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What is a man’s dresser called?

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What is a man’s dresser called?
A man's dresser is just called a dresser. There is typically no difference in design between dressers used by women and men. The term dresser refers to a type of storage furniture. It's typically used to connote a chest of drawers that is used primarily to store clothing

Hundreds of years ago, the term gentleman's dresser was used to describe a piece of storage furniture that is characterized by specific attributes. It features a tall cabinet area ideally sized for hanging trousers, suits and ties, and smaller drawers for organizing items like socks, undergarments and handkerchiefs. 

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. When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. 

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The Port Colbi Dresser/Credenza
Located in Long Beach, CA
This a hand-crafted, solid wood dresser from Pete Deeble Furniture. Each dresser sold comes with a plate to authenticate its origin and give it's place in the production sequence. ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Hardwood

Henredon Scene Three Art Deco Style Walnut Burl Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Henredon Scene III Chest of Drawers, circa 1989. An iconic Mid-Century Modern design blending Art Deco and Asian-inspired aesthetics. Features three dovetailed dra...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dressers

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Brass

Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Marble Top Dresser Glove Box Shaving Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Late Victorian Eastlake Dresser and Mirror, circa 1880. The case is made from walnut with three lower drawers featuring grooved fronts, knocker pulls and Charles Knapp Jo...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Dressers

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Marble

Newly Refinished - Mid Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by LA Period
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 designs...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Walnut Dresser for Drexel
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 American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Expertly Restored - Walnut Dresser by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Steel

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