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What is a man’s dresser called?

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What is a man’s dresser called?
A man's dresser is just called a dresser. There is typically no difference in design between dressers used by women and men. The term dresser refers to a type of storage furniture. It's typically used to connote a chest of drawers that is used primarily to store clothing

Hundreds of years ago, the term gentleman's dresser was used to describe a piece of storage furniture that is characterized by specific attributes. It features a tall cabinet area ideally sized for hanging trousers, suits and ties, and smaller drawers for organizing items like socks, undergarments and handkerchiefs. 

Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror. When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. 

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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

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

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

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Rosewood, Walnut

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile K4 Low Dresser Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This John Van Koert for Drexel Profile K4 low dresser is a classic example of refined American Mid-Century Modern design. Clean architectural lines are softened by subtly flared legs...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

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