Diamond Front Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long nine drawer dresser by United Furniture with their iconic diamond front. Warm walnut grain
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Diamond Front Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long nine drawer dresser by United Furniture with their iconic diamond front. Warm walnut grain
Walnut
Vintage Sculpted Diamond Walnut Dresser by United Furniture Corp
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
low boy dresser by United Furniture Corporation embodies bold vintage design, showcasing both atomic
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
$2,295
H 50 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
Mid Century Modern Diamond Faced Walnut Highboy Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant Highboy Dresser by United Furniture Co. Six drawers over two large
Oak, Walnut
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 44 in D 20 in
Mid-Century White Diamond Front 8-Drawer Gentleman's Chest Dresser By United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning mid-century modern 8-drawer gentleman’s chest having sculptural convex diamond front top
Brass
Mid-Century Diamond Front Highchest by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American made mid-century modern tall chest of drawers by United. Featuring their iconic diamond
Wood, Walnut
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 46 in D 15 in
Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball ModernMates
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional seven-drawer dresser or chest of drawers by Leslie Diamond for the
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Dresser by Albert Parvin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful diamond front dresser features three wide center drawers contained behind sculpted
Wood
$2,260
H 33 in W 32 in D 18 in
Mid Century Bachelors Chest by Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Modern Mates 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in San Diego, CA
Architectural Mid Century three drawer Bachelors Chest, designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Birch
Diamond Highboy by United Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W44 D20 H49.5 Fully restored highboy dresser by United Furniture. Item has been clear coated to
Oak, Walnut
Diamond Front Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
Diamond front dresser by United Furniture. Nine drawers with brass hardware, circa 1960s
Ebonized Diamond Front Highboy Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice ebonized diamond front highboy dresser by United Furniture Co. The dresser has
Walnut
Walnut Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and unique Mid-Century Modern diamond front dresser or credenza by United Furniture
Walnut
Mid-Century Diamond Front Walnut Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your bedroom with this captivating Diamond Front Walnut Nine-Drawer Dresser from United
Walnut
Diamond Front Walnut Highboy Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern high boy dresser by United Furniture Company. A fine example of stout American
Walnut
Mid-Century Highboy Diamond Front Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your living space with this mid-century walnut highboy from United Furniture, a sought
Walnut
Diamond Front Mid-Century Dresser By United Furniture Corporation
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern nine drawer dresser was manufactured by United Furniture Corporation and
Ebonized Diamond Front Triple-Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a unique ebonized diamond front dresser or credenza by United Furniture Co. The dresser
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Diamond Front Highboy Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice pair of diamond front highboy dresser by United Furniture Co. Each dresser has
Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Style Diamond Front Walnut Long Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and unique Mid-Century Modern diamond front dresser or credenza by United Furniture
Walnut
Sold
H 29.5 in W 74 in D 19 in
Midcentury Sculpted Walnut Diamond Front Long Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique and exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long dresser or credenza by United
Walnut
Sold
H 43.75 in W 40 in D 17.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Diamond Front Highboy Dresser by United, 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut diamond front six-drawer highboy dresser In the
Walnut
Sold
H 43.75 in W 40.13 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Diamond Front Highboy Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
dresser By United Furniture Co. USA, 1960s Measures: 40.13" W x 19" D x 43.75" H. Newly Refinished
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 43.88 in W 40.13 in L 43.88 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Diamond Front Highboy Dresser by United, Refinished
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut ebonized diamond front highboy dresser In the
Walnut
Sold
H 49.63 in W 44.13 in L 49.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Diamond Front Highboy Dresser by United, Refinished
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut ebonized diamond front highboy dresser In the
Walnut
Sold
H 30.75 in W 74.13 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern black lacquered sculpted walnut diamond front long dresser or
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 50 in W 44 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Walnut Tall Chest Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern diamond front tall chest on chest walnut dresser by United Furniture
Walnut
Sold
H 27.75 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nine-Drawer Dresser with Diamond Sculpting by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-century modern walnut nine-drawer dresser by United. The dresser drawers are sculpted in a
Walnut
Sold
H 30.75 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut diamond front long dresser or credenza In the
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern United Diamond 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern United Diamond 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser. Crafted by United
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 30.63 in W 62 in L 30.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut ebonized diamond front long dresser or credenza In
Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern black lacquered sculpted walnut diamond front long dresser or
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 30.5 in W 74 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Diamond Front Dresser by United, Refinished
By Vladimir Kagan, United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut diamond front long dresser or credenza In the
Walnut
Mid-Century Diamond Front Nine Drawer Dresser by United Furniture
By Drexel, Founders Furniture Company, Lane Furniture, United Furniture Corporation
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century dresser manufactured by United Furniture. This piece is a part of the Diamond Front
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Diamond Front Walnut Highboy by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Trenton, NJ
Elevate your living space with this mid-century walnut highboy from United Furniture, a sought
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 62 in D 19 in
United Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Dresser in the Style of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and unique Mid-Century Modern diamond front dresser or credenza by United Furniture
Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and unique Mid-Century Modern diamond front dresser or credenza by United Furniture
Walnut
Vintage Modern Diamond Front Dresser By Albert Parvin
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wild mid-century design with sculpted front and tear drop wood pulls, beautifully angled legs and nine drawers. The shaped cabinet doors open easily with push catch latches as well a...
Sold
H 31 in W 74 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Walnut Credenza Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern diamond front walnut credenza dresser by United Furniture. Item features three
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is an amazing solid birch chest of drawers/dresser by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Birch
Sold
H 30.25 in W 42 in L 30.25 in
Elegant Chest of Drawers or Dresser by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Gio Ponti, Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant vintage chest of drawers / dresser by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. This simple
Birch
Sold
H 43.75 in W 39.63 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Diamond Front Highboy Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern diamond front highboy dresser by United Furniture Co. The dresser
Walnut
Sold
H 30.63 in W 74 in D 19 in
Midcentury Sculpted Walnut Diamond Front Long Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique and exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut long dresser or credenza by United
Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 62 in D 19 in
Vladimir Kagan Style Walnut Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional and unique Mid-Century Modern diamond front dresser or credenza by United Furniture
Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 74 in D 19 in
Mid Century Walnut Diamond Front Long Dresser Credenza by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern walnut diamond front long dresser credenza by united furniture. Item features 3
Walnut
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H 31 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Diamond Front Triple Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A unique and exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut triple dresser or credenza by United
Walnut
Sold
H 30.63 in W 62.13 in D 19.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut diamond front long dresser or credenza In the
Walnut
Sold
H 30.63 in W 74.13 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Sculpted Diamond Front Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut ebonized diamond front long dresser or credenza In
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 3-D Diamond Front Walnut Credenza Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is vintage midcentury walnut credenza/dresser made by United Furniture (circa 1960s
Walnut
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H 50 in W 44 in D 20 in
Mid Century Walnut Diamond Front Chest on Chest Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern walnut diamond front chest on chest dresser by United Furniture. Item features 3
Walnut
Mid-Century White Diamond Front 9-Drawer Dresser By United Furniture Co.
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning mid-century modern 9-drawer dresser having sculptural convex diamond front with brass
Brass
Midcentury Diamond Front Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This gorgeous lacquered diamond front dresser was designed by United Furniture. This piece offers
Walnut, Lacquer
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H 30.75 in W 61.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Diamond Faced Walnut Triple Dresser with Full Length Mirror
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic walnut diamond faced triple dresser by the United Furniture Co. with a full length
Mirror, Walnut, Oak
Pair Tall Dressers by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern tall dressers designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball. Circa. 1950
Maple
Mid century modern 9 drawer blonde maple dresser by Leslie diamond
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern 9 drawer blonde maple dresser designed by Leslie diamond made by conant ball
Maple
Walnut Diamond Front Long Dresser or Credenza by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Mid-Century Modern diamond front nine-drawer dresser by United Furniture Co
Walnut
Three-Dimensional Diamond Front, Mid-Century Modern Dresser by United
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous three-dimensional walnut diamond front credenza. Nine drawers for tons of storage options
Walnut
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H 47 in W 44.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Diamond Inlay Walnut Chest Dresser by Red Lion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern diamond inlay walnut chest dresser by Red Lion. Item includes drop down
Brass
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H 33.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Mid Century Bachelors Chest by Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Modern Mates c 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid Century three drawer Bachelors Chest, designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant
Wood
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H 40.75 in W 36 in D 20 in
8 Drawer Mid Century Dresser Modern Mates for Conant Ball by Leslie Diamond
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find eight drawer dresser, designed by Leslie Diamond for Consent Ball, from there highly
Wood
Modernmates Five-Drawer Dresser by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Leslie Diamond as part of Conant Ball's Modernmates collection, this handsome dresser
Birch
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H 30 in W 42 in D 18.5 in
Modernmates Three-Drawer Dresser/Chest by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Leslie Diamond as part of Conant Ball's Modernmates collection, this handsome dresser
Birch
Sold
H 32.25 in W 58 in D 20 in
Modernmates Birch Dresser with Mirror by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Leslie Diamond as part of Conant Ball's Modernmates collection this handsome dresser
Birch
Modernmates Seven-Drawer Birch Dresser by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Dorchester, MA
Leslie Diamond designed this clean-lined dresser for Conant Ball's Modernmates collection. It
Birch
Sold
H 33.5 in W 60 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dresser in Solid Maple by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company, Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Framingham, MA
Lovely patina covered Mid-Century Modern dresser in solid staved Maple by Leslie Diamond for Conant
Wood, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Diamond Front Walnut Wood Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
One of the most iconic designs of the era! Beautiful beveled, diamond-shaped front with 9 large
Walnut
Kent Coffey Designed 'Perspecta' Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brasilia style dresser by Kent Coffey for his Perspecta collection. Sculptural front walnut dresser consisting of three deep center drawers flanked by two doors with six additional d...
Walnut
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$5,083 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
$702 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
Glass, Rattan
$1,751 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$6,328 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
LUte Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stunning LUte sconce by Lumfardo Luminaires is an up and down fixed cylindrical wall sconce in unlacquered patinated brass or unlacquered gold finish. An all brass fixture, with ...
Gold, Brass
Kent Coffey "Forum" Series Bedroom Set
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full mid-century modern bedroom set designed by Kent Coffey. Warm walnut grain with accents of brass trim. Tall dresser: 53"h, 44"w, 20.5"d Nightstands: 24"h, 23"w, 15.75"d Long dres...
Walnut
$4,895
H 30.25 in W 66 in D 18.75 in
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Californian Modern Sculpted Walnut Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Walnut
1960's Midcentury Jens Risom Walnut Cabinet Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
An exceptional midcentury walnut file cabinet/credenza by iconic designer Jens Risom, circa 1960s, manufactured in the USA. This absolutely stunning piece features gorgeous walnut, s...
Chrome
JL Metz Dresser w/ Burl and Travertine
By J. L. Metz Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury dresser made by JL Metz Company. Featuring weathered cherry wood with accenting burl front drawers, inset travertine top and patina brass stretchers. Please conf...
Travertine, Brass
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
A 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.