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How do I identify an antique dresser?

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How do I identify an antique dresser?
To identify an antique dresser, examine it for markings that indicate who produced it. Makers typically add brands, carvings, paper labels or metal tags to inconspicuous areas, such as the inside of a drawer or the back of a dresser. If you can locate a marking, you can use trusted online resources to figure out who made it and learn more about your dresser. Unfortunately, some antique pieces may be unmarked or have lost their tags or labels over the years. With these pieces, you can turn to a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance with the identification process. Find a wide variety of antique dressers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
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Danish Teak Mid-Century Tall Dresser Gentleman’s Chest Wardrobe
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful mid-century modern highboy, gentleman’s tall dresser, wardrobe, circa 1970’s. Don’t be fooled by the term “Gentleman’s Chest” – this high functioning storage piece is reall...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Five Drawer Dresser Thin Edge Rosewood c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century masterpiece, five drawer thin edge dresser designed by recognized master of the idiom, George Nelson, for Herman Miller, circa 1950's. Part of the hard to find, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Aluminum

Pair of Ebonized and Marble-Veneered Commodes, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This commanding pair of three-drawer chests features exuberantly marbled veneer surfaces that contrast with the tooled, blackened wood of its construction. The colors of the marble r...
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Early 20th Century Dressers

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Marble

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century "Staccato" Brutalist Dresser by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ 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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood, Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Swedish Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
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...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Directional, Dresser, Walnut, Cane, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and cane dresser designed and produced by Directional Furniture, USA, c. 1960s. Touch ups carried out. Dimensions: 32” H x 72.2” W x 18.1” D
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Cane, Walnut

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