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Mid century modern 9 drawer blonde maple dresser by Leslie diamond
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern 9 drawer blonde maple dresser designed by Leslie diamond made by conant ball
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

Mid Century Danish Modern 9 Drawer Teak Dresser Credenza Rounded Corners
By Drylund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern 9 drawer teak dresser or credenza rounded corners. Very clean inside and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern 9 Drawer Teak Dresser Credenza Rounded Corners
By Drylund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern 9 drawer teak dresser or credenza rounded corners. Very clean inside and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Henredon French Louis XV Style Walnut 9 Drawer Triple Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henredon French Louis XV style walnut 9 drawer triple dresser. Item features ornate brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Midcentury Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans style lane Brutalist midcentury walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 79.75
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut and Mirror 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tobago Brutalist mid century walnut and mirror 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 80.25
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nakashima for Widdicomb mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser This lowboy dresser
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Rhythm Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Rhythm Paul McCobb style mid century 9 drawer lowboy dresser Lowboy measures: 66.5 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut 72 inch 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut 72 inch 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 72 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage L&JG Stickley Cherry Wood Chippendale Style 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Vintage L&JG Stickley Cherry Wood Chippendale Style 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser. Item features solid wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Kent Coffey Continental Mid Century Walnut and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Continental mid century walnut and brass 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 64
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Style Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Evans style lane Brutalist Mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 80
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Esprit mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Burlwood and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style mid century burlwood and brass 9 drawer lowboy dresser This dresser measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with this expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by United
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut Long Credenza Dresser Style of Arne Vodder
By West Michigan Furniture Co., Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional long low Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder style walnut 9-drawer dresser credenza by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Rare Mid century Danish modern 9 drawer long low dresser credenza Nils Jonsson
By HJN Møbler, Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid century Danish modern 9 drawer long low dresser or credenza by Nils Jonsson. Danish Mid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch, Teak

Folke Ohlsson for DUX Swedish Teak 9-Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser Sideboard
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Folke Ohlsson, this dresser or sideboard was made in the 1960s by DUX of Sweden. It
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Teak 1960s Midcentury Nightstands
Located in Phoenix, AZ
original owners and each have two doors and a drawer. They are part of an ensemble that includes a 9 drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Bullnose Drawer Dresser in French Polished Lacquer
Located in Danville, CA
Spectacular 9-drawer sculptural dresser with bullnose drawerfronts. The piece has been meticulously
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Teak Midcentury Highboy Wardrobe with Dove-Tailed Interior Drawers
Located in Phoenix, AZ
of a bedroom set that includes a 9 drawer dresser and a pair of night stands. Price listed is for the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Teak

Sarreid Brass Sideboard Dresser Credenza Buffet Nine Drawer Hollywood Regency
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing 9 drawer brass Sarreid dresser. This can also be used as a sideboard, credenza or buffet
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

Stately MidCentury 9-Drawer Walnut Chest by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in New York, NY
Handsome 9-drawer chest in walnut by American of Martinsville. Exceptional case piece that would
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Milo Baughman for Directional MCM Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Sideboard Credenza
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Directional midcentury walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser sideboard credenza
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Kipp Stewart American Design Foundation Group MCM Solid Cherry 9 Drawer Lowboy
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for American Design Foundation Group mid century solid cherry 9 drawer lowboy dresser
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cherry

John Widdicomb Walnut Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury classically styled 9-drawer dark brown stained walnut dresser with brushed brass inset
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted 9 drawer oak chest / dresser base. 1790. Dimensions 63 inches (160 cms
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Brutalist Dresser Tobago Canada
By Lane Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular brutalist-style, 9-drawer, low dresser. It has three long drawers in the center with
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish Teak Long Triple Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long Danish modern sleek smooth face teak 9 drawer long low dresser by Sannemann made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Milo Baughman for Directional Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Milo Baughman for Directional 9 drawer walnut dresser, Circa 1964. Beautiful walnut grain and
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Triple Dresser After Arne Vodder, Canada, Ca 1970
By Inter-Continental-Design Limited
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning Brazilian Rosewood 9-drawer triple dresser in the manner of Arne Vodder by Inter
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Pine

Lane Pueblo Vintage Brutalist Mid Century Modern Lowboy Dresser c. 1970s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Denville, NJ
mid-century modern brutalist 9-drawer lowboy dresser from Lane Furniture’s Pueblo line. Crafted with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers

Materials

Oak

Burl Wood and Acid-Etched Brass Dresser by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly refinished 9-drawer burlwood dresser by Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft is simply
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Henredon Overlapping Double Rings Pulls 9 Drawer Satinwood Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ebonised bracket style base 9 drawers Mid-Century Modern satinwood long dresser credenza by
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

L. J. G Stickley Mission Oak 9 Drawer Master Dresser
By L. J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
L. & J. G. Stickley misson style oak master dresser with 9 drawers, short backsplash, arched apron
Category

20th Century American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Low 9 Drawer Walnut Dresser with Aluminum Finger Pulls
By George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
American Mid-Century Modern low 9 drawer walnut dresser with aluminum two finger pulls. Really Good
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Lane 9 Drawer Walnut Credenza or Dresser Brass Knobs
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Lane 9 drawer walnut credenza or dresser circa 1960s well built. Has six exposed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Red Lion Table Co 9 Drawer Mirrored Triple Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern mirrored dresser. Made of walnut featuring rectangular form with nine drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Chinoiserie Bedroom Set by DIXIE FURNITURE
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Furniture Set includes a 9-drawer dresser with 2 mirrors and 2 nightstands. With a Mandarin style and
Category

Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

American Martinsville Walnut Louvered Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American of Martinsville Walnut 9 Louvered Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Highboy Dresser by Falster.
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
offering the companion 9-drawer low dresser.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Dresser or Credenza in Arne Vodder Danish Style
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Most Remarkable Sleek Rosewood 9 Drawer Credenza/Dresser in the Arne Vodder/Danish taste by
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Teak 9 Drawer Dresser for Reff / Knoll
By Knoll
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning teak 9 drawer dresser for Knoll. This piece is overall good original vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Heywood Wakefield Sculptura 9 Drawer Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Crockett, CA
Beautifully designed large 9 drawer dresser with a wavy front, lots of storage, and easy to open
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Henredon 9-Drawer Dresser
By Henredon, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very elegant dresser by Henredon with built-in, parallel pulls. This is a truly stunning piece that
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Oak Patchwork 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W72 D18 H30.5 Fully restored dresser with 9 smooth functioning drawers with thick wooden
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Stark White 9 Drawer Dresser/ Buffet/ Credenza
Located in Hialeah, FL
Stark white mid century modern 9 drawer dresser/ buffet/ credenza
Category

Vintage 1950s American Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9-drawer walnut dresser, believed to be made by Dixie Furniture.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern 9- Drawer Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid walnut nine drawer dresser with black leather pulls by American of Martinsville
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Leather

American Of Martinsville 9 Drawer Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Custom Oak Lattice Front Nine-Drawer Dresser by American of Martinsville Discover the perfect
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W72 D18.5 H30 Vintage fully restored dresser with 9 smooth sliding drawers featuring
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Faux Bamboo and Wicker 9-Drawer Dresser
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage faux bamboo dresser features splayed legs, wicker veneered drawer and door fronts, and a
Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

9 Drawer Dresser in Bleached Oak, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and three smooth sliding drawers down the center. The dresser sits low on the ground supported by wood
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Unique 1950 Walnut Case 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hudson, NY
Bent plywood with black lacquer "wing" styled drawers. 3 larger center drawers. Refinished. Great condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer

Fantastic 1940 Raymond Loewy for Mengel 9 Drawer Dresser
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Hudson, NY
Restored. Signed. Black metal handles and legs. Dark grey, slightly bluish tint to drawer fronts
Category

Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Metal

Rosewood and Chrome 9-Drawer Dresser by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970
By Leif Jacobsen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rosewood and chrome 9-drawer dresser by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970. Rare rosewood and chrome 9
Category

Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

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9 Drawer Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 9 drawer dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 9 drawer dresser — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 1916 variations of the antique or vintage 9 drawer dresser you’re looking for, while we also have 77 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 9 drawer dresser — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 9 drawer dresser made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made 9 drawer dresser has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and Drexel are consistently popular.

How Much is a 9 Drawer Dresser?

The average selling price for a 9 drawer dresser at 1stDibs is $2,909, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $65,000 for the 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.

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 9 Drawer Dresser
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    What 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, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    What 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, 2021
    Dressers 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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.