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Art Deco Double Bass Cabinet Chest Drawers Rosewood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
and totally unique art deco style chest of drawers in the shape of a double base Real feat of
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Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

1960’s Danish palisander double chest of drawers by hu
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1960's danish made palisander chest of drawers. Beautiful 1960s chest of drawers designed by Poul
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander

1930s Art Deco Double Chest of Drawers, Mirror, Walnut, Mahogany - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco double chest of drawers with central original mirror, walnut and mahogany veneered, eight
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

1950s Paul Frankl Moroccan Red Lacquered Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
number of modern pieces for Johnson Furniture including this chest of drawers. Please allow 4 weeks for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Mahogany Double Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 19th Century Mahogany Double Wellington Chest With Two Banks Of Six
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Double Wellington Chest
Mahogany Double Wellington Chest
H 50 in W 40 in D 19 in
English late 17th Century Blond Oak commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, NY
(replacements). The chest probably had formerly double doors enclosing the drawers. The sides are also of a
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Exposed Sculptural Legs Double Accordion Door Compartment 3 Drawers Gentleman's
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest dresser with beautiful exposed sculpted solid walnut legs. Two
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century French Country Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, France
Located in Girona, Spain
: Early 19th century French double chest of drawers. Typical of 19th century French countryside furniture
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Antique Early 19th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Eight Drawers Scandinavian Walnut Double Dresser on Tall Dowel Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish or Swedish Mid-Century Modern 8 drawers double dresser credenza on tall tempered legs and
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
case height is 30.5 inches. Depth is 18 inches. Sliding door cabinet is 42 inches wide Chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Diamond Front Walnut Mid-Century Modern Double High Chest Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern diamond front eight drawers high chest dresser cabinet.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Cabinet Over Chest 4-Drawers Serpentine Carved Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS and RARE Antique French Country Oak Cabinet with Double Doors Over Chest of 4 Drawers~~ c
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Style Highboy Dresser Chest Double Door
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Mid-Century Modern campaign style highboy dresser chest double door compartment Mint!  
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern 10 Drawers Walnut Gallery Top Dresser Credenza Double Doors
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fully restored Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza dresser with gallery top, 10 drawers and double
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Very Rare Danish Teak Double Chest / Sideboard by Peter Løvig-nielsen, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare and finest double chest of drawers / sideboard in teak by Peter Løvig-Nielsen. With 8
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Very Rare Danish Teak Double Chest / Sideboard by Peter Løvig-nielsen, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare and finest double chest of drawers / sideboard in teak by Peter Løvig-Nielsen. With 8
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Honey Amber Tone Finish Edmond Spence High Chest Gentlemen's Dresser Double Door
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Honey amber tone finish edmond spence high chest gentlemen's dresser comode double door.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Mid 18th Century English Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest of Glowing Colour. This double chest
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
H 72.45 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
Antique Country French Double Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique country French double commode provides six drawers for capacious storage in style
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Country French Double Commode
Antique Country French Double Commode
H 34 in W 63 in D 23.5 in
Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Børge Mogensen sideboard / double dresser in teak. Legs in oak wood. Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.
Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.
H 34.65 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
Double dresser by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Very nice double chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Produced in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Fine Antique Mahogany Double Dresser for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
original holes for me. Despite the condition, this remains a very desirable chest and it does display well
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Antique 19th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Double Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Magnificent mid-century modern 8 drawer dresser with bombe front and corners with gilt bronze mounts. Beautiful flame mahogany veneers and inset marble top. The best of Hollywood Reg...
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy Double
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Flat Top Maple Highboy Double, Four short drawers with
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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Dresser Double Oak Refinished Restored MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American modernist dresser.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Curious Designer Dresser as Double Bass in Maple Root Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Ausgefallene massivholz Kommode in Form eines Kontrabasses. Four Schubladen. Äußerst extravagant und ein garantiert ein Hingucker. Komplett im Vogelaugen-Ahornfurnier. (G-Gm-218).
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Late 20th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Double Commode
Located in Miami, FL
to Nimes. The commode of bombe form with carved canted corners flanking four long drawers, each
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

20th Century Provincial Style Double Dresser and Pair of Mirrors by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial style bedroom Credenza set with double mirrors by John Widdicomb, marked with
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Bow Front Banded Top Inlayed Double Door One Drawer Sideboard Buffet Server MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bow Front Banded Burlwood Top Inlayed Double Door One Drawer Sideboard Buffet Server MINT!
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20th Century Italian Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl

Ello Brass & Bronze Mirror Tall Boy (x 2)
By Ello Furniture, O.B. Solie
Located in Hanover, MA
collection. One-piece unit styled as a chest on chest. Double doors above three drawers. Upper cabinet has
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Ello Brass & Bronze Mirror Tall Boy (x 2)
Ello Brass & Bronze Mirror Tall Boy (x 2)
H 57.25 in W 41.25 in D 22 in
Ello Brass & Bronzed Mirror Tall Boy (x 2)
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
1985. One-piece unit styled as a chest on chest. Double doors above three drawers. Upper cabinet has
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Ello Brass & Bronzed Mirror Tall Boy (x 2)
Ello Brass & Bronzed Mirror Tall Boy (x 2)
H 57.25 in W 41.25 in D 22 in
Mid Century Stag Cantata Teak Double Chest of Drawers
By Stag Furniture 1
Located in Seaford, GB
Stag Cantata Mid-Century Teak Double Chest of Drawers – 1960s Vintage Furniture (Sussex, England
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Teak

Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Double Door Chest of Drawers
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hanover, MA
drawers behind double doors. Carved foliate handles and curved notched corners. This is in its original
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Qing Dynasty Side Chest with Carved Motifs, Two Drawers and Double Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty side chest from the early 20th century, with two drawers, carved motifs and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Wood

ORiGINAL ANTIQUE ART DECO CIR 1920'S DOUBLE WARDROBE CHEST OF DRAWERS COMPENDIUM
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, early 20th century circa 1920's Art Deco Mahogany and Beech Wardrobe Chest of Drawers Compendium
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Hardwood, Beech

Empire Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French neoclassic style double chest of drawers with ebonized details.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dressers

Empire Style French Chest of Drawers
Empire Style French Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 70 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Vintage STAG Teak Chest of 8 Drawers
By Stag Furniture 1
Located in Seaford, GB
Stag Cantata Mid-Century Teak Double Chest of Drawers – 1960s Vintage Furniture (Sussex, England
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Vintage STAG Teak Chest of 8 Drawers
Mid Century Vintage STAG Teak Chest of 8 Drawers
H 27.56 in W 46.46 in D 17.33 in
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Eight-Drawer Double Dresser
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer double dresser or chest of drawers By
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Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Charles IV Secretaire with Drawers with Inlaid Work. Spain, 18th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
, revealing drawers inside with hidden drawers and others with double bottoms. Chest of drawers with 6 drawers
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

John Widdicomb Georgian Green Lacquered Eight-Drawer Double Dresser, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style eight-drawer double dresser or chest of drawers By Ralph
Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Hand Painted Venetian Pink Bamboo Fiesole Chest with Butterflies
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
Double Fiesole Chest of Drawers with butterflies decor. This eclectic piece will bring just the right
Category

2010s Italian Other Buffets

Materials

Wood

George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Sap Walnut, Rare Dresser, USA, 1958
By George Nakashima
Located in Manhasset, NY
George Nakashima, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Double Chest of Drawers, Sap Walnut, c. 1958 Double
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and walnut burl Baroque Secretary à deux corps Saxony around 1760
Located in Münster, DE
top with sprung gable and beautiful interior division, 3-tier, double-arched chest of drawers, 2 parts
Category

Antique 1760s German Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Nutwood

Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Kidney-shaped oak writing desk with double chest of drawers with 8 drawers on each side. Wrought
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
Swedish Art Nouveau Style Oak Writing Desk
H 30.32 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Maison Jansen, Louis XVI Style, Cabinet, Mahogany, Brass, Marble, France, 1940s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fine mahogany storage chest attributed to Maison Jansen. This Louis XVI style double hi chest has
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Vintage 1940s French Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
chest of drawers. With nice teak color and in original condition in good quality. Denmark 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
chest of drawers. With nice teak color and in original condition in good quality. Denmark 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Baker Asian Modern Mid Century Grass Cloth Cream Lacquer Raffia Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
also have listed the matching double wide chest of drawers and the matching pair of bedside cabinets or
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair Baker Asian Modern Mid Century Grass Cloth Cream Lacquer Raffia Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bradenton, FL
room. We also have listed the matching double wide chest of drawers and the matching side cabinet.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pascoe Industries Double Chest of Drawers
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in New York, NY
Storage unit composed of two four-drawer (#9568) chests atop a single “LA” series base with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Double Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century chest of drawers in mahogany, English.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Double Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Double Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
H 38 in W 59.75 in D 21 in
Double Wide Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Six- drawer mirrored chest that features black wooden legs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Art Deco Style Double Bass Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
. Stunning and totally unique Art Deco style chest of drawers in the shape of a double base. Real feat of
Category

Vintage 1980s European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rare 19th Century Double Bank Chest of Drawers, circa 1850
Located in Salisbury, GB
A rare 19th century double bank chest of drawers and of very good quality with cedar linings and
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar, Mahogany

Rosewood Double Chest of Drawers by Poul Hundevad, Scandinavian Modern
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful chest of drawers made of rosewood designed by Poul Hundevad. This gorgeous storage has
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Barock Chest of Drawers Double Curved Burl Walnut France, 18th Century
Located in Osnabrück, DE
Fine baroque chest of drawers resting on arched legs. The proportions are absolutely elegant and
Category

Antique 1720s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Italian Chest Of Drawers
Located in Formigine Modena, IT
A very fine italian and double part chest of drawers,overall lacquered, with moulded front and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Chest Of Drawers
18th Century Italian Chest Of Drawers
H 92.12 in W 54.33 in D 26.72 in
19th Century French Pair of Hand Decorated Wooden Chest of Drawers, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French pair of hand decorated wooden chests with double drawers.
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English George III Oak Chest-on-Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
. Often referred to as double chest-of-drawers. Broken arch on top with molded cornice and urn-shaped
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Double Sided Flat File Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
• Flat file oak cabinet • 24 drawers • Antiqued brass drawer pulls • American Midwest, • late
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Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Double Sided Flat File Cabinet
Double Sided Flat File Cabinet
H 35.75 in W 73.5 in D 49.5 in
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Double Chest Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of double chest drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all double chest drawers available were constructed with great care. Find 110 antique and vintage double chest drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of double chest drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Double chest drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Paul Frankl, John Stuart and Florence Knoll each produced beautiful double chest drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Double Chest Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,950, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $30,260 highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Double Chest Drawers
  • 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.