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White Washed Oak Niguel Dresser by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel dresser features 3 drawers, brass cap feet, and brass inlaid details. The Lawson
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

White Washed Oak Niguel Dresser by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6-drawer Niguel dresser features 6 drawers, brass cap feet, and brass inlaid details. The
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Paul Frankl for Johnson White Wash Marble Top 10 Drawers Dresser Brass x Pulls
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paul Frankl for Johnson white wash marble top 10 drawers dresser brass x pulls. Retains John
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Marble

Seaside Coastal Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece celebrates the simplicity and warmth of rustic design, featuring a white-washed finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Dressers

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Wood

Seaside Coastal Painted Dresser
Seaside Coastal Painted Dresser
H 35 in W 63 in D 20 in
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style White Cane Back Arm Chairs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of dining chairs features hardwood construction, original white wash finish, cane backed
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Elegant Chinese Style Nightstands with Polished Brass Hardware
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
hardware (brushed satin lacquered finish). The cabinet backs are finished. New white wash/pickled finish.
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

White Bone Tone Wash Lacquer 6 Drawer Dresser Solid Brass Ornate Drawer Pulls
By James Mont, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White Bone Tone Wash Lacquer 6 Drawer Dresser Solid Brass Ornate Decorative Drawer Pulls Mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Long Country French Bombe 8 Drawer White Wash Burl Dresser Credenza Solid & Mint
By Karges Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long Country French bombe 8 drawer white wash burl wood dresser credenza solid & mint!
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20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Brass

1960s White-Washed Oak Server with Carved Pagoda Design & Brass Hardware
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our striking 1960s white-washed server, masterfully hand-crafted from oak wood and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

French Louis Philippe Period Amboyna Burlwood Wash Stand Chest
Located in Forney, TX
this scarce period Louis Philippe (1830-1848) wash stand in stunning exotic burled amboyna. Hand
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of ...

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Marble

French Faux Bamboo Dresser or Washstand with Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French faux bamboo marble top dresser or wash stand with pivoting vanity
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

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Marble

Contemporary Ink Stained Walnut "Debra" Credenza / Dresser by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
bedroom, dining room and office alike. Standard wood types include black walnut, white oak, ambrosia
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wood

"Lorraine" Dresser / Credenza, with Solid Cast Bronze Legs by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
, white oak, ambrosia maple, sapele and vertical grain fir. Our exclusive finishes include natural, pearl
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

"Deborah Lea" Dresser / Credenza, with Leather and Brass accents by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
with doors or drawers in a variety of configurations. Standard wood types include black walnut, white
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

White Pickle Lacquer Finish Sculptural Dresser
By Kent-Coffey, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white wash lacquer finish sculptural long dresser credenza with brass hardware
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

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Custom Pair of French Plaster Lamps in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of French plaster lamps in the manner of Alberto Giacometti. The lamp shades are not included. One pair is currently available. Lead Time for custom made is 8-10 weeks.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Modern Bohemian Ibiza Round Wall Mirror in Natural Fiber & Black
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Ibiza is an eye-catching wall mirror perfect for a modern design decor. The hanging mirror is inspired by the raw and timeless textures of the tribes' decorations, jewels, and artist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors

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Lacquer, Natural Fiber, Mirror

1950s Boomerang Design Style Bouclé Fabric Curved Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Boomerang design style beige bouclé fabric curved sofa.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Hickory White Dresser Biedermeier Genesis Collection
By Hickory White
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A High-Quality American Made Hickory White 'Genesis' Collection Biedermeier Style Satinwood Triple Dresser...
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Late 20th Century Biedermeier Dressers

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Satinwood

Contemporary Large Murano Sea Green Glass Framed Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Large rectangular Murano sea green Glass framed mirror , in stock Mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in sea green color held by brass cabochons. Handcrafted by a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Signed Hickory White Mahogany Campaign Style 7 Drawer Dresser Brass Hardware
By Hickory White
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and coveted signed Hickory White mahogany Campaign Style sever drawer dresser. A chest of drawers that will stop traffic. Note the brass hardware, nothing short of gorgeous...
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Dressers

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Brass

SOLD 03/28/24 Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Lane Mid Century Burlwood Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 78 wide x 18 deep x 30.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Burl

Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in not bad condition but we would recommend they get new upho...
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Antique 1880s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Custom Pair of Cubist Inspired Plaster Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of cubist inspired plaster lamps. The lamp shades are not included. Please inquire about customization. Lead Time is 8-10 weeks.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plaster

Mid Century Silvered King Size Canopy Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century silvered canopy king size bed with an upholstered headboard and stainless steel and metal frame. Dimensions: 82 1/4" W x 88" D x 92 1/8" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Mid Century Silvered King Size Canopy Bed
Mid Century Silvered King Size Canopy Bed
H 92.13 in W 82.25 in D 88 in
Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in New York, NY
Janine Abraham and Dirk-Jan Rol for Edition Rougier sculptural woven rattan lounge chair on black enameled steel frame and tripod legs with round ivory bouclé cushion, France, 1950s....
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cassettiera legno e vetro di murano artistico effetto pietra ottone disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
La cassettiera è composta da 7 cassetti rivestiti in velluto al suo interno con struttura in legno di betulla la parte esterna e in vetro di murano effetto pietra in color cacao, to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Base 4 Seat Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century chrome base 4 seat sofa The sofa measures: 107 wide x 33.5 deep x 31 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches and an arm height of 27 inches All ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1960s Black and White American of Martinsville Dressers
By American of Martinsville
Located in New York, NY
Black with white top. 12 knobs on each dresser. Each have 3 drawers and each drawer is 7" deep. Knobs are round white balls with brass hardware.
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Wood

Adrian Pearsall Double Rocker in Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
Adrian Pearsall Double Rocker for Craft Associates. The chaise is tufted and done in Bouclé with a solid wood base. Mid Century Modern.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Bouclé, Wood

Contemporary Minimal Indoor Round Center Table Bulky Legs in Travertine Marble
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Minimal outdoor indoor round center table in Travertine marble Lunarys round center table is an outstanding modern design piece. The round coffee table made in traverti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

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Sculptural Dresser in White Wash, attributed to Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful sculptural dresser newly refinished in a white wash. There are six drawers and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Midcentury Factory White Washed Bedroom Dresser and Nightstand Set
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Chattanooga, TN
: Long dresser 70" W x 19.5" D x 32" H Bedside table 24" W x 14.5" D x 25" H.   
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

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Metal

Baroque Style White Washed Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
painted white washed paint and clean curved lines. The scalloped contours of the top are repeated in each
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Dressers

Materials

Wood

Baroque Style White Washed Commode
Baroque Style White Washed Commode
H 35.5 in W 43 in D 20 in
English Gentleman's Wash Stand of Flame-Cut Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
An English gentleman's wash stand of mahogany featuring a moulded top with serpentine frieze over
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Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Bleached Cherrywood Server/Dresser by Renzo Rutili
Located in North Miami, FL
Suitable as a buffet or a dresser, gorgeous grey-washed, bleached cherry drawers and doors are
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

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Nickel

Bleached Cherrywood Dresser by Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture
By Renzo Rutili
Located in North Miami, FL
You'll swoon over the gorgeous subtle tones of this white-washed, bleached cherrywood dresser
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Metal

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut 8 drawer Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pulls are of white porcelain with a 24 karat gold wash none of which are broken. Widdicomb labels
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Bleached Mahogany Dresser by Renzo Rutili for John Stuart
By Renzo Rutili
Located in North Miami, FL
We've completely restored this Renzo Rutili-designed, bleached mahogany and European walnut dresser
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

2 French Provincial Carved and Painted Dressers by John Widdicomb, 20th Century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Big Flats, NY
serpentine fronts and are raised on cabriole legs and with white washed painted finish, cast foliate form
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20th Century American French Provincial Dressers

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Chest of Drawers by Lane
Located in Pasadena, CA
random wood stain pattern. Colors vary from natural blond and light white wash to espresso bean brown
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Vintage 1960s American Dressers

Materials

Wood

French White Washed Oak Dresser of Bombay Shape, 19th Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French white washed oak dresser of Bombay shape, 4 drawers, 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Bleached Burlwood Dresser
Located in North Miami, FL
A basic, clean-lined burlwood dresser has been bleached, dyed pale grey and given a light over-lay
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Bleached Burlwood Dresser
Bleached Burlwood Dresser
H 29.5 in W 64.25 in D 18 in
Pair of Bamboo Dressers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique pair of white washed bamboo dressers with distinct iron legs and handles. Priced for
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bamboo Dressers
Pair of Bamboo Dressers
H 32 in W 40 in D 18 in
Transitional Painted Oak Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
white wash finish, with a long dressing slide above two long drawers, with brass hardware and raised on
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Transitional Painted Oak Dresser
Transitional Painted Oak Dresser
H 29 in W 38 in D 18 in
19th Century English Painted Dresser Base
Located in Houston, TX
panels. It is on bracket feet and has a white-washed wood top. This is a fine piece. All hardware
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Antique 19th Century English Buffets

Materials

Wood

Carved 1930s Bombay Commode Dresser or Cabinet with Bakelite Pulls on High Legs
By Memphis Group
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White wash French art deco bakelite pulls carved bombay dresser on high legs. Overall very
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist White Finish Tall Cabinet or Chest by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
produced by The Lane Furniture Company in the 1970s. Refinished using a custom white wash that still allows
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Stylish Pair of Large Commodes, Gray/Silver with White Lacquer
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
A great looking pair of custom Commodes. Gray/silver wash on the exposed wood frames, graduating
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Sweet Little Baker Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
white wash effect.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Sweet Little Baker Chest of Drawers
Sweet Little Baker Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 29.75 in D 16 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Dunbar wood cabinet or dresser in a beautiful blonde mahogany white wash finish. Five large
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet
H 40 in W 44 in D 21.25 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Nightstands Custom Finish
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
washed finish (grain showing) and patinated brass handles. Matching dresser also available in the same
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Night Stands

Rustic Italian Provincial Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic Italian provincial nightstand in the Louis XVI style, with a white and ink-wash finish and
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Whitewashed Antique Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Leaf Motif
Located in South Salem, NY
shadow play when the chest is placed near a window. The white-washed surface reveals some of the natural
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Antique 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Wonderful White Wash Gilt Country French Dresser Chest of Drawers Marble Cabinet
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful white wash and gold gilt country French carved dresser, chest of drawers with white
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Dressers

Materials

Marble

Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany Woven Front Dresser
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Classic dresser in a bleached/white washed mahogany finish with four ample center
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury John Kapel for Glenn of California Long Dresser Credenza
By John Stuart, John Kapel, Glenn of California
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury John Kapel for Glenn of California long off white washed walnut wood and black lacquer
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser with Matching Nightstands Custom Finish
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings dresser for Widdicomb with a pair of matching night stands. Custom white
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Dressers

1950s Mid-Century Modern Cerused Oak Highboy Dresser by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
! Dresser features cerused oak case, 5 louvered-front white-washed drawers, and nickel-plated hardware
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Swedish Distressed Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
of Scandinavian taste. Washed out, weathered with beautifully aged patina finish, highlighted by
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Clean Modern Restored Six Drawer Dresser / Chest White Washed
By Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous dresser/ chest recently refinished in a light white washed oil that allows some of the
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Vintage 1970s North American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Solid Oak White Wash Eight Drawers Mid-Century Modern Double Dresser Credenza
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid oak white wash finish double dresser by Slight.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

White Wash Oak Finish Mid-Century Modern High Chest Dresser by Slight
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Newly refinished in white wash oak sleek looking Mid-Century Modern high chest dresser by Slight
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Hand-Carved White Washed Teak Cabinet with Scrollwork and Paneled Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 19th century teakwood cabinet white washed, hand-carved in natural wood in Indonesia. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Three-Drawer Granite Top Bleached Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Tommi Parzinger, Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White wash burl wood finish dresser with granite not marble top. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Granite, Marble

Pine Chest of Drawers with Applied Moldings, English 1860s
Located in South Salem, NY
A white-washed pine chest of drawers or dresser from the 1860s exudes timeless English charm. This
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Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
cool and neutral, complimenting the white marble top, with a light wash with wood undertones showing
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

Edward Wormley Dresser
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great Edward Wormley for Dunbar 4 drawer dresser in a white wash finish.
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley Dresser
Edward Wormley Dresser
H 36.5 in W 39 in D 20 in
Pair of Chests by Baker
Located in New York, NY
Pair of matching oriental chest by Baker Furniture. Refinished in a white washed satin lacquer.
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Vintage 1940s American Dressers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Chests by Baker
Pair of Chests by Baker
H 32 in W 36 in D 19 in
White Swedish Dresser
Located in Tongeren, BE
washed up the paint softly outside as inside, fixed layers and six smaller drawers inside,no lock
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood

White Swedish Dresser
White Swedish Dresser
H 53.55 in W 48.43 in D 19.69 in
1950's 6 Drawer Lacquered Commode
Located in New York, NY
grain semi opaque washed lacquer finish while the inset drawers are refinished in a polished white
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

1950's 6 Drawer Lacquered Commode
1950's 6 Drawer Lacquered Commode
H 31 in W 58 in D 20 in
Victorian Burl Walnut Bedroom Set
Located in New York, NY
mirror dresser with white marble top, a wahs stand with marble top, and a bench having green floral
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Antique 19th Century American Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble

Victorian Burl Walnut Bedroom Set
Victorian Burl Walnut Bedroom Set
H 94 in W 79.5 in D 60 in
Vintage Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest
By Dorothy Draper
Located in San Francisco, CA
original white and gold-washed finish. Drawer fronts are fitted with the original brass rectangular drop
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest
Vintage Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest
H 30.5 in W 44 in D 18 in
Grosfeld House Dressers
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dressers by Grosfeld House. Refinished in a white washed satin lacquer. Nickeled pulls
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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White Wash Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic white wash dresser available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, every white wash dresser was constructed with great care. There are 8 variations of the antique or vintage white wash dresser you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the white wash dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each white wash dresser bearing Mid-Century Modern, Baroque or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Lawson-Fenning and Century Furniture each produced at least one beautiful white wash dresser that is worth considering.

How Much is a White Wash Dresser?

Prices for a white wash dresser can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $875 and can go as high as $7,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,325.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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