Merton Gershun Designed Walnut Louvered Dresser by Martinsville
By American of Martinsville, Carlton House Fine Furniture, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lowboy dresser from Carlton House is similar in design and construction to Merton Gershun's "Dania" collection for American of Martinsville.
Brass
$8,500 / set
H 34.75 in W 36 in D 18 in
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 produced by Knoll Associates circa 1948.
Maple
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Set of Three Louver Drawer Dressers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Set of Three Louvered Dressers in Mahogany Set of three dressers in warm mahogany, each featuring six louvered drawers with recessed pulls and Wormley’s si...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Walnut Louvered Hiboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking mid-century walnut high-boy dresser featuring a single deep top drawer with brass handles above four louvered drawers below.
Brass
Merton Gershun Designed Dresser w/ Louvered Front
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning mid-century design by Merton Gershun for Martinsville. Long walnut dresser with louvered front drawers, brass trim, and hidden drawers in the middle.
Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Louvered Six Drawer Dresser
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A louvered front six drawer dresser designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Mahogany
Mid-Century Louvered Front Dresser by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern cherry lowboy dresser from Bassett’s distinctive “Supine Line,” featuring clean lines and a sleek profile. The piece showcases the line’s signature design detail...
Cherry
$11,500 / set
H 33.25 in W 42 in D 19 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Louvered Six Drawer Dressers
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of louvered front six drawer dressers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Mahogany
$2,200
H 31 in W 76 in D 19 in
Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States, this dresser/mirror combo features an excellent look and classically Mid-Century walnut high-quality construction. Each segment houses three l...
Walnut
$2,200
H 45.5 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
Thomasville Tiki Louvered 9-Drawer Sculpted Walnut Dresser & Mirror Mid Century
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the United States, this tall dresser combo features an excellent look and classically Mid-Century walnut high-quality construction. The top cabinet houses two do...
Walnut
$2,335
H 35.63 in W 37.38 in D 17.63 in
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Italian Modern Louvered Front Chest of Drawers
By Gio Ponti
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Italian Modern louvered front dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Gio Ponti Italy, Mid-20th Century Oak case, with book-matched mapl...
Brass
Long Dresser by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American made walnut dresser with louvered front design. Nine drawers total, with 3 central drawers concealed behind two inlay designed doors.
Brass
Louver Front Four Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern dark bronze finish 4 louver front drawers bachelor chest dresser credenza.
Mahogany
$4,400
H 31 in W 63 in D 18 in
Louver Front 9 Drawers Long Credenza Dresser American Mid-Century Modern Mint!
By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Louver Front 9 drawers long credenza dresser American Mid-Century Modern mint!
Walnut
$3,800
H 34 in W 36 in D 18 in
Black Lacquer 3 Louver Drawers Dresser on a "Base" 2 Pieces Cabinet Credenza
By Dunbar Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer 3 louver drawers dresser on a "Base" 2 pieces cabinet credenza chest in restored condition.
Birch
$4,000 / set
H 30 in W 96 in D 18.5 in
Merton Gershun - American of Martinsville Long & Short Louvered Walnut Cabinets
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring one large dresser and a small one, they each feature three large louvered drawers.
Brass, Enamel
$1,400
H 29 in W 47.5 in D 29 in
Uncommon Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Dania Desk in Walnut & Brass
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It matches perfectly with other 'Dania' pieces, like the louvered cabinets and dressers. No pencil drawer and an intelligent design allows for a large kneehole, making this piece qui...
Brass
Louvered Low Boy Dresser Circa 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W68.5 D19 H29.5 Fully restored nine drawer mid century dresser. Item features original chrome hardware, louvered drawers, and sculpted legs built into the frame for exceptional supp...
Wood
Early Pair of Louver Front Dressers by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Providence, RI
Pair of mahogany louver front dressers, designed by Edward Wormley, circa 1952.
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.25 in W 60 in D 19.5 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville MCM Louvered Dresser Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid century louvered dresser credenza This piece measures: 60 wide x 19.5 deep x 30.25 inches high ?
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century American of Martinsville Louvered Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely stunning mid-century dresser made by the American of Martinsville of Virginia.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Louvered Dresser By Merton Gershon For American Of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 3 drawer, walnut dresser with brass accents by Merton Gershon for American’s of Martinsville features a louvered front.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Large Secretary Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern three drawer louvered dresser with large fold down desk. Desk opens to shelves and locks for security.
Louvered Drawer Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long nine drawer dresser in walnut by Dixie. Simple mid-century modern lines with unique louvered drawers.
Walnut
Midcentury Walnut Dresser with Louvered Drawers
Located in Esperance, NY
Midcentury walnut dresser with louvered drawers.
Walnut
American Of Martinsville Six Drawer Louvered Front Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merton Gershon designed mid-century modern dresser for American Of Martinsville. Stylish louvered drawers with brass trim along the bottom.
Brass
Wild Louvered Front Dresser by Merton L. Gershun
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Features a three-drawer coffee table base with tapered legs and brass runner, three-drawer dresser with unusual louvered front and warm walnut grain throughout.
Beautiful Louvered Front Dresser By American Of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern design with flair! Total of seven drawers for plenty of bedroom storage. Slatted front gives fashion and function, doubling as the drawers pulls. Nicely accented...
Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Upright Dresser By Ward
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinct design for this hiboy dresser, which features a highly desirable louvered front, tapered legs, and an opposite grain strip inlaid into the walnut front.
Gorgeous Mid-Century American Of Martinsville Louvered Front Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern three drawer dresser by American Of Martinsville. Beautiful louvered front, two black lacquered doors done with a hand rubbed finish reveal an open cabinet with shelf ...
Bassett Mid Century Louvered Walnut 4 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bassett Mid Century louvered walnut 4 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 44 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage...
Walnut
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H 46.5 in W 42 in D 19 in
American of Martinsville Walnut Louvered Drawer Dresser Mid-Century Modern Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern walnut louvered drawers dresser by American of Martinsville.
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 56 in L 30.5 in
Ward Furniture Company Mid Century Louvered Walnut 6 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ward Furniture Company mid century louvered walnut 6 drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 56 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
Walnut
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H 30 in W 34 in D 18 in
Ward Furniture Company Mid Century Louvered Walnut 3 Drawer Dresser Chest
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ward Furniture Company mid century louvered walnut 3 drawer dresser chest Dresser chest measures: 34 wide x 18 deep x 30 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...
Walnut
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H 44 in W 38 in L 44 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Louvered Highboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century louvered highboy dresser chest This highboy measures 38 wide x 18.75 deep x 44 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ha...
Brass
Sold
H 44 in W 38 in D 19 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Louvered Highboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville mid century louvered highboy Dresser Chest This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 44 inches high All pieces of furniture can be ...
Wood
Ward Furniture Mfg Mid Century Louvered Highboy
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Mid Century Ward Furniture Mfg 4 drawer highboy dresser. Baby Steps line. Formica top. Gorgeous striped inlay on drawers. Check my other listings for the set. Classic design. Popu...
Formica, Wood
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H 30.13 in W 84.13 in D 18.5 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front Ebonized Triple Dress
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an outstanding unique piece to the market, Merton Gershun louvered door ebonized dresser or credenza. This piece has been pristinely refinished in a ebonized walnut.
Walnut
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H 30.25 in W 36 in L 30.25 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front Server or Small Chest
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville small dresser chest or server. The chest has a nice louvered front with three drawers that open and close smoothly.
Walnut
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H 32.75 in W 65 in L 32.75 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Louvered Front 9 Drawer Lowboy Dress
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville louvered front 9 drawer lowboy dresser This lowboy is 65 wide x 19 deep x 32.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what...
Wood
American of Martinsville Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut & brass trim dresser with louvered drawer front and storage compartment with pull-out trays.
Brass
American of Martinsville Walnut Dresser Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut six-drawer dresser chest with louvered front sitting on conical legs with wood and brass detailed stretchers manufactured by the American of Martinsville furniture comp...
Six Drawer Vintage Dresser By American Of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern walnut dresser with beautifully louvered side drawers. Accented with brass hardware and a rich Rosewood stain finish.
Gorgeous Mid-Century Walnut Dresser by American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-Modern American Of Martinsville dresser, features six louvered drawers, wide middle drawers, sculpted brass handles with additional brass trim along base.
Sold
H 32 in W 50 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Birchcraft by Baumritter Birch Bachelor Chest/ Dresser
By Baumritter, Birchcraft
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic birch Mid-Century Modern 6-drawer bachelor chest/dresser with louver style drawer pulls from Birchcraft by Baumritter.
Birch
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H 33 in W 65 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dania Gershun Walnut Dresser Mirror
By Merton Gershun
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The dresser has nine louvered drawers, brass trim and sculpted handles.
Brass
Louvered Front Dresser by Merton Gershun for Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Amazing mid-century style by Merton Gershun, designed for American of Martinsville for his Dania series. A total of six drawers and small cabinet space, sleek modern lines with funk...
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut credenza and dresser with louvered drawer fronts, white lacquer pull-out drawers, brass pulls & brass accent band at the base.
Brass
Mid-Century Louvered Front Dresser By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The beautiful lines on this vintage dresser perfectly compliment the wonderful walnut finish. Tapered legs and plenty of storage space make this the perfect piece for any interior. P...
Unique Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Walnut Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful sculpted front dresser features nine drawers for storage, tapered legs, and wonderful angled louvered front drawers.
Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Tall Chest/Dresser
By Harmony House
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern tall chest by Harmony House. Features a louvered front with four dovetailed drawers and a sculpted top. The bottom three drawers have hidden p...
Brass
Stylish Vintage Modern Curved Front Louvered Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern highboy dresser featuring three bottom drawers with sculpted pulls and one cabinet revealing two inner drawers. Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer.
Sold
H 44.25 in W 38.25 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Louvered Highboy Dresser
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful louvered front dresser was designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville and features the mid-century style and construction quality that keep these pieces i...
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H 32.5 in W 65 in D 18.5 in
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Walnut Louvered Credenza Cabinet Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville walnut louvered drawer credenza cabinet dresser. Item features louvered drawer fronts, beautiful wood grain, original stamp, 9 dovetailed draw...
Walnut
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H 30.25 in W 84 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Walnut Dresser by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversized nine-drawer dresser by American of Martinsville features a rich walnut finish with unique louvered front drawers.
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 56 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Louvered Front Dressers by American Martinsville
Located in Toledo, OH
A pair of louvered front walnut dressers by American Martinsville.
Sold
H 30.5 in W 63 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Nine Drawer Walnut Louvered Front Dresser by Ward Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful mid-century dresser features uniquely styled louvered drawers, tapered legs, and a raised edge.
Walnut
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H 50.75 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser with Louvered Styled Doors, circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely American Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser sculpted from Walnut featuring louvered styled doors and an artistic lower drawer pulls / handles.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Nine Drawer Bedroom Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual curved front nine-drawer long dresser with louvered doors and sculpted handles.
Sold
H 30.25 in W 60 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dresser by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun
Located in San Diego, CA
Flanking the doors are three louvered drawers. The entire dresser has been refinished and is a gorgeous glowing walnut.
Walnut
Solid Birch Two-Tone Black White Lacquer Six-Drawer Dresser Baumritter
By Baumritter, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very solid build Mid-Century Modern 6-drawer dresser bachelor chest. Louver style pulls hardware.
Birch
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H 44 in W 38 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern "First Edition" Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane, circa 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning highboy dresser with louvered drawer fronts. This is a masterpiece of American, 20th century design, an absolutely beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship by L...
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 50 in D 18 in
Restored Florence Knoll Style Harmony House 6 Drawer Midcentury Lowboy Dresser
By Florence Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Restored Florence Knoll style Harmony House 6 drawer midcentury louvered walnut lowboy dresser 50 wide x 18 deep x 30.5 high Restored vintage condition.
Wood, Walnut
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H 32.5 in W 65 in D 18.5 in
American Martinsville Walnut Louvered Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza
By American of Martinsville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
American of Martinsville Walnut 9 Louvered Drawer Mid Century Modern Dresser Credenza.
Walnut
Louver Front Five Drawers High Chest Dresser Black and White
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black and white liver front drawers high chest dresser. Sharp looking Mid-Century Modernist chest.
Pair of Midcentury Louvered Walnut Chests by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern dressers with louvered fronts, tapered legs, and a sculpted base with brass trim.
Brass
Merton Gershun designed "Dania" Desk
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville drop down secretary dresser with louvered front drawers. Please confirm item location (NJ or NY).
Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Pr. Mid Century American Martinsville Dania Bachelors Chests by Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of architectural mid century bachelors chests designed by Merton Gershun, for American Martinsville, as part of the iconic Dania series, circa 1950/60's. The dressers featu...
Brass
Original Maple Louvered Dresser by Florence Knoll for Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Original fantastic condition! Labeled. Three drawers on metal legs. Early Knoll bowtie label affixed inside top drawer.
Steel
Walnut Louvered-Front Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut louvered front Dresser
Walnut
Pair of Louver Front Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of louvered front dressers in the manner of Robsjohn Gibbings with newly cerused golden brown finish circa 1950 - Only 1 Available
Mid-Century Louvered Lowboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W56 D18 H31 Fully restored low boy dresser. Item features cross grain detail, original patinated hardware, and lower drawers are louvered.
Hardwood
Mid-Century Walnut Dresser by American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century American walnut dresser. Three louvered walnut drawers. Two shelves and three white lacquered drawers encased by two black lacquered doors.
$5,890 / item
H 16 in W 70 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Inspired Low-Profile Teak Wood Credenza by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A seamless blend of modern minimalism and functional elegance, this low-profile credenza is a refined storage solution designed for contemporary interiors. Its streamlined silhouette...
Wood, Teak
$4,500
H 30 in W 77.5 in D 18 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern 9-Drawer Teak Dresser with Steel Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials Teak Wood, Steel Handles ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take th...
Steel
Mid Century Danish Modern long low light teak 6 drawer dresser Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern light teak 6 drawer dresser A beautiful example of Danish design in simplicity and quality. The teak color really looks beautiful in any modern designed r...
Wood, Teak
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers, Nightstands
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These are mahogany and feature 5 drawers, 2 smaller than the other three. Make great nightstands or banking an entr...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wardrobe by Founders Furniture
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Discover the luxurious practicality of American mid-century modern furniture with this rare and exquisite wardrobe designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture. Realized in war...
Metal, Chrome
$8,750 / set
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5911 Gentleman’s Chests Original Finish
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Don't miss these they don't come around often!! This elegant matching pair of Gentleman’s chests was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, model 5911. A classic example of Wormley’s...
Brass
Mid-Century Concave Highboy Dresser by Young Manufacturing Co.
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome two piece mid-century highboy dresser by Young Manufacturing Co., crafted from richly grained walnut with the brand’s signature sculpted drawer fronts. Featuring six spaciou...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey "The Cadence" High Boy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern high boy features a storage compartment with dividers hidden by two cabinet doors and three large drawers. Sleek design has a unique vertical louvered f...
Walnut
$12,000 / set
H 36 in W 71 in D 17 in
Pair Restored Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut & Leather 8-Drawer Cabinets
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of dressers was designed by decorated design icon Edward Wormly for equally revered manufacturer Dunbar Furniture. Known for hundreds of successful designs and exceptional ...
Leather, Walnut
$5,500
H 36.75 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
1960s Florence Knoll Walnut 5-Drawer Dresser with Marble Top, Model 326 2
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 5-drawer dresser, model 326-2, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960 for Knoll International. This example dates to the 1960s. The chest features a highl...
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Florence Knoll Walnut Dresser with Travertine Top
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut chest of drawers with brushed steel base and travertine top. Designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll.
Travertine
Edmond Spence Highboy "Checkerboard" Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Edmond Spence designed midcentury dresser features stunning marquetry combined with carefully sculpted "Checkerboard" front. Four lower drawers offer spacious storage while top ...
Walnut
American Mid-Century Tall Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This tall chest features two doors with sculpted wood design that conceal three wide drawers. Two extra drawers below with brass handles add to the bedroom storage. This is a modern ...
Walnut
$7,500 / set
H 29 in W 96 in D 20 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Credenza
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-piece executive credenza, which includes one eight-drawer cabinet and two three-drawer cabinets with large file drawers. By Edward Wormley fo...
Rosewood, Walnut
Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George Nelson thin edge chests or nightstands. The items are rosewood veneer with four pull-out drawers and metal legs.
Metal
$12,500
H 35 in W 68 in D 21 in
Edward J. Wormley Model 5272A Dresser with Brass Taper Legs for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful dresser designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States circa 1950’s. Featuring twelve spacious drawers that gradually increase in depth. This walnut-stained ...
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.