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Teak Midcentury Danish Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
piece. Two matching dressers are also available for sale (sold separately). Measurements: 29.5? wide
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Teak Midcentury Danish Tall Dresser
Teak Midcentury Danish Tall Dresser
H 43 in W 29.5 in D 16.5 in
Georgian Oak Dresser with Rack
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
the traditional manner before being offered for sale. Dressers are generally regarded as
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Dresser with Rack
Georgian Oak Dresser with Rack
H 79.5 in W 62.5 in D 18 in
Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
for sale this dresser base has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our trained antique
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Small 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
H 30.75 in W 59.25 in D 15.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Tall Walnut Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
today. Matching long dressers also available for sale (sold separately). Measurements: 34″ Long x 18
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Georgian 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
items which we offer for sale this dresser base has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Georgian 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Georgian 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
H 31.75 in W 73.75 in D 19.5 in
1940's Art Deco Highboy Dresser
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern dresser for sale. From the late 1940’s, and made of mahogany. It was
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

1940's Art Deco Highboy Dresser
1940's Art Deco Highboy Dresser
H 46 in W 34 in D 20 in
Georgian 18th Century Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
items which we offer for sale this dresser base has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Tambour Door Dresser
By Danflex Systems
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dresser also available for sale (sold separately). Measurements: 73″ W x 19″ D x 28 1/2″ H
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Walnut Chrome Lane Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
any room. Matching tall Dresser and nightstand also available for sale (sold separately
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

18th Century Georgian Oak Dresser With Rack
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
which is exceptionally rare for a dresser of this period. As with all items which we offer for sale
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Dressers

Materials

Oak

1960s Mid-Century Modern Mayan Revival Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured in the 1960s by Bassett, and part of the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Tallboy Dresser Lane Tower Suite
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
any room. Matching Long Dresser and nightstand also available for sale (sold separately
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

1950's Mid-Century Modern Atomic Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's, and constructed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

1950's Mid-Century Modern Atomic Dresser
1950's Mid-Century Modern Atomic Dresser
H 31 in W 50.25 in D 17.25 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Dresser
By Morris of California
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this lovely original Mid-century Modern dresser for sale. It was professionally refinished
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Dresser Bombe Louis XV Commode
Located in Buxton, GB
information about a piece please do not hesitate to ask prior to purchasing. Our items available for sale
Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Dressers

Materials

Marble

Antique French Dresser Bombe Louis XV Commode
Antique French Dresser Bombe Louis XV Commode
H 33.08 in W 47.64 in D 21.66 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by Lane, and has been
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

1950's Mid-Century Modern Dresser W/ Metal Drawers
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Made of solid ash and solid brass, and has been professionally
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Dresser by Edmond Spence Sweden C1953
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and elegant 3 drawer dresser with a two door cabinet above. Have the original
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

1960's Hollywood Regency Basic Witz Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Basic Witz
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury dresser for sale. Manufactured by Basic Witz, and has been professionally
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

1950's Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dresser by Crawford
By Crawford Furniture
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Midcentury Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by Crawford Furniture, and made of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

1950's Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Burbank, CA
Original 1950's Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by American of Martinsville, and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

1939 Eliel Saarinen & Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Johnson Four Drawer Dresser
By Johnson Furniture Co., Eliel Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and beautifully restored Eliel Saarinen, J. Robert Swanson, and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

THE HACIENDA COLLECTION RUSTIC PINE DRESSER WITH PAIR DRAWERS & SHELVEs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Hacienda collection Pine light brown dresser with
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20th Century Mexican Country Dressers

Materials

Pine

Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Dresser in Bleached Mahogany, Cane Doors
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Dresser in Bleached Mahogany, Cane Doors Offered for sale is a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Prince Howard French Provincial Hollywood Regency Antique White Dresser Credenza
By Prince Howard Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent French Provincial or Hollywood Regency style antiqued or cerused white dresser or
Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Metal

1950's Mid-Century Modern Drexel Biscayne Walnut 11-Drawer Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by Drexel in the 1956, and is part of the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Important Gothic Revival Using 17th Century Panels Bookcase Dresser Cherubs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare and important Gothic Revival circa 1860 bookcase
Category

Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Dressers

Materials

Oak

Tommi Parzinger Lacquered Dresser With Brass Hardware for Willow and Reed
By Tommi Parzinger, Willow and Reed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare dresser designed by Tommi Parzinger. This example appears to be in original condition with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Reed, Lacquer

1970s Florence Knoll International 6 Drawer Credenza Dresser with Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous original 1970s Florence Knoll 6-drawer credenza/dresser, produced by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Vintage White Lacquer over Wood Gentlemen's Sculptural Chest Dresser or Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
cabinet is now on sale as it needs a total re -restoration of lacquer paint at your end. We again will not
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Walnut Chrome Lane HighBoy Wardrobe Chest of Drawers
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
addition to any room. Matching long Dresser and a pair of nightstands also available for sale (sold
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
years, this is the desk that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France
H 32.68 in W 56.3 in D 17.72 in
Cabinet to Collect Coins or Medals with Drawers in Wood, French 1930 Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
is Cabinet to collect coins or medals that your project needs. We have specialized in the sale of Art
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Italian Hardwood Cylinder Bureau Bookcase Desk with Must See Pictures
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this very fine 19th century Italian cylinder top Bureau
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

Elegant 1960s Dressing-Table and Make-Up Table Set with Stool
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Dressing-table and make-up table set with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Dresser Credenza Lane Tower Suite
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant dresser from the Lane furniture “tower suite”. This is a beautiful example of Mid
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Credenza Dresser Laminate Top
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
A classic Mid Century Modern walnut dresser or sideboard by Lane Furniture Company. This vintage
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Antique circa 1860 Ornately Hand Carved Burmese Temple Dresser Sideboard Cabinet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime, ornately hand carved Burmese Temple sideboard in
Category

Antique 1860s Burmese High Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Designer : Gilbert Rohde Model ; Dresser 4041 Honeymoon Furniture for Young America, Maker
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Rho Mobili D' Epoca Neoclassical Style Vitrine on Chest, Italy
By Rho Mobili d'Epoca 1
Located in Miami, FL
Rho Mobili D' Epoca Neoclassical Style Vitrine on Chest, Italy Offered for sale is a neoclassical
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Bronze

Italian Modernist Black Marble, Lapis, Tiger, Pink Rhodochrosite Butterfly Box
By Richard Blow
Located in North Miami, FL
the style of Richard Blow. This will be fabulous on a desk, dresser or cocktail table. PLEASE NOTE
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Pair of Natural Hippopatomus Teeth Mounted Bookends, Turn-of-the-Century
Located in Miami, FL
, mantel, dresser or shelf. Certainly a topic of conversation. The antique set of books shown in the
Category

Early 20th Century South African Bookends

Materials

Bone, Wood

Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane Offered for sale is an
Category

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

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair Mid-Century Walnut Chrome Lane Cabinets Nightstands
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Matching tall and long Dresser also available for sale (sold separately). Measurements: 28″ Wide x 22
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Rosewood Side End Table Lane Tower Suite
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
. Matching Long dresser and tall dresser also available for sale (sold separately). Measurements: 26″ Wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Bedroom Set Italian Renaissance
Located in Buxton, GB
stunning pieces, such as a matching dresser, a pair of nightstands, all with intricate heavily carved
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
Antique Mahogany Bedroom Set Italian Renaissance
Located in Buxton, GB
includes other stunning pieces, such as a matching dresser, a pair of nightstands, all with intricate
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Bedroom Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Box with Bronze Mounts, 1990s
By Oggetti
Located in Miami, FL
Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Box with Bronze Mounts, 1990s Offered for sale is an
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

14 LARGE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE ITALIAN APOTHECARY HABERDASHERY CHEMIST CERAMIC JARS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Jars

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Cork and Wood Sideboard with Mirror by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
sideboard. We also have a tall dresser and nightstand available from this collection for sale as well
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Cork

Hollywood Regency French Rope Oval Vanity Tray 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tray for cocktails, on a dresser, buffet or in a elegant cabinet or to add an exclusive accent in a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gilles Caffier Leather Clad Vanity Tray Made in France 2006
By Gilles Caffier
Located in Miami, FL
Gilles Caffier Leather Clad Vanity Tray Made in France, 2006 Offered for sale is an elegant
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather

STUNNING WARING & GILLOW TRIPLE MIRROR BURR WALNUT DRESSING TABLE j1
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Waring & Gillow Burr Walnut Dressing Table
Category

20th Century British Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Lanvin Arpege Store Display Factice Crystal Perfume Bottle, 4 pieces
By Jeanne Lanvin, Lanvin Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
vanity dresser or in the boudoir dressing area. The liquid in the bottle is colored water, not perfume
Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Crystal

Antique Chinese Lacquered Cabinet with Doors, Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
behind which sits a semi-hidden storage compartment. Made from natural wood and lacquered, this dresser
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair MCM Brutalist Brasilia Single Arch Mirrors 6130-01 Broyhill Premier Series
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Topeka, KS
matching dresser listed here for sale if it is still available. Mirror, Mirror on the wall… Am I seeing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom designed and built dresser/chest of drawers by Hans
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
H 30.75 in W 101 in D 21 in
Antique Pair of Restored Pugin Gothic Style circa 1840 Plant / Display Stands
By Pugin
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of restored antique circa 1840 Pugin Gothic
Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pine

French 18th Century Regence Ormolu-Mounted Commode by Etienne Doirat
By Etienne Doirat
Located in PARIS, FR
, stamped by Migeon, but attributed to Doirat from the former Eugène Kraemer collection, sale at Galerie
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Arts & Crafts Important Cotswold School Oak Refectory Table
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Petworth, GB
Barnsley makes a wishbone table for Stoneywell Cottage 1898. In the same sale at Bonhams from the same
Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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Dresser On Sale For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal dresser on sale for your home. Each dresser on sale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 75 options for an antique or vintage dresser on sale now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dresser on sale — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A dresser on sale made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. American of Martinsville, Bassett Furniture and Broyhill Brasilia each produced at least one beautiful dresser on sale that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dresser On Sale?

A dresser on sale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,648, while the lowest priced sells for $490 and the highest can go for as much as $388,639.

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 Dresser On Sale
  • 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).

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  • 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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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    A man's dresser is just called a dresser. There is typically no difference in design between dressers used by women and men. The term dresser refers to a type of storage furniture. It's typically used to connote a chest of drawers that is used primarily to store clothing

    Hundreds of years ago, the term gentleman's dresser was used to describe 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. 

    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. When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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