What makes a dresser mid-century?

A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.

How many drawers does a mid-century modern dresser typically have?

Most feature 4 to 9 drawers depending on width; listings note exact drawer count and interior dimensions.

What's the difference between a mid-century modern dresser and a chest of drawers?

"Dresser" and "chest of drawers" are generally interchangeable; mid-century modern dressers specifically feature tapered or hairpin legs, minimal hardware and warm wood tones.

What defines the mid-century modern look compared to other vintage dresser styles?

Mid-century modern dressers favor tapered or hairpin legs, minimal hardware and warm wood tones, shaped largely by Scandinavian and American designers of the era.

Mid Century Maple Dresser

Blonde Mid Century Cabinet

Blonde Maple

1959 Dresser

Midcentury Maple Bedroom Furniture

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Mccobb Planner Dresser

Paul Mccobb Aluminum

Mid-Century Vintage Maple Dresser by Dixie Furniture

$1,600

Mid-Century Vintage Maple Dresser by Dixie Furniture

By Dixie, Dixie Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brighten up any room with this unique triple dresser from Dixie Furniture featuring a lovely vintage maple build. Nine ample pull-out drawers are supported by solid oak legs, creati...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood, Hardwood, Maple

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple Lowboy Dresser

$2,947

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple Lowboy Dresser

By Crawford Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Crawford Furniture Mid Century Maple Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 60 wide x 19.25 deep x 30 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much d...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Maple

$1,120Sale Price|30% Off

T.F.I Mid Century American Colonial Style Maple Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers

By Thomasville

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare early vintage Thomasville Furniture Industries (TFI) tallboy chest of drawers, circa 1940s. The dresser highlights the exceptional hallmarks of mid-century American craftsman...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser by Gerald McCabe, Maple, USA, 1997

$5,500

$1,998Sale Price|60% Off

Materials

Maple

B. P. John Maple Double Dresser with Mirror

$1,795

B. P. John Maple Double Dresser with Mirror

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1960s BP John maple dresser in very good vintage condition. Measures 60 inches in width, 19 inches in depth and 34.5 inches tall without mirror, 69.5 inches tall with mirror. Mirro...

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Maple

$1,250 / set

Mid Century Maple Chest of Four Drawers with Small Mirror

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century colonial style dresser features hardwood construction, original maple finish, classic American colonial design, four dovetailed drawers with brass accented hardware,...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Brass

$2,450

1970s Mid Century Two-Tone Sycamore and Lacquer Double Dresser

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This glamorous 1970s mid century style double dresser features a striking two-tone design that commands attention. Crafted with light blonde sycamore wood boasting a subtle checkered...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Midcentury Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls

$3,500

Midcentury Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Dresser Credenza #1508 Blonde Maple T Pulls

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage mid century Paul McCobb three-drawer dresser credenza Planner Group #1508.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel, Iron

American Empire Tiger Maple & Birdseye Maple Chest of Drawers

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

An exceptional American Empire chest of drawers showcasing richly figured tiger maple beautifully contrasted with striking birdseye maple veneers. Dating to the 19th century, this ti...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Dressers

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Paul Frankl, Rare Station Wagon Highboy Dresser, Rock Maple, Leather, USA, 1950s

$12,000

Paul Frankl, Rare Station Wagon Highboy Dresser, Rock Maple, Leather, USA, 1950s

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Stamford, CT

This is certainly a rare and important piece of mid century modern art indicative of one who wants the very best in his or her mid century modern collection.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

DL Dresser

$8,400 / item

DL Dresser

Located in Mount Rainier, MD

The DL Dresser is a simple, Japanese-inspired piece that celebrates honest construction through exposed joinery and a calm, balanced design. Each detail is intentional—from the subtl...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Recent Sales

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Crawford Dresser

Unavailable

H 38 in W 34 in D 19 in

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Crawford Dresser

By Crawford Furniture

Located in Hudson, NY

Five-drawer dresser in solid maple. Wide sculpted pulls. In very good condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

Unavailable

H 33 in W 60 in D 18 in

Vasily Lacquered Dresser

By M | n Originals

Located in New York, NY

Lacquered eight-drawer dresser on apron frame base detailed with solid brass drawer pulls. Solid maple drawer boxes with under-mount soft close mechanical drawer slides. Custom lacqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Small Dressers

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 30.25 in D 17.25 in

Pair of Small Dressers

Located in Bronx, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern small dressers, these chest of drawers are excellent for bedside or end table setting. These are on sale for a clearance price, as well as many many more ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

H 31.5 in W 36 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Maple Dresser by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Drexel four drawer dresser features their fantastic mid-century construction, as well as unique drawer pulls. Perfect storage for home or office, please contact to confirm item ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple Highboy Dresser

Sold

H 42 in W 38 in D 19 in

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique and well constructed mid-century Maple dresser features wonderful details including tapered legs with added stretchers and unique drawer pulls.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Italian Mid-Century Maple Dresser with Mirror attr. to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

Sold

H 66.93 in W 70.87 in D 18.9 in

Italian Mid-Century Maple Dresser with Mirror attr. to Silvio Cavatorta, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Traversetolo, IT

The design of this stunning dresser with mirror is attributed to Silvio Cavatorta in the 1950s. It's characterized by a catchy sculptural design of the cabinet and surmounted by a v...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Maple Highboy Dresser

Sold

H 46 in W 35 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Maple Highboy Dresser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern tall dresser with impressive golden maple grain. Brass pulls, tapered legs and wide drawers. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).

Materials

Chrome

Sold

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 19 in

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple Dresser with Brass Trim

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage maple dresser offers stylish storage in a uniquely mid-century fashion.

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Italian Maple Burl and Mahogany Dresser or Credenza

Sold

H 29 in W 72 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Italian Maple Burl and Mahogany Dresser or Credenza

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Italian maple burl and mahogany dresser or credenza.

$1,850

H 31 in W 72.25 in D 18 in

Vintage MCM Danish Teak Nine-Drawer Dresser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish nine-drawer dresser is masterfully crafted from rich teak, beautifully exhibiting the streamlined elegance and functional minimalis...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

$2,195

H 43.5 in W 38 in D 19 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid 5- Drawer Dresser Dovetailed Drawers

Located in Seattle, WA

This stylish vintage modern dresser features a walnut finish and spacious five drawer configuration offering plenty of bedroom storage. The clean modern lines of the mid-century desi...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Four Drawer Highboy Dresser Dovetail Drawers storage

$1,452Sale Price|20% Off

H 42 in W 36 in D 19 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Four Drawer Highboy Dresser Dovetail Drawers storage

Located in Seattle, WA

An elegant Mid-Century Modern four drawer dresser. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and sleek mid-century design. It offers ample room for storage, with four dovetaile...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Materials

Metal

Coffee table with vintage yellow glass top and modern steel base

$6,139

H 13 in W 45.67 in D 17.33 in

Coffee table with vintage yellow glass top and modern steel base

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

This brutalist-style coffee table features a modern base in rust-effect patinated steel and a thick vintage yellow glass top that we sourced ourselves. Please note that the glass sho...

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2010s French Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 57 in D 18 in

Mid century birch dresser credenza by George Nelson Herman miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera dresser or credenza. Has left side cabinet door and Four drawers with curved nickel metal pulls. Has drawer dividers and left si...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Nickel

$2,614 / set

H 19.69 in W 4.93 in D 2.76 in

Pair of Big Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Model 6140-72/73 Room Divider Base & Deck Walnut Wall Unit

$10,000

$1,380

H 29.5 in W 36 in D 18 in

Mid Century Modern Dresser By Arne Wahl Iverson For Vinde Mobilfabrik, Denmark.

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Dresser By Arne Wahl Iverson For Vinde Mobilfabrik, Denmark. Features a quintessential Mid Century Modern Scandinavian design with clean lines, gorgeo...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Teak

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Mid Century Maple Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century maple dresser you’re looking for. A mid century maple dresser — often made from wood, maple and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century maple dresser, we have 668 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century maple dresser, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century maple dresser, those designed in mid-century modern, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century maple dresser has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, Planner Group and Heywood-Wakefield Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Maple Dresser?

Prices for a mid century maple dresser start at $0 and top out at $280,000 with the average selling for $3,424.

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

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.

Questions About Mid Century Maple Dresser

What makes a dresser mid-century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
How many drawers does a mid-century modern dresser typically have?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Most feature 4 to 9 drawers depending on width; listings note exact drawer count and interior dimensions.
What's the difference between a mid-century modern dresser and a chest of drawers?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
"Dresser" and "chest of drawers" are generally interchangeable; mid-century modern dressers specifically feature tapered or hairpin legs, minimal hardware and warm wood tones.
What defines the mid-century modern look compared to other vintage dresser styles?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Mid-century modern dressers favor tapered or hairpin legs, minimal hardware and warm wood tones, shaped largely by Scandinavian and American designers of the era.

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