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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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Vespera Quarzite Sapphire Crystal Dresser by Sheree Stuart Design
Located in Milan, IT
The Vespera dresser features a striking green quarzite sapphire crystal surface, showcasing intense veining and subtle variations that highlight the natural beauty of the stone. This...
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2010s Italian Dressers

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Marble

Expertly Restored - Californian Modernist Dresser by John Keal for Brown Saltman
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 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood, Walnut

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

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Brass

The Showcase Dresser
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Showcase Dresser is a celebration of the incredible, wonderous, endless beauty found in nature.  We believe that each piece of lumber has a story it wants to tell, and a perfect ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Hardwood

American of Martinsville Mid Century Modern Tallboy Dresser Gentleman's Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
1960s American of Martinsville MCM Chest of Drawers. Features a walnut frame with bifold doors that open to three dovetailed drawers over two larger lower drawers. Drawers open via...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted 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 designs...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Steel

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