What is a highboy dresser used for?

A 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.

Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

Tall Storage Danish

United Furniture Highboy

French Oak Armoire

1930 Art Deco Dressers

Highboy Armoires

Gentlemans Chest

Art Deco Walnut Wardrobe

Mid Century Teak Wardrobe

Danish Teak Mid Century Tall Dresser Armoire Dresser Wardrobe

$3,495

Danish Teak Mid Century Tall Dresser Armoire Dresser Wardrobe

By Uldum Møbelfabrik

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful mid-century modern highboy, gentleman’s tall dresser, wardrobe, circa 1960’s made in Denmark. Don’t be fooled by the term “Gentleman’s Chest” – this high functioning storag...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Teak

John Kapel Tall Dresser / Wardrobe in Walnut

$6,180

$2,995

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Wardrobe or Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian armoire dresser, wardrobe, or gentleman's chest In the manner of R.J.

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1890s American Victorian Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Oak

$3,895

Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Tobago Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser This armoire measures: 40 wide x 21.75 deep x 73.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Minor Stain Wear and Minor Scratches Thr...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Walnut

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser

$3,895

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lane Brutalist Mid Century Walnut Armoire Dresser This armoire measures: 40 wide x 20.5 deep x 72.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Areas of Edge Wear on Back Edges. Minor Are...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Hi-Boy Dresser / Wardrobe Cabinet, Brass Accent

By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern burlwood hi-boy dresser / wardrobe cabinet, bronze accent. Designed by Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company this one of a kind chest on chest has two dr...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Metal

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19th c. Mahogany Wardrobe

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H 80 in W 48 in D 21 in

19th c. Mahogany Wardrobe

Located in Savannah, GA

Late 19th/Early 20th century English mahogany dresser.

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19th Century English Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Mahogany

Danish Modern Design Wardrobe Teak

Unavailable

H 86.62 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

Danish Modern Design Wardrobe Teak

Located in Marseille, FR

Splendid Scandinavian modern wardrobe in teak of cinnamon and ginger color, a very delicate piece which gives a strong modern design identity.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Wood

White Lacquered Wardrobe Cabinet by James Wylie for Widdicomb

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H 61 in W 40 in D 18 in

Ray Sabota for Century Furniture Midcentury Wardrobe Credenza Dresser Armoire

By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota

Located in West Hartford, CT

An elegant mens wardrobe dresser cabinet by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture Company in cerused oak, circa 1970s.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Brass

Very Rare Wardrobe Dresser Manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960s

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H 63 in W 47.25 in D 24.81 in

Very Rare Wardrobe Dresser Manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960s

By Sibast

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very rare wardrobe dresser manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Denmark 1960s.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Seagrass, Teak

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H 79 in W 42 in D 20 in

Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe by White Furn.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Country Style Tall Walnut Armoire Dresser Wardrobe with Fitted Interior by White Furniture Co.

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Mid-20th Century Other Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser in Walnut! All refinished!

$2,150

H 41 in W 36 in D 18 in

Jack Cartwright for Founders Tall Dresser in Walnut! All refinished!

By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Jack Cartwright walnut tall boy, six-drawer, dresser with black base and black wood inset detail. Dove-tale construction of drawers. Newly Refinished and ready to go!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dresser with Six Drawers, 1970

$2,500

H 29 in W 72 in D 21 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dresser with Six Drawers, 1970

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century danish modern 6 drawer teak dresser. Simple basic Danish modern design teak dresser. Has carved upper handles with smooth drawers on metal glides. Clean inside and out al...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Tall 9 Drawer Teak Dresser

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 36 in D 18 in

Mid Century Danish Modern Tall 9 Drawer Teak Dresser

By Nordisk Andels-Eksport

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century danish modern tall 9 drawer teak dresser by Nordisk Andels-Eksport. Very high quality construction teak dresser with 3 small top drawers and 6 lower large drawers. Very c...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Maple, Teak

Scandinavian danish modern petite teak 3 drawer dresser

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 28 in D 14 in

Scandinavian danish modern petite teak 3 drawer dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scandinavian danish modern Small teak 3-drawer chest circa 1960 with teak carved knobs. All drawers are felt lined and have dovetailed joints. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Dimensions: H...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Birch, Teak, Pine

$2,076

H 48.5 in W 37.88 in D 19 in

John Stuart Midcentury Highboy Walnut Dresser

By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern Highboy dresser designed by John Stuart for Johnson Furniture Co. in the United States, circa 1960s. Pure style and sophistication, featuring t...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Nine-Drawer Lowboy Dresser by Sun Cabinet Co LTD

$3,400

H 29.5 in W 77 in D 19 in

Danish Modern Teak Nine-Drawer Lowboy Dresser by Sun Cabinet Co LTD

By Sun Cabinet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful vintage Danish Modern teak 9-drawer lowboy dresser / credenza, manufactured by Sun Cabinet Co. This exceptional piece showcases the warmth and natural grain of teak with a ...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Pine

$1,400Sale Price|30% Off

H 25 in Dm 20 in

Antique Charles Parker Art Nouveau Two Light Slag Glass Table Lamp 25"

By Charles Parker

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Charles Parker Company slag glass lamp featuring Art Nouveau design with a domed shade, gilded metal scrolled overlay, floral embossed gilded cast metal base, doubl...

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19th Century American Art Nouveau Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Metal

$990 / set

H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 4 in

Pair of 1970s French Orange Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of orange resin sconces with frosted glass globe shades. France, circa 1970. Each sconce uses one 40-watt max candelabra bulb and is ready for hardwire installation. Signed S...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes

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Glass, Resin

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Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used dresser dressers wardrobes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used dresser dressers wardrobes — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used dresser dressers wardrobes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern used dresser dressers wardrobes are consistently popular styles. Many used dresser dressers wardrobes are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Lane Furniture and John Widdicomb produced popular used dresser dressers wardrobes that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Dresser Dressers Wardrobes?

Used dresser dressers wardrobes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.

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 Dressers Wardrobes

What is a highboy dresser used for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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.

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