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What is an upright dresser called?
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What an upright dresser is called varies. You will often see this piece referred to as a vertical dresser. Very tall examples may be called highboys or tallboys. However, some people simply use the word "dresser" to describe one made in this upright style. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dressers.
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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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$1,387 Sale Price
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American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Ash Burl Armoire Tallboy Dresser 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage American of Martinsville MCM Ash Burl Armoire, circa 1960s. A fun blend of Mid Century and Art Deco styling. Features double doors over three dovetailed lower drawers. Ope...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
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Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Commode, Console or Chest of Drawers. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with lacquered and gilt columns and a marble top. The...
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,687 Sale Price
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Newly Refinished - American of Martinsville 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
Expertly Refinished: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
Co.
By Carlo Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Manufacturer: Hundevad
Co.
Materials: Rosewood, Original Glass Doors
Style: Danish Modern
Description: This Danish Modern rosewood bo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Other Dressers
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Greta M. Grossman Two-Tone Lacquered
Walnut Dresser for Glenn of CA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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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
Materials
Brass


