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Unique Mid-Century Modern American Maple 9 Drawer Dresser Credenza by Crawford
By Crawford Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Mid-Century Modern American solid maple tall 9 drawer low long dresser by Crawford. All
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Maple

Stunning Midcentury John Widdicomb 9 Drawer Dresser Solid Wood w Brass Hardware
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunningly elegant nine drawer dresser made by John Widdicomb. Solid maple construction with solid
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Low Boy 9 Drawer Dresser by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Handsome Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville long triple dresser. Tons of storage with nine
Category

Vintage 1960s Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Danish 9 Drawer Rosewood Dresser Credenza
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large 9 drawer dresser in Rosewood. Beautiful book matched veneer with a lot of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Paul Evans for Lane Brutalist Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawer Dresser Solid Walnut
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist nine drawer dresser by Lane Furniture Co. for the Staccato collection
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Postmodern Wood Grain Laminate and Chrome Dresser - 9 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern 9 drawer dresser. Features a glossy woodgrain laminate with a chrome
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

mid century modern 9 drawer credenza walnut dresser with carved handles
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique mid century modern walnut 9 drawer dresser with carved handles. Dark reddish walnut wood
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Saporiti Italia Nine-Drawer Dresser by Offredi
By Saporiti, Giovanni Offredi
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful 9 drawer dresser by Saporit Italia. Dresser is in a high gloss birds eye maple. Nine deep
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Lacquer

Post modern custom 9 drawer floating dresser blonde geometric design Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern custom 9 drawer dresser blonde geometric design Made in Italy. Custom made dresser with
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Birch, Lacquer

Vintage Sculptural Lacquered Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This amazing vintage sculptural 9 drawer dresser with bullnose drawer fronts. This piece has been
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Chevron Pencil Reed Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal 9 drawer dresser. Beautiful pencil reed frame with a chic Chevron design
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Dressers

Materials

Reed

Modernist Space Age 6-Drawer Dresser /Cabinet
By (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Buffalo, NY
with 4 shelves. Please see additional listings for matching 9-drawer dresser and matching night stands
Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury McCoy Walnut Ebonized Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
The Real McCoy 9 drawer dresser in walnut. Restored with ebonized case and base. Horizontal
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal 9 drawer dresser. Chic woven rattan panels with a carved bamboo trim
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Dressers

Materials

Rattan

1950s Danish Modern Dresser in Teak by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Miami, FL
recently been refinished. The 9-drawer dresser offers three sets of matching drawers with the top centre
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) This sleek Mid-Century Modern 9-drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expertly refinished Mid-Century Modern 9-drawer dresser by United Furniture, c.1960s, is a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Ward Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Furniture This expertly refinished 9-drawer dresser by Ward Furniture showcases the clean lines and rich
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Nine Drawer French Louis XV Style Marble Top Dresser Buffet
By Jacques Bodart
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bodart marble top 9 drawer dresser. 1" marble.
Category

20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Exceptional 9-Drawer Rosewood Dresser by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Harvey Probber 9-drawer dresser in rosewood and ebonized mahogany with brass feet
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Midcentury Triple Dresser Credenza
Located in Baltimore, MD
A Mid-Century Modern mixed wood triple dresser. This distinctive 9-drawer dresser with a Minimalist
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Midcentury 9-Drawer Diamond Angled Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very chic midcentury walnut dresser with angled fronts. Measures: H 30.5 in. x W 74 in. x D 19
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Stanley Mid Century 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Stanley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stanley mid century 9 drawer lowboy dresser The dresser measures: 70 wide x 18 deep x 30.25
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft 9 Drawer Walnut and Brass Dresser, 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Mastercraft 9 drawer walnut and brass dresser, 1970.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern 9-drawer sculpted walnut dresser.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Style Midcentury Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Midcentury walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 60.25 wide x 17.5 deep x 30.25 high
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Stanley 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Stanley 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser. Featuring a straight line
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Rosewood 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century Danish rosewood 9 drawer lowboy dresser This dresser measures: 75.5 wide x 18 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century 9 drawer lowboy dresser The dresser measures: 65 wide x 21.5 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Tobago Brutalist Midcentury Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tobago Brutalist midcentury walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser. Dresser measures: 80 wide x 21.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

United Mid Century Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Mid Century walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 60 wide x 19.5 deep x 32.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Tall 9 Drawer Teak Dresser
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century danish modern tall 9 drawer teak dresser by Nordisk Andels-Eksport. Very high quality
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Teak

Vintage Quality Henkel Harris Style 9-Drawer Cherry Dresser
By Henkel Harris
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Quality Henkel Harris Style 9-Drawer Cherry Dresser. Featuring a
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Dixie Furniture Mid Century Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dixie Furniture Mid Century walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 71.75 wide x 18.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Thomasville Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thomasville Brutalist mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser. Dresser measures: 74 wide x 19
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 66 wide x 19 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Tobago Brutalist Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tobago Brutalist mid-century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 80 wide x 21.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Oak 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Brutalist mid century oak 9 drawer lowboy dresser This dresser measures: 78 wide x 18.75
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Tobago Brutalist Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Tobago Brutalist mid-century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser. This dresser measures: 81 wide x 22
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9-drawer walnut dresser offers a striking balance of clean lines and warm natural wood grain
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs ...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Cerused Oak Dresser, circa 1955, Restored, Signed
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A desirable, rare and restored 6-drawer dresser by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, circa 1955, comprised
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Cerused Oak Dresser, circa 1955, Restored, Signed
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A desirable, rare and restored 9-drawer dresser by Raymond Loewy for Mengel, circa 1955, comprised
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Westnofa Style Mid Century Danish Teak 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Westnofa style mid century Danish teak 9 drawer lowboy dresser This dresser measures: 75 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Lane Staccato Mid Century Brutalist Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato mid century Brutalist walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser This dresser measures: 68.5
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Lane Harlequin Mid Century Inlaid Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Harlequin Mid Century inlaid walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 80.5 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Nickel

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century 9 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century 9 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser Dresser measures: 78 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut and Rosewood 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey perspecta walnut and rosewood 9 drawer lowboy dresser This lowboy measures: 64 wide
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century 9 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century 9 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser This credenza measures: 78
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Henredon Mid Century Walnut and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Mid Century Walnut and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 19
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Midcentury Walnut and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia midcentury Walnut and Brass 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 66
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 78 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculpted walnut dresser captures the essence of 1960’s American craftsmanship with its elegant nine-drawer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Swedish Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) This Mid-Century Swedish Modern dresser from
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer “1st Edition” Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

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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 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 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 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.