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Walnut Art Deco Dresser
Walnut Art Deco Dresser

Walnut Art Deco Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

Whether complementing a classic Art Deco interior or adding a vintage-inspired accent to modern spaces, the dresser stands as a statement of understated opulence.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Wood

1930s Art Deco Cabinet Dresser in Burl Walnut by Crafts Cantu
1930s Art Deco Cabinet Dresser in Burl Walnut by Crafts Cantu

1930s Art Deco Cabinet Dresser in Burl Walnut by Crafts Cantu

By Cantu

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Exquisite refined Art Deco cabinet dresser by Crafts Cantu in walnut and burl walnut applied in excellent condition all original components, polished with wax Measures cm: H 133 W...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Dresser with Mirror, Walnut & Chrome, Austria, 1930s Design
Art Deco Dresser with Mirror, Walnut & Chrome, Austria, 1930s Design

Art Deco Dresser with Mirror, Walnut & Chrome, Austria, 1930s Design

Located in Ljubljana, SI

This pieces combines the best of Art Deco: high-quality walnut material, elegant but functional design, combined storage versatility (drawer, closed cabinet), and a restrained decora...

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Art Deco Walnut Long Dresser Credenza w Mirror by Joerns Bros
Mid Century Modern Art Deco Walnut Long Dresser Credenza w Mirror by Joerns Bros

Mid Century Modern Art Deco Walnut Long Dresser Credenza w Mirror by Joerns Bros

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Art Deco/Mid Century Modern Burl Walnut Long Dresser Credenza w/ Mirror by Jo...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Art Deco French Burled Inlaid Dresser or Bureau
Art Deco French Burled Inlaid Dresser or Bureau

Art Deco French Burled Inlaid Dresser or Bureau

Located in Westport, CT

Elegant ,French Art Deco burled dresser or bureau with inlaid birch wood, handmade , signed interior , illegible in pencil and number branded, with off-white resin feet in creme lacq...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

1930s Art Deco wardrobe in walnut veneer with rounded corners, geometric handles and a shaped central detail. From a matching bedroom suite including a dressing table, compact wardro...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Retro Walnut and Mohogany Burl Wood Dresser Dovetailed Drawers
Vintage Art Deco Retro Walnut and Mohogany Burl Wood Dresser Dovetailed Drawers

Vintage Art Deco Retro Walnut and Mohogany Burl Wood Dresser Dovetailed Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

(Available by online delivery purchase) Vintage Art Deco Retro walnut and mohogany burl wood dresser dovetailed drawers Dimensions. 35 W ; 21 D ; 49 H.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1930s
Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1930s

Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Armoire Dresser or Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1930s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Art Deco gentleman's chest or armoire dresser In the manner of Berkey & Gay By Dillon USA, Circa 1930s Beautiful book-matched burled walnut, with original bras...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Compact Wardrobe, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

Double doors open to hanging space on the left, with a fitted bank of small drawers and shelving to the right. Large drawer below for additional storage. Clean, squared form with s...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Walnut Burl Art Deco dressing table, Poland, mid-20th century.
Walnut Burl Art Deco dressing table, Poland, mid-20th century.

Walnut Burl Art Deco dressing table, Poland, mid-20th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco dressing table, Poland, 1930s. AFTER RENOVATION. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 138 cm, width 96 cm, depth 50 cm

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Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Leo Jiranek Art Deco Walnut and Burl Wood Dreasser, 1930s
Leo Jiranek Art Deco Walnut and Burl Wood Dreasser, 1930s

Leo Jiranek Art Deco Walnut and Burl Wood Dreasser, 1930s

By Leo Jiranek

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Art Deco dresser or chest of drawers By Leo Jiranek for Grand Rapids Furniture, "Streamline Design" USA, 1930s Gorgeous walnut and burl wood, with b...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pr Art Deco Art Moderne Dressers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c 1930's
Pr Art Deco Art Moderne Dressers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c 1930's

Pr Art Deco Art Moderne Dressers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c 1930's

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of streamline Art Moderne dressers designed by Gilbert Rohde, for Herman Miller c 1936. The dressers feature opposing right and left cases, each with pale yellow drawer fro...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Spectacular Light Up Art Deco Walnut Vanity Circa 1930's
Spectacular Light Up Art Deco Walnut Vanity Circa 1930's

Spectacular Light Up Art Deco Walnut Vanity Circa 1930's

Located in Bernville, PA

Professionally restored, very unique and rare Art Deco vanity with a light-up mirror all in walnut. Great design with two solid glass rods. This vanity would be great with a bench or...

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20th Century American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Chest of Drawers Art Deco
Chest of Drawers Art Deco

Chest of Drawers Art Deco

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Chest of drawers Art Deco. . :)

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :)

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers
Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel. We also have many other pi...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel. We also have many other pi...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco TV chest of drawers
Art Deco TV chest of drawers

Art Deco TV chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel. We also have many other pi...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Art Deco
Chest of Drawers Art Deco

Chest of Drawers Art Deco

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Chest of drawers Art Deco. Buffet after professional manual renovation!.  

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco TV chest of drawers
Art Deco TV chest of drawers

Art Deco TV chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel. We also have many other pi...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers
Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel. We also have many other pi...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers
Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Art Deco Bathroom chest of drawers

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

 Art deco chest of drawers after renovation , simple and nice art deco chest of drawers :) The furniture dates back to the 1940s and comes from a hotel. We also have many other pi...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Waterfall Front Chest
Art Deco Waterfall Front Chest

Art Deco Waterfall Front Chest

$1,425Sale Price|25% Off

Art Deco Waterfall Front Chest

Located in Pasadena, TX

This waterfall front chest has bakelite pulls which are original to the piece. It's made of walnut and has accent woods on the back splash and base. It also has some inlay on the dr...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Art Deco dressing table, Poland, circa 1930.
Art Deco dressing table, Poland, circa 1930.

Art Deco dressing table, Poland, circa 1930.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Art Deco dressing table, Poland, circa 1930. AFTER RENOVATION. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions: height 129 cm, width 95 cm, depth 50 cm

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Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut  Server Cabinet
Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut  Server Cabinet

Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet

By James Mont, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Art Deco Mid Century Modern Double Door Large Hardware Walnut Server Cabinet MINT. Sliver drawer double doors cabinet. Inspected mint vintage condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Chest of Drawers Art Deco J.Halabala
Chest of Drawers Art Deco J.Halabala

Chest of Drawers Art Deco J.Halabala

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Chest of drawers Art Deco. J.Halabala . :)

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Art Deco Szczepan Łojek Julian Pietrzyk
Chest of Drawers Art Deco Szczepan Łojek Julian Pietrzyk

Chest of Drawers Art Deco Szczepan Łojek Julian Pietrzyk

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Chest of drawers Art Deco. Buffet after professional manual renovation!.   

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Mahogany

Dressing table - Art Deco tremo mirror, Italy, 1920s. After renovation.
Dressing table - Art Deco tremo mirror, Italy, 1920s. After renovation.

Dressing table - Art Deco tremo mirror, Italy, 1920s. After renovation.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Italian dressing table - tremo mirror in Art Deco style. 1920s - Italy The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: Dressing table: height ...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Roslin Leather and Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Roslin Leather and Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash

Roslin Leather and Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Roslin Dresser by Crump and Kwash Features both solid wood and laminate construction / low VOC acrylic or hand oiled finish / sustainably sourced leather wrapped drawer fronts / pr...

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2010s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style
Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style

Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style

By Gino Maggioni, Gaetano Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Set of 3 ( Chest of drawers & two nightstands) Art Deco in walnut and burl walnut . Shaped top, four wide two-handed drawers each, front wings with baroque reclining curl end.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Vintage Italian Toilet, 1930
Vintage Italian Toilet, 1930

Vintage Italian Toilet, 1930

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Toilet with mirror in rationalist style in walnut, walnut root and maple. Splendid rationalist-style handles in chrome metal and pastel orange bakelite. On the top there is a compart...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Maple, Walnut, Burl

French Art Deco Walnut & Mirror Dresser or Commode Attributed to Rene Drouet
French Art Deco Walnut & Mirror Dresser or Commode Attributed to Rene Drouet

French Art Deco Walnut & Mirror Dresser or Commode Attributed to Rene Drouet

By René Drouet

Located in New York, NY

A Stylish French Late Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern commode, dresser or chest of drawers attributed to Rene Drouet, France, circa 1940-1950.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Period Dresser, signed Jean Alatsas
French Art Deco Period Dresser, signed Jean Alatsas

French Art Deco Period Dresser, signed Jean Alatsas

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Amazing piece, so much quality, inlay with mother-of-pearl and walnut wood shows beautiful baskets on the door, wonderful original hardware, just beautiful.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Bedroom Set Osvaldo Borsani manner, Birch and Walnut Burl Period, 1930s
Art Deco Bedroom Set Osvaldo Borsani manner, Birch and Walnut Burl Period, 1930s

Art Deco Bedroom Set Osvaldo Borsani manner, Birch and Walnut Burl Period, 1930s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Code FR89 Art Decò bedroom set Osvaldo Borsani manner -Atelier di Varedo- Beautiful single room Art Deco birch burl and massive walnut.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

LOVELY ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT GLAZED DOOR WELSH DRESSER DISPLAY CABINET WITH LIGHTS
LOVELY ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT GLAZED DOOR WELSH DRESSER DISPLAY CABINET WITH LIGHTS

LOVELY ViNTAGE BURR WALNUT GLAZED DOOR WELSH DRESSER DISPLAY CABINET WITH LIGHTS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, vintage Burr Walnut Welsh dresser or display cabinet with top spot lights and glas...

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20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Veneer Buffet
Art Deco Walnut Veneer Buffet

Art Deco Walnut Veneer Buffet

Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie

Art Deco buffet, a rarity of the 1940s. Beautiful, unusual nut veneer.

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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Style Six-Drawer Storage Dresser in Walnut with Arch Detail
Art Deco Style Six-Drawer Storage Dresser in Walnut with Arch Detail

Art Deco Style Six-Drawer Storage Dresser in Walnut with Arch Detail

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

Elegant and symmetrical, the Art Deco dresser shows off its style and sophistication through its six-drawer doors and its walnut finish.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Veneer Buffet by Jindřich Halabala
Art Deco Walnut Veneer Buffet by Jindřich Halabala

Art Deco Walnut Veneer Buffet by Jindřich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Bielsko Biala, slaskie

Art Deco buffet designed by Jindřich Halabala for UP Zavody, a rarity of the 1930s. Beautiful, unusual nut veneer, original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Modern Art Deco Walnut Dressing Table with Round Mirror, 1950s
Modern Art Deco Walnut Dressing Table with Round Mirror, 1950s

Modern Art Deco Walnut Dressing Table with Round Mirror, 1950s

Located in Warsaw, PL

The dresser has an original round mirror in a wooden frame and semicircular drawers characteristic of Art Deco designs.

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Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Metal

Drawers Chest of Drawers  "Checkered"  Massiv Walnut Handmade
Drawers Chest of Drawers  "Checkered"  Massiv Walnut Handmade

Drawers Chest of Drawers "Checkered" Massiv Walnut Handmade

By Eckehard Weimann

Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria

"Checkered" The special furniture, design and craft as eyecatcher! Solid chestnut walnut handmade straight lines become a relief here The individual checks are worked out by ha...

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2010s German Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Randolph Chest in French Walnut with Antiqued Brass by Chapter & Verse
Randolph Chest in French Walnut with Antiqued Brass by Chapter & Verse

Randolph Chest in French Walnut with Antiqued Brass by Chapter & Verse

By Chapter & Verse

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Our Randolph Chest shown in quartered French walnut with hand rubbed lacquer and antiqued brass escutcheons.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Dresser/Linen Cupboard with Marquetry Doors and Two Drawers, 1930
Art Deco Dresser/Linen Cupboard with Marquetry Doors and Two Drawers, 1930

Art Deco Dresser/Linen Cupboard with Marquetry Doors and Two Drawers, 1930

Located in Halstead, GB

Art Deco dresser/linen cupboard with marquetry doors and two drawers 1930, would also work with a shaker-inspired decor Measures: Height 120 cms Width 75 cms Depth 50 cms Width...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Walnut

1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dresser W/ Marble Top and Mirror
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dresser W/ Marble Top and Mirror

1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dresser W/ Marble Top and Mirror

Located in Astoria, NY

An elegant 1930s French Art Deco dresser, sourced from Provence, France.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Marble

Hungarian Art Deco Dresser in Walnut
Hungarian Art Deco Dresser in Walnut

Hungarian Art Deco Dresser in Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

Great walnut, with thick milk glass top. Having a mirror with light above it, and placed between an elevated shelve, drawers on either end. Resting on side supports with a cabinet on...

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Milk Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Art Deco Dresser
Art Deco Dresser

Art Deco Dresser

Sold|$1,156

Art Deco Dresser

Located in Chorzów, PL

Historic Art Deco dresser from the beginning of the 20th century.

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Vintage 1920s Polish Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, 1930s
Art Deco Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, 1930s

Art Deco Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, 1930s

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco ornate carved walnut highboy dresser USA, 1930s Carved walnut and book-matched burled walnut drawer fronts Measures: 34.5"W x 20"D x 57.38"H.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Art Deco Dresser, 1930s
Art Deco Dresser, 1930s

Art Deco Dresser, 1930s

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique chest of drawers from the beginning of the 20th century. Year: circa 1930 Origin: Western Europe Dimensions: Height 110 cm, width 262 cm, depth 72 cm.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Art Deco Burled Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Highboy Dresser
Antique French Art Deco Burled Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Highboy Dresser

Antique French Art Deco Burled Walnut Inlaid Marquetry Highboy Dresser

By Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Art Deco highboy dresser In the manner of the early Herman Miller "All Walnut Line" USA, Circa 1920s Stunning book-matched burled walnut, with beautiful sati...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

Donald Deskey Style Antique Art Deco Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1930s
Donald Deskey Style Antique Art Deco Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1930s

Donald Deskey Style Antique Art Deco Walnut Highboy Dresser, Circa 1930s

By Donald Deskey

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Art Deco period five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Donald Deskey USA, Circa 1930s Gorgeous book-matched inlaid walnut, with original bras...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

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Art Deco Walnut Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the art deco walnut dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each art deco walnut dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and burl. Find 82 options for an antique or vintage art deco walnut dresser now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an art deco walnut dresser — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right art deco walnut dresser, those designed in Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde and Kling Furniture Co. each produced at least one beautiful art deco walnut dresser that is worth considering.

How Much is a Art Deco Walnut Dresser?

Prices for an art deco walnut dresser can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $590 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right Dressers for You

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.

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.