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Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s

Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s

H 45.25 in W 40 in D 19 in
Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Chest, Sculptural Walnut by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-drawer chest. Sculptural walnut by Bassett Furniture company
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Chest, Sculptural Walnut by Bassett
Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Chest, Sculptural Walnut by Bassett

Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Chest, Sculptural Walnut by Bassett

H 46 in W 40 in D 19 in
Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek
By Leo Jiranek, Donald Deskey
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 1938 vintage American Modern streamline art deco chests of drawers designed by Leo Jiranek
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Chrome

Vintage Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek
Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek

Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek

H 32 in W 44 in D 20 in
Bassett Asian Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua Hollywood Regency Ebonized Dresser by Bassett Hollywood Regency dresser or credenza in
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Bassett Asian Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Bassett Asian Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers

Bassett Asian Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers

H 48 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers by Bassett Furniture with a slightly curved front. Five wide drawers with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett
Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett

Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett

H 45.75 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers in walnut by Bassett Furniture. Mid-century modern straight line design with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Dresser by Bassett
Mid-Century Dresser by Bassett

Mid-Century Dresser by Bassett

H 45.25 in W 40 in D 19 in
Pierre Debs Designed Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers designed by Pierre Debs for Bassett furniture. Rich walnut with brass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Pierre Debs Designed Dresser by Bassett
Pierre Debs Designed Dresser by Bassett

Pierre Debs Designed Dresser by Bassett

H 44.75 in W 42 in D 18 in

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Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Textile, Wood

Vintage Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade

H 29 in Dm 19 in
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and curved glass rod.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier

Art Deco Chandelier

H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Chandelier
Art Deco Chandelier

Art Deco Chandelier

H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 21.66 in
Art Deco Table Lamp
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco table lamp with nickel finish and glass rods.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Table Lamp
Art Deco Table Lamp

Art Deco Table Lamp

H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Metal

Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant

Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant

H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
American of Martinsville Nightstand
By American of Martinsville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful walnut nightstand by American of Martinsville features the sturdy construction and fantastic wood grain the midcentury manufacturer is so well-known for. With tapered ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

American of Martinsville Nightstand
American of Martinsville Nightstand

American of Martinsville Nightstand

H 23 in W 22 in D 16.5 in
Art Deco ‘Modernist’ Chandelier
By Sofar, Tristan Zerbib
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with brass nickel finish and glasses.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco ‘Modernist’ Chandelier
Art Deco ‘Modernist’ Chandelier

Art Deco ‘Modernist’ Chandelier

H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco dressing table with mirror and sconces.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror
Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror

Art Deco Dressing Table and Mirror

H 64.97 in W 40.16 in D 14.57 in
Midcentury Upholstered King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A midcentury upholstered king size bed with a gently bowed and upholstered headboard with dark wood trim, matching rails and footboard, and raised on an Amara veneered plinth base. D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Wood

Midcentury Upholstered King Size Bed
Midcentury Upholstered King Size Bed

Midcentury Upholstered King Size Bed

H 56 in W 80.25 in D 86 in
Folding Expanding Dining Table in the Style of Bruno Mathsson Maria Flap
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Folding expanding dining table in the style of Bruno Mathsson Maria flap. Ingenious design, space saver. Superior quality and construction, Hand delivery avail to NEW YORK city or an...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Folding Expanding Dining Table in the Style of Bruno Mathsson Maria Flap
Folding Expanding Dining Table in the Style of Bruno Mathsson Maria Flap

Folding Expanding Dining Table in the Style of Bruno Mathsson Maria Flap

H 29 in W 110 in D 36 in
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or bedside chests By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 36"W x 19....
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished

John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished

H 32.13 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Chinoiserie Style Pagoda Form Faux Bamboo Wall Rack, 3 Shelves
Located in Plainview, NY
A late 20th century Chinoiserie style lacquered black wood with gilt highlight wall rack . The wall rack has three shelves and features a Pagoda form and a faux-bamboo design with a ...
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Giltwood, Wood

Chinoiserie Style Pagoda Form Faux Bamboo Wall Rack, 3 Shelves
Chinoiserie Style Pagoda Form Faux Bamboo Wall Rack, 3 Shelves

Chinoiserie Style Pagoda Form Faux Bamboo Wall Rack, 3 Shelves

H 36.75 in W 12.75 in D 6.5 in
Monumental Rosewood Sideboard Cabinet with Brass and Rose Lucite Pulls, c 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning and exquisite sideboard cabinet was expertly crafted from Rosewood with brass and rose lucite center cabinet pulls. This monumentally sized cabinet was clearly an impor...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Monumental Rosewood Sideboard Cabinet with Brass and Rose Lucite Pulls, c 1930s
Monumental Rosewood Sideboard Cabinet with Brass and Rose Lucite Pulls, c 1930s

Monumental Rosewood Sideboard Cabinet with Brass and Rose Lucite Pulls, c 1930s

H 37 in W 107 in D 21.5 in
French Display Cabinet or Store Fitting Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
This was most likely an old turn of the century French store fitting or display cabinet. Our old plank restoration department thoroughly restored the carcass before sending it into t...
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Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

French Display Cabinet or Store Fitting Restored
French Display Cabinet or Store Fitting Restored

French Display Cabinet or Store Fitting Restored

H 86.5 in W 65.75 in D 19 in
American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands
By American of Martinsville
Located in Germantown, MD
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Italian style bedside tables. Measures 24" in width X 18" in depth X 24" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Fruitwood

American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands
American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands

American of Martinsville Fruitwood Bedside Table Nightstands

H 24 in W 24 in D 18 in
Hollywood Regency Ebonized Tall Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hollywood Regency Dresser Tall 5 drawer ebonized dresser with Greek key details. Recessed pulls and tapered legs accented in gold. Restored.  
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1960s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Hollywood Regency Ebonized Tall Dresser
Hollywood Regency Ebonized Tall Dresser

Hollywood Regency Ebonized Tall Dresser

H 47 in W 36 in D 20 in

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Mid Century Bassett ‘Trimline’ Highboy Dresser-Chest of Drawers in Walnut
By Bassett Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NJ
Seldom seen tall dresser in walnut having 4 deep drawers with ample storage and Paul McCobb style
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Vintage Mid Century Bassett ‘Trimline’ Highboy Dresser-Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Mid Century Bassett ‘Trimline’ Highboy Dresser-Chest of Drawers in Walnut

Mid Century Bassett ‘Trimline’ Highboy Dresser-Chest of Drawers in Walnut

H 42 in W 33.75 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Bassett Bookmatched Mahogany & Ebonized Low Chest 20th C
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern low chest by Bassett offers two long drawers with bookmatched mahogany
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Mahogany

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bassett Bookmatched Mahogany & Ebonized Low Chest 20th C
Mid-Century Modern Bassett Bookmatched Mahogany & Ebonized Low Chest 20th C

Mid-Century Modern Bassett Bookmatched Mahogany & Ebonized Low Chest 20th C

H 23 in W 26 in D 15.75 in
Petite Mid-Century Cerused Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This cerused oak chest of drawers features Classic lines including a cornice and base which
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Petite Mid-Century Cerused Dresser by Bassett
Petite Mid-Century Cerused Dresser by Bassett

Petite Mid-Century Cerused Dresser by Bassett

H 32.5 in W 32.25 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Three Drawer Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This oak chest of drawers features classic lines including a cornice and base which protrude
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Three Drawer Dresser by Bassett
Mid-Century Three Drawer Dresser by Bassett

Mid-Century Three Drawer Dresser by Bassett

H 32.75 in W 32.25 in D 18 in
Petite Mid-Century Cerused Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This cerused oak chest of drawers features classic lines including a cornice and base which
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Petite Mid-Century Cerused Dresser by Bassett
Petite Mid-Century Cerused Dresser by Bassett

Petite Mid-Century Cerused Dresser by Bassett

H 32.5 in W 32.25 in D 18 in
Mid Century Teak 5-Drawer Chest by Bassett
Located in New York, NY
A vintage tall dresser with five drawers; the top two of which have circular, inset pulls. The
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1950s American Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Teak

Mid Century Teak 5-Drawer Chest by Bassett
Mid Century Teak 5-Drawer Chest by Bassett

Mid Century Teak 5-Drawer Chest by Bassett

H 42 in W 40 in D 18 in
Antique Solid Mahogany Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in North York, ON
This is a solid mahogany chest of drawers made in America in the 1930s or 1940s. It is in its
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20th Century American Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Solid Mahogany Chest of Drawers Commode
Antique Solid Mahogany Chest of Drawers Commode

Antique Solid Mahogany Chest of Drawers Commode

H 33.5 in W 34 in D 19 in
Florence Knoll Bassett Nightstand, produced by Knoll International, Germany, 50s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Nightstand designed by Florence Knoll Bassett and produced by Knoll International in Germany in the
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Metal

Florence Knoll Bassett Nightstand, produced by Knoll International, Germany, 50s
Florence Knoll Bassett Nightstand, produced by Knoll International, Germany, 50s

Florence Knoll Bassett Nightstand, produced by Knoll International, Germany, 50s

H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Tres Smart 50's Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
chests, this piece by Bassett from the late 50's has a simple yet strong presence. One small (dime
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1950s American Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

Tres Smart 50's Modern Walnut Dresser
Tres Smart 50's Modern Walnut Dresser

Tres Smart 50's Modern Walnut Dresser

H 30 in W 60 in D 17.75 in
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
By Bassett Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful chest of drawers, circa 1950s, American walnut with brass pulls and black lacquer legs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Boy Chest of Drawers

H 43 in W 34 in D 18 in
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls
By Bassett Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful freshly refinished 1950s American walnut tallboy chest of drawers, five-drawer with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers Brass Pulls

H 42 in W 40.5 in D 18 in
Mid-Century White Lacquer Nine Drawer Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant, mid-century modern dresser by Bassett features nine drawers finished in rich white
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century White Lacquer Nine Drawer Dresser by Bassett
Mid-Century White Lacquer Nine Drawer Dresser by Bassett

Mid-Century White Lacquer Nine Drawer Dresser by Bassett

H 30.5 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Bassett Bookmatched Mahogany & Ebonized High Chest 20th C
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern high chest by Bassett offers five long drawers with bookmatched mahogany
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Mahogany, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bassett Bookmatched Mahogany & Ebonized High Chest 20th C
Mid-Century Modern Bassett Bookmatched Mahogany & Ebonized High Chest 20th C

Mid-Century Modern Bassett Bookmatched Mahogany & Ebonized High Chest 20th C

H 51.75 in W 38 in D 18.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest of Drawers by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Bassett, circa 1960s. This handsome chest features sculpted, scalloped shaped brass pulls on the drawers
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest of Drawers by Bassett
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest of Drawers by Bassett

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest of Drawers by Bassett

H 42 in W 34.25 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers
By Bassett Furniture, Angelus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and all drawers open/close with ease. This sleek Vintage Lacquered Chest of Drawers is ready to be
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers
Vintage Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers

Vintage Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers

H 30 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Low Dresser Chest of Drawers by National Furniture Co.
By National Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Modern walnut, American made furniture! This low dresser or chest of drawers is made circa 1960 by The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Low Dresser Chest of Drawers by National Furniture Co.
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Low Dresser Chest of Drawers by National Furniture Co.

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Low Dresser Chest of Drawers by National Furniture Co.

H 30.75 in W 60 in D 19 in
Mount Airy Chest of Drawers '4' Made in North Carolina, Lightly Sun Faded
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers as shown here an, larger double bank chest of drawers with mirror.
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1980s American Louis Philippe Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Wood

Mount Airy Chest of Drawers '4' Made in North Carolina, Lightly Sun Faded
Mount Airy Chest of Drawers '4' Made in North Carolina, Lightly Sun Faded

Mount Airy Chest of Drawers '4' Made in North Carolina, Lightly Sun Faded

H 36 in W 43.38 in D 21.75 in
Bachelor Chest by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor Chest by Bassett
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bassett Chest of Drawers

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Cherry

Bachelor Chest by Bassett
Bachelor Chest by Bassett

Bachelor Chest by Bassett

H 30 in W 36 in D 19 in
Pair of 1930 s American Art Deco Polyst Black Dressers
By Bassett Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Bassett Furniture. Marked with original manufactures seal. Bassett Furniture is one of the oldest
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Pair of 1930 s American Art Deco Polyst Black Dressers

Pair of 1930 s American Art Deco Polyst Black Dressers

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Vintage Bassett Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage bassett chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage bassett chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. Vintage bassett chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage bassett chest of drawers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Vintage Bassett Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $960 on the low end and $4,800 highest priced.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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