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What is a chest of drawers called?
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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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hitchcock Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers finished on all sides and with
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Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Brass
Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Because of its age, the chest
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures
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Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Brass
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by Bodafors circa 1960.
3 drawer chest of drawers of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with
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Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Leather, Wood