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Pair of "Captain Line" Mid-Century Dressers by D-Scan
Pair of "Captain Line" Mid-Century Dressers by D-Scan

Pair of "Captain Line" Mid-Century Dressers by D-Scan

$3,200 / set

H 29.75 in W 33.5 in D 20 in

Pair of "Captain Line" Mid-Century Dressers by D-Scan

By D-Scan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This matching pair of Campaign-style "Captain Line" dressers by D-Scan boasts a rich teak finish

Category

Vintage 1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern D-Scan Captain Line Tallboy Dresser in Teak with Brass Pulls
Mid-Century Modern D-Scan Captain Line Tallboy Dresser in Teak with Brass Pulls

Mid-Century Modern D-Scan Captain Line Tallboy Dresser in Teak with Brass Pulls

By D-Scan

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

This sculptural mid-century modern tallboy dresser by D-Scan, from the coveted Captain Line

Category

Mid-20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

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D-Scan Captain Line Campaign Danish Style Modern Teak Long Dresser Credenza
D-Scan Captain Line Campaign Danish Style Modern Teak Long Dresser Credenza

D-Scan Captain Line Campaign Danish Style Modern Teak Long Dresser Credenza

By D-Scan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Danish modern style teak dresser by D-Scan "Captain Line". Item features eight drawers, exposed

Category

Late 20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Ole Wanscher Small Rosewood Captain's Dresser
Ole Wanscher Small Rosewood Captain's Dresser

Ole Wanscher Small Rosewood Captain's Dresser

Located in New York, NY

A petite 5-drawer dresser with brass pulls in the style of a captains chest. Stands 31" high. May

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Captain's Chests by Ole Wanscher, Pair
Captain's Chests by Ole Wanscher, Pair

Captain's Chests by Ole Wanscher, Pair

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H 24 in W 18 in D 12 in

Captain's Chests by Ole Wanscher, Pair

By Ole Wanscher

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1960s Ole Wanscher Captains Dressers Pair of Rosewood Dressers with 5 drawers and brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

D-Scan Captain Line Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza, 1970s
D-Scan Captain Line Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza, 1970s

D-Scan Captain Line Scandinavian Modern Teak Credenza, 1970s

By D-Scan

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large 1970s Scandinavian Modern Captain Line teak credenza or dresser by D-Scan. Expansive piece

Category

Vintage 1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

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By Danflex Systems

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Dresser

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$2,200

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Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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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.

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