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Knot a Dresser Small
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Introducing the Knot a Dresser. Designed and meticulously hand-crafted in Los Angeles by Studio
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Knot a Dresser Small
Knot a Dresser Small
H 33 in W 42 in D 19 in
Pacific Dresser by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
an additional fee. Flat waterborne finish. Dimensions: 42” H x 26” W x 18” D. Custom sizing and
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pacific Dresser by Volk
Pacific Dresser by Volk
H 42 in W 26 in D 18 in
Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for sleek organization. 48" Length- $7,795 42" Length- $7,495 36" Length- $7,125 Available in Left
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser
Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser
H 33 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
Atlantic Dresser by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
by request at an additional fee. Oil and wax finish. Dimensions: 34" H x 42" W x 21" D. Custom
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Atlantic Dresser by Volk
Atlantic Dresser by Volk
H 34 in W 42 in D 21 in
Teak Midcentury Danish Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern teak high boy dresser, chest of drawers, made in Denmark. Minimalist Danish
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Teak Midcentury Danish Tall Dresser
Teak Midcentury Danish Tall Dresser
H 42 in W 34.88 in D 16.5 in
Teak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern teak high boy dresser, chest of drawers, made in Denmark. Minimalist Danish
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Teak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Teak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
H 42 in W 34.88 in D 16.5 in
Young Manufacturing Midcentury Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young manufacturing midcentury Walnut highboy dresser. This highboy measures: 42 wide x 19 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Atlantic Dresser with Hutch by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
finish. Dimensions: 60" H x 42" W x 21"D. Custom sizing, configurations and hardware options available
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Countryside, IL
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 42 wide x 19 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Milo Baughman “Perspective” Dresser for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
has long sculpture drawer pulls. In good condition. W 42” x D 19” x H 45”
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Restored Highboy Stacked Rattan and Mahogany Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked rattan Highboy dresser with a mahogany top and five pull-out drawers. circa 1970. Stacked
Category

Vintage 1940s Oceanic Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Midcentury Dresser by Nepožitek & Landsman for Jitona, 1970s
By Bohumil Landsman, Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury dresser designed by Hubert Nepožitek & Bohumil Landsman for Jitona in the 1970s. It was
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

Albert Parvin Style Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin style mid century walnut highboy dresser The dresser measures: 42 wide x 20 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Dresser Dovetail Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
in walnut and fruitwood that will look fantastic wherever displayed Dimensions. 34 W ; 18 D ; 42 H
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Front Highboy Dresser
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century walnut curved front highboy dresser This dresser measures: 42
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

1960s Mid Century Dresser, 4 Drawers, Tapered Danish Legs
Located in Madison, WI
This beautiful dresser is perfect for a city apartment or bedroom-- great to be used as in any room
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Caned Highboy Dresser Chest
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Countryside, IL
Mainline by Hooker mid century caned highboy dresser chest Highboy measures: 42 wide x 20 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Cane

Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Dresser by Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Tulsa, OK
information: Materials: Teak Vintage from the 1960s Dimensions: 30 W x 18 D x 42 H in
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

1940s Starline Los Angeles Hollywood Cerused Oak Tall Highboy Dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Starline Los Angeles Hollywood cerused oak tall highboy dresser Tall dresser. Cerused Oak
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Large 18th Century Lancashire Chest of Drawers George III Dresser
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large 18th Century Lancashire Chest of Drawers George III Dresser This is an exceptionally fine
Category

Antique Early 1800s Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

United Style Young MCM Walnut Brass Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation, Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
. Dresser measures: 42 wide x 19 deep x 46.75 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè
By Francesco Bolgié
Located in IT
in 42 B.C. and published around 39 B.C.). In quoting this verse there is widespread use of the syntax
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century Pecan wood Cane High Boy Dresser
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Las Vegas, NV
designs of the 20th century. This dresser is no exception! 42 in wide 18 in deep 50 in high
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

A Lovely Painted Pine Chest of Drawers Dresser on Castors - Tulips!
Located in Oak Park, MI
. Brass ring hardware. Three drawer configuration. Straight legs that end in castors. Solid and ready to
Category

Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Dressers

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 5 Drawer Tall Dresser Blonde Maple
By American of Martinsville
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
USA circa 1950. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Measures 38” wide x 19” deep x 42” high
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Jacobean Style Carved Wood Chest of Drawers Low Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
antique item, great style and form, matching dresser and mirrors available in separate listings. Circa
Category

Early 20th Century Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Oak

Mainline by Hooker Mid Century Walnut and Cane 8 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Countryside, IL
measures: 42 wide x 20 deep x 46.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique English Oak Welsh Plate Dresser Sideboard Server Buffet Petite, C. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
impressive in a living area or entry hall 71" tall x 42" wide x 17.75" deep Top plate shelf~~14
Category

Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Dressers

Materials

Oak

1960s Mid Century Dresser, 4 Drawers, Tapered Danish Legs, Bar Storage, With Ven
Located in Madison, WI
This beautiful dresser is perfect for a city apartment or bedroom-- great to be used as in any room
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1800s
Located in Stamford, CT
. Gray Paint, Brass Sweden, c. 1800s Height: 33.5 in Width: 42 in Depth: 20 in IXgX
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dressers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Handsome 19th century American Empire handcrafted Chester drawers
Located in Allentown, PA
note the top of the dresser measures 42 1/2 inches. from the floor to the top of the backsplash. It
Category

Antique 1860s American American Empire Dressers

Materials

Wood

Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Countryside, IL
This dresser measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 42 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Tall Chest by United
Located in Wilmington, DE
-century modern design; a walnut dresser from the 1960's. Features dovetailed drawers with tapered legs and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Thomasville Sculptural 'Acrhed' Entire Bedroom Set Walnut Olive Burl Mid Century
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dresser: 52 x 42 x 19.5 Long Dresser: 31.5 x 76 x 19.5 Nightstands: 24 x 24 x 18 Mirror: 37.5 x 57.5 x 2.5.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Olive, Walnut, Burl

Lacquered Light Blue Chest of Three Drawers with Round Gold Pulls
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chest of three drawers (dresser, bedside, hall table) lacquered light blue. Drawer faces finished
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Neri & Hu Dressing Table 'The Narcissist' Swarovski Crystals and Oak by BD
By Neri & Hu, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dressing Table designed by Neri & Hu in 2011. Manufactured by BD Barcelona. The Narcissist is
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Dressers

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Iron

Impressive Art Deco Chest of Drawers by Laszlo Hoenig
By Laszlo Hoenig
Located in Buffalo, NY
anywhere from Buffalo NY Literature -Duane Kahlhammer Individualists in Mayfair. Laszlo Hoenig
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Chippendale Tall Chest
Located in Annville, PA
number of other case pieces in our collection this Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest can either be used
Category

2010s Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Chippendale Tall Chest
Mahogany Chippendale Tall Chest
H 77 in W 42 in D 21 in
Rare Isabelle Masson Faure Vanity Dressing table with Peacock Lighting Sculpture
By Isabelle Masson-Faure
Located in Lisse, NL
furniture. We are certain that this is the only one in the world and at the same time it could also be the
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Agate, Brass

Southern Coastal Breeze Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
abundant storage with five self-closing drawers. Constructed of fine pine, finished in a Blue-Grey and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Southern Coastal Breeze Dresser
Southern Coastal Breeze Dresser
H 42 in W 60 in D 19 in
Modern Leather Wrapped Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather wrapped dresser a modern grey shagreen leather and metal three-drawer chest. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ches...

Materials

Metal

Modern Leather Wrapped Dresser
Modern Leather Wrapped Dresser
H 34 in W 42 in D 20 in
French Oak Low Dresser Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A low two drawer chest of drawers or low dresser in modernist style. France, circa 1940s. Oak
Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English George II Style Burled Oysterwood Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
X 22.5" Deep X 42" Tall This gorgeous chest of drawers was made in the UK in the George II style
Category

1990s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Faux Bamboo Dressers French, Late 19th century
Located in South Salem, NY
pieces in your foyer, these chests radiate sophistication, making a lasting impression. One dresser: 40.5
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Dains Teak Wooden Hallway Set Mirror with Floating Dresser, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Teak Wooden Hallway Set Mirror with Floating Dresser, 1960 Condition: In good condition Beautiful
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Dains Teak Wooden Hallway Set Mirror with Floating Dresser, 1960
Dains Teak Wooden Hallway Set Mirror with Floating Dresser, 1960
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H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 11.82 in
Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Hutch BARLEY TWIST Jacobean Farmhouse
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Welsh Dresser Sideboard Hutch BARLEY TWIST Jacobean Farmhouse. Direct from England
Category

Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Antique, Chinese Raise Carved Dresser with Mirror
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique raise carved dresser was made from solid Teak wood. It was very popular in Shanghai
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Teak

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Welsh Dresser, Green Man, Scotland 1880, H1039
Located in Vancouver, BC
Separates into two pieces Nice quality and in good condition H1039 Top 54"w x 8.5"d x 42"h Bottom 54"w x
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Chest Dresser Chifferobe by Dillingham att. to Baughman c 1960/1970s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Great two door over two drawer chifforobe dresser, made by Dillingham, design possibly Milo
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Commode or Dresser With 4 Large Drawers in Style of Noble Biedermeier Furniture
Located in Seattle, WA
Commode Or Dresser with 4 Large Drawers In Style Of Noble Biedermeier Furniture With Hand Cut
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Chest of Drawers Natural Finish
Located in Brea, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a natural finish. The eco-friendly dresser
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Reclaimed Wood

Custom Reclaimed Elm Wood Chest of Drawers Walnut Finish
Located in Brea, CA
Our dresser is custom made from reclaimed elm wood in a dark walnut finish, The eco-friendly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Reclaimed Wood

Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Furniture co. Labeled in drawer. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Measures 42" wide x 18" D x 58" High.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
have posted the companion dresser/credenza in a separate listing. 42"W x 18" D x 54" H
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Norma Kamali OMO Parachute Jacket Khaki Green Color Block Rare Vintage 80s HTF
By Norma Kamali, OMO Norma Kamali
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage Norma Kamali parachute jacket, likely made in the early 80s. Made from Khaki
Category

1980s Unknown Jackets

20th Century Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brugge, BE
style. Throughout his career, he crafted a wide range of furniture pieces including dressers, desks
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

CENTURY Chin Hua by Raymond Sobota Asian Chinoiserie "Cloud" Wall Mirror
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced dresser or wall mirror by top-quality furniture maker Century Furniture, from
Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Maple

19th Century Bedroom Set Italian Renaissance
Located in Buxton, GB
are 142 cm height x 42 x 37 cm Condition Report The Bedroom is over one hundred years old and is in
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

 19th Century Bedroom Set Italian Renaissance
 19th Century Bedroom Set Italian Renaissance
H 55.12 in W 70.87 in D 78.75 in
1890s Venetian Baroque Cabinet Chest of drawers console Handcarved Walnut Burl
Located in Vigonza, Padua
walnut inlaid All solid wood including bottom of the drawers and back Measure in cm : H 64 W 100 D 42.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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42in Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 42in dresser available at 1stDibs. Each 42in dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Find 178 options for an antique or vintage 42in dresser now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 42in dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 42in dresser, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Drexel, Lane Furniture and Milo Baughman each produced at least one beautiful 42in dresser that is worth considering.

How Much is a 42in Dresser?

A 42in dresser can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $295,091.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 42in Dresser
  • Couture ClosetsMarch 21, 2021
    Gucci size IT42 converts to a U.S. sized Medium or 6
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    American flags had 42 stars for a very brief period of time following the official statehood of Washington on November 11, 1889. When Idaho became a state on July 3, 1890, the flag had 43 stars. Only a small number of manufacturers produced flags with only 42 stars. You'll find a selection of antique American flags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A size 42 jacket refers to the inches across someone's chest. Depending on the brand, a 42 could be a large or an extra large.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A highboy dresser typically consists of two chests of drawers stacked on top of one another with the larger on the bottom. The two pieces can either be permanently fused or come apart.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A highboy dresser is a tall or double chest of drawers. This piece of furniture typically features an upper chest that sits on top of a wider chest. There are many antique, new and vintage highboy dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bombe dresser is a type of case good furniture with a specific shape that became popular during the mid 18th century in France. Pieces feature two or more rows of drawers and show off curves along their sides, fronts and bases. Most bombe dressers are low so that you can hang a mirror over top. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bombe dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Bombay dresser is a French chest of drawers that has a distinctive curvy or bow shape. The dressers are embellished with hand-painted designs. On 1stDibs, shop for a variety of vintage and antique Bombay dressers today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sheraton dresser refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An armoire dresser is essentially a huge cupboard that, as a mobile closet, is most commonly used to keep clothes tidy and out of the way. When it comes to storage, the average armoire includes a little bit of everything, from plenty of hanging space to shelves and drawers. For antique, vintage and new armoire dressers, shop on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    lowboy dresser is a type of dressing table. It's typically a small table that is shorter and narrower than a standard dresser, with one or two rows of drawers.

    Lowboys are sometimes referred to as vanities. Vanity tables have also been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them, and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity, vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    A chesser dresser is used informally to refer to a cross between a chest and a dresser. Chessers are large pieces of storage furniture. They typically offer a mixture of drawers in that the drawer boxes come in a range of sizes for convenience (deeper drawers in the bottom drawer row of a chesser are great for storing larger pieces of clothing or textiles).

    Find antique and vintage dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An MCM dresser is a dresser made during the mid-century modern era. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of mid-century modern dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Serpentine is another word for something that is snakelike or curved. A serpentine dresser features a curved front that visually undulates. This style was very popular in the Rococo period. Shop a collection of Rococo furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A triple dresser is a furniture piece with three rows of drawers and is wider compared to a double dresser, which is taller. It usually comes with a mirror. Vintage dressers and other storage furniture will add an elegant feel to your home's interiors. Find antique and vintage dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Historically, apothecary dressers were used by pharmacists to store medicines and tools. The dresser featured small compartment drawers perfect for housing tinctures and treatments. Today, apothecary dressers exude antique and rustic charm and can be a perfect complement to your home décor. Shop a collection of apothecary furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    A gentleman's dresser is a piece of storage furniture that is characterized by specific attributes. It features a tall cabinet area ideally sized for hanging trousers, suits and ties, and smaller drawers for organizing items like socks, undergarments and handkerchiefs. This type of furniture is also sometimes referred to as a gentleman's chest. Find an assortment of gentleman's dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A highboy dresser is used to store clothing and other items. A highboy looks like two chests of drawers stacked on top of one another. Traditionally, the bottom one is wider. Browse a range of vintage highboy dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low dresser is also sometimes called a lowboy. Low dressers are low-profile chests of drawers — they’re essentially waist-high dressing tables or vanities with one or two rows of drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low dressers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A double dresser has nearly the same form and function as a typical dresser, but with two columns of drawers instead of just one.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers. A wardrobe can usually be found positioned on top of a tallboy, which is yet another type of dresser.

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