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20th Century Italian Ebonised Chest of Drawers with Display Top, C.1930
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Striking 20th century Italian ebonised chest of four pull-out drawers with a lit up vitrine display
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony

Early 20th C Ebonised Mahogany Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 Empire style mahogany chest of four drawers has a new ebonised
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Industrial Ebonised Pine Haberdashery Chest Of Workshop Factory Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful bank of industrial ebonised pine workshop drawers of large proportion, circa 1930
Category

Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French Ebonised Distressed Pine Chest of Drawers/Dresser c.1930's
Located in London, GB
This French ebonised distressed Pine chest of drawers/dresser, is a stunning piece of Vintage
Category

Vintage 1930s French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Ebonised Workshop Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 English ebonised workshop drawers sku 241 Measures: W96 x D23 x H95cm
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English Ebonised Workshop Drawers
English Ebonised Workshop Drawers
H 37.41 in W 37.8 in D 9.06 in
Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1940s three-drawer chest has a new ebonised finish, silver tone
Category

Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest
Three-Drawer Ebonised Chest
H 30 in W 39.5 in D 20.25 in
Art Deco 1920's Chest of Two Drawers Walnut and Satinwood with Ebonised Inlay
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco two drawer chest on tapered legs. Australian walnut veneered with ebonised and
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Large 19th C English Engineers Ebonised Bank of Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large 19th C English Engineers ebonised bank of 24 pine drawers. Original
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Antique 1890s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers sku 1619 W153 x D54 x H91 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers
Large 19thC English Ebonised Pine Bank Drawers
H 35.83 in W 60.24 in D 21.26 in
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
(including completely sanded, ebonised and resealed). The chest of drawers was probably extensively reworked
Category

Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood

Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 26.38 in W 48.04 in D 23.63 in
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 19th century chest of drawers in
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
H 41.5 in W 41.75 in D 19.5 in
1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and useful vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Mid century Scandinavian birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1940. Stunning chest of drawers which has
Category

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

Materials

Birch

Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Ebonised finish. 1920. Two available
Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Biedermeier Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century biedermeier birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Swedish biedermeier commode with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, polished Cherry veneer, four drawers, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest with volute legs, veneered in cherry with four drawers. The corpus with flanking
Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1880. Great quality tall chest of drawers
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960. Here we have a practical piece of
Category

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

Materials

Birch

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A Biedermeier column chest of drawers, Southern German circa 1820. Walnut veneer on pine. On 4
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Fine quality swedish commode, with
Category

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

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern German, c. 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Three-bay Biedermeier chest of drawers on s-legs with ebonised columns and profiles. The corpus is
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Early 19th Century Louis XVI small Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers Germany, 1800 Mahogany Elegant Chest with two drawers
Category

Antique Early 1800s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

'Artona' Chest of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, GB
drawers and pulls (leather pulls replaced). This slender chest of drawers is a rare model from Afra
Category

Vintage 1970s European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Georgian Chest Drawers Mahogany 1800 Period
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Georgian Mahogany 2 over 3 Chest of Drawers. Standing on nicely shaped bracket feet. Circa 1800 The
Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers, Teak, Lowboy, Brass, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign chest of drawers. An English, teak lowboy with brass handles, dating to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Rare Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Marble in the antique Biedermeier Style
Located in Berlin, DE
frame. Gering marble top surface with light-grey grain. Partially ebonised. Interior shelving. Such a
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode sku 716 W126 x D52 x H95 cm Weight 65 Kg W126 x
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
H 37.41 in W 49.61 in D 20.48 in
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode (past repaired cracked top) sku 699 W121 x D56 x
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
19thC French Ebonised Walnut Commode
H 37.8 in W 47.64 in D 22.05 in
19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890. 19thc French ebonised & marble commode Sourced from the South of France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode
19thc French Ebonised & Marble Commode
H 41.15 in W 44.49 in D 20.08 in
18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode
Located in Edenbridge, GB
Wonderful 18th Century French serpentine commode with original handles.The later ebonised paintwork
Category

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

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode
18th Century French Serpentine Ebonised Commode
H 36.62 in W 53.15 in D 25.99 in
Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, museum quality Maltese, Neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with ebonised
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Antique 18th Century Maltese Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Cassetone Bureau Desk Ebonised Rosewood Bone Rome Baroque Bird Flower Lion Tulip
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Exceptional Roman Baroque Ebonised, Rosewood Cassettone with bone inlay and magnificent brass
Category

Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Rosewood

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Ebonised Commode à l'Anglaise
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Ebonised Commode à l'Anglaise. The original
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
the ebonised case is opened, the chest displays three long draws with brass recessed handles along
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
H 35.24 in W 37.6 in D 19.1 in
Pair of Antique English Arts & Crafts Oak Inlaid Dressing Table Chests
By Shapland & Petter
Located in Glasgow, GB
tapering legs. The ladies chest with ebonised strung shield shaped bevelled mirror supported by square
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Large English 19thC Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1890 Large English 19thC Mahogany Campaign Chest Splits into two sections We can also
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Large English 19thC Mahogany Campaign Chest
Large English 19thC Mahogany Campaign Chest
H 44.1 in W 59.06 in D 21.26 in
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Directoire Walnut Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptionally stylish pair of early 19th Century three drawer chest of drawers with good use of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian Rosewood Inlaid 'Empire' Commodes C1820
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. Each commode retains its original white marble top. The commodes stand on ebonised and parcel gilt
Category

Antique 1820s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Napoleon III boulle ebonised, cut-brass inlaid and gilded ormolu-mounted two
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Commode of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Black ebonised 19th c., Napoleon III style ormolu cabinet. Like many cabinets from this period the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th C. Walnut Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century French walnut commode with a nice finish. Having moulded, ebonised panels to the sides
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th C. Walnut Commode
18th C. Walnut Commode
H 34 in W 43 in D 19 in
French Neo Classic Marble Top Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French neo classic marble top commode small ebonised and Kalahari chest of drawers, the Sahara
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Fine Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode or Large Chest of Drawers with Secret Drawer
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode
Late 18th Century French Inlaid Walnut Commode
H 36.62 in W 50.01 in D 24.41 in
Large Early 19th Century Beidermeier Commode
Located in London, GB
A large Austrian Biedermeier commode in cherry veneer, comprising four drawers, with ebonised half
Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Cherry

Large Early 19th Century Beidermeier Commode
Large Early 19th Century Beidermeier Commode
H 39.77 in W 50.01 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Teak Cupboard or Sideboard by Heals from Loughborough, 1950s
By Heal's
Located in South Shields, GB
Heals during the 1950s With an ebonised trim Featuring a drawer to the top and a cupboard - with an
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Chiffonier and Commode in Antique Biedermeier Style, Exotic Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
log feet, with seven drawers of different sizes. The base drawer is curved, flanked by two full
Category

20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Mahogany Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
over two long drawers, each drawer having ebonised banding and brass mouldings. Original drop bar
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Mahogany Commode
18th Century French Mahogany Commode
H 35.83 in W 50.01 in D 23.63 in
Monumental Silver Mounted Commode A Vantaux After Gaudreaux
Located in London, GB
verde alpi marble top above a rocaille-framed Apollo mask and two pairs of serpentine drawers mounted
Category

Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Biedermeier Walnut Veneered Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
drawers retain their original locks and keys. Ebonised neoclassical columns with gilt bronze capitals and
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Biedermeier Walnut Veneered Commode
Biedermeier Walnut Veneered Commode
H 38.19 in W 34.45 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Biedermeier Three Drawer Commode
Located in London, GB
A XIX Century three drawer Biedermeier commode in pickled walnut, with ebonised tapering legs and
Category

Antique 1830s Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Three Drawer Commode
19th Century Biedermeier Three Drawer Commode
H 35.44 in W 49.61 in D 24.81 in
'Commode Médallier' After Antoine Gaudreaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
decorated with lozenge parquetry. The interior fitted with four drawers with quarter veneering, ebonised
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

 'Commode Médallier' After Antoine Gaudreaux
 'Commode Médallier' After Antoine Gaudreaux
H 35.83 in W 68.12 in D 25.2 in
19th Century, Commode with Trick Lock, Secret Locker System, Biedermeier C. 1810
Located in Greven, DE
. The base, the edge of the top and the crosspiece below the top drawer are ebonised and contrast with
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Regency Coromandel Writing Box c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
quill pens. A quill pen is designed to rest in an ebonised mahogany curved boat which is removable. It
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Master Craftsman's Chest, English, Pine, Mahogany, Tool Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique master craftsman's chest. An English, ebonised pine and mahogany tool trunk
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Antique Late 19th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Italian Art Deco Ebonised Chest with Gilt Work Design
Located in Troy, MI
cabinet are ebonised and the front has a unique, foil-like gilt and ebony design. The cabinet features two
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful inlaid dome top chest of the finest quality circa 1869. Inscribed on the front with the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Vintage Specimen Collector's Chest of Drawers, French, Walnut Desk Box, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage specimen collector's chest of drawers. A French, solid walnut four drawer
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th century Swedish birch art nouveau cabinet on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Bottom section of a fine quality 2 over 3 chest of drawers.  Fitted with ebonised handles and shield
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Sideboards

Materials

Birch

Antique Cabinet Maker's Chest, English, Tool Trunk, Fitted Interior, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
finish Fifteen drawers across two banks, each accentuated with small ebonised pulls in cupped recesses
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Pine, Walnut

18th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinet or Linen Press
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
end in curved ebonised lion's paw feet on the lower part of the chest, matching the drawers. Classical
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Linen Presses

Materials

Oak

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Ebonised Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of ebonised chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique ebonised chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Ebonised 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. Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Louis XV ebonised chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Ebonised chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul Frankl, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and R-Way Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much are Ebonised Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for ebonised chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, ebonised chest of drawers begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $27,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,014.

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 and double chests — tallboys and highboys, which were essentially one chest on top of another — 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. 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 Ebonised Chest Of Drawers
  • 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 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 25, 2019

    A dresser is a chest of drawers with a mirror.

  • 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 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 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 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.

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