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Modern Dressers

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Contemporary Blue, White, Black, Green Console with gold base
Located in Riga, LV
Beautify yourself in the most exquisite way possible with Kanttari luxury dressing table Mona. Available in a curated selection of fashionable finishes, this elegant console table is...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern Pearwood Dresser Nightstand
Located in Pasadena, TX
Modern pearwood dresser Warm pearwood combined with brushed metal pulls compliment this modern piece. Two drawers. Two available. Measure: 35".    
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Celato Chest of Drawers in Brass by De Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Celato is a reference to what is concealed to keep a memory intact; it’s an archetype in which beauty is revealed in stages. A monolithic appearance makes Celato a contemporary menhi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Base solid wood dresser is made in Italy by expert hands with top quality solid walnut. Its linear simplicity makes it suitable for any contemporary interior, while the robust de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Maple Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

"Deborah Lea" Dresser / Credenza, with Leather and Brass accents by Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed to be noticed and built to last for generations. Our Credenza's strong lines and bold structure are borrowed from the architecture of the Brutalist movement. Solid hardwoods...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Napoleon Chest of Drawers Cabinet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Napoleon Chest of Drawers Cabinet by Matteo Cibic is a gorgeous chest of drawers with resin inlay work in chic, geometrical patterns. India's handicrafts are as multifarious as its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dressers

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Resin

Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona Each piece of the Booleanos collection recreates an optical illusion that blurs the line between two...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Chapman Storage Dresser, Credenza Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Charming Roberto Cavalli Dresser in Imitation Reptile Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Magnificent dresser designed and signed by Roberto Cavalli for Cavalli Home at the end of the 90s. The chest of drawers is made on the sides, top and base in a beautiful glossy black lacquered wood and has a beveled shape on both sides. The chest of drawers part is made of reptile skin imitation leather, wheat color. The two side doors accommodate two shelves upholstered in black velvet, giving an unparalleled touch of eccentricity. The drawers are adorned with handles bearing the designer's initials, which are also present on the base. Even the two side doors are characterized by two particular handles: the small central body is made of sparkling diamonds, while the two side wings are of a very elegant dark amber color. The chest of drawers is suitable to complete very important bedrooms. Wanting to complete the set, there are also two smoky colored vanity...
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1990s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Dorothy Bureau, Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Legs and Shaped Pulls
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Dorothy Bureau is a solid wood chest of drawers with a continuous grain matched waterfall miter from side to top to side. The drawer fronts are gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass One-Drawer Nightstand by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The platform Ravenna nightstand by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer front, with 2-3/8" H platform wood base. Handcut glass mosaic in grey mirror, silver, mirror, and purple mirror...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Maitland Smith Contemporary 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith contemporary 5 drawer chest This chest measures: 37.5 wide x 21 deep x 37 inches high About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Laurameroni "Maxima" Modern Chest of Drawers in Bronze Liquid Metal
Located in Monza, IT
Wooden chest of drawers with Maxima carved drawers and structure covered in liquid metal bronze. Equipped with 2 external drawers and 2 internal drawers. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Binario dresser is all about refined simplicity and high quality craftsmanship combined in a contemporary Italian design. Made with premium solid walnut blockboard structure and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Chapman Long Dresser, Credenza Maple Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Chapman Long Dresser, Credenza Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.  Geometric Credenza...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern Herringbone Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern three drawer herringbone parquetry and mesquite finish mahogany dresser. Each drawer is covered with hair-on-hide and with cast brass handles and self-closing drawers. Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Modern Églomisé Glass White Dust Chest in Gray Walnut by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The églomisé white dust chest of drawer / dresser by Ercole Home has a 4-drawer, with stained gray finish on walnut. Hand painted églomisé glass panels...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Glass

CORALINA dressing table with Ash Avelana Drawers and Antique Brass Handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
Designed to fit the bedrooms in a modern style, the CORALINA dressing table is an elegant piece, made of wood and rich in special details such as the mirror or the handles in antique...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Oslo Dresser in Cherry by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Simplicity and beauty intersect in this modern interpretation of a tradition design. Our Oslo cherry dresser features three deep dovetailed drawers nestled in an open frame. The draw...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Cherry

RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak and Lacquer Body + Silver Leaf Hand-Carved Pull
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak and Lacquer Body + Silver Leaf Hand-Carved Pull The Recamier Nightstand is a beautifully designed piece of furniture that adds a touch of elegance a...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Gold Leaf

DeCastelli Marea 190 Dresser in Copper by Zanellato/Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The traces of time are drawn one on top of another, infused into the changing skin of the rigorous metal forms that define these cabinets and chests. Like the tide (marea in Italian)...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Copper

Velo Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted in Italy. Enhancing the grain of the premium walnut, the precise oil finish is the result of craftsmanship...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Custom 6-Drawer Reverse Painted Glass Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer reverse painted glass dresser with Lucite side panels. Custom orders are available for different sizes, colors and hardware. COM ...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer, Glass, Lucite

"Il Pezzo 2 Coffee Table" with drawers - walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Modern Milano Chest in White/Silver Wave Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 4-drawer front, with painted white wood finish on oak. Hand cut glass mosaics in icy white, wispy white silver, and silver decorate the surface in a continuous wave pattern. There are two metal edge pulls...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Floating Lacquered Dresser on Acrylic Legs
Located in New York, NY
Made to order lacquered 6-drawer dresser on recessed acrylic legs. Shown in white violet color in high gloss finish and acrylic handles in chrome finish. The inside of drawers were f...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass Mosaic Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ravenna chest by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with 2-3/8 H platform wood base. Handcut glass mosaic in grey mirror, silver, mirror, and purple mirror...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pitagora Chest Of Drawers by Ivano Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Lightweight and versatile, this fine chest of drawers is a sculptural piece providing a classic-inspired touch in any interior space. The ebony storage unit is organized in four larg...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Walnut

Desirée Sideboard by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
A combination of solid oak and walnut results in the rich tones of this sideboard whose all-wood construction and lack of decoration nods to the Scandinavian style revisited with Ita...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak Nightstand with Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak Nightstand with Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details The Recamier nightstand is a beautifully designed piece of furni...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Tall Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 3-drawer front, with washed white wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surfac...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Dresser Italian Designed in the Style of Memphis, 1980
Located in London, GB
Four drawers dresser of pyramidal shape, painted in dramatic black and white stripes. The architectural form and gold and silver patterns of the dresser make it dynamic and sculptura...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-century Modern Style Gray Leather Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The midcentury leather chest of drawers by Ercole home has a 6-drawers, with Painted Ivory wood finish on oak. Light gray cow leather with hand forged metal frames in pewter patina ...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Walnut Three-Drawer Dresser by John Kapel for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a professionally restored 3-drawer cabinet designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California.       
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Brass and White "Statuario" Marble Commode and Chests of Drawers, 2010
Located in Rome, IT
Chests of drawers in white Carrara Statuario marble with polished brass structure. This commode has a very luxurious appearance, due the use of not common materials, Carrara Statuari...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Contemporary Ink Stained Walnut "Debra" Credenza / Dresser by Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Straight forward and sturdy the Debra credenza is a luxurious take on a classic. Done up in solid North American hardwoods and traditional joinery, this piece finds itself at home in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Karin Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting a linear design and an impeccable construction, this dresser brings Scandinavian-style elegance to any home. The sober and elegant structure is handcrafted of solid maple wo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian-Style 2-Drawer Maple Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
This masterfully-constructed dresser pairs Scandinavian style with precious cabinetry techniques. The sober structure is in solid maple showcased in its delicate grain and natural fi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Custom 6-Drawer White Lacquer Dresser with Acrylic Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer white lacquer dresser with acrylic side panels. Customization is available in different sizes, colors.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Acrylic, Lacquer

Ebony and Cherry Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite dresser echoing clear classic inspiration is distinctive for its soft lines and precious materials. The graceful silhouette in cherry and Makassar ebony boasts the str...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Cherry, Ebony

Nordic Chest of Drawers
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting pure and simple lines, the Nordic Chest of Drawers represents modern Italian cabinetry at its finest. Handcrafted of solid cherry wood, it features three drawers with a Blumotion slow closing system, whose front panels showcase the wood’s exquisite grains in alternating vertical and horizontal...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Linnea Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Rich in storage potential, the versatile Linnea Dresser delivers minimalist elegance with its Scandinavian-style design handcrafted entirely of solid oak wood. The deliberate lack of...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Established & Sons Tudor Two-Door Cabinet in Black by Jaime Hayon
Located in London, GB
Tudor cabinet uses simple symbolic forms to emulate the theatrical architecture, opulence and culture of the 16th century. Iconic forms loyal to the Tudor period...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - nickel base
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Alfred 3-Drawer Dresser by Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning Alfred Double 3-drawer dresser offers luxurious style to compliment your contemporary or classis decor. The structure in plywood features diamond-shaped quilting and inserts with a burnished brass finish and logoed buttons. Lined drawers on soft metal runners and a brass base and handles with a burnished brass finish combine beautifully with the Rain Forest marble...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Split Walnut Dresser with Brown Patinated Steel by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our split walnut dresser features American black walnut drawer faces and a steel cladding surround that's textured with a mottled acid-etched patte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Leia Tallboy by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by linear design, smooth sides, and rounded edges, this Scandinavian-style tallboy is handcrafted of solid maple wood with a natural finish and a polished beeswax coati...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Transition Style Chest of Drawers with Arched Leg Maison Jansen by Klein
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Transition style chest of drawers with arched legs. It opens with two Coromandel lacquer doors decorated with characters. Rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes: falls, key, ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Evan Lewis Modern French Louis XV Marble Top Copper Bombe Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern French Louis XV style bombay chest or commode By Evan Lewis Inc. USA, Circa 1990s Patinated copper body with patinated steel inset and thick marble top. ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Copper, Steel

Jasper Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Materials: brown white oak, blackened BRZ-R (bronze encased in epoxy resin), brushed finish, bronze pulls and banding, black walnut soft closing drawers...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Diana Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Rich in storage potential, this large dresser exudes Art Deco glamour with its linear design and contrasting chromatic finishes. The blockboard wood f...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Durmast and Sucupira Nightstand
Located in Milan, IT
The bold yet harmonious lines characterizing this imposing nightstand exemplify the most exquisite modern taste. The structure is crafted of durmast and sucupira, precious woods turn...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Established & Sons Tudor Two-Door Cabinet in Red by Jaime Hayon
Located in London, GB
Tudor cabinet uses simple symbolic forms to emulate the theatrical architecture, opulence and culture of the 16th century. Iconic forms loyal to the Tudor period...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Modern dressers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern dressers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dressers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dressers made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dressers, popular names associated with this style include Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella, Crump and Kwash, Ercole Home, and Luis Pons. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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