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art deco chest of drawers chest of drawers 1940s
Located in Lemmer, NL
art deco chest of drawers chest of drawers 1940s period 1940-1949 design unknown condition
Category

1940s Dutch Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Used art deco chest of drawers  chest of drawers  1940s
art deco chest of drawers  chest of drawers  1940s
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 13.39 in
Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Miniature chest of drawers.
Category

1960s Austrian Chinoiserie Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Used Miniature Chest of Drawers
Miniature Chest of Drawers
H 17.33 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This tall chest of drawers boasts six excellently sized drawers, all with curved concave handles
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Used Teak Chest of Drawers
Teak Chest of Drawers
H 46.07 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
English 19th Century inlaid small chest of drawers.
Category

Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Used Chests of Drawers

Used Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 34 in D 16 in
Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This chest of drawers is a wonderful example of true Danish craftsmanship and quality cabinet
Category

1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Used Teak Chest of Drawers
Teak Chest of Drawers
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Empire fruit wood chest of drawers with gilt bronze hardware and ebonized columns, 19th century. No
Category

19th Century European Empire Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Used Empire Chest of Drawers
Empire Chest of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 51 in D 23.5 in
High Chest of Drawers
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Machine Age deco skyscraper chest of drawers in walnut and burl; in the style of Deskey, circa
Category

1930s American Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Used High Chest of Drawers
High Chest of Drawers
H 45 in W 35.5 in D 20 in
French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers made with a beautiful fruitwood with brass accents. This chest of drawers is rare
Category

Late 18th Century French Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Used French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
H 40 in W 50 in D 23 in
Interlübke chest of drawers
Located in Grenoble, FR
Interlüke set from the German brand Interlüke including a chest of drawers with 6 drawers and two
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Wood

Used Interlübke chest of drawers
Interlübke chest of drawers
H 23.63 in W 141.74 in D 21.66 in
Salon Boulle Chest of Drawers Chest of Drawers Napoleon III, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Salon Boulle chest of drawers Napoleon III Paris circa 1850-1880 Rectangular and curved body
Category

1870s French Napoleon III Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This farmhouse style chest of drawers is painted with floral embellishments. Three wide drawers
Category

20th Century Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Painted Chest of Drawers
Painted Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Ljungby, SE
A small chest of drawers from the Baroque period. The chest was provincially made in Southern
Category

18th Century Swedish Baroque Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Baroque Chest of Drawers
Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 17.92 in
Modernist Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Nicely proportioned chest of drawers with exposed box jointing details to the drawer face. A well
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Modernist Chest Of Drawers
Modernist Chest Of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Louis XVI chest of drawers, veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Louis XVI chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid chest of drawers, It has a small
Category

18th Century Italian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Chest of Drawers
By Morris of Glasgow
Located in London, England
Small three drawer chest of drawers in teak and walnut by Morris of Glasgow. Original handles, the
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Chest of Drawers
Mid Century Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Sturdy pine chest of drawers, with 6 thin drawers and 3 deep drawers, offering a wealth of storage
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pine Chest of Drawers
Pine Chest of Drawers
H 22.84 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
H 41.74 in W 30.12 in D 16.15 in
Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
H 43.71 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
Chest of drawers, Denmark 1960s
H 41.74 in W 30.32 in D 16.15 in
Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This mid-century teak chest of drawers is a beautifully crafted piece, constructed from rich
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers
Teak Chest of Drawers
H 44.1 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
Walnut chest of drawers, bedroom chest of drawers, central Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers in walnut, from central Italy, 1600s, measuring cm L 163 x H 102 x D 64
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17th Century Italian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of drawers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chest of drawers made of pine wood from Hungary, circa 1920. The original paint shows crackle due
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1920s Hungarian Rustic Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Chest of drawers, 1920s
Chest of drawers, 1920s
H 35.04 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chest of drawers and mirror set Dimensions : Chest of drawers: L 100 x D 51 x H 70 cm Mirror : h
Category

1980s Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
Chest of Drawers and Mirror Set
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Rare chest of drawers, probably Danish around 1750.
Category

18th Century Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
H 44.1 in W 54.73 in D 25.6 in
Stylish inlaid chest of drawers, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chest of drawers with delicate floral inlaid. Typical "belly" chest of drawers, practical
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Stylish inlaid chest of drawers, France.
Stylish inlaid chest of drawers, France.
H 33.47 in W 44.1 in D 21.26 in
Syrian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Syrian chest of drawers featuring mother of pearl inlay and topped with marble.
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Mid-19th Century Syrian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Syrian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Syrian Inlaid Chest of Drawers
H 34.5 in W 35 in D 19.75 in
Antique Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A handsome and nicely proportioned Jacobean style antique oak
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Early 19th Century British Jacobean Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest Of Drawers
Antique Oak Chest Of Drawers
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
English Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C English blue chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers. 1880 Split in top as photographed
Category

19th Century Chinoiserie Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th century bachelor chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small 18th century mahogany chest of drawers in completely original condition. This type
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1780s British George III Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th century bachelor chest of drawers
18th century bachelor chest of drawers
H 31.11 in W 33.08 in D 19.3 in
Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The miniature or model chest of drawers dates back to the Biedermeier period and was made with
Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
H 18.12 in W 23.23 in D 12.41 in
1970s Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Reoval
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s rosewood chest of drawers by Reoval 1970s rosewood chest of drawers with two spacious
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers
1970s Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers
H 15.87 in W 34.45 in D 15.95 in
Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage chest of drawers realized by a german manufacture in the mid-20th Century. Walnut wood
Category

1950s Italian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1950s
Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1950s
H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 31.11 in
Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chest of drawers from Denmark in the 1960s. Dimensions: height 71 cm / width 77 cm / depth 42 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
H 27.96 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An Italian, circa 1920 carved wood chest of drawers with foliage motif. Measurements: Height
Category

1920s Italian Used Chests of Drawers

Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 16 in D 48 in
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 5 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
H 54 in W 36 in D 18 in
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber chest of drawers in bleached
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
Located in Nice, FR
Italian chest of drawers from the 60s, 6-drawer front, walnut marquetry iron base with wooden shoes
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
H 35.44 in W 58.67 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century chest of drawers in solid exotic wood opening by seven drawers in the style of Jacques
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
H 57.49 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in
Beautifully Restored Chest of Drawers
Located in Bronx, NY
Chest of drawers in solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, this five-drawer chest has been
Category

1940s English Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique mahogany chest of drawers with interesting drawer configuration. Beautiful aged patina
Category

1830s English Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 22.05 in
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 4 drawer Gustavian style Chest of Drawers / Show Cabinet. its been restored and
Category

1950s Swedish Gustavian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
H 54 in W 38 in D 19 in
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
George III small mahogany chest of drawers with original plate handles and brushing slide, the
Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Decorative Moroccan Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 1950s decorative Moroccan chest of drawers. 1950. Dimensions 32.5 inches (83 cms) wide
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20th Century Moroccan Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Decorative Moroccan Chest of Drawers
Decorative Moroccan Chest of Drawers
H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 17 in
19th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Brecht, BE
chest of drawers made mid 19th century in France, cabinet maker used cedarwood and hazlenut twigs
Category

Mid-19th Century French Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Twig, Cedar

19th Century Chest of Drawers
19th Century Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 46.46 in D 24.02 in
Small 19th Century chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small antique mahogany chest of drawers with 4 drawers in perfect condition. The chest of
Category

1840s British Early Victorian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small 19th Century chest of drawers
Small 19th Century chest of drawers
H 33.08 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in
Small Ships Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Interesting English 19th century ships chest of drawers / bedside cabinet. 1860. Code: 8504
Category

19th Century Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Small Ships Chest of Drawers
Small Ships Chest of Drawers
H 29 in W 21 in D 18 in
English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful diminutive 18th century English oak chest of drawers with good colour. 1740. Code: 8891
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18th Century English George II Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Oak Chest of Drawers
English Oak Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 35 in D 22 in
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4973, attractive Victorian figured and burr walnut chest of drawers of rounded shoulder design
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19th Century Emirian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 40.95 in D 20.08 in
Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
A traditional Chippendale style chest of drawers made of pine, circa 1940. Four hand-dovetailed
Category

1940s American Chippendale Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Style Chest of Drawers
H 41.25 in W 43.25 in D 21.5 in
Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century painted pine bowfronted chest of drawers. 1820. Internal reference: C Code
Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut graduated chest of drawers with box wood string inlay, burl walnut carved skirt
Category

18th Century and Earlier American Used Chests of Drawers

American Walnut Chest of Drawers
American Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 47 in W 42.5 in D 21.75 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century English painted pine bowfronted chest of drawers. 1830. Dimensions 44
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19th Century English William IV Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 40.5 in W 44 in D 20 in
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780
Category

18th Century English George III Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers
English Painted Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 32 in D 20.5 in
Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian painted 2 over 3 chest of drawers. Circa 1860 This chest of drawers features original
Category

1860s Victorian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
Victorian Painted Chest of Drawers 1860
H 42 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in
Elegant Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This Danish mid-century rosewood chest of drawers is beautifully crafted and boasts a stunning
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Elegant Chest of Drawers
Elegant Chest of Drawers
H 22.05 in W 29.53 in D 13.98 in
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of short chest of drawers in two toned with curved frame and sculpted handles. Four wide
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large oak chest of drawers This very attractive chest has two short drawers at the top and
Category

Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Large Oak Chest of Drawers
H 41 in W 44 in D 22 in
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, in good condition showing minor
Category

19th Century English Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 38.98 in W 38.19 in D 20.48 in
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jacobean Style Chest Of Drawers. A Jacobean style oak chest of drawers raised on four large bun
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Late 18th Century British Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers
H 37 in W 39 in D 21 in
Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This stunning teak chest of drawers is a beautifully proportioned example of Danish mid-century
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers
Teak Chest of Drawers
H 41.74 in W 38.19 in D 15.75 in
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Used Chests of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique used chests of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are all kinds of used chests of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used chests of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Paul McCobb and George Nelson each produced beautiful used chests of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Chests of Drawers?

Prices for used chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used chests of drawers begin at $1 and can go as high as $962,699, while the average can fetch as much as $4,396.

Finding the Right Commodes-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 Used Chests of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests 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
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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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