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Abbott 12 drawer dresser
Located in Franklin, TN
Introducing our Abbott 12 drawer dresser. Crafted from elm and oak wood sourced throughout Europe
Category
2010s European Dressers
Materials
Wood
Large George Nakashima 12-Drawer Dresser for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
George Nakashima for Widdicomb's "Origins" Collection.
Massive 12-drawer dresser in beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Dovetail Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 12 drawer dresser dovetail drawers
Dimensions. 72 W ; 18 D ; 32.5 H.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage American of Martinsville 12 Drawer Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in west palm beach, FL
-drawer dresser offers ample storage while maintaining a refined and minimalist aesthetic. The recessed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Jack Cartwright for Founders Style Mid Century Walnut 12 Drawer Dresser
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Style Mid Century Walnut 12-Drawer Dresser
This lowboy measures: 78
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 12-Drawer Dresser
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning model 5272A by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Bleached mahogany dresser consists of 12 drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello
By Milo Baughman, Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern taupe lacquer laminate and chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza. In style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser Credenza White Metal Legs
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Swedish Mid-Century Modern 12 drawer dresser credenza white laminate top and metal legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 70.5 in D 18 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Ebonized 12-Drawer Dresser
By Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Studio A Brass & Black Lacquer 12-Drawer Dresser/Sideboard
By Studio A
Located in New York, NY
"An especially marvelous find!" 1970s one-of-a-kind black lacquered wood 12-drawer dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 81 in D 22 in
Grosfled House Hollywood Regency Triple 12-Drawer Dresser in Primavera, 1950s
By Grosfeld House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1950s, this dresser features extraordinary construction quality. Similar
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 72 in D 22 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern 12-Drawer Dresser Dovetailed Drawers by Kent Coffey
Located in Seattle, WA
This 12-drawer mid-century modern dresser by Kent Coffey, part of “The Pointer” series, features a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 60 in D 19 in
Refinished Paul Frankl for John Stuart Large 12-Drawer Dresser in White & Nickel
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Paul Frankl in the 1950s, this dresser was manufactured by John Stuart, maker of choice
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 32 in W 72 in D 22 in
12 Drawer George Nakashima Dresser Origins Widdicomb 1959
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
George Nakashima 12 drawer dresser from his Origins line of Wiiddicomb furniture.(1958 - 1963 )
The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 12-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern 12-Drawer Walnut Dresser. Featuring a straight line design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern 12 Drawer Walnut Dresser, Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern 12 drawer walnut dresser, Gio Ponti.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1940s Carlton House Mahogany 12-Drawer Triple Dresser
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare 1940s Carlton house mahogany 12-drawer triple dresser. Solid red mahogany outer with fruitwood
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern 12-Drawer Walnut Dresser, Refinished, c1960s
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Mid Century Modern 12-Drawer Walnut Dresser, dating from the iconic 1960s era. Expertly refinished by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak 12 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Komfort
Located in Countryside, IL
Komfort Mid Century Danish Teak 12 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 71.75 wide x 18.75
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection 12-Drawer Maple Dresser Mirror
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful set of Stanley's Distinctive Furniture Collection Maple dresser with Mirror and Chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
12 Drawer Mahogany Dresser C. G. Kimerly Widdicomb, circa 1946
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., C.G. Kimerly
Located in Camden, ME
C. G. Kimerly in the Gibbings style 1940s Widdicomb modular 12 drawer mahogany dresser with
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Tall Danish Modern Rosewood Dresser Wardrobe 12-Drawer Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century tall Rosewood dresser wardrobe 6-drawer on left and 6 drawers on the right
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid century Danish modern Low Long Teak Dresser Credenza 12 Drawer Clean
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern Long Low dresser credenza 12-drawer. Beautiful teak grain all around
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Paul Frankl Tall Chest in White Chocolate Lacquer with Brass Hardware c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Century Modern 12 Drawer Dresser newly professionally lacquered in white chocolate with original polished
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 42 in D 22 in
1960's Modern Light Toned Wood 12 Drawer Standard Dresser w/Unique Hardware
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Modern Light Toned Wood 12 Drawer Standard Dresser. This dresser has unique hardware.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 19.25 in D 60 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen 12 Drawer Cabinet
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, this teak 12 drawer cabinet is beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
George Nakashima Origins Headboard by Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
to install. The complete bedroom set is available separately for purchase comprising a 12 drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Elm
Olive Burl French Louis XV Glass Top Dresser
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Classic vintage olive burl light wood French Provincial Louis XV style sculpted glass top 12 drawer
Category
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Midnight Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Midnight Modern Dresser, a fine 12-drawer modern dresser with a dark cerused Midnight finish, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Marble top dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Pasadena, TX
12 drawer marble top triple dresser
73"x19"x35"
Category
Mid-20th Century Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dresser Set Dovetailed Drawers by Kent Coffey
Located in Seattle, WA
This 6-drawer and 12-drawer mid-century modern dresser by Kent Coffey, part of “The Pointer” series
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Matching Dresser Set in Mahogany Wood
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
12-drawer storage with matching smaller companion four drawer cabinet with solid turned tapered legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.25 in W 68.25 in D 21 in
Vintage Retro Style Chest of drawers with Brass, Copper, Bronze Drawers
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
In a stunning design, the Infinity 12-drawer dresser is crafted from ash veneer with a smooth matte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper
H 36.23 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb American Mid-Century Beige Painted
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century 12-drawer wooden dresser with a beige painted and lacquered finish, clear
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Resin
Italian Modern 12 Drawer Walnut Dresser, Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hollywood, FL
An Italian Modern 12 drawer dresser by Gio ponti For Singer & Sons... of Walnut, rectangular in
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Landstrom Furniture Ivory Lacquered Mid Century Dresser
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Morgan, UT
Landstrom Furniture Ivory Lacquered Twelve Drawer Dresser with Greek Key Pulls
Landstrom
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Henredon Heritage 12 Drawer Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Redding, CT
This Henredon Heritage 12 drawer dresser has classic mid century lines and ample storage. It
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
12 Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
12 Drawer Dresser, Chocolate lacquer finish, brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 12-Drawer Dresser
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut 12-Drawer Dresser. Featuring a straight line design
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Stunning Solid Walnut and Brass 12-Drawer Dresser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Solid walnut and brass 12-drawer dresser, circa late 1950s. This example has incredibly grained
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Custom Ordered 12 Drawer Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Custom ordered 12 drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This piece is comprised of three
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Modern Pale Lavender Lacquered Twelve (12) Drawer Dresser with Nickel Hardware
By Franklin Shockey Company
Located in Houston, TX
Glamorous 12-drawer dresser freshly lacquered in an unbelievably smooth neutral color leaning
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
H 31 in W 60 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut 12-Drawer Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut 12-Drawer Dresser. Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
Teak 12 Drawer Dresser by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Mobelfabrik, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hamburg, PA
A sleek Mid-Century Modern 12 drawer dresser by Ib Kofod-Larsen. This amazing chest of drawers has
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
12 Drawer Dresser By George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
12 Drawer walnut dresser by GEORGE NAKASHIMA for WIDDICOMB.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman 1960s Glenn of California Walnut 12 Drawer Dresser
By Glenn of California
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California 12 drawer dresser circa mid-1960s. This example has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Glenn of California 12-Drawer Dresser
By Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer: Glenn of California
Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern
Country: United States
Date: 1950’s
Dimensions: 30.5?H x 77.5?W x 18?D
Materials: Walnut wood, brass handles...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Asian-Style 12-Drawer Dresser by RWAY
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Original 12-Drawer, Asian-Style Dresser by the RWAY Furniture Manufacturing Co., with original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Nickel
IB Kofod Larsen Rosewood 12-Drawer Dresser
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, this rarely seen rosewood 12 drawer cabinet is beautifully constructed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Florence Knoll 12 Drawer Dresser by Knoll Associates
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Quadruple dresser made of teak veneer with a brushed steel base. This extremely rare
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dressers
Impressive Burl and Brass Modern 12-Drawer Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company, Thomasville
Located in Houston, TX
Modern burl and brass dresser with an oriental touch. The grain of the wood is bold and wonderful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
John Keal 12-Drawer Dresser for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: John Keal.
Manufacturer: Brown Saltman.
Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country: United States.
Date: 1960s.
Dimensions: 32″H x 72″H x 19″D.
Materials: Walnut.
C...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Long White Laminate Plywood Custom 12-Drawer Dresser Credenza
By Donald Judd
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Very long matte white Formica laminate plywood custom 12-drawer dresser credenza, circa 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Laminate, Plywood, Formica
Vintage 1970s Teak 12-Drawer Dresser by D-Scan
By D-Scan
Located in Victoria, BC
Sleek, low, and packed with storage—this stunning 12-drawer dresser by D-Scan is a timeless piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut 12-Drawer Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 12-Drawer Dresser by Kling Furniture
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Maple Wood, Metal Hardware
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Modern Long Two Tone 12 Drawer Dresser with Chrome Accents
By Dunbar Furniture, American of Martinsville
Located in Houston, TX
Bold a stylish 12 louvered drawer American Mid-Century Modern dresser. Dresser is freshly finished
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Italian Vintage Studio A Brass & Black Lacquer 12-Drawer Dresser/Sideboard
By Studio A
Located in New York, NY
"An especially marvelous find!" 1970s one-of-a-kind black lacquered 12-drawer dresser/sideboard by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 81 in D 22 in
Milo Baughman for Arch Gordon Mid-Century Modern 12-Drawer Dresser
By Arch Gordon, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza designed by Milo Baughman for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Machine Age Cherrywood "Conto Original" 12-Drawer Dresser by Hickory MFG
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Hickory Manufacturing Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Made by Hickory Manufacturing Furniture Company, this cherrywood dresser is an interesting hybrid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Machine Age Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 32.25 in W 59.75 in D 18.75 in
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12 Drawer Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 12 drawer dresser you’re looking for. A 12 drawer dresser — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 12 drawer dresser — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 12 drawer dresser, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 12 drawer dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but American of Martinsville, Franklin Shockey Company and George Nakashima produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 12 Drawer Dresser?
Prices for a 12 drawer dresser can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $995 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,256.
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 12 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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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