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How deep is the average dresser drawer?

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How deep is the average dresser drawer?
How deep the average dresser drawer is depends on the size of the dresser. The depth of dresser drawers ranges from approximately 14 or 15 inches to around 20 inches. The depth of drawers in larger dressers may exceed 20 inches. A dresser’s drawers will typically be deeper than those in a chest of drawers.

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.

Antique and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.

Find antique dressers as well as vintage mid-century modern dressers on 1stDibs.
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Bernhard Rohne Acid Etched Brass Dresser for Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Acid Etched Brass, Ebonized Wood This striking Mid-Century Modern dresser showcases dramatic acid-etched brass panels by Bernhard R...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Expertly Restored - Californian Modernist Walnut Dresser by Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Steel

Ralph Lauren Henredon George II Mahogany Gentleman s Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Georgian style Chest of Drawer by Henredon for Ralph Lauren. Features a Breakfront form made from mahogany with carved front apron and grooved stiles flanking 15 d...
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Late 20th Century American George II Dressers

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Mahogany

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rosewood Dresser by Stanley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Arts Crafts Walnut Stepback Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian stepback dresser / chest of drawers. Made of walnut featuring Arts Crafts styling with five hand dovetailed drawers framed by long spool style beads and lowe...
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Antique 19th Century Dressers

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Walnut

1980 s Mid Century Post Modern Dusty Pink Rose Double Dresser or Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek ultra mod look after Karl Springer. This 6 drawer dresser features a semi-gloss blush pink colored laminate, with large deep drawers with lots of storage.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Laminate, Wood

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