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Mid-Century Modern Dressers

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Bedroom Dresser Lowboy Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel with Mirrors
Bedroom Dresser Lowboy Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel with Mirrors

Bedroom Dresser Lowboy Faux Bamboo and Rattan Dresser by Drexel with Mirrors

By Drexel

Located in Rochester, NY

This piece is in stunning vintage condition. Rattan and faux bamboo design are classic and the workmanship that went into this piece is awe inspiring. Please see other listings for a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawer Chest
Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawer Chest

Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawer Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

A vintage Mid-Century dresser or commode made with rich wood showcasing the natural grain and warm tones that define the Mid-Century style. The piece includes six spacious drawers, ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut and Oak, Nine Drawers, USA, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut and Oak, Nine Drawers, USA, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Walnut and Oak, Nine Drawers, USA, 1960

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-Century Modern dresser made of walnut and oak wood. It looks like has 12 drawers but it is a nine drawer dresser. Just a really cool detail. Also, the combination of two differen...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Oak, Walnut

Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser

Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 40 wide x 19 deep x 46.25 inches high. All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Mid-Century Merton Gershun Designed Walnut Highboy Dresser by Martinsville
Mid-Century Merton Gershun Designed Walnut Highboy Dresser by Martinsville

Mid-Century Merton Gershun Designed Walnut Highboy Dresser by Martinsville

Similar to Merton Gershun's designs for the "Dania" collection by American of Martinsville, this walnut highboy dresser by Carlton House exemplifies classic American Mid-Century Mode...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Florence Highboy Dresser in Walnut Wood (Natural) by The Spalty Dog
Florence Highboy Dresser in Walnut Wood (Natural) by The Spalty Dog

Florence Highboy Dresser in Walnut Wood (Natural) by The Spalty Dog

By The Spalty Dog

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A mid-century modern highboy dresser is a tall, vertical storage solution, perfect for those who appreciate the timeless elegance of mid-20th-century design. Our Florence Highboy Dr...

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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern style tall chest of drawers, constructed of American walnut with a transparent, lacquer finish. The six graduated drawer fronts feature walnut veneers in a box m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Metal

Vintage Thomasville Campaign Style Dresser
Vintage Thomasville Campaign Style Dresser

Vintage Thomasville Campaign Style Dresser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage Campaign style dresser by Thomasville exemplifies the brand’s celebrated commitment to quality craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring a rich, warm wood finish, the...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Two Part Side by Side Racetrack Buffed Lacquered Goatskin Dresser Credenza Mint!
Two Part Side by Side Racetrack Buffed Lacquered Goatskin Dresser Credenza Mint!

Two Part Side by Side Racetrack Buffed Lacquered Goatskin Dresser Credenza Mint!

By Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Two part side by side Racetrack Buffed Lacquered green & bone color goatskin dresser credenza mint! Attributed to Karl Springer. Stunning craftsmanship thick coat of lacquer of goat...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Goatskin, Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak 7 Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak 7 Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak 7 Drawer Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

A standout piece of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, this 1960s teak tallboy dresser blends form, function, and craftsmanship with ease. Made from richly grained teak, it features w...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping
Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping

Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping

By Max Kuehne

Located in Hanover, MA

Modernist chest of five drawers by Henredon, the faces of which have been decoratively incised with a pattern of flowers and embellished with solid brass strapping, circa 1959. Top two drawers have removable dividers and a vide poche tray.  I believe these were inspired by Japanese Isho-Dansu chests. Very clean inside and out. Patination to brass. Ebonized finish beautifully restored. Ready to place. We also have listed separately the companion long low chest of drawers...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Young Manufacturing, Highboy Dreser, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Young Manufacturing, Highboy Dreser, Walnut, USA, 1960s

Young Manufacturing, Highboy Dreser, Walnut, USA, 1960s

By Young Manufacturing Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Young Manufacturing, Mid-Century Modern, Highboy Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1960s A walnut highboy dresser desigend and produced by Young Manufacturing the United States c. 1960s. Matchi...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Dresser Dovetail Drawers
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Dresser Dovetail Drawers

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Dresser Dovetail Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawer Dresser Dovetail Drawers Dimensions. 38 W ; 17 1/2 D ; 44 H.

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Low Dresser / Credenza
Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Low Dresser / Credenza

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Low Dresser / Credenza

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage Mid-Century Modern low dresser features a long, streamlined case with nine drawers arranged in three horizontal rows of three drawers each.The design is defined by clea...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Campaign Dresser by John Stuart
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Campaign Dresser by John Stuart

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Campaign Dresser by John Stuart

By John Stuart Inc.

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A stunning vintage rosewood campaign dresser, a true gem from the renowned John Stuart of New York, crafted in the 1960s. This exquisite piece not only serves as a functional storage...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Kent Coffey
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Kent Coffey

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Kent Coffey

By Kent-Coffey

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Kent-Coffey walnut credenza with marble insert. Featuring brass knobs and vibrant walnut, this credenza is well constructed and in very good shape. Please confirm item location (N...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Wonderful Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Wonderful Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Wonderful Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb

Wonderful blonde maple 6 drawer dresser credenza or sideboard by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use. Has 6 solid oak drawers w...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Maple

Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century
Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century

Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century

By Thomasville

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed and made in the United States, this tall dresser combo features an excellent look and classically Mid-Century walnut high-quality construction. The top cabinet houses two do...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Wonderful minimalist dresser designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Features waterfall edges, book matched walnut, and great edge details. The top drawers have partitions ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Henredon Chest of Drawers
Henredon Chest of Drawers

Henredon Chest of Drawers

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The 'chest on chest' by Hendredon shows high craftsmanship and mid-century modern design. Rich walnut grain, two inlay strips of walnut run perpendicular to the rest of the top, susp...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Walnut 3 drawer dresser with the classic cupcake pulls. This Dresser is part of the Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Diamond Front Dresser by United
Diamond Front Dresser by United

Diamond Front Dresser by United

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Long nine drawer dresser by United Furniture with their iconic diamond front. Warm walnut grain throughout with tapered legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Midcentury Green Painted Credenza, circa 1960
Midcentury Green Painted Credenza, circa 1960

Midcentury Green Painted Credenza, circa 1960

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A midcentury light green painted credenza, circa 1960. The credenza has circular brass pulls with scroll detail. The front of the credenza is de...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Sarreid Brass-Clad 5 Drawer Dresser, Made in Spain, 1970s
Sarreid Brass-Clad 5 Drawer Dresser, Made in Spain, 1970s

Sarreid Brass-Clad 5 Drawer Dresser, Made in Spain, 1970s

By Sarried Ltd.

Located in Oceanside, US

A striking five-drawer brass-clad campaign dresser manufactured by Sarreid Ltd., handcrafted in Spain in the 1970s. This iconic Sarreid form features hand-applied sheets of polished ...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Highboy Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Highboy Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern sculptural walnut highboy dresser featuring elegant splayed legs and distinctive boomerang-shaped pulls. Expertly crafted in walnut with clean angular lines and ge...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Dresser by Lane
Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Dresser by Lane

Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Dresser by Lane

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Large vintage modern credenza by Lane features nine drawers, metal pulls, sturdy metal legs, with a uniquely designed front. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Vintage Ten-Drawer Walnut and Brass Chest / Dresser by Baker
Vintage Ten-Drawer Walnut and Brass Chest / Dresser by Baker

Vintage Ten-Drawer Walnut and Brass Chest / Dresser by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant Baker chest of drawers / dresser in bookmatched black walnut veneer with recessed, hammered and etched brass drawer-pulls and a semi-finished back (ca. 1980,USA). Ten-drawer ...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

1960s Mid Century Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Mount Airy Janus Collection
1960s Mid Century Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Mount Airy Janus Collection

1960s Mid Century Walnut 8 Drawer Dresser by Mount Airy Janus Collection

By Mount Airy Furniture Company, John Stuart

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing Mid-Century Modern dresser designed by John Stuart for Mount Airy "Janus Collection,” ( it has the label in the back and also in the drawer, it is shown in the pictures above...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Nine-Drawer Dresser or Credenza with Diamond Faceted Drawers.
Mid-Century Modern Nine-Drawer Dresser or Credenza with Diamond Faceted Drawers.

Mid-Century Modern Nine-Drawer Dresser or Credenza with Diamond Faceted Drawers.

Located in Seattle, WA

Embodying the peak of mid-century design, this exceptional vintage nine-drawer dresser or credenza seamlessly balances striking sculptural geometry with premium everyday functionalit...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

1960s Mid-Century Sculptural Walnut Dresser
1960s Mid-Century Sculptural Walnut Dresser

1960s Mid-Century Sculptural Walnut Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Introduce timeless sophistication to your space with this stunning 1960s Mid-Century sculptural walnut dresser—a perfect blend of artistry and functionality. Expertly crafted from ri...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Brutalist Dresser by Lane Furniture
Brutalist Dresser by Lane Furniture

Brutalist Dresser by Lane Furniture

By Lane Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern long dresser designed by Lane Furniture for their Pueblo collection. Featuring a mosaic wood collage front giving a modern brutalist motif. Please confirm location.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Ebonized 6 Drawer Dresser
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Ebonized 6 Drawer Dresser

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Ebonized 6 Drawer Dresser

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Ebonized 6 Drawer Dresser This dresser measures: 48 wide x 18.25 deep x 33.25 inches high Fair Vintage Condition – Finish on Dresser is He...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's
Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's

Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's

By Frode Holm

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Dressing Table / Vanity / Bureau in Rosewood and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood, brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Illum Bol...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s

Located in Emeryville, CA

This stunning 1960s Danish Mid-Century teak tallboy dresser is a timeless piece of craftsmanship. Featuring exquisite wood grain and hand-carved teak drawer pulls, this tall chest of...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Nine Drawer Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Nine Drawer Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Nine Drawer Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Make a bold yet timeless statement in your bedroom with this Mid-Century Modern Nine-Drawer Dresser, a perfect blend of classic design and everyday functionality. Featuring clean lin...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Danish Modern Highboy Gentleman's Chest Dresser
Danish Modern Highboy Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Danish Modern Highboy Gentleman's Chest Dresser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Danish modern style tall dresser. Manufactured by D-Scan in Singapore as part of their Captain Line. Features distinct inset brass campaign-style hardware, rich wood grain, and func...

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Late 20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Vintage Mid Century 5 Drawer Dresser Attributed to John Van Koert for Drexel.
Vintage Mid Century 5 Drawer Dresser Attributed to John Van Koert for Drexel.

Vintage Mid Century 5 Drawer Dresser Attributed to John Van Koert for Drexel.

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage Mid Century Modern five-drawer dresser is attributed to John Van Koert for Drexel and reflects the clean-lined, functional aesthetic associated with American modern desi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie
Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie

Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie

By Broyhill

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie Offered is a walnut tall chest of drawers made by Dixie. This piece is quite versitile and lends itself to any space or design pro...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-century Modern dressers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern dressers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dressers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern dressers made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dressers, popular names associated with this style include Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture, American of Martinsville, and George Nelson. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dressers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $249 and tops out at $79,990 while the average work can sell for $3,500.