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What is a low dresser called?

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What is a low dresser called?
A low dresser is also sometimes called a lowboy. Low dressers are low-profile chests of drawers — they’re essentially waist-high dressing tables or vanities with one or two rows of drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low dressers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Restoration Hardware St. James Five Drawer Narrow Dresser
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the St. James Five Narrow Drawer Dresser by Restoration Hardware, a elegant addition to any bedroom.
Category

Antique 18th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Rare Custom Apothecary Style Rosewood Tall & Narrow Dresser by Svend Langkilde
By Svend Langkilde, Langkilde Møbler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It seems to call back to the 1920s and the end of the popularity of classical design, reminiscent of an apothecary cabinet, but even taller and narrower. This piece towers at [height...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquer 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest Narrow Dresser Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gibbings For Widdicomb black lacquer 3 drawer bachelor chest narrow dresser mint.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Three Drawers Narrow Chests End Side Tables
By Knoll, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three drawers large end tables or bachelor chests or drawers by John Stuart.
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Lawson-Fenning Bosque 6 Drawer Dresser, Natural Walnut, Modern Chest of Drawers
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A narrower companion to the 9-drawer. Same hardware, same joinery, same approach to what holds up over time.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Finnish Tubular Chrome and Birch Console Table by Heteka, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Its slim proportions make it ideal for narrower spaces while still offering practical storage.
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Dressers

Materials

Chrome

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