Art Deco Rosewood Dresser
1930s Art Deco Brazilian Rosewood Six-Drawer Dresser by Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Art Deco Brazilian rosewood six-drawer dresser designed by Gilbert Rohde,, Amazing quality
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Late Art Deco Chest of Drawers, Dresser
Located in Nantucket, MA
A late Art Deco Chest of Drawers or Dresser. The body is predominantly teak wood with a satinwood
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood, Teak
Art Deco Buffet Dresser In Rosewood And Straw Marquetry
By Continental Art Deco
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Large Art Deco chest of drawers or buffet in rosewood and straw marquetry, beautiful floral
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20th Century French Art Deco Buffets
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Straw, Palisander
Art Deco Vanity Veneer Rosewood and Maple with Bakelite Handles, Italy, 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
This original Italian Art Deco dressing table is entirely veneered with precious essences such as
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dressers
Materials
Bakelite, Mahogany, Maple, Mirror
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Diana Dresser by Erika Gambella
By Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Rich in storage potential, this large dresser exudes Art Deco glamour with its linear design and
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2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Restored William Hinn Anthropomorphic Highboy Dresser, 1950s Sweden, Signed
By Urban Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, classical or art deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. This dresser could also work as a credenza
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Walnut
H 47 in W 44.5 in D 23.75 in
Important Double Dresser by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
exotic woods and often seen on important Rosewood and Macassar Ebony Art Deco cabinets. The deep watery
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Walnut
H 32.25 in W 100 in D 19 in
Majorelle art deco Dresser and Matching Stool
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Majorelle dresser form the 1930's in rosewood and nickeled brass patins, matching stool
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Inspired Indian Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hardware pulls. Four drawers in interior with two shelves. Art Deco modernistic design. Also available as
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sideboards
Art Deco Wooden Asian Elephant Bookends Hand Carved Rosewood India 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
on a mantel, table, dresser or shelf.
Fabulous
Mid-Century Modern meets Art Deco style sure to add
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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Bookends
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Rosewood
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
By Romweber Furniture Co., Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important American Art Deco Century of Progress Sideboard by iconic designer Wolfgang
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
H 30 in W 49 in D 20 in
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Donald Deskey Streamline Art Deco Highboy Dresser Widdicombe
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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
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Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27
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H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
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Art Deco Figured Walnut Tallboy, Circa 1930
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Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
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Art Deco Macassar Ebony Pull Out Bar, France, c. 1930's
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Located in Baltimore, MD
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Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Flame Birch and Rosewood, 1930
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Chest of Drawers in Elm, Rosewood and Birch, circa 1930
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Swedish Art Deco inlaid chest of drawers rendered in elm with rosewood inlay. Top in highly figured
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Quality French Art Deco dressing table in Brazilian rosewood, 1930s.
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Swedish Art Deco Inlaid Chest by Erik Chambert, circa 1920
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco inlaid chest by Erik Chambert, Norrköping, Sweden, circa 1920. Rendered in solid
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Dressers
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Stunning Art Deco Secretaire Desk by Michel De Klerk, Amsterdam School Architect
By Michel De Klerk, 't Woonhuys
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H 44.49 in W 0.4 in D 18.12 in
Art Deco Rosewood Dresser
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
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Art Deco Dresser, Italy, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian Art Deco chest of drawers with a splendid maple feather on the front, sides and top in
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Pair of Art Deco Donald Deskey Streamline Moderne Dressers, 1930's
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Art Deco Dresser in Parchment
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French Art Deco Marble U-Shaped Rosewood Buffet Side Board Dresser Cabinet
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Located in Richmond, VA
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Art Deco Rosewood Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco rosewood dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and metal, every art deco rosewood dresser was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect art deco rosewood dresser — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each art deco rosewood dresser bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one art deco rosewood dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but Donald Deskey, Maison Mercier Frères and Gilbert Rohde produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Art Deco Rosewood Dresser?
An art deco rosewood dresser can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,089, while the lowest priced sells for $2,500 and the highest can go for as much as $49,000.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.
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