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Boho Chic Off White Faux Bamboo Dresser With Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage bohemian faux bamboo dresser with matching mirror. Features faux wicker drawer
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dressers

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

Boho Chic Wicker Off White Pink and Gray Highboy Dresser
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage boho chic bamboo rattan and wicker Highboy dresser. Features an off white and
Category

1990s Philippine Dressers

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Boho Chic off White Wicker Glass Top Dresser with Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage boho chic wicker dresser with a matching mirror and glass top. Feature an off white
Category

Vintage 1980s Bohemian Dressers

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Mirror, Wood

Vintage French Off White Painted and Distressed Three Drawer Dresser
Located in Sheridan, CO
This chest features a serpentine front, cabriole legs and scroll feet. The Vintaged white finish is
Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Off-White Lacquered Landstrom 12 Drawer Dresser with Copper Pulls
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful and rare twelve drawer Landstrom dresser. Chinoiserie styling, gorgeous copper hardware
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Copper

Louis XVI Style Painted Dresser, Mid-Century Modern, Commode, Bronze, off White
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style Painted Dresser, Mid-Century Modern, Commode, Bronze, Off White An off linen
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Bronze

American of Martinsville Chinoiserie Dressser Off-White Lacquer over Mahogany
By American of Martinsville
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Mid-Century Modern dresser by American of Martinsville. Features black lacquer base with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage White Lacquer over Wood Gentlemen's Sculptural Chest Dresser or Cabinet
Located in North Miami, FL
chest or dry bar was at one time 8 years ago with high gloss white lacquer over wood. The hinges have
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

"Elaine" White Oak 6 Drawer Low Boy Dresser, Mid-Century Modern Styling
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
influence. The dresser pictured is in white oak, but it's available in any other species (i.e. walnut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Hollywood Regency Three Drawer Campaign Dresser
Located in Trenton, NJ
exudes both charm and functionality. In its original off-white finish with golden brass campaign hardware
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Metal

Rosewood and Mahogany Triple Dresser by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Harvey Probber large dresser or cabinet. The triple dresser features a mahogany case with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Unusual postmodern American waterfall laminate dresser / sideboard 1980s
Located in Hastings, GB
An unusual double-waterfall shaped postmodern dresser / sideboard with 8 drawers. The laminate
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Laminated Compact Dresser. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Laminated Compact Dresser. Circa 1960s Features a compact size perfect
Category

Vintage 1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Art Deco French Burled Inlaid Dresser or Bureau
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant ,French Art Deco burled dresser or bureau with inlaid birch wood, handmade , signed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Three Drawer Chest Dresser Leather Drawer Faces
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Deland, FL
original padded off-white "leather cloth" upholstery squares on the faces this elegant dresser provides
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ello Cabinet 1970s Mirrored Cabinet
By Ello Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
and pulls. Left side has two doors and drawer, right side one door with shelf. Interior is off-white
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror

Ello Cabinet 1970s Mirrored Cabinet
Ello Cabinet 1970s Mirrored Cabinet
H 29.75 in W 39.75 in D 20.5 in
Shabby Chic Gold Decorated Off White Painted French Provincial Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French provincial gold and off white painted 4 drawers dresser.
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Faux bamboo off white lacquer scallop shape art deco pulls high chest dresser.
By McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Restored mid century modern Faux bamboo off-white lacquer five drawers hi chest dresser with Art
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Danish 1880s Off White Painted Serpentine Front Chest with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
captivating mottled pattern, a harmonious mix of off-white and light to medium grays. This unique finish
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Glazed Crackled Studio Ceramic Off White and Gray Lamp Italian Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
's is great for a desk, console, dresser or buffet. It has a wonderful glazed crackle finish. There
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Painted French Dresser
Located in Cirencester, GB
We have added the off white painted pattern detail to this lovely authentic antique 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine

19th Century Painted French Dresser
19th Century Painted French Dresser
H 54.53 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Dresser for Herman Miller 3 Available
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection with original off-white "leather cloth
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Faux Leather, Mahogany

Vintage pill shaped cream lacquer sideboard / dresser w drawers, 1980s american
Located in Hastings, GB
Gorgeous pill-shaped Deco Revival sideboard or dresser with six large drawers, 1980s American
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

1970s Milo Baughman Style Rosewood, Laminate, and Aluminum Tall Dresser/Cabinet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed with influence from iconic midcentury designers like Milo Baughman, this dresser or
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Milo Baughman Style Rosewood, Laminate, and Aluminum Cabinet or Dresser
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dresser sets itslef apart with its contrasting materials and great design. 6 large drawers are set into a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Auguste Mouzin Ceramic Toiletry Dresser Bowl, Pitcher and Boxes Set
By Mouzin Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Auguste Mouzin et Cie, Belgium, designed and manufactured this lovely Art Deco bedroom or dresser
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
striations and veins of white coming through. This piece is truly a show stopper and will certainly be a
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mid-20th Hollywood Regency Credenza or Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furn
By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco credenza or dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

White Lacquer, Walnut and Brass Mid-Century Cabinet
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Miami, FL
A solid walnut off-white lacquered Mid-Century Modern small credenza or oversized night stand made
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pivoting White Painted Mirror
Located in New Rochelle, NY
You are viewing an original 19th century pivoting mirror. The original white chip paint has great
Category

Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

Nice white vintage metal lamp/desk lamp in Bauhaus style from the 1960s
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this very nice white vintage metal lamp/desk lamp in Bauhaus style from the 1960s. This
Category

Vintage 1950s Bauhaus Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Romance Heroine in White Satin Fath on Stairs, Wide -- Photographed in 1953 at the French country
Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Anne Gunning, Fath White Ball Gown with Black Gloves, 1953
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Romance Heroine in White Satin Fath on Stairs, Wide -- Photographed in 1953 at the French country
Category

1950s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Giclée

Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp, Matte White Glaze with Walnut Base
By Gordon & Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
a dresser or bedside table. This signed Martz #85-51 lamp comes in a matte white glaze with an
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Louis Poulsen NJP Mini by Nendo, Oki Sato
By Nendo, Oki Sato, Louis Poulsen
Located in New York, NY
and user-centric design. The NJP Mini fits perfectly on a windowsill, a large bookcase, a dresser, a
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made black and white (off-white) shagreen style covered jewelry box. Box has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Resin

Jewelry Box
Jewelry Box
H 3.38 in W 11.63 in D 6.32 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Server Buffet Sideboard
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Louis XV French Style Inlaid White Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode Dimensions : 50" Wide X 33.5
Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Rustic 19th century painted Swedish pine cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic 19th century painted swedish pine dresser base circa 1880. Here we offer a piece of rural
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Cupboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #6
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
This artisan table lamp will impeccably complement a console or dresser in a modern setting
Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #6
Totem Table Lamp by Mascia Meccani #6
H 19.69 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers: Vintage Elegance Reimagined
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
charm but also meets modern functional standards. The dresser features an elegant custom dark grey color
Category

Vintage 1960s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Forst Cabinet
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
, concealing two marble shelves to store items that deserve a special setting. The dresser has a TIP-ON opening
Category

2010s Polish Cabinets

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Steel

Forst Cabinet
Forst Cabinet
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Forst Grooved Cabinet & Marble Shelf
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
, concealing two marble shelves to store items that deserve a special setting. The dresser has a TIP-ON opening
Category

2010s Polish Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Steel

Forst Grooved Cabinet & Marble Shelf
Forst Grooved Cabinet & Marble Shelf
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Forst Cabinet & Marble Shelf
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
, concealing two marble shelves to store items that deserve a special setting. The dresser has a TIP-ON opening
Category

2010s Polish Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Steel

Forst Cabinet & Marble Shelf
Forst Cabinet & Marble Shelf
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Forst Grooved Cabinet
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
, concealing two marble shelves to store items that deserve a special setting. The dresser has a TIP-ON opening
Category

2010s Polish Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Steel

Forst Grooved Cabinet
Forst Grooved Cabinet
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century modern Side Table and Night Stand
Located in Vancouver, WA
perfectly with our dresser No.4 and Bed No. 3 & No. 5. The drawers can be made with push to open hardware
Category

2010s Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Forst Sideboard
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
FORST SIDEBOARD is an impressive and functional dresser. On the left, it has a large TIP-ON drawer
Category

2010s Polish Sideboards

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Steel

Forst Sideboard
Forst Sideboard
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Forst Grooved Sideboard
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
FORST SIDEBOARD is an impressive and functional dresser. On the left, it has a large TIP-ON drawer
Category

2010s Polish Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Steel

Forst Grooved Sideboard
Forst Grooved Sideboard
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Large Pair of Art Deco Style Alabaster & Wrought Iron Wall Sconces w. Roses
Located in Lisse, NL
with the hand-crafted rose motifs and the creamy white, alabaster shades with their organic, natural
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Iron

French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and funky little Mid-Century dresser. The body is composed of two circular drum-like
Category

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

French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
. All joints are hand sculpted to blend together. Any of our dressers and nightstands complement this
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
. All joints are hand sculpted to blend together. Any of our dressers and nightstands complement this
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Fratelli Toso Murano Opalescent Blue Fade Italian Ribbed Art Glass Pitcher Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown opalescent blue to white Italian art glass pitcher or vase
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Ello Credenza in Gunmetal Stainless & Smoked Mirror with Pair Wall Mirrors
By Ello Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
by a single removable shelf. Interiors in white laminate. Completing the package includes a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Accent Boudoir Lamps Made in Italy
Located in South Charleston, WV
to the internal white which results in excellent diffusion of light. Bulbs of regular size can be
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

"Centro" revolving bookcase, by Claudio Salocchi, Ed. Sormani, Italy, circa 1960
By Luigi Sormani, Claudio Salocchi
Located in Paris, FR
Modular pivoting central bookcase, elements in off-white lacquered wood, central upright in black
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Vintage Paul McCobb Credenza: A Masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern Elegance
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sophistication ideal for both modern and classic decors. Its surface is crowned with a flat polished white marble
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
. All joints are hand sculpted to blend together. Any of our dressers and nightstands complement this
Category

2010s American Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Metal and Glass Italian Targetti Sankey Table and Floor Light
Located in Lisse, NL
. The combination of the white metal base, the chrome stems and the wonderful and mint, glass shades
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

"Forgotten Bedroom", contemporary, field, sunset, greens, blues, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Natick, MA
tracks. A green chair, a dresser and a mirror (reflecting a night sky with stars and a moon), small side
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Off White Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal off white dresser for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every off white dresser was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an off white dresser, we have 33 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer off white dresser, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An off white dresser is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one off white dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but Caiafa, Davis Cabinet Company and John Widdicomb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Off White Dresser?

An off white dresser can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,995, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $85,000.
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  • 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.

    Find vintage and antique dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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
    Campaign-style dressers are pieces of storage furniture that collapse, break apart or fold up, so that you can easily travel with them. The furnishings originated during the Georgian and Victorian periods in England. Officers in the British military were among the first to use them. On 1stDibs, find a range of campaign style dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What you display on a Welsh dresser is largely a matter of personal preference. Historically, people used the pieces to show off dinnerware, but you can arrange sculptures, decorative accents, collectibles and other items on the shelves. Find a range of Welsh dressers on 1stDibs.

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