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Venetian Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Brussels, BE
Venetian chest of drawers, circa 1920.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s painted Venetian chest of drawers.
Measurements:
30″ height, 30″ wide, 18
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Night Stands
Curved Venetian Chest Of Drawers, Italy, 20th Century
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Hand-painted, molded, carved, curved chest of drawers decorated with floral motifs on a cream
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
Condition. It has the original lock and key that work. The
Structure of the piece is sound and all drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1920s Baroque Venetian Chest of Drawers in hand-carved WalnuT, Lacquered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian baroque painted chest of drawers (commode, dresser), of early 20th century, in solid hand
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Silver Leaf Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s Venetian chest of drawers with silver leaf finish.
Measurements:
Height: 35.5
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Vintage 1920s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
Antique Venetian lacquered and gilded chest of drawers, richly carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Venetian chest of drawers, richly hand-lacquered and with golden friezes, richly sculpted
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 23.63 in
Late 19th C. Venetian Chest Painted in Chinoiserie Stye of Blue & Yellow Ochres
Located in London, Park Royal
A late 19th century, Venetian chest of drawers with a curvaceous bombe style shape that plays with
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Antique 1890s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 50.01 in D 20.08 in
20th Century Wood Venetian Dresser 2 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small Venetian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Furniture of fabulous line, wavy and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Walnut Wood Venetian Commode, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian chest of drawers from the first half of the 20th century. Very elegant furniture carved
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Venetian Jewelry Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Augusta, GA
Vintage miniature chest of drawers used for storing jewelry
Made in the Venetian Rococo Style
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Venetian Louis XV Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Venetian Louis XV style painted and gilt decorated chest of drawers, circa 1950. The top with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Venetian dresser shaped on the front and sides, 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Venetian chest of drawers with a contoured shape both on the front and on the sides, veneered in
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Venetian Hand Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and incredibly decorative Italian 18th century Venetian hand painted polychrome chest
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Venetian Louis XV style chest of drawers. 1950s. LS5492709H
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV and Venetian style chest of drawers, jumping shape, in engraved, gilded and lacquered wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Venetian-Style Chest of Drawers, Probably Southern Germany, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-drawered Venetian-style painted chest of drawers of the 18th century. The trapezoidal body
Category
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 60.24 in D 29.14 in
Fine Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Bombe Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine pair of 18th century Venetian Rococo bombe bedside chests of drawers. Serpentine form
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 37.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.75 in
Venetian Style Chest of Seven Drawers from 1960, Original Worn Painting
Located in Buggiano, IT
Venetian style chest of seven drawers from 1960, original worn painting
Very practical and elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
H 52.76 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Style Venetian Serpentine Commode/ Chest Of Drawers, IT ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Eyecatching 18th century style gilt Venetian serpentine commode/ chest of drawers from the era
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 31.89 in W 39.37 in D 15.75 in
1920s, Venetian Baroque Commode, Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, Edges Gold Leaf
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original precious early 20th century Venetian Baroque serpentine commode, chest of drawers manually
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 34.26 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
LOVELY MIRRORED CHEST OF DRAWERS IN THE ITALIAN VENETiAN STYLE 81CM TALL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mirrored chest of drawers
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25
Category
20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror
H 32.09 in W 40.16 in D 15.75 in
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 31.49 in W 45.27 in D 23.22 in
1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Marble Top
By Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand-carved walnut
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 38.59 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
Italian Baroque Venetian Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Italian chest from the region of Venice. The elegant cabinet boasts a rich combination of fruit
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood, Walnut
Italian Venetian Rococo Painted Commode Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Venetian Rococo painted commode Chest. Painted With Ochre Ground And Floral
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Painted Pine Commodes or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of Italian commodes or chest of drawers featuring a Venetian style painted finish. The
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Modern Venetian-Style Hand-Painted Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The modern chest with two drawers in the Venetian curvy or Bombe style is hand-crafted, as well as
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Venetian Louis XIV Bombay Burl Walnut Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Walnut Venetian Louis XIV Burl Walnut Bombe Chest. Chest features two small upper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Petite Venetian Handpainted Commode with Triple Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Petite commode side table, having a shaped, molded top over triple staked drawers, flanked by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Venetian Italian Hand-Painted Tapering Chest, 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian chest, with whimsical trapezoid shape and hand painted design, from the early
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. painted chest. The two
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Italian Venetian Bombay Style Commode or Chest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful 1970 chest and drawers hand crafted and carved from wood, probably Olive wood Venere top
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Style Bombe Chests With Matching Wall Mirrors by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of Venetian style, generously proportioned bombe chests by Thomasviile, circa 1990s, with
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1990s American Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 38 in W 45.75 in D 21 in
19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th Century Venetian Rococo Style Bombe Chest Commode is richly hand-painted with bouquets of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Venetian chest of drawers from the 1930s produced by Atelier di Varedo and attributed to
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 38.19 in W 50.01 in D 21.66 in
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs
Located in Basildon, GB
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs, not a strictly matching set but
Category
Mid-20th Century British Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th-C. Hand Painted Venetian Bombe Chest or Commode.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love original paint! This is a turn-of-the-century hand painted Venetian bombe chest or commode
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Chest of Dravers Venetian Commode 18th Century Urn Shaped in Walnut Louis XV
Located in Vigonza, Padua
unique valuable piece from the 18th century italian furniture. A chest of drawers of rare elegance in
Category
Antique 1720s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in W 57.09 in D 24.81 in
Chest of Dravers Venetian Commode 18th Century Urn Shaped in Mahogany Louis XV
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
a unique valuable piece from the 18th century italian furniture. A chest of drawers of rare elegance
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 85 in W 150 in D 60 in
Unusual Pair Curved Venetian Bombe Chests / Stands , Italy, 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very Unusual Matched Pair of Curved Venetian Bombe Chests or Stands , Made in Italy, 3 drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Venetian Fruitwood & Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Venetian Fruitwood and Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands, circa 1950s
A pair of Venetian
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood, Olive
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Harlequin Inspired Serenissima Chest
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
chest with Harlequin inspired decors.
Harlequin, the most discriminating character from the Italian
Category
2010s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33.86 in W 40.16 in D 20.87 in
Italian Venetian Serpentine Olivewood & Bronze Mounted 4 Drawer Commode / Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th Century) olive wood chest with a serpentine front and shaped top, containing
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 32.25 in W 47 in D 22 in
19th-C. Hand Painted and Carved Venetian Commode or Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a breathtaking 19th century Venetian Rococo style commode. It is hand painted and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair Venetian Walnut and Giltwood Commodes Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique pair of Italian Venetian walnut and giltwood serpentine bombe' commodes
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
H 36.23 in W 45.67 in D 24.81 in
Antique 18th C Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 18th C. Italian Venetian Rococo Hand Painted Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers. Item
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 33.5 in W 52 in D 23 in
18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Asolo Chest in Jacobean Inspired Decors
By Porte Italia
Located in Ronchi dei Legionari, IT
From our Hand-Painted Furniture Collection, we are pleased to introduce you to our Asolo chest with
Category
2010s Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Venetian Foliage Painted Four Drawer Commode / Chest with Tapered Legs, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted four drawer commode / chest with original brass knobs, and
Category
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 49.25 in D 22.75 in
Pair of Venetian Painted Neoclassical Commodes
Located in North Miami, FL
Very fine 19th century Venetian two-drawer commode with keys, the top is faux painted to simulate
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Painted Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
a later copy made in exacting detail and decoration. Beautiful pair of chest of drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of 18th Century style Venetian Commodes
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of Venetian style bombe commodes, having their original marble tops, each having
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of Venetian commodes, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Large Venetian Rococo Walnut Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
matched veneer over two conforming drawers with cast brass rocaille handles, raised on cabriole legs and
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Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Venetian Hand Painted Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful matched pair of Italian hand painted Chinoiserie Venetian commodes, one early 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A carved and hand painted Venetian commode decorated with delicate flowers, leaves and scrolls. The
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Venetian Rococo Painted Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
faux marble top. Chest has two smaller drawers over two large drawers. Painted with blue scrolling and
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Floral Painted & Marble Top Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Venetian (19/20th Century) floral painted and decorated 2 drawer commodes with
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Venetian Walnut Bombe Shaped Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Italian Venetian (19th Century) walnut bombe-shaped bedside commodes with banded inlay and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Hand Painted Commodes, 18th Century Italian (Venetian)
Located in El Monte, CA
Venetian craftsmanship. Surmounted by striking freeform marble tops in red and off-white, these commodes
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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Venetian Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of venetian chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique venetian chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Venetian chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Venetian chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Rococo, Louis XV and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
How Much are Venetian Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,850, while they’re typically $566 on the low end and $195,000 highest priced.
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 Venetian 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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