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Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers, Circa Early 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century to Early 19th Century Federal Mahogany Locking Chest of Drawers. 1st, 2nd and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Eastlake Lock Side Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bradenton, FL
An attractive Walnut and burl Walnut Eastlake tall chest. The drawers are decorated with burl
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with amazing Central Locking System
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers with central locking
South Germany
Cherry tree
early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
H 31.11 in W 45.28 in D 25.2 in
Louis Seize Chest of Drawers with Side Lock, Nuremberg, late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Seize chest of drawers in oak with three drawers and socketed square pointed feet. The chest
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in
Antique American Burl Walnut Lock Side Eastlake Highboy Chest of Drawers 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique American Aesthetic Movement walnut Eastlake lock side chest of drawers
Category
Antique 1870s American Eastlake Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 63 in W 45.25 in D 20.5 in
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in Delft, NL
drawers. Each drawer has a round fitting. The key ispresent, but lock is not working. The chest of drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Walnut Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
drawer is lockable. The feet of the chest of drawers were probably once replaced.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut, Softwood
19th Century chest of drawers with secretary
Located in Eindhoven, NL
key of the Bramah lock is still present. These chests of drawers were often equipped with 1 drawer
Category
Antique 1840s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
copy of Antique chest of drawers, Western Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This antique chest of drawers, from Western Europe and dating from around 1880, is not just a piece
Category
Antique 1880s German Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
A pair of small Aesthetic Movement oak sets of drawers with lockable side flaps.
Located in London, GB
A pair of small Aesthetic Movement oak sets of drawers, with carved alternating fern leaf
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 24.81 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant door with Lock. Beautifull
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Old Chinese Chest in Wood with Decorations and Bronze Lock, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Old Chinese chest in wood with hinges. Decorative plates and bronze lock, 20th century.
Very good
Category
20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 17.92 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
Early 19th Century Sideboard, Chiffoniere with special Central Locking System
Located in Greven, DE
Semaniere with interesting locking technology
Belgium
Walnut, oak
early 19th century
Dimensions
Category
Antique 1820s Belgian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 55.91 in W 50.01 in D 20.08 in
Scandinavian Three Drawer Chest in Birch, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian chest of 3 lockable drawers.
Classy birch chest of drawers consisting of 3 drawers
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique chest of drawers France - Brittany 18th century Chestnut wood
Located in Würzburg, DE
: 131cm H: 103cm. D: 59cm
Article: Antique chest of drawers sideboard semi-cabinet
Item no.: 1077
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 40.56 in W 51.58 in D 23.23 in
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
By Edward Wormley, James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
itself.
This desk is a magical treasure chest of locking drawers, dividers and charming hidden
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
18th Century French Carved Oak Tabletop Tabernacle Curiosity Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
right side row of drawers feature a concealed wooden locking mechanism with handles inside the niche
Category
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rococo Revival Secretary Desk
Located in Liverpool, GB
and rarely found in the trade form - a magnificent, locked, rococo chest of drawers with an opening
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Venetian Desk, Rare and Very Beautiful Desk for the Connoisseur, after 1945
Located in Liverpool, GB
chest of drawers with a writing table.
This desk is of the highest class and the essence of the unique
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Desks
Materials
Wood
H 47.64 in W 56.7 in D 23.63 in
Louis XVI Style Italian Walnut Burl Inlay Locking Chest of Drawers, Tuscany 1890
Located in Encinitas, CA
Elegant Louis XVI Style Italian walnut chest of drawers with burl inlay, Tuscany circa 1890. Three
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 37.25 in W 47.25 in D 20.4 in
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage 1960s chest of drawers.
A piece of furniture with clean, essential lines. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian chest of drawers with lock
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with 5 drawers.
Consisting of 5 drawers this chest of drawers is
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Wood
18th Century German Baroque Chest Of Drawers, Special Locking System, Circa 1750
Located in Greven, DE
and rare, but the absolute highlight of the chest of drawers is the central lock, which is also
Category
Antique 1750s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 32.68 in W 42.92 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco walnut chest of drawers.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Practical and functional Art Deco walnut chest of drawers.
Chest of drawers lockable. In the
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Painted oak chest of drawers, around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
dark. The chest of drawers has three drawers and is lockable. Keys are available. The chest of drawers
Category
Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Baroque Wavy-front Chest of drawers, Nuremberg 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque wavy-front chest of drawers with five drawers and a lock on the side. The chest of drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Spruce
Antique Fiddleback Mahogany Seven Drawer Lockable Wellington Chest c1850
Located in Sherborne, GB
Extremely good quality fiddleback mahogany veneer Wellington chest of drawers, made in England
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
the upper section, all 4 lockable with keys. The chest of drawers has undergone a complete
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut
Mid 19th Century Original Painted Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
traditional Folk Art elements during the 1800s.
Tapered feet, brass pulls, no lock/keys.
This chest of drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Bow Front Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
features 2 spacious drawers and 1 smaller one in the upper section, all lockable with keys. The chest of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.71 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Antique 1870s Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Side Lock Tallboy Dresser Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Eastlake side lock chest of drawers, circa 1870s. Made of walnut with burled drawer fronts
Category
Antique 1870s Eastlake Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 53 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique Small Chest of Drawers Painted Blue from Denmark circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
nightstand, with four drawers which each have two pulls, a key is used to open/lock the drawers. This chest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 25.75 in W 26.25 in D 13.25 in
English Side Lock Semainier with Well Figured Specimen Walnut
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A traditional seven-drawer semainier with dove tailed joinery, magnificent swirled training, round knobs and fine condition.
Rosewood cross banding with satin wood string inlay.
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
19th Century, Commode with Trick Lock, Secret Locker System, Biedermeier C. 1810
Located in Greven, DE
drawers are opened via the lock of the top drawer, which operates an interesting concealed locking
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 18.51 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Two-Drawer Cherry Locking Commode, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XV style commode features cherry construction with swell front form, two long drawers
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 34.5 in W 50.5 in D 23.75 in
Antique 1880s Victorian Eastlake Walnut Side Lock Tallboy Dresser Chest Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Eastlake side lock chest of drawers, circa 1880s. Made of walnut featuring a side lock
Category
Antique 1880s Eastlake Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 38.5 in W 34.5 in D 19 in
Antique Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
very good condition with working lock. Wonderful antique chest of drawers. Very functional and
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Art Deco Vanity
Located in New York, NY
Three adjustable vanity mirrors sit upon a chest of three locking drawers with original tassel
Category
20th Century Swedish Vanities
Massive Borge Mogensen Teak Wall Unit
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
storage units and hutches. 2- lower cabinets with locking doors, 2- lower chest of drawers, 1- center
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Art Deco style walnut chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style walnut chest of drawers from the 1950s. The piece of furniture has been renovated in
Category
Vintage 1950s Polish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Curly Pine Chest of Drawers Dresser VR Lock
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique aesthetic movement chest of drawers, circa 1880s. Made from curly pine with four drawers
Category
Antique 1880s Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 41 in W 42 in D 21 in
Modern Antique Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s cabinet with lockable drawers.
This chest of drawers is distinguished by its square shape
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Teak
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
drawers and 1 smaller one in the upper section, all lockable with keys. The chest of drawers has undergone
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut & Ebonized Seven Drawer Lock Side Chest C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Victorian Eastlake Walnut And Ebonized 7 Drawer Lock-Side Chest C1890
Measures - 60.25"H x 22.25"W
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 60.25 in W 22.5 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Biedermeier / Empire Cherrywood Chest of Drawer
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful Biedermeier/Empire chest of drawers with four drawers, three are lockable. The chest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Cherry, Pine
Antique Sheraton Mahogany Locking Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Glass Pulls
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton bow front chest of drawers features mahogany construction, cabinet with three
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 7 Drawer Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers Dresser from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
1800's. Four keys are included, the middle/fourth drawer does not lock. This chest of drawers breaks
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Dressers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Black Lacquer Hand Painted Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Secretary Writing Desk
By James Mont, Edward Wormley
Located in Chattanooga, TN
itself.
This desk is a magical treasure chest of locking drawers, dividers and charming hidden
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 17.5 in
Italian Wall Unit in Walnut and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, two chests of drawers in different sizes and two display cases allow you to create your individual
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Unusual Miniature Oak Wellington Chest of 4 Drawers with Locking Pilaster
Located in Salisbury, GB
An unusual miniature oak Wellington chest of 4 drawers with locking pilaster and original castors
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 16.54 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Burl Wood Chest with Locking Side Panel
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century seven-drawer burl wood chest.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Bow Front Chest of Drawers Dressers or Large Nightstands in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
construction, and all of the drawers of each chest lock. The bottom of these chest of drawers is set off with a
Category
2010s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 38.5 in D 19.25 in
Neoclassical Three-Drawer Painted Chest, Original Iron Lock, Italy circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
This unique chest of drawers features a raised panel on each drawer front enhanced by the contrast
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 35.5 in W 43 in D 23 in
Neoclassical Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Original Iron Lock, Italy, 1790
Located in Houston, TX
Neoclassical three-drawer painted chest, original iron lock, Italy, circa 1790.
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 35.5 in W 43 in D 23 in
Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
original working lock and key, over chest of drawers with four graduated drawers with original brass drop
Category
Antique 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Bookcase Chest of Drawers Mahogany Victorian, 19th Century, 1845
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
original working lock and key, over chest of drawers with four graduated drawers with original brass drop
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Brass Legs Wardrobe
By Fratelli Giussani
Located in Savona, IT
.
Four-door opening with lock, two in mirror.
Interior chest of drawers, brass hangers.
Brass legs with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Side Lock Chest by Horner
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1870s-1880s faux bamboo Bird's Eye Maple side lock chest by Horner. The five drawer chest is
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple
Danish Modern Rounded Front Teak Chest of Drawers with Drawer Lock Key
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-century Danish modern teak dresser / chest of drawers with elegant rounded front. Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
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Locking Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of locking chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and mahogany, all locking chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Locking chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Locking chest of drawers made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs.
How Much are Locking Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for locking chest of drawers start at $302 and top out at $8,336 with the average selling for $1,975.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Locking 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.
- 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 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 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 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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