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James Mont, Dresser, Wood, USA, 1940s
By James Mont
Located in High Point, NC
A wood dresser designed and produced by James Mont, USA, c. 1940s.
Originally from a James Mont
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
James Mont, Dresser, Silver Leaf, Wood, USA, 1940s
By James Mont
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable wood and silver leaf dresser attributed to James Mont, USA, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Silver Leaf
Gilbert Rohde, Mid-Century Modern, Dressers, Leather, Stained Wood, 1940s
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, Leather, Stained Wood, Dressers, Nightstands
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34.5 in W 44.5 in D 18.75 in
1940s Art Deco Brutalist Dresser Storage Cabinet
By John Widdicomb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, dresser or storage cabinet you could hope to
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Wood
Rare Paul Frankl 1940s X Pull two drawer dresser
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Frankl For Brown Saltman c. 1940s. With unique contrasting wood grain.
Design with the iconic
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Ash, Sapele Wood
Eliel Saarinen Ebonized Dresser Art Deco Johnson Furniture Co 1940s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
mahogany base.
Dresser for FHA collection
Primavera wood handles in solid wood sculptural aluminum.
Double
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Aluminum, Zinc
Italian Art Deco wooden dresser two drawers with glass transparent handles 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wooden dresser two drawers with glass transparent handles 1940s
Wooden sideboard
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 31.89 in W 40.56 in D 19.3 in
Bauhaus Style Dressing Table, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Bauhaus style dressing table comes form former Czechoslovakia and was made around 1940s. It is
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Dressers
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of 1940s Side Tables or Nighstands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of side tables or nightstands in wood and green glass, both in great condition. American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rare Pair of Eliel & Pipsan Saarinen Chests for Johnson Furniture, 1940s
By Eliel Saarinen, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for the Johnson Furniture Company, circa 1940s. Exemplifying the refined elegance
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1940's Sideboard Chest ( Dresser Cabinet )
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940's Sideboard Chest ( Dresser Cabinet ) by Rockford Furniture Company.
Cabinet will
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1940s Vanleigh Chest Highboy Dresser Exotic Woods Burlwood Dresser on Castors
By Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
craftsman put into making this design. Indulge in the timeless elegance of this dresser dating back to the
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 40 in D 24 in
Scandinavian Modern Tubular Chrome Dresser Set, 1940s
By Heteka
Located in Karis, Nyland
, seen in many Finnish hotels and beauty salons during the 1940’s and 1950’s.
This dresser comes with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Bauhaus Vanities
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian wooden and brass office archive dresser with twenty drawers, 1940s
Wooden office filing
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 74.22 in W 38.98 in D 18.9 in
French Art Deco Dresser in Black Lacquer with Polished Nickel Hardware, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
This elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers, created in the 1940s, is a striking example of
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Donald Deskey Art Deco Skyscraper Dressers in Highly Figured Avodire 1940s Pair
By Donald Deskey
Located in Dallas, TX
wood. They were constructed by the Holland Furniture Company in the 1940s. Donald Deskey at this time
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 68.25 in W 21 in D 17 in
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Wood, Glass
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1940's French Etched Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Etched Mirrored Dresser
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dressers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Glamorous White 1940s Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and roomy, this perfectly restored 1940s dresser will glamorously store your things! The
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Hollywood Regency Glamourous Dresser by Bassett Furniture, C. 1940s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
This an unique master piece with that curved lines and color that create a sexy glamour as Dorothy Draper styler. Drawer fronts have a beautiful curved, wave design. Refinished by ou...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Chrome
H 30.75 in W 64 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency 1940s Renzo Ruttili Dresser Parzinger style
By John Stuart
Located in Miami, FL
drawers still retain the original rich wood grain also done in a satin finish. An amazing dresser for that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 24 in W 33 in D 19 in
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
1940's Mirrored Dresser
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
1940's French Etched Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Etched Mirrored Dresser
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dressers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Bert England, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1940s
By Bert England, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass dresser or chest of drawers, designed by Bert England and produced by Johnson
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Majestic Mid-Century Dresser w/Oversized Pulls circa 1940's
Located in Peabody, MA
Large and majestic mid-century lacquered chest of drawers with oversized wooden pulls, ca. 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Wood
1940s French Dresser
Located in North Miami, FL
Fresh and pretty 1940s French dresser in cream satin finish with polished brass-plated hardware.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dressers
Materials
Brass
1940's Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
1940's Mirrored Highboy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Wood, Glass
1940's Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
1940's Mirrored Highboy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
1940's Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
1940's Mirrored Highboy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
1940's Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
1940's Mirrored Highboy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Black Ebonized Wood and Durmast Oak Dresser with Steel Handles, Italy, 1940s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in ebonized wood.
It features steel handles and durmast oak interiors.
It may show slight
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Dressers
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 68.9 in D 21.66 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Dresser, Circa 1940s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or chest of drawers
By
Category
Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 33.75 in W 71.5 in D 22 in
1940s Lovely Deco Heywood Wakefield 2 RIO Dressers in Maple Wood by Leo Jiranek
By Leo Jiranek, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dressers
1940s designed by Leo Jiranek RIO 2 Tall Dressers for Heywood Wakefield
Listed are two
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Maple
H 45.25 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
1940s Dresser in the Manner of James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Great Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dresser finished in a dark chocolate, high gloss. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Venetian-Style Mirrored Dresser, 1940s, France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
A gorgeous and rare Venetian-style mirrored dresser from 1940s France. The fronts and top have
Category
Vintage 1940s French Dressers
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Red Lacquered Dresser by Maurice Rinck ‘Attributed, ’ France, Art Deco, 1940s
By Rinck
Located in Paris, FR
Small dresser in red lacquered wood, opening on an interior in plain oak with two doors covered
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 31.7 in W 30.71 in D 13.78 in
Vintage 1940s Eight Drawer Dresser by Heywood-Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this vintage 1940s Heywood-Wakefield Eight Drawer Lowboy Dresser, a stunning piece in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
1940s French Mirrored Dresser with Pie Crust Edges and Ebony Base
Located in New York, NY
1940s French mirrored dresser with pie crust edges and ebony base.
Category
Vintage 1940s Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Art Decò Solid Walnut Wood and Aluminium Details Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian art decò solid walnut wood and satin aluminium details chest of drawers, 1940s.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
H 43.71 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Wood Chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofor, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern wood in walnut color Filofort chest of drawers, 1940s.
Chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 16.54 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Bauhaus Style Dressing Table, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Bauhaus style dressing table comes form former Czechoslovakia and was made around 1940s. It is
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Dressers
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1940s Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests, Regency Modern
By Kittinger, James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous pair of oversized chest of drawers/ dresser manufactured by Kittinger from their earliest
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Wood
Match Pair of, 1940s Greek Key Lacquered Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger, James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Two three-drawer cabinets by Kittinger from the Mandarin series. Classic Greek Key designed pulls. Retains original finish. Normal bumps and bruises for a piece of furniture over 70 ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Wood
Kittinger High Boy Chest of Drawers, Expertly Restored, Greek Key Motif, 1940s
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Kittinger bedroom dresser / Hiboy expertly restored and repainted with a two part conversion
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 48.25 in W 36 in D 21 in
Italian Art Dèco Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian Art Dèco chest of drawers, 1940s.
Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 173cm; D=55 cm.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
British Art Deco Style Bird’S-Eye Maple Dressing Table, 1940s
Located in South Shields, GB
- Superb quality Art Deco style dressing table
- Manufactured in the UK -
- Made from solid wood
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Stunning Pair of 1940s Nine-Drawer Lacquered Chests, Japanese Motif, Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of highly decorated lacquered nine-drawer chests or dressers, Stunning Japanese themed motif
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 54 in D 21 in
Elegant French 1940's Bronze Mounted Burl Wood Dresser
Located in New York City, NY
French Art Deco fine burl wood chest. The bombay front bearing a geometric frieze of three drawers
Category
Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
American Designer, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak dresser designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Swedish Mid Century Pine Wood Cabinet Dresser by Göran Malmvall Produced 1940s
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century wooden cabinet / dresser in pine by Göran Malmvall produced for Svensk Fur
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
H 43.31 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Macassar Dresser by Pander, The Netherlands, 1940s
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco buffet or sideboard, Macassar and ebonised wood, Pander, The Netherlands, 1940s
Hendrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Macassar
Italian Midcentury Wooden Office Filing Cabine Archive Dresser Bellotti, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern wooden Office filing cabine archive dresser by Bellotti, 1940s.
Office
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Office Filing Cabine Archive Dresser, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Office filing cabine archive dresser, 1940s
Office filing
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 59.06 in W 16.74 in D 14.38 in
Gilbert Rohde Elegant Sapele High Dresser Chest Lucite Pulls & Flared Legs 1940s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dresser
Gilbert Rohde rare Art Deco dresser in sapele wood with Lucite pulls and sculptural flared
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Wood
H 47 in W 35 in D 20 in
1940's Tall Dresser By Berkey & Gay Furniture With Amazing Carved Wood Detail
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in New York, NY
1940's walnut and mahogany 4 drawer dresser by Berkey & Gay Furniture, with beautiful carved wood
Category
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 46.25 in W 38 in D 21 in
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1940s Wood Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s wood dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1940s wood dresser — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s wood dresser — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1940s wood dresser bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made 1940s wood dresser has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul Frankl, Kittinger and Eliel Saarinen are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1940s Wood Dresser?
A 1940s wood dresser can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,100, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.
Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1940s Wood Dresser
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What wood Welsh dressers are made from varies. Many pieces are made of oak. However, artisans also produced them out of pine and other hard and soft woods. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Welsh dressers from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.
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