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What is a tall narrow dresser called?
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A tall narrow dresser is also likely called a chest of drawers. Standard chests of drawers are tall and narrow. So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? 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. Find dressers and chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Rare Custom Apothecary Style Rosewood Tall & Narrow Dresser by Svend Langkilde
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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
Vintage European Farmhouse Hunt Board Two-Drawer Dresser — Primitive Country
Located in Los Angeles, CA
board, tall narrow dresser, handmade antique furniture, primitive furniture, early 20th century
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Antique Late 19th Century European Shaker Dressers
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century French "Toilette D'Homme" or Dressing Table
Located in Greven, DE
possibly served as a model for it.
Above a narrow three-tier chest of drawers on turned legs is an open
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Dressers
Materials
Marble
Italian Hand-Painted Venetian Tallboy Lingerie Dresser w/ Gilt Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artistry typical of Venice’s decorative arts. With seven narrow drawers, it offers elegant storage ideal
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Wood