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Cute Petite Danish modern teak 5 drawer dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Danish modern teak 5 drawer dresser with carved handles. Great Modern Danish small dresser
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Teak
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Walnut George Nelson 5 Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Walnut Basic Cabinet Series 5 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser by Stanley Dovetail Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser by Stanley Dovetail Drawers
Dimensions. 38 W ; 18 D
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$1,756 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mere-Dew Style 5 Drawer Dresser Cabinet Storage
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mere-dew Style 5 Drawer Dresser Cabinet Storage
Dimensions. 40 W
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$1,296 Sale Price
20% Off
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress 5 Drawer Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress 5 Drawer Dresser
This highboy measures: 18 wide x 19 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cypress
Mid Century Modern Teak Tall 5 drawer dresser by Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Teak tall 5 drawer Dresser by Westnofa Made In Norway. Very simple
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak, Lacquer
$2,700 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Modern Tall teak 5 drawer dresser Black leather pulls plinth base
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Tall 5 drawer dresser with leather pulls and Black Lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Teak, Lacquer
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Recent UK Import Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser Mere-dew Style
Located in Seattle, WA
A recent UK Import this Possibly 1970s era 5-drawer dresser in the style of British brand Mere-dew
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5-Drawer Dresser
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 5-drawer dresser from the Thin Edge series, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Oak 5 Drawer Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations Josef Frank Style
By Josef Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Swedish 5 drawer dresser in oak with brass handles, circa 1950's. The piece is covered with early
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Paper
1960s Florence Knoll Walnut 5-Drawer Dresser with Marble Top, Model 326 2
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 5-drawer dresser, model 326-2, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Sarreid Brass-Clad 5 Drawer Dresser, Made in Spain, 1970s
By Sarried Ltd.
Located in Oceanside, US
A striking five-drawer brass-clad campaign dresser manufactured by Sarreid Ltd., handcrafted in
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5-Drawer Dresser with Sculpted Pulls
Located in Seattle, WA
A vintage Mid Century Modern dresser featuring clean Danish-inspired lines and functional design
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser Made by Johnson Furniture
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage dresser made by Johnson Furniture CO. Grand rapids NY. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid 5- Drawer Dresser Dovetailed Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
This stylish vintage modern dresser features a walnut finish and spacious five drawer configuration
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser - Kent Coffey Tableau Collection
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage mid-century modern dresser is part of the sought-after Tableau Collection by Kent
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Dresser Set by Hooker Furniture, 9-Drawer and 5-Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
elevated profile.
Approx.Dimension: 64”L, 18”W, 30.5"H
5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
The coordinating highboy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Antique American 5 Drawer Dresser or Chest with Flame Mahogany Wooden Drawer
Located in Seattle, WA
This antique mahogany dresser features a classic design with a warm, rich finish that showcases the
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Art Deco 5 Drawer Dresser with Book matched Burl Wood Accents
Located in Seattle, WA
striking matched veneer fronts, showcasing bold grain patterns and bookmatched detailing.
Each drawer is
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century 5 Drawer Dresser Attributed to John Van Koert for Drexel.
Located in Seattle, WA
This vintage Mid Century Modern five-drawer dresser is attributed to John Van Koert for Drexel and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1963
Located in Seattle, WA
double as drawer pulls. The dresser’s sculptured legs and aprons, paired with its warm Carmel Walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
High Boy Mid Century 5 Drawer Dresser in the style of American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted high boy dresser chest with five drawers having nicely curved and tapered metal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser 2 Door with Leather Brass Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant long mahogany dresser by Harvey Probber. Five graduated drawers with solid brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5-Drawer and 9-Drawer Dresser set.
Located in Seattle, WA
includes 5-drawer dresser and 9-drawer dresser adorned with sculpted rosewood “X” inlays that double as
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser by United With Sculpted Wood Front.
Located in Seattle, WA
This 5 drawer dresser features sculpted wood handles and sculpted front to the top two drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid century Danish modern teak tall dresser with metal handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak tall dresser with metal handles. Great 5 drawer dresser that sits on
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul Frankl Style Split Bamboo Dresser
By Ritts Tropitan, Paul Frankl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bamboo and solid Mahogany 5 Drawer Dresser. All mahogany has been refinished and bamboo cleaned
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Dresser
By Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in Fulton, CA
A nice, original example of a Paul McCobb "Perimeter Group" 5 drawer dresser. Original finish and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
"Ondara" Fluted Travertine-top Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Ondara 5-drawer Dresser brings richness to the bedroom through its signature vertical fluting
Category
2010s Vietnamese Dressers
Materials
Brass
Restoration Hardware Maison Five Drawer Dresser
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Basildon, London
your bedroom with the Maison 5-Drawer Dresser, a statement piece that combines style and functionality
Category
Antique 18th Century American Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5221 8-Drawer Dresser
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
one dresser. We also have matching nightstands and a 5-drawer dresser available to purchase separately
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Gorgeous John Widdicomb Asian Influenced Tall Dresser Mid-century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This 5 drawer dresser is a fine example of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Postmodern Italian Frosted Glass Dresser With Side Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Italian Light Wood & Frosted Glass 5 Drawer Dresser with 2 Drawer Low Profile
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
18th Century English Painted Dresser Base / Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th Century English 5 drawer dresser base with later scraped green/ old white paint. 1770
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Bassett 5 Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bassett Furniture 5 Drawer Tall Dresser. Drawers are just over 6" deep making this a perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, 5-Drawer Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
A Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser featuring clean lines and timeless design.This chest of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser with Sculpted Drawer Fronts
Located in Seattle, WA
A striking mid-century modern highboy dresser featuring sculpted drawer fronts. The upper cabinet
Category
Late 20th Century Dressers
Materials
Other
Scandinavian Modern teak 5 Drawer Wide tall Dresser wardrobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern teak 5 Drawer Wide tall Dresser wardrobe. Has five drawers on the right and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Felt, Teak
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser Chest
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie 5-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 5 Drawer
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser by Hooker Furniture
Located in Seattle, WA
This Mid-Century Modern 5-drawer highboy dresser was made by Hooker Furniture, a well known
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
This dresser measures: 40 wide x 18.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Banded Satinwood Inlay 5 Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Banded Satinwood Inlay 5 Drawer Chest Dresser. Item features
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Farrah 5 Drawer Modern Tall Chest Dresser
By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Farrah 5 Drawer Modern Tall Chest Dresser. Item features clean modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian Venetian/Rococo Green Painted
Parcel Gilt 5 Drawer Semainier/Dresser
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Rococo-style (18th Century) serpentine semainier / dresser having 5 drawers with
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Dressers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Walnut Wood Dresser by Broyhill
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid century modern walnut highboy dresser with the signature "star" inlays that the Broyhill Saga
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood 5 drawer highboy dresser
This dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Walnut 5-Drawer Marble Top Child’s Dresser With Mirror
Carved Pulls c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Drawer Marble Top Child’s Dresser With Mirror And Carved Pulls Unsigned C1890
Measures - 59 1/4" x 28 1
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Legs
Drawer Pulls White Wash Bone Tone 5 Drawers Mahogany Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sculptural Legs & Drawer Pulls White Wash Bone Tone 5 Drawers Mahogany Dresser
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Lane Tallboy Dresser, Postmodern 5-Drawer Chest, Wood, Beige, USA, c. 1980s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
" / 127.6 cm
Width: 36" / 91.4 cm
Depth: 18.125" / 46 cm
This 5-drawer chest by Lane features clean lines
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Cane Double Door Compartment 5 Drawer High Gentleman Chest Dresser Walnut MINT!
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Cane Double Door Compartment 5 Drawer High Gentleman Chest Dresser Walnut MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 Drawer Chest Dresser Restored
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Herman Miller 5 drawer chest dresser restored.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Light Walnut Hammered Brass Pulls 5 Drawer Chest of Drawers Dresser Mint
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light American walnut hammered brass pulls 5 drawer chest of drawers dresser mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Walnut Toned Dresser With 5 drawer Storage.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century modern highboy dresser featuring five drawers with original unique hardware and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wool, Walnut
$1,128 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century 5 Drawer Double Door Compartment Walnut Tall High Chest Dresser MINT
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century 5 Drawer Double Door Compartment Walnut Tall Gentleman's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Restored Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Tall Dresser by Red Lion in Sculpted Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American-designed and made, this dresser features everything that makes mid-century modern
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Merton Gershun Bali Hi Dresser by American of Martinsville, ca. 1950’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish 5 drawer dresser in bleached mahogany with decorative faux bamboo front. The chest
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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5 Drawer Dressers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of 5 drawer dressers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, all 5 drawer dressers available were constructed with great care. We have 1916 antique and vintage 5 drawer dressers in-stock, while there are 77 modern editions to choose from as well. 5 drawer dressers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 5 drawer dressers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. 5 drawer dressers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Drexel are consistently popular.
How Much are 5 Drawer Dressers?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,915, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $65,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Dressers for You
Antique, new 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.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. 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.
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.
Questions About 5 Drawer Dressers
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser and a drawer is that one is a piece of furniture, and the other is a storage feature found in many types of furniture. A drawer is a storage compartment that slides out of a surrounding frame, giving you access to whatever you place inside. Dresser is the term for a long, low piece of bedroom furniture that usually features two or more columns of drawers. Drawers are also found in built-in cabinetry, bathroom vanities, desks and other types of casegood furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dressers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a tall dresser with drawers is called depends on its design. A one-piece tall dresser may be referred to as a vertical dresser or a vertical chest of drawers. On the other hand, a tall dresser that consists of two sections stacked one atop the other is a highboy or a tallboy. Shop a large selection of dressers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To remove Thomasville dresser drawers, first empty them. Then, pull one drawer out to its farthest point. Feel around the interior of the dresser on both sides. Locate the release button. While pushing on the button, lift the drawer up and out. Find a range of Thomasville dressers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024How 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To remove Broyhill dresser drawers, first take everything out of them. Then, pull one drawer out as far as it will go. Locate the latch along the inside of the dresser on the right side. Push the latch toward the track to trigger the release mechanism. Then, slide the drawer out the rest of the way. Find a range of Broyhill dressers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What a good depth for dresser drawers is depends on what you wish to store. The average depth is 16 to 18 inches, and drawers of this size can accommodate a wide range of items. Some dressers have a mix of deep and shallow drawers, giving you the flexibility to store and organize many kinds of clothing, undergarments and accessories. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of dressers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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