Mid-Century Vintage Maple Dresser by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co., Dixie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brighten up any room with this unique triple dresser from Dixie Furniture featuring a lovely
Wood, Hardwood, Maple
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co., Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Dixie showcases the clean lines and understated elegance that define American Mid-Century Modern
Walnut
Vintage "Campaigner" Style Dresser by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage “Campaigner” style dresser by Dixie Furniture, featuring classic mid-century modern design
Wood
Dixie Furniture Mid Century Cherry Nine Drawer Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century dresser by Dixie Furniture. The dresser has nine drawers, the six outside drawers
Cherry
Mid-Century Highboy Tall Walnut Dresser by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant modern highboy tall dresser. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant dresser. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Dixie Furniture
Walnut
Dixie Furniture Midcentury Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern long chest of drawers by Dixie Furniture. All walnut grain with metal spade
Walnut
$3,895
H 44.25 in W 42 in D 19 in
Gentlemen's Dresser / Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Dixie, USA, c. 1960s
By Dixie
Located in Deland, FL
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern gentleman’s dresser by Dixie, crafted in the USA during the
Walnut
$4,280
H 30 in W 56 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Dixie Rattan and Wood Dresser with Mirror, Six-Drawer Coastal Style
By Dixie
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant Vintage dresser and mirror set, crafted by Dixie, featuring a charming blend of wood and
Wood, Rattan
Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Pencil Leg Tall Dresser/Chest by Dixie Offered is a walnut tall chest of drawers made
Walnut
$2,250
H 45 in W 34.5 in D 20 in
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Glass Top
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with protective Glass Top. Dovetail
Mahogany
$3,595
H 30 in W 63.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Nine Drawer Dresser by Dixie Furniture Solid Cherry
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Credenza dresser by Dixie Furniture. Dresser contains Cherry wood with
Cherry
Vintage Chinoiserie “Shanglrila” Dresser With Mirror by Dixie
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinoiserie Shangri La Dresser — Dixie dresser with matching mirror, elegant chinoiserie
Wood
Mid-Century Campaign Dresser by Drexel
By Drexel, Henredon, Bassett Furniture, Lane Furniture, Dixie
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage campaign dresser by Drexel. This piece is a part of Drexel’s Accolade line. Featuring ten
Metal, Brass
Vintage Three-Drawer "Campaigner" Dresser by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Three-Drawer “Campaigner” Dresser by Dixie Furniture Co. featuring classic campaign-style
Wood
'Scova' Series Teak Wardrobe Chest
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall wardrobe by Dixie with twelve total drawers. Six wide drawers and six hidden drawers. Bright
Teak
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H 45.5 in W 40 in D 18.4 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Dixie Furniture Company became a household name in mid-century America, and many of their pieces—like
Metal
Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co., Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern 9-drawer dresser from the 1960s exemplifies timeless American craftsmanship. The
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Dixie Walnut Tallboy Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Lutz, FL
1960’s Mid Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Dresser. 6 drawers total with lovely walnut book matched
Brass
Dixie Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dixie Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser The dresser measures: 72 wide x 19.5 deep x
Walnut
Dixie Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dixie mid century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser This dresser measures: 66 wide x 19.25 deep x
Chrome
Futuristic Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A Futuristic Style low 6 drawer dresser by Dixie Furniture Company. Original cerused / painted
Wood, Oak
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H 30 in W 46 in D 18.5 in
Midcentury Dixie Shangri La Chinese Chippendale Bohemian Oak Double Dresser
By Dixie
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th century pickled oak Campaign chest of drawers by Dixie. Part of their Shangri La
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 3-Drawer Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) This Mid-Century Modern 3-drawer dresser by
Walnut
1950s Mid Century Modern Dixie Walnut Lowboy 9 Drawer Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Cordova, SC
Lowboy dresser with 9 drawers. This is a classical Mid century modern beauty. I’m not sure if the
Porcelain, Wood, Walnut
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
Walnut
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H 40 in W 42 in D 18.5 in
Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Modern Newly Lacquered Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly lacquered in a flat black color, Dixie dresser with multiple drawers for all your storage
Wood, Lacquer
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H 48 in W 36 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Dixie Furniture Campaigner Campaign Style Chests Dressers
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rarely available tall set of campaign chests by Dixie Furniture, circa 1960s. This is part of
Brass
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H 42 in W 41 in D 17 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Highboy by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Walnut
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H 48 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Dixie Campaigner Walnut Highboy Chest of Drawers Campaign Dresser MCM 767
By Dixie
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1975 Dixie Campaigner tallboy chest of drawers or dresser. Drawing inspiration from British
Brass
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H 42 in W 41 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Dresser Tall Chest with Mirror Two Piece Set Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid century 2 pc walnut two over three drawer dresser with mirror. Clean sleek design by Dixie. The
Teak, Walnut
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H 30 in W 63.5 in D 19 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 9-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Walnut
Dixie Midcentury Walnut 7-Drawer Thin Highboy Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dixie midcentury walnut 7-drawer thin highboy dresser Dresser measures: 30.25 wide x 18.75 deep x
Walnut
1960s Mid Century Modern Triple Dresser with Brass Hardware
By Dixie
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Triple Dresser with Brass Hardware This vintage dresser is a must
Brass
White Tall Dixie Campaign Dresser with Five Drawers and Brass Hardware
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage tall campaign dresser by Dixie with five drawers. Gorgeous brass accents and recessed
Brass
Dixie Furniture Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dixie Furniture Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser Dresser measures: 72 wide x 19.25 deep x
Brass
Mid Century Low Profile Walnut Dresser / Credenza
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut mid century dresser with long matching streamline pull handles with three upper slim
Walnut
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H 30 in W 46 in L 30 in
Matching Pair of Vintage Campaign Style Dressers Chest of Drawers by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co., Campaigner
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of matching vintage campaign style dressers with original recessed brass pulls and hardware
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century 5-Drawer Newly Lacquered Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mid-Century Dresser, newly lacquered in turquoise and white. Five drawers for nearly unlimited
Wood
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H 30.25 in W 72 in D 19 in
Henredon Style Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Green Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By Henredon, Dixie
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style dresser or credenza In the
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Walnut Credenza or Dresser
By Dixie
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern dresser. It is made of walnut, featuring nine dovetailed drawers
Walnut
Mid-Century Nine Drawer Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co., Lane Furniture, United Furniture Corporation
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century nine drawer dresser. This piece features wonderful woodgrain and excellent storage
Brass
Mid-Century Highboy Dresser by Basic Witz
By Drexel, Henredon, Lane Furniture, Dixie Furniture Co., Basic Witz
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century highboy dresser designed by Basic Witz Furniture. Made from walnut wood and featuring
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Campaign Style Dresser Chest of Drawers by Dixie
By Campaigner
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage campaign style dresser with original recessed brass pulls and hardware. Six fully
Brass
Walnut Campaign Dresser in the Style of Henredon
By Dixie, Henredon
Located in Redding, CT
brass plated hardware and recessed plinth base. This Iconic "Campaigner" dresser by Dixie is timeless
Metal, Brass
Vintage Rattan and Wicker Chest of Drawers by Dixie
By Drexel, Bassett Furniture, Dixie, Dixie Furniture Co., Founders Furniture Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
dresser is not only a space saver but a unique addition to so many interiors. Drawers open and close
Metal, Brass
Faux Bamboo Nine Drawer Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Denton, TX
Plenty of storage in this nine drawer dresser by Dixie furniture. Nicely detailed "Tahiti" model
Brass
Mid-Century Tall Campaign Style Dresser by Stanley Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Broyhill Brasilia, Drexel, Dixie Furniture Co., Stanley Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage tall dresser manufactured by Stanley Furniture. A perfect solution for those looking for
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Dixie Furniture Three Drawer Small Dresser Nightstand
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Mid-Century Modern nightstand with storage by Dixie Furniture. Great lines and better scale
Walnut
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H 32 in W 54 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dixie Shangri La Bedroom Set Dresser Headboard Nightstands
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a phenomenal bedroom set, including a six drawer dresser with attached
Wood
Mid-Century Walnut Tall Boy by United Furniture CO.
By Dixie, Broyhill, United Furniture Corporation, Dixie Furniture Co., Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century tall boy made from walnut wood. Manufactured by United Furniture Company, circa 1960s
Wood, Walnut
circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern Low Dresser or Credenza
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1960s Mid-Century Modern low dresser or credenza. Comprised of 12 drawers, 4 of which are
Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Campaign Style Dresser and Faux Bamboo Desk 2-Piece Set
By Dixie
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted campaign style two piece writing desk with dresser chest of drawers. Make is Dixie and
Brass
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H 30.5 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Dixie Cane Rattan Campaign Style White Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dixie Cane rattan Campaign white long dresser credenza cabinet. Item features laminate top
Cane, Rattan, Wood
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H 32 in W 66 in D 19 in
Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Italian Tuscan Style Walnut & Cane Triple Dresser
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
A Dixie Furniture Mid-Century Italian Tuscan Style Walnut & Cane Triple Dresser in good vintage
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Walnut Dressers by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of matching bedroom dressers feature rich walnut finish and stylish chrome pulls
Walnut
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H 45.5 in W 40 in D 18.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the 1960s, this Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser offers clean lines and timeless walnut
Metal
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie, Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :) Crafted in the 1960s by Dixie, this Mid
Walnut
Dixie Furniture Mid Century Walnut 9-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dixie Furniture Mid Century walnut 9-drawer lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 71.75 wide x 18.5
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dresser and Nightstands by Dixie Furniture
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of Mid-Century bedroom furniture features a nine-drawer dresser and two
Walnut
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H 30 in W 70 in D 19 in
Mid Century Modern Signed Dixie Furniture Nine Drawer Walnut Campaign Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Walnut campaign dresser with floating base by coveted Dixie Furniture, the Campaigner line! Nine
Brass
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H 48 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Iconic Dixie Furniture Tall Campaign Dresser from Campaigner Line
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Walnut campaign dresser with floating base by coveted Dixie Furniture, the Campaigner line! 5
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Campaign Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury Campaign style dresser by Dixie Campaign style with brass pulls and accents
Brass
Mid Century Five Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nice dark walnut mid century dresser with two thin smaller upper drawers and three larger lower
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza/Dresser on Pencil Legs
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut credenza/dresser on pencil legs. Offered is a beautiful Mid-Century
Walnut
Mid Century Campaign Dresser in the style of Henredon
By Dixie Furniture Co., Henredon
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Campaign dresser in the style of Henredon. The Campaign series by Dixie Furniture
Brass
Sold
H 59.5 in W 40 in D 18.25 in
Dixie Cane Rattan Campaign Style White Tall Chest Armoire Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dixie and cane rattan campaign style white tall chest armoire dresser cabinet. Item
Cane, Rattan, Laminate, Wood
Mid-Century Nine Drawer Dresser by Stanley Furniture
By Lane Furniture, Broyhill, Broyhill Brasilia, Dixie Furniture Co., Stanley Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage campaign style dresser manufactured by Stanley Furniture. This dresser combines the rustic
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest on Pencil Legs
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
mid-century modern design; a walnut dresser from the 1960's.The look is made by the beautiful
Walnut
Sold
H 78 in W 24 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Signed Dixie Furniture Tall Thin Wardrobe Nightstand Dresser
By Dixie Furniture Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Walnut campaign dresser with two piece construction by coveted Dixie Furniture, the Campaigner line
Brass
American Walnut Compact Mid-Century Modern Double Dresser 6 Drawers Mint
By Dixie
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American walnut compact Mid-Century Modern double dresser 6 drawers refinished mint!
Walnut
Blue Lacquered Dixie Dresser, Nine-Drawer
By Dixie
Located in Raleigh, NC
This vintage Dixie dresser has great curve appeal and provides excellent storage. Lacquered and
Wood
Cherry Highboy by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cherry Highboy by Dixie
Brass
Walnut Minimalist Handmade Platform Queen Bed Frame, Judd Style
By Donald Judd, George Nakashima, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An ode to our friend Donald Judd, the bedframe design employs the tatami style of Japanese Rooms and the Hygge of Danish comfort. The reveal is celebrated in its shadow. Rest happens...
Plywood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Dresser Harmony House
By Harmony House
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceedingly well-crafted, detailed, proportioned walnut 6 drawer dresser. This beautiful dresser is a difficult to find style. An extremely well made and solid piece in great cond...
Walnut
$7,112 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
45" Vintage Midcentury Mahogany Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage mahogany dresser manufactured in the midcentury 1960s period. A dresser featuring four large pull out drawers with slatted handles, well crafted and very stylish. Measure:...
Mahogany
Broyhill Premier Emphasis Collection Mid Century Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in New York, NY
Classic American made mid century dresser, by the noted furniture company Broyhill, as part of their premier Emphasis collection. This example features two banks of drawers, each hav...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Nine Drawer Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add iconic style and smart storage to your space with this beautifully crafted mid-century dresser. Featuring the clean lines, tapered legs, and understated elegance that define mid-...
Wood
$1,500
H 27 in W 41.38 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Dresser of Scandinavian Design with Six Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
This sleek Scandinavian-inspired mid-century modern dresser will elevate your space. Its versatile size fits perfectly in bedrooms, living rooms, or entryways. Crafted from warm-ton...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous walnut dresser. Classic century design with unique brass handles. Complete with 9 drawers. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in Elkton, MD
Beautiful Broyhill Emphasis sculpted walnut credenza or dresser. Clean mid-century lines.
Walnut
Stunning Vintage Curved Walnut Dresser by Young Manufacturing
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant mid-century dresser by Young Manufacturing, crafted in richly grained walnut. The case features a distinctive curved front with sculptural drawer pulls, combining sleek desig...
Walnut
Mamun Bedside
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser
By Jan Kuypers
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional nine drawer dresser, of solid teak wood construction, in clean original vintage condition. This exceptional dresser was designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial Stratford ...
Walnut
Kent Coffey "Auburn" Mid-Century Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern dresser with nine drawers by Kent-Coffey. Walnut wood grain with unique brass hardware. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Brass
Bertu Nightstands, Iris Oak Nightstand, Bleached
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Nightstands, Iris Oak Nightstand, Bleached This Iris Nightstand in Bleached White Oak is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with sol...
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dresser features eight large drawers with sculpted brass pulls on each. A unique design with brass trim running along the edges of the front and brass fe...
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.