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What’s the difference between a chest and dresser?

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What’s the difference between a chest and dresser?
The 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. 

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Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Unagusta
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 desig...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Solid Pine dresser, 1910’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine sideboard from around 1910. The cabinet has its original paint with a beautiful patina. The cabinet has a well-functioning lock with key. This cabinet has been cleaned and treat...
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Vintage 1910s Hungarian Rustic Dressers

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Pine

Contemporary 14-Drawer Chest with a Wenge Finish & Lacquer Fronts
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sleek and functional chest of drawers is a beautiful example of modern design and customization. The main structure is crafted from wood with a deep, dark wenge finish that give...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Unagusta
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 desig...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Dresser by Red Lion
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 desi...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Bow Front Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional antique 19th Century Victorian Tallboy Dresser. Features a mahogany frame with bowfront and two over three drawer configuration. The...
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Antique 19th Century American Empire Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

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