chest of drawers

a piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers in a frame set on short legs, or feet, for holding clothing, household linens, etc.

Origin of chest of drawers

First recorded in 1670–80

He was lying on the settee and the gin-bottle stood on the chest-of-drawers, empty.

Aliens |William McFee
He had to lock his bedroom door, shove the chest-of-drawers against it, and smoke with his head stuck right up the chimney.

Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 103, November 19, 1892 |Various
Clutching the top of the chest-of-drawers with both hands, he glared at his own reflection, dazedly.

The Yellow Claw |Sax Rohmer
But he turned his head to look at her, confided to her: "It was on the chest-of-drawers, all the time!"

The Boy with Wings |Berta Ruck

There was a small shaving-glass upon the chest-of-drawers, and to this he advanced, filled with the wildest apprehensions.

The Yellow Claw |Sax Rohmer

chest of drawers

a piece of furniture consisting of a frame, often on short legs, containing a set of drawers