Painting an old Dresser???

I favor satin paint or you can use semi-gloss or enamel, but definitely not flat paint as it won't hold up to use and cleaning.

Hi Connie I would suggest planning on putting some kind of sealant over the paint to protect all your hard work. (I personally really like poly acrylic because its water based and dries fast) If you do put a sealant over your paint it will not matter what type of finish the paint is. You will be able to choose your finish with the sealant as they come in satin, semi gloss and gloss. I've found the gloss is a little easier to wipe down so if you expect to have spills to wipe up then I would suggest a gloss.

Durability is related to paint gloss. Flat paint, as Sharon says, won't hold up to cleaning. Semi-gloss is most often recommended for kitchens and baths that have high humidity/grease and need wiping down more often. I agree that satin gloss paint should be sufficient for furniture where you don't want a shine. Here is a photo showing gloss differences. https://www.protectpainters.com/images/Blog-Images/Paint-sheen-flat-satin-semi-gloss.png

It depends on the look you want... use flat, satin, semi-gloss or high gloss paint. Just be sure to sand off any lumps or bumps... start with 80-120 grit and finish with 240 grit... use a tack cloth to remove ANY sanding dust... prime and paint.

that will depend on the look you are tryin g to achieve and no one else opiniom

This is an oil paint with at least a satin finish. Because it is decoupaged I also applied a poly over the elements, but I have also used this paint on chairs. It is a wonderful paint although I got it at my surplus store. It wears wonderfully well.