What do you call a dresser with a mirror?

A dresser with a mirror on top is called a bureau. This type of storage furniture is essentially a cabinet with a stack of horizontal drawers. Typically, a bureau-dressing table is waist-high and placed in the bedroom.A bureau can also refer to a secretaire , a furnishing with a writing surface. This kind of bureau features a desk with drawers. Much like a traditional secretary but without the upper half, the slant-top desk , also known as a slant-front or bureau desk, originated in the 18th century .Find vintage and antique dressers for sale on 1stDibs.

What is a dresser with a mirror on top called?

A dresser with a mirror on top is also called a bureau. It has a cabinet with horizontal drawers stacked one above the other and is usually waist-high. Typically, a dresser with a mirror is placed in the bedroom. On 1stDibs, you will find different types of dressers.

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Early Widdicomb Antique Victorian Mahogany Dresser With Mirror, Circa 1890s

$3,295

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Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian serpentine front vanity dresser with mirror By Widdicomb USA, Circa 1890s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 45"W x 23"D x 69.5...

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Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble-Top Dresser with Mirror, circa 1890

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H 82 in W 41.5 in D 19 in

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Burled Walnut Marble Top Late Victorian Mirrored Dresser with Mirror circa 1890s

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H 94 in W 46 in L 94 in

Burled Walnut Marble Top Late Victorian Mirrored Dresser with Mirror circa 1890s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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H 80 in W 48 in D 24 in

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Eastlake Carved Oak and Bronze 4-Drawer Dresser with Beveled Mirror, circa 1890

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H 74.75 in W 45.75 in D 22.25 in

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English Mahogany Edwardian Drop-Center Dresser with Three Mirrors, circa 1890

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H 76.75 in W 68.5 in D 17.5 in

English Mahogany Edwardian Drop-Center Dresser with Three Mirrors, circa 1890

Located in Evergreen, CO

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1890 dresser with mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1890 dresser with mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and mirror. Your living room may not be complete without a 1890 dresser with mirror — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1890 dresser with mirror bearing Art Nouveau, Louis XVI or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Gorham, Union National and Vincenzo Cadorin each produced at least one beautiful 1890 dresser with mirror that is worth considering.

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Prices for a 1890 dresser with mirror start at $236 and top out at $42,580 with the average selling for $1,200.

Questions About 1890 Dresser With Mirror

What do you call a dresser with a mirror?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
A dresser with a mirror on top is called a bureau. This type of storage furniture is essentially a cabinet with a stack of horizontal drawers. Typically, a bureau-dressing table is waist-high and placed in the bedroom.

A bureau can also refer to a secretaire, a furnishing with a writing surface. This kind of bureau features a desk with drawers. Much like a traditional secretary but without the upper half, the slant-top desk, also known as a slant-front or bureau desk, originated in the 18th century.

Find vintage and antique dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
What is a dresser with a mirror on top called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A dresser with a mirror on top is also called a bureau. It has a cabinet with horizontal drawers stacked one above the other and is usually waist-high. Typically, a dresser with a mirror is placed in the bedroom. On 1stDibs, you will find different types of dressers.

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