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R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Known among vintage furniture collectors for its beautifully finished wooden pieces, R-Way Furniture Company has an enduring legacy as one of the foremost American furniture manufacturers of the 20th century. 

Before it became R-Way, the Sheboygan, Wisconsin-based company was known as the Mattoon Manufacturing Company, founded by entrepreneur George B. Mattoon. Mattoon came from a background of limited means and left school at the age of 12 to support his family. At 15, he enlisted with the Union Army and fought in the Civil War. In 1865, following his stint with the military, Mattoon worked at his brother’s chair factory in Sheboygan Falls. His natural knack for business led him to manufacture and sell his own furniture, establishing the Mattoon Manufacturing Company in 1881.

After Mattoon died in 1904, the company became Northern Furniture. In 1916, the C. Reiss Coal Company bought the firm, and in 1942, it changed the name to R-Way.

Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, R-Way became known for producing high-quality home furnishings. Pieces such as dressers, commodes, credenzas, tables, dining room chairs and bedroom furniture were created using walnut, maple and mahogany and accented with brass fixtures. Although R-Way’s furniture consisted mainly of classic mid-century modern style, some pieces deviated into the Exotic Revival style. One example is a black, lacquered Pagoda-form sideboard buffet designed in the style of flamboyant, notorious designer James Mont. 

R-Way experienced continued success until 1962, when Franklin Industries, Inc., acquired it. In 1965, the company shifted its focus from producing household furnishings to commercial furniture.

During the 1970s and 1980s, R-Way’s production began to slow, and Reiss Industries bought the firm in 1987. R-Way Furniture Company closed in 1992.

Today, R-Way Furniture Company pieces remain highly sought after by mid-century modern interior designers and 20th-century furniture collectors. 

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage R-Way Furniture Company case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and more furniture and collectibles.

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Creator: R-Way Furniture Company
American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco highboy dresser with Machine-Age lines in its tiered appearance and curved edge drawers. Produced circa 1947 by R-Way Furnit...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Mahogany, Burl

American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way

American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way

$4,800
Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely modern six-drawer chest by Rway, circa 1940s. Blonde mahogany with bird's-eye maple accents. Simply stunning! Retains the Maker mark. Excellent restored condition. The chest h...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple
Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple

Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple

$8,950
Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighti...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Wood

Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser
Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser

Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser

$2,395
Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dresser features eight large drawers with sculpted brass pulls on each. A unique design with brass trim running along the edges of the front and brass fe...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by R-Way
Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by R-Way

Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by R-Way

$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Rway Mid Century Chests - Pair
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rway Mid Century Chests - Pair Each chest measures: 34 wide x 18.5 deep 32.25 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Wood

Rway Mid Century Chests - Pair
Rway Mid Century Chests - Pair

Rway Mid Century Chests - Pair

$6,495 / set
Mid-Century "Nordic" Gentleman's Chest by R-Way Furniture
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Scandinavian Modern-influenced design and quality mid-century American construction, the "Nordic" series by R-Way Furniture of Sheboygan, Wisconsin truly offers the best of both...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Mid-Century "Nordic" Gentleman's Chest by R-Way Furniture
Mid-Century "Nordic" Gentleman's Chest by R-Way Furniture

Mid-Century "Nordic" Gentleman's Chest by R-Way Furniture

$2,400
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 41 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Brass

Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser

Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser

$2,395
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Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
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Paul McCobb Gentleman's Tall Chest Irwin Collection for Calvin Furniture, 1956
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Mid Century MODERN DRESSER Highboy by Stanley Furniture, c. 1960's
Mid Century MODERN DRESSER Highboy by Stanley Furniture, c. 1960's

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Rockford Furniture Art Deco Style Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
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Walnut

Rockford Furniture Art Deco Style Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Rockford Furniture Art Deco Style Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Rockford Furniture Art Deco Style Walnut Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

$1,350 Sale Price
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H 54.5 in W 38 in D 23.5 in
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Lowboy 9 Drawer Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
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Burl

Lane Mid Century Burlwood Lowboy 9 Drawer Dresser
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Lane Mid Century Burlwood Lowboy 9 Drawer Dresser

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H 30.25 in W 78 in D 18 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Highboy Dresser
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Teak, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Highboy Dresser
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Highboy Dresser

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Highboy Dresser

$1,395
H 45 in W 27.5 in D 16 in
Mid Century Campaign Chest by Baker
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Mid Century Campaign Chest by Baker
Mid Century Campaign Chest by Baker

Mid Century Campaign Chest by Baker

$8,350
H 19 in W 66 in D 19 in
Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest
By Ole Wanscher
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest
Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest

Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest

$1,900
H 48.75 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Highboy Dresser
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Highboy Dresser
Danish Mid-Century Teak Highboy Dresser

Danish Mid-Century Teak Highboy Dresser

$1,895
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Faux Marble Walnut Dresser
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage mid-century modern six drawer dresser by Ward Furniture. Featuring a hand painted faux marble wood top in white with cream, gold, gray and blue undertones and veins in shad...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Walnut, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Faux Marble Walnut Dresser
Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Faux Marble Walnut Dresser

Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Faux Marble Walnut Dresser

$1,350 Sale Price
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H 30 in W 54 in D 18 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern tambour doors credenza dresser.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza by Dyrlund
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza by Dyrlund

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Doors Long Dresser Credenza by Dyrlund

$5,400
H 30 in W 75 in D 19 in
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
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Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers - Calvin Group

$6,500
H 52 in W 36 in D 19 in
Previously Available Items
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

Materials

Steel

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by R-Way
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by R-Way

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser by R-Way

H 45.5 in W 36.75 in D 21.5 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 10-Drawer Dresser by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Steel

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 10-Drawer Dresser by R-Way
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 10-Drawer Dresser by R-Way

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 10-Drawer Dresser by R-Way

H 33 in W 69 in D 21.5 in
Rway Midcentury Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rway midcentury walnut and brass 5-drawer highboy dresser This highboy measures: 40 wide x 18.25 deep x 43 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restor...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Brass

Rway Midcentury Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
Rway Midcentury Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser

Rway Midcentury Walnut and Brass 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser

H 43 in W 40 in D 18.25 in
Midcentury Teak Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Solid dresser 8 drawer dresser with simple line and nice subtle details. Handsome toned primary wood details and a very sturdy internal metal frame makes this unit built to last. Eac...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Teak

Midcentury Teak Dresser
Midcentury Teak Dresser

Midcentury Teak Dresser

H 32 in W 54 in D 18.5 in
R-Way Mid Century 8-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
R-Way mid century 8-drawer lowboy dresser This dresser measures: 67 wide x 18.5 deep x 32.25 inches high ?All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Brass

R-Way Mid Century 8-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
R-Way Mid Century 8-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

R-Way Mid Century 8-Drawer Lowboy Dresser

H 32.25 in W 67 in D 18.5 in
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 40 wide x 19.25 deep x 40.5 inches high ?All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

Materials

Brass

Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser

Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser

H 40.5 in W 40 in L 40.5 in
R-Way Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
R-Way mid century walnut and brass lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 56 wide x 18.5 deep x 32 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Brass

R-Way Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
R-Way Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser

R-Way Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser

H 32 in W 56 in D 18.5 in
R-Way Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
R-way mid century walnut and brass highboy dresser Dresser measures: 38.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Brass

R-Way Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
R-Way Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser

R-Way Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser

H 40.5 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
R-Way Mid Century Honey Walnut 7-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
R-Way Mid Century honey walnut 7 drawer highboy dresser This dresser is 37 wide x 20.5 deep x 46 inches high This price includes getting this...
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R-Way Mid Century Honey Walnut 7-Drawer Highboy Dresser
R-Way Mid Century Honey Walnut 7-Drawer Highboy Dresser

R-Way Mid Century Honey Walnut 7-Drawer Highboy Dresser

H 46 in W 37 in D 20.5 in
American Art Deco Chest of Drawers by R-Way
By Eliel Saarinen, R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
1940s American Art Deco chest of drawers with curved front edges on splayed legs by R-Way Furniture Co. in two-tone bookmatched maho...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Mahogany, Burl

American Art Deco Chest of Drawers by R-Way
American Art Deco Chest of Drawers by R-Way

American Art Deco Chest of Drawers by R-Way

H 34 in W 48 in D 22 in
Vintage Modern R-Way Bedroom Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish eight-drawer bedroom dresser features unique vintage finish and striking brass legs and drawer pulls. The mid-century modern design of thi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

Vintage Modern R-Way Bedroom Dresser
Vintage Modern R-Way Bedroom Dresser

Vintage Modern R-Way Bedroom Dresser

H 32 in W 67 in D 19.5 in
Lacquered Six-Drawer Dresser in Smoke with Polished Brass Hardware by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Wilton, CT
This Montage "Refined Original" is quite a show-stopper, few words are needed to describe the elegance of this spectacular piece by R-Way. Our workroom team fell in love with the ex...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Dressers

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Brass

Lacquered Six-Drawer Dresser in Smoke with Polished Brass Hardware by R-Way
Lacquered Six-Drawer Dresser in Smoke with Polished Brass Hardware by R-Way

Lacquered Six-Drawer Dresser in Smoke with Polished Brass Hardware by R-Way

H 31 in W 67 in D 18.5 in

R-way Furniture Company dressers for sale on 1stDibs.

R-Way Furniture Company dressers 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 R-Way Furniture Company dressers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dressers by R-Way Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dressers by Russel Wright, Dillingham Manufacturing Company, and West Michigan Furniture Co.. Prices for R-Way Furniture Company dressers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $8,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,295.

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Questions About R-Way Furniture Company Dressers
  • Is R-WAY furniture still in business?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, R-WAY Furniture is not still in business. In 1992, the company closed, and in 1993, its assets underwent sale at auction. The closure followed a gradual decline in production that began after 1949, when a new owner purchased the Mattoon Manufacturing Company and changed its name to R-WAY. On 1stDibs, shop a range of R-WAY furniture.

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