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A standard horizontal dresser measures 50–70 in wide, 30–36 in tall and 18–22 in deep (127–178 × 76–91 × 46–56 cm). Tallboy (vertical) dressers are narrower at 24–40 in but 40–60 in tall.
A dresser is specified by width × depth × height; width is the key spec for room fit and for pairing with a TV.
| Type | Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard / horizontal | 50–70 in (127–178 cm) | 30–36 in (76–91 cm) | 18–22 in (46–56 cm) |
| Double dresser | 60–70+ in (152–178 cm) | 30–36 in (76–91 cm) | 18–24 in (46–61 cm) |
| Tallboy / vertical (highboy) | 24–40 in (61–102 cm) | 40–60 in (102–152 cm) | 16–22 in (41–56 cm) |
| Combination (door + drawers) | 50–70 in (127–178 cm) | 36–40 in (91–102 cm) | 18–24 in (46–61 cm) |
| Dimension | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 35–70 in (89–178 cm) | Narrow chest to wide double |
| Height | 30–55 in (76–140 cm) | Low horizontal to tall vertical |
| Depth | 18–24 in (46–61 cm) | Front to back; fairly consistent |
| Front clearance | ≥ 36 in (91 cm) | Space to open drawers fully |
| Guideline | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Minimum width vs TV | At least 25% wider than the TV’s physical width |
| Side overhang | 3–6 in (8–15 cm) of surface beyond each edge of the TV |
| Practical width | Typically 10–12 in (25–30 cm) wider than the TV overall |
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A standard horizontal dresser is 50–70 in (127–178 cm) wide, 30–36 in (76–91 cm) tall and 18–22 in (46–56 cm) deep. Across all types, dressers span roughly 35–70 in wide, 30–55 in tall and 18–24 in deep.
A double (or triple) dresser typically measures 60–70+ in (152–178 cm) wide, using a longer frame with two columns of drawers. It is the widest common dresser type.
Most dressers are 18–22 in (46–56 cm) deep, and the full standard range is 18–24 in (46–61 cm). Depth varies little between styles, so plan on about 18–24 in plus 36 in (91 cm) of clearance to open the drawers.
A tallboy or highboy stands 40–60 in (102–152 cm) tall and is only 24–40 in (61–102 cm) wide, trading floor width for vertical storage — ideal for smaller bedrooms.
The dresser should be at least 25% wider than the TV’s physical width, leaving 3–6 in (8–15 cm) of surface beyond each edge — usually about 10–12 in (25–30 cm) wider than the TV overall.
Every figure on this page is traced to a named source, linked under each table. Standard sizes come from published standards and established industry references; where a size is a typical range or varies by manufacturer, we say so. Sizes vary by region, model and revision — treat these as the standard reference, and confirm the exact spec of the item you are selling.
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