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What’s the difference between a chest and dresser?
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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.
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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, 2024
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The Port Colbi Dresser/Credenza
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This a hand-crafted, solid wood dresser from Pete Deeble Furniture. Each dresser sold comes with a plate to authenticate its origin and give it's place in the production sequence. ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
Henredon Scene Three Art Deco Style Walnut Burl Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Henredon Scene III Chest of Drawers, circa 1989. An iconic Mid-Century Modern design blending Art Deco and Asian-inspired aesthetics. Features three dovetailed dra...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dressers
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Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Marble Top Dresser Glove Box Shaving Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Late Victorian Eastlake Dresser and Mirror, circa 1880. The case is made from walnut with three lower drawers featuring grooved fronts, knocker pulls and Charles Knapp Jo...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Dressers
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By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon Scene Three High Chest of Drawers, an iconic Mid-Century Modern design blending Art Deco and Asian-inspired aesthetics, circa 1988. Features seven deep dovetailed drawers de...
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Paul László “Basket Weave” dresser for Brown Saltman is a remarkable example of California modern design, combining architectural structure wit...
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Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Serpentine Oxbow Dresser & Mirror Washstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Charming late 19th century Victorian Era Dresser and mirror. Features a quartersawn oak frame with serpentine oxbow front. Features a 2 over 2 design with four dovetailed drawers accented by wooden turned pulls and escutcheons along the center. The dresser is surmounted by a wishbone mirror...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Dressers
Materials
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$1,050 Sale Price
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