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Venetian Paint Decorated Bombe Form Louis XV Style Dresser circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Italian-made dresser for The legendary Bamberger's department store that was a staple of the New Jersey
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Beech

John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Stuart
Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Brass

12 Drawer Mahogany Dresser C. G. Kimerly Widdicomb, circa 1946
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., C.G. Kimerly
Located in Camden, ME
C. G. Kimerly in the Gibbings style 1940s Widdicomb modular 12 drawer mahogany dresser with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Dresser, Circa 1940s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or chest of drawers By
Category

Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Brass

Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne 6-Drawer Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Triple Dresser Chest & Mirror Detroit Furn
By Detroit Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
raised pagoda pediment, quality American craftsmanship, and great style and form, circa 1940
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne Lowboy Dresser w/ Black Front
Located in Van Nuys, CA
drawer front. A great example of the transitional period between Art Deco and Mid Century, Circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Dressers

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Twelve Drawer Dresser
By Johnson Furniture Company, James Mont, Renzo Rutili
Located in Garnerville, NY
Beautiful Hollywood Regency burl wood veneer twelve drawer dresser in the manner of James Mont or
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Burl, Sapele Wood

John Widdicomb French Provincial White Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial eight-drawer dresser or credenza Designed by Ralph Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Brass

Restored Highboy Stacked Rattan and Mahogany Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked rattan Highboy dresser with a mahogany top and five pull-out drawers. circa 1970. Stacked
Category

Vintage 1940s Oceanic Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Eliel Saarinen Designed Tall Dresser by the Johnson Furniture Co.
By Eliel Saarinen, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
-tailed. Dresser measures 32" wide, 20" deep and 46" high.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser in the Manner of Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser In the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

1940s Starline Los Angeles Hollywood Cerused Oak Tall Highboy Dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Starline Los Angeles Hollywood cerused oak tall highboy dresser Tall dresser. Cerused Oak
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

English 1940s Dresser Base with Three Drawers, Cabriole Legs and Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
and nicely carved décor, this English dresser base circa 1940-1950 will be an excellent addition to
Category

Mid-20th Century English Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 4 pc Set Plymodern Dressers with Vanity & Bench Paul Goldman
By Paul Goldman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
along with sled like feet created this unique design. Two matching dressers along with a vanity with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

1948 Pair of Florence Knoll Associates No. 126 Louvered Dressers/Chests in Maple
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of No. 126 louvered maple dressers, designed by Florence Knoll and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

3 Drawer Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Dallas, TX
pulls and dovetail joints, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940. Beginning in the late
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Wood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #2
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Dresser, crafted by Herman Miller, epitomizes the timeless elegance and functional sophistication
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Tall Chest of Drawers/Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
pulls and dovetail joints, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940. Beginning in the late
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

1930’s Burled Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Style Five Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
circa 1940’s. Please see our other listings for the matching low chest.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Louis XVI Dressers

Materials

Wood, Burl, Paint

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form highboy dresser By Romweber Retailed
Category

Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Brass

Empire Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s French neoclassic style double chest of drawers with ebonized details.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dressers

Empire Style French Chest of Drawers
Empire Style French Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 70 in D 20.5 in
Art Deco White Lacquer Chest with Nickeled Pulls by Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
, Charak Modern, circa 1942. It features the Fine level of craftsmanship and detail for which the furniture
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Nickel

Fabulous Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous tall chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous chest of drawers or dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Swivel Bar Cabinet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt cabinet with surprise "swivel" feature - France, circa 1940s Front 3 drawers
Category

Vintage 1940s French Dressers

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt Swivel Bar Cabinet
Charles Dudouyt Swivel Bar Cabinet
H 37.75 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Eliel Saarinen for Johnson 1940s Chests of Drawers
By Eliel Saarinen, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eliel Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Company chests of drawers circa 1948. These seldom seen
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

40s Karpen Bachelor Chests w/ Original Apple Green Ceramic Handles - 2 Available
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in North Miami, FL
Charming circa 1940s Streamlined Moderne bachelor chests by Karpen Furniture Co. are refinished in
Category

Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Dressers

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vanity with Large Mirror
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Charleston, WV
in the dresser drawers and is a few inches deeper than the table top. The glass mirror attaches via
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Glass

20th Century Danish, American Vintage Walnut Sideboard by Finn Juhl & Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
use. Circa 1950 - 1970, Denmark, Scandinavia. Finn Juhl was a Danish architect, interior and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

1950's Mid Century Dressing Table by Jindrich Halabala for UP Brno
Located in Brno, CZ
1940’s where Jindrich Halabala was the Art Director at the time. This dressing table is a rare piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Pair of Nightstands by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Dallas, TX
pulls and dovetail joints, designed by Russel Wright for Conant Ball, circa 1940. Beginning in the late
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

English Gentleman's Dresser
Located in New York, NY
An unusual and charming light oak Gentleman's dresser raised on bracket feet. The chest has its
Category

20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Gentleman's Dresser
English Gentleman's Dresser
H 29.75 in W 31 in D 19.25 in
Art Deco Illuminated Dresser Vanity Mirror
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
circa 1940. We offer this illuminated dresser top Art Deco vanity mirror. Beautiful supple modern
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Illuminated Dresser Vanity Mirror
Art Deco Illuminated Dresser Vanity Mirror
H 13.39 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
1940's Cerused Sideboard by Huntington Chair Corp
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean Modernist lines, a gorgeous dresser or sideboard dating from the 1940's, produced by
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Walnut & Mirror Dresser or Commode Attributed to Rene Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
to Rene Drouet, France, circa 1940-1950. This cabinet is outfitted with warm, matched walnut veneers
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Mahogany Dressers Four-Drawer Matched Pair, 1940s
Located in Camden, ME
A matched pair of four-drawer Mahogany dressers from the 1940s. Measures: The set back bases are 4
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Glass Mirror and Chrome Dresser or Barware Tray, France 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
has large chrome handles on both sides. This French Art Deco piece is perfect to use on a dresser or
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Small Precedent Dresser by Edward Wormley for Drexel
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this small four-drawer dresser for Drexel's Precedent Collection. Composed
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Oak Low Dresser Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A low two drawer chest of drawers or low dresser in modernist style. France, circa 1940s. Oak
Category

Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By John Stuart USA
Category

Vintage 1940s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dresser or chest of drawers By John Widdicomb USA
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Cabinet or Dresser, Walnut, United States, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut cabinet designed and produced in the United States, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or bedside chests By John Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Dresser Chest
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest By Ralph
Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Landstrom Furniture French Carved Burled Walnut Dresser Top Swing Mirror, 1940s
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French carved burled walnut dresser dresser top vanity swing mirror By Landstrom
Category

Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1940s Italian Plate Rack, Kitchen Shelf, Dresser with Drawers Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1940s Art Deco period , plate rack or kitchen shelf , dresser with 5 drawers, all solid pine
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Shelves

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Antique, Chinese Raise Carved Dresser with Mirror
Located in Pomona, CA
" H x 35" W x 17" D Origin: Shanghai, China Circa: 1920 - 1940 Material: Teak wood Condition
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Teak

Early 20th Century Spanish Handcrafted Dresser Mirror
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, circa 1940 In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Early 20th Century Spanish Handcrafted Dresser Mirror
Early 20th Century Spanish Handcrafted Dresser Mirror
No Reserve
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Custom Quality White Marble-Top Paint Decorated and Giltwood Sideboard Dresser
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom quality marble-top paint decorated and giltwood sideboard. Quality at its best. This finely paint decorated and gilt gold hand designed sideboard is Hollywood Regency at its g...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Louis XV Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Basic Witz French Provincial Serpentine Fruitwood Dresser & Hutch Buffet Server
By Basic Witz
Located in Dayton, OH
"Circa 1960s French Provincial dresser with hutch by Basic Witz. Made from fruitwood with a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chinese 5 Drawers Nam Mao 'Nam Wood' Dresser/Side Table, Chest of Drawer
Located in Pomona, CA
/4in H x 14 1/2in W x 17 1/2in D each Origin China Circa: 1900 - 1940 Material: Nam Mao (Nam Mu) wood
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Brown Italian Walnut M. Singer & Sons Dresser, Cabinet by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, M. Singer & Sons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
tapered wooden feet. Manufacture label in one of the drawers. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Grosfeld House Carrara Marble Complete Bedroom Set, circa 1940s, Signed
By Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare complete bedroom set by Grosfeld House, circa 1940s, includes a figural painted Mahogany
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Bedroom Sets

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Mahogany Framed Wall Mirror, circa 1940s
By Grosfeld House
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency or Neoclassical wall mirror. By Grosfeld House. USA, circa 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Mid-20th Hollywood Regency Credenza or Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furn
By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco credenza or dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Credenzas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Maple Chest of Drawers, circa 1940s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture
Category

Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
legs and ormolu mounts. Circa 1928-1940 At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to
Category

Vintage 1930s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

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Dressers Circa 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the dressers circa 1940 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each dressers circa 1940 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer dressers circa 1940, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each dressers circa 1940 bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one dressers circa 1940 that is appealing in its simplicity, but John Widdicomb, Paul Goldman and Widdicomb Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Dressers Circa 1940?

A dressers circa 1940 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,295, while the lowest priced sells for $390 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

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