Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, 5-Drawer Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
A Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser featuring clean lines and timeless design.This chest of
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser, 5-Drawer Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
A Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser featuring clean lines and timeless design.This chest of
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser by Hooker Furniture
Located in Seattle, WA
This Mid-Century Modern 5-drawer highboy dresser was made by Hooker Furniture, a well known
Wood
$2,395
H 53.5 in W 20 in D 40.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser with Sculpted Drawer Fronts
Located in Seattle, WA
A striking mid-century modern highboy dresser featuring sculpted drawer fronts. The upper cabinet
Other
Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser by Mainline by Hooker
By Mainline by Hooker
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern highboy dresser from Mainline by Hooker features hardwood construction
Brass
$2,347
H 46 in W 40.25 in D 19.25 in
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood 5 drawer highboy dresser This dresser
Rosewood, Walnut
$1,128Sale Price|20% Off
H 43 in W 36 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Highboy Walnut Toned Dresser With 5 drawer Storage.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century modern highboy dresser featuring five drawers with original unique hardware and
Wool, Walnut
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress 5 Drawer Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dillingham Mid Century Pecky Cypress 5 Drawer Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x
Cypress
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser. Featuring walnut wood, 5 spacious drawers
Wood
$5,490 / set
H 30.5 in W 64 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Dresser Set by Hooker Furniture, 9-Drawer and 5-Drawer Dresser
Located in Seattle, WA
elevated profile. Approx.Dimension: 64”L, 18”W, 30.5"H 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser The coordinating highboy
Wood
$2,847
H 44.5 in W 36 in D 17 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 5 Drawer
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century X Inlay Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser This
Chrome
$1,450
H 55 in W 42 in D 19 in
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane Gentleman’s Chest / Highboy Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane Gentleman’s Chest / Highboy Dresser A beautifully
Cane, Wood
$3,495
H 45 in W 42 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Five Drawer Solid Walnut Dresser by Kent Coffey
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Highboy dresser by Kent Coffey the Foreteller. This dresser is made of Walnut wood
Walnut
$3,950
H 61.75 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Seven Drawers Highboy, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Seven Drawers Highboy, Denmark Tall Biedermeier mahogany
Wood, Mahogany
$4,250
H 70 in W 42 in D 20 in
John Kapel Mid Century Armoire, Tall Dresser Wardrobe Glenn of California
By John Kapel
Located in Las Vegas, NV
dresser plus matching Highboy and nightstands All sold separately Designer: John Kapel Manufacturer
Walnut
$2,100Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 31 in W 37 in D 19 in
Restored Mid Century Rattan Dresser/Vanity Bedroom Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
finished with rattan trim and pulls. The set has a Googie Mid-century styling with a Hawaiian vibe. The
Rattan, Formica
$2,625Sale Price / set|65% Off
H 71 in W 100 in D 20 in
5 Piece 1960s Yellow Colormates Campaign Set by Morris of California
By Morris of California
Located in Waxahachie, TX
six drawer lingerie chest, or highboy. One six drawer lowboy. One two drawer small dresser. One wide
Formica, Wood
$5,757Sale Price|24% Off
H 52 in W 37 in D 19 in
Restored Reed Rattan "Baja" Bedroom Set With Rattan Pulls - 6 Pieces
Located in Van Nuys, CA
. Included in this set are a 1-drawer nightstand, a 5-drawer highboy chest of drawers, a 7-drawer highboy
Rattan
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century 5 Drawer Highboy
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century 5 drawer highboy The dresser measures: 40 wide x 19 deep x 44.25
Brass
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century 5 Drawer Highboy
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century 5 drawer highboy The dresser measures: 40 wide x 19 deep x 44.25
Brass
Lane Mid Century 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid Century 5-drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38 wide x 19.5 deep x 45 high This
Wood
Lane Mid Century 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid Century 5-drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38 wide x 19.5 deep x 45 inches high
Brass
Lane Perception Mid Century 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane perception mid century 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 45.75
Wood
Baughman Style Mid Century 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baughman style Mid Century 5-drawer highboy dresser This dresser is 38 wide x 19.25 deep x 42
Wood
Kent Coffey Continental Mid Century 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Continental mid century 5 drawer highboy dresser. Dresser measures: 40 wide x 21 deep
Brass
Kent Coffey Continental Mid Century 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Continental mid century 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 40 wide x 21 deep
Brass
Sold
H 41.5 in W 40.5 in D 18 in
George Nelson Style Harmony House Mid Century 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By George Nelson, Harmony House
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson style Harmony House Mid Century 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 40.5 wide
Wood
Sold
H 45.25 in W 42 in D 17.75 in
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Style, Bassett Mid Century Highboy
By Bassett Furniture, American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville style Bassett Mid Century 5-drawer highboy dresser
Wood
Century Mid Century Walnut and Cane 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Century Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Century mid century walnut and cane 5 drawer highboy dresser This dresser is 38 wide x 19 deep x
Cane, Walnut
Reff Mid Century Teak 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Reff Mid Century teak 5-drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 31.5 wide x 18.75 deep x 46 high
Teak
Broyhill Saga Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill saga mid century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38.75 wide x 19 deep x
Walnut
United Style Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United style mid century 5 drawer walnut highboy dresser Dresser measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mid Century Oak 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Oak 5 drawer highboy dresser The dresser measures: 36 wide x 20 deep
Oak
Kroehler Mid Century Walnut & Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kroehler mid century walnut & brass 5 drawer highboy dresser. This dresser is 38.75 wide x 19 deep
Brass
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Furniture Mid Century Walnut 5-drawer Highboy Dresser Measures: Width 40 inches Depth 20
Walnut
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Acclaim Mid Century walnut 5-drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 43
Walnut
Lane First Edition Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane first edition mid century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser This dresser is 38 wide x 18 deep x
Walnut
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 40 wide x 19.25
Brass
Stanley Mid Century Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stanley mid century walnut and brass 5 drawer highboy dresser This dresser measures: 34 wide x
Brass
Mid Century Walnut Brass and Leather 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century walnut brass and leather 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 34 wide x 18 deep
Brass
Sold
H 47.5 in W 38 in L 47.5 in
Heywood Wakefield Sculptra Mid Century Blonde Wheat 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield sculptra mid century blonde wheat 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38
Wood
Sold
H 54 in W 38 in D 19 in
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser Gentleman's
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane staccato Brutalist mid century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser gentleman's chest armoire
Walnut
Sold
H 48 in W 39 in L 48 in
Thomasville Style Mid Century Curved Front Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thomasville style mid century curved front walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser This dresser measures
Walnut
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Blonde Solid Wood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century blonde solid wood 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser measures: 33 wide
Wood
Sold
H 43.75 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb Style Lane Rhythm Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb style Lane Rhythm mid century 5 drawer walnut highboy dresser Dresser measures 35.5
Walnut
Sold
H 42 in W 39 in L 42 in
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century Walnut 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Drexel, Barney Flagg
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barney Flagg for Drexel Parallel Mid Century walnut 5-drawer highboy dresser This dresser is 39
Walnut
Sold
H 44.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser Chest This dresser
Brass
Sold
H 46 in W 40.25 in D 19.25 in
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser This dresser
Rosewood, Walnut
Sold
H 48 in W 36 in D 19 in
Lane Tower Suite Mid Century Walnut Rosewood Inlay 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane tower suite mid century walnut rosewood inlay 5 drawer highboy dresser This dresser
Rosewood, Walnut
Sold
H 46 in W 40 in D 19 in
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood 5 drawer highboy dresser This dresser
Rosewood, Walnut
Sold
H 44.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser Chest
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century walnut and brass 5 drawer highboy dresser chest Dresser measures
Brass
Sold
H 43.75 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Sold! Paul McCobb Style Lane Rhythm Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb style Lane Rhythm mid century 5 drawer walnut highboy dresser Dresser measures 35.5
Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 36 in L 34 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century 5 Drawer Mahogany and Brass Highboy Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century 5 drawer mahogany and brass highboy dresser Dresser measures
Brass
United Mid Century 4 Drawer Vanity Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Mid Century 4 Drawer Vanity Highboy Dresser 36 wide x 21 deep x 42.5 high See below for 5
Glass, Walnut
Danish Modern 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser with Lock & Key
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern highboy dresser features hardwood construction, teak veneer with original finish
Teak
Sold
H 45.25 in W 40 in D 19.5 in
American of Martinsville Mid Century Walnut 6-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Franklin Park, IL
American of Martinsville Mid Century walnut 6-drawer highboy dresser Measures: 40 wide x 19.5 deep
Walnut
Sold
H 54 in W 38.25 in L 54 in
Lane Staccato Brutalist MCM Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser Gentlemans Armoire
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser Gentleman's Chest Armoire
Wood
Sold
H 43 in W 36 in D 18 in
Broyhill Brasilia Style Brutalist MCM Dark Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Broyhill Brasilia style Brutalist mid century dark walnut 5 drawer highboy dresser Dresser
Bronze
Mid Century Drexel Esperanto Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
craftsmanship boasts 5 large dovetailed drawers for ample storage. Drawers feature the beautiful, highly
Wood
Peter Hvidt Style Midcentury Danish Teak 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser Chest
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Peter Hvidt style midcentury Danish teak 5-drawer highboy dresser chest Measures: 36 wide x 18
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 46.5 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern 5 Drawer Walnut Wood Dresser by Broyhill
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid century modern walnut highboy dresser with the signature “star” inlays that the Broyhill Saga
Walnut
Poul Volther Six-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Poul Volther
Located in Berkeley, CA
This gorgeous Danish modern six-drawer Mid-Century teak highboy dresser designed by Poul Volther is
Teak
Poul Volther Six-Drawer Teak Highboy Dresser #2
By Poul Volther
Located in Berkeley, CA
This gorgeous Danish modern six-drawer teak highboy dresser designed by Poul Volther is a rare find
Teak
Sold
H 39.5 in W 40.25 in D 16.5 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller 5 Drawer Mid-Century Modern Dresser, circa 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denville, NJ
Highboy dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, c.1950’s. This five-drawer dresser features a
Walnut
Restored United Midcentury Diamond 8 Drawer Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Restored united midcentury diamond 8 drawer walnut highboy dresser Measures: 40 wide x 17.5 deep
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 48 in W 40 in D 19 in
1970s Elegant Five Drawer Highboy Burlwood with Chrome Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s MCM Elegance Burlwood Highboy Five Drawer Chrome Hardware attribution Milo Baughman Unmarked
Chrome
Brutalist Cabinet Highboy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
in the lower part of the cabinet which has the pull out drawer with black metal pull handles
Walnut
Heywood Wakefield Encore Highboy
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid maple Heywood Wakefield Encore dresser with 5 drawers and eyebrow drawer pulls. In
Maple
Frank Lloyd Wright Highboy Dresser
By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome highboy dresser by Frank Lloyd Wright manufactured by Heritage Henredon. 5 pullout drawers
Wood
Poul Volther Teak Highboy Dresser
By Poul Volther
Located in Berkeley, CA
This gorgeous Danish modern six-drawer Mid-Century teak highboy dresser designed by Poul Volther is
Teak
Ebonized Highboy In The Manner of Paul Frankl.
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a 1940s highboy or gentleman's chest, in ebonized oak wood. Features
Brass
1960s, Milo Baughman Style Highboy Dresser for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Medina, OH
its handles and legs. This tallboy dresser has 5 drawers (2 smaller drawers at 6" height and 3 larger
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 75.38 in W 39.25 in D 19.63 in
Fine American Queen Anne Cherry Highboy Chest of Drawers, New England
Located in Shippensburg, PA
century, the highboy survives in simply outstanding condition. The bold cornice is a complex multipiece
Cherry, Pine
Sold
H 46.5 in W 32 in D 18.5 in
French Provincial Style Highboy Chest of Drawers or Dresser with Floral Design
Located in Plainview, NY
This 5 drawers French Provincial highboy chest or dresser exudes an elegant charm, crafted in the
Wood
Teak Dresser by Ramseur Furniture Company
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Mid Century Teak and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser in the style of Paul McCobb's Irwin collection
Brass
$1,600
H 44.75 in W 39.75 in D 18.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Ramseur Furniture, 1970s
By Ramseur Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage modern dresser features sculpted drawer pulls with leather and brass capped feet. A sleek design with ample storage space within its three hefty drawers and large...
Brass
$1,650
H 48 in W 34 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Five Drawer Highboy Dresser by United Furniture. C 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Five-Drawer Highboy Dresser by United Furniture Corp. Circa 1960s Features a quintessential Clean lines mid-century modern Design, a beautiful walnut wood ...
Walnut
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specifications: Wood Condition This Milo Baughman dresser for Drexel is in excellent restor...
Wood
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 72 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
Handsome American of Martinsville Tall Walnut Rosewood Dresser Chest of Drawers
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Mid-Century Modern tall walnut and rosewood American of Martinsville chest of drawers dresser. We love the simple linear lines of this well crafted tall chest of drawers wit...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 5 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!.
Teak
$2,925Sale Price|35% Off
H 46 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall teak dresser by Nils Jonsson
By HJN Møbler, Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 6 drawer tall dresser designed by Nils Jonsson made by HJN Mobler. Danish Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in good vintage condition. Perfect vintage exa...
Birch, Teak
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 46 in W 36 in D 18 in
Walnut Mid-Century Modern Five Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest of drawers. High quality craftsmanship and walnut wood selection along with solid oak interior.
Oak, Walnut
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.