Mid-Century 'Magna' Dressers by Broyhill
By Broyhill
Located in Raleigh, NC
Two mid-century ‘Magna’ dressers manufactured by Broyhill and a part of the Sculptra line.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Magna Dresser
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Table & Chairs in Walnut & Pink Upholstery w/ 3 Leaves
$6,600 / set
H 30 in W 68 in D 44 in
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Table & Chairs in Walnut & Pink Upholstery w/ 3 Leaves
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In fact, we have an entire dining set, which includes: Model 6140-62/6140-63: Breakfront Base/Deck Model 6140-35: Round Table, Pedestal Base, 2 12" leaves Model 6140-13: Credenza Buf...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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Broyhill Sculptra Magna Chest Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By Broyhill
Located in Frederick, MD
For your consideration we have this mid-century modern tall chest from the Broyhill Sculptra line of furniture. This Magna Chest is the largest tall chest made by Broyhill.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Magna Dresser, 1960s
By Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga magna dresser with both cabinet storage at top and eight drawers.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Magna Dresser Chest, 1964
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H 43.13 in W 54 in L 43.13 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Magna Dresser Chest, 1964
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut "Magna" dresser chest of drawers From the "Brasilia" line by Broyhill Furniture USA, 1964 Sculpted walnut and iconic brass arch drawer pul...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Walnut Broyhill Brasilia Magna Dresser Highboy Armoire by Oscar Niemeyer
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H 43.25 in W 54 in D 19.25 in
Walnut Broyhill Brasilia Magna Dresser Highboy Armoire by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This "Magna" dresser was delicately restored to preserve the original patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Magna Dresser Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century walnut highboy dresser or chest of drawers from the Broyhill Brasilia line, circa 1960s. The chest features eight dovetailed drawers with signature brass h...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Danish Teak Highboy Magna Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
Both gorgeous and functional, this Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bachelor's chest of drawers dates from the 1970s. With 5 large drawers, a fixed shelf and two adjustable shelves, i...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Magna Dresser Chest, 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern walnut highboy dresser or chest of drawers from the Broyhill Brasilia line, circa 1960s. The chest features eight dovetailed drawers with signature ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Broyhill Saga Mid-Century Modern Walnut Magna Gentleman's Chest, 1962
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H 43.5 in W 54.63 in D 19.25 in
Broyhill Saga Mid-Century Modern Walnut Magna Gentleman's Chest, 1962
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern magna dresser chest By Broyhill "Saga" collection USA, 1962 Sculpted walnut with iconic star design, and original brass hardware.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Broyhill Brasilia Magna Mid Century 8 Drawer Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest
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H 43.5 in W 54 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Magna Mid Century 8 Drawer Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Broyhill Brasilia Magna mid century 8 drawer walnut highboy dresser gentlemans chest Very collectible Broyhill Premier Brasilia line “magna dresser”.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Broyhill Brasilia Magna Chest Dresser
By Oscar Nemon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Broyhill Brasilia Magna chest. Fantastic walnut piece with brass arched pulls by Broyhill from the highly collectible series “Brasilia”. Excellent original condition with minim...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Saga Mid Century Walnut Magna Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Saga Mid Century Walnut Magna Highboy Dresser Dresser measures: 54.75 wide x 19.25 deep x 43.75 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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Broyhill Brasilia Magna Sculpted Walnut Dresser Chest, 1965
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut highboy dresser or chest of drawers by Broyhill Brasilia.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Broyhill Premier Sculptra Magna Mid Century 8 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill premier sculptra magna mid century 8 drawer highboy dresser This dresser measures: 54 wide x 17 deep x 44 inches high ?
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Magna Highboy
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid Century magna highboy Highboy measures: 42 wide x 18 deep x 46.5 high This price includes getting this piece in what we call restored vintage condition. That means the piece is ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Broyhill Premier Mid-Century Modern Magna Gentleman's Chest, 1963
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and sleek midcentury design.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Magna Saga Walnut Highboy Mid Century Chest for Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut / ebony magna highboy chest with upper double doors with carved designs to the door fronts reveals three compartments for folded items. Three larger lower drawers and t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Saga Mid-Century Modern Walnut Magna Gentleman's Chest, 1960s
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Broyhill Saga Mid-Century Modern Walnut Magna Gentleman's Chest, 1960s
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern walnut "magna" gentleman's chest from the Saga line by Broyhill. The chest features gorgeous walnut wood grain and sleek midcentury design. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Saga Mid-Century Modern Walnut Magna Gentleman's Chest, 1960s
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H 43.5 in W 54.63 in D 19.25 in
Broyhill Saga Mid-Century Modern Walnut Magna Gentleman's Chest, 1960s
By Broyhill
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding Mid-Century Modern walnut "magna" gentleman's chest from the Saga line by Broyhill. The chest features gorgeous walnut wood grain and sleek midcentury design. ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Magna Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers Mid-Century Modern
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H 43.25 in W 54 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Magna Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers Mid-Century Modern
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
The magna chest in the Broyhill Brasilia line is one of the most coveted items of the mid century modern era. Plenty of storage can be found in the 8 drawers. Two doors on the upper ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
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Broyhill Premier Walnut Emphasis Magna Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Deep, dark, chocolaty brown patina to the walnut wood. This huge magna dresser is like having a standalone closet and dresser in one.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Magna Dresser Chest, 1962
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H 43.5 in W 54 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Magna Dresser Chest, 1962
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut "Magna" dresser chest By Broyhill Brasilia USA, 1962 Sculpted walnut, with iconic brass arch drawer pulls.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Broyhill Sculptra Magna Dresser Chest
By Broyhill
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Broyhill Premier Sculptra Magna chest in walnut and oak. This piece offers plenty of storage space with eight drawers and an open cabinet with two dividers. Features the line...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Magna Dresser Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century highboy dresser chest from the Broyhill Brasilia line, circa 1960s. This piece is equipped with eight dovetailed drawers with signature brass handles. Includes open stora...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Walnut
Mid-Century Broyhill Brasilia Magna Dresser Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Praha, CZ
An outstanding mid-century walnut highboy dresser or chest of drawers from the Broyhill Brasilia line, circa 1960s. The chest features eight dovetailed drawers with signature brass h...
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Materials
Wood
Broyhill Brasilia Magna Mid-Century 8 Drawer Highboy Dresser Gentleman's Chest
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H 43.25 in W 54 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Magna Mid-Century 8 Drawer Highboy Dresser Gentleman's Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Broyhill Brasilia Magna mid century 8 drawer walnut highboy dresser gentlemans chest.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Rare Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-13 Credenza Buffet Sideboard Fluted Walnut
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H 31 in W 60 in D 19 in
Rare Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-13 Credenza Buffet Sideboard Fluted Walnut
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In fact, we have a entire dining set, which includes: Model 6140-62/6140-63: Breakfront Base/Deck Model 6140-35: Round Table, Pedestal Base, 2 12" leaves Model 6140-13: Credenza Buff...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-62/63 Breakfront Buffet/Hutch Walnut China Cabinet
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H 75 in W 56 in D 17 in
Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-62/63 Breakfront Buffet/Hutch Walnut China Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In fact, we have a entire dining set, which includes: Model 6140-62/6140-63: Breakfront Base/Deck Model 6140-35: Round Table, Pedestal Base, 2 12" leaves Model 6140-13: Credenza Buff...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
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Walnut
1960s Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Magna Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Sacramento, CA
1960s Broyhill Premier Emphasis walnut magna dresser. Very large dresser has three large drawers, five small drawers, and a storage compartment.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Magna Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic magna dresser available at 1stDibs. A magna dresser — often made from wood, walnut and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the magna dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A magna dresser is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made magna dresser has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Broyhill and Broyhill Brasilia are consistently popular.
How Much is a Magna Dresser?
A magna dresser can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,595, while the lowest priced sells for $1,495 and the highest can go for as much as $3,500.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
Finding the Right Dressers for You
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.
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