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What is a chest of drawers called?

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What is a chest of drawers called?
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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Small Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A refined small chest of drawers with elegant mid-century proportions, elevated on slender legs.
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Mid-20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers
By Hitchcock
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Small Chest of Drawers with side handles. Measures 25" in width, 16" in depth and stands 30.5" tall.
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Antique Mid-17th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Rich Embossed Leather Clad Small Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made small chest of drawers sumptuously clad in embossed leather, having 5 drawers with gorgeous lion head hardware.
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Early 2000s Philippine Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Small Chest of Drawers from Edo period 19th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Antique small chest of drawers from Edo period (1603-1868), Japan.
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

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