A dressing table is primarily designed for grooming and makeup, often featuring a mirror and drawers. A dresser is a larger storage unit for clothes, usually with multiple drawers.
Dressing tables are compact and elegant, with a dedicated space for beauty essentials. Dressers are wider and more storage-focused, often without an attached mirror.
Dressing tables are commonly placed in bedrooms or dressing rooms for personal grooming. Dressers are used for organizing clothes and are placed against walls or inside wardrobes.