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What do you call a dresser with a mirror?
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A dresser with a mirror on top is called a bureau. This type of storage furniture is essentially a cabinet with a stack of horizontal drawers. Typically, a bureau-dressing table is waist-high and placed in the bedroom.
A bureau can also refer to a secretaire, a furnishing with a writing surface. This kind of bureau features a desk with drawers. Much like a traditional secretary but without the upper half, the slant-top desk, also known as a slant-front or bureau desk, originated in the 18th century.
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A bureau can also refer to a secretaire, a furnishing with a writing surface. This kind of bureau features a desk with drawers. Much like a traditional secretary but without the upper half, the slant-top desk, also known as a slant-front or bureau desk, originated in the 18th century.
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Edward Wormley, Pair of Rare Dressers, Walnut, Steel, Dunbar, America, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rare modernist cabinets or dressers. In stained walnut, legs in steel. Designed by Edward Wormley. Produced by Dunbar, Berne, Indiana, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Swedish Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Directional, Dresser, Walnut, Cane, USA, 1960s
By Directional
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and cane dresser designed and produced by Directional Furniture, USA, c. 1960s.
Touch ups carried out.
Dimensions: 32” H x 72.2” W x 18.1” D
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1970s Lane Brutalist Nine Drawer Walnut Dresser Mid Century
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This 1970s Lane Brutalist Nine Drawer Dresser is a stunning example of mid century design. Featuring nine spacious drawers, this dresser offers plenty of storage space while also add...
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Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Five Drawer Dresser Thin Edge Rosewood c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century masterpiece, five drawer thin edge dresser designed by recognized master of the idiom, George Nelson, for Herman Miller, circa 1950's. Part of the hard to find, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Colonial Revival Highboy Dresser by Kling Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Mahogany, Patinated Brass Handles
This vintage Colonial Revival highboy dresser was crafted by Kling Furniture in the United States...
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Vintage 1950s American Colonial Revival Dressers
Materials
Brass
