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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

A pair of Bernhardt Salka Selenite Crystal nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of Bernhardt, selenite crystal dressers or nightstands… wrapped in beautiful, glowing crystals and with high gloss white lacquer tops with stainless steel drawer pul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Crystal

Ello Mirrored Bachelor Chest
Located in Toledo, OH
Ello bachelor chest with stainless steel sides mirrored top and sides. One adjustable shelf. 36.5" x 18" deep x 28" tall.
Category

20th Century North American Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror

Knot a Dresser Large
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
KNOT A DRESSER LARGE Introducing the Knot a Dresser. Designed and meticulously hand-crafted in Los Angeles by Studio Qasabian. Made-to-Order Excel...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Sky-Land Bookcase, 'Puntello Modulare' Modular and Adaptable Bookcase
Located in Milan, IT
Sky-floor bookcase 'PUNTELLO MODULARE' PUNTELLO MODULARE is a modular and adaptable sky-floor bookcase. Starting from our Prop, we have designed a modular system that allows you to ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Henry Link Furniture Ornate and Partial Gilt Dresser with Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
Henry Link Furniture Ornate and Partial Gilt Dresser with Wall Mirror plated by Lenoir. Measures 62" in width, 18" in depth and 31.5" in height. Mirror 41.5W x 37" in height.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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

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

Samba Cabinet by Wendell Castle, Late 20th Century, Signed with Impressed WC.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Samba cabinet from the Wendell Castle Collection for Icon Design, late 20th century. Finished on all sides. Hand carved and stained ash with leather pulls. Signed with WC. The drawe...
Category

1990s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Ash

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

Jasper Dresser
Jasper Dresser
$19,800 / item
Floating Square Dresser
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Floating Square Dresser embodies the perfect balance between visual lightness and material strength. In this version, the classic design of the Square line gains a new gesture: w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

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

KGBL Johansson Dresser
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The delicate frame of the Johansson is achieved with a skin of 3/8" lacquered aluminum encasing a cabinet constructed of highly polished wood veneer exteriors and solid wood interior...
Category

2010s Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Large Serpentine Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany, this dresser features a distinctive serpentine front that adds a unique touch of sophistication to any room. The natural wood sandbar finish highlights ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Modern Venetian Fresco Glass Fuchsia & Gold Chest - Four Drawers by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Venetian Fresco Fuschia and Gold Chest of Four Drawers features a white lacquered wood finish with drawer fronts in hand-painted Venetian Fresco glass in fuchsia and gold. The ch...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Contemporary Green, Black, White, Jewelry Console with Brass 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

Pacific Dresser in Cerused White Oak by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid white oak with turned brass legs and drawer pulls. Cerused finish. Dimensions: 42” H x 26” W x 18” D.
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

Pacific Dresser by Volk
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

Loft 6-Drawer Dresser by Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
In a stunning design, the Loft Double 6-drawer Dresser is composed of a plywood structure and a wooden top in hemp lacquer finish, the base is lacquered effec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

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

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

Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in solid walnut top and walnut body veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Bond Burled Wood Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. From our chic burled wood collection—warm mappa wood floats between acrylic legs with stainless steel accents. Six generous drawers showcas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dressers

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Burl

1950s Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Small Four Drawer Dresser in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Four Drawer Dressers, designed in the early 1950s by Raymond Loewy for his Permanized Collection for the Mengel Furniture Company. The dressers are constructed with grained...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Baker Stately Homes Style Inlaid Bombay Chest Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Stately Homes Style Inlaid Bombay Chest Dresser This dresser measures: 46 wide x 25 deep x 40.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

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

Connect Floating Dresser
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Connect Floating Dresser is designed to express the process by which each piece is created, with visible construction and fastening details that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dressers

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Serge Credenza by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Antique Solid Bronze Legs
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

Wide Pacific Dresser in Cerused White Oak by VOLK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid white oak with turned brass legs and drawer pulls. Cerused finish. Dimensions: 46” W x 18” D x 36” H.  
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern Semainire Made of Tarnished Brass with Rotating Walnut Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A modern take on a semainier, complete with vanity mirror and nine variable depth drawers, provides ample storage for all things. The top drawer, conveniently slim, is the ideal space for watches, ties or jewelry. Different from traditional cabinets...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel, Brass

Judith Leiber Custom Designed Snakeskin Cabinet.
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber Custom designed cabinet for the Madison Avenue store. The custom 10 drawer cabinet with a Faux snakeskin print is a backdrop for the exquisite designed Gold Handbag d...
Category

1990s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

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

Modern brown wooden walnut bronze Cabinet
Modern brown wooden walnut bronze Cabinet
$17,138 Sale Price / item
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"Il Pezzo 2 Dresser" chest of 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

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

Italian Modern Pyramid Chest of Drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern transparent and black plexiglass Pyramid chest of drawers by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1980s Pyramid model chest of drawe...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Plexiglass

1950s George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Two Tone Four Drawer Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a George Nelson for Herman Miller 2-tone dresser with 4 drawers. This example has a matching 4-drawer, 1-door dresser/credenz...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

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

Fabio Lenci for Bernini Wood and Steel Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers/dressing table made of two adjustable compartments hinged together, which can be opened and closed as demonstrated on the photos. Made of solid wood and veneered ply...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Modern Dresser in Oak by Lawrence Peabody, 6 Drawer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence peabody oak dresser - 2201P : The Peabody Collection This Lawrence Peabody Oak dresser for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pi...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

STACKED DRESSER - Modern Wood Detail over Metal Inlay with Drawers and Doors
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
STACKED DRESSER - Modern Wood Detail over Metal Inlay with Drawers and Doors The Stacked Dresser is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that co...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

American Modern Chest of Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic early 20th century American modernist chest with four drawers with wide wooden pulls, and all with a beautiful timeless ivory painted finish that blends seamlessly into myriad...
Category

1930s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

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

Lawrence Peabody Oak Dresser, 2201P, Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid Century Modern Specs: Oak, Brass dimensions H: 30.5" (77.47cm) L: 42.75" (108.59...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Bond Burled Wood Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. From our chic burled wood collection—warm mappa wood floats between acrylic legs with stainless steel accents. Six generous drawers showcase naturally occurring patt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dressers

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Burl

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

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

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5-Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 5-drawer dresser from the Thin Edge series, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1953. This piece was produced in the United States and dates back to the 1950s. C...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Atlantic Dresser with Hutch by VOLK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid walnut with inlaid brass details and bent brass drawer pulls. Fabric lined drawers by request at an additional fee. Sliding doors with inset panels of Harris Tweed...
Category

2010s American 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

Modern Danish Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Danish dresser, the stylish design, replete with six Danish cord-wrapped drawer fronts and bleached oak veneers adds style to the classic tone a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

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

21st Century Matteo Cibic Petineuse Lacquered MDFMirror Fabric Scapin Collezioni
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Bi Petineuse, design by Matteo Cibic, product by Scapin Collezioni Elegant and sophisticated, BI is a luxury and dreamy petineuse. The gravity of the structure is contrasted by th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Mirror

Neri & Hu Dressing Table 'The Narcissist' Swarovski Crystals and Oak by BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dressing Table designed by Neri & Hu in 2011. Manufactured by BD Barcelona. The Narcissist is designed in China and is manufactured in Barcelona. It seems to be totally the oppos...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Dressers

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Iron

Contemporary Black, White, 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

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

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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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