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Oval bentwood chest of drawers by Kreatippcci Studio
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Oval bentwood chest of drawers by Kreatippcci Studio.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Chest of drawers
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
oval chest of drawers is a stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich the look of any bedroom
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Carved Burl Oval Chest of Drawers & Mirror by Ducrot, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ship oval chest of drawers by Ducrot in rosewood with mirror and briar sculpture.
Set of a dresser
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawers
This is a very good looking and well-made chest of drawers, upholstered with thick leather all
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
H 39.57 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy oval chest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy oval chest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy oval chest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy oval chest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Splendid Handpainted Floral Oval Small Commode 4 Drawers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique splendid handpainted floral oval small chest of 4 drawers.
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1920s Art Nouveau Oval Lombard Cabinet , Nightstand, with 4 drawers wax polished
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Period 1920s Art Nouveau style Italian oval Lombard cabinet with 4 drowers or nightstand in walnut
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Reeded Mahogany Oval Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
sophistication and style. The unique oval shape and vertical reeding create a striking visual appeal, making it a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Wood
French Oval Bedside Commode – Transition Style Between Louis XV & Louis XVI
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
This elegant oval-shaped commode seamlessly blends elements of Louis XV and Louis XVI styles
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century New World 5 Drawer Wooden Chest
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century wooden chest of drawers with 5 drawers with oval cutout drawer pulls, resting
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.25 in W 28 in D 18 in
Antique Dressing Table/ Chest of Drawers with Gustavian Grey Paint & Oval Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
A late 19th century pine chest of drawers or dressing table with newly-painted Gustavian grey/white
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Late Victorian Vanities
Materials
Mirror, Pine
H 70.5 in W 45 in D 19 in
Rare Pair of Brass chests of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
chests of drawers is the recessed oval handle, carved seamlessly into the wooden drawer front. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Oak chest of drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique oak wood chest of five drawers with decorative oval hardware.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Style Oval Marble and Gilt Metal Chest of Drawers
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco Style oval marble tray, curved and rounded lines for this sparkling and sophisticated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble, Metal
Lacquered Oval Three-Drawer Chests by Berhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in New London, CT
Newly lacquered in a light gray gloss, these chests have a new, more contemporary, aesthetic. Brass
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
Lacquered Oval Three-Drawer Chests by Berhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in New London, CT
Newly lacquered in a light gray gloss, these chests have a new, more contemporary, aesthetic. Brass
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest with Brass Ovals
Located in Athens, GA
interiors, replacement solid brass ovals, drawers work well, tall and not too deep. A traditional bow front
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Bow Front Chest in Light Crotched Mahogany, Brass Ovals
Located in Athens, GA
English bow front chest with light mahogany, beautiful crotched wood grain, replacement brasses
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Bow-Front Chest
Located in Hixson, TN
A very nice 19th Century English bow-front two/three chest of drawers. Oval brass pulls and bracket
Category
Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Charming turn of the century oval chest of drawers
Located in New York, NY
The oval shape and age signs give great carachter and charm to this turn of the century
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
A large distinguished chest of drawers featuring two oval-panelled short drawers, separated and
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Pine
Biedermeier Oval Chest of Drawers, circa 1860, Northern Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier chest of drawers, circa 1860, Northern Europe.
Very good condition.
Wood
Category
Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Hungarian Art Deco Oval Chest with Six Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome oval chest is from Hungary and is made from Oak, circa 1930. This piece features six
Category
20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Large Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Oval Plate Handles
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
This chest is an unusual size it has six drawers in all, it has two short drawers at the top and
Category
Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This teak chest of drawers features six drawers with oval pulls.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Commodious Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
a commodious Italian three drawer chest constructed of walnut, the drawers having oval panels with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
A handsome English chest of drawers with oval brass pulls. Each drawer is accented with satinwood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Tall Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Shell Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful one-piece Federal style mahogany bow front tall chest of drawers in a two over six
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 54.5 in W 39 in D 22 in
Brown Leather Oval Tallboy Chest of Drawers with Luggage Style Straps or Belts
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brown leather Luggage tallboy chest of drawers
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
H 39.77 in W 24.02 in D 16.15 in
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Oval Luggage Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
drawers
This is a very good looking and well-made chest of drawers, upholstered with thick leather all
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
H 39.57 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
American Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest of Drawers. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany Hepplewhite graduated five drawer chest of drawers with Satinwood string inlay
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chest...
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Southern Germany, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier chest of drawers in walnut veneer with oval brass fittings and bevelled corners. The
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Teak and Galloon Chest of Drawers by Halvdan Pettersson
By Halvdan Pettersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely chest of drawers by Halvdan Pettersson. Oval teak tabletop framed by an elegant brass rim
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chinese Oval Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese side chest with cinnabar and black lacquer finish. This piece is made from Fir Wood and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
Chinese Oval Shaped Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese oval shaped side chest is from Gamsu, China and is made from Cypress, circa 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cypress
Regency Side Cabinet Tall Oval Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an Unusual Mahogany Oval Side Cabinet in the Regency manner
This Unusual Cabinet
Category
Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Marble Top Louis XV Style Oval Inlaid Commodes, Nightstands or Chests
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of marble top Louis XV style oval parquetry and marquetry inlaid commodes, nightstands, end
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 31.5 in W 31 in L 31.5 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Oval Three Drawer Chest End Table Soapstone Chinoiserie
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage oriental black lacquered side table featuring three drawers and soapstone carved geishas
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Soapstone
H 24 in W 18 in D 24 in
Swedish Walnut Chest
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century Swedish walnut chest of drawers with brass oval pulls. This piece has had the legs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests...
Biedermeier Oval Cabinet, circa 1850, Northern Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Very good condition, after
Category
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair Heathered Grey Racetrack Oval Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of heathered gray finished custom birch three drawer commodes, with pullout shelf. Open base with single shelf, and clear glass ball knobs. Matching tall media cabinet also avai...
Category
Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode, Newly Refinished
By Charles Pfister, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional modern Art Deco three-drawer oval commode or bachelor chest
By Charles
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Rosewood Commode with Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
This small, antique oval chest of drawers was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The elegant
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 31 in W 23.75 in D 15.75 in
Biedermeier Oval Chest of Drawers from circa 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - Biedermeier oval pillar from circa 1850. Antique
Biedermeier from circa 1850
Category
Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Gianfranco Frattini Sideboard 503 for Bernini, 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in bari, IT
the left side a chest of drawers with the oval shaped Frattini drawer handles, on the right side two
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Antique English George III Hepplewhite Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest
By George Hepplewhite
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Hepplewhite style serpentine chest of drawers
Oval ormolu brasses are antique.
Please note holly line inlay
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 37.25 in D 22.25 in
Oval Shape Scallop Sides Inlaid Top 6 Drawers High Chest Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality craftsmanship tall 6 six drawers oval shape dresser with scallop shape sides. Made in
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Midcentury Faux Leather Finish Oval Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Chic oval three-drawer chest with a faux lightly distressed leather finish. Unusual oval shape
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Oval Side Chest with Black Lacquer
Located in Chicago, IL
This amazing 19th century oval side chest is made from black lacquered wood and has 3 drawers and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode or Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in South Bend, IN
drawers. The original metal Baker label is present. Truly a rare and exquisite piece. The chest has been
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
H 32 in W 39.88 in D 28 in
20th Century Art Deco Semi Oval Commode by A. Bicchierini
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century semi oval commode from France by A. Bicchierini, circa 1920. This commode is made from
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Large Inlaid Oval Kidney Shape Finished Back Dresser with Scallop Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern kidney shape 8 drawers inlaid top dresser. Finished rosewood back. Made in Spain.
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Three-Drawer Oval Commode
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles Pfister for Baker Furniture oval three drawer commode. Prima vera mahogany case and drawer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Charles Pfister for Baker Prima Vera Mahogany Oval Commode with Satinwood Top
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in Germantown, MD
Charles Pfister for Baker prima vera mahogany three-drawer oval commode with satinwood banded and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 40 in D 28 in
English mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Chest of drawers with oval stamed brass pulls and bracket feet, bone secutcheons
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Roswell, GA
Late Georgian tall light mahogany English Chest of Drawers. Large original brass oval handles
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Bow Front Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Oval Brass Hardware.
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Chest Of Drawers Oval For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest of drawers oval for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every chest of drawers oval was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the chest of drawers oval you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest of drawers oval, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister and Bernhardt each produced at least one beautiful chest of drawers oval that is worth considering.
How Much is a Chest Of Drawers Oval?
Prices for a chest of drawers oval start at $1,188 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $3,995.
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 Chest Of Drawers Oval
- 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 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 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 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 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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