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18th century bachelor chest of drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
is called a bachelor chest of drawers. Warm patina.
Origin: England
Period: Ca. 1780
Size: W. 84cm, D
Category
Antique 1780s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Henkel Harris Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a vintage Henkel Harris Bachelors Chest of Drawers in very good condition
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rattan 7 Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers by Baker
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rattan bachelor chest of drawers dresser by Baker in style of Michael Taylor.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Rattan
Magnificent Rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders Bachelors Chest of Drawers
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders bachelors chest of drawers. This piece is in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent
Category
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique yew wood bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England in the Georgian
Category
Vintage 1920s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers featuring five flawlessly
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beacon Hill Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Bachelor Chest of Drawers Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beacon Hill Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Bachelor Chest of Drawers Server. Item features 6
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Chest of Drawers. Measures 36.25" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 32" in height. Bottom drawers are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 36.25 in D 19.25 in
Oak 18th Century Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming mid 18th century, English, oak bachelors chest of four long drawers, the top drawer
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers with Banding
Located in Woodbury, CT
This mahogany chest with four graduated drawers and bracket feet has a deep crossbanding of
Category
Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood
George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular caddy top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers and raised on bracket
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
Category
Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 37.41 in W 42.52 in D 22.05 in
Henkel-Harris Mid-Century Solid Genuine Mahogany Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Henkel-Harris Mid-Century Solid Genuine Mahogany Chest of Drawers.
Henkel-Harris Finish # 29
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning small chinoiserie styled three drawer chest of drawers with original brass butterfly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
Mid 20th C. Permacraft Sanford Furniture Five-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Permacraft
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th C. Sanford Furniture Permacraft Five-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers. Features two top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Plywood
H 31 in W 32 in D 18 in
Baker French Country Provincial Style Carved Oak Wood Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French Country Provincial Style Carved Oak Wood Chest of Drawers. Item features solid wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 33 in W 42 in D 18 in
Antique George III Flame Mahogany 4-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently refinished antique George III flame mahogany 4 drawer bachelor chest.
Measures 29" in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Fancher Furniture Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet
By Fancher Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Fancher Walnut and Oak Bachelor Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet with adjustable shelf
Category
20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in W 34.25 in D 18 in
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Bachelor Chests Walnut Bedside Cabinets Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of bachelor chests of drawers in walnut
Classic Bachelors chest with single pull out
Category
Antique 17th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer bachelor chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
George II C18th Bachelors Mahogany Chest of Drawers Leather Brushing Slide C1750
Located in Leeds, GB
A George II period, mahogany bachelors chest of drawers, with leather skiver brushing slide, circa
Category
Antique 1750s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 38 in D 20.38 in
Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Chest of Drawers
By Continental Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Approximate Measurements In inches
35" high
42" wide
21" deep (back to front
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers with butlers serving tray
Please note the delivery fee listed is just
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.68 in W 29.93 in D 16.74 in
Vermont Solid Maple Chest of Drawers Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful solid Vermont maple chest of drawers. The chest with classic Aladdin's lamp brass
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bleached 5 Drawers Bachelor Chests by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached bachelor chests by Baker.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louver Front Four Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern dark bronze finish 4 louver front drawers bachelor chest dresser credenza.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
George III Bachelor's Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A very fine George III three-drawer bachelor's chest. This piece sits on simple ogee bracket feet
Category
Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest with drop pulls. Excellent condition. Gorgeous light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pewter
Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A desirable small scale mahogany bachelor's chest with four graduated and cross banded drawers with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century mahogany bachelor's chest having molded top over four graduated drawers, the
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the richly grained fold over top with molded edge, over
Category
Antique 1760s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Nice Four Drawers Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood bachelor chest of dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oiled Walnut 4 Drawers Back Splash Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Jens Risom, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut four-drawer back splash bachelor chest dresser credenza console cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests w/ Gallery Tops Restored
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of ebonized espresso mid century modern American bachelor chests dressers with gallery tops
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern bachelor chests.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
George III Bachelor's Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George III bachelor's chest in beautiful chestnut wood, featuring a sliding shelf discreetly tucked
Category
Antique 1810s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Georgian mahogany bachelor’s chest with original brass ring handles and escutcheons
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the vividly grained top with thumb molded edge, over
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George II Bachelor Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II figured Cuban mahogany bachelor chest of excellent compact proportions
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
An Empire style bachelor’s chest. Decorated on all sides with panels of feather crotch mahogany
Category
Vintage 1960s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chippendale style antique solid tiger maple chest of drawers on tall bracket shape legs. Dovetailed
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Long Island City, NY
Georgian mahogany bachelors chest with writing slide and bracket feet.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Restored Solid Oak Cerused White & Grey Finish 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid-century modern solid oak two tone cerused finish bachelor chests dressers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 33 in W 32 in D 20 in
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests / Nightsands.
Each chest measures 15.5 D X 43.25 W X
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Asheville, NC
British, 18th century with four dove-tailed drawers, with pull-out at top, oak secondary woods
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Commodes and Chests...
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century George III Bachelor Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III bachelor chest, the moulded top raised above two short and three long
Category
Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents
By Tomlinson, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 3-drawer fruitwood bachelor chest with brass hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III-period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top. Late-18th century, circa 1780.
With
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with hinged top over with four dovetailed drawers, set on
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest with serpentine front and black gold embossed leather top
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Paint
Small English 19th Century Bachelors Chest with 5 Drawers and Splayed Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small English 19th Century Bachelors Chest with 5 Drawers and Splayed Feet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II mahogany bachelors chest, 18th century. With a slightly over hanging rectangular top, the
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small 18th Century English Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest with 4 Drawers and Bracket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small 18th Century English Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest with 4 Drawers and Bracket Feet
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.25 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
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Bachelors Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bachelors chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bachelors chest of drawers — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are 477 antique and vintage bachelors chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of bachelors chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Bachelors chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Drexel each produced beautiful bachelors chest of drawers that are worth considering.
How Much are Bachelors Chest Of Drawers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,700, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $64,500 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 Bachelors 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.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- 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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