It's gorgeous. It'll look great.

It's a show-off piece. Put it wherever you want to display it.

How high is the back of the couch and how wide?

Chest is great; may be too narrow. You could put a chair or plants on either side.

Thank you all. Our sofa is 34” tall. It’s modular with 6 pieces. 3 are corner and 3 sofa middle pieces and I can change it up easily and configure it in a different way to make it work.

I might have it in the dining room instead. The idea of dining chairs on each side is a great idea to give the appearance of the dimensions of a sideboard

I’m not necessarily married to our current sofa though. It’s quite possible it will be replaced eventually, but I’d keep this dresser forever.

it's gorgeous. if you don't like it in the living room, it will look fine in the dining room as a bar (or display for collectibles), and will also be very useful storage for linens, etc.

That is a gorgeous piece. Regardless of where you use it you’ll love it. I don’t think furniture needs to be used exclusively in the room for which it was designed. i have an old rock maple dresser that I’ve used in a bedroom, the kitchen, the hall and is currently in our living room. it’s still in remarkable condition even though it’s close to sixty years old. My parents purchased it when I was a child. The first time I used it in a kitchen was over thirty five years ago, I used it to store my frequently used Corning Ware cookware. I remembered wondering then why drawers weren’t used in kitchens. Little did I know that someday drawers would become a kitchen staple.

I think it depends on the context and scale and what's around it. It can work. I have an antique dresser in my family room which I use as a sort of "console" by the back door. I have some books on top and then for a while I had a mirror above that, to reflect the view from the opposite sliding doors and give the impression of a window. Looked good. I also have a small dresser used as a console in the dining room. Both are lovely wood antique pieces so I agree with the others, that dresser you posted a picture of is a show off piece, so by all means show it off. I keep linens in my dressers and they are great for that!!

I love this question/concern. When I search for used furniture pieces, it is not uncommon that dressers are advertised as buffets, credenzas or vice versa. I have been looking to replace a buttet with a hutch. I would like to store a 12 piece set of china in my "new to me" piece. I think it would be a great idea to have something that appeals to me especially if the style and wood tone colors are what I am searching. I also think not having a hutch would lighten up room. ps, probably need to downsize china to 6-8 piece setting to save room.

Stunning. Use it and love it.

Fabulous piece! I would definitely find a place for it. Somewhere. Anywhere.

It’s a gorgeous piece. The only potential issue I see is its depth. Most buffets are 18-20” deep. So make sure depth is acceptable wherever you use it. Negotiate price. It won’t appeal to everyone. Good luck.

That piece is a work of art. It should be used against the wall so you can add accessories to enhance it, but not take away from the star of the show.

I have never seen anything more spectacular. Buy it.

I hope you get a great price. It doesn't look like a bedroom piece at all.

A dresser is wider, that's for sure. That's the only downside for me, it does take up a good chunk of "width" realestate in my dining room . . . The one I have in my family room is less of an issue.

Disappointing update……the dresser went up for auction yesterday and I didn’t get it. I was the second highest bidder.

It was designed by William Hinn. There aren’t a lot on the market, but we’ll be keeping an eye out in the future for one of his pieces similar to this one. We both really want one and are second guessing not going up further in the auction, but we have to set our limits.

Thanks for all the design ideas and opinions!

oh, too bad. hopefully you'll have better luck next time.

I see some listings on 1stdibs. Quite a nice piece. Better luck next time.