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Edmond J. Spence Checkerboard Dresser
Edmond J. Spence Checkerboard Dresser

Edmond J. Spence Checkerboard Dresser

$2,500

H 48 in W 41 in D 20 in

Edmond J. Spence Checkerboard Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Brooklyn, NY

features his famous checkerboard pattern drawers. Full walnut grain throughout, with two door chest storage

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Edmond Spence Highboy "Checkerboard" Dresser
Edmond Spence Highboy "Checkerboard" Dresser

Edmond Spence Highboy "Checkerboard" Dresser

$3,000

H 48.25 in W 41 in D 20 in

Edmond Spence Highboy "Checkerboard" Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Edmond Spence designed midcentury dresser features stunning marquetry combined with carefully

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

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Edmond Spence Checkerboard Dresser
Edmond Spence Checkerboard Dresser

Edmond Spence Checkerboard Dresser

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H 32 in W 78 in D 18 in

Edmond Spence Checkerboard Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Southampton, NJ

This walnut dresser with unusual sculpted drawer fronts is often referred to as the Checkerboard

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

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Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional midcentury Swedish Modern sculpted walnut "checkerboard" highboy dresser or

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

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Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century Swedish Modern sculpted walnut "checkerboard" highboy dresser or

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mid-Century Canadian Checkerboard Credenza by Tobago
Mid-Century Canadian Checkerboard Credenza by Tobago

Mid-Century Canadian Checkerboard Credenza by Tobago

By Lane Furniture, Edmond J. Spence

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fantastic mid-century vintage credenza from leading Canadian modern manufacturers Tobago Furniture. Featuring a fantastic carved brutalist motif with an accompanying patchwork veneer...

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Edmond J Spence Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser
Edmond J Spence Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser

Edmond J Spence Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1960s Edmond J Spence highboy walnut dresser from the checkerboard collection. Matching

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional midcentury Swedish modern sculpted walnut "checkerboard" eight-drawer lowboy dresser

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Refinished

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser or Credenza, Refinished

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century Swedish Modern sculpted walnut "checkerboard" eight-drawer lowboy

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

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MacKenzie-Childs Hand Painted Decorated Chest of Drawers
MacKenzie-Childs Hand Painted Decorated Chest of Drawers

MacKenzie-Childs Hand Painted Decorated Chest of Drawers

By Mackenzie Childs

Located in Astoria, NY

, French Provincial Revival Style, Commode, Dresser, Painted, Checkerboard pattern, Interior design

Category

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Materials

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"Checkerboard" dresser by Paul Laszlo
"Checkerboard" dresser by Paul Laszlo

"Checkerboard" dresser by Paul Laszlo

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H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in

"Checkerboard" dresser by Paul Laszlo

Located in New York, NY

"Checkerboard" dresser. Designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

1970s Mid-Century Modern Checkerboard Dresser or Wall Mirror by Lane
1970s Mid-Century Modern Checkerboard Dresser or Wall Mirror by Lane

1970s Mid-Century Modern Checkerboard Dresser or Wall Mirror by Lane

By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans

Located in Dallas, TX

Dresser mirror from one of Lane Furniture's Classic 1970's Brutalist bedroom sets. Solid oakwood

Category

Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Indian Bone Checkerboard Bureau
Indian Bone Checkerboard Bureau

Indian Bone Checkerboard Bureau

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H 31 in W 36.5 in D 16 in

Indian Bone Checkerboard Bureau

Located in New York, NY

Indian Black and White bone and resin inlaid Checkerboard pattern bureau.

Category

20th Century Indian Dressers

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Checkerboard Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic checkerboard dresser available at 1stDibs. A checkerboard dresser — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the checkerboard dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A checkerboard dresser, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one checkerboard dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edmond J. Spence, Andrew Martin and Lane Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Checkerboard Dresser?

The average selling price for a checkerboard dresser at 1stDibs is $3,220, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $11,000 for the highest priced.

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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