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Furniture Types

Dressers | Chests

Assorted group of scaled 3D Dressers, or Chests, representing a range of sizes, styles, functions and designs

Dressers, also known interchangeably as chests or bureaus, are furniture pieces made up of multiple stacked drawers for storing items. Most commonly used for holding various clothing items within the bedroom, dressers are multi-functional household pieces use for both the storage of items and for showcasing other items via the top surface. Dressers are designed and manufactured with various sizes, storage capacities, and proportions that can either be more vertical (tall) or more horizontal (wide).

How big are dressers?

Dressers come in a large range of sizes to meet varied storage demands, but dressers commonly have overall depths between 18”-24” | (46-61 cm), heights between 30”-50” (76-127 cm), and widths between 30”-74” (76-188 cm).

What is the difference between a dresser and a chest?

Though the terms dresser and chest are often used interchangeably, dressers traditionally include an attached top mirror while chests of drawers only include drawers. 

What is stored in a dresser?

Dressers are best suited for storing folded casual clothing, off-season wardrobes, and assorted smaller items such as socks and underwear.

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Wikipedia - Chest of Drawers

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Browse through our curated Dressers | Chests Guides for additional categorizations, tips, details, variations, styles, and histories of Dressers | Chests. Guides provide additional insights into the unique properties and shared relationships between elements.

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Dresser | Chest Clearances

37.375” | 95 cm

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30.75” | 78 cm

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18.125” | 46 cm

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3.9 ft2 | .36 m2

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2017

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IKEA Brimnes 3-Drawer Chest

95.000

78.000

46.000

0.36

2017.00

25

https://p3d.in/e/Lnz0h

3D model of the IKEA Brimnes 3-Drawer Chest viewed in perspective

3D model of the IKEA Brimnes 3-Drawer Chest viewed in perspective

48.875” | 124 cm

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30.75” | 78 cm

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18.125” | 46 cm

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3.9 ft2 | .36 m2

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2017

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IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser

124.000

78.000

46.000

0.36

2017.00

600

https://p3d.in/e/Esyz7

View of the IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser in 3D available for download

View of the IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser in 3D available for download

37.75” | 96 cm

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42.5” | 108 cm

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19.625” | 50 cm

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5.8 ft2 | .54 m2

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2017

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IKEA Hemnes 3-Drawer Chest

96.000

108.000

50.000

0.54

2017.00

380

https://p3d.in/e/pdFwc

Perspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Hemnes 3-Drawer Chest

Perspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Hemnes 3-Drawer Chest

37.375” | 95 cm

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63” | 160 cm

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19.625” | 50 cm

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8.6 ft2 | .8 m2

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2017

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IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser

95.000

160.000

50.000

0.80

2017.00

12050

https://p3d.in/e/ozoHj

3D model of the IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser viewed in perspective

3D model of the IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser viewed in perspective

39.375” | 100 cm

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31.5” | 80 cm

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18.875” | 48 cm

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2017

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IKEA Malm 4-Drawer Chest

100.000

80.000

48.000

2017.00

450

https://p3d.in/e/J7CNw

View of the IKEA Malm 4-Drawer Chest in 3D available for download

View of the IKEA Malm 4-Drawer Chest in 3D available for download

30.75” | 78 cm

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63” | 160 cm

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19” | 48 cm

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2017

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IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser

78.000

160.000

48.000

2017.00

11100

https://p3d.in/e/1a9q9

Perspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser

Perspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser

27.6” | 70 cm

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18.1” | 46 cm

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19.3” | 49 cm

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29.3 lb | 13.3 kg (Package)

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2018

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IKEA Nikkeby 2-Drawer Chest

70.000

46.000

49.000

13.300

2018.00

0

https://p3d.in/e/nHyRd

3D model of the IKEA Nikkeby 2-Drawer Chest viewed in perspective

3D model of the IKEA Nikkeby 2-Drawer Chest viewed in perspective

40.5” | 103 cm

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32.25” | 82 cm

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17” | 43 cm

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2008

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Lauki Tall Dresser

103.000

82.000

43.000

2008.00

10

https://p3d.in/e/npuMW

3D model of the Lauki Tall Dresser viewed in perspective

3D model of the Lauki Tall Dresser viewed in perspective

28” | 71 cm

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47” | 119 cm

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17” | 43 cm

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2008

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Lauki Wide Dresser

71.000

119.000

43.000

2008.00

10

https://p3d.in/e/FAJgi

View of the Lauki Wide Dresser in 3D available for download

View of the Lauki Wide Dresser in 3D available for download

44.5” | 113 cm

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34.5” | 88 cm

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19” | 48 cm

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2019

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Line Tall Dresser

113.000

88.000

48.000

2019.00

5

https://p3d.in/e/hPdvv

Perspective view of a 3D model of the Line Tall Dresser

Perspective view of a 3D model of the Line Tall Dresser

28.75” | 73 cm

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65.75” | 167 cm

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19” | 48 cm

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2019

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Line Wide Dresser

73.000

167.000

48.000

2019.00

5

https://p3d.in/e/7UXX0

3D model of the Line Wide Dresser viewed in perspective

3D model of the Line Wide Dresser viewed in perspective

45.5” | 116 cm

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33.5” | 85 cm

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19” | 48 cm

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2007

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Matera Tall Dresser

116.000

85.000

48.000

2007.00

5

https://p3d.in/e/QBGAC

View of the Matera Tall Dresser in 3D available for download

View of the Matera Tall Dresser in 3D available for download

29” | 74 cm

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63.5” | 161 cm

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19” | 48 cm

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2007

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Matera Wide Dresser

74.000

161.000

48.000

2007.00

5

https://p3d.in/e/t53NX

Perspective view of a 3D model of the Matera Wide Dresser

Perspective view of a 3D model of the Matera Wide Dresser

32” | 81 cm

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74” | 188 cm

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20” | 51 cm

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2012

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Morrison Wide Dresser

81.000

188.000

51.000

2012.00

5

https://p3d.in/e/KrjSW

3D model of the Morrison Wide Dresser viewed in perspective

3D model of the Morrison Wide Dresser viewed in perspective

28.75” | 73 cm

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34” | 86 cm

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18.5” | 47 cm

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1952

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Nelson Three-Drawer Chest

73.000

86.000

47.000

1952.00

10

https://p3d.in/e/ypbq2

View of the Nelson Three-Drawer Chest in 3D available for download

View of the Nelson Three-Drawer Chest in 3D available for download

50.5” | 128 cm

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30.5” | 77 cm

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18.75” | 48 cm

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2017

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Raleigh Tall Dresser

128.000

77.000

48.000

2017.00

0

https://p3d.in/e/2q2iD

Perspective view of a 3D model of the Raleigh Tall Dresser

Perspective view of a 3D model of the Raleigh Tall Dresser

33.25” | 84 cm

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60” | 152 cm

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18.75” | 48 cm

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2017

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Raleigh Wide Dresser

84.000

152.000

48.000

2017.00

0

https://p3d.in/e/cCtYm

3D model of the Raleigh Wide Dresser viewed in perspective

3D model of the Raleigh Wide Dresser viewed in perspective

38” | 96.5 cm

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38” | 96.5 cm

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23” | 58.4 cm

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Tide Curved Chest

96.500

96.500

58.400

0

https://p3d.in/e/qIR1i

View of the Tide Curved Chest (3-Drawer) in 3D available for download

View of the Tide Curved Chest (3-Drawer) in 3D available for download

IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser

Size comparison of the IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser to a person

The IKEA Malm Chest with six drawers is a wide chest that provides ample storage space inside the drawers, as well as room for items to display on top. Designed by IKEA of Sweden, and made with real wood veneer, particleboard, and fiberboard, this dresser is sure to age gracefully. A variety of offerings and a simple construction creates a clean expression in any space.

The IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser has an overall height of 30.75” (78 cm), width of 63” (160 cm), and depth of 19” (48 cm).

Set of elevation and plan drawings of the IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser with measurements for height, width, and depth

The IKEA Malm Chest with six drawers is a wide chest that provides ample storage space inside the drawers, as well as room for items to display on top. Designed by IKEA of Sweden, this Malm chest is simply crafted with a real wood veneer, particleboard, and fiberboard meant to age gracefully.

The IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser has an overall height of 30.75” (78 cm), width of 63” (160 cm), and depth of 19” (48 cm).

Set of elevation and plan drawings of the IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser with measurements for height, width, and depth

IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser

Height:

30.75” | 78 cm

Width:

63” | 160 cm

Length:

Depth:

19” | 48 cm

Weight:

Area:

Materials

Particleboard and fiberboard with veneer

Designer

IKEA

Year

2017

Drawings include:
IKEA Malm 6-Drawer Dresser elevation (front), elevation (side), plan

Links

IKEA - Malm 6-Drawer Dresser

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Dresser | Chest Clearances

Dressers clearances need to provide adequate space for someone to open the drawer completely and be able to reach inside while standing in front of the drawer. Not having the proper dresser clearances can be frustrating. Maintaining proper dresser clearances ensures the user gets the most function out of their drawers.

Elevation drawing with dimensions for the recommended clearances in front of a dresser or chest in the bedroom

Dressers clearances need to provide adequate space for someone to open the drawer completely and be able to reach inside while standing in front of the drawer. Not having the proper dresser clearances can be frustrating. Maintaining proper dresser clearances ensures the functionality.

Elevation drawing with dimensions for the recommended clearances in front of a dresser or chest in the bedroom

Dresser | Chest Clearances

Height:

Width:

Length:

Depth:

Weight:

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Dresser Depth: 18”-24" | 46-61 cm
Dresser Height: 30”-50” | 76-127 cm
Dresser Width: 30”-74” | 76-188 cm

Drawer Zone: 16”-20” | 41-51 cm
Activity Zone: 18” | 46 cm
Clearance: 42”-48” | 107-122 cm
Total Zone: 62”-72” | 157-183 cm

Materials

Designer

Year

Drawings include:
Dresser | Chest Bedroom Clearances elevation, plan

Links

Wikipedia - Chest of Drawers

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Morrison Wide Dresser

Scale drawing of the Morrison Wide Dresser comparing its size to a person

The Morrison Wide Dresser is a dresser with a marble top and wood veneer over an MDF case and frame. It was designed by Egg Collective in 2012/2014; they initially started the design of this line for a longtime friend who needed a custom cabinet. This line expanded to flexible storage with soft-closing hardware, turned legs, and sleek lines.

The Morrison Wide Dresser has an overall height of 32” (81 cm), width of 74” (188 cm), and depth of 20” (51 cm).

Drawings of the Morrison Wide Dresser represented in elevation and plan with dimensions for height, width, and depth

The Morrison Wide Dresser is a dresser with a marble top and wood veneer over an MDF case and frame. It was designed by Egg Collective in 2012/2014; they initially started the design of this line for a longtime friend who needed a custom cabinet. This line expanded for a range of flexible storage.

The Morrison Wide Dresser has an overall height of 32” (81 cm), width of 74” (188 cm), and depth of 20” (51 cm).

Drawings of the Morrison Wide Dresser represented in elevation and plan with dimensions for height, width, and depth

Morrison Wide Dresser

Height:

32” | 81 cm

Width:

74” | 188 cm

Length:

Depth:

20” | 51 cm

Weight:

Area:

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Materials

Marble top (White Carrara, Crema Marfil); MDF case (walnut or ebonized oadk veneer); solid legs (walnut or ebonized oak); brass knobs

Designer

Egg Collective

Year

2012

Drawings include:
Morrison Wide Dresser elevation (front), elevation (side), plan

Links

Design Within Reach - Morrison Wide Dresser

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IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser

Drawing comparing the size of the IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Chest to a person

The IKEA four-drawer Brimnes Chest is a tall chest that provides roomy storage without taking up too much space. Part of the Brimnes collection designed by K Hagberg and M Hagberg, the frosted glass top provides a contrast to the rest of the particleboard and fiberboard frame for a distinct look. Offered in black or white, the chest comes equipped with smooth running drawers for optimal storing.

The IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser has an overall height of 48.875” (124 cm), width of 30.75” (78 cm), and depth of 18.125” (46 cm).

Elevation and plan drawings of the IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser measuring height, width, and depth

The IKEA Brimnes Chest with four drawers is a tall chest that provides roomy storage without taking up too much space. Part of the Brimnes collection designed by K and M Hagberg, the frosted glass top provides a contrast to the rest of the particleboard and fiberboard frame for a distinct look.

The IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser has an overall height of 48.875” (124 cm), width of 30.75” (78 cm), and depth of 18.125” (46 cm).

Elevation and plan drawings of the IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser measuring height, width, and depth

IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser

Height:

48.875” | 124 cm

Width:

30.75” | 78 cm

Length:

Depth:

18.125” | 46 cm

Weight:

Area:

3.9 ft2 | .36 m2

Materials

Particleboard and fiberboard panels; tempered glass front

Designer

K & M Hagberg (IKEA)

Year

2017

Drawings include:
IKEA Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser elevation (front), elevation (side), plan

Links

IKEA - Brimnes 4-Drawer Dresser

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IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser

Size comparison drawing of the IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser to a person

The IKEA 8-Drawer Hemnes Chest provides a copious amount of storage space while having a traditional look that lasts each passing year. Designed by K Hagberg and M Hagberg for the Hemnes collection, the spacious drawer, made of particleboard, solid pine, and fiberboard, provides additional room for the display of lamps and other items to be showcased on top. The chest is offered in six various tones for a furniture piece that matches any bedroom.

The IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser has an overall height of 37.375” (95 cm), width of 63” (160 cm), and depth of 19.625” (50 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser measuring height, width, and depth

The IKEA 8-Drawer Hemnes Chest provides a copious amount of storage space while having a timeless traditional look Designed by K & M Hagberg for the Hemnes collection, the spacious drawer, made of particleboard, solid pine, and fiberboard, provides additional room for the display of surface items.

The IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser has an overall height of 37.375” (95 cm), width of 63” (160 cm), and depth of 19.625” (50 cm).

Dimensioned set of drawings of the IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser measuring height, width, and depth

IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser

Height:

37.375” | 95 cm

Width:

63” | 160 cm

Length:

Depth:

19.625” | 50 cm

Weight:

Area:

8.6 ft2 | .8 m2

Materials

Solid pine top and bottom panels, drawers; fiberboard drawer bottom and back

Designer

K & M Hagberg (IKEA)

Year

2017

Drawings include:
IKEA Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser elevation (front), elevation (side), plan

Links

IKEA - Hemnes 8-Drawer Dresser

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