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Solid Pine Dresser, 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine dresser from circa 1900. Made of pine wood. The cabinet has its original paint with a nice
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Antique Early 1900s Rustic Dressers

Materials

Pine

Solid Pine Dresser, 1900’s
Solid Pine Dresser, 1900’s
H 38.59 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
Pine Dresser, Circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Pine dresser from circa 1900. Made of pine wood. The cabinet has its original paint with a nice
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Dressers

Materials

Pine

Pine Dresser, Circa 1900
Pine Dresser, Circa 1900
H 35.83 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
British Campaign Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
British campaign chest of drawers in rosewood from the early 1900s. In classic campaign style, the
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Early 20th Century Campaign Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Maple Wood American Empire Tall Chest Washstand Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique maple wood American Empire tall chest washstand dresser. Item features bun feet, panel back
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Early 20th Century North American Dressers

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning tiger oak wood dresser with an oval mirror. Sourced from an estate in Kansas, this
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Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Dressers

Materials

Metal

Antique French Louis XV Floral Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Chest Dresser & Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style floral satinwood inlaid mahogany low chest dresser and mirror. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Hollywood Regency Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany Chinese Chippendale style Hollywood Regency Chest Dresser Cabinet. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Purple Marble Bronze Ormolu Dresser Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Purple Marble Bronze Ormolu Dresser Commode Chest. Item features a
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Edwardian Mahogany Triple Mirror Vanity Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mahogany triple mirror vanity with adjustable mirrors 1900s This stunning vanity has a raised
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Lingerie Chest Circa, 1900s Marble Top Dovetail Drawers Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Edwardian cabinet Circa, 1900s marble top dovetail drawers storage Dimensions. 22 W ; 40 H ; 12
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Dressers

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Vintage Hollywood Regency Mahogany Leather Door Tall Chest on Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency mahogany leather door tall chest on chest dresser cabinet. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Rogue Marble Top Satinwood Commode Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV rogue marble top satinwood commode dresser. Item features a French rogue
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Marble

Fine Quality Bench-Made Sold Walnut Trifid Foot Georgian Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
the rarest of all of this forma as an antique. This piece dates to the early 1900s and is in excellent
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Oak Jacobean Style Carved Wood Chest of Drawers Low Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak Jacobean style carved wood chest of drawers low chest dresser. Item features bun feet
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Burr Walnut Dressing Table with Trifold Mirrors
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique burr walnut dressing table with carved feet. The dressing table contains seven drawers with plenty of room for storage. The ...
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20th Century British Edwardian Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

British Campaign Rosewood Secretary Dresser, Early 1900's
Located in Nantucket, MA
early 1900's, it has been professionally restored.
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Early 20th Century Campaign Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Oak Bathroom Framed Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1900, H083
Located in Vancouver, BC
Victorian Oak Bathroom Framed Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1900, H083 Scotland 1900 Solid Oak
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20th Century Scottish Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Early 1900's French Pink Glass Dresser Box With Gilt Decoration & Brass Mounts
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 1900's French Gilt Dresser Box With Gilt Brass Mounts And Handles Different from most clear
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early American Antique Tiger Oak Mirrored Dresser or Vanity Table - 1900s Kansas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
owner which gives its purchase date and the city in which it resided. 1900, Independance Kansas. This
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Antique Early 1900s American Mission Vanities

Materials

Metal

1900s Venetian Baroque Dresser with mirror in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Details
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Nouveau Ceramic Glazed Pot by Christopher Dressner
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Art Nouveau iron stone ceramic glaze designed by Christopher Dressner for S.C.I. Laveno
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Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Ceramics

Jacob & Josef Kohn Dresser
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Storage cabinet by Jacob & Josef Kohn with marble top. In original condition.
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Jacob & Josef Kohn Dresser
Jacob & Josef Kohn Dresser
H 39.38 in W 41.74 in D 20.87 in
French Cut Crystal Dresser Table Jewelry Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A large rectangular clear cut crystal box with small diamonds cut pattern in the center and bordered by large stars. A starburst is at the bottom. A gilt metal embossed with flowers ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Cut Glass

American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting
By Frank M. Whiting & Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting  USA, circa 1900s, by
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Industrial Wooden Two Drawer Painted Dresser / Workbench. C.1900
Located in London, GB
A painted former two drawer dresser base. c.1900 Dating to the late 19th / early 20th century, a
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique , Italian , Kitchen Shelf Plate and Pot Rack, Walnut, dresser 3 Drawers
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Art Nouveau Italian big particular shelf with three drawers. plate and pot racks in dark walnut. Restored and wax finished. Decorative and useful element for your ...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Arts and Crafts oak dresser by Heal & Son
By Heal's, Ambrose Heal
Located in Petworth, GB
A beautiful early Arts and Crafts "Cottage" oak dresser, two drawers above two cupboards with an
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts oak dresser by Heal & Son
Arts and Crafts oak dresser by Heal & Son
H 59.06 in W 55.12 in D 25.2 in
Antique Jacobean Style Oak Wood Pivoting Dresser Shaving Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Jacobean Style Oak Wood Pivoting Dresser Shaving Mirror. Item features carved wood finials
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

1900s Hand Carved Wooden Mirror with Bouquet in Basket and Scrolls
Located in Atlanta, GA
mirror, circa 1900 will bring an elegant touch to any home, perhaps placed above an enfilade, console
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Signed Oil on Board Early 1900s Era Painting of Young Woman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
collecting objects on a beach. The woman is dresser in what I believe are Arab clothes and has a bag and
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Vintage 1930s European Neoclassical Revival Paintings

Materials

Fruitwood

French 1900s Tramp Art Hand Carved Wood Mirror with Protruding Pyramidal Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Tramp Art hand-carved wooden mirror from the Turn of the Century circa 1900, with
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Midcentury Vanity Dresser in Parchment by Pierluigi Colli, 1950s
By Colli Torino
Located in Traversetolo, IT
the first half of the 1900s. The attention to detail is remarkable, with a plethora of exquisite
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Vanities

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Maple

Two-Toned French Turn of the Century 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Wooden Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
pedestal sink to add a unique touch of character. Place it on a dresser or nightstand in your bedroom for a
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Chinese Carved Fujian Armoire/Dresser with reverse painting
Located in Pomona, CA
. This armoire made at about 1850's using solid Nam Mao (Nan wood) with dark mahogany finished. All doors
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

4-Piece Federal Bedroom Set: Vanity, End Table, Dresser, Chest of Drawers
By Royal, Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in Soquel, CA
4-Piece Federal Bedroom Set: Vanity, End Table, Dresser, Check of Drawers Elegant bedroom set from
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Early 20th Century American Federal Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Co Early 20 Century Silver Dresser Jar Ball Finial 4.25 Inch Tall
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your vanity or dressing table with this exquisite Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dresser Jar
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Commode Cabinet with 5 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Dresser Cabinet with 5 Drawers. Item
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Extremely Rare Important 19th Century Platinum, Blue, White Floral Moser Box
By Moser Glassworks
Located in New York, NY
glass dresser box has geometric cross design in platinum with blue and white bellflowers. The crosses
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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Platinum

Exquisite Art Nouveau Sterling Mounted Crystal Triangular Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in shape serves as an elegant accessory for various purposes—ideal for tea, dresser items, or simply
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Italian Jewelry or Decorative Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
any small collectibles. Sitting atop a vanity, dresser or a desk, the hand painted box is as elegant
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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pivoting White Painted Mirror
Located in New Rochelle, NY
wooden back plate to finish off a dresser or entry way console.
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

Pair of American Alvin Fine Silver Overlay Glass Perfume Bottles Art Nouveau
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Stockholm, SE
Alvin-Beiderhase Co 1894-1919, a rare matched pair of Dresser / Perfume Bottles in glass with fine
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Silver

Superb Italy Baroque Massive Carved Walnut Complete Bedroom Sets
By Cucchi & Sola Ammobiliamenti Torino 1
Located in Vigonza, Padua
. Nightstands H 75, W 55, D 40. Dresser H 100, W 135, D 55.
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Revival Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

1910s Chippendale Venetian Baroque Revival Bedroom Set in Carved Walnut
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
applied. Original mirrors and handles. Polished with wax. Top bedside tables and dresser in Imperial gray
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble

WMF Gilt and Painted Glass Covered Box
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Norwood, NJ
WMF Art Nouveau Germany painted glass and gilt dresser box, 1900s. An exceptional example of the
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Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

WMF Gilt and Painted Glass Covered Box
WMF Gilt and Painted Glass Covered Box
H 7.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This hand carved bear sculpture is a great
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Japanese Taisho Period Sitting Doll with Silk Clothing and Ornate Headdress
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese doll with a powdered face and silk clothing and tall headdress from the early 1900s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric

Hand Carved Black Forest Brienz Wooden Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This small and hand carved bear sculpture is a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cut Glass

Alfred Daguet, Paris, Art Nouveau Embossed Brass & Inlaid Glass Cabochons Box
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Lisse, NL
Daguet was a French craftsman/metalsmith, active around the early 1900s and who specialized in repoussé
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Copper, Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom designed and built dresser/chest of drawers by Hans
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
H 30.75 in W 101 in D 21 in
Beautiful Jewelry or Collecting Treasure Box Inlaid with Walnut, Burl Walnut
Located in Lisse, NL
Great craftsmanship with a great Patina from the early 1900s inlaid with Wood and other woodtypes
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Important Cotswold School Oak Refectory Table
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Petworth, GB
family connection an early dresser 1900 by Sidney Barnsley sat alongside this table as well as 2 other
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co Attributed Circa 1920s
By Liberty of London
Located in North Hollywood, CA
renowned designers such as Christopher Dresser (1834-1904) and E.W. Godwin (1833-1886). Related Liberty
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Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Forney, TX
Hoffmann (Austrian, 1900-1969) for Romweber Company, Batesville, Indiana. circa 1933-1936 Created for
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood

Letter from Theodore Dreiser Dated 19 Dec 1916 to Eliza Calvert Hall
Located in Dallas, TX
England. Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser (/'dra?s?r, -z?r/; August 27, 1871 – December 28, 1945) was an
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
, and center tables. By 1900, William A. Berkey was offering dressers, chiffonniers, bookcases, parlor
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Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 4 Pc August Brandt Ranch Oak Rustic Sectional Sofa & Lounge Arm Chair
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
, comfortable ranch-style furniture in the later 1930's. About A. Brandt Co. A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
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Late 20th Century Rustic Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1900s Italian Embossed Leather Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
1900s Italian leather dresser with embossed gold decoration. We have two available. Listed price is
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Early 20th Century Italian Dressers

Materials

Brass

1900s Italian Embossed Leather Dresser
1900s Italian Embossed Leather Dresser
H 32.5 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
Jugendstil Dresser, Germany, 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Below its cover plate, the chest of drawers features two drawers side by side, and below these, two spacious drawers, one above the other. The front sides of the drawers are fitted w...
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Jugendstil Dresser, Germany, 1900s
Jugendstil Dresser, Germany, 1900s
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Jugendstil Dresser with Marble Top, Germany, 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Below its top cover, the chest of drawers has two drawers next to each other and below, two spacious drawers one above the other. The front sides of the drawers are doubled-on and pa...
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Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Dressers

Materials

Marble

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1900s Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1900s dresser available at 1stDibs. Each 1900s dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. There are 179 variations of the antique or vintage 1900s dresser you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1900s dresser — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each 1900s dresser bearing Art Nouveau, Art Deco or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1900s dresser has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Henredon, Hukin & Heath and Kling Furniture Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1900s Dresser?

The average selling price for a 1900s dresser at 1stDibs is $2,100, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $51,871 for the highest priced.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A highboy dresser typically consists of two chests of drawers stacked on top of one another with the larger on the bottom. The two pieces can either be permanently fused or come apart.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A highboy dresser is a tall or double chest of drawers. This piece of furniture typically features an upper chest that sits on top of a wider chest. There are many antique, new and vintage highboy dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bombe dresser is a type of case good furniture with a specific shape that became popular during the mid 18th century in France. Pieces feature two or more rows of drawers and show off curves along their sides, fronts and bases. Most bombe dressers are low so that you can hang a mirror over top. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bombe dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Bombay dresser is a French chest of drawers that has a distinctive curvy or bow shape. The dressers are embellished with hand-painted designs. On 1stDibs, shop for a variety of vintage and antique Bombay dressers today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sheraton dresser refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An armoire dresser is essentially a huge cupboard that, as a mobile closet, is most commonly used to keep clothes tidy and out of the way. When it comes to storage, the average armoire includes a little bit of everything, from plenty of hanging space to shelves and drawers. For antique, vintage and new armoire dressers, shop on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    lowboy dresser is a type of dressing table. It's typically a small table that is shorter and narrower than a standard dresser, with one or two rows of drawers.

    Lowboys are sometimes referred to as vanities. Vanity tables have also been variously known as dressing tables or makeup tables over the years, but no matter what we call them, and whether it's a sophisticated contemporary piece or an iconic vintage Luigi Massoni vanity, vanities have offered a special place for us to get ready for work, an early-morning appointment or lunch date or whatever lies ahead.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    A chesser dresser is used informally to refer to a cross between a chest and a dresser. Chessers are large pieces of storage furniture. They typically offer a mixture of drawers in that the drawer boxes come in a range of sizes for convenience (deeper drawers in the bottom drawer row of a chesser are great for storing larger pieces of clothing or textiles).

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An MCM dresser is a dresser made during the mid-century modern era. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of mid-century modern dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Serpentine is another word for something that is snakelike or curved. A serpentine dresser features a curved front that visually undulates. This style was very popular in the Rococo period. Shop a collection of Rococo furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A triple dresser is a furniture piece with three rows of drawers and is wider compared to a double dresser, which is taller. It usually comes with a mirror. Vintage dressers and other storage furniture will add an elegant feel to your home's interiors. Find antique and vintage dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Historically, apothecary dressers were used by pharmacists to store medicines and tools. The dresser featured small compartment drawers perfect for housing tinctures and treatments. Today, apothecary dressers exude antique and rustic charm and can be a perfect complement to your home décor. Shop a collection of apothecary furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    A gentleman's dresser is a piece of storage furniture that is characterized by specific attributes. It features a tall cabinet area ideally sized for hanging trousers, suits and ties, and smaller drawers for organizing items like socks, undergarments and handkerchiefs. This type of furniture is also sometimes referred to as a gentleman's chest. Find an assortment of gentleman's dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A highboy dresser is used to store clothing and other items. A highboy looks like two chests of drawers stacked on top of one another. Traditionally, the bottom one is wider. Browse a range of vintage highboy dressers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low dresser is also sometimes called a lowboy. Low dressers are low-profile chests of drawers — they’re essentially waist-high dressing tables or vanities with one or two rows of drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low dressers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    A dresser with a mirror on top is called a bureau. This type of storage furniture is essentially a cabinet with a stack of horizontal drawers. Typically, a bureau-dressing table is waist-high and placed in the bedroom.

    A bureau can also refer to a secretaire, a furnishing with a writing surface. This kind of bureau features a desk with drawers. Much like a traditional secretary but without the upper half, the slant-top desk, also known as a slant-front or bureau desk, originated in the 18th century.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A double dresser has nearly the same form and function as a typical dresser, but with two columns of drawers instead of just one.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    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. A wardrobe can usually be found positioned on top of a tallboy, which is yet another type of dresser.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    A man's dresser is just called a dresser. There is typically no difference in design between dressers used by women and men. The term dresser refers to a type of storage furniture. It's typically used to connote a chest of drawers that is used primarily to store clothing

    Hundreds of years ago, the term gentleman's dresser was used to describe a piece of storage furniture that is characterized by specific attributes. It features a tall cabinet area ideally sized for hanging trousers, suits and ties, and smaller drawers for organizing items like socks, undergarments and handkerchiefs. 

    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. When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. 

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Campaign-style dressers are pieces of storage furniture that collapse, break apart or fold up, so that you can easily travel with them. The furnishings originated during the Georgian and Victorian periods in England. Officers in the British military were among the first to use them. On 1stDibs, find a range of campaign style dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What you display on a Welsh dresser is largely a matter of personal preference. Historically, people used the pieces to show off dinnerware, but you can arrange sculptures, decorative accents, collectibles and other items on the shelves. Find a range of Welsh dressers on 1stDibs.