It is just basic household paint on a dresser that was on our curb when i pulled out, any ideas on how to remove it?

Just a quick T-Cut will get it off.......then polish and wax as the t-cut will remove it all.

Define the paint. Latex paint? Oil based paint? Any of one hundred types of paint? The CAR's PAINT so you can start again? WHAT?!?!? BE MORE SPECIFIC PLEASE.

Nail polish remover, or alcohol/spirit.