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Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sulaco three drawer dresser features an elevated blend of clean lines with its organic form all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash, Oak, Walnut

Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser
Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser
H 33 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
Midcentury Three Drawer Dresser Attr. Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in Trenton, NJ
your home. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this remarkable midcentury Three-Drawer Dresser
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Vista of California, Three-Drawer Dresser
By Vista Furniture, D. R. Bates & Jackson Gregory Jr.
Located in San Diego, CA
A three drawer dresser or chest of drawers by Vista of California. Completely restored. Dark brown
Category

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

Small Paul McCobb Planner Group Three Drawer Dresser in Tobacco Maple Finish
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group three drawer dresser in tobacco maple finish with brass knobs
Category

Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century “Simplex” Three Drawer Dresser or Nightstand by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Trenton, NJ
storage solutions for any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this three drawer dresser
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Three Drawer Dresser with Free Form Parchment Design
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian mid-century three drawer dresser in the manner of Gio Ponti's chests for the Royal Hotel
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Parchment Paper

Spring Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Three Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three-drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay spiral leaf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Rare Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Dresser in Mahogany by Harvey Probber, USA
By Harvey Probber
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts functional and aesthetically pleasing this perfectly minimalist three-drawer dresser
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Three Drawer Dresser in Teak
Located in Emeryville, CA
dresser's inherent elegance. Each drawer's effortless functionality adds practicality to its beauty
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

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 rubbed through and distressed to allow the natural beauty of the wood beneath to s...
Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Brass

Walnut Three-Drawer Dresser by John Kapel for Glenn of California
By John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a professionally restored 3-drawer cabinet designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California.       
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

French Regency Louis XVI Gold Gilt Three-Drawer Dresser or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style chest of drawers or commode 20th century Ornate carved gold giltwood, with original hardware. Measures: 51.75" W x 19" D x 34" H. ...
Category

20th Century Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Madurese Polychrome Three-Drawer Dresser with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian polychrome dresser from Madura with carved drawers and verdigris highlights
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Pair of Gustavian Three Drawer Dressers with Faux Marble Tops
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair Of Light Grey Gustavian Chest of Drawers With 3 Drawer Dressers, Brass Hardware and with Faux
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Mid Century Cerused Oak Three Drawer Dresser with Brass Handles
By Mengel Furniture Co., (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
Chic diminutive dresser, having three drawers with recessed brass pulls. The solid oak case is in
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Welsh George II Period Oak Three Drawer Dresser with Turned Legs
Located in Wells, ME
Welsh George II period oak low dresser with turned legs, three drawers, shaped skirt and molded top
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Welsh George II Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
Clean lined three drawer dresser. Elliptical inset drawer openings and four brass-clad mahogany
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Pencil Reed Three Drawer Cabinet, Original Finish with "Arch" Design
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Two pencil reed rattan three drawer dressers in their original finish with "Arch" design on the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Wood

Pair of lacquered linen dressers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lacquered linen and brass three-drawer dressers.
Category

Antique 1880s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of lacquered linen dressers
Pair of lacquered linen dressers
H 30.25 in W 39 in D 22 in
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Dresser
Located in Oakland, CA
Three-drawer dresser crafted from rich, dark rosewood with bookmatched grain and set on tapered
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Dresser
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Dresser
H 28.5 in W 36.13 in D 18.13 in
Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Dresser Aluminum Ring Pulls
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

Dresser by Maison Regain
By Maison Regain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic three drawer dresser by Maison Regain from France, 1970's. Made of solid elm wood showing
Category

Mid-20th Century French Dressers

Materials

Elm

Dresser by Maison Regain
Dresser by Maison Regain
H 37.75 in W 23.75 in D 20 in
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern solid Oak 3 Drawer dressers Denmark
By Dyrlund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of mid century Danish modern Solid Oak three-drawer dressers. Great simple design
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Style Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th Century French style three drawer dresser with detailed brass hardware. Each drawer face is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dressers

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Dresser T Pulls and Iron Base
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Custom Build Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made painted three-drawer dresser base with paneled back. This can be made to your chosen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English George IV Dressers

Materials

Pine

Custom Build Painted Dresser Base
Custom Build Painted Dresser Base
H 32 in W 76 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Black Lacquer Dressers Brass Knobs
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three-drawer dresser by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Paul McCobb 3 Drawer Cabinet Dresser Credenza Tobacco Maple Brass
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage midcentury Paul McCobb three-drawer dresser credenza with (2) cabinets on each end that has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Bow Front Dresser, circa 1920s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style bow front three-drawer dresser By Widdicomb USA
Category

Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Brass

Romweber French Rococo Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Parcel Painted Dresser, 1930s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style three drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Romweber USA
Category

Vintage 1930s American Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Chest Of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Smart modern three-drawer dresser on a wide demilune base. Base is standing on three black painted
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Italian Art Deco Chest Of Drawers
Italian Art Deco Chest Of Drawers
H 29.6 in W 55 in D 20 in
Giorgio Collection European Curly Eucalyptus Dresser in High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Dresser. Three-drawer dresser of European curly eucalyptus veneer in a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Three Drawer Chest Dresser Leather Drawer Faces
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model 4140 three drawer dresser designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern decorative olive lacquer brass drop pulls small three drawer dresser bachelor
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Komodo Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Midcentury style solid oak, ofram veneer, and Komodo embossed leather panelled three drawer dresser
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Komodo Dresser
Midcentury Komodo Dresser
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Holi - World's First Ai Generated Bone Inlay Dresser
Located in New York, NY
our exquisite bone inlay three drawer dresser. This stunning piece represents the culmination of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Bone, Wood

Midcentury Komodo Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century style solid Oak, Ofram veneer, and Komodo embossed leather paneled three drawer dresser
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Komodo Dresser
Midcentury Komodo Dresser
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
Matched Pair Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Chests with Rare Hanging Jewelry Box
Located in Buffalo, NY
" during the mid-20th century. Vintage midcenury Paul McCobb Planner group dresser Three-drawer
Category

Vintage 1950s Dressers

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dresser Chest by Drexel
Dresser Chest by Drexel
H 30 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Teak Cabinet & Dresser w/ Acrylic Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish teak companion cabinets set on clear acrylic legs. Two door cabinet and three drawer dresser
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Teak

Teak Cabinet & Dresser w/ Acrylic Legs
Teak Cabinet & Dresser w/ Acrylic Legs
H 29.75 in W 23.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Wicker Highboy Dresser
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Trenton, NJ
sustainable lifestyle. Matching three drawer dresser and mirror also available- contact seller for details
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Dressers

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Vintage Wicker Highboy Dresser
Vintage Wicker Highboy Dresser
H 49.25 in W 30.25 in D 18.25 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tone Dresser in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Peabody, MA
Three drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with two-tone contrasting Honduran mahogany
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Hollywood Regency Three Drawer Campaign Dresser
Located in Trenton, NJ
classic charm or to add the available matching nightstands this three drawer campaign style bachelor's
Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Metal

French Transition Style Dresser Freshly Lacquered Gray with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly lacquered in gray French transition style three-drawer dresser with original marble top
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Marble, Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Three Drawer Mirrored Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very glamorous Hollywood Regency style three drawer chest of drawers. Completely mirrored on three
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Acid-Etched Brass with Ebony Lacquer Dressers by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in San Diego, CA
An exquisite and rare pair of acid-etched brass with ebony lacquer three drawer dressers / commodes
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Rare Bedroom Set by Martin Fineman for Multiplex Modern
By Martin Fineman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Superb pair of Martin Fineman designed end tables and three-drawer dresser date to 1947. Made for
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Acid-Etched Brass with Ebony Lacquer Dressers by Bernhard Rohne
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in San Diego, CA
An nice and rare pair of acid-etched brass with ebony lacquer three drawer dressers / commodes by
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Solid Birch Dresser or Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Three-Drawer Long Dresser
By Gubi, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman series 62 three-drawer long dresser. Designed in 1952 by Grossman, this is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Three Drawer Vanity Dresser
Located in Emeryville, CA
features a top-opening vanity with a mirror, a single smaller drawer inside, and three larger drawers below
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Pair of Neoclassical Faux Painted Commodes by Nierman Weeks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of faux painted Neoclassical three drawer dressers by Nierman weeks. Black finish with a faint
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Quadra Red Drawer Dresser
By Marie Maison
Located in Milan, IT
A singular piece of absolute elegance, this drawer dresser will make a statement in a modern and
Category

2010s Italian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Quadra Red Drawer Dresser
Quadra Red Drawer Dresser
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Three-Drawer Teak Dresser or Chest by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Danish modern three-drawer teak dresser / chest by Borge Mogensen, circa 1960s
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Pair Country French Bombay Shape Three Drawers Dressers Commodes Chests 3 Drawer
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair country French Bombay shape three drawers dressers commodes chests 3 drawer.
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Maple

Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Mid Century Modern Three Drawer Birch Chest Dresser
By Russel Wright, Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid-Century Modern three-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers by Leslie Diamond for the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Mid century chest of drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W20.5 D18 H31 Compact three drawer dresser in fully restored condition. Item is structurally sound
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Mid century chest of drawers
Mid century chest of drawers
H 31 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Quadra Black Velvet Drawer Dresser
By Marie Maison
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid addition to a rustic or eclectic home, this dresser is entirely crafted of solid cherry
Category

2010s Italian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Quadra Black Velvet Drawer Dresser
Quadra Black Velvet Drawer Dresser
H 33.47 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Danish Modern Chest of Drawers / Three '3' Drawer Dresser by Vitre, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
A stately minimalist Danish Modern design by Vitre. This dresser is constructed from teak. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Pair of Moroccan Antique White Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pine wood painted three-drawer dresser in an antique white painted finish. With a rectangular
Category

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

Materials

Wood

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Three Drawer Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic three drawer dresser available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every three drawer dresser was constructed with great care. Find 163 options for an antique or vintage three drawer dresser now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer three drawer dresser, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right three drawer dresser, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one three drawer dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul McCobb, Winchendon Furniture (Planner Group) and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Three Drawer Dresser?

Prices for a three drawer dresser can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $435 and can go as high as $14,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,550.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 Three Drawer Dresser
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To remove Thomasville dresser drawers, first empty them. Then, pull one drawer out to its farthest point. Feel around the interior of the dresser on both sides. Locate the release button. While pushing on the button, lift the drawer up and out. Find a range of Thomasville dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What a good depth for dresser drawers is depends on what you wish to store. The average depth is 16 to 18 inches, and drawers of this size can accommodate a wide range of items. Some dressers have a mix of deep and shallow drawers, giving you the flexibility to store and organize many kinds of clothing, undergarments and accessories. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To remove Broyhill dresser drawers, first take everything out of them. Then, pull one drawer out as far as it will go. Locate the latch along the inside of the dresser on the right side. Push the latch toward the track to trigger the release mechanism. Then, slide the drawer out the rest of the way. Find a range of Broyhill dressers 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024
    How deep the average dresser drawer is depends on the size of the dresser. The depth of dresser drawers ranges from approximately 14 or 15 inches to around 20 inches. The depth of drawers in larger dressers may exceed 20 inches. A dresser’s drawers will typically be deeper than those in a chest of drawers.

    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.

    Antique and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.

    Find antique dressers as well as vintage mid-century modern dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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