Cupcake Pulls
Vintage 3 Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walnut 3 drawer dresser with the classic cupcake pulls. This Dresser is part of the Basic Cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
C. 1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Three Drawer Cabinet 34x24x18 in
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction of both solid walnut and walnut veneer, and retains its original cupcake pulls.
The cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$2,500
H 24 in W 18.5 in D 34.25 in
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller BCS Walnut Three Drawer Cabinet (no bench)
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
construction of both solid walnut and walnut veneer, and retains its original cupcake pulls.
The cabinet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Metal
$2,500
H 24 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Walnut George Nelson 5 Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. features the uncommon cupcake drawer pulls. the drawer boxes have been remade and outfitted with upgraded
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
functionality, and the cupcake style drawer pulls are unique and add the perfect amount of warmth to the design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$6,800 / set
H 40 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests Primavera Basic Series
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
functionality, and the cupcake style drawer pulls are unique and add the perfect amount of warmth to the design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
$6,500 / set
H 40 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Recent Sales
George Nelson Herman Miller Cupcake Pulls Dresser Mid-century Modern
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Pemberton, NJ
WONDERFUL GEORGE NELSON HERMAN MILLER CUPCAKE PULL TALL DRESSER. THE WOOD IS A WARM COMBED GRAIN
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller in walnut ash with wooden cupcake pulls on
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Ash, Walnut
MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Dresser refinished
By George Nelson
Located in Sayreville, NJ
and with original cupcake pulls.
Dim :
40” W x 18” D x 40” H
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Chest of Drawers in Ivory Lacquer
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950's. Four drawers, with "cupcake" pulls
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller Credenza or Sideboard
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
door on the left to reveal a shelf. Cupcake pulls and beautiful walnut grain patterns.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Walnut Secretary Butler's Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, wrought iron legs with cupcake pulls. The top of the cabinet folds down for a desk height of 31 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wrought Iron
BCS Nightstand by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
identifying label inside drawer. Original cupcake pulls. Original condition.
Ask for custom shipping quote
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Birch
MCM George Nelson for Herman Miller Cabinet
By George Nelson
Located in Sayreville, NJ
George Nelson for Herman Miller two piece hutch with cupcake pulls.
Fantastic piece in excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards
Materials
Cut Glass, Walnut
Rare George Nelson Tall BCS Dresser by Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
BCS (Basic Cabinet Series) line. Beautiful primavera grain shimmers and the Classic cupcake pulls add
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Walnut Credenza/Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oxnard, CA
early walnut example features the ever popular and rare "cupcake" pulls. The compact, yet versatile mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
which displays fluid movement and variation in tone. Rare cupcake pulls.
Original foil label is present
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century George Nelson Basic Cabinet for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Jose, CA
. This original piece features the early cupcake pull design and is equipped with plenty of storage and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Rare George Nelson Herman Miller BCS Vanity, Set
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
shimmers beautifully. Turned 'cupcake' pulls in natural maple set off the lacquered drawer fronts perfectly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Desk Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Garnerville, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera drop down desk cabinet featuring those wonderful “cupcake
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
George Nelson Dresser Credenza for the Herman Miller Collection, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
right are four long drawers. All feature Nelson's Classic "cupcake" pulls.
This timeless and functional
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
1950s George Nelson Dresser Credenza for the Herman Miller Collection
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
the left are four long drawers. All feature Nelson's Classic "cupcake" pulls. We have a matching
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Early George Nelson Buffet Cabinet 4625
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
collection for Herman Miller in 1948. The buffet cabinet features cupcake pulls and a large storage at the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Restored Pair George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Basic Series Nightstands
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
to the functionality, and the cupcake style drawer pulls are unique and add the perfect amount of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
H 24 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Deco Drop Down Desk with 2 Bookcases
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
can be moved apart from the center unit. Light oak finish. Beautiful large cupcake wooden pulls. 3
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller MCM Gentlemans Chest Chiffarobe Cupcake Pulls
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller mid century gentlemans chest Chiffarobe with cupcake pulls
This
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 40 in D 20 in
George Nelson Nightstands or End Tables
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cupcake pulls. Versatile as bedside tables or as end tables. Model 3922, manufactured by Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
BCS Dresser/ Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
shelves. Original foil George Nelson-Herman Miller identifying label in the upper drawer. Original cupcake
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Birch
Elegant George Nelson Dresser For Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of mid-century American furniture. Designed by George Nelson, with original "cupcake" pulls and metal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Pair Mid Century Modern Walnut Dressers Chests George Nelson Herman Miller 1955
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Portland, OR
different pulls, this is the less common walnut finish with the rarer "cupcake" pulls, each dresser has the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.75 in W 40 in D 19.75 in
George Nelson Walnut Basic Cabinet Group Dresser (for Marylin)
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
three drawers with the "cupcake" style pulls, and the black wooden legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Pair of Walnut Basic Cabinet Group Dressers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
walnut, have three drawers with the "cupcake" style pulls, and the black wooden legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Nightstands or End Tables
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Distinctive "cupcake" pulls, walnut veneer, ebonized legs, four drawers, one adjustable shelf
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
George Nelson dresser with cupcake pulls and hairpin legs
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson dresser with cupcake pulls and hairpin legs, mfg. Herman Miller. Walnut case with red
Category
American Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
George Nelson dresser with cupcake pulls and hairpin legs
Located in New York, NY
George Nelson dresser with cupcake pulls and hairpin legs, mfg. Herman Miller. Walnut case with
Category
American Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of 1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Dressers w/ Cupcake Pulls
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
cupcake pulls.
Five drawers on each, with the top drawer on both has dividers. Labels in top drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
George Nelson walnut dresser with red font and cupcake pulls
Located in New York, NY
red with cupcake handles.
Category
20th Century American Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
George Nelson Cabinet with Doors and Drawers. Herman Miller 1948
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. With original "cupcake" pulls.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pair of George Nelson Five-Drawer Dressers Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two five-drawer George Nelson for Herman Miller dressers in walnut. Early "Cupcake" pulls.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Three Drawer Dresser Pair for Herman Miller, 1948
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Dresser pair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1948, "Cupcake" pulls and red
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
George Nelson Cabinet with Doors and Drawers. Herman Miler 1948
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Original, early "cupcake" pulls.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson 2 Door Cabinet. Herman Miller 1948
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two drawers. With original "cupcake" pulls.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson 2 Door Cabinet. Herman Miller 1948
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
two drawers. Original, early "cupcake" pulls.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Dresser with Vanity for Herman Miller 1948
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut Dresser with built in Vanity designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1948, "Cupcake
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Dresser Pair for Herman Miller, 1948
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lacquer drawers and "Cupcake" pulls.
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
George Nelson Pair of Cube Nightstands. Herman Miller 1948
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of George Nelson night stands for herman miller. Early "cupcake" pulls. From Nelson's first
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Birch
Two coordinating George Nelson dressers with red fronts
Located in New York, NY
Two coordinating George Nelson dressers with walnut cases, red fronts and cupcake pulls-1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
George Nelson Dresser for Herman Miller 1952
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Berkeley, CA
the more rare "cupcake" pulls. Beautiful wood grain, newly restored. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Hadley, MA
Nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Having early, "Cupcake" pulls and hair pin legs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
George Nelson 5 Drawer Chest for Herman Miller, c. 1940s.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Early "cupcake" pulls date this piece to the first years of production.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
George Nelson 5 Drawer Chest with Cabinet for Herman Miller, c. 1940s.
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Five drawers and one cabinet with interior brackets for shelves. Early "cupcake" pulls date this piece
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Side Table Chests
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Original cupcake pulls and ebonized legs. Refinished and restored. Sold as the pair only. One piece has
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lowboys
Five-Drawer Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Hadley, MA
Five-drawer dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, having "Cupcake" drawer pulls and hairpin
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Eight-Drawer Dresser with Vanity by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Hadley, MA
Eight-drawer dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, having "Cupcake" drawer pulls and hairpin
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Cupcake Pulls For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of cupcake pulls available for sale. Frequently made of wood, walnut and mahogany, all cupcake pulls available were constructed with great care. Cupcake pulls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cupcake pulls made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. George Nelson and Herman Miller each produced beautiful cupcake pulls that are worth considering.
How Much are Cupcake Pulls?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,780, while they’re typically $1,840 on the low end and $7,200 highest priced.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.
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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.