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Wavy Front Dresser

Edmond Spence Wavy Front Bachelor's Chest in Maple
Edmond Spence Wavy Front Bachelor's Chest in Maple

Edmond Spence Wavy Front Bachelor's Chest in Maple

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Dallas, TX

. Despite being an American designer, Spence had most of his pieces, including this exquisite maple dresser

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

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Wavy Front Dresser by Edmond J. Spence
Wavy Front Dresser by Edmond J. Spence

Wavy Front Dresser by Edmond J. Spence

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H 31.5 in W 66.25 in D 20 in

Wavy Front Dresser by Edmond J. Spence

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very savvy Mid-Century Modernist dresser designed by Edmond Spence circa 1950s, en suite with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Sculpted Wood Wavy Front Dresser Cabinet Chest by Tommi Parzinger
Sculpted Wood Wavy Front Dresser Cabinet Chest by Tommi Parzinger

Sculpted Wood Wavy Front Dresser Cabinet Chest by Tommi Parzinger

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sculpted Wood Wavy Front Dresser Cabinet Chest by Tommi Parzinger Modern wavy front cabinet

Category

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Materials

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American of Martinsville Ebonized Black Lacquer Dresser Chest Edmond Spence
American of Martinsville Ebonized Black Lacquer Dresser Chest Edmond Spence

American of Martinsville Ebonized Black Lacquer Dresser Chest Edmond Spence

By American of Martinsville

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A very elegant American of Martinsville wavy front dresser or chest refinished in black lacquer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Wavy Front Tall Dresser by Edmond J. Spence
Wavy Front Tall Dresser by Edmond J. Spence

Wavy Front Tall Dresser by Edmond J. Spence

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H 48 in W 38.25 in D 20 in

Wavy Front Tall Dresser by Edmond J. Spence

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Atlanta, GA

with a matching double long dresser a pair of nightstand. The wavy front series features an unusual

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

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EDMUND SPENCE
EDMUND SPENCE

EDMUND SPENCE

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H 31.5 in W 70.75 in D 20 in

EDMUND SPENCE

Located in Chicago, IL

EDMUND SPENCE, Eight drawer wavy front double dresser Signed with stamped

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Dressers

Materials

Ash

Vintage "Wavy Front" Swedish Chest
Vintage "Wavy Front" Swedish Chest

Vintage "Wavy Front" Swedish Chest

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H 31 in W 48 in D 20 in

Vintage "Wavy Front" Swedish Chest

Located in Lambertville, NJ

distributed by Urban Furniture (NYC). Four drawers each having a "wavy" or serpentine front

Category

20th Century Dressers

Edmund Spence dresser
Edmund Spence dresser

Edmund Spence dresser

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H 32 in W 66.25 in D 20 in

Edmund Spence dresser

Located in Washington, DC

A wavy front eight-drawer dresser in quilted maple by Edmund Spence.

Category

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Pair of French Wavy Front Macassar Ebony Dressers
Pair of French Wavy Front Macassar Ebony Dressers

Pair of French Wavy Front Macassar Ebony Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Wavy Front Macassar Ebony Dressers with Nickel Pulls

Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Macassar, Ebony

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Wavy Front Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wavy front dresser you’re looking for. A wavy front dresser — often made from wood, walnut and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the wavy front dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A wavy front dresser made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one wavy front dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tommi Parzinger produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wavy Front Dresser?

Prices for a wavy front dresser start at $425 and top out at $30,411 with the average selling for $9,457.

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.

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