$4,200Sale Price|32% Off
Oceanic Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser by Pulaski Furniture Co., circa 1969
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic lacquered sculpted walnut 'Oceanic' highboy dresser cabinet by Pulaski Furniture
Formica, Walnut
Florence Knoll Walnut Dresser
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut chest of drawers with brushed steel base. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Walnut Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut and brass dresser. Circa 1960. Adds warmth and charm to
Brass
Walnut Dresser by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Jens Risom, c.1960s, USA. This eight drawer walnut dresser features two narrow top
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage walnut dresser designed and manufactured by Lane Furniture Company in the United
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Catseye Walnut Dresser
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Stunning 1960’s Mid-Century Modern walnut Catseye dresser, a true statement piece for any vintage
Brass
Mid-Century Eight Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Broyhill, Founders Furniture Company, Lane Furniture, Lane Acclaim, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century eight drawer dresser. Made from walnut wood with a durable laminate top. Six drawers
Metal, Brass
Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Lowboy Dresser
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is a vintage large lowboy dresser, featuring gorgeous wood grain and retaining its
Walnut
John Stuart Midcentury Highboy Walnut Dresser
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern Highboy dresser designed by John Stuart for Johnson
Walnut
Vintage “1st Edition” Walnut Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Allow me to present a stunning mid-century modern walnut dresser, a remarkable piece crafted by
Walnut
Florence Knoll Walnut Dresser with Travertine Top
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut chest of drawers with brushed steel base and travertine top. Designed by Florence Knoll
Travertine
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
MCM Bernhardt Flair Dresser Rosewood Walnut 1960s
By Bernhardt
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1960s Bernhardt Flair Rosewood Walnut Dresser Beautiful Piece
Brass
$2,800Sale Price|37% Off
Walnut and White Micarta Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Six-drawer walnut dresser with recessed white lacquer drawer pull openings. Tapered solid walnut
Lacquer, Laminate, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Greta Grossman
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Greta Grossman for Glenn of California. Classic mid-century
Walnut
Mid-Century Lane Acclaim Dovetail Walnut Dresser
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant Mid Century Modern Lane Acclaim 7-Drawer Dresser c. 1960s. This is a beautiful example
Walnut
$3,000 / set
Pair of Mid-Century American Walnut Dressers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of American walnut dressers feature four spacious drawers, carved pulls, and
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 Materials: Walnut, Steel Pull Handles This
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Tambour Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Tambour Walnut 9-Drawer Dresser. Featuring a straight line
Wood, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer: Union Made Carpenters This sculptural walnut highboy embodies the quiet confidence of American
Walnut
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Dovetail Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser dovetail drawers. Dimensions. 36 W ; 43 H ; 19 D.
Walnut
John Kapel Walnut Dresser by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, John Kapel
Located in Highland, IN
A great design with several subtle details, this walnut dresser designed by John Kapel for Glenn of
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished Materials: Walnut, Steel Handles With over 15 years of experience
Steel
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 This expertly refinished walnut dresser is a
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 This Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Curved-Front Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 This Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser makes
Walnut
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Five Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest of drawers. High quality craftsmanship and walnut wood
Oak, Walnut
Likely 1960s Mid-Century Modern Possibly Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
vintage Mid Century Modern highboy dresser, dating most likely to the 1960s, is-crafted from
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co., Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 This beautifully proportioned walnut dresser
Walnut
1960s Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun Designed by the renowned Merton L. Gershun for
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Californian Modern “Vega” Walnut Dresser
By Morris of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
“Vega” dresser by Morris of California showcases the clean lines and warm walnut grain that defined
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dania Walnut Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut nine-drawer dresser by American of Martinsville
Brass
Kent Coffey, American Modern, Walnut, Brass, Dresser, USA, 1960s
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Manhasset, NY
Kent Coffey, American Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Brass, Dresser, USA, 1960s A walnut and brass
Brass
Newly Refinished - John Keal Walnut Highboy Dresser for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
walnut highboy dresser by John Keal for Brown Saltman exemplifies the refined simplicity and
Walnut
Mid-Century Highboy Tall Walnut Dresser by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant modern highboy tall dresser. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Curved and Sculpted Walnut Lowboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Charleston, SC
Here is a very nice walnut 6 drawer dresser by United Furniture Corporation, circa 1960s
Walnut
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
By Jacques Bodart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza In the Manner of
Brass
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant dresser. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Dixie Furniture
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Hooker Walnut & Cane Lowboy Dresser/ Credenza 64”
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful vintage walnut dresser by Hooker Furniture, featuring a striking mix of sculpted pull
Cane, Walnut
1960s Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser with White Marble Top 1x Available
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 3-drawer dresser, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960 for Knoll
Marble, Steel
Mid-Century American Modern Triple Dresser or Credenza in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome clean line triple dresser with a classic arched front design. It features beautifully
Walnut
George Nakashima Studio Craft 8 Drawer Dresser in American Walnut
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
A true heirloom of American Studio Craft, this George Nakashima solid walnut dresser embodies
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern dresser by United Furniture showcases the brand’s commitment to refined craftsmanship and timeless
Walnut
Vintage Baroque Solid Walnut Dresser with Inlaid Designs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This is a majestic Baroque style dresser which is made in solid walnut. It
Bronze
George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Dresser for Widdicomb, Newly Restored
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern monumental triple dresser, sideboard, or
Brass
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Walnut Five Drawer Dresser, C. 1960
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Peabody, MA
A five drawer walnut dresser, model #326-2, by Florence Knoll, for Knoll International, ca. 1960.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This exceptional Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition nine drawer dresser showcases the timeless
Wood, Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Rosewood Dresser by Stanley
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! 😁 This Mid-Century Modern nine-drawer dresser
Rosewood, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Directional Walnut Nine-Drawer Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Milo Baughman for Directional
Walnut
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mid century American Studio Craft Walnut Dresser by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful American studio craft Mid-Century Modern black walnut dresser with cabinet door all solid
Walnut, Oak
$2,892Sale Price|35% Off
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid century 4 drawer walnut dressers by founders. Great pair of walnut dressers inset
Steel
Vintage American Walnut Dresser with Chrome Accenting by Sligh Furniture
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern high boy dresser by Sligh Furniture, features six drawers with unique chrome handles
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser Made by Johnson Furniture
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage dresser made by Johnson Furniture CO. Grand rapids NY. The
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Dresser by Merton L. Gershun American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful mid-century modern walnut dresser, expertly crafted by Merton L. Gershun for American
Brass
John Kapel Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser Glenn of California
By John Kapel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This distinguished by John Kapel for Glenn of California dresser features a streamlined design with
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Dresser Founders Furniture Attributed to Jack Cartwright
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome, richly grained walnut Mid-Century Modern 8 drawer dresser, attributed to Jack Cartwright
Walnut
Newly Refinished -Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design in the 1960s. Crafted from walnut, the dresser features subtly sculpted drawer fronts that create
Walnut
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
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Antique, new and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. 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.
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.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.