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Late 19th Century Louis XV Style French Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Dimensions
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Kingwood
Empire Dresser Chest of Drawers Solid Cherry
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautifully crafted Empire style solid cherry wood chest of drawers. Dovetail joints, turned legs
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
$1,108 Sale Price
44% Off
Councill Mahogany Banded
Inlaid Top Three Drawer Low Boy Dresser Chest MINT!
By Councill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Councill Mahogany Banded & Inlaid Top Three Drawer Low Boy Dresser Chest MINT!
Category
20th Century American American Classical Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Calvin Linear Group Dresser, Chest, Commode, Mid-Century Modern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Paul McCobb Calvin Linear Group Dresser, Chest, Commode, Mid-Century Modern
American, 1917-1969
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Aluminum
William Hinn Exoskeleton Dresser Chest Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
This striking mid-century modern dresser, designed by William Hinn in 1950s Sweden, is a true
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut / Rosewood Highboy Dresser Chest by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well-crafted walnut chest on chest highboy dresser with upper doors, two drawers with one
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Dark Brown Antique Wooden Tansu Dresser Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood tansu chest from the early 20th century with four drawers
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Craftique English Chippendale Style Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Craftique Authentic Reproduction tallboy dresser or chest of drawers. Made of mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Thomasville French Louis Philippe Burl Wood Marble Top Dresser Chest
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Empire or Louis Philippe style three-drawer dresser, commode, or chest of
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis Philippe Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
Baker Furniture Style Federal Green Lacquered Mahogany Dresser Chest, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Georgian style bow front four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
In the
Category
1940s American Federal Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Antique French Regency Louis XVI Green Lacquered Dresser Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By
Category
1920s American Louis XVI Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Henning Jorgensen
By Fredericia, Henning Jørgensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish chest of drawers in teak designed by Henning Jørgensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Oak, Teak
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Maple and Parcel Gilt Dresser Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical or Empire style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahognay
Category
Mid-19th Century American Empire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Early James Wylie Widdicomb Sliding Door Dresser Chest Wardrobe Cabinet
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Early and rare Men's Dresser designed by James Wylie for Widdicomb. Often attributed to
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Kittinger Chippendale Burled Walnut Eight-Drawer Dresser Chest, Newly Restored
By Kittinger
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale style dresser or chest of drawers
By Kittinger Furniture
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
1960
s Hollywood Regency Basic Witz Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Basic Witz
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury dresser for sale. Manufactured by Basic Witz, and has been professionally
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
$1,279 Sale Price
20% Off
Tall Midcentury Mens Dresser Chest Johnson Furniture Attributed Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An elegant midcentury Mens tall dresser by Johnson Furniture in a restored satin finish. We are
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
American Martinsville High Boy Walnut Dresser Chest Mid-century Modern
By Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome six drawer shingle front dresser designed by Merton Gershun. This particular line is
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hepplewhite Dresser Chest of Drawers c. 1890
Located in Pomona, CA
A Hepplewhite mahogany Chest of 4 Drawers with boxwood inlay to each drawer. Wide grain
Category
Late 19th Century English Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Henredon George II Mahogany Gentleman
s Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Georgian style Chest of Drawer by Henredon for Ralph Lauren. Features a
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Late 20th Century American George II Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany
$4,200 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Modern Walnut Serpentine Mirrored Dresser Chest of Drawers Vanity
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century modern vanity dresser. Made of walnut featuring 9 serpentine drawers and a rectangular
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Teak
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahogany
Category
19th Century American American Empire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany
$1,120 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Set, Dresser, Chest, Nightstand, West Michigan Co
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid Century Modern Bedroom Set, Dresser, Chest, Nightstand, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Bedroom
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
Thomasville French Louis Philippe Burlwood Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser Chests
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of French Empire or Louis Philippe style four-drawer dressers or chests of drawers
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Pecan 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser Chest
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Vintage Drexel Accolade Campaign Style Pecan 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser with Brass Hardware. Circa Late
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Vintage Monitor American Emblem Colonial Cherry Wood Long Dresser Chest
Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Solid Cherry Wood Long Dresser with Matching Mirror by Monitor American Emblem. Item
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Handsome American of Martinsville Tall Walnut Rosewood Dresser Chest of Drawers
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
dresser. We love the simple linear lines of this well crafted tall chest of drawers with built in rosewood
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Step Back Dresser Chest Marble Glovebox Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1880s Victorian dresser. Made from walnut with two glovebox drawers flanking a marble insert
Category
1880s Victorian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Paul McCobb Dresser Chest w/Vitrolite Glass Top, Calvin Furniture 1960
By Paul McCobb, Irwin Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Paul McCobb Dressers w/Vitrolite Glass Top, 1960 for Calvin Furniture. Refinished with
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Vitrolite, Wood, Paint
Antique Pine Vanity Mirror Dresser Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
the beauty nor function of this dresser.
Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Country Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mirror, Pine
English Art Deco Tiger Oak Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Leicester, GB
This is an original 1930s Art Deco chest of drawers with a delightful cubic shape. The chest has
Category
1930s English Art Deco Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Oak
Antique Early 20th Century American Walnut Lowboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian style chest of drawers, circa 1910. Features a rectangular frame made from American
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
$1,155 Sale Price
30% Off
19th C American Primitive Arts
Crafts Marquetry Inlay Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C American Primitive Arts & Crafts Marquetry Inlay "Lippincott Chest" Dresser. Item features
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Chestnut, Mahogany
Thomasville French Louis Philippe Burl Wood Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser Chest
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Empire or Louis Philippe style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
Spanish Regency / Mallorquín Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Floral Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
Often referred to as "Mallorquín" or "Catalana" style, this type of commode or dresser evolved in
Category
19th Century Spanish Empire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
Gentlemen
s Dresser / Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Dixie, USA, c. 1960s
By Dixie
Located in Deland, FL
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern gentleman’s dresser by Dixie, crafted in the USA during the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Dresser Chest of Drawers 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
A rare chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s
Contrasting mahogany
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser Chest With Tall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Antique Eastlake Victorian Walnut 3 Marble Tier Dresser With Tall Mirror. Item features (3) marble tops
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
Arne Vodder for Sibast Dresser Chest in Teak 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Chest of drawer in teak, esigned by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture Denmark. In front with 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Teak
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Italian Dresser/Chest Colored Glass and Brass, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An interesting colorful postmodern piece with a Pop Art twist, very fun Italian chest of drawers or
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode
By Baker Far East Collection, Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional pair of solid wood dressers designed by Michael Taylor for the very collectable "Far
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood, Elm
1970s Gustavian Style Spanish Rustic Distressed Vintage Dresser Chests, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
dressers you could hope to find. In original and unfinished condition. Outstanding design is exhibited
Category
1970s Spanish Gustavian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Compatible Pair Mid-Century Modern Dressers, Chests by Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern Double dressers by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, Lacquer
Highly compatible
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Mirror, stamped Jean-Joseph Chapuis, Brussels c. 1810
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Greven, DE
century dressing table from the workshop of Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864) in Brussels.
Chest of drawers
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Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Post Modern Nine Drawer Dresser Chest of Drawers Granite and White Mica Laminate
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern dresser or chest of drawers rendered in textured granite and white Formica Laminate
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Formica, Laminate, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Dresser Chest of Drawers by Alfred Cox Danish Style
By Alfred Cox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of mid-century design with our stunning dresser by Alfred Cox, available
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Walnut Hi Boy Dresser Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A George Nelson for Herman Miller hi-boy dresser. An incredible chest of drawers with simply but
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
$2,550 Sale Price
25% Off
1948 Pair of Florence Knoll Associates No. 126 Louvered Dressers/Chests in Maple
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of No. 126 louvered maple dressers, designed by Florence Knoll and
Category
1940s American Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Maple
Antique English Satinwood Dresser / Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet
Located in Leicester, GB
An elegant English Victorian Satinwood chest of drawers. This original English antique chest has
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Satinwood
John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By John Stuart
USA
Category
1940s American Regency Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Late Victorian 19th C. George Henkels Attributed Dresser Chest + Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
Walnut and English yew burl dresser with removable mirror.
Purchased in Philadelphia, in 1970
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut, Yew, Burl
$15,000 Sale Price / set
75% Off
John Widdicomb Hand Painted Imprinted Leather Serpentine Dresser Chest Sideboard
By John Widdicomb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, versatile, John Widdicomb commode dresser
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Commode / Dresser / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
will place it, this is a chest that can be used on a daily basis for many years to come.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Dresser, chest of drawers in walnut, veneered and inlaid, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient chest of drawers, walnut chest of drawers, richly veneered and inlaid, with wavy drawers
Category
18th Century Italian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
$4,272 Sale Price
20% Off
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Used Dresser Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic used dresser chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every used dresser chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer used dresser chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each used dresser chest bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one used dresser chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, George Nelson and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Used Dresser Chest?
Prices for a used dresser chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $375,426, while the average can fetch as much as $3,129.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Used Dresser Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A highboy dresser is used to store clothing and other items. A highboy looks like two chests of drawers stacked on top of one another. Traditionally, the bottom one is wider. Browse a range of vintage highboy dressers on 1stDibs.
- What is a chest dresser called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024What a chest dresser is called varies. Some people refer to this type of storage furniture as a bureau or chest of drawers. It's also correct to simply call one a dresser or a chest. Shop a large selection of dressers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024The difference between a chest and a dresser is that 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.
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.
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
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