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Stunning Mahogany Dresser by Johnson Furniture, 1950’s, USA
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Mahogany dresser by Johnson Furniture Company form the 1950’s. Dresser has eight
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Mahogany

1950's dresser with drawers, Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite chest of drawers was expertly crafted in the 1950s by the esteemed Brazilian
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Wood

Burled Blonde Mahogany Midcentury 6 Drawer Ring Pull Dresser Red Lion Furniture
Located in Hudson, NY
All original 1950s dresser by Red Lion Firniture. Stunning burled mahogany drawer fronts with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Wood and Brass Details Dresser Mirror, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century wood and brass details dresser mirror, 1950s Dresser mirror with wooden
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

1950’s Swedish “Paradiset” Dresser
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish three drawer dresser. Dresser later papered in “Paradiset” designed by Josef Frank
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Birch, Paper

Vintage 1950’s Swedish “Paradiset” Dresser
1950’s Swedish “Paradiset” Dresser
$4,400
H 29 in W 31.5 in D 16.5 in
William Hinn Exoskeleton Dresser Chest Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
This striking mid-century modern dresser, designed by William Hinn in 1950s Sweden, is a true
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Walnut

1950's 9 Drawer Black Lacquer Dresser By Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1950's 9 drawer dresser by Baker furniture with solid brass Italian hardware, fully
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

1950’s Franklin Shockey Sculptural Pine Dresser
By Franklin Shockey Company
Located in Elkton, MD
1950’s Mid Century Franklin Shockey Sculptural Pine 8 Drawer Dresser
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Pine

1950's Mid-Century Modern Dresser W/ Metal Drawers
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Made of solid ash and solid brass, and has been professionally
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950's Mid-Century Modern Dresser W/ Metal Drawers
1950's Mid-Century Modern Dresser W/ Metal Drawers
$1,759 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.25 in W 28.5 in D 17 in
1950's Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Burbank, CA
Original 1950's Mid-Century Modern dresser for sale. Manufactured by American of Martinsville, and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Wood

1950's Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
1950's Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Highboy Dresser
$1,839 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.75 in W 40 in D 19.5 in
George Nelson Black Enameled Mahogany 4 Drawer Dresser, 1950's
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Bainbridge, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Basic Series" Four Drawer Black Dresser, circa 1955. Featuring a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Mahogany, Lucite

A Pair Of Edward Wormley For Dunbar Slant Front Dressers Ca' 1950's
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of slanted front dressers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1950's. Solid and well made
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Mahogany

American of Martinsville Merton Gershun Bali-Hi Dresser, ca. 1950’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated and stylish Bali Hi dresser, designed by Merton Gurshun for American of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Vintage Gio Ponti Dressers For Singer& Sons Ca' 1950's
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of four drawer chests designed by Gio Ponti for Singer &Sons. Made in walnut ca' 1950's
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Walnut

Templeton, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple dresser produced by Templeton, Brattleboro, Vermont, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 32.9” H x
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Maple

Templeton, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
Templeton, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
$6,400
H 32.9 in W 50.4 in D 18.4 in
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Ebonized Four Drawer Dresser, USA, c. 1950's
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Deland, FL
Simple. Understated. This exquisite dresser was designed by Raymond Loewy, one of the most famous
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Oak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Five Drawer Dresser Thin Edge Rosewood c. 1950's
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
idiom, George Nelson, for Herman Miller, circa 1950's. Part of the hard to find, and sought after Thin
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Aluminum

Widdicomb, Dresser, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and brass dresser designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s. Oxidation present
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb, Dresser, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Widdicomb, Dresser, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
$19,500
H 29.25 in W 72 in D 19 in
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s. Overall
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Wood, Oak

Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
$22,000
H 33.25 in W 62 in D 18.5 in
Merton Gershun, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed by Merton Gershun and produced by Dillingham Manufacturing Company, USA, c
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Oak

Merton Gershun, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Merton Gershun, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
$5,800
H 30.25 in W 52 in D 18.5 in
Olive & Myers, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak dresser produced by Olive & Myers, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Oak

Olive & Myers, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Olive & Myers, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
$11,500
H 30 in W 50 in D 19.375 in
Widdicomb, Dresser, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass dresser designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb, Dresser, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Widdicomb, Dresser, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
$19,500
H 29 in W 72 in D 19 in
American Designer, Dresser, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood dresser designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Rosewood

American Designer, Dresser, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Dresser, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
$8,900
H 32.75 in W 54.25 in D 20.25 in
Raymond Loewy, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed by Raymond Loewy and produced by Mengel Furniture Co, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Oak

Raymond Loewy, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Raymond Loewy, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
$7,400
H 32.75 in W 19.75 in D 57 in
Milo Baughman, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Murray Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in High Point, NC
A maple dresser designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Murray Furniture Manufacture Company
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Maple

Milo Baughman, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
Milo Baughman, Dresser, Maple, USA, 1950s
$11,500
H 28.75 in W 58.5 in D 19 in
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Oak

Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
$25,000
H 33 in W 59 in D 18 in
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Oak

Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
$25,000
H 33 in W 59 in D 18 in
American Designer, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut dresser designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Walnut

American Designer, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
$9,900
H 29.55 in W 71.75 in D 19.25 in
American Designer, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser or chest of drawers, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Oak

American Designer, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
$11,500
H 34 in W 74.15 in D 21 in
American Designer, Dresser, Wood, United States, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood dresser designed and produced in the United States, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Wood

Richard Artschwager, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Richard Artschwager
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut cabinet designed and produced by Richard Artschwager, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Walnut

Richard Artschwager, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Richard Artschwager, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
$11,750
H 32 in W 70.25 in D 17.75 in
1950's Italian Marble Console
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple Italian 1950's console with curved walnut wood and original white marble top Slender
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Marble

1950's Italian Marble Console
1950's Italian Marble Console
$8,800
H 33.5 in W 63 in D 17 in
Red Lion Furniture, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut dresser produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.5
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Walnut

Red Lion Furniture, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Red Lion Furniture, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
$10,500
H 33.5 in W 78.4 in D 20.6 in
Edmond J. Spence, Dresser, Birch, Sweden, 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in High Point, NC
A birch dresser designed and produced by American designer Edmond J. Spence and produced in Sweden
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Birch

Paul Frankl, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass dresser designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, USA, c
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
Paul Frankl, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
$9,800
H 32.25 in W 72.5 in D 22.75 in
Paul McCobb, Dresser, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in High Point, NC
, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions: 34.1” H x 48.1” W x 18.2” D Dresser Dimensions: 24.1” x 48.1” W x
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb, Dresser, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
Paul McCobb, Dresser, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
$6,400
H 34.1 in W 48.1 in D 18.2 in
Mount Airy, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass dresser designed and produced by Mount Airy, USA, 1950s. Dimensions: 31.4” H x
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Mount Airy, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Mount Airy, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
$9,500
H 31.4 in W 60 in D 20.2 in
1950's Italian Fluted Console
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
lines / angular tapered legs Original black glass top Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Wood, Glass

1950's Italian Fluted Console
1950's Italian Fluted Console
$10,500
H 30.75 in W 58.75 in D 18 in
American of Martinsville, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By American of Martinsville
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut dresser produced by American of Martinsville, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Walnut

American of Martinsville, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
American of Martinsville, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
$14,500
H 31.25 in W 70.125 in D 19.75 in
Edmond J. Spence, Dresser, Birch, Sweden, 1950s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in High Point, NC
A birch dresser designed and produced by American designer Edmond J. Spence and produced in Sweden
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Birch

John Keal, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass dresser designed by John Keal and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

John Keal, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
John Keal, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
$13,900
H 29 in W 60 in D 18.5 in
American Designer, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass dresser designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Category

1950s Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Mount Airy, Dresser, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached mahogany and brass dresser designed and produced by Mount Airy, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Mount Airy, Dresser, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1950s
Mount Airy, Dresser, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1950s
$11,000
H 32.25 in W 60 in D 20.25 in
American Designer, Dresser, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple and brass dresser designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Dresser, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Dresser, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
$11,000
H 33.7 in W 72.25 in D 20.5 in
1950s Ebonized Dresser attributed to Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a MCM Ebonized Dresser attributed to Paul Frankl. Double dresser, 3 drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Wood

1950s Ebonized Dresser attributed to Paul Frankl
1950s Ebonized Dresser attributed to Paul Frankl
$2,100
H 31 in W 54 in D 19.75 in
1950s Mid Century Rway Walnut and Brass Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original 1950s Rway dresser. Dark Walnut with Brass. Classic mid century piece in good condition.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Dresser, Bamboo, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and bamboo-veneered wood cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Dresser by Brown Saltman, C. 1950s
By Brown Saltman
Located in Westport, CT
Dresser or sideboard executed in mahogany manufactured by Brown Saltman, circa 1950-1959. Compltely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Nickel

Mahogany Dresser by Brown Saltman, C. 1950s
Mahogany Dresser by Brown Saltman, C. 1950s
$8,800
H 32 in W 76 in D 22 in
Richard Artschwager High Boy Walnut Dresser Circa 1950s
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century modern tall dressing chest in solid walnut, ca. 1950s, by the artist and furniture
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut dresser designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dresser, Walnut, USA, 1950s
$16,900
H 31.75 in W 68.75 in D 20.75 in
Drexel Sun Coast Collection Tall Gentlemen's Dresser by Kipp Stewart, c. 1950's
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
This beautiful American black walnut tall dresser is designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel’s Sun
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Walnut

Theodore J. Walzcer, Dresser, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and brass dresser designed by Theodore J. Walzcer and produced by The Beverly Hills
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Jack Van Der Molen, Dresser, Hickory, USA, 1950s
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in High Point, NC
A hickory dresser designed by Jack Van Der Molen and produced by Jamestown Lounge, USA, c. 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Hickory

Jack Van Der Molen, Dresser, Hickory, USA, 1950s
Jack Van Der Molen, Dresser, Hickory, USA, 1950s
$7,900
H 35.75 in W 59.5 in D 21 in
Jack Van Der Molen, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed by Jack Van Der Molen and produced by Jamestown Lounge Co, USA, 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Oak

Jack Van Der Molen, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
Jack Van Der Molen, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
$11,750
H 33.8 in W 58 in D 20.15 in
Renzo Rutili, Dresser, Mahogany, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany, brass and maple dresser produced by Johnson Furniture Company USA, c. 1950s. Design
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Ten Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, C. 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
A meticulously restored Paul Frankl Dresser from Johnson Furniture, a mid-century masterpiece circa
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Nickel

Ten Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, C. 1950s
Ten Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, C. 1950s
$7,800
H 32 in W 72.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Enameled Dressers, 1950's
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Black Enamel Bachelor Chests with Brass Ring Pulls. Featuring rectangular, rolling, dovetailed black ebonized wood three drawer cabinets with circular dr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Dresser by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Albuquerque Tenreiro was born in 1906 in the small village of Melo, Portugal, which at the time had 1500 inhabitants. His father and grandfather were woodworkers, and some ac...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Dresser

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Rosewood

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Vintage 1950s Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage 1950s dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A vintage 1950s dresser — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage 1950s dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage 1950s dresser, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage 1950s dresser over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb, George Nelson and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage 1950s Dresser?

Prices for a vintage 1950s dresser can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $95,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,753.

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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