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Vintage Danish Modern Teak 10-Drawer Dresser
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Danish Modern Teak 10-Drawer Dresser. Featuring a straight line
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Henredon Flame Mahogany Commode 10 Drawer Chest Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Flame Mahogany Commode 10 Drawer Chest Dresser
This chest measures: 52 wide x 22 deep x
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl 10 Drawer Lacquered Dresser in Sundried Tomato c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in Sun
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Bassett Furniture Eden House Cherry 10 Drawer Triple Dresser w/ Triple Mirror
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bassett Furniture Eden House Cherry 10 Drawer Triple Dresser w/ Triple Mirror. Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
H 34.5 in W 66 in D 19.5 in
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern 10 Drawer Blonde Mahogany Large Dresser Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern 10 Drawer Blonde Mahogany Large Dresser Chest. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 42 in W 71 in D 20 in
Directional Mid Century 10 Drawer Lowboy
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Directional Mid Century 10 drawer lowboy
This lowboy measures: 72 wide x 18 deep x 33.25 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Rare Mid century Paul McCobb #1502 Jewelry Chest 10 Drawer Maple Brass Blonde
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finish. Very high quality construction with original brass pulls with patina. Made for top of dresser or
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Directoire Style Painted Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
Refinished large paint decorated black cherry 10-drawer Directoire style dresser. A handsome grey
Category
20th Century Directoire Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Baker 10 Drawer Chippendale Style Brass Hardware Queen An Highboy Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 10 Drawer Chippendale Style Brass Hardware Queen An Highboy Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 81 in W 40 in D 21 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture 10 Drawer Double Dresser Solid Brass X Pulls
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tan walnut finish double dresser credenza by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 73 in D 23 in
Paul Frankl, 10 Drawer Dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully restored in an ivory lacquerer and polished brass pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Rare Teak & Oak Borge Mogensen Quality 10-Drawer Dresser with Pedestal Base
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This rare and amazing quality Danish Modern teak taller 10-drawer dresser was designed by Borge
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Teak
H 37.5 in W 48 in D 17.5 in
Gustavian Style 10 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 10 Drawer Dresser, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Materials
Wood
Wormley for Drexel 10-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sublime 10 drawer dresser with chocolate case and cream lacquered front. Exquisite brushed brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mahogany Serpentine 10-Drawer Dresser or Credenza by Morganton
By Morganton Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful mahogany bow front serpentine 10-drawer dresser or sideboard
Made by Morganton
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 56.13 in D 21.13 in
10-Drawer Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Dorchester, MA
This dresser was designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin furniture. It is constructed of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection 10-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
drawer dresser in original finish, beautiful Silver Elm veneer, dresser will be touched up prior to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Widdicomb Walnut 10 Drawer Dresser Credenza Brass
By John Stuart, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Widdicomb walnut 10 drawer dresser credenza Brass Knobs and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 72 in D 19 in
Kipp Stewart Drexel Mid-Century Modern Walnut 10 Drawer Dresser
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Drexel's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Kipp Stewart Drexel Mid Century Modern Walnut 10 drawer dresser
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart McDougall for Drexel's
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut & Chrome 10-Drawer Dresser/Sideboard by Kipp Stewart, c1960s
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a stunning vintage mid-century modern Kipp Stewart 10-drawer walnut dresser, a true
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
H 33.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid Century Conant Ball 10 Drawer Dresser and Mirror, 2 Pc
By Conant Ball
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sleek and clean lines define this mid century Conant Ball triple dresser and matching mirror. It
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Birch
Paul Frankl 10 Drawer X Brass Pulls Dresser for Johnson Furniture, 1960
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Frankl 10 drawer dresser with X brass pulls for Johnson Furniture, 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 72.25 in D 23 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mahogany and Travertine 10-Drawer Dresser or Credenza
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Minimalist credenza or long dresser
By Paul McCobb for Calvin
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Travertine, Brass
H 34 in W 71.13 in D 19 in
Edward Wormley 10 Drawer Chest of Drawers/Dresser
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of 10 drawer dresser by Edward Wormley @ 1948 manufactured by Drexel for their
Category
20th Century American Dressers
Paul Frankl double dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
10 drawer dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. Brass X-shape hardware
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Wood
Paul Frankl double chest dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
10 drawer dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. Refinished in super dark espresso finish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional Mahogany and Brass Ten-Drawer Dresser, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern 10-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 18 in D 48 in
White Lacquer Dresser by Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully restored 10-drawer dresser is by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture. It is newly
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
Edward Wormley Glazed Elm Dresser For Drexel
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
From Drexel's Precedent Collection, Edward Wormley ten drawer caramel glazed silver elm dresser
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Excavated Wardrobe in Claro Walnut
By Jeff Martin Joinery, Jeff Martin
Located in Vancouver, BC
10 drawer dressers executed in solid walnut, with a triple plinth Brutalist base and cast pewter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Dressers
Materials
Pewter
A mid century modern dresser by Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall for the Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
collection, circa 1960s.This 10 drawer dresser has tons of storage space and all drawers open and close
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 66 in D 20 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture John Stuart 10 Drawer X Pull Dresser Chest
By John Stuart Inc., Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Hudson, NY
A freshly refinished Paul Frankl 10-drawer dresser with nickel plated X pulls. Solid maple or birch
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 32.25 in W 72.5 in D 22.5 in
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
extraordinary as it comes. Newly refinished 10 drawer dresser with original aluminum pulls on tapered aluminum
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent 10-drawer dresser in whitewashed mahogany finish. Nickel-plated pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ebonized Paul Frankl Double Commode/Dresser
Located in North Miami, FL
An ebonized walnut 10 drawer dresser with sold brass X pulls by Paul Frankl, American C. 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
10-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Kipp Stewart for Declaration by Drexel, USA, c. 1960
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare 10-drawer dresser designed by the influential Kipp Stewart for the venerated
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in W 62 in D 20 in
Vintage Henkel Harris 10-Drawer Cherry Wood Dresser
By Henkel Harris
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Henkel Harris 10-Drawer Cherry Wood Dresser. Featuring a straight
Category
Late 20th Century American Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser W/Mirror
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern 10-Drawer Walnut Dresser W/Mirror. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak 10-Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, teak dresser, with ten drawers, made in Denmark, circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Jack Cartwright Walnut Dresser - Founders "Patterns 10" - Nine Drawer
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company, Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage mid century modern nine drawer dresser in black walnut by Jack Cartwright for his "Patterns
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 78 in D 18 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Mid-Century 10 Drawer Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel mid-century 10 drawer walnut lowboy dresser
The dresser measures: 62
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Walnut and Brass 10 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel heritage mid century walnut and brass 10 drawer lowboy dresser
Each dresser measures: 68
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Mid Century Walnut 10 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel mid century walnut 10 drawer lowboy dresser
This dresser measures: 62 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
RWAY Mid Century Honey Walnut and Brass 10-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By RWAY
Located in Countryside, IL
RWAY Mid Century honey walnut and brass 10-drawer lowboy dresser
Dresser measures: 69 wide x 21.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Statton Old Towne Cherry Chippendale Georgian Double Dresser 10 Drawer Chest
By Statton Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Chippendale style dresser by Statton Furniture. Solid cherry with their Old Towne finish
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 67 in D 19.5 in
Beacon Hill Mahogany Federal Style 10 Drawer Highboy Chest on Chest Dresser
By Beacon Hill
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beacon Hill Mahogany Federal Style 10 Drawer Highboy Chest on Chest Dresser. Item features 2 part
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Walnut and Brass 10 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century walnut and brass 10 drawer lowboy dresser
Dresser measures: 48
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paul Frankl nightstands/ end tables
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Highland, IN
rich brown-black and are marked inside the drawers.
Also available is a matching 10 drawer dresser.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser for Herman Miller. Newly refinished 10 drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.25 in W 18.5 in D 67.25 in
Mirrored Double Dresser
Located in New York, NY
10 Drawer Mirrored Dresser/Server.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Mirror
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson thin Edge series double dresser for Herman Miller. Newly refinished 10 drawer teak
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb for Winchendon American Mid-Century Ten Drawer Walnut
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut 10-drawer and 2 side door dresser with iron T-bar drawer pulls resting
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Iron
Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
Wright for Heritage Henredon; 10 Drawer Double Dresser, model 2001
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut 10-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Declaration Walnut 10-Drawer Dresser. Featuring four standard drawers on the right side, two doors
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Milk Glass
Mid-Century Modern Wormley for Drexel Double 10 Drawer Dresser Credenza MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Wormley for Drexel Double 10 Drawer Dresser Credenza MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
H 33 in W 62 in D 20 in
George Nelson Thin Edge 10 Drawer dresser for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This George Nelson design for Herman Miller, Thin Edge series 10 drawer dresser is in great
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Studio craft Custom made Solid Walnut 10 drawer dresser style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima Woodworkers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Studio craft Custom made Modern Solid Walnut 10 drawer dresser style of Nakashima. Beautiful design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern 10-Drawer Dresser Highboy Arne Wahl Iversen 1960 Walnut
By A.A. Forenade Möblerfabrikaner, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern 10-drawer dresser highboy Arne Wahl Iversen 1960 walnut,
Arne Wahl
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Long Red Gloss Brass Laminate Custom 10-Drawer Dresser Credenza
By Milo Baughman, Donald Judd
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Sexy gloss red and gold mirror laminate custom 10-drawer dresser credenza with 2 cabinets with 4
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
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10 Drawer Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 10 drawer dresser for your home. A 10 drawer dresser — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 10 drawer dresser, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 10 drawer dresser bearing Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 10 drawer dresser over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Calvin and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 10 Drawer Dresser?
The average selling price for a 10 drawer dresser at 1stDibs is $2,950, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About 10 Drawer Dresser
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser and a drawer is that one is a piece of furniture, and the other is a storage feature found in many types of furniture. A drawer is a storage compartment that slides out of a surrounding frame, giving you access to whatever you place inside. Dresser is the term for a long, low piece of bedroom furniture that usually features two or more columns of drawers. Drawers are also found in built-in cabinetry, bathroom vanities, desks and other types of casegood furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dressers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To remove Thomasville dresser drawers, first empty them. Then, pull one drawer out to its farthest point. Feel around the interior of the dresser on both sides. Locate the release button. While pushing on the button, lift the drawer up and out. Find a range of Thomasville dressers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a tall dresser with drawers is called depends on its design. A one-piece tall dresser may be referred to as a vertical dresser or a vertical chest of drawers. On the other hand, a tall dresser that consists of two sections stacked one atop the other is a highboy or a tallboy. Shop a large selection of dressers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024How deep the average dresser drawer is depends on the size of the dresser. The depth of dresser drawers ranges from approximately 14 or 15 inches to around 20 inches. The depth of drawers in larger dressers may exceed 20 inches. A dresser’s drawers will typically be deeper than those in a chest of drawers.
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.
Antique and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
Find antique dressers as well as vintage mid-century modern dressers on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To remove Broyhill dresser drawers, first take everything out of them. Then, pull one drawer out as far as it will go. Locate the latch along the inside of the dresser on the right side. Push the latch toward the track to trigger the release mechanism. Then, slide the drawer out the rest of the way. Find a range of Broyhill dressers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What a good depth for dresser drawers is depends on what you wish to store. The average depth is 16 to 18 inches, and drawers of this size can accommodate a wide range of items. Some dressers have a mix of deep and shallow drawers, giving you the flexibility to store and organize many kinds of clothing, undergarments and accessories. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of dressers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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