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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Oslo Sideboard in Ash by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Refresh your dining room or bedroom with the simply streamlined Oslo sideboard. Open holes replace traditional hardware in this unique design. Free of h...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Ash
$4,600 / item
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
$5,400 / item
Chest of drawers, sapphire blue antique murano glass, gold leaf, brass, availabl
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Murano Glass Three-Drawer Chest**
Introducing the Murano Glass Three-Drawer Chest - a stunning fusion of art, design, and craftsmanship that encapsulates the timeless elegance o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Farrah 5 Drawer Modern Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Farrah 5 Drawer Modern Tall Chest Dresser. Item features clean modern lines, long brass drawer pulls, beautiful wood grain, and original makers labels. C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of French Burl Demi Lune Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French Burl Demi Lune Dresser, constructed of hardwood and ash burl veneer under a light, transparent lacquer finish. The brass hardware is ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$11,218 / set
Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in Grey Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
1950s George Nelson No. 4000 Series Three Drawer Steel Frame Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Steel Frame No 4000 Series Dresser, initially designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1954. Its model number is 4013. It features a frame of white powder-coated bent...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel, Iron
1960s Florence Knoll Four Drawer Walnut Dresser Cabinet with Laminate Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 4-drawer dresser, model 325, designed by Florence in 1960 for Knoll International. This example dates to the 1960s. The chest is comprised of a walnut...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Phillip Highboy Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Highboy Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case / solid steel pulls and base / hand shaped solid wood feet / hand rubbed oil finish / premium, full extension, soft clos...
Category
2010s North American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
1960s Vintage Modern Paul McCobb Style Tall Dresser Highboy
By Paul McCobb
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Modern Paul McCobb Style Tall Dresser Highboy!
This vintage modern tall dresser, styled after the renowned Paul McCobb from the 1960s, features a nice compact design with lo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
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
$12,869 / item
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Charles Cases
Located in Chicago, IL
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Charles Cases, Nicely sized, minimal modern cabinets by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia's Maxalto line. Each long and low case features three ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
The Square Dresser. Brazilian Solid Wood and Natural Straw
Located in São Paulo, SP
The dresser from the Square Series - Your sophisticated choice. Combining practicality, contemporary style, and elegance, this dresser is meticulously crafted in solid wood and avail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Modern Walnut Nightstand
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern walnut nightstand is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid walnut and finished w...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$2,150 / item
Asymmetrical Ash Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines enlivened by delicate, asymmetrical edges define the look of this precious dresser handcrafted of solid ash, showcased in its superb natural finish enhanced by hand-appli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$10,862 / item
Pacific Dresser by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid bleached ash with turned brass legs and drawer pulls.
Fabric drawer linings upon request for an additional fee.
Flat waterborne finish.
Dimensions: 42” H x 26” W x 18” D.
C...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$6,320 / item
Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers
By S&L Interni
Located in Milan, IT
This solid wood chest of drawers is characterized by an extravagant design, boasting a glossy finish and natural straw veneer accents. Opulent brass a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$36,564 / item
Serge Credenza by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Antique Solid Bronze Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Informed by the refined craftsmanship of mid-century Italian design, the Serge Credenza features sculptural two-legged brackets, with a gently tapered s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made with solid walnut and finished with a beautiful matte commercial grade finish. I...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$4,250 / item
Ficks Reed Rattan and Raffia Chest in White Washed Finish
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Ficks Reed rattan and raffia chest in slight white washed finish. Beautiful details with raffia and rattan combination. Add some Boho Chic style to your home or design project.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Rattan
Lawrence Peabody Teak Dresser 2202P for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Teak, brass
Dimensions
H: 30.5...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Tall Vintage Tall Teak Wood Campaign Highboy Chest in Style of Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Campaign chest that features Thirteen drawers with original brass hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
$2,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern Black Eight Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
With polished brass hardware showcases the distinctive texture of black lacewood veneer that is enhanced by a deep ebony finish. The streamlined design features eight drawers, each a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$8,250 / item
White Lacquered Paul McCobb Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pasadena, CA
This elegant white lacquer Paul McCobb dresser features 8 drawers with simple chromed knobs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$2,320 Sale Price
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Modern Yellow Four Door Sideboard with Murano Glass Available - Made in Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite four-door yellow modern sideboard is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship.
Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a beautiful birch wood fram...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$7,010 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Grasscloth Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie long dresser or credenza
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful lacquered grasscloth, with original Asian-inspired brass hardwa...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
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
$8,487 / item
Mid-Century Modern Style White Oak Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mid-Century Modern white oak dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made with solid white oak and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
$3,000 / item
Solid Oak Long Dresser – BEAM
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The BEAM Series Solid Oak Drawer Dresser is designed to offer both aesthetic appeal and functionality in your home. Crafted from durable and uniquely textured oak wood, this solid wo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modern brown wooden walnut bronze Cabinet
Located in Riga, LV
Meticulously designed and made to order, this furniture piece embodies elegance and boasts the finest craftsmanship.
Crafted from rich walnut wood, the sideboard features a striking...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$21,608 / item
ZHU Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Enhancing the traditional values of unconstraint simplicity of forms, this dresser is a superb expression of impeccable workmanship. The linear solid ash frame has six drawers in dif...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$11,483 / item
Floating Lacquered Dresser on Acrylic Legs
By Venfield
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
$19,750 / item
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
Glass, Lucite, Lacquer
AC11, Solid Walnut Credenza, or Dresser with Bronze Pulls and Dovetail Joinery
Located in Newburgh, NY
This handmade credenza or dresser console features bronze pulls, dovetail joinery and a blackened steel base. The AC11 stands with confidence and add...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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
$8,487 / item
Dresser by Egli Design
Located in London, GB
Modern dresser fits to all interior designs. Solid veneer wood corpus with comfortable 6 drawers suits to bed room needs, yet it comforts living room or gi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$7,202 / item
Dovetail Scandinavian Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
Deftly handcrafted of solid chestnut, this Scandinavian-style dresser will make an elegant addition to a contemporary interior. Linear and sleek, it features six drawers distinguishe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$10,183 / item
CRIS Chest of Drawers
Located in Frazão, Porto
The CRIS chest of drawers is suitable for Classic or contemporary bedroom styles. The six drawers facilitate the correct storage of your clothes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$9,152 / item
French Burl Demi Lune Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French Burl Demi Lune Dresser, constructed of hardwood and ash burl veneer under a light, transparent lacquer finish. The brass hardware is ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$5,609 / item
Chest of Drawers Featuring Four Push-Pull Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary piece has references from the 60s with a sleek and high-end design.
The structure is lacquered in stone grey with two large drawers in oak veneer.
The chest comes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$4,290 / item
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
Light Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a wire-brushed white oak in our light grey oak finish. This dresser is horizontally configured enabling it to not be an intrusive piece in the space and for the convenience of a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$4,497 / item
Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Light Pistachio Lacquer & Solid Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Swiss Designer, Dresser, Pine, Switzerland, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine dresser or chest of drawers, designed and produced in Switzerland, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Pine
1960s Florence Knoll Walnut 5-Drawer Dresser with Marble Top, Model 326 2
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 5-drawer dresser, model 326-2, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960 for Knoll International. This example dates to the 1960s. The chest features a highl...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Aluminum, Steel
Retro white brass Dresser in high gloss
Located in Riga, LV
Retro Microphone-Inspired Dresser- a captivating blend of nostalgia and contemporary design. This exquisite piece is meticulously crafted, finished in a luxurious high gloss that exu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$19,207 / item
BOND DRESSER - Modern 6 Drawer Nude Cathedral Oak + Exotic Black/White Groove
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the "Bond Dresser," a true testament to contemporary American craftsmanship. This exceptional dresser transcends its utilitarian role and transforms into a statement piec...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm 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
Wood, Plywood
$8,488 Sale Price / item
20% Off
ROLLIN DRESSER - Bleached White Oak by SHO MODERN
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
- 42" width x 20" depth x 26" overall depth x 30" height
- Bleached White Oak with Cream Leather handles
- Our Bleached White Oak has a hand-applied finish, leading to slight
vari...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
$4,995 / item
1939 Eliel Saarinen & Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Johnson Four Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and beautifully restored Eliel Saarinen, J. Robert Swanson, and Pipsan Saarinen Swanson 4-drawer dresser, produced by Johnson Furniture Co. circa 1939. ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
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
Dresser in Espresso-Stained cherry frame by Costantini, Massimo 'In Stock'
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Shown in espresso-stained cherry frame with natural Rosewood drawer faces, as seen in Interior Design Magazine. Available in various sizes and materials
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
21st Century Lasa Chest of Drawers in Wood by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Functionality and elegance distinguish the drawer unit of the new Lasa line. The spatula finishing lacquered in a refined ivory tone characterizes the structure, top and front of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Unique Crinkle Cabinet, Signed by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Michael Gittings Studio.
Unique crinkle cabinet
Hand beaten, polished aluminium and brushed aluminium.
Measures: 197 cm 110 cm 42 cm.
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based designer...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$15,846 / item
Tannic Acid Dresser - French Oak with gradient
Located in Eindhoven, NL
‘Never use steel nails in Oak‘ was the advice of Banken’s grandfather. He was a carpenter and blacksmith and forms the basis of this project. Oak contains high concentrations of tannic acid, which turns dark blue when it’s exposed to steel. The same happens with steel, as a result of a chemical reaction between red iron oxide and tannic acid. To accelerate this normally undesirable process the elements that cause this natural transition are applied in liquid form on the other material.
Oak drawers are treated with red iron oxide, the rust of steel. Different shades of blue become visible by the intensity of rust. The ratio of drawers is based on the “plastic number” of Hans Dom van der Laan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
$4,446 Sale Price
20% Off
Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Five Push-Pull Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary piece has references from the 60s with a sleek and high-end design. The structure is lacquered in stone grey with five large drawers in oak veneer. The chest comes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$4,510 / item
Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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
$8,859 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Double C Dresser by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite dresser has an oval plywood structure with dark walnut veneer and brushed gloss finish on an inset plinth base. The top features an alluring Emperador marble slab with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$13,967 / item
Pair of Two-Tone Parchment Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom two-tone parchment nightstands. Shown in the combination of dark watergray (frame) and light fog (drawer front) colors. Customizat...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Goatskin
$32,500 / set
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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