Small Chest of Drawers
$1,088
Small Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A refined small chest of drawers with elegant mid-century proportions, elevated on slender legs.
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Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures 25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 30.5" tall.
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Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with gorgeous lion head hardware.
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Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
18th Century Italian Walnut Small Chest Of Drawers / Nightstand
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small chest of drawers, or nightstand, handcrafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers. Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood with fluted leg details and patinated brass pulls.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
Military Campaign Small Chest of Drawers with Hidden Radio Tape Record Player
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage circa 1970’s Military campaign small chest of drawers with hidden record player inside.
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Early 20th Century Walnut Small Chest of Drawers with Yew Wood Banding. Made in England from high quality materials, this piece is especially collectible because of the size which ca...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers (Kohikidashi), Taisho Era (1912–1926)
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This Japanese antique small chest of drawers (kohikidashi) was crafted in the Taisho Era (1912–1926).
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Quaint Bamboo & Rattan Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming Nantucket grass cloth and split bamboo chest of drawers with original hardware. SW
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Grasscloth, Bamboo
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keio Era (Edo Period, 1867), Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Keio Era (1867).
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
$560Sale Price|30% Off
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844), Wabi-Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique small chest of drawers was crafted in the Edo Era (Tenpō 1830-1844).
Category
Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Small Chest of Drawers, Tansu, Japan, Wabi Sabi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A small Japanese tansu chest, crafted in the end of 19th century. This compact chest was traditionally used as a personal storage box (for writing tools, documents, or valuables). I...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Finnish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Danish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Louis XVI small Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers Germany, 1800 Mahogany Elegant Chest with two drawers standing on pointed feet. The front of the chest symmetrically veneered. Edge of the base ...
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Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period（1900-1926）. The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood. The beaut...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This small chest of drawers was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912).
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Georgian Small Chest of Drawers of Mahogany on Bracket Feet
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest or dresser cabinet of patinated mahogany from the Georgian period, featuring a moulded top over a frieze of two beaded short drawers and three graduating b...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Henning Korch for CFC Silkeborg Denmark Small Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This Model 103 "Alabama" compact set of drawers designed by Henning Korch for CFC Silkeborg, is an exceptional showcase of mid-century Danish craftsmanship and beautiful. The piece i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique small chest of drawers with a marble top, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The chest of drawers has four practical drawers and a small, removable top, perfect for small works or display.
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Cool Palm Tree Motif Rattan & Bamboo Retro Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very unusual stylish small rattan and bamboo chest of drawers having embossed decoration on the top and 3 drawers with palm trees.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Lovely Mahogany And Brass Military Campaign Style Small Chest Of Drawers
By Harrods
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime Vintage hand made in England Military Campaign chest of five drawers with Butlers slip serving tray In lovely condition. Don't hesitat...
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Mid-20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Excellent small chest of drawers, Louis Philippe, high craftsmenship 1830 France
Located in Wien, AT
This excellent chest of drawers was manufactured in France, in the 1830s under Louis Philippe I. It is a piece of outstanding craftsmanship, the traces of the old tools can be seen...
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Kent Coffey Small Chest of Drawers, American Mid-Century Modern
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of American mid-century modern walnut chests by Kent Coffey from the “The Sequence” collection, circa 1960s. Measuring 30.5 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 20 inches...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Lucite Small Chests of Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century chest of drawers with a black lacquer finish, raised decorative lucite drawer details, lucite drawer pulls, and black glass tops. (PRICED AS Pair) one dresser do...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Wood, Glass
Dutch Baroque Oak Small Chest Of Drawers With Serpentine Front, Early 1900s
Located in Viterbo, VT
Small Dutch Chest of drawers hand-made in the early 1900s using oak.
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s
By Josef Frank
Located in Purkersdorf, AT
Josef Frank designed this delicate chest of drawers in the late 1920s. It was manufactured by Haus & Garten. The original design drawing is housed in the Museum of Applied Arts (MA...
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small chest of drawers, hall or occasional furniture, Danish in rosewood 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Lovely little Scandinavian chest of drawers. This piece of furniture has multiple uses: entryway, bedroom, dressing room, etc. It features two large drawers. A simple and refined des...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
English 19th Century inlaid small chest of drawers.
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Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Commodes and Chests of Drawers
18th Century Italian Baroque Small Chest of Drawers
Located in Kent, CT
An 18th century Italian credenza or small chest of three drawers made from Baroque elements, including original church architectural parts.
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Antique 18th Century Baroque Dressers
Materials
Wood
Baroque Chest of Drawers
$6,000
Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Ljungby, SE
A small chest of drawers from the Baroque period. The chest was provincially made in Southern Sweden.
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Small Italian Chest of Drawers Patinated with a Trompe-L'Oeil Painting
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small chest of drawers with two drawers is made of a trompe-l'oeil checkerboard patina.
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Antique 1850s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Small Bowfront Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Regency Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely bowfront mahogany chest of drawers from the regency period circa 1800 English chest of drawers since its face and drawers are curved small chest of drawers with a small marqu...
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers William And Mary Period
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb small chest of drawers from the William and Mary period of the 17th century from England in oak Small unusual model of superb quality with a very beautiful molding work on the...
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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Oak
19th Century Chest of Drawers Side Table Marble-Top Carved Legs
$2,139Sale Price|35% Off
19th Century Chest of Drawers Side Table Marble-Top Carved Legs
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century small chest of drawers or side table with two drawers.
Category
Antique 1890s German Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
English Bow Front Small Chest of Drawers of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bow-front chest of drawers or bedside dresser of mahogany from the 19th century, featuring a bowed top with a decorative inlay around the perimeter, over a frieze of t...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Dressers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Queen Anne Small Oak Chest of Drawers
By Queen Anne
Located in Sherborne, GB
Antique English Queen Anne small chest of drawers circa 1710, rare sweet size only 25 inches wide, majority of chests this size are converted commodes but this one isn’t, the whole c...
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Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Restored Chest Of Drawers With Zebra Tapestry 20th Century
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Restored Chest Of Drawers With Zebra Tapestry 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This small chest of drawers from the art deco period has three drawers with two handles.
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Maison Romeo Chest of Drawers in Maple Bronze and Pink Lacquer
By Maison Romeo
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Maison Romeo small chest of drawers from the 1980s with brass inlay bronze dore pulls and pink-blush lacquer.
Category
20th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Biedermeier Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in walnut veneer with three drawers and a hinged lid with mirror and removable tray insert.
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a mahogany moulded top over a frieze with pull-out bachelor's desk slide and three beaded draw...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small English Bow Front Serpentine Chest or Commode of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English small chest of drawers or commode of patinated flame mahogany, featuring a moulded serpentine top over a frieze of four drawers, canted corners with a reeded design fr...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid century art nouveau inspired chest of drawers by SMF Bodafors
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by Bodafors circa 1960. 3 drawer chest of drawers of small proportions.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Small Drawers
$1,020
Small Drawers
Located in London, GB
This small chest of drawers is refined and compact in size, yet rich in detail.
Category
Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
FIRST HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY SMALL WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small chest of drawers in burl and solid carved and venereed walnut, characterized by curved legs and a wavy front that give a touch of refinement.
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Baroque-Style Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small chest of drawers in Baroque style with two drawers, curved frame and flared S-legs.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons.
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a flame mahogany moulded top over a frieze with pull-out bachelor's desk slide and four beaded...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Metal
Progetti Compiuti Small Chest of Drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A re-edition of the Progetti Compiuti collection, also part of the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York, the Dinah cabinet is a chest of drawers envisioned by designer Shiro ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gilt Wood & Painted Louis XV Style Bedside Tables/Chest of Drawers
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of hand-carved French, Louis XV, style bedside tables/small chest of drawers with a handsome bombe style curved shape.
Category
2010s British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
White Wood and Black Skai Samarcanda Chest of Drawers by Magistretti for Poggi
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Black skai cover on the top (light defects at some corner). Large chest of drawers: cm 34,5h x 107w x 53,5d Small chest of drawers: cm 34,5h x 72w x 53,5d Overall good condition...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Distressed Vintage Georgian Style Yew Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Distressed Georgian Style Yew Wood Small Chest of Drawers. Very lovely little chest can be used as a bedside table or anywhere ar...
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by Gemla Fabrikers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality small chest of drawers, ideal for a child's bedroom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
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Small Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of small chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique small chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. We have 737 antique and vintage small chest of drawers in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Small chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of small chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern small chest of drawers are of considerable interest. If space is limited, there are small small chest of drawers measuring 10.5 inches across. There have been many well-made small chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Kai Kristiansen, Jean Claude Mahey and Bevan Funnell Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Small Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $298 on the low end and $55,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Commodes And Chests Of Drawers for You
Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
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 Small Chest Of Drawers
- 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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 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, 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024The 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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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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.
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.
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Edo Period Cabinet
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French Flame Mahogany Commode
George Nelson Pulls
Georgian Bedside Commode
Inlaid Maple And Walnut Dresser
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Art Deco Chest Small
Reprodux Bevan Funnell
Swedish Bombe Chest
Bachelor Desk
Mulberry Cabinet
Small Bombe Chest
Vintage Record Player Cabinet With Radio
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Antique Small Cherry Cabinet
Antique Mahogany 5 Drawer Chest
Small Marble Top Chest