Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

American, 1918-1979

While most postwar furniture designers were looking to the future, Dan Johnson found inspiration in the past. The mid-century modern maverick is remembered for his beautiful armchairs, lounge chairs and dining tables with designs that are reminiscent of ancient Rome.

The American furniture designer began his career in the late 1940s by creating solid wood pieces like desks and dining chairs for California furniture manufacturer Hayden Hall. By the early 1950s, he was designing chairs and tables for American furniture importer and producer Selig. In 1955, Johnson moved to Rome on an apartment design commission. While there, he launched Dan Johnson Studio with the goal of bringing a modern approach to the Roman furniture of antiquity.

The pieces from this era of Johnson’s career are characterized by their sculptural metal designs. His most famous work was the elegant Gazelle line, sold in America by Selig. It features dining tables, coffee tables and multiple chair designs that involve a green “Pompeian Verde” patina, metal framing and traditional caning techniques. Due to a high manufacturing cost, the production line was limited and is highly exclusive today.

Another popular design by Johnson for Selig in the 1950s was the Viscount chair. More typical of the mid-century style, it was made with a wood frame, polished brass accents and orange leather upholstery. In the 1960s, Johnson designed a similar aluminum chair for American furniture manufacturer and distributor Shelby Williams, this one with blue upholstery.

Johnson died in 1978. The Gazelle armchair is in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum and Denver Art Museum, and a prototype of the Gazelle lounge chair is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Interior designers regularly use Johnson’s furniture for upscale outdoor spaces in California and New York.

On 1stDibs, find Dan Johnson seating, tables, desks and more.

Creator: Dan Johnson

Pair of Dan Johnson Three Drawer Dressers for Hayden Hall

$18,000 / set

Pair of Dan Johnson Three Drawer Dressers for Hayden Hall

By Dan Johnson, Hayden Hall 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of dresser by Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall, c.1950s, USA. The maple dressers feature three drawers with thick edges that protrude the surface top of the case pieces. Dimensions ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall Solid Maple Desk, 1947

Price Upon Request

Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall Solid Maple Desk, 1947

By Hayden Hall 1, Dan Johnson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is one of Dan Johnson’s earliest and rarest designs, made for Hayden hall of Alhambra, California. The form is classic California midcentury. Made fro...

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1940s American Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

Oak Parquetry Six Drawer Dresser

$4,347 / item

H 33 in W 72 in D 20 in

Oak Parquetry Six Drawer Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

A light oak parquetry six-drawer dresser in dawn finish. This beautiful hand-carved oak dresser includes six drawers with mirrored herringbone starburst ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

6-Drawer Silver Trim Mirrored Dresser

$18,400 / item

H 32 in W 64 in D 20 in

6-Drawer Silver Trim Mirrored Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Custom 6-drawer silver trim mirrored dresser with Lucite knobs. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes, and hardware.

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2010s American Modern Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Silver Leaf

Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser

$1,800

H 29.5 in W 66.5 in D 18.5 in

Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser

By Jan Kuypers

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional nine drawer dresser, of solid teak wood construction, in clean original vintage condition. This exceptional dresser was designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut 3 Drawer Chest, Pair

$5,995 / set

H 32.75 in W 32.75 in D 18 in

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut 3 Drawer Chest, Pair

By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California midcentury walnut 3 drawer chest - pair Each chest measures: 32.75 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inc...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dressers

$4,000 / set

H 30 in W 30 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage modern chest of drawers with accenting wood sides and top. Chrome handles with black trims. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Edmond Spence 6-Drawer Dresser

$2,800Sale Price|56% Off

H 32.5 in W 66 in D 20.5 in

Edmond Spence 6-Drawer Dresser

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Mid-Century Modern 6-drawer dresser designed by Edmond Spence. Great Sculptural dresser designed by Edmund Spence and made in Sweden. 6 drawers provide ample storage. A handsome Mid...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century American Walnut Dressers

$3,000 / set

H 32.25 in W 36 in D 19 in

Pair of Mid-Century American Walnut Dressers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of American walnut dressers feature four spacious drawers, carved pulls, and raised rear edges. Slight taper to the sculpted ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Sculpted Drawers

$639Sale Price|36% Off

H 30 in W 46 in D 18 in

Johnson Carper Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Sculpted Drawers

By Johnson Carper

Located in East Freetown, MA

Johnson Carper Mid=Century Modern wooden desk with seven concave front drawers that pull out easily without drawer pulls. Desk has four peg legs and formica top.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Custom Mahogany Regency Style Writing Desk by Leighton Hall

$3,900 / item

H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in

Custom Mahogany Regency Style Writing Desk by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is made-to-order traditional mahogany writing desk made in the Leighton Hall shop. It features a cathedral mahogany top with a satinwood inlay, inlaid and tapered legs, dovetail...

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2010s American Regency Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

$1,995Sale Price|30% Off

H 30 in W 48 in D 24 in

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish. All solid maple drawers with organizer trays and lowered drawers have deep paper file slots. Very un...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Maple

1950s Johnson Carper Curved Walnut Desk Dresser Shelving Unit

$4,500 / set

H 72 in W 72 in D 62 in

1950s Johnson Carper Curved Walnut Desk Dresser Shelving Unit

By Kipp Stewart, Stewart MacDougall, Paul McCobb, Johnson Carper

Located in Bensalem, PA

This is a six piece set.Please look at pictures and videofor overall condition detail, and some measurements solid brass pulls. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Sheraton Style Kidney Shaped Writing Desk by Leighton Hall

$4,300 / item

H 30 in W 66 in D 34 in

Sheraton Style Kidney Shaped Writing Desk by Leighton Hall

By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional mahogany library writing desk. Its design was inspired by Sheraton desks from the Regency period and features a kidney shape. The legs are Classic Sheraton ...

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2010s Philippine Regency Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Previously Available Items

California Design Architectural Dressers Dan Johnson

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H 30 in W 35 in D 20 in

California Design Architectural Dressers Dan Johnson

By Dan Johnson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare pair of dressers. From an estate in Hancock Park Los Angeles. These were usually made for interiors. Only a few have survived. Limited. Studio made of plywood (no press-board) ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Dan Johnson Rare Sideboard

Sold

H 34.25 in W 38 in D 17.75 in

Dan Johnson Rare Sideboard

By Dan Johnson

Located in Chicago, IL

Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall Rare Two-Door Buffett/Case. Features Highly figured seagrass American mahogany and cut-out door details with inset pulls and b...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dan Johnson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Dan Johnson case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Dan Johnson case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Dan Johnson case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Dan Johnson were created in the modern style in united states during the 1940s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Grosfeld House, Widdicomb Furniture Co., and Gordon Bunshaft. Prices for Dan Johnson case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $19,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,150.