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Mid-Century Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Red Chest of Drawers Attributed. a Piero Portalupi
Located in Milano, IT
appreciation. The exterior of the chest of drawers is made entirely of red lacquered wood, with a rich and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1960s Red Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Slide by Heals
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers by Heals Mid-century chest of drawers by Heal’s, featuring a striking contrast of
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

French Commode or Patinated Red Chest of Drawers Spanish Style, 20th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French elm chest of drawers from the 1960 years. Five drawers. This commode has been patinated by
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Vintage 1960s French Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Red Lion Furniture, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and walnut chest of drawers designed and produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Doe chest of drawers - Red BAMBI
By Benoît Convers
Located in FONTAIN, FR
The graceful silhouette of the doe inspires the creation of the Bambi chest of drawers, combining
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Laminate

Doe chest of drawers - Red BAMBI
Doe chest of drawers - Red BAMBI
H 37.41 in W 32.29 in D 12.6 in
Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A superb Italian decorative commode composing of three long drawers of broken fronted design, set
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
Italian Red Lacquer Commode Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 38.59 in D 20.28 in
Red 18th Century Late Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Ljungby, SE
Late Baroque chest of drawers made in Stockholm (Sweden) around 1750/60. The chest features a pull
Category

Antique 1750s Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Red 18th Century Late Baroque Chest of Drawers
Red 18th Century Late Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 34.06 in D 21.26 in
Red Lacquer Painted Bombay Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Maslow Freen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombay painted dresser chest of drawers.
Category

20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

1950s Paul Frankl Moroccan Red Lacquered Double Dresser / Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
number of modern pieces for Johnson Furniture including this chest of drawers. Please allow 4 weeks for
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

English Diminutive Red Cedar Chest of Drawers, Circa 1700
Located in Charleston, SC
Englishred cedar and cherry top four drawer chest with geometrical motif, original drop pull brass
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Red Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dresser or chest of drawers By Baker
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Chest of Drawers in Dark Red Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chest of drawers, red stained wood, Italy, 1950s This Italian cabinet from the 1950s presents an
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

CORALLO Black Chest of Six Drawers with Carved Red Coral
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
wooden chest adorned with red carved coral, a symbol of the Mediterranean's vibrant charm. The intricate
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Space Age Red plastic Modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s Modular
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Antique Swedish Genuine Tall Red Painted Gustavian Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish country house chest of drawers in gustavian style. The chest of drawers is a Swedish
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple, clean lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers reflect its Swedish country
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Early American Red Pine Chest of Drawers on Wheels
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century early American red pine chest of drawers on wheels with pegged joints drawers. Good
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

18th Century Red Lacquered Italian Chest of Drawers with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century chest of drawers is a serpentine shape with curved sides and has five drawers with period
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Red Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial style red chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers, 19th century
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the all original painted finish that makes this chest of drawers from the Swedish countryside
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Neapolitan Chest of Drawers Rococo Red Marble Poplar Bronze, Italy, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Neapolitan Rococo chest of drawers, supported by curved feet, the under-the-top band is curved as
Category

Antique 18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Side Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer side chest from the 19th century with five hand-carved
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Chest of Drawers Dark Red, Bordeaux Lacquer, Nero Marquina Handles
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The beautiful Malala Chest of Drawers Ruby chooses to be different – it’s a modern piece for
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Midcentury, Chinoiserie Style, Red Lingerie Chest of Drawers with Gold Trim
Located in Asheville, NC
A handsome three foot tall, 3-drawer chest painted red with gold trim was quite popular in the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Mahogany, Gilt and Red Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
shaped and lockable drawers, having panelled oak linings, set with foliate bronze handles and keyhole
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Genuine Swedish Red Tall Pine Folk Art Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country chest of drawers from Northern Sweden made around 1810 to 1820. The chest is pine with
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Timeless Italian Elegance: Chest of Drawers with Red Murano Glass and Brass Trim
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite Italian chest of drawers embodies mid-century modern elegance with a refined blend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Space Age Red Modular Chest of Drawers by Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age red plastic modular chest of drawers by Anna Castelli for Kartell, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Chinese Ox Blood Red Apothecary Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Oxblood Red Chest of Drawers with rich lacquer finish and brass ring pulls
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Dressers

Materials

Wood

American Mid-Century Mastercraft Asian Modern Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A exceptional Mastercraft Asian Mid-Century Modern brass chest. Wonderful solid brass hardware
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Streamline Moderne Art Deco Rosewood and Walnut High Chest American 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
drawers. The shell of the chest is also adorned by bookmatched walnut. Beautiful, circular solid walnut
Category

Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Marble Top Red Serpentine Chests, a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
Be bold with this pair of bright red lacquered chests of drawers. Three serpentine drawer fronts
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

Pair of English George II Style Red Japanned Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
fitted with 2 short over 2 long drawers all raised on splayed bracket feet; with overall red ground and
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Antique Late 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco Cherry Red Parchment and Black Lacquer Chest of Drawer, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
base are black lacquered, while the drawers are in cherry red parchment. The base is in reeded wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Stunning Coral Red Lacquer & Brass Mastercraft Asian Chest
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning coral red lacquer chest by Mastercraft. It features beautiful brass fittings and brass
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Asian style red small chest
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a nice small two drawer and two door cabinet with an Asian style and metal hardware on front
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Asian style red small chest
Asian style red small chest
H 25 in W 21.75 in D 15 in
Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique red painted chest from 1830 exudes authenticity and charm. The patinated surface and
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Antique 1830s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
H 18.71 in W 29.53 in D 16.54 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chests in Coral Red
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Gustavian style chests, crafted from pine and painted in an elegant coral red color. Each
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Red Toolbox with Drawers, Designed by Pietro Arosio, Made in Italy
By Pietro Arosio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Toolbox is a modular container with drawers and aluminum numbered handles so you won’t forget where you
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

French Louis XV Style Jansen Red Lacquered Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (1940s) red lacquered chest having 3 drawers with gilt and bronze trim
Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Exceptional Restored Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer, circa 1970
By Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the narrative
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Faux Bamboo Wood and Red Marble Chest / Washstand
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Aesthetic Movement faux bamboo maple washstand / chest with carved faux bamboo
Category

20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

21st C.Theodore Alexander, 'The Opulent East' Red Lacquer Serpentine Bombe Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Morristown, NJ
serpentine bombe chest of drawers, with brass mounts and pulls, drawer fronts, top, and sides painted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Brass

Modern Leather Chest of 6-Drawer with Earl Grey Stained Red Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This a very elegant chest of drawer, the case is in red oak with an Earl Grey stain. The drawers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Great looking 19th-century cabinets in a striking red lacquer finish. Decorated with original
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

A Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets
A Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets
H 29.5 in W 25.25 in D 15.75 in
Georgian Bachelor's Chest with Slide Covered in Red Baize
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century mahogany four-drawer bachelor's chest with red baize covered slide for writing
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Baize, Pine, Mahogany

Stunning Antique Chest/ Commode from Italy in Muted Red Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century carved and painted wood chest of drawers with later additions. This antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

CORALLINO Black Bedside Table with Three Drawers and Carved Red Coral
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Corallino 3-Drawer Chest—an artisanal marvel crafted with passion and precision in
Category

2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey “The Aberdeen” Red Mahogany High Chest
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey “The Aberdeen” Red Mahogany High Chest
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquered Chest on Stand 19th Century, British India, 1860
Located in Epfach, DE
Red lacquered chest on stand 19th century, British India, 1860 Very charming 19th century chest
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial...

Materials

Wood

French Style Chest or Commode with Red Tooled Faux Leather Surface
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful French style three drawer chest serpentine front and red tooled faux leather surface
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Red Lacquer Hepplewhite Bow-Front Chest with Chinoiserie
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English Regency red lacquer Hepplewhite bow front chest of drawers with chinoiserie
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Acerbis Storet Drawers Cabinet in Dark Stained Walnut with Brick Red Lacquered
By Acerbis, Nanda Vigo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and drawers A chest of drawers’ system made of medium density wood fibre with open grain brushed
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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Kartell Drawers by Simon Fussell 1970s
By Simon Fussel
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Italian modular red plastic 4601 3-5 chest of drawers by Simon Fussel for Kartell, 1970s. Modular
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Drawers by Simon Fussell 1970s
Kartell Drawers by Simon Fussell 1970s
H 55.91 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Qing Dynasty Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period antique red and black lacquered three-section chest from the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French Red 3-Drawer Chest in Wood, Design by Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly
Category

2010s French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Lacquer, Wood

Late 18th C. Swedish Chest w/Traditional Swedish-Red Color &Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood chest of three drawers, with faux marble top, from the turn of the 18th and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Madura Hand Carved Wooden Treasure Chest with Red and Gold Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian floral carved wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century, with red and
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Red Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of red chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all red chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Find 211 antique and vintage red chest of drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of red chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Red chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Red chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri and Carlo De Carli are consistently popular.

How Much are Red Chest Of Drawers?

Red chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $86,678.

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 Red Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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, 2024
    What 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, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    Dressers 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, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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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