Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser
By Jan Kuypers
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional nine drawer dresser, of solid teak wood construction, in clean original vintage condition. This exceptional dresser was designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial Stratford ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser Credenza, 9-Drawer, Canada, 1960s
Located in Montréal, CA
Mid-century vintage 9-drawer dresser / credenza featuring metal handle on each drawers Clean lines and well-balanced proportions typical of the period. Presented in clean vintage co...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak low dresser / chest of drawers. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If y...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak dresser. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If you would like any addit...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak drawer dresser. This piece is in very good refinished condition with few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If you would like any add...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak 9 drawer dresser. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If you would like ...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak dresser / chest of drawers. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If you w...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak low dresser / chest of drawers. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signa of age-related wear (see photos). If y...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak low dresser / chest of drawers. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If y...
Teak
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H 27 in W 18 in D 76 in
Vintage Mid Century Dresser Manufactured by Intercontinental Design of Canada
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Striking 9 drawer pedestal plinth teak dresser by Intercontinental Design of Canada. Features brass hardware with leather pulls and base. Rich teak grain throughout. Measures approxi...
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy Dresser
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern teak highboy dresser circa 1960s.
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Small Dresser
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak SMALL dresser / chest of drawers. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos). If...
Teak
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser by REFF
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak low dresser / chest of drawers. By REFF. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with few signs of age-related wear (see photos). ...
Teak
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H 25.75 in W 75.75 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser by Inter-Continental-Design
By Inter-Continental-Design Limited
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century modern teak low dresser / chest of drawers. By Inter-Continental-Design. Maker's label on back. This piece is in excellent refinished condition with ...
Teak
Beautiful Teak Dresser Mid Century Danish Modern with Black Pulls
By G. None
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This stunning Danish modern teak dresser features 6 hefty drawers ensuring plenty of room for storage. The clean lines, rich teak finish, and black sleek drawer pulls show quality cr...
Teak
Classic Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Teak Dresser /credenza
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern 9-drawer teak dresser /credenza. Beautiful teak veneer wood graining, Classic styling, generous storage. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere e...
Birch, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser by RS Associates, Ca. 1960s
By RS Associates
Located in Peabody, MA
A teak dresser of five drawers with oval leather wrapped base by RS Associates of Montreal, Canada, ca. 1960s. This line was designed by the firm for exhibition at the 1967 Expo Worl...
Leather, Teak
Teak 6-Drawer Low Dresser
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak 6-drawer low dresser. Great scale! Dresser measures just 60" wide, 17.75 deep and 29.25 high. Matching tall dresser available as well from the set! Canadian made and sold throug...
Teak
Classically Danish Modern Style Teak Dresser
By Børge Mogensen, Inter-Continental-Design Limited, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Cambridge, US
Canada, ca. 1960s. A beautifully made long dresser by Inter-Continental Design, Ltd. Very much brings to mind the designs of Danish furniture makers Kai Kristiansen or Børge Mogensen...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser Credenza, 9-Drawer, Canada, 1960s
Located in Montréal, CA
Mid-century vintage 9-drawer dresser / credenza featuring a sleek black base that gives the piece a floating appearance. Clean lines and well-balanced proportions typical of the peri...
Teak
1960s Canadian Teak Dresser
Located in Victoria, BC
Nice quality vintage teak dresser made right here in Canada in the 1970s, this piece features interesting metal pulls, a vinyl wrapped base, and solid wood dovetail drawer fronts. Fr...
Teak
Brutalist Nine-Drawer Midcentury Credenza / Dresser by Tabago
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-1960s credenza style dressing cabinet in teak and bleached walnut with smoked mirror door fronts by Tabago Furniture of Montreal, Canada (often incorrectly referred to as “Toba...
Mirror, Teak, Walnut
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H 27.5 in W 67 in D 26.5 in
Rare Teak Dresser / Vanity, Montreal's RS & Associates Furniture circa Expo 1967
By RS Associates
Located in Buffalo, NY
Montreal's RS & Associates Furniture, circa expo 1967, Seldom seen piece. Amazing design, three-drawer chest with desk and hidden circle hinged mirror.
Mirror, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Four-Drawer Chest, Denmark, c.1960s
Located in Montréal, CA
A beautifully crafted Scandinavian teak chest of drawers dating from the 1960s. Featuring four drawers, clean minimalist lines, and warm teak grain throughout, this piece embodies th...
Teak
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H 29.5 in W 65.5 in D 18.5 in
1960s Solid Afromosia Nine-Drawer Dresser by Jan Kuypers for Imperial
Located in Victoria, BC
This expansive nine-drawer dresser by Jan Kuypers for Imperial is a standout example of Canadian mid-century design.
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Canadian Rosewood Tall Dresser
By Mobican
Located in Baltimore, MD
This mid-century modern, minimalist Danish rosewood highboy dresser/ gentleman’s chest features a column of six deep drawers on the right side and a cabinet door on the left opens to...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser Danish Style
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome and sturdy Danish style teak dresser made in Canada. This cabinet has five drawers for lots of storage, and with recessed pulls has a clean minimalist look reminiscent of Ca...
Teak
Teak Mid-Century Modern Nine Drawer Cabinet
Located in Highland, IN
This nicely tailored cabinet in teak features nine drawers with sculptural pulls and beveled drawer-fronts all supported by tapered legs. 28"h X 75"w X 19"d
Teak
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H 28.25 in W 78.25 in D 18 in
Stunning Danish Mid-Century Modern Low 9 Drawer Dresser Credenza Black Pulls
By RS Associates
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Danish Mid-Century Modern low 9 drawer dresser credenza black pulls. Impressive construction and very beautiful modern design. All 9 drawers slide smooth and very clean insi...
Teak
Vintage Teak Three Drawer Dresser
Located in Toronto, ON
This vintage compact teak dresser features comfortable sculpted pulls, long tapered legs and beautiful rich wood grains throughout. In excellent condition.
Wood, Teak
Teak 6 Drawer Dresser for Punch Design
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning 6 drawer dresser by well-known Canadian manufacturer, Punch Design. Beautiful details, with solid teak sculptured pulls and dovetail joinery. In overall good vintage origina...
Teak
Rosewood and Chrome 9-Drawer Dresser by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970
By Leif Jacobsen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Rosewood and chrome 9-drawer dresser by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970. Rare rosewood and chrome 9-drawer dresser or credenza by Danish cabinetmaker Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970. Exceptional...
Chrome
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 43 in D 19 in
Pr Art Deco Art Moderne Dressers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c 1930's
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of streamline Art Moderne dressers designed by Gilbert Rohde, for Herman Miller c 1936. The dressers feature opposing right and left cases, each with pale yellow drawer fro...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$2,950
H 32 in W 66 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Walnut Dresser Founders Furniture Attributed to Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome, richly grained walnut Mid-Century Modern 8 drawer dresser, attributed to Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Company, USA circa 1960’s. Expertly crafted, this absolute j...
Walnut
Sold|$3,595
H 31.25 in W 62 in D 20 in
Newly Refinished - Kipp Stewart “Declaration” Walnut Dresser for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Brass
$2,225Sale Price|50% Off
H 31 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders. Great pair of walnut dressers inset carved handles. Each dresser sits on 4 round steel and walnut dowel legs. Great matching...
Steel
$3,195
H 32 in W 66 in D 20 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Projection” Dresser by John Van Koert
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Expertly Refinished: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativ...
Walnut
Lane Rhythm Six Drawer Low Dresser Walnut Ash Restored
By Lane Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Lane Rhythm Mid century walnut and ash six drawer dresser. Dovetailed drawers. Wonderful wood selection and grain.
Ash, Walnut
$3,195
H 31.25 in W 76 in D 19.25 in
Newly Refinished - American of Martinsville 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Expertly Refinished: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativi...
Walnut
Edmond Spence 6-Drawer Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern 6-drawer dresser designed by Edmond Spence. Great Sculptural dresser designed by Edmund Spence and made in Sweden. 6 drawers provide ample storage. A handsome Mid...
Wood
$3,500
H 31.13 in W 72.25 in D 20 in
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza By Kipp Stewart for Drexel "Declaration" Line USA, Mid-20th Century Walnut, with original brass hardware. Measu...
Brass
$6,800
H 31 in W 72 in D 18 in
American Walnut Burl Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza Cabinet MINT!
By Milo Baughman, Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning American Walnut Burl Accents Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawers Dresser Credenza Cabinet MINT!.
Walnut
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Sculptural 5 Drawer High Chest Dresser Mint!
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut Mid-Century Modern sculptural 5 drawer high chest dresser mint!
Walnut
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 66 in D 20 in
Large Mid Century Double Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Company
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century seven drawer double dresser, designed by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Company circa 1960's. The dresser features two banks of drawers, an architectura...
Wood, Cherry
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Dresser w, Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
Brass
Jack Cartwright Designed Rosewood Dresser for Founders
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional mid-century rosewood dresser from American designer master Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. Nine ample drawers offer nearly limitless storage options, whether in t...
Metal
Ib Kofod-Larsen 12 Drawer Cabinet
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, this teak 12 drawer cabinet is beautifully constructed with dove-tailed drawer fronts with recessed pulls. It is perfectly suited ...
Teak
Tall Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large chest of drawers with side cabinet storage. This all in one unit features five deep drawers and left side cabinet space with top drawer and adjustable shelves. Please confirm l...
Walnut
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Antique, new and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror.
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.