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Antique Victorian Outstanding Quality Burr Walnut Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian outstanding quality burr walnut chest of four drawers having a superior quality
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.29 in W 33.08 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Book Matched Burl Walnut Louis Philippe Chest with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe style commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
H 37.75 in W 49 in D 22 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest Of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
1940.
- Glass top and sides over a flight of eight graduated oak fronted drawers and with original
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Mid-20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Empire Style Vitrine Light Up Display Cabinet Pedestal Chest of Drawers NINT!
By Grosfeld House, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Grosfeld House unusual cabinet display chest of drawers mirror vanity MINT!
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20th Century American Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 76 in W 31 in D 20 in
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
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Early 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony
H 37.8 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Decorative Chest of Drawers, English, Drawing Room, Georgian Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
century.
Striking and of fine craftsmanship, a chest of drawers of some distinction
Displays a
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Late 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
H 34.26 in W 41.15 in D 21.46 in
Large Fifty Drawers Shop Counter, Display Sideboard 1958 de Coene, Belgium
By Philippe Neerman, De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chest of drawers by Philippe Neerman for De Coene, Belgium 1958 designed for the Library in
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 23.63 in
Blue, Ivory, Black, and Yellow Glass with Brass Inlay Chest of Drawers, Spain
Located in New York, NY
handcrafted in Spain. This dresser or chest of drawers is on display at the Gallery at 200 Lex at the New York
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands, each of rectangular form with a
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Antique 1870s Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
French 19th Century Vitrine Display Cabinet Showcase by Conquet
By H. Conquet
Located in New York, NY
A French 19th Century Vitrine display cabinet showcase by Conquet
Marquetry inlaid bronze mounted
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Danish Modern Rosewood 2-Drawer Hanging Accent / Display Shelf
Located in Kensington, MD
Danish Modern Rosewood 2-Drawer Hanging Accent / Display Shelf
Additional information:
Material
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th-Century Counter / Sideboard / Display Table with a Drawer
Located in Harderwijk, NL
A unique opportunity for true antique enthusiasts! This fantastic antique piece is a real eye-catcher and fits effortlessly into both classic and modern interiors. It also makes a pe...
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Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33.86 in W 80.71 in D 25.6 in
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Important richly inlaid chest of drawers with a display cabinet. Probably from the 2nd half of the
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Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Oak, Burl
1967 Salocchi White Mirrored Vanity with Light and Tilting Top Sormani, Italy
By Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Arosio, IT
still tied to traditional wooden finishes and shapes. From scandal to success, this chest of drawers or
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
H 23.23 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
ANTIQUE DRESSER BOOKCASE DISPLAY CABiNET ON CHEST OF DRAWERS BLACK LEATHER TOP
Located in Pulborough, GB
.
Overall, an antique dresser bookcase display cabinet on a chest of drawers with a black leather top is not
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20th Century British Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 83.86 in W 49.61 in D 25.2 in
Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany sign painted chest of drawers, fisher gentleman’s outfitter shop display
This
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Antique Mid-19th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Paint
H 46 in W 47 in D 23 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Group Display Cabinet
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in New York, NY
adjustable shelf with sliding glass doors. The bottom, chest of drawers, has an open storage or display
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Antique 1850s American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Italian Modernist Mahogany Cabinets / Chests by Longato Arredamenti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three petite mahogany chests/oversized nightstands (two cabinets and one chest of drawers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 31.38 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Napoleonic Commode Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, circa 1820
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a wonderful French 19th century Napoleonic Empire period mahogany commode chest of drawers
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Antique 1820s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modernist Wooden Chest of Drawers
By Andrzej Loza
Located in Moorabbin, Victoria
collection pieces are made to order. Chest of drawers is ex display item.
Please click on Studio Loza logo to
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Oak
Small 18th-Early 19th Century Dutch Walnut Marquetry Display Chest
Located in London, GB
A fantastic small Dutch marquetry walnut chest of drawers or display cabinet.
Dates to the last
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Antique 1790s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Beautifully Carved Chinese 16th-17th Century Ming Dynasty Chest of Drawers
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This beautifully carved Ming dynasty chest of drawers displays the typical characteristics of early
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Elm
H 32.68 in W 43.71 in D 21.66 in
Table screen Chinese screen with painting on silk
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
drawers or in a display case, where it will become the center of attention. Condition: excellent. Date
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Chest of drawers - display cabinet, France, around 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers with glass sides, France, early 20th century.
Dimensions: height 101 cm / width
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1880s French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France, circa 1880, this wooden chest of drawers displays a simple geometric silhouette
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Antique Late 19th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests...
Materials
Brass
Antique French Bookcase & Chest of Drawers Display Cabinet Barley Twist Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
" wide x 23" deep
Lower chest of drawers is 36.5" tall
PERFECT for displaying your favorite antique
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 95.5 in W 50 in D 23 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 38 in W 51 in D 23 in
Antique Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Tallboy, Early Victorian, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, circa 1840.
Appealing chest of drawers
Displays a desirable aged patina
Select oak shows fine grain
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 36.62 in D 19.49 in
Louis Philippe Period Bookmatched Burl Walnut Chest Commode with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This quintessential Louis Philippe period commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary
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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 39.5 in W 50.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Small Scale French Louis Philippe Period Burl Walnut Chest, Commode
Located in Fayetteville, AR
commode or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the early nineteenth century with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Bronze
H 36.75 in W 39.75 in D 19.75 in
Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Burl Walnut Commode or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 19th century French Restauration period commode or chest of drawers displays exemplary
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble
Small Scale 19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Walnut Commode or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
or chest of drawers displays the exemplary craftsmanship of the early 19th century with a facade of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 32.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Antique Industrial Haberdashery Glass Display Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful set of age-old oak haberdashery chest of drawers, English circa 1950.
- 10 glass
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Mid-20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 78.15 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Italian art deco chest of drawers with display cabinet in wood and glass, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art deco chest of drawers with display cabinet in wood and glass, 1930s
Chest of drawers
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 45.28 in W 87.41 in D 12.21 in
Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a beautiful little chest of drawers, well constructed and displaying some of the fine
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Deep Victorian Pine Chest of Drawers Large Sized Good Top Area for Display or TV
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning deep Victorian pine chest of drawers
These
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 32.09 in W 27.56 in D 21.07 in
Chinese Side Chest with Display
Located in Chicago, IL
This clean-lined side chest originally provided extra storage in a dining area. The open area above
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Chest of Drawers from Spain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century chest of drawers from Spain. A beautiful display and storage piece.
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Antique 1860s Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century chest of drawers with marble top. Great display piece or for storage.
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Antique 1840s Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Chest of Drawers with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century chest of drawers with original paint. Great display piece or clothes or blanket
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Antique 1860s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair Of Antique Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Bedside Cabinet, Nightstand, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique chest of drawers. An English, walnut bedside cabinet or nightstand
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Versace Shop Display Counter Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
with a sliding display drawer over four full width drawers flanked by a pair of ebonised lacquer
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1990s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Compact Chest of Drawers, English, Oak, Bedside Cabinet, Georgian, 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Georgian period, circa 1800.
Striking antique chest of drawers with eye-catching figuring
Displays a
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Antique Late 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 26.78 in D 19.1 in
Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, English, Flame Mahogany, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor's chest of drawers. An English, flame mahogany gentleman's cabinet
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 19.49 in W 37.41 in D 33.27 in
SALE Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest Commode with Vitrine Display, circa 1825
By Biedermeier
Located in Sofia, BG
Authentic elegant black line Biedermeier cherrywood chest with vitrine display, circa 1825.
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
H 32.29 in W 45.28 in L 32.29 in
Shopcounter / Display, circa 1930
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine shopcounter/display with 28 drawers. All the drawers run smooth. With a hard-wood top with 4
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Pine
Indian Rosewood Display Cabinet GOA
Located in San Marino, CA
19th Century Goa Rosewood display cabinet with sunburst design on doors. Two small drawers with
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Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Metal Breakfront Display Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
metal chain
Three regular drawers
Three cabinet doors with three internal shelves.
Measures: Bottom
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Store Display Counter
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial, Store display counter. Thirty draws that have inside dimensions of 12 x 19 x 7.
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Monumental Science Museum Display Case
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1910
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Baroque Carved Display Cabinet, France, 1880s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood, heavily carved chest of drawers, France, circa 1880.
Very good condition.
Currently under
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Antique 1880s French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Gentlemans Haberdashery Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
16 glass fronted oak drawers Width 41.4cm X Ht 15.5cm X depth 43.5cm.
4 base unit oak faced
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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Victorian Mahogany Shop Display Music Cabinet
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian mahogany shop display music cabinet
A stunning and rare piece, this large
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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Corner Cabinet Display Mahogany Inlay 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Edwardian display cabinet in mahogany
Profusely inlaid and decorated
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
A Display Case with Glass Door, Circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A collector's chest with drawers enclosed by a glass door
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
1900s Haberdashery counter, 4metres, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Early 1900s haberdashery counter with internal shelves from an old British textile factory. Almost 4m long.
Solid wooden top, sides and shelves.
Ideal kitchen island.
Perfect for r...
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory.
Solid wooden
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory.
Solid wooden
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in
1900s Haberdashery counter, vintage kitchen island, retail counter display
Located in Leicester, GB
Great set of vintage, early 1900s haberdashery drawers from an old textile factory.
Solid wooden
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 96.07 in D 26.97 in
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Chest Of Drawers Display For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest of drawers display you’re looking for. Each chest of drawers display for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage chest of drawers display now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the chest of drawers display you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chest of drawers display bearing Art Nouveau, Empire or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one chest of drawers display that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bevan Funnell Ltd., Biedermeier and Grosfeld House produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Chest Of Drawers Display?
Prices for a chest of drawers display can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $621 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,503.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Chest Of Drawers Display
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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