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Sulaco Six Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sulaco Six Drawer Dresser champions the foundations of the Danish Modern Movement. Rooted in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Ash, Oak, Walnut

Sulaco Six Drawer Dresser
Sulaco Six Drawer Dresser
H 33 in W 72 in D 20.5 in
Archibald Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Archibald series continues into our flagship dresser. A soft and subtle design language
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21st Century and Contemporary Dressers

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Leather, Hardwood, Ash, Birch, Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Chestnut, Elm, Hi...

Archibald Dresser
Archibald Dresser
H 30 in W 60 in D 18 in
Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser champions the foundations of the Danish Modern Movement. Rooted in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Ash, Oak, Walnut

Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser
Sulaco Three Drawer Dresser
H 33 in W 48 in D 20.5 in
Pair Solid Mahogany Raised Front Mid Century Modern Bleached Bachelor Chest MINT
By Johan Tapp
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of mid century chests with raised front drawers. The chests are in excellent refinished condition and feature high quality craftsmenship involving fine dovetail joints.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

SIMONE NIGHTSTAND - Bleached White Oak Side Table with Authentic Snakeskin
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
a bleached walnut body that provides a natural and warm look and feel, and an authentic python
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2010s American Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Biedermeier German Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
dovetail joints and can be used on a daily basis. The front of the chest is decorated by symmetrical walnut
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Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

19th Century Italian Empire Chest of Drawers / Dresser in Bleached Walnut
Located in Carmine, TX
Empire chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut. The dresser features
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Bleached Walnut 3 Doors Compact Credenza Chest Dresser Console Mont Style Mint
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bleached walnut 3 doors 4 solid oak drawers compact credenza chest dresser console Mont style
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Walnut

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Bleached Walnut Dresser with Brass Inlay
By Craig Van Den Brulle
Located in New York, NY
Bleached Walnut Dresser with metal inlay. Custom sizes,and custom woods & finished available
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dressers

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Brass

Bleached Walnut Dresser with Brass Inlay
H 34.75 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Modern Dresser Bleached Walnut Herringbone Drawer Fronts
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Our stylish new dresser creates a solution to your storage needs. A satin white lacquer box with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Mid-Century Style White Amalfi Dresser w/ Chevron Walnut Front & Lucite Pulls
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
bleached walnut laid in chevron pattern. Together with matte white box and our beautiful brass and Lucite
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Louis Phillipe Dresser in Bleached Walnut
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
French Louis Phillipe dresser, in bleached burl walnut and original marble top. NB: 1.18.16 this
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Antique Late 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Bleached Walnut Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C style bleached walnut dresser base / console table. 1880. Dimensions 80.5 inches (204
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

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Walnut

Bleached Walnut Dresser Base
Bleached Walnut Dresser Base
H 36.5 in W 80.5 in D 22.5 in
Bleached Walnut Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautifully grained, bleached walnut dresser with rattan handles and solid brass hardware, designed
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Brass

Paul Frankl Bleached Walnut Dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern bleached walnut ten-drawer dresser with polished brass cross stitch X
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Paul Frankl Bleached Walnut Dresser
Paul Frankl Bleached Walnut Dresser
H 32 in W 72.5 in L 32 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Walnut Dresser for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic double bow front six drawer long dresser by Robsjohn-Gibbings is in beautiful original
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Walnut

Paul McCobb Dresser for Calvin in Grey Bleached Walnut
By Paul McCobb
Located in North Miami, FL
We've updated this eight-drawer, bleached walnut dresser by Paul McCobb with our signature
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Brass

Modern Two-Tone Five-Drawer Tall Dresser with Bleached Walnut and Brass Hardware
By Gio Ponti, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous five-drawer bleached walnut dresser or chest of drawers in the style of Baker Furniture
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Baker Bleached Walnut & Ribbon Mahogany Campaign Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached walnut and ribbon mahogany inlaid six-drawer campaign dresser. Brass sabots with recessed
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Vintage 1970s American Dressers

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Brass

Saverio Vignola Bleached Walnut & Brass Long Dresser
By Vignola Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached walnut and brass detailed long dresser by Vignola Furniture, Chicago Il. Modular cabinets
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

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Brass

Bleached Walnut & Brass Three-Part Long Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached walnut and brass detailed long dresser by Vignola Furniture, Chicago Il. Modular cabinets
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Brass

Widdicomb Bleached Walnut Beveled Front & Drop Rings Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
misattributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, this elegant dresser has nine beveled front panels with three drawers
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

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Brass

Grosfeld House Empire Bleached Walnut & Brass Six Drawer Dresser
By Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Empire style large six drawer dresser with cast heavy brass rosette pulls to the upper four drawers
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

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Brass

Large Pair of Matching Chests in Bleached Walnut
By American of Martinsville
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A pair of large matching chests with sliding doors and ten drawers finished in bleached walnut
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Thomasville Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bleached Walnut Gentleman's Chest
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
Thomasville, "Horizon" Collection USA, 1950s Carved bleached walnut, with original Asian-inspired brass
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Bleached Mahogany Dresser by Renzo Rutili for John Stuart
By Renzo Rutili
Located in North Miami, FL
We've completely restored this Renzo Rutili-designed, bleached mahogany and European walnut dresser
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Bleached & Glazed Walnut Pyramidal Front Chest-On-Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached and white glazed walnut tall chest, with double pyramidal top section and double drawer
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Bleached Walnut Art Deco Style Chest of Drawers with Bronze Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bureau in the Art Deco taste. The bleached walnut chest has bronze hardware.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bone White Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Classic six-drawer dresser with a custom bleached bone white stain and semi gloss
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Highboy Dressers by Merton Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. The dressers feature beautiful bleached walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Kindel Bleached Walnut & Brass Empire Style Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached walnut nine drawer dresser from revered Grand Rapids, Michigan furniture maker, Kindel
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Night Stands for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands in bleached walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
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Mid-20th Century American Dressers

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Walnut

Italian Bleached Walnut Carlo X Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
dovetail joints. The entire chest is decorated with book-matched walnut burl veneer that has been bleached
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Baker Furniture Campaign-Style Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
features stunning bleached walnut wood grain and clean brass hardware. It offers ample room for storage
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Dressers

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Brass

Bleached & Glazed Walnut Pyramid-Front Long Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
casement is surmounted on a recessed base. Finished in bleached and white glazed walnut. Other pieces from
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Vintage 1960s American Credenzas

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Dresser of drawers in bleached walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser for Widdicomb
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser for Widdicomb
H 31.13 in W 68.75 in D 20.5 in
Carved Bombay High Chest Dresser with Bakelite Pulls on High Legs, circa 1930s
By Charak Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice shape bombay chest on high legs with beautiful art deco bakelite pulls. Good condition with a few splits in the wood as shown in the pictures.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bakelite, Walnut

Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Walnut Dresser for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic double bow front six drawer long dresser by Robsjohn-Gibbings is in beautiful original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Silver Plate

Dresser Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A bleached walnut dresser with cane and brass hardware and brass legs. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn
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Vintage 1950s Dressers

Dresser Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Dresser Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
H 40.5 in W 34.25 in D 20 in
Grosfeld House Empire Bleached Walnut and Brass Dresser
By Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
walnut panels. Brass components have been polished and restored.
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tall Walnut Dresser for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic tall dresser by Robsjohn-Gibbings in beautiful original condition, very well preserved. The
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Highboy Dresser by American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Martinsville. The dresser features beautiful bleached walnut wood grain and original brass drawer pulls. It is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Stellar T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Credenza
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite bleached walnut credenza by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb dated 1953, featuring
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Paul McCobb Gentleman's High Chest for Widdicomb, circa 1963
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Camden, ME
A rare design by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. This well composed walnut tall dresser designed in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Grosfeld House Bleached Walnut Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Grossfeld House bleached walnut dresser with sold brass pulls.
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Grosfeld House Bleached Walnut Dresser
Grosfeld House Bleached Walnut Dresser
H 34.25 in W 62 in D 21.75 in
Widdicomb Bleached Walnut Dresser with Carved Leaf Pulls
Located in New York, NY
Bleached Walnut Dresser with Carved Leaf Pulls
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Bleached Walnut Dresser in the manner of Billy Haines
Located in Hollywood, CA
A lovely dresser in bleached Walnut with 6 large drawers and black finished metal pulls. Many
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century bleached Walnut & Brass dresser for Johnson furniture
Located in Hollywood, CA
A vintage bleached Walnut dresser with brass base and solid brass hardware inlays. The dresser has
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

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Brass

French Bleached Walnut Louis Phillipe Dresser
Located in Fairhope, AL
French Louis Phillipe dresser in bleached burl walnut and original marble-top.
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Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Bleached Walnut Louis Phillipe Dresser
French Bleached Walnut Louis Phillipe Dresser
H 38.25 in W 50.5 in D 22.75 in
French Bleached Walnut Louis Phillipe Dresser
Located in Fairhope, AL
French Louis Phillipe dresser in bleached burl walnut and original marble-top.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French Bleached Walnut Louis Phillipe Dresser
Located in Fairhope, AL
French Louis Phillipe dresser in bleached burl walnut and original marble-top.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

T.H.Robsjohn Gibbings 6 drawer sideboard/dresser for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Ca.1950 bleached walnut 6 drawer server / dresser
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Bleached Tall Walnut Dresser
Located in Port Chester, NY
A tall walnut six-drawer dresser, bleached for a modern look, which is completed with the black
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Bleached Tall Walnut Dresser
Antique Bleached Tall Walnut Dresser
H 55 in W 32.75 in D 17.25 in
1970s Vintage Walnut Buffet: Timeless Craftsmanship & Elegant Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
masterpiece rejuvenated for modern living. Expertly constructed from premium walnut, this buffet has been
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Dressers

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Brass

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Bleached Walnut Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bleached walnut dresser available at 1stDibs. A bleached walnut dresser — often made from walnut, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 32 options for an antique or vintage bleached 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 a bleached walnut dresser — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bleached walnut dresser, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and American of Martinsville each produced at least one beautiful bleached walnut dresser that is worth considering.

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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. 

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