A chest of drawers is a piece of furniture that people use to store their clothes. It typically consists of several drawers stacked on top of each other. It is also known as a dresser, bureau, or chest. Dresser describes a piece of furniture that has several drawers used for holding clothing and linens. Bureau is an old-fashioned word for a chest of drawers that is made of wood and has several drawers. Chest is a more formal term that describes a type of storage furniture that is often used for storing clothing, blankets, and linens. Regardless of the term used, a chest of drawers is a classic and functional piece of furniture in any home.