Vintage Lane Altavista Book Matched Burl Wood Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional triple dresser from Lane Furniture’s Altavista, Virginia workshop is a masterwork
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Dressers
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Vintage Lane Altavista Book Matched Burl Wood Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional triple dresser from Lane Furniture’s Altavista, Virginia workshop is a masterwork
Brass
$1,295
H 30.25 in W 72 in D 19 in
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Dresser This lowboy measures: 72
Burl, Lacquer
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser This armoire measures: 42.25 wide x 18 deep x 58
Burl
$2,200
H 29 in W 47 in D 20 in
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Chest
By Milo Baughman, John Stuart, Tomlinson, Lane Furniture, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Wood Light Walnut Lift Top "Dresser" on Sculptural Legs Cedar Lined Hope Chest Bottom Shelf
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Burl Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A dresser by Lane Furniture Company with burl wood flat drawer front panels. This handsome fella
Vintage Burl Wood Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage burl wood and lacquered dresser by Lane, Altavista. This beautiful dresser features olive
Burl, Lacquer
Roland Carter for Lane Burl Wood Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Roland Carter
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 1970s burl-wood dresser. Three drawers behind middle door flanked on each side by three
Burl
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Lane Burl Wood Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Lane Furniture Burl Wood Lowboy Dresser A gorgeous mid
Wood, Burl
Mid-Century Modern Lane Burl Wood Dresser Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is a nine drawer dresser.
Sold
H 30.25 in W 78 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Long Dresser or Credenza by Lane, Newly Restored
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood triple dresser or credenza By Lane
Ash, Burl
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H 58.5 in W 42 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Lane Art Deco Burl Wood Baughman Style Armoire Chest Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Lane Art Deco burl wood Baughman style armoire chest dresser. Item features
Burl
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H 58.5 in W 42 in L 58.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Lane Art Deco Burl Wood Baughman Style Armoire Chest Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Lane Art Deco burl wood Baughman style armoire chest dresser. Item features
Burl
Olive Burl Wood Credenza or Dresser by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From Lane's 1970s collaboration with Milo Baughman, this nine-drawer credenza or dresser has a case
Mahogany, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Long Dresser or Credenza by Lane, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood long dresser or credenza By Lane
Burl
Sold
H 30.25 in W 78 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Dresser or Credenza by Lane, Newly Refinished
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood triple dresser or credenza By Lane
Ash, Burl
Vintage Burl Wood High-boy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning Burl wood front high-boy dresser with two doors over four drawers.
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 58 in W 42 in D 18 in
Midcentury Burl Wood Gentleman's Dresser Armoire - Roland Carter - Lane - 1970s
By Lane Furniture, Roland Carter, Arthur Umanoff, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage burled olive wood gentleman's chest or armoire by Roland Carter for Lane, circa 1970s
Ash, Olive, Burl
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H 58 in W 42 in D 18 in
Vintage Milo Baughman for Lane Burl Wood Tall Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Milo Baughman for Lane Burlwood Tall Highboy Dresser in Mid-Century Modern Design This Mid
Wood, Burl
Milo baughman style burl wood lane highboy dresser
By Roland Carter
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Roland Carter for Lane , circa 1970. Outstanding Burl Wood highboy dresser in the manner of Milo
Burl
Sold
H 30 in W 78 in D 18 in
Midcentury Burl Wood Alpha Dresser Credenza - Roland Carter for Lane - 1970s
By Arthur Umanoff, Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman, Roland Carter
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage burled olive wood long dresser by Roland Carter for his Alpha series, produced by Lane
Ash, Olive, Burl
Three-Tone Walnut, Olive and Ashwood Dresser by Altavista Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, three-tone dresser by Lane Altavista is walnut with decoratively hidden pulls
Walnut, Burl, Ash
Mid Century Modern Oak and Burl Wood Dresser by Lane Furniture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Burl Wood Dresser by Lane Furniture. This stunning piece features a harmonious blend of oak and burl
Burl
Milo Baughman Burlwood Dresser by Lane, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage dresser by Lane in burl wood. Features nine (9) pull-out drawers
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Roland Carter for Lane Burl Wood Dresser / Credenza
By Roland Carter
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely gorgeous1970s burl-wood dresser. Three drawers behind middle door flanked on each side
Burl
Vintage Milo Baughman for Lane MCM Burl wood Lowboy 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
A gorgeous mid century modern designed by Milo Baughman for Lane burl wood dresser/credenza with 9
Burl
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century White Lacquer and Burlwood Dresser This lowboy measures: 72
Burl, Lacquer
Burlwood Lowboy Dresser by Lane
By Roland Carter
Located in Southampton, NJ
Roland Carter for Lane Furniture, circa 1970 Gorgeous burlwood nine drawer chest or credenza in
Burl
Beautiful Burl Wood Dresser in the style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Great storage with six drawers with three drawers behind center door.
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H 58 in W 42 in D 18 in
Midcentury Milo Baughman Style Roland Carter for Lane Burl Wood Highboy Armoire
By Roland Carter
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1970s Mid-Century Modern Roland Carter for Lane Burl Wood Armoire. Absolutely gorgeous1970s burl
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Lane Altavista Burlwood Burl Dresser with Two Mirrors
By Lane Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Milo classic with all Lane Altavista hallmarks present. A big piece with two matching
Mirror, Wood, Burl
Vintage Burlwood 9 Drawer Dresser MCM 70s 80s Postmodern Retro
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer, Leon Rosen, Pace Collection, Lane Acclaim
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Stacked Burlwood Veneer Dresser. The vintage dresser has been meticulously re-veneered
Wood, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Armoire Dresser by Lane, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood armoire dresser or gentleman's chest
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Nine-Drawer Burled Olive Wood Gentleman's Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a beautiful and rare nine-drawer burled olive wood chest by Lane Furniture. The chest has
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Long Dresser or Credenza by Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood long dresser or credenza by Lane
Burl
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H 58 in W 42.25 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Lane 2 Pc Burl Wood Bedroom Set Highboy Dresser Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
dresser and a Queen sized headboard, by Lane Altavista, circa 1970s. In excellent vintage condition. The
Wood
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H 30.25 in W 78 in D 18.25 in
1960s Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman for Lane Burl Wood Long Dresser Credenza
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage 1960s Milo Baughman for Lane Burlwood Long Dresser or Credenza in Mid-Century Modern Design
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 59 in W 42 in D 18 in
Vintage Lane Midcentury Burlwood Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser / Armoire
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Just in, a outstanding burlwood armoire that can double as a dresser by Lane, attributed to Milo
Burl
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H 30 in W 78 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style R. Carter for Lane Burl Wood Credenza / Dresser
By Roland Carter
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lane burl wood Credenza / dresser. Absolutely gorgeous1970s burl-wood dresser. Three drawers
Burl
Burl "Alpha" Dresser By Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long nine drawer dresser in burl veneer designed by Lane Furniture for their "Alpha" collection
Burl
Burl and Walnut Dresser by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This handsome nine-drawer dresser by Lane Furniture offers ample room for storage. This unique two
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Mid-Century Modern Burl Dresser by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern burl wood dresser features six large drawers and three smaller
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Burl Dresser by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dresser features nine hefty drawers ensuring plenty of room for
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dresser by Lane Altavista, 1970s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Burl Wood 9 Drawers Dresser originally designed by Roland Carter for
Burl
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H 30 in W 78 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern burl wood long dresser credenza cabinet by lane furniture. Item features
Burl
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H 30 in W 64 in D 19.5 in
Burl and Lacquer Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser by Lane Milo Baughman Style
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This really great dresser has a white lacquer case and patchwork burl drawer fronts.
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Long Dresser or Credenza by Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood long dresser or credenza By Lane
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Lane Mid Century Burlwood Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Highboy dresser This dresser measures: 38 wide x 18.25 deep x 48
Burl
1960s Mid Century Vintage Lane Burlwood + Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Madison, WI
Ships from Madison WI USA warehouse. This is a beautiful, top of the line, Original 1960's Lane
Walnut, Burl
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style lane mid century burlwood lowboy dresser This dresser measures: 78 wide x 18
Burl
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 18
Burl
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H 58 in W 42 in D 18 in
Vintage 1970s Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
A highboy or gentleman's chest by Lane Furniture by manner of Milo Baughman. Gorgeous book matched
Wood, Burl
Sold
H 58 in W 42 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood gentlemen's chest By Lane Furniture USA
Oak, Burl
Burl Wood Midcentury Long Dresser or Credenza
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice burl walnut veneer mid-century modern dresser by Lane.
Sold
H 59 in W 42 in D 18 in
Milo Boughman for Lane Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Gentleman Dresser or Armoire
Located in Seattle, WA
Milo Boughman for Lane Mid-Century Modern burl wood gentleman dresser or armoire. Dimensions. 42
Wood
Mid Century Olive Burlwood Armoire Gentleman’s Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1970’s Olive Burlwood Gentleman’s Chest or Armoire designed by Roland Carter for Lane
Ash, Olive, Burl
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H 30 in W 78 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Lane 5 Pc Burl Wood Bedroom Dresser Nightstands Headboard
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous burl wood bedroom set, including a nine drawer dresser, a
Burl
Sold
H 58 in W 42 in D 18 in
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century Burlwood Gentlemans Chest Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Lane Mid Century Burlwood Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser This dresser
Burl
Mid-Century Dresser and Nightstands
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tables and nine drawer dresser. All stamped by Lane Furniture, this set is the perfect addition to any
Burl
Lane Burl Wood Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Nice multi-drawer dresser by Lane with restored finish. Backboard replaced.
Brutalist Walnut and Burl Wood Inlay Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous walnut and burl wood dresser or credenza by Lane.
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H 30 in W 64 in D 19 in
1970s Lane Altavista Mid Century Modern Bookmatched Olive Burl Credenza Dresser
By Milo Baughman
Located in El Cajon, CA
Not your average Lane burl piece, this line is exceptional in every way. Extraordinary curly olive
Burl
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$5,040 / 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
Vintage Two Door Burl Wardrobe
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage one-of-a-kind, custom made wardrobe in an Art Deco style Maple burl veneered doors and sides stained in a rich Walnut tone Beautiful curved sides and molding Interior tr...
Wood, Maple, Birdseye Maple, Burl
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,108 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$4,448 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
$2,594
H 72.05 in W 45.67 in D 23.63 in
Bauhaus Chromed Tubular Steel Wardrobe by Hynek Gottwald, 1940s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Żory, PL
This Bauhaus-style wardrobe was designed by Hynek Gottwald and produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1940s. It features two doors, an internal clothes rail, and a shelf. The wardrobe sta...
Steel
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Credenza
By Milo Baughman
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Extremely well cared for in its original factory finish. Cabinet is finished with Burl veneer on all sides, chrome is in perfect condition. No pitting or rust. No label present. ...
Chrome
$4,795
H 45.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Westnofa MCM Danish Rosewood 14 Drawer Armoire Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Westnofa Mid Century Danish Rosewood 14 Drawer Armoire Gentleman's Chest Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 48 wide x 18 deep x 45.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ...
Rosewood
Art Deco Hexagonal Top wardrobe
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A truly beautiful Art Deco Wardrobe with hexagonal top. A lovely warm honey colour with striking burr walnut inlaid motif to the centre, segmented inlay to the upper section accentua...
Walnut
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$1,960Sale Price|30% Off
H 69 in W 36 in D 21 in
Mid century Danish modern low teak wardrobe dresser armoire
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak low wardrobe cabinet closet. Has 2 front doors with 3 drawers. Left side is open with hang bar for clothing. Has teak craved handles on front. Lighter wood gr...
Teak
$2,160Sale Price|40% Off
H 58 in W 42 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Lane 5 Drawer 2 door Walnut tall Wardrobe Chrome legs
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Lane patchwork walnut and rosewood Wardrobe dresser Armoire circa 1970s well built. Has 2 center front cabinet doors with 2 Interior drawers behind them. Has ...
Chrome
Pair of Burl Wood Nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of burl wood nightstands by Milo Baughman for Lane. The timeless beauty of burl wood, a naturally occurring wood pattern, and clean modernis...
Burl
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 71 in W 54 in D 20 in
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Chrome Armoire Wardrobe Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin burl and chrome armoire/wardrobe. This piece is very rare and hard to find, this is the 1st time we have ever had one. It is in wonderful vintage...
Chrome
Art Deco Burlwood Wardrobe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco burlwood armoire cabinet. The doors retain their original door latches, handles and working lock and key. Made in UK circa 1930s.
Burl
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.