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Mahogany 6 Drawer Dresser

Burled Blonde Mahogany Midcentury 6 Drawer Ring Pull Dresser Red Lion Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
All original 1950s dresser by Red Lion Firniture. Stunning burled mahogany drawer fronts with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Post modern mahogany Gloss faux wood Laminate waterfall 6 Drawer Dresser
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful post modern faux mahogany wood grain gloss laminate waterfall front 6 drawer dresser
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Laminate, Plywood

Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne 6-Drawer Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eliel Saarinen inspired streamline Moderne dresser with a dark stained casing and unique wraparound
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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Dressers

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Mahogany

1970s Florence Knoll International 6 Drawer Credenza Dresser with Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous original 1970s Florence Knoll 6-drawer credenza/dresser, produced by
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

"Elaine" White Oak 6 Drawer Low Boy Dresser, Mid-Century Modern Styling
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This lowboy dresser is an original Deeble design, with a strong Scandinavian/Danish Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

19th Century Mahogany & Marquetry Dresser with Medallion of Giovanni Maffezzoli
By Giovanni Battista Maffezzoli
Located in Encinitas, CA
Impressive 19th century 6-drawer dresser cabinet, finely crafted of carved mahogany solids
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Romantic Dressers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Mid-19th Century Large Empire Dresser with Mirror & Marble Top
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous American Empire 6 drawer crotch flame book matched mahogany dresser. Features are large
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Antique 1850s American American Empire Dressers

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century mahogany dresser / sideboard / chest with 6 drawers mounted with brass drawer
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Modern Mahogany & Brass Night Stands by Gibbard
By Gibbard Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
headboard, long low 6 drawer dresser and tall (chest on chest) dresser.
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Pedestal Sideboard, English, Dresser Cabinet, Large Mirror, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large 7' 6" antique pedestal sideboard. An English, mahogany dresser cabinet with
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest Of Drawers with Brass Pulls 1940s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers model TP104 in dark brown mahogany with brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The first ready-to-assemble desk from Lemieux et Cie features angular cut corners and ample surface space for use as a table, console or vanity. A single hidden drawer adds storage s...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Burl

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Wood, Poplar, Burl

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Casey Lurie Studio Modern High "Primo" Shelving System in Walnut with Brass
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
“Shelving can be the most mundane thing you own, or it can be the beautiful bones of a room as pleasing to see as anything it displays. Casey Lurie’s Primo system would be the latter...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases

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Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Gino Sarfatti, Flos, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

Materials

Aluminum

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
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2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
H 30 in W 48 in D 98 in
Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutal solid oak handcrafted 4-door sideboard, each piece retains it´s natural character.
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
H 28 in W 72 in D 18 in
Burled Olive Wood Chrome Floating Credenza Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome burled olivewood and ebonized lacquer floating credenza. There is a nice custom glass piece on the top and a beveled recessed hanging bar on the back to make installing easy...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

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Ebonized Mahogany Six Drawer Dresser by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized mahogany 6 drawer dresser with highlighted recessed detail and brass pulls by Tommi
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20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Lacquered High Dresser by Carlton House
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in New London, CT
Design wise this rather spacious high dresser was nice in its original blonde mahogany, but now
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mahogany

Vintage Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Livingston, NJ
wood with natural grain mahogany veneer. Dover tail drawer construction. Black flat faux columns adorn
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Late 20th Century Dressers

Materials

Marble

Harvey Probber Dresser in Walnut and Ebonized Mahogany
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Harvey Probber 6 drawer dresser in walnut and ebonized mahogany with brass feet and brass and
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Tall Boy 6 Drawer Dresser in Rosewood and Mahogany
By Harvey Probber
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Exceptional Harvey Probber dresser in rosewood and ebonized mahogany trim and brass capped feet
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Empire Mahogany 6-Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique 19th century empire mahogany 6-drawer chest with 4 full size drawers below and 2 small
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Antique Late 19th Century Empire Dressers

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Mahogany

Cerused Mahogany dresser & nightstand suite
Located in Bronx, NY
fully refurbished 6 drawer dresser with matching nightstands. Mahogany Finish has been cerused and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Dressers

Materials

Wood, PVC

6-Drawer Chest by Paul Frankl for Brown-Saltman
Located in New York, NY
Bleached mahogany chest of drawers designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, California ca. 1940's
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20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Paolo Buffa Highboy Dressers
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. 6 Pull out drawers with open compartment for storage. Top drawer locks for privacy. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Dressers

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Brass

Pair of Paolo Buffa Highboy Dressers
Pair of Paolo Buffa Highboy Dressers
H 55.38 in W 29.5 in D 16.38 in
American of Martinsville Two-Tone Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, CA
This 6-drawer dresser is made of mahogany. The drawers have a very interesting finish which gives a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Mahogany

American of Martinsville Two-Tone Dresser
American of Martinsville Two-Tone Dresser
H 30.5 in W 65 in D 20.75 in
ON HOLD Pair of Edward Wormley Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edward Wormley 6 drawer dressers from the Precedent Collection for Drexel @ 1948. The
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

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Mahogany

French Louis XV Burl & Marble Ormolu Mounted Dresser Sideboard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Style Olive Burl & Marble Top Bombay Style 6 Drawer Dresser Sideboard Approximate Measurements in
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Vintage 1960s Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early American Oak, Inlaid Mahogany, and Bone Inlay Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in South Bend, IN
: 48" W x 22.25" D x 42.88" H. Unique hidden drawer (see photo 6). Good vintage condition.
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Brass

6 Drawer John Keal Dresser For Brown-Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome six-drawer mahogany dresser with unique wavy brass hardware.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Finest Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers c. 1770
Located in Heathfield, GB
deep serpentine shape. The upper drawer with solid mahogany slide which opens to reveal the original
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Antique 1770s Georgian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

George Nelson chest of drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Bleached mahogany 6 drawer chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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20th Century Dressers

George Nelson chest of drawers
George Nelson chest of drawers
H 45.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in
Louis XVIII Style Restoration French Walnut Chest Of Drawers With Marble Top
Located in Prato, Tuscany
noble wood (walnut, mahogany, briar, feather, etc..) in many layers with a thickness ranging from 4 to 6
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Antique 1850s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Mahogany Tall Chest Dresser with Brass Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Art Deco mahogany tall chest dresser with brass inlay. Item includes X
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Two-Tone Dresser by Merton Gurshun for American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pasadena, CA
This 6-drawer dresser is made of mahogany. The drawers have a very interesting finish which gives a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Dressers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Black Lacquer
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dunbar, Edward Wormley Mahogany, black lacquer, USA, 1942 "Enduring Modern" collection from the
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Outstanding Set of Dressers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in Black Lacquer
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
Dunbar, Edward Wormley Mahogany, Lacquer, USA, 1941 Model 4100 (pair), "Enduring Modern
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Pair of Midcentury Stained Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of compact stained mahogany four-drawer chests with ebonized bases and circular, brass pulls
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Highboy by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and impressive 9 drawer highboy by Henredon, having a dark wood case ( mahogany or
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Highboy by Henredon
Highboy by Henredon
H 63.25 in W 39 in D 19 in
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Tall Dresser
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture 6-drawer tall dresser. Original as found condition. No veneer
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

1950s American modern mahogany & cane front door panels sideboard
By Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful 9 drawer 6 panel front door credenza , circa 1950s American very good quality , great
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

19th Century Mahogany & Marquetry King Bed with Medallion of Giovanni Maffezzoli
By Giovanni Battista Maffezzoli
Located in Encinitas, CA
matching bed set available including 6 drawer dresser with a differently scened medallion, with framed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Romantic Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Hand-Painted French Adam Style 6-Piece Satinwood Bedroom Set by Irwin
By Irwin Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique hand-painted French Adam style 6-piece satinwood mahogany bedroom set by Robert Irwin
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Early 20th Century American Adam Style Bedroom Sets

Materials

Brass

6 Drawer Doorknocker Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sapele mahogany 6 drawer dresser with angled drawers. Each drawer is adorned with freshly
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Nickel

6 Drawer Doorknocker Dresser
6 Drawer Doorknocker Dresser
H 33.25 in W 58.25 in D 19.25 in
Dunbar 6 drawer dresser
Located in New York, NY
8 drawer dresser by dunbar (label is missing). Top drawer has ring and jewelry dividers. Original
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

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Mahogany

Dunbar 6 drawer dresser
Dunbar 6 drawer dresser
H 33.5 in W 42 in D 18.75 in
Midcentury Mahogany Dresser by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare midcentury 6-drawer dresser designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Made of solid Mahogany
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Early Gibbings Chest lacquered satin finish in a silver mist color, (not white). Handles retain fine old patina. Single drawers on left and double drawers on right. This chest has a...
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers and Matching Jewelry Case
Located in New York, NY
. Jewelry Case is 36" x 12" x 6"
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Dresser by Harvey Probber
Located in Hollywood, CA
A 6 drawer dresser designed by Harvey Probber with walnut case, mahogany edges and legs, brass
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Dresser by Harvey Probber
Dresser by Harvey Probber
H 32 in W 76 in D 20 in
Eliel Saarinen Highboy Dresser, Johnson Furniture Co.
By J. Robert F. Swanson, Eliel Saarinen, Johnson Furniture Company, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson
Located in Crockett, CA
- 4 1/2", 2nd - 5 1/4", 3rd - 6 1/4", 4th - 8 1/2", 5th - 10 1/4". Matching dresser listed in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Zinc

Art Deco Dresser/Chest by Widdicomb Attributed to Donald Deskey
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Donald Deskey
Located in Crockett, CA
Widdicomb. Drawer bottoms are made of mahogany and have ample storage space with a graduated depth of 4", 6
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Brass

George III Period 18th c. Mahogany Bowfront Dressing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
flame design theme with 6 pieces of matching mahogany, and surrounding the central panel of each drawer
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dressers

Materials

Sandalwood

Fine & Rare Rattan & Mahogany Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare rattan & mahogany 6 drawer cabinet / dresser. Rattan is wrapped around the sides, base
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Fine & Rare Rattan & Mahogany Dresser
Fine & Rare Rattan & Mahogany Dresser
H 46.5 in W 44.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair Dunbar 6 Drawer Chests by Edward Wormley c.1940's Signed
Located in Easton, PA
Pair of early slat front six drawer mahogany dressers/chests on plinth bases designed by Edward
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-20th Century American Lacquered Mahogany and Brass "High Boy" Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th century American mahogany ebony lacquered wood and gilt brass high boy dresser. This solid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Eliel Saarinen Highboy Dresser, Johnson Furniture Co.
By J. Robert F. Swanson, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Johnson Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Crockett, CA
This highboy dresser design is from the FHA (Flexible Home Arrangement) collection by Eliel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Zinc

Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Providence, RI
Six drawer low chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1948. Produced in Boston, Massachusetts by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers
Tommi Parzinger Chest of Drawers
H 33.06 in W 79.38 in D 17.75 in
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Mahogany 6 Drawer Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mahogany 6 drawer dresser you’re looking for. A mahogany 6 drawer dresser — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are 187 variations of the antique or vintage mahogany 6 drawer dresser you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mahogany 6 drawer dresser, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mahogany 6 drawer dresser made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mahogany 6 drawer dresser over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mahogany 6 Drawer Dresser?

The average selling price for a mahogany 6 drawer dresser at 1stDibs is $3,400, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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