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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

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
Category

2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Burled Dresser
Tall Burled Dresser
H 48 in W 45 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser
By George Nelson, John Stuart
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

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

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

Antique Chippendale Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Highboy Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Highboy Tall Chest Dresser (1 piece
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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
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 7 Drawers Fruitwood Heavy Brass Drop Pulls High Chest Tall Dresser Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company, Kindel Furniture
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 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

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

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

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 Russel Wright, Conant Ball
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

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

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

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

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.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Queen Anne Dressers

Materials

Maple

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Tall Walnut Dresser with Spear Shaped Handles
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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 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

Stunning Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger 1940s Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous tall chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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
Fine Quality 6 Drawer French Brass Bound Marble Top Louis XVI Tall Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
tall x 42 wide x 19.5 deep. Dates to the 1920s era and is French and labeled Made in France.
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Vintage 1920s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Modern High Chest Dresser with Separate Jewelry Compartment on Top
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut two caned doors five drawers tall dresser high chest of drawers. Standing
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage Italian Walnut Marquetry Gentleman's Semainier Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
feet. A semainier is a tall, sometimes narrow, chest of drawers / bedroom commode, sometimes with
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20th Century Italian Baroque Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Chest of Drawers
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Dresser/Chest of Drawers Offered is a walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Solid Elm Wood Tall Chest of Drawers in Walnut Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ollie solid elm wood dresser, expertly crafted from reclaimed elm wood and finished
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Elm

French Semainier or Tall Chest of Walnut with Marble Top
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French semainier or tall chest of walnut with marble top, featuring a slightly narrower
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Antique 19th Century French Dressers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Solid Reclaimed Elm Wood Tall Chest of Drawers in Natural Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ollie solid elm wood dresser, expertly crafted from reclaimed elm wood and finished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Elm

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of Paul McCobb's most desirable designs, rare model 1013 gentleman's chest of drawers or tall
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Leo Highboy, Modern Tall Chest of Drawers with Turned Legs and Shaped Pulls
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
sizes and configurations. Due to the tall nature of the highboy, it is highly recommended that it be
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Tall Ivory Blossom Chests of 3-Drawers with Antique Legs by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ivory chest of 3 drawers made by Ercole Home in Brooklyn. The wood case is an ivory wash finish on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Fabulous Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous tall chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Seven Drawer Dresser by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Niels Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall seven (7) drawer dresser / chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Haywood Wakefield Encore Dresser / Chest Mirror
By Leo Jiranek
Located in Cincinnati, OH
of a tall chest or dresser . Designed by Leo Jiranek for the Heywood Wakefield furniture company from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Maple

Pair Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Table
Located in Germantown, MD
. A matching dresser chest of drawer available in our inventory in a separate listing.
Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Mahogany Commode or Tall Chest of Drawers, 1850s
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique English chest of drawers 1850s in mahogany wood. Very linear and essential with four
Category

Antique 1850s English Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Pink and White Tall Chest of Drawers Dresser by Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Miami, FL
This Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville; Highboy; dresser that I should write " High
Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

W.A. Hathaway Mahogany Chest on Stand Tall Dresser
By W.A. Hathaway 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful light mahogany chest on stand was made by W.A. Hathaway furniture company in New
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Vintage 1950s American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Tall Vintage Curved Gentleman's Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome, Smooth and Savvy. Newly Lacquered White Gloss Five Drawer Dresser. Drawers are curved
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century French tall grey painted six drawer dresser
Located in New York, NY
beautiful dove grey finish shaker in feeling
Category

Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Art Deco Style Bird's-Eye Maple Five-Drawer Tall Dresser
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful Art Deco style dresser in bird's-eye maple. Round brass pulls. Mint vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Tall Rosewood Bombe Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Hudson, NY
This beautifully crafted rosewood tall dresser with a subtle bombe front was made in Denmark and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

1960" John Widdicomb Tall Tambour Door Dresser with Star Like Handles
By John Widdicomb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant Robsjohn- Gibbings for Widdicomb dresser, with harmonica-folding doors, original star
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Lacquered Brutalist Tall Cabinet or Chest by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Lacquered in dark brown finish this tall dresser or chest of drawers made by The Lane Furniture
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dressers

Materials

Wood

American of Martinsville Tall Ebony Dresser Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A six-drawer ebony finished dresser chest with sculptural front, stainless steel pulls and leg caps
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Pair of Tall Leather Chests or Dressers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of five drawer chests entirely clad in brown leather highlighted with brass studs, bronze
Category

20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Henredon Acquisitions Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers Highboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
"Henredon Acquisitions chest of drawers or dresser. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Rosewood Ebony Tall Dresser Chest for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well grained rosewood and ebony toned tall dresser chest with upper bi fold doors having storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Tall Rosewood Dressers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handsome high-boy chest of drawers made by Glenn Of CA designed by Robert Baron. Each with
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Lacquer

Pair Of Tall Rosewood Dressers
Pair Of Tall Rosewood Dressers
H 53 in W 24.25 in D 18 in
American Chippendale Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers, Mid-Atlantic c. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS Mid-Atlantic States, circa 1800 Item # 209CBC16W A
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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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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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