Tall Dresser Mid Century
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Dressers
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Burl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak, Birch
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dressers
Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Birch, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rosewood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Birch, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
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Tall Dresser Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Tall Dresser Mid Century?
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.
- What is the tall dresser called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A tall dresser is called an armoire. Armoires are tall, free-standing cupboards that can be rectangular or square and narrow or broad. Shop different styles of antique, vintage and modern armories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A 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.