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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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
Unique Mid century modern narrow teak 4 drawer dresser by Hans Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Danish teak Narrow 4 drawer dresser or end table designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. Teak veneer dresser with solid flat teak handles and birch drawer construction. All ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Teak
Vintage Milo Baughman for Lane MCM Burl wood Lowboy 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
A gorgeous mid century modern designed by Milo Baughman for Lane burl wood dresser/credenza with 9 drawers. In good vintage condition as picture...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Burl
Expertly Restored - Modernist Dresser by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser. Featuring walnut wood, 5 spacious drawers and inset metal handles. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Black Credenza, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
This Italian midcentury credenza crafted with lightweight materials, the piece showcases multiple beveled drawers. In combination with it's angular legs as well as glass tops it refl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Warren Church for Lane Mid-Century Modern Gentlemans Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut gentleman's chest designed by Warren Church for the "Perception" line by Lane Furniture. The chest features nice woven front doors, sculpted wood drawer pul...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Lightly Restored, Paul Evans Style, Lane Brutalist, Staccato or Mosaic Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dresser was designed in the brutalist style made iconic by Paul Evans, and manufactured by Lane USA, circa 1970s. Made with varied blocks of oak attached to the front, it lends ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
1970s Rattan Glass Top Dresser Night Stand
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan dresser cabinet you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful dresser is st...
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1970s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Thomasville Sculptural 'Acrhed' 9 Drawer Dresser Walnut, Olive Burl, Travertine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the classic and timeless style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, the 'Arched' series by Thomasville is made in the US, circa 1960s, and is of heirloom quality. The finest hardwoods of wa...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 4 Drawer Dresser by Mount Airy With Mahogany Tone.
Located in Seattle, WA
Makers mark on the back. Removable glass protective top layer. Curved Front, carved wood detailing. Wheat imagery on brass toned hardware. Deep set drawers. Vintage Condition Consist...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
Located in Pawtucket, RI
George Nelson Thin Edge eight-drawer double dresser for Herman Miller, circa 1950s. Model #5221. A classic design, this example is executed in high-quality Brazilian Rosewood with al...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Henredon "Scene Two" 7 Drawer Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage seven-drawer chest of drawers from the Henredon Scene Two Collection. This unique burl wood dresser features a great modernist form, dovetai...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Burl
Thomasville Sculptural 'Acrhed' 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Walnut & Olive Burl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the classic and timeless style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, the 'Arched' series by Thomasville is made in the US, circa 1960s, and is of heirloom quality. The finest hardwoods of walnut and olive ash burl, create a sculptural rhythm that evokes ancient and classical Roman or Greek architecture. Exceptional styling and scale + superior materials and construction = a Mid Century Modern masterwork that fits well in any quality setting.
This large 6 drawer tall dresser...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Burl
1960s Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Kent Coffey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century walnut dresser designed and manufactured by Kent Coffey in the United States circa 1960s.This elegant dresser boasts a sturdy walnut frame that exudes a timeless charm an...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser. Broyhill Style.
Located in Seattle, WA
This walnut toned petite dresser has beautiful wood grain detailing on the drawers. Dovetail Drawers. Original hardware. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimension...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Front Walnut Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in Frederick, MD
This unique walnut Mid-Century Modern dresser has an unusual burl wood design in the drawer fronts that really make it a stand out piece. The grain pattern on the burl is gorgeous. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Hanging Cupboard by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs, France
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare hanging cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Residence La Nova in Les Arcs. Passionate about mountains, Charlotte Perriand devoted nearly 20 years of her life to the d...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Mid-Century Modern server made of Walnut. It boasts 6 drawers with 3 of them hidden behind detailed doors. Tapered legs perfectly accent the piece and allow it to fit into...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Rosewood and Walnut Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 65.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 36.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Stanley Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century modern walnut dresser from Stanley Furniture is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Dating back to the 1950s, it boasts high-quality walnut cons...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Nakashima Dresser for Widdicomb Origins
Located in Chicago, IL
Nakashima Dresser for Widdicomb Orgins Line in walnut wood with oil finish, The angeled One inch-thick top overhangs a six-drawer case with carved horizontal handles. Solid-turned wa...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Unique Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Dresser/Credenza in Style of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Dresser/Credenza in the Style of Arne Vodder
This solid walnut dresser, with its exquisite sculpted drawer pulls, epitomizes mid-century modern elega...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Erik Buch Teak Danish Modern Gentlemen's Chest
By Erik Buch
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Erik Buch Teak Danish Modern Gentlemen's Chest
Elevate your mid century bedroom with this exquisite Danish Modern chest of drawers, This elegant piec...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by Widdicomb, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by Widdicomb, 1960. Dresser restored.
Measures 68.25" long 21.5" deep 30.5" tall
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Steel Frame Chest of Drawers, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
An all original George Nelson small dresser. In good vintage condition with sign of age and use. Minor chipping of painted drawer fronts, loss of paint, oxidation to frame. Herma...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Antique Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser With Secretary Desk Top With Casters.
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Mahogany 3 Drawer Dresser With Secretary Desk Top. The drawers above and below are full width drawers. The secretary desk operates similar to a drawer and offers a spacious w...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Elkton, MD
Gorgeous sculptural walnut dresser featuring a stunning sculptural design, adorned with three spacious central drawers complemented by three ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Blush Floral Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawer
Located in New York, NY
Peach floral dresser exudes the essence of spring, infusing any cozy corner with a breath of fresh air and a sense of renewal. As new leaves unfurl on t...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Seven-Drawer Dresser by John Van Koert
Located in Seattle, WA
A stylish Mid-Century Modern seven-drawer dresser or credenza by John Van Koert for the "Profile" line by Drexel. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and sleek mid-centur...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vinyl Cabinet, Denmark, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A small chest of drawers for vinyl records, made of teak wood. It consists of an upper drawer and a lower cabinet for vinyl records. chest of drawersmanufactured in the 1960s in Den...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 8 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 8 Drawer dresser by HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD. Good Vintage Condition clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth. Very unique mid century and deco desig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Stunning Midcentury 4 Drawer teak Dresser Made in Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning early deco mid century 4 drawer teak veneer dresser made in Sweden. Beautiful early deco style mid century dresser. Beautiful blonde birc...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Teak, Softwood
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Stained Satinwood Nine-Drawer Dresser with Brass Pulls by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Hendredon nine-drawer chest of drawers/dresser (ca. 1970s, USA). Composed of a richly stained satinwood chest featuring seven long and two short drawers with interlocking b...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Lane Acclaim Dovetail Walnut Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim tall Dresser c. 1960s. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Lane Furniture. This beautiful dresser is a difficult to...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dovetailed 3 Drawer Dresser by Stanley
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned piece with 3 dovetailed drawers and original finish. Mid Century Design by Stanley Furniture. Makers mark on the left side of top drawer. Vintage Condition Consistent wi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century American Long Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long six drawer dresser in walnut grain. Three wide left side drawers and three drawers behind sculpted front doors.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Danish Modern 4 Drawer Dresser.
Located in Seattle, WA
Danish modern dresser with four dovetailed drawers. Petite size, wood carved handles. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 35 W ; 16 D ; 19 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long mid-century modern sleek smooth face 6 drawer dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 6 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning walnut grains ...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
6 Drawer Teak Dresser by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great Simple 6-drawer credenza in teak. Six deep drawers, with dovetail construction. Designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux, made in Sweden. Dresser is in good vintage condition.
48" w...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
United Furniture Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser
Located in Fulton, CA
A walnut six drawer low dresser by United Furniture Company, circa. 1950. Fine craftsmanship with solid oak interior woods and dovetail construction. Dust panels between drawers and center drawer glide...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers for Calvin The Irwin Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers for Calvin, The Irwin Collection,model 7306 features, Mahogany wood screenfold doors with piano hinges and magnetic catches conceals 16 total drawers, br...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
George Nelson Thin Edge 10 Drawer dresser for Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This George Nelson design for Herman Miller, Thin Edge series 10 drawer dresser is in great condition and ready to be enjoyed for years to come.
It...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
'Omega' Series Dresser by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern American dresser by Thomasville. Simple and handsome design with walnut wood grain. Nine total drawers with wood trim around the handles.
Please confirm locat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Low Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern American made four drawer unit with a sculpted front door.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 9-Drawer Dresser
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dresser. Featuring a straight line design, brutalist front, door on the left that opens up to three hidden drawers, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Exposed Framework Dresser by John Stuart, C.1950s
By John Stuart
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-century Modern dresser in walnut by John Stuart, circa 1950-1950. This stunning piece showcases an elegant exposed framework, twelve spacious drawers, and luxurious brass hardwar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern long low Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser designed by Richard Thompson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern long low Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser designed by Richard Thompson for Glenn of California. Walnut case with flush pop out rosewood pulls. Drawers slide smoothly. Struc...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Maple Chest of Drawers Dresser by Edmond Spence, c1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and functional beauty of Mid-Century Modern design with this exquisite pair of maple chest of drawers, crafted by the renowned designer Edmond Spence in...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Vintage Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Dresser by Stanley.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage piece has 6 dovetailed drawers, tapered legs and a walnut tone.. Makers mark inside top drawer. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 52 W ; 19...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Dresser. Featuring beautiful protruding diamond shaped pulls, five spacious drawers, and tapered legs. Please confirm location with dealer (NY...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Georges Frydman aluminum dresser for Efa 1958
Located in Grenoble, FR
George Frydman
Two-part china cabinet with aluminum doors and oak structure dating from the 1950s. Beautiful patina, Georges Frydman has always designed adaptable furniture (the heig...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Lane "Alpha" Burl Long Dresser by Roland Carter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Timeless yet modern, the renowned “Alpha” series by designer Roland Carter for Lane Furniture of Virginia seamlessly blends clean brutalist lines with the wild organic swirls of oak ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Burl
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1
Located in San Diego, CA
A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.
The George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4-drawer Dresser, crafted by Herman Miller, epitomizes the timeless elegance and functional sophistication synonymous with mid-century modern design. This dresser stands as an iconic piece within the George Nelson collection, renowned for its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and impeccable craftsmanship. This particular example boasts exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.
Constructed from rich rosewood veneer, the dresser boasts a warm, organic hue that exudes luxury and refinement. Its slender profile and thin edges create an illusion of lightness, enhancing the overall sense of modernity and grace. The 4 spacious drawers feature seamless integration of hardware, maintaining the dresser's sleek appearance while providing ample storage space for clothing, linens, or personal belongings.
Each detail of the George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge series reflects an unwavering commitment to both form and function. Its timeless design transcends trends, making it a versatile addition to any interior decor scheme, from minamalist to post-modern. Whether used in a bedroom, living area, or office space, this dresser elevates the ambiance with its understated elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship, showcasing the enduring legacy of George Nelson's visionary design ethos.
About the Designer:
Not everyone thinks of George Nelson when they think “Modernism”—but they should. Here’s why:
Looking at the outset of George Nelson’s career, few would have guessed that his legacy would crown him as one of the most influential individuals in Modernism—story has it that the young Ivy Leaguer stumbled into the Yale School of Architecture seeking shelter from the rain, and only then did he consider studying design. His legacy, though, would be one that touched nearly every corner of American Modernism as we think of it today.
As an architect, author, furniture designer, graphic designer, exhibition designer, teacher, amateur photographer, and general provocateur, George Nelson shaped the course of design in America for over four decades.
After completing his two Bachelor’s degrees (one in architecture, the other in fine arts), Nelson went on to accept a traveling fellowship in Rome, which interfaced him with figures like Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, and Gio Ponti all of which he interviewed forPencil Point, bringing the European vanguard to the attention of the magazine’s American readership.
At this point in his career, Nelson had devoted himself to writing, joining Architectural Forum as its first associate editor in 1935.
For nearly a decade, Nelson’s post as an editor brought him face-to-face with many of the leaders of the Modernism movement in the U.S., and through these exchanges, his own stance in the design world began to solidify. For Nelson, the purpose of design was to improve the world in accordance with the laws of nature—and while he hadn’t yet done much designing himself, he was busy teasing out the theoretical details of architecture. In 1940, Nelson co-authored Tomorrow’s House with Henry Wright, and the book went on to be a great commercial success, introducing concepts like the “family room,” and more broadly assuming a solutions-based perspective for architectural design.
It wasn’t long before the book earned him the favorable attention of D.J. Depree, the chairman of Herman Miller the American furniture manufacture. Despite Nelson’s inexperience in furniture design, Depree saw potential in the writer’s approach to the industry: solutions-oriented design with a practical lean. Nelson became the company’s Director of Design in 1947, under the condition that he be allowed to continue his work outside of the company.
From 1947 to 1972, Nelson oversaw the design department at Herman Miller, bringing in the icons that would shape some of the most memorable pieces of mid-century design, from such people as Ray and Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to Richard Schultz, Donald Knorr, and Isamu Noguchi.
Beginning in the mid-1950s, Nelson’s own design firm began its work in earnest, producing furniture and pioneering a ubiquitous incorporation of design, bringing that same consideration for pragmatism and aesthetics to advertising and marketing materials, image management, and graphic programs. His own firm incorporated in 1955, tapping many of the same designers from the Herman Miller roster for collaborations under George Nelson Associates, Inc.
It was during this period of Nelson’s life and career that many of his most iconic designs came onto the scene—many will be instantly familiar furniture silhouettes that perhaps you didn’t know sprung from George Nelson himself.
Designing his first collection in 1945 and appointed design director in 1947, Nelson quickly expanded his purview and transformed the company. Confirming De Pree’s early assessment of Nelson as someone “thinking well ahead of the parade,” he redesigned everything from Herman Miller’s product line to its graphics and marketing and advertising materials. Over the course of his long association with Herman Miller, Nelson designed hundreds of pieces of furniture and recruited other designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi, now all widely acknowledged as some of the brightest talents of the time.
Nelson developed his own designs—from furniture to architecture, and exhibitions to graphics—in his New York City studio, known variously over the years as George Nelson, George Nelson & Associates, and George Nelson and Company. The staff included significant designers in their own right such as Irving Harper, George Mulhauser, Ernest Farmer, Gordon Chadwick, George Tscherny...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid Century Modern 9 Drawer Dresser Walnut Tone.
Located in Seattle, WA
9 drawer dresser with beautiful wood grain and wood carved handles. Makers mark in the back of the drawer. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 66 W ; 18 D...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1950s Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Cabinet Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1940s Mid century Modern Paul Frankl Cabinet Chest of Drawers. A part of the station wagon series in contrasting Philippine and Rock Mahogany and Maple featuring brass and leather...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
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.
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