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George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

completely restored this George Nelson Thin-Edge Dresser. We've maintained the natural Rosewood color while

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers

$13,500 / set

H 30.5 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dressers

By George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Thin edge dressers by George Nelson for Herman Miller Porcelain handles and metal legs. Dressers

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin edge Dresser
George Nelson Rosewood Thin edge Dresser

George Nelson Rosewood Thin edge Dresser

$6,800

H 30.5 in W 33.75 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Rosewood Thin edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

$9,500

H 40.75 in W 39.75 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design rosewood thin edge tall chest for Herman Miller. Featuring five drawers, two

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson rosewood Thin Edge chest or dresser for Herman Miller, U.S.A. Exceptional rosewood

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller

$12,500

H 33.25 in W 67.25 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design Thin Edge Group dresser for Herman Miller. Sophisticated looking and very

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson Thin Edge Group eight drawer dresser for Herman Miller. Made with high quality

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design rosewood "Thin Edge" chest or dresser for Herman Miller, U.S.A. Exceptional

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950
George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950

George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson Thin Edge for Herman Miller Rosewood Dresser, 1950. Dresser measures 39.5" tall

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

George Nelson Thin-Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin-Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin-Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood & Porcelain by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

work is this Thin-Edge Series Tall Dresser in Rosewood. Nelson’s dresser embodies the best of the Mid

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5-Drawer Dresser
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5-Drawer Dresser

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5-Drawer Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 5-drawer dresser from the Thin Edge series, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

1953 George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Series 5221 Rosewood Dresser Cabinet
1953 George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Series 5221 Rosewood Dresser Cabinet

1953 George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Series 5221 Rosewood Dresser Cabinet

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a circa 1953 production Model 5221 Thin Edge dresser / cabinet, designed by

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Thin Edge Group Double Dresser, Walnut, Herman Miller, 2017, USA.
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Double Dresser, Walnut, Herman Miller, 2017, USA.

George Nelson Thin Edge Group Double Dresser, Walnut, Herman Miller, 2017, USA.

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Walnut, Herman Miller. In 1944, Life magazine

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 8 Drawer Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 8 Drawer Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 8 Drawer Dresser

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 8 Drawer Dresser This dresser

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5221 8-Drawer Dresser
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5221 8-Drawer Dresser

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5221 8-Drawer Dresser

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Model 5221 dresser from the Thin Edge series, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Four Drawer Dresser in Walnut
1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Four Drawer Dresser in Walnut

1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Four Drawer Dresser in Walnut

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Herman Miller Thin-Edge Four-Drawer Dresser, model 3302, designed by George Nelson in

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest

By George Nelson

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest This chest of drawers measures: 39.75

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Nelson for Herman Miller Five Drawer Dresser Thin Edge Rosewood c. 1950's
George Nelson for Herman Miller Five Drawer Dresser Thin Edge Rosewood c. 1950's

George Nelson for Herman Miller Five Drawer Dresser Thin Edge Rosewood c. 1950's

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century masterpiece, five drawer thin edge dresser designed by recognized master of the

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5240 for Herman Miller USA, 1952
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5240 for Herman Miller USA, 1952

George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model 5240 for Herman Miller USA, 1952

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Skokie, IL

George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet model  for Herman Miller USA, 1952 Materials: teak, aluminum

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

John Stuart Walnut Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Long Dresser Thin Edge Style MINT
John Stuart Walnut Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Long Dresser Thin Edge Style MINT

John Stuart Walnut Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Long Dresser Thin Edge Style MINT

By Drexel, Jens Risom, John Stuart, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

John Stuart Walnut Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Long Dresser Thin Edge Style MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Cabinet / Dresser
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Cabinet / Dresser

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood Cabinet / Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a dresser/cabinet from the Thin Edge series, originally designed by George Nelson for

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum

1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser

1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Long Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We recently acquired a set of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge chests out of an estate. They are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pr. Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Bachelors Chests
Pr. Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Bachelors Chests

Pr. Mid Century George Nelson Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Bachelors Chests

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite matched pair of George Nelson designed four drawer Thin Edge dressers, executed in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

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George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

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H 33.5 in W 67.5 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Turners Falls, MA

George Nelson eight-drawer thin edge dresser. Walnut. Painted metal handles. Aluminum legs.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Turners Falls, MA

George Nelson for Herman Miller walnut thin edge dresser.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Thin Edge Double Dresser with Vanity by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Teak Thin Edge Double Dresser with Vanity by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Teak Thin Edge Double Dresser with Vanity by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dorchester, MA

Part of the Thin Edge series that George Nelson designed for Herman Miller in the 1950s, this

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

Pair George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Prototype Chest Dresser Herman Miller
Pair George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Prototype Chest Dresser Herman Miller

Pair George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Prototype Chest Dresser Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Designer: George Nelson Manufacture: Herman Miller Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

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H 33.5 in W 67.25 in D 19 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser Manufactured by Herman Miller Teak,Aluminum and

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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser - Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser - Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser - Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson thin edge dresser for Herman Miller. Model 5240. Teak case with white pulls and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson Thin Edge dresser for Herman Miller. Rare small four drawer chest in teak with

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

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H 40 in W 56 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design "Thin Edge" series for Herman Miller. Made from teak and in very good

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Dresser
George Nelson "Thin Edge" Dresser

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Dresser

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H 30.5 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Dresser

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design for Herman Miller rosewood "Thin Edge"dresser with porcelain pulls, completely

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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Dresser
George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Dresser

George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Dresser

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H 33.5 in W 67 in D 20 in

George Nelson 'Thin Edge' Dresser

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design for Herman Miller rosewood ten drawer 'Thin Edge' dresser. Completely restored.

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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

GEORGE NELSON ; THIN EDGE DRESSER
GEORGE NELSON ; THIN EDGE DRESSER

GEORGE NELSON ; THIN EDGE DRESSER

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H 40.5 in W 55.5 in D 18.5 in

GEORGE NELSON ; THIN EDGE DRESSER

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller , Combed Oak Dresser form the top of the range "Thin Edge" series

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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

George Nelson "Thin edge" Dresser
George Nelson "Thin edge" Dresser

George Nelson "Thin edge" Dresser

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H 30.5 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in

George Nelson "Thin edge" Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful George Nelson design rosewood dresser from his "Thin Edge" series for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

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H 40.5 in W 55.75 in L 40.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design rosewood "Thin" edge dresser for Herman Miller. Perfectly refinished and ready

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson Thin Edge teak dresser for Herman Miller. Newly refinished with porcelain pulls and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design thin edge series tall dresser for Herman Miller, 1958. Made from exceptional

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

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H 33.5 in W 67.25 in D 18.25 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson thin Edge series double dresser for Herman Miller. Newly refinished 10 drawer teak

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

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H 33.5 in W 67.25 in L 33.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design Thin Edge series ten drawer dresser for Herman Miller Furniture Co. An iconic

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Dressers or Night Stands
George Nelson Thin Edge Dressers or Night Stands

George Nelson Thin Edge Dressers or Night Stands

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H 27.25 in W 24 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Dressers or Night Stands

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson for Herman Miller set of three dressers. Great as nightstands, four drawer shown with teak

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design for Herman Miller walnut "Thin Edge" dresser, completely restored.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson "Thin Edge" teak dresser with all original hardware completely restored.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

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H 33 in W 67 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson "Thin Edge" design dresser for Herman Miller, made from teak with porcelain pulls and

Category

Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

George Nelson ‘Thin Edge’ Dresser by Herman Miller
George Nelson ‘Thin Edge’ Dresser by Herman Miller

George Nelson ‘Thin Edge’ Dresser by Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A ten-drawer double dresser from George Nelson’s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller. Design

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

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H 33.25 in W 67.25 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

This George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser for Herman Miller is as elegant and

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser with 10 Drawers
George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser with 10 Drawers

George Nelson Thin Edge Dresser with 10 Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Large rosewood chest by Nelson for Herman Miller. 4 narrow drawers sit above six large, all with

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American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Dresser Model-5221 in Rosewood
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Dresser Model-5221 in Rosewood

George Nelson for Herman Miller "Thin Edge" Dresser Model-5221 in Rosewood

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

We have restored this George Nelson thin edge dresser for Herman Miller back to excellent condition

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

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H 30.75 in W 33.25 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design rosewood "Thin Edge" dresser for Herman Miller. Perfectly refinished and ready

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

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H 30.75 in W 46.75 in D 18.5 in

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful rosewood thin edge chest of drawers with original aluminum legs and porcelain pulls

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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

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H 30.5 in W 46.75 in D 18.5 in

Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Mid-Century Modern 'Thin Edge' dresser designed by George Nelson. Rosewood dresser with eight (8

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

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H 33.25 in W 67 in D 19.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Pawtucket, RI

George Nelson for Herman Miller ten-drawer thin edge dresser. bookmatched rosewood veneers with

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

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H 30.75 in W 46.75 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nelson rosewood dresser designed for Herman Miller in 1955. George Nelson's celebrated Thin

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser
George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

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H 30.75 in W 46.75 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson for Herman Miller, six-drawer "Thin-Edge" case model #5221. Bookmatched highly figured

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Designed for Herman Miller as the "Thin Edge" series by George Nelson, circa late 1950s

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rosewood Thin Edge collection model 5221 eight-drawer dresser, designed by George Nelson for Herman

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser
1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser

1960s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser

By George Nelson

Located in Turners Falls, MA

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Thin Edge dresser. Dresser features aluminum legs and pulls

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Chests
George Nelson "Thin Edge" Chests

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Chests

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H 33.25 in W 34 in D 18.5 in

George Nelson "Thin Edge" Chests

By George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original matched pair of chests designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Perfectly refinished

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser / Chest

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Dresser / Chest

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

A rare thin edge dresser/chest of drawers designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut with

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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Walnut Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Francisco, CA

George Nelson design "Thin Edge" group walnut dresser for Herman Miller. High quality construction

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An eight-drawer double dresser from George Nelson’s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller. Design

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Thin Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood by Herman Miller
George Nelson Thin Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood by Herman Miller

George Nelson Thin Edge Tall Dresser in Rosewood by Herman Miller

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare and highly sought‑after piece of American design, this George Nelson Thin Edge Tall Dresser

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952, Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood, Label
George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952, Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood, Label

George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1952, Thin Edge Dresser in Rosewood, Label

By George Nelson

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA, Thin Edge dresser model 5221 designed in 1952. This original

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson
Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson

Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson

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H 40.75 in W 56 in D 18.5 in

Rosewood Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A rosewood thin edge dresser designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1950s Dressers

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1

By George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

A rosewood Thin Edge dresser designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

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H 30.75 in W 46.5 in D 18.5 in

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

A Rosewood, eight drawer dresser with porcelain pulls. Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1950s Dressers

Iconic Large Mid-Century Modern Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson
Iconic Large Mid-Century Modern Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

Iconic Large Mid-Century Modern Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Superb sleek Mid-Century Modern design by the iconic George Nelson for Herman Miller, thin edge

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson
Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson

Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Modernist 8 Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / sideboard by George Nelson..Newer production

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Rosewood Thin-Edge Cabinet
George Nelson Rosewood Thin-Edge Cabinet

George Nelson Rosewood Thin-Edge Cabinet

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H 30.5 in W 34 in D 19.5 in

George Nelson Rosewood Thin-Edge Cabinet

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Highland, IN

Of the three lines of case goods that George Nelson designed for Herman Miller, the rosewood "Thin

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Thin Edge Ten-Drawer Walnut Dresser by George Nelson, Excellent Condition
Thin Edge Ten-Drawer Walnut Dresser by George Nelson, Excellent Condition

Thin Edge Ten-Drawer Walnut Dresser by George Nelson, Excellent Condition

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Exceptional and rare version of the George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge cabinet for Herman

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Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson
Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson

Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson

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Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A tesk "thin edge" cabinet with five drawers and one door - aluminum pulls and cast aluminum legs

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George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller

George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Ten Drawer Dresser for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Double Dresser for Herman Miller. Newly refinished 10 drawer

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George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge Cabinet, Model 5240
George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge Cabinet, Model 5240

George Nelson & Associates, Thin Edge Cabinet, Model 5240

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A very rare “Thin edge cabinet” by George Nelson & Associates, model 5240 Herman Miller. Five

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Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Thin Edge Teak Five-Drawer Dresser
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Thin Edge Teak Five-Drawer Dresser

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Thin Edge Teak Five-Drawer Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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Beautiful design by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Five-drawer teak chest on aluminium legs with

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George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Dresser
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Dresser

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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This lovely, rare rosewood dresser is a modernist's dream! Great vintage condition with slight

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George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest Drawers, Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest Drawers, Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest Drawers, Walnut

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge double dresser, chest drawers, walnut. George Nelson

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George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Three Drawer Dresser, Beech Wood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Three Drawer Dresser, Beech Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Three Drawer Dresser, Beech Wood

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge three drawer dresser, beech wood. George Nelson’s thin

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Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, C. 1950s
Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, C. 1950s

Rosewood Thin Edge Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller, C. 1950s

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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The exquisite Thin Edge Rosewood Dresser by George Nelson for Herman Miller has been meticulously

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Midcentury Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson
Midcentury Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson

Midcentury Thin Edge Cabinet by George Nelson

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

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For your consideration is this beautiful and rarely seen chest of drawers designed by George Nelson

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Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration George Nelson Thin Edge Style MCM Walnut Dresser
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration George Nelson Thin Edge Style MCM Walnut Dresser

Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration George Nelson Thin Edge Style MCM Walnut Dresser

By Kipp Stewart, Drexel, George Nelson

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Nelson Thin Edge Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the nelson thin edge dresser you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and metal, every nelson thin edge dresser was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect nelson thin edge dresser — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each nelson thin edge dresser bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one nelson thin edge dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nelson Thin Edge Dresser?

A nelson thin edge dresser can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,800, while the lowest priced sells for $3,200 and the highest can go for as much as $14,200.

George Nelson for sale on 1stDibs

Architect, designer, and writer George Nelson was a central figure in the mid-century American modernist design movement; and his thoughts influenced not only the furniture we live with, but also how we live.

Nelson came to design via journalism and literature. Upon receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Yale in 1931, he won the Prix de Rome fellowship, and spent his time in Europe writing magazine articles that helped bring stateside recognition to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Gio Ponti, Le Corbusier and other canonical modernist architects.

In the 1940s, Nelson wrote texts that suggested such now-commonplace ideas as open-plan houses, storage walls and family rooms. D.J. De Pree, the owner of the furniture maker Herman Miller, was so impressed by Nelson that in 1944 — following the sudden death of Gilbert Rohde, who had introduced the firm to modern design in the 1930s — he invited Nelson to join the company as its design director. There Nelson’s curatorial design talents came to the fore.

To Herman Miller he brought such eminent creators as Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi, and the textile and furniture designer Alexander Girard. Thanks to a clever contract, at the same time as he directed Herman Miller he formed a New York design company, George Nelson & Associates, that sold furniture designs to the Michigan firm. Nelson's studio also sold designs for clocks to the Howard Miller Clock Company, a manufacturer that was initially part of Herman Miller before it became an offshoot that was helmed by Howard Miller, D.J. De Pree's brother-in-law.

Nelson’s New York team of designers (who were rarely individually credited) would create such iconic pieces as the Marshmallow sofa, the Coconut chair, the Ball clock, the Bubble lamp series and the many cabinets and beds that comprise the sleek Thin-Edge line.

For dedicated collectors, as well as for interior designers who look beyond “the look,” there is a “cool factor” inherent to vintage pieces from George Nelson and others. Nelson was in on it from the start, and it’s valuable to have a piece that was there with him.

But still, as is evident from the offerings from dealers on 1stDibs, in any of the designs, in any iteration whose manufacture Nelson oversaw and encouraged, there are shining elements of lightness, elegance, sophistication — and a little bit of swagger. George Nelson felt confident in his ideas about design and didn’t mind letting the world know.

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.

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.