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Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Handsome American of Martinsville Tall Walnut Rosewood Dresser Chest of Drawers
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
dresser. We love the simple linear lines of this well crafted tall chest of drawers with built in rosewood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Classic Modernist Chest of Drawers or Dresser, American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Classic tall chest by Merton Gershun for his Dania collection manufactured by American of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Kittinger White Painted Tall 5 Drawers Chest Dresser
By Kittinger, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger painted dresser with dowel pulls. This is in distressed condition. Refinishing
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Tall Burled Dresser
Located in Annville, PA
This version of a Tall Burled Dresser, a design inspired form an eighteenth century English chest
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2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Burled Dresser
Tall Burled Dresser
H 48 in W 45 in D 22 in
Thomasville Cherry Wood Queen Anne Style Highyboy Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomasville Cherry Wood Queen Anne Style Highyboy Tall Chest Dresser. Item features a tall
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser
By John Stuart, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Tall High Boy Chest of 7 Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern tall teak dresser high chest of seven drawers cabinet. Excellent original condition
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers / Tall Dresser 1965
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers / Tall Dresser 1965 Add a touch of elegance and functionality to
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tall 6 Drawers Burl Wood Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of tall burl wood superior quality six drawers dresser in excellent condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Burl

Raymond Loewy Style Tall Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
The compact dressing cabinet / tall chest of drawers was designed by Raymond Loewy. The cabinet has
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic, Laminate, Wood

Raymond Loewy Style Tall Dresser
Raymond Loewy Style Tall Dresser
H 46.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.78 in
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo cassic style oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser
H 55.25 in W 36 in D 20 in
Italian Neo Classic Tall Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian Neoclassic styler mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers, the rectangular top above one
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...

Materials

Wood

Italian Neo Classic Tall Dresser
Italian Neo Classic Tall Dresser
H 62 in W 44 in D 20 in
Kindel 7 Drawers Fruitwood Heavy Brass Drop Pulls High Chest Tall Dresser Mint!
By Kindel Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kindel 7 drawers fruitwood heavy brass drop pulls high chest tall dresser mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Tall 8 Drawers Ebonized Mahogany Lingerie High Chest Dresser
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Compact design unmarked most likely Dunbar or Harvey Prober chest with solid brass round drop pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Kindel Milano Louis XVI Style 6 Drawer Highboy Cherry Wood Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kindel Milano Directoire French Louis XVI Style 6 Drawer Highboy Cherry Wood Tall Chest Dresser
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest / Dresser
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut gentleman's tall chest. Offered is an excellent example of American
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair Pierre Cardin Tall Wardrobe Chests of Drawers
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair of Pierre Cardin tall wardrobe dresser cabinets with double doors which open to
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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Coastal Style Painted Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern take on a classic silhouette, the tall dresser is painted in the Sea Salt finish and
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

Coastal Style Painted Tall Chest
Coastal Style Painted Tall Chest
H 56 in W 44 in D 19 in
Mid Century 5 Drawer Double Door Compartment Walnut Tall High Chest Dresser MINT
By American of Martinsville, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century 5 Drawer Double Door Compartment Walnut Tall Gentleman's High Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

American of Martinsville MCM Highboy / Dresser with Diamond Pattern Front
By American of Martinsville
Located in East Freetown, MA
Classic American of Martinsville diamond pattern front highboy. Dresser has three drawers in top
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1930s Antique Deco Style Curved Wavefront Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Antique Deco Style Curved Wave Front Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers This antique dresser is a must
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Wood

English George II Style Burled Oysterwood Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Gorgeous English George II Style Burled Oysterwood Dresser Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 46" Wide
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1990s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Dorothy Draper Espana Style Hollywood Regency Tall Chest of Drawers
By Dorothy Draper, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Dorothy Draper Espana for Henredon Heritage style tall chest. This Hollywood
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1960s Midcentury Tall High Boy Dresser United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Charleston, SC
A remarkable midcentury highboy dresser by United in very good vintage condition. Exceptional
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed piece of john widdicomb tall dresser with tamboured doors. This dresser is in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall Chest of Drawers/Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic early 20th century American modernist chest of drawers/dresser featuring drawers with wooden
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
By Eliel Saarinen, R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco highboy dresser with Machine-Age lines in its tiered appearance and curved edge
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Danish Teak Mid-Century Tall Dresser Gentleman’s Chest Wardrobe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful mid-century modern highboy, gentleman’s tall dresser, wardrobe, circa 1970’s. Don’t be
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Pennsylvania House Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest Bonnet Top Dresser
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Pennsylvania House Chippendale Chest on Chest with Bonnet Top chest of drawers in excellent
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
you could certainly use it as a tall, narrow dresser in your bedroom or dressing area. It would be a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
By Herman Miller
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode Dimensions : 52" Wide X
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Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 40" Wide
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Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Vintage "Dania" Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Built by genuine American craftsmen in the rolling hills of Virgnia, this tall chest of drawers features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Milling Road Banded Front Campaign Style Tall Chest of Drawers - Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Milling Road Tall Dresser by Baker. The dresser features a very nice
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20th Century American Campaign Dressers

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 45" Wide X
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

19th C. George III Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest on Chest 8 Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. George III Mahogany Highboy Tall Chest on Chest 8 Drawer Dresser. Item features 2 part
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown George III Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chest Of Drawers Nightstand Pair
Located in Forney, TX
proportions for a variety of different uses, including as tall bedside nightstands, bedroom dresser or
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Brown Jordan Rattan Tall Dresser
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Coastal tall chest of drawers. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan group and tagged
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Late 20th Century Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Thomasville Queen Anne Bonnet Top Maple Highboy Tall Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Highboy dresser by Thomasville in very nice vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s American Queen Anne Dressers

Materials

Maple

1935 Art Deco Monumental Dresser Sideboard or Chest of Drawers Solid Walnut
By Donald Deskey, Edward Wormley, Paul Frankl
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Art Deco monumental dresser, sideboard, or chest of drawers comprised of solid walnut
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

'Dania' Highboy Dresser by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville, c1960s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Chino Hills, CA
, and 44 inches tall, this versatile piece can easily double as a tall chest, offering ample storage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Burl Wood Campaign Tall Chest With Brass Butterfly Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage burl wood campaign style tall chest with brass butterfly design details. The chest of
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl

Kittinger French Regency Style Satinwood & Rosewood Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kittinger Satinwood & Rosewood French Regency Style Tall Chest Dresser Cabinet. Item features nine
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Dressers

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Mahogany Tall Chests - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional pair of vintage 1950s Coastal chest of drawers. Beautiful and tall Mahogany cabinets
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Eight Drawers Scandinavian Walnut Double Dresser on Tall Dowel Legs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish or Swedish Mid-Century Modern 8 drawers double dresser credenza on tall tempered legs and
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Tall Blue Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers from Denmark, circa 1770-80
Located in Round Top, TX
element of the era. This 4.5' tall chest has been restored, case is sturdy and drawers function with two
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Paint Decorated Mahogany Dresser Buffet Server Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous Maitland Smith Paint Decorated Mahogany Dresser Buffet Server Chest Dimensions : 34" Wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Adam Style Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Mahogany Tall Campaign Chest W/Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
as a gentleman's chest, highboy dresser, or office storage. Size: 4 ft.
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall Midcentury Mens Dresser Chest Johnson Furniture Attributed Paul Frankl
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An elegant midcentury Mens tall dresser by Johnson Furniture in a restored satin finish. We are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Classic English Tall Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stately chest is more than just a storage solution—it's a notable piece of decor that enhances
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Dressers

Materials

Wood

Classic English Tall Dresser
Classic English Tall Dresser
H 48 in W 42 in D 19 in
Mid-19th Century Tall Black Swedish Gustavian 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century MODERN Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / DRESSER Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut + White Gentlemen's Chest / dresser by Lawrence Peabody for Child Craft
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Chest of Drawers Dresser by Meredew Uk Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned piece with 6 dovetailed drawers and original brass toned handles. Tapered Legs. Makers mark in the back of the top drawer. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictu...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Tall Walnut Dresser with Spear Shaped Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Tall Walnut Dresser with Spear-Shaped Handles Offered for sale is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Provincial Cream Blue Paint Tall Narrow Custom Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial cream and blue painted tall narrow custom 65" chest dresser. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall mid-century dresser with sculpted handles. Four wide drawers, all in walnut grain, with short
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers
H 41.75 in W 36.25 in D 17.75 in
Henredon French Louis Philippe Style Cavalier Cherry Double Dresser Tall Chest
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon Furniture French Louis Philippe Style Chest of Drawers. The tall frame is made from
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Late 20th Century Louis Philippe Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Mid Century Modern G Plan Teak Tall Dresser Chest of Six Drawers Fresco 1966
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
A good tall Mid Century Modern G Plan teak chest of drawers from the Fresco range, 1966. The
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

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Tall Chest Of Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tall chest of dresser for your home. A tall chest of dresser — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a tall chest of dresser, we have 1049 options in-stock, while there are 28 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the tall chest of 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 tall chest of dresser, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one tall chest of dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but Drexel, Lane Furniture and American of Martinsville produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tall Chest Of Dresser?

Prices for a tall chest of dresser can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Tall Chest Of Dresser
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A tall dresser is called an armoire. Armoires are tall, free-standing cupboards that can be rectangular or square and narrow or broad. Shop different styles of antique, vintage and modern armories on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    What a chest dresser is called varies. Some people refer to this type of storage furniture as a bureau or chest of drawers. It's also correct to simply call one a dresser or a chest. Shop a large selection of dressers from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A tall narrow dresser is also likely called a chest of drawers. Standard chests of drawers are tall and narrow. 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. Find dressers and chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024
    The difference between a chest and a dresser is that 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.

    The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. 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. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    The 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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