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Dresser Chest by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel modernist three drawer dresser chest. Walnut cabinet with pull rings sitting on a brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Raymond Loewy Dresser Chest
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century dresser chest designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co. in ebonized solid oak
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Rosewood 6 Drawer Double Dresser/Chest, 1960
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll Rosewood 6 drawer double dresser/chest, 1960. Beautifully restored.
Measures 73
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Rosewood
Red Lacquer Painted Bombay Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Maslow Freen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombay painted dresser chest of drawers.
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Chest or Sideboard, Walnut
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern dresser, chest or sideboard, walnut
A Mid-Century Modern dresser having
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
Edmond Spence Blonde Birch Swedish Cabinet Dresser Chest Drawers MINT!
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Edmond Spence Blonde Birch Swedish Cabinet Dresser Chest Drawers MINT!
Hidden set of fitted drawers
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Birch
Kling 6 Drawers SOLID Mahogany 50" Tall Chippendale Style Dresser Chest MINT
By Henkel Harris
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kling 6 Drawers SOLID Mahogany 50" Tall Chippendale Style Dresser Chest MINT
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Tall Mahogany Highboy Chippendale Style Queen Ann Legs 11 Drawers Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall Mahogany Highboy Chippendale Style Queen Ann Legs 11 Drawers Dresser Chest
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 80 in W 39 in D 20 in
Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
Category
19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Maple & Mahogany Dresser Chest Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Maple & Mahogany Dresser Chest Credenza. Item features six
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
H 33 in W 70 in D 19 in
Antique German Biedermeier Cherry Dresser Chest of Drawers Console 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German Biedermeier dresser / chest of drawers / console. Made of cherry featuring
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Cherry
1970s Danish Modern Teak Gentleman's Dresser Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Mid century dresser chest made of teak wood in the style of Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Teak
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Dressers / Chests of Drawers
Category
20th Century Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
H 27 in W 21.75 in D 14.5 in
Solid Mahogany Brass Drop Pulls Federal High Boy Dresser Chest of Drawers MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Mahogany Brass Drop Pulls Federal High Boy Dresser Chest of Drawers MINT!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 65.5 in W 44.5 in D 18.5 in
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern 10 Drawer Blonde Mahogany Large Dresser Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern 10 Drawer Blonde Mahogany Large Dresser Chest. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany
H 42 in W 71 in D 20 in
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest
By Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Countryside, IL
Lawrence Peabody for Nemschoff Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest
This chest measures: 41.75 wide x
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Side by Side Dresser Chest of Drawers Chifforobe
By Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak side by side dresser chest of drawers chifforobe credenza.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Teak
H 45 in W 42 in D 19 in
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
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Cane, Wood
Henredon Empire Neoclassical Marble Top Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henredon Empire Neoclassical Marble Top Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser Chest Commode. Item features 4
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
H 35.5 in W 50 in D 22.5 in
Antique Dutch Whitewashed Pine Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique early 1900s Dutch pine dresser chest of drawers with a white lime waxed finish. The
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern White Campaign Dresser / Chest of Drawers, America, Brass
A fine example of
Category
Late 20th Century American Campaign Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 64 in D 18 in
Vintage English Edwardian Style Mahogany Pinwheel Inlay 3 Drawer Dresser Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Edwardian Style Mahogany Pinwheel Inlay 3 Drawer Dresser Chest. Item features 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 37 in D 18.5 in
Light Wood Baker 8 Drawers 67" Tall Highboy Dresser Chest Solid Brass Pulls MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Light Wood Baker 8 Drawers 67" Tall Highboy Dresser Chest Solid Brass Pulls MINT
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 67 in W 40 in D 19 in
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
Category
1930s American Art Deco Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign Style Ebonized Mahogany Brass Inlay Two Drawers Small Dresser Chest Mint!
Category
20th Century Unknown Campaign Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 25.5 in W 41 in D 19 in
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Dresser, Chest, Sideboard, Maison Jansen Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Dresser, Chest, Sideboard, Maison Jansen Style
Recently lacquered
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Bronze
H 32.25 in W 68.5 in D 19.25 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Style Highboy Dresser Chest Double Door
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Mid-Century Modern campaign style highboy dresser chest double door compartment Mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Danish Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Danish dresser chest of drawers
This dresser measures: 34.25
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie
Offered is a walnut tall chest of drawers made
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Sculptural High-Boy Dresser, Chest, Walnut
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern American designer sculptural high-boy dresser, chest, walnut
Measures: 50.5H x
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
H 50.5 in W 44 in D 20 in
Drexel Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls Dovetail Drawers Dresser Chest MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Bombay Style Heavy Brass Drop Pulls Dovetail Drawers Dresser Chest MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 34 in D 18 in
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers MINT!
Category
20th Century North American French Provincial Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 27 in W 20 in D 14 in
Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Oxford Cherry Dresser Chest
By Statton Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
This is an authentic Oxford cherry dresser chest hand made by Statton Trutype Americana from the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hepplewhite Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Bombay Style Burl Wood 3 Drawer Marble Top Console Dresser Chest MINT
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Revival Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 34 in W 40 in D 21 in
Haywood Wakefield Encore Dresser / Chest Mirror
By Leo Jiranek
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A rare dresser chest moveable mirror with solid maple frame and slanted mirror surface for the top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Marble Top Black Lacquer Brass Mounts 4 Drawer Bombay Dresser Chest Drawers Mint
By Baker Furniture Company, Weiman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marble top black lacquer brass mounts 4 drawer Bombay dresser chest drawers mint!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 40 in D 17 in
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
Category
1990s British George II Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 8 Drawers Floating Dresser/Chest of Drawers. Circa 1970s.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 8 Drawers Floating Dresser/Chest of Drawers. Circa 1970s.
Features faux
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Steel
H 17 in W 46 in D 17.5 in
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Refinished
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser, chest of drawers
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
H 28.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Bombe Commode Dresser Chest. Item features a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
H 36.5 in W 48 in D 22 in
G Plan - V.B. Wilkins Mid Century Small Dresser / Chest London
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice sized three drawer wooden dresser chest with satin black cut out base giving the piece a
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
Italian Made Louis XVI Style Ormolu Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Italian Made Louis XVI Style Ormolu Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Dimensions : 56" Wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Satinwood
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Dresser Chest
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph
Category
1940s American Louis XV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 33.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.5 in
Early 20th Century French Satinwood Inlaid Louis XV Style Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century French Satinwood Inlaid Louis XV Style Dresser Chest Commode
Dimensions : 53
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
H 37 in W 53 in D 22 in
1960s T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Three Drawers Mahogany Dresser Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern three drawers mahogany dresser chest.
This chest looks
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 36 in D 20.5 in
vintage dresser chest of drawers sideboard 70s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage dresser chest of drawers sideboard 70s Danish
70s sideboard in pine. Danish cabinet
Category
1970s Danish Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Pine
19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
Category
19th Century George II Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 60.5 in W 28 in D 18 in
Pair of Cream Painted Louis XVI Style Commodes, Nightstands, Dressers, Chests
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Cream Painted Louis XVI Style Commodes, Nightstands, Dressers, Chests. Maison Jansen in
Category
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 37 in W 50.5 in D 20 in
1920's French Louis XV Style Marble Top Kingwood Inlaid Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's French Louis XV Style Marble Top Kingwood Inlaid Dresser Chest Commode
Dimensions : 50
Category
1920s Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
H 38 in W 50 in D 23.5 in
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style French Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Inlaid Marble Top Dresser Chest Commode
Dimensions
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Kingwood
H 35.5 in W 47.5 in D 21.25 in
Drexel Campaign Highboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Fulton, CA
A Drexel Campaign style highboy chest of drawers. Circa. 1970's. Quality materials and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Oak
Empire Dresser Chest of Drawers Solid Cherry
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautifully crafted Empire style solid cherry wood chest of drawers. Dovetail joints, turned legs
Category
Early 20th Century American Empire Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
Thomasville Arched Eight Dresser Chest with Clock
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This chest has five drawers on the exterior and three hidden behind the clock. The drawers are
Category
2010s American American Classical Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb Calvin Linear Group Dresser, Chest, Commode, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Calvin Linear Group Dresser, Chest, Commode, Mid-Century Modern
American, 1917-1969
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.5 in W 36.13 in D 18 in
Councill Mahogany Banded & Inlaid Top Three Drawer Low Boy Dresser Chest MINT!
By Councill
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Councill Mahogany Banded & Inlaid Top Three Drawer Low Boy Dresser Chest MINT!
Category
20th Century American American Classical Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Brass
H 27 in W 29 in D 18 in
William Hinn Exoskeleton Dresser Chest Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
This striking mid-century modern dresser, designed by William Hinn in 1950s Sweden, is a true
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Walnut
Marge Carson Marble Top Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Marge Carson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling wood veneered four drawer dresser or chest of drawers featuring a thick slab marble top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Used Dresser Chest
Materials
Marble
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Used Dresser Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic used dresser chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every used dresser chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer used dresser chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each used dresser chest bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one used dresser chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, George Nelson and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Used Dresser Chest?
Prices for a used dresser chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $375,426, while the average can fetch as much as $3,129.
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 Used Dresser Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a chest dresser called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024What 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.
- What are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024The 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers 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, 2024The 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, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
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