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Narrow chest of drawers, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow chest of drawers on straight legs with three drawers and a gray stone top. The key plates
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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Tall narrow chest of drawers / semainier / French commode
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good example of a 19th century mahogany semainier , French tall narrow chest of drawers , a drawer
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Retro Midcentury Art Deco Narrow Chest of Drawers / Small Cabinet, 1950
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Retro Narrow Chest of Drawers Restored midcentury Art Deco 1950 Cabinet Small
Features:
Single
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusually tall and narrow chest of drawers. The chest is made in painted pine with old distressed
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Louis XVI commode
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
narrow chest of drawers, 2 drawers, with box locks, 2 keys, horn masks, very beautiful shape,, body rests
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Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare Tall and Narrow Georgian Chest of Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A Wonderful Mahogany Chest of Drawers
This is a lovely tall and narrow 18th century and later
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Four Drawers Small Petit Narrow Bachelor Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice narrow Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Paul McCobb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Tall Narrow Rococo Blue Chest of Six Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
A tall narrow rococo chest of six drawers with brass pulls and key escutcheons. The scalloped edge
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Three Drawers Narrow Chests End Side Tables
By John Stuart, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three drawers large end tables or bachelor chests or
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Tall and Narrow 7 Drawers Chest in Mahogany
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall Scandinavian 7 drawers chest in mahogany, Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
, tall end table, semainier lingerie chest of drawers, hall consoles / pier tables flanking a entry or
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
H 36.5 in W 18.75 in D 11.5 in
Serie 2020 Chest of Drawers
Located in ALMAZÁN, ES
Overlapping prints, updated Classic moldings, modular mismatch, narrow wrought iron legs. A
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2010s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Kai Kristiansen teak dresser with mitered edges, recessed round pulls, and raised on tapered legs. The cabinet has been fully restored with a hand-rubbed natural oil finish. It...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Chest of Drawers, Lemonwood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lemonwood chest of drawers with straight and rectangular top board that has five drawers to the
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Custom, English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
boxes. With beautiful crotch mahogany covering the front and a narrow stringing on the top, this chest
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Bird's Eye Maple Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
J011 Victorian bird's eye maple chest of drawers of narrow proportions, having inlaid upstand and
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Mahogany 19th Century Wellington Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
that is where the name wellington chest comes from. It is now used to refer to almost any tall, narrow
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
What a handsome chest of drawers! It’s a long time since we last offered a Scottish chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Cedar
H 51.58 in W 47.05 in D 24.81 in
Hungarian Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Chest of drawers is made out of fine walnut wood. It has four-narrow drawers with round chrome
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid 18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Good Mid 18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers of Unusually Tall and Narrow Proportions
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Solid Cherry Lingerie Chest of Drawers, Circa 1980s
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Hig quality American made, tall narrow lingerie jewelry chest of drawers.
"This vintage Narrow
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Impressive Chest of Drawers Sideboard in Louis XVI
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive chest of drawers sideboard in Louis XVI.
massive softwood. Slightly curved body
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Louis XV Style Round Chest of Six Drawers
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A tall and elegant round chest of six drawers, in the Louis XV style, veneered with elaborate
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20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
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Antique 19th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 60.5 in W 28 in D 18 in
Black Oak Chest of Drawers with Metal Details
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Metal
Highly Polished Mid Century Chest of Drawers-Pair Available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
A spectacular, highly polished midcentury chests of drawers. The drawers are graduated from narrow
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XVI French Demilune Marquetry Chest of Drawers Stamped Tondeur
Located in Firenze, IT
This wonderful French 18th century demilune (half moon) shaped sideboard or chest of drawers dating
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in
Pine Highboy Chest of Six Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest of drawers or "highboy" has 6 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Painted Narrow Neoclassical Chest with Rouge Marble Top by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Narrow, Neoclassical style, painted hall chest, by Baker; having a painted finish, its rectangular
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Black Oak Ezara Chest of Drawers by Larissa Batista
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Metal and Black Oak
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Metal
Baroque Chest of Drawers, Niclas Korp, Sweden, c. 1775
Located in Greding, DE
recent stone top. The dresser has three drawers and a narrow drawer with an interior division. Fire-gilt
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Antique 1770s Swedish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Murano White Glass and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful commode in typical Italian style with beautiful Murano glass rods. This chest of drawers
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Decorative Chest of Drawers, English, Drawing Room, Georgian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative chest of drawers. An English, mahogany and walnut drawing room storage
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Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 34.26 in W 41.15 in D 21.46 in
Rare Narrow Antique English Geo.IV Inlaid Flame Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Dwrs
Located in Charleston, SC
This gorgeous Antique English inlaid flame or figured mahogany two over three Chest of Drawers is
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Antique Mid-19th Century English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 42.25 in W 42 in D 13 in
18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Palisander, 1740s
Located in Greven, DE
x D: 83 x 121 x 64 cm
Description:
French four-bay chest of drawers from the middle of the 18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Mid-Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Secretary Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, multi-function antique chest was created in Italy, circa 1960. Siting on bracket feet
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Early Victorian Wellington Chest with 8 Drawers
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A wonderful Victorian Wellington Chest Circa 1850
With eight graduated ash lined drawers, hinged
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Walnut Low Chest of Drawers
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut low chest of drawers with three sets of four drawers, one set wider and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Birdseye Maple Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Germany Ca. 1840
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvellous 19th century birdseye maple Biedermeier chest of drawers from the period around 1840 in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Spruce
H 34.252 in W 43.307 in D 23.622 in
French Empire Marble Top Bronze Mounted Lingerie Chest Tall Narrow Dresser Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French Empire marble top bronze mounted lingerie chest tall narrow 8 drawers dresser mint!
Bronze
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 52 in W 31 in D 16 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers Painted White, Denmark circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine chest of four drawers, with traditional fluted carved details along side and topped by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
English Early 19th Century Mahogany & Satinwood Child's Chest of Inlaid Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
English early 19th century mahogany and satinwood child's chest of drawers. This small chest has a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 20.5 in W 17.75 in D 11 in
MidCentury Wood and Brass Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
polishing. The brass finishes match his style perfectly.
The chest of drawers is veneered in dark mahogany
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
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
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique George I Quality Figured Walnut Two Part Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George I quality figured walnut two part chest of five drawers having a solid walnut top
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Antique 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 40.95 in W 39.57 in D 19.89 in
Mid-Century American Embossed Faux Reptile Leather Chest / Set of Desk Drawers
Located in New York, NY
4 narrow pullout drawers with petal form pulls and circular brass keyhole all with magnetic hinges
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 22.75 in
19th Century Mahogany Chest Of Drawers With Marquetry Works, France circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elaborately crafted French marquetry chest of drawers from the period around 1870. An absolutely
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 34.25 in W 50.79 in D 21.65 in
Art Deco Walnut and Brass Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
drawers. These are three, narrow and long, and open via a key positioned in their center. The dresser is
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34.26 in W 59.06 in D 18.9 in
18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, stamped COULON, Paris circa 1750
By Jean-Francois Coulon
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings
Paris around 1750
Dimensions: H x W x D
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 33.47 in W 51.97 in D 25.2 in
SUPER FiNE FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 BURR ELM CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
1780-1800 George III Fully restored Burr Elm small chest of drawers
Please note the delivery fee
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.12 in W 25.79 in D 18.12 in
Teak Tall Chest of Drawers, Model BM64 by Børge Mogensen, C. 1960- Two Available
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Miami, FL
1957 and manufactured by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen, in Denmark, circa 1960. Four narrow drawers stack
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 47.75 in W 27.75 in D 19.75 in
Art Deco Walnut Wood Goat Skin and Brass Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
, from goatskin, to walnut, to brass. Its shape is rectangular and very squared.
The chest of drawers is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 40.56 in W 63 in D 20.48 in
19th Century, Biedermeier Walnut Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful narrow/not so large Biedermeier chest of drawers from around 1830. The chest of drawers
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
upper chest, consisting of three short drawers and three graduated drawers below. In the middle is a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mahogany Double Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
almost any tall, narrow antique chest of drawers. By default this particular design of chest is therefore
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Walnut 19th Century Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
comes from. It is now used to refer to almost any tall, narrow antique chest of drawers.
From around
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Black Oak Ezara Drawers by Larissa Batista
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Metal
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Narrow Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of narrow chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct narrow chest of drawers — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Narrow chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Narrow chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Narrow chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by John Stuart and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.
How Much are Narrow Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for narrow chest of drawers start at $1,250 and top out at $7,500 with the average selling for $3,850.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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 Narrow Chest Of Drawers
- 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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