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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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Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Walnut Burl Marble Top Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Empire Style Commode, Console or Chest of Drawers. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with lacquered and gilt columns and a marble top. The...
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Late 20th Century American Empire Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Newly Refinished - American of Martinsville 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

American Edwardian Colonial, Tiger Oak Bombe Highboy Dresser w/ Hidden Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Tiger Oak, Brass Handles This early 1920s bombe highboy showcases the refined elegance of American Edwardian Colonial Revival desig...
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Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Manufacturer: Hundevad & Co. Materials: Rosewood, Original Glass Doors Style: Danish Modern Description: This Danish Modern rosewood bo...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Other Dressers

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Greta M. Grossman Two-Tone Lacquered & Walnut Dresser for Glenn of CA
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

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century George III Oak & Mahogany Dresser Base
Located in Suffolk, GB
A handsome 18th Century George III oak and mahogany dresser base of long, elegant proportions. The piece is arranged with three full-length drawers across the frieze, each decorated ...
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Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

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