced and curved
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Cherry

Miniature English George III Antique Mahogany Document Box Chest of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE GEORGE III MAHOGANY TABLETOP DOCUMENT BOX England, circa 1785 Item # 011BMA19P An
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Italian Pietre-Dure Hardstones Mosaic Inlay and Brass Palatial Chest of Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
Palatial chest of drawers fully decorated by Italian craftsmanship using traditional pietre-dure
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Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Restored Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Walnut and Green Stain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with our beautifully restored chest of drawers, a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood

"Il Pezzo 2 Dresser" chest of drawers - walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
exquisite material. The tabletop features a stunning slab of either white Carrara or black Marquinia marble
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Danish Modern Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Henning Korch
By Henning Korch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern rosewood lingerie chest by Henning Korch for Silkeborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Located in Dubai, AE
tabletops.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Wooden Dresser with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
Combining a simple cabinet with a marble tabletop, this antique chest of drawers strikes an
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Antique 19th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

ITALIAN Mid Century MODERN Maple Long DRESSER / Vanity + Large Mirror, c. 1960's
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Weehawken, NJ
along each side of the mirror. The center and right side drawers lock (key included!) and the sculpted
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Maple

"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - nickel base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
exquisite material. The tabletop features a stunning slab of either white Carrara or black Marquinia marble
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
exquisite material. The tabletop features a stunning slab of either white Carrara or black Marquinia marble
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Modern Nilo Nightstand Bedside Table Onyx Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
movement. The interplay between the white oyster colour and the white Onyx tabletop was designed to embody
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Nilo Nightstands Bedside Tables White Onyx Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
movement. The interplay between the pearl colour and the white Onyx tabletop was designed to embody the
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Antique 18th Century Northern Swedish Gustavian Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
exception of the three key plates on the three largest drawers. The commode has some minor marks and traces
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

1880s Antique Provincial Light Walnut Commode with Inlaid Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are the intricate inlaid designs on the tabletop, framed by fine ebonized color moldings. These
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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Nilo Nightstand Bedside Table Calacatta Oro Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
movement. The interplay between the pearl colour and the Calacatta Oro marble tabletop was designed to
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Karlstad, SE
in mind, featuring three spacious drawers and three smaller ones, positioned on top for easy access
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Massive Carved Oak Commode from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
cornice and featuring a single drawer, covered with a tabletop plate on the top. The front of the
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Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

"Il Pezzo 2 Nightstand" night table - solid walnut - Carrara marble - brass
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
exquisite material. The tabletop features a stunning slab of either white Carrara or black Marquinia marble
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Gold, Brass

1930s Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani Per Atelier Di Varedo
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Majestic and elegant chest of drawers by Osvaldo Borsani produced in the Varedo Atelier of his
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Doshi Lieven Dressing Table 'Chandlo' Ash /Steel/Mirror/ by BD Barcelona
By Doshi Levien
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
. Tabletop: Mixed natural minerals and polymers Mirror: Steel frame, painted in red Back mirror: Black MDF
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2010s English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode by Gaetano e Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Venetian chest of drawers from the 1930s produced by Gaetano Borsani and attributed to the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Grace Chiffonier by Erik Chambert for Chamberts Möbelfabrik, 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
influences including the carved light green pillar on the interior. The writing tabletop with original blue
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Felt, Elm, Rosewood

Antique Watchmaker's Cabinet, English, Tabletop Work Chest, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique watchmaker's cabinet. An English, mahogany two drawer work chest, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian Early 18th Century Petite-Sized Walnut Chest w/Drawers for Table-Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small sized Italian walnut chest from the early 18th century. This Italian chest of four drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Wood

19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th-century English mahogany tabletop campaign chest with elegant brass hardware. Featuring two
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Antique 19th Century English Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Mahogany

Japanese Gilt Black Lacquer Tea Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With intricate construction and exquisite decoration, this fine tabletop tea chest is a true
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Autumn Altar Box, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century chest of drawers is a fantastic example of the multifunctional boxes used
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desk is composed of two distinct tables, each with its own chest of drawers, constructed independently
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French 1880s Barbotine Majolica Basket with High Relief Colorful Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, perhaps placed above a buffet, chest-of-drawers or on a tabletop.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Majolica

French Miniature Oak Commode Table Top from the Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
away from a wall and float on a tabletop. The chest is decorated with a nicely scalloped apron. This
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Antique Early 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Barbotine Jardinière Basket with High Relief Pastel Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
a buffet, chest-of-drawers or on a tabletop.
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

French Ecole de Fontainebleau Barbotine Jardinière Basket with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
home, perhaps placed above a buffet, chest-of-drawers or on a tabletop.
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

French 18th Century Oil on Canvas Floral Painting in the Dutch School Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
enliven any wall beautifully, perhaps hung above a chest-of-drawers, credenza or console table.
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Antique 18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Fratelli Levaggi Children Nutwood "Campanino" Italian Chair, Chiavari 1950
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Roma, IT
two wooden chests of drawers from the Chiavari Società Economica, which had been founded five years
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Lowey
Located in Topeka, KS
magnificent Secretary Desk or Gentleman’s Chest by Raymond Loewy for Mengel we have a matching Telephone Bench
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Antique French Miniature Sample Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
This charming example of an antique French miniature chest of drawers circa 1890 was used as a
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Mathieu Criaerd Regency Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
By Matthieu Criaerd
Located in Liverpool, GB
18th century Mathieu Criaerd Regency pine and oak chest of drawers with marble top A Regency
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Antique Late 18th Century French Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Swiss Rustic Kitchen Commode
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful warm rustic Swiss kitchen commode. Very nice patina. Height of tabletop.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Swiss Rustic Kitchen Commode
Early 19th Swiss Rustic Kitchen Commode
H 48 in W 59 in D 20.75 in
Classy and Modern Multifunctional Pill
By Dalius Razauskas, Emko
Located in Vilnius, LT
materials and the fittings used into manufacturing are providing a reliable desk transformation and tabletop
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2010s Lithuanian Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Classy and Modern Multifunctional Pill
Classy and Modern Multifunctional Pill
H 44.1 in W 44.1 in D 12.01 in
Mid-Century Bauhaus Writing Desk by Thonet and Designed by Pierre Paulin
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Vienna, AT
. Lable under the tabletop. Walnut chest and drawers, black lacquered tabletop. Black lacquered steel
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Desks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Brown Retro Secretaire Teak Danish Design Vintage, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Practical Secretaire - chest of drawers from the 1960s-1970s, finished with teak veneer with three
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Antique Mahogany Tabletop Chest of Drawers, Salesman's Sample
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Highly polished finish with four graduated drawers with finely cast brass pulls. Raised on a carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Models and Miniatures

George Nelson Tabletop Miniature Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Tabletop model number 5215, white laminate top with porcelain drawer pulls on teak case. Drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in South Salem, NY
Pair of pale blue painted Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with faux marble top and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This eclectic chest of drawers comes from Germany from circa 19th century. The piece of furniture
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Antique 19th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chest of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century
Chest of Drawers, Germany, 19th Century
H 37.8 in W 44.49 in D 23.23 in
1960s Italian Gilded Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A gilded wooden chest of drawers from Italy, circa 1960. Elegantly aged, a refined shape is
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Vintage 1960s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood

1960s Italian Gilded Chest of Drawers
1960s Italian Gilded Chest of Drawers
H 32.3 in W 30.7 in D 14.6 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers painted in dusty antique yellow, typical of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Small Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Slender three-drawered chest on long elegant legs, the tabletop is red-white marble. The body is
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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Small Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Small Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in
Allen Ditson Solid Walnut Jewelry or Tabletop Chest
By Allen Ditson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Allen Ditson solid walnut jewelry or tabletop chest commissioned in 1957. This example is executed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Portuguese Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden chest of drawers offers a poised neoclassical silhouette with an enigmatic
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20th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, 1860-1870
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers painted in dusty rose. Wooden blue
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Salem, NY
Bachelor's chest in mahogany with three drawers and a bow front. The piece also features metal
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Antique 1820s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers painted in blue shades. Wooden gray marbled tabletop. Three
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Tabletop Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of tabletop chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all tabletop chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Tabletop 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. mid-century modern, Art Deco and Louis XVI tabletop chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Tabletop chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gaetano Borsani, Boet and Osvaldo Borsani are consistently popular.

How Much are Tabletop Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for tabletop chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, tabletop chest of drawers begin at $396 and can go as high as $22,400, while the average can fetch as much as $3,848.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Tabletop 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 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 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 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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