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Pair of Tall Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers, Lamp Wine Occasional End Tables
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian tall chests of drawers in walnut
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Oak Campaign Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with brass corners over a pair of drawers over three drawers. Toupie feet
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian Oak Campaign Chest
Victorian Oak Campaign Chest
H 42.25 in W 35.75 in D 17.25 in
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
Pair of drawers all with bronze handles (PORT FURNITURE).
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Chest
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Chest
H 34.25 in W 52 in D 25.5 in
Italian Neoclassic Marquetry Inlaid Commode
Located in Essex, MA
drawer over a pair of drawers sans - traverse. Beautifully inlaid with figures and trophies.
Category

Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander

Italian Neoclassic Marquetry Inlaid Commode
Italian Neoclassic Marquetry Inlaid Commode
H 35.5 in W 48.25 in D 23.25 in
Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
quarter sawn oak graduated drawers, run nice and smoothly and are topped by a pair of drawers with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of neoclassical Italian chests of drawers in inlaid wood, XVIII century
Located in Vicenza, IT
pair of commodes is divided into three levels of drawers, two thinner ones at the top and bottom and a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Italian Walnut Miniature Commodini Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
knob hardware over a pair of drawers having delicate bail handles with floral backplate. All three
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Bombé Commode Wrapped in Olive Green Faux Snakeskin
By Maitland Smith
Located in Saint Louis, MO
fabric. Brass French style hardware on pair of drawers. This piece could work well in a foyer or hall or
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers. Two tones of wood with darker stained drawer fronts and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
H 29.5 in W 49.75 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Modern Nightstand Chests of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the perfect addition to your modern bedroom decor - a pair of stunning nightstand
Category

2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Painted Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of custom made small painted pine bedside chest of drawers. Dimensions 26.5 inches (67
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Painted Bedside Chest of Drawers
Pair of Painted Bedside Chest of Drawers
H 28 in W 26.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Elmar Flötotto Chest of Drawers
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in London, GB
This is a really great pair of chests by Elmar Flötotto in beech with green side and back panels
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Pair of Elmar Flötotto Chest of Drawers
Pair of Elmar Flötotto Chest of Drawers
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests of Drawers
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original three drawer chests by Kittinger of Buffalo from their modernist Mandarin
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Lacquered Wood Chests of Drawers
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white lacquered wood chests of drawers with brass cross pull details by Paul Frankl for
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays. The three long soft closing drawers have traditional
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 47 in D 21.5 in
Pair of 19th century Swedish Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of mid 19th century Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass fittings, dental
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of mahogany marine chests of drawers. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of mahogany marine chests of drawers, opening with two drawers on the front. Handles and
Category

Vintage 1950s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of small drawers on wheels with five drawers dressed in mirror. Grey lacquered structure
Category

Vintage 1980s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
H 24.01 in W 21.65 in D 16.92 in
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of gustavian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 29.75 in W 32.75 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental (circa 1850s) Spanish rosewood 5 drawer bombe shaped commodes with mother of
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Pewter, Brass

Italian Nicely Painted Two-Drawer Side Chest, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautiful hand-painted foliate of wispy leaves and bow-tied garlands. The case houses a pair of drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Russian Neoclassical Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Russian Neoclassical gilt-brass mounted mahogany D-shaped / bow front chests of drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Baltic Baltic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Provincial Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
detail which frames the pair of drawers, the apron and around the top rim. Carved shell and floral motifs
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Bespoke Walnut & Tulipwood Chests of Drawers
Located in Uppingham, GB
Two Drawer Chest of Drawers. Modern design two drawer chest with simple lines, matching 'Stripey
Category

2010s British Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tulipwood, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with brass fittings, shaped
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Heritage Federal Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
drawers with brass knobs. Quality American craftsmanship. Circa mid 20th Century. The chests are
Category

Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Sleek Pair of Continental Empire Chests of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of mahogany veneer chest comprised of three drawers finishing on high straight tapered
Category

Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Art Deco Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French black lacquered chests of drawers with gilt details. Amethyst glass
Category

Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Madrid, ES
Maria Luisa. This pair chest of drawers comes from an exclusive private Madrid house and shows many
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Antique 1790s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
H 35.04 in W 47.25 in D 22.05 in
Large Pair of 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine 19th Century commodes in walnut. Fine carved columnar details resulting in an
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large Pair of 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Large Pair of 19th Century Chests of Drawers
H 38.25 in W 47.5 in D 21.75 in
Pair Mid-Century Carved Chests of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique pair of Mid-Century beautifully carved chests of drawers. The chest are carved in
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Moroccan Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pine wood painted three-drawer dresser in an antique white painted finish. With a rectangular molded edge raised on turned taupee feet. Dimensions: 44" W x 18" D x 35" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Moorish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers, Pair
Located in New York, NY
English mahogany campaign chests with three drawers each. Here's the information: Style: Campaign
Category

20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

English Mahogany Campaign Chest of Drawers, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English mahogany campaign chest of three drawers, brass mounted and with swing pulls
Category

Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Reeded Gustavian Style Commodes Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, A Pair Pair of white/greyish hand painted
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1970s Pair of Birch Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original conditon with minor signs of use - high gloss finish.
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Birch

Pair of French Art Deco Style Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of French Art Deco style chest of drawers in black and gold reverse painted glass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style light-grey painted chest of three drawers, dating from
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Near Pair of Edwards and Roberts Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of Edwards and Roberts chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite taste. The shaped tops one
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th century pair of mahogany bedside chests of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality pair of mid Victorian mahogany bedside chests . Each chest has four graduating
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted swedish commodes circa 1870. Good quality pair of gustavian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Near pair of Danish 1970s teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Near pair of Danish 1970s teak chest of drawers circa 1970. Here we have a near pair of danish
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Directoire Chest of Drawers / Side Tables
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Directoire chests in solid walnut and comprised of three drawers with brass
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large Pair of Late 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century chests. Walnut and walnut burl.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Walnut

1960s Frantisek Mezulanik Pair of Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Bernhardt “Linea” Chest of Drawers - a Pair
By Bernhardt
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace timeless elegance with this pair of vintage contemporary Bernhardt 'Linea' chest of drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of large Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and elegantly indicated volute
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Pair Chest of Drawers in Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of painted wood chests from American furniture maker Kittinger Furniture. These vintage made
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Pair of French Bleached Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
An extremely hard to find pair of Chests of Drawers. French in origin and made from solid Oak. All
Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper molding resting on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, a Pair
Located in South Salem, NY
An early 20th century pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers. Each commode has three
Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Tall 6 Drawers Burl Wood Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of tall burl wood superior quality six drawers dresser in excellent condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Burl

Pair of Sligh Furniture American Modern Chest of Drawers / Nightstands
By Sligh Furniture
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) nightstands / chests with a blond wood veneer, one
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality pair of
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
This pair of Gustavian style cream painted chests of drawers exudes timeless charm and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Beautiful pair of swedish
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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There is a range of pair of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. We have 3871 antique and vintage pair of drawers in-stock, while there are 69 modern editions to choose from as well. Pair 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. Pair of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many pair of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Edward Wormley and George Nelson produced popular pair of drawers that are worth a look.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A bank of drawers is a piece of storage furniture that differs considerably from a chest of drawers. This furnishing is typically going to feature many more drawers than an ordinary chest of drawers might, and is often used interchangeably with the term “apothecary cabinet” because pharmacists used to require such a structure that afforded ample storage for classifying and filing away items in their places of business. Find antique and vintage banks of drawers today on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The term “file drawer” likely refers to filing cabinets. This is a type of office furniture that is used for storing paper documents in file folders. The two most common forms of filing cabinets are lateral filing cabinets and vertical filing cabinets. Shop for a variety of antique and vintage filing cabinets and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What a desk with drawers is called depends on its design. One that consists of a tabletop supported by a base with drawers on both sides is a pedestal desk. Pieces that combine lower drawers with overhead cabinets and shelves is a credenza desk. You'll find a large selection of antique and vintage desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An apothecary cabinet is a cabinet with a great number of drawers. This versatile piece of furniture was originally used by pharmacists in the 1800s to store and organize medicines and herbs. Shop an array of apothecary cabinets from top sellers 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
    Yes, you can remove filing cabinet drawers from most cabinets. However, the methods of doing so vary. Some cabinets feature track hardware that allows you to pull the drawers out. With others, you need to shake the cabinet to dislodge the drawers. Shop a range of vintage and antique filing cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To remove Thomasville dresser drawers, first empty them. Then, pull one drawer out to its farthest point. Feel around the interior of the dresser on both sides. Locate the release button. While pushing on the button, lift the drawer up and out. Find a range of Thomasville dressers 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    A wardrobe with drawers is called a chifforobe or chifferobe. It usually features a large, roomy interior for hanging clothes on one side and a chest of drawers on the other. Chifforobes date back to the early 20th century, and their name is a combination of the words wardrobe and chiffonier, the term for a narrow chest of drawers. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of chifforobes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What a good depth for dresser drawers is depends on what you wish to store. The average depth is 16 to 18 inches, and drawers of this size can accommodate a wide range of items. Some dressers have a mix of deep and shallow drawers, giving you the flexibility to store and organize many kinds of clothing, undergarments and accessories. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    How deep the average dresser drawer is depends on the size of the dresser. The depth of dresser drawers ranges from approximately 14 or 15 inches to around 20 inches. The depth of drawers in larger dressers may exceed 20 inches. A dresser’s drawers will typically be deeper than those in a chest of drawers.

    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.

    Antique and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.

    Find antique dressers as well as vintage mid-century modern dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

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

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To remove Broyhill dresser drawers, first take everything out of them. Then, pull one drawer out as far as it will go. Locate the latch along the inside of the dresser on the right side. Push the latch toward the track to trigger the release mechanism. Then, slide the drawer out the rest of the way. Find a range of Broyhill dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The dimensions of a card catalog drawer depend on what kind of card the drawer is designed to hold. Different standards exist, most of them codified in the 19th century. On 1stDibs, shop antique card catalog filing cabinets from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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 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.

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