Post Modern Lacquered Dresser
Post modern custom 9 drawer floating dresser blonde geometric design Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern custom 9 drawer dresser blonde geometric design Made in Italy. Custom made dresser with
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Birch, Lacquer
$5,500
H 30 in W 82 in D 19 in
Bubble Bureau Dresser in Super Red Lacquer by Steven Bukowski
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bold and sculptural bureau that makes a big statement. Under-mount drawer slides keep the design looking clean and sophisticated.
Maple dovetail drawers operate with push-to-ope...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Hardwood
Colore Dresser by Dale Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Colore Dresser by Dale Italia
Dimensions: D 55 x W 131 x H 80 cm.
Materials: Walnut.
The frame is
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Taylor Dresser with 5 Drawers by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Taylor dresser with 5 drawers by Domkapa
Dimensions: W 61 x D 60 x H 120 cm.
Materials: Moka
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Natural Fiber, Lacquer
Bubble Bureau Dresser in Natural Walnut by Steven Bukowski
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A bold and sculptural bureau that makes a big statement. Under-mount drawer slides keep the design looking clean and sophisticated. Solid walnut drawers operate with touch-latch mech...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
$17,325 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 30 in W 52 in D 22 in
Post modern taupe lacquer chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza by Ello
By Milo Baughman, Ello Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern taupe lacquer laminate and chrome 12 drawer dresser credenza. In style of Milo Baughman
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern Memphis Style Floating Chest of Drawers
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Incredible floating wall chest of drawers in the silhouette for a female nude. Postmodern Memphis Whimsy at its finest. 5 drawers for ample storage and top drawer with side access du...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Postmodern Contemporary Lacquer Dresser Box Made in Italy
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning Lacquer Lidded Box made in Italy. Lavender lacquer offset with Brass Piping and Bone
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Oversized White Lacquer Laminate and Chrome Nightstands/Dressers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
/Dressers. Offering versatility and modern style, these multifunctional pieces feature a minimalist white
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
$1,095
H 23.25 in W 47.5 in D 22.75 in
Lam Lee Memphis Style Silver and Gold Leaf Dresser Lingerie Chest
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Chattanooga, TN
crafted by Lam Lee. Covered from head to toe in a mix of gold leaf, silver leaf and hand painted lacquer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
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Post Modern Black Lacquered Compact Dresser- sold separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W43.5 D21 H27
1980’s Post Modern Black Lacquered Compact Dresser. Dresser features 4 drawers and
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
Sculptural Post Modern Dresser and Mirror -Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W76 D19 H75.5
Dresser : W71 D18 H29.75
Mirror : W76 H46.75 D5.5
Very well preserved Post Modern
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Lacquer
Bullnose stacked highboy dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W37 D21 H54.5
Fully restored post modern bull nose highboy dresser. Item features brass interior
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
PLAZA Woman's Vanity by Michael Graves 'Design: 1981' for Memphis Milano
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-rimmed silvered mirror, hand-matched bird's-eye maple, lacquered wood (in his archetypal color palette of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Post Modern Lane Black Lacquered Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Post Modern Lane Black Lacquered Dresser. Featuring a straight line design
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Post Modern Biedermeier Vanity Dresser by Maurice Villency
By Maurice Villency
Located in New York, NY
effect (currently wired for speciality plug ). Hollywood Regency, Post Modern, Art Deco Revival
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Post modern white cane chrome 6 drawer dresser credenza
By Lane Furniture, John Stuart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Post modern white cane chrome 6 drawer dresser credenza. White lacquer top with cream lacquer cane
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
Post Modern Dresser Console in Birdseye Maple by COMA, Italy circa 1970's
Located in Decatur, GA
Unique on the market - exquisite midcentury six drawer dresser by COMA, Italy circa 1978. Stunning
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
Postmodern Rougier High Gloss White Six Drawer Lacquered Modern Dresser with Mir
By Roger Rougier
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
High gloss white lacquer six drawer dresser by Rougier. Ribbed black rubber accents. Classic
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
H 29.5 in W 78 in D 18 in
1980s Taupe Lacquer and Brass Postmodern Dresser
Located in Chicago, IL
. This dresser can blend with many decor styles and color palettes. Matching nightstands listed as well.
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Gold, Brass
Postmodern Pink and White Lacquer Laminate Dresser, 1980s
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing postmodern Dresser straight out of the 80s. The south Florida relic features 6 spacious
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Cream Lacquered and Brass Three-Drawer Dresser or Chest
Located in New York, NY
An Italian cream colored lacquered dresser within a substantial brass frame finished on all four
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
H 30 in W 47.25 in D 21 in
Postmodern Galactic Light Pink Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Dresser
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the futuristic charm of the Postmodern Galactic Light Pink Lacquer Laminate Waterfall
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Rare Postmodern Pink Lacquered & Leather Straps & Walnut 4 Drawer Dresser Chest
By Maison Jansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare postmodern pink lacquered 4 drawer dresser chest with walnun edges and interior
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29 in W 39.5 in D 19.75 in
Postmodern Baby Blue Lacquer Laminate Dresser With Gold Accents
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom with the Postmodern Baby Blue Lacquer Laminate Dresser with Gold Accents
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Pink Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Dresser With Gold Accents
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the vibrant postmodern style with the Pink Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Dresser, featuring
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Baby Blue Lacquer Laminate Dresser With Gold Accents
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your bedroom decor with the Postmodern Baby Blue Lacquer Laminate Dresser with Gold Accents
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Flesh Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Dresser With Gold Accents
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your bedroom's aesthetic with the Postmodern Flesh Lacquer Waterfall Dresser, accented with
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern White Lacquer Laminate and Chrome Dresser - 9 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage postmodern rectangular dresser. Features a white lacquer laminate with chrome trim
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Storm Trooper White Lacquered and Black Dresser With Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your bedroom with the Storm Trooper White Lacquered and Black Dresser with Mirror. This
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Flesh Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Highboy Dresser With Gold Accents
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your space with the Postmodern Flesh Lacquer Waterfall Highboy Dresser, featuring elegant
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
H 54.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Post Modern Armoire Wardrobe Chest in Birdseye Maple by COMA, Italy circa 1970's
Located in Decatur, GA
lacquered birdseye maple. Two piece unit with the base comprised of three large drawers and the upper
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Lacquer
H 68 in W 36 in D 19 in
Roche Bobois Dresser
By Roche Bobois
Located in San Diego, CA
a purple lacquer finish and a distress finish with bronze patinated pulls. And Shellac finish out of
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
1980 Laminate Pink 6 Drawers Dresser
Located in Staten Island, NY
Custom made pink laminate 6 drawers dresser
Minor defects on one corner edge and different back or
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Large White Lacquer Chests
By Pace Collection
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual white lacquer chests of drawers, circa 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Rougier Modern Celadon Chest of Drawers with Triptych Illuminated Glamour Mirror
By Maison Rougier, Roger Rougier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lacquered drawers (8) with chrome pulls, Art Deco / streamline modern styling of suede (or suede-like) matte
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31 in W 72 in D 20 in
Post Modern Lacquer and Brass Sideboard by Rougier, 1980's
By Maison Rougier
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now I have this stunning post modern cream lacquered sideboard or dresser by Roger
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Lacquered Dresser by Rougier
By Roger Rougier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This green and black lacquered six-drawer dresser by Rougier features dynamic, sculptural lines.
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Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Lacquered Cream and Brass Accent Dresser
By Milo Baughman
Located in Toronto, ON
Gorgeous lacquered cream and brass dresser. It features a cream lacquered finish with brass accent
Category
1990s Canadian Post-Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage pill shaped cream lacquer sideboard / dresser w drawers, 1980s american
Located in Hastings, GB
Gorgeous pill-shaped Deco Revival sideboard or dresser with six large drawers, 1980s American
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 29.73 in W 75.99 in D 20.08 in
Postmodern White Lacquer Laminate Vanity Dresser with Mirror and Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional postmodern 1980s vanity desk/dresser. Features an oversized mirror with white lacquer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Wood
Rougier High Gloss Lacquered Modern Dresser
By Roger Rougier
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning Postmodern dresser by Rougier. This dresser has clean white gloss with black
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
Postmodern Rougier High Gloss White Six Drawer Lacquered Modern Dresser
By Roger Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dresser represents post modern period perfectly. Rougier furniture is of the highest quality with
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
Modern Sideboard, Dresser or Chest, Red Lacquered, Mirrored
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern sideboard, dresser or chest, red lacquered, mirrored.
A newly manufactured sideboard in a
Category
2010s Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Unique Post modern Deco style Burl Five Drawer narrow dresser lingerie chest
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique Post modern Deco style Burl Five Drawer narrow dresser lingerie chest. Beautiful Blonde Burl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Nickel
Striking Rare Space Age Dresser by Rougier 6 Drawer White Gloss Lacquer & Rubber
By Roger Rougier
Located in San Diego, CA
dresser represents post modern period perfectly. Rougier furniture is of the highest quality with
Category
20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Rubber, Lacquer
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 18 in
Postmodern Ivory Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Dresser, 9 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Magnificent postmodern waterfall dresser with 9 spacious drawers. Features an ivory lacquer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate, Wood
1980s Postmodern Grey Lacquer Laminate Waterfall Dresser - 6 Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing postmodern waterfall lowboy Dresser. Feature a grey lacquer laminate with 6 spacious
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1980s Postmodern Lacquered Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent postmodern lacquered dresser with slant front top drawer. Overall excellent vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage Furniture Ivory Lacquered Eight Drawer Dresser
By Heritage Furniture, Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Drexel Heritage Furniture contemporary ivory lacquered eight drawer dresser
Drexel Heritage
Category
2010s Unknown Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Puzzled Lowboy Dresser by Rougier, 1980s
By Roger Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into the glamour of the '80s with this Roger Rougier masterpiece – a glossy cream lacquer
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Rubber, Wood, Lacquer
Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W59 D20 H31
Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers by Roche Bobois.
Item has some minimal surface
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
Puzzled Wardrobe by Rougier, 1980s
By Roger Rougier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
circa 1980s
- Glossy cream lacquer over wood with black ribbed rubber accents and jigsaw puzzle side
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Rubber, Wood
Bullnose Laquered Cream and Gold Dresser
By Karl Springer
Located in Hollywood, FL
Postmodern 1980’s Bullnose Cream Lacquer with gold trim dresser. Bullnose bubble design on the
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
Plaza Vanity by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-matched bird's-eye maple, lacquered wood (in his archetypal color palette of grayish-teal), mirrored
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
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By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
An outstanding Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern burl wood long dresser or credenza by Lane Furniture. The dresser features stunning wood grain and sleek mid-century design. It ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Burl
$3,995
H 30 in W 78 in D 18 in
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By Costantini
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A playful yet refined example of 1980s design, this unique long dresser, case piece, or sideboard balances Boho Chic sensibilities with clean modern lines. The piece features a minim...
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Rare "Armchair 004" by Antti & Vuokko Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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STACKED DRESSER - Modern Wood Detail over Metal Inlay with Drawers and Doors
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Post Modern Lacquered Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the post modern lacquered dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each post modern lacquered dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and metal. Find 70 options for an antique or vintage post modern lacquered dresser now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect post modern lacquered dresser — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A post modern lacquered dresser, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Roger Rougier, Raymond Loewy and Urban Furniture each produced at least one beautiful post modern lacquered dresser that is worth considering.
How Much is a Post Modern Lacquered Dresser?
The average selling price for a post modern lacquered dresser at 1stDibs is $3,424, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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