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Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest
By Kittinger
Located in Charleston, SC
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest An exceptional
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest
Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest
H 28.25 in W 25 in D 17.5 in
Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Located in Annville, PA
An outstanding mahogany four drawer chest that is as at home in the bedroom as it would be in a
Category

2010s Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
Mahogany Four Drawer Chest
H 38 in W 40 in D 22 in
Black Lacquer Four Drawer Bachelor Chest
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
James Mont mid century modern style black lacquer four drawer bachelor chest.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Heywood Wakefield Scultptura Four Drawer Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Heywood Wakefield four drawer dresser from the Sculptura line. This solid maple wood dresser has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Maple

Mahogany Dressers Four-Drawer Matched Pair, 1940s
Located in Camden, ME
A matched pair of four-drawer Mahogany dressers from the 1940s. Measures: The set back bases are 4
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Brutalist Four Drawer Commodes, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian pair brutalist design four drawer commodes. Long, thin, narrow slits of wood create
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Torben Strandgaard Four Drawer Danish Teak Dresser
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
smaller four drawer dresser, we have a pair of larger dressers, all of which have been professionally
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Rare Paul Frankl X-Pull four drawer dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four drawer mid century modern dresser designed by Paul Frankl, with signature, solid metal casted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash

Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Four Drawer Dressers
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Four Drawer Dressers, Oiled walnut with vertical aluminum edge
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Hand-carved French Blonde Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19thC/early 20thC hand carved French oak Provincial serpentine four drawer chest of drawers
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Oak

Thomasville Georgian Burled Walnut Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Empire or Louis Philippe style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Kai Kristiansen Four Drawer Chest by FM Mobler, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1960s four drawer chest in rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Fm Møbler, Denmark. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Contemporary David Francis Furniture Venice Four-Drawer Dresser
By David Francis
Located in Sacramento, CA
Contemporary four-drawer orange “Venice” dresser by American furniture maker David Franics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood, Paint

Stunning Rosewood Falster Four-Drawer Chest Dresser Made in Denmark
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning rosewood Falster four-drawer chest dresser made in Denmark, beautiful book matched grain
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Four-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture, this four-drawer dresser features
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Chippendale Tiger Maple Four Drawer Dresser by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Chippendale tiger maple four-drawer dresser is shown in our amber tiger stain with dovetailed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany Four Drawer Dresser, 1950's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Basic Series" Four Drawer Black Dresser, circa 1955. Featuring a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Lucite

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Four Drawer Highboy Dresser Dovetail Drawers storage
Located in Seattle, WA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern four drawer dresser. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Harden Furniture Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Four-Drawer Bedside Chests, Pair
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Four Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
and enduring design, these four-drawer chests offer a perfect blend of practicality and aesthetic
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Monterey Four Drawer Dresser, Hand Painted Western Motif, Hand Crafted Oak
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rancho Monterey four drawer dresser / chest of drawers. Hand crafted and hand hammered pulls. Good
Category

Vintage 1940s American Rancho Monterey Dressers

Materials

Metal

Thomasville French Louis Philippe Burlwood Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser Chests
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of French Empire or Louis Philippe style four-drawer dressers or chests of drawers
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform Bench with Four Drawer Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Platform bench with four drawer chest. 4690 Platform bench 68" in
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Refinished Biedermeier Four Drawer Satin Birch Chest, Dresser or Commode, 1850s The whole of fine
Category

Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
H 34 in W 29 in D 21 in
Thomasville French Louis Philippe Burl Wood Marble Top Four-Drawer Dresser Chest
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Empire or Louis Philippe style four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By
Category

Late 20th Century American Empire Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Midcentury Four-Drawer Commodes, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
white drawer pulls. Each piece has four spacious drawers with dovetail-joint construction signifying
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Miniature Four Drawer Tall Boy Dresser with Turned Knobs & Brass Locks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
four drawer miniature tall boy is done with solid walnut with some pine secondary wood and brass lock
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Colonial Revival Dressers

Materials

Brass

Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Four-Drawer Walnut Dresser for GUBI
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Greta Magnusson Grossman Series 62 Four-Drawer Walnut Dresser Designed by Grossman in 1952, but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

American Mid-Century Cerused Oak Four Drawer Credenza
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century dark stained cerused oak dresser with 2 doors centering four drawers (2 small
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Maltese Four Drawer Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th c. Italian 4 Drawer Serpentine Front Commode. The Commode is made of Burlwood with Fruitwood
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Maltese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Fruitwood

Four Drawer Dipped Pull Gentlemans Chest in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 29.5" wide x 16" deep x 31" tall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Four Drawer Dresser in Walnut
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Herman Miller Thin-Edge Four-Drawer Dresser, model 3302, designed by George Nelson in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Period Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
top. Fluted top drawer. Antique wrought brass hardware. Key not included. Please note that we do
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Bachelor Four Drawer Chests Dressers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Baker Chippendale Carved Cherry Block Front Four Drawer Chest 20th
Located in Big Flats, NY
Carved Cherry Block Front 4-Drawer Chest, Signed, 20thC. 32 3/4" x 36 1/4" x 21 1/4". This Baker
Category

20th Century Dressers

Materials

Cherry

Pair of American Mid-Century Cerused Oak Four Drawer Credenza
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century dark stained cerused oak dresser with 2 doors centering four drawers (2 small
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Gio Ponti Style Four Drawer Commodes or Dressers, a Pair
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
drawer accents and tapered legs. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Unmarked.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

1939 Eliel Saarinen & Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Johnson Four Drawer Dresser
By Johnson Furniture Co., Eliel Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson 4-drawer dresser, produced by Johnson Furniture Co. circa 1939. This example came
Category

Vintage 1930s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Michael Taylor Four Drawer Chests in Elm Wood
Located in Hudson, NY
Made by Baker Furniture.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

1960s Florence Knoll Four Drawer Walnut Dresser Cabinet with Laminate Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 4-drawer dresser, model 325, designed by Florence in 1960 for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Paul Goodman for Plymodern Furniture Four Drawer Birch Bentwood Dresser, 1940's
By Plycraft, Paul Goldman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
rounded rectangular bentwood form, solid construction, four drawers, oval inset concave handles, a top a
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Birch

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Ebonized Four Drawer Dresser, USA, c. 1950's
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Deland, FL
with a rich jet-black stain and features drawers with polished aluminum drawer pulls.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Two Tone Four Drawer Dresser Cabinet
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
has a matching 4-drawer, 1-door dresser/credenza partner, which is shown in image 2. The price listed
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Ash Aurora Nightstand Four Drawer Modern Bedside Table/ Chest of Drawers by Arid
By Arid
Located in Albuquerque, NM
The stunning Arora Nightstand is built of solid ash hardwood with a black walnut stand. It has four
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Walnut

An 18th Century French Louis XV Provincial Four-Drawer Marble Top Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
two full length drawers, each drawer has modeled panels, with central carved cartouches, and
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

Four Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / Chest of Drawers in Rosewood by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood, manufactured by Herman Miller. Signed with the early round Herman Miller medallion. Very good original condition. Very few sign...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Dresser Dovetailed Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern four drawer dresser. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Six-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
grain. The topmost drawer is divided into three sections. We also have a four-drawer dresser.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

20th Spanish Dresser in Carved Wood with Marble Top and Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
. Original marble top in excellent condition. Four drawer dresser with working key. Chest of drawers with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dressers

Materials

Wood

4 Drawer Danish Mid-Century Modern Dresser Svend Langkilde Mobler
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in New York, NY
Stunning four drawer dresser by Svend Langkilde, made by Lankilde Mobler. This example is in very
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut 4 and 9-Drawer Dresser Dovetailed Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid-century modern walnut dresser set with four drawer dresser and a nine drawer dresser
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Oiled Walnut 4 Drawers Back Splash Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Jens Risom, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut four-drawer back splash bachelor chest dresser credenza console cabinet.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Grain Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers, missing inlay on some knobs, beautiful grain
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers
H 54.5 in W 47 in D 20 in
19th Century Swedish Dresser
By Biedermeier
Located in Turners Falls, MA
19th Century Swedish four drawer Dresser. Serpentine front with decorative hardware. Original
Category

Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Dressers

Materials

Serpentine

19th Century Swedish Dresser
19th Century Swedish Dresser
H 40.75 in W 47 in D 23.75 in
A Pair of Vintage Gio Ponti Dressers For Singer& Sons Ca' 1950's
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of four drawer chests designed by Gio Ponti for Singer &Sons. Made in walnut ca' 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Dwr Parallel Dresser
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage a contemporary four drawer dresser. Made by the DWR group and tagged inside the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dressers

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Dwr Parallel Dresser
Contemporary Dwr Parallel Dresser
H 38 in W 48 in D 20 in
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb MidCentury Modern Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
A four drawer dresser by TH Robsjohn Gibbibgs for Widdicomb. USA, circa 1940s/50s. Signed with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

American Black Gum Graduated Chest of Drawers. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American black gum graduated four drawer chest with one board top, original brasses, and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Mid-century Danish Rosewood Dresser or Nightstand
Located in Oakland, CA
Four drawer dresser crafted in Brazilian rosewood with book-matched grain and raised on tapered
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

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4 Drawer Dressers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 4 drawer dressers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 4 drawer dressers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. We have 204 antique and vintage 4 drawer dressers in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. 4 drawer dressers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 4 drawer dressers bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large 4 drawer dressers, so small 4 drawer dressers measuring 16 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 4 drawer dressers over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, George Nelson and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are 4 Drawer Dressers?

4 drawer dressers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,967, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $38,500.

Finding the Right Dressers for You

Antique, new 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.

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.

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. 

When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.

If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs. 

Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.

Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.

After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.

Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 4 Drawer Dressers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser and a drawer is that one is a piece of furniture, and the other is a storage feature found in many types of furniture. A drawer is a storage compartment that slides out of a surrounding frame, giving you access to whatever you place inside. Dresser is the term for a long, low piece of bedroom furniture that usually features two or more columns of drawers. Drawers are also found in built-in cabinetry, bathroom vanities, desks and other types of casegood furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of dressers.
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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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