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Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Hand dovetailed joints, tall stately form, solid wood construction, beautiful wood gr...
Category
18th Century Georgian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany, Pine
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Angled Walnut Highboy Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Angled Walnut Highboy Tall Chest Dresser. Item features raised
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Henkel Harris Georgian Cherry Wood Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960s
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style five-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Henkel
Category
1960s American Georgian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Kent Coffey Eloquence Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kent Coffey Eloquence Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest Highboy Dresser. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
French Victorian Chinoiserie Gilt, Painted, and Lacquered 6-Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Queens, NY
"French Victorian (19th Century) Chinoiserie 6 drawer chest/dresser featuring elaborately painted
Category
19th Century French Victorian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Giltwood
Gibbings Widdicomb Ebonized Black Lacquer 3 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Mint!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings Widdicomb ebonized black lacquer 3 drawers bachelor chest dresser mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Gentlemans High Chest Dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection Mint
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul McCobb Gentlemans high chest dresser Calvin Furniture Irwin Collection MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Louis XV Country Style Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage French Louis XV Country Style Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser. Item features panel
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Double Door Compartment Walnut Gentleman
s Chest Dresser MINT
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern double door compartment Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
1960s Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut
Rosewood Sculptural Tall Chest or Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
United States designed and made, this dresser features a great look with modern clean lines and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Chippendale Solid Maple Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Kling, Circa 1960s
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Kling Furniture
Category
1960s American Georgian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
French Inlay Brass Ormolu Bombay Dresser Console Cabinet Chest Marble Top
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French inlay brass ormolu bombay dresser commode console cabinet chest marble top.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
Light Medium Walnut Gentleman
s High Chest Dresser Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By Paul McCobb, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light medium walnut gentleman's high chest dresser cabinet Mid-Century Modern Mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Cedar Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Country: Japan
Materials: Wood
Category
1890s Japanese Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Iron
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Country: Japan
Materials
Category
1980s Japanese Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Iron
Vintage Henredon French Louis XV Style Banded Walnut Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henredon French Louis XV Style Banded Walnut Tall Chest Dresser. Item features an ornate
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
French Carved Walnut Lingerie 6 Dovetails Drawer Chest Dresser Drop Pulls
By John Widdicomb, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French carved walnut lingerie 6 drawer chest dresser drop pulls decorative.
Beautiful detailed
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Two Drawers Spanish Colonial Heavy Solid Wood Planks Construction Chest Dresser
By Bloomingdale
s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two Drawers Spanish Colonial Heavy Solid Wood Planks Construction Bachelor Chest Dresser Entry
Category
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Refinished
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency ebony dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, fully refinished.
A
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Chest of Drawers with Incredible Drawer Handles
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Mid-Century Modern Dresser or Chest of Drawers made by Kroehler Manufacturing Company of Naperville
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Tall Chest of Drawers/Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic early 20th century American modernist chest of drawers/dresser featuring drawers with wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
$1,920 Sale Price
60% Off
Light Mahogany Ball
Claw Feet Brass Hardware 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Mahogany Ball & Claw Feet Brass Hardware 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Mid Century Modern Bachelor Chest Dresser Pair
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Sarasota, FL
Beautiful pair of Arne Vodder chests, newly refinished.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Teak
Mahogany Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser
By Henkel Harris
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Mahogany Federal Style Crotch Mahogany Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser
Category
20th Century American Federal Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Baker 4 Drawer Marble Top Neoclassical Empire Revival Console Chest Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 4 Drawer Marble Top Neoclassical Empire Revival Console Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
Baker Directoire Empire Style Ring Pulls 6 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker Directoire Empire Style Ring Pulls 6 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Directoire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
1970s Rattan Wicker MCM Waterfall Chest Dresser Nightstand, Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, woven rattan wood design dresser
Category
1970s Philippine Bohemian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Dunbar 6 Drawers Dark Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar 6 Drawers Dark Walnut Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Black Lacquer Beveled Front 5 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Large Gold Pulls
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer Beveled Front 5 Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser Large Gold Pulls MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Top Baker 4 Drawer Serpantine Front Bracket Feet Federal Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Federal Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style dresser or chest of drawers
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Diamond Shape Front Drawers High Chest Walnut Mid Century Modern Dresser MINT!
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Diamond Shape Front Drawers High Chest Walnut Mid Century Modern Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Satinwood Marble Top Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Satinwood Marble Top Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet. Item features a
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Mahogany Tall Chest Dresser by Red Lion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blonde Mahogany Tall Chest Dresser by Red Lion Chair Co with 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Commode, Console or Chest of Drawers. Features a
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
$1,575 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Chippendale Style Orange Tooled Leather Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare leather wrapped vintage bachelor chest in the Chippendale Style custom manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lewis
Conger Pine Wood Cedar Lined Blanket Chest Of Drawers Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Lewis & Conger Pine Wood Cedar Lined Blanket Chest Of Drawers Dresser. Item features 2
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Cedar, Pine
Bracket Feet Solid Mahogany Brass Pull Federal Style 7 Drawer High Chest Dresser
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket Feet Solid Mahogany Brass Pull Federal Style 7 Drawer High Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Federal Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Lane Tallboy Dresser, Postmodern 5-Drawer Chest, Wood, Beige, USA, c. 1980s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive tallboy dresser in the postmodern tradition, crafted from wood and veneer and
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
This chest of drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Teak
Yves Boucard Moonlight Snail Chest of Drawers Whimsical Dresser, 2006 Swiss
By Yves Boucard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard snail chest. Chest of drawers in constructed of wood and hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
Large Burl Wood Brass 2 Doors Drawer Mastercraft Gentleman
s Chest Dresser MINT
By Mastercraft, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Burl Wood Brass 2 Doors Drawer Mastercraft Gentleman's Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Pair of Solid Mahogany Raised Panel Heavy Built 4 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Solid Mahogany Raised Panel Heavy Built 4 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Black Lacquer
Silver Fitted Drawers Flip Top Vanity Chest Dressers MINT!
By James Mont, Paul Laszlo
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer & Silver Fitted Drawers Flip Top Vanity Chest Dressers MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Faux Leather, Maple
Antique 1800s French Country Granite Top Chest Of Drawers Dresser Nightstand
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique 1800s French Country Granite Top Chest Of Drawers
Category
Late 19th Century Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Granite, Brass
Pickled Oak 6 Drawers Two Door Compartment Chifforobe Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
By Bernhardt, Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pickled Oak 6 Drawers Two Door Compartment Chifforobe Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Burl Patches Veneer Work Olive Wood Serpentine Front Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Patches Veneer Work Banded Top Olive Wood Serpentine Front Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Curved Top Gentleman Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Century Modern Danish Walnut Curved Top Gentleman Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet. Item features two
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Solid Mahogany Block Front 4 Drawers 32" H Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Mahogany Block Front 4 Drawers 32" H Compact Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Antique French Empire Marble-Top Mahogany Dresser – 1800s Chest with Gilt Pulls
Located in Portsmouth, VA
A showstopping antique French Empire-style chest of drawers with a rich, storied past — and ready
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
Edmond Spence Swedish Blond High Boy Gentleman
s Chest Dresser 4 Drawers MINT!
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Edmond Spence Swedish Blond High Boy Gentleman's Chest Dresser 4 Drawers 2 Doors Compartment MINT!
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Birch
Pair Black Lacquer 4 Drawers "Linen Fold" Fronts Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT
By Dorothy Draper, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer 4 Drawers Unusual Sharp Looking "Linen Fold" Fronts Bachelor Chests Dressers
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Hardwood
Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6
Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT
By Drexel, Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Mahogany 8 Drawers 6' Tall Brass Pull High Boy Chest Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Hickory Chair 11 Drawers Flame Mahogany Drop Brass Pulls High Boy Chest Dresser
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Hickory Chair 11 Drawers Flame Mahogany Drop Brass Pulls High Boy Chest Dresser
Category
20th Century American Federal Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Three Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Hardware Cerused Oak Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Three Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Hardware Cerused Oak Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Oak
Rouge Marble Top 6 Drawers w/ Dovetails French Louis XV Lingerie Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Inlaid Rouge Marble Top 6 Drawers w/ Dovetails French Louis XV Lingerie Chest Dresser CLEAN!
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
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 Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Aluminum
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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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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 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.
- 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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