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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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

Johansson Cabinet End Table Walnut Burl
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered aluminum skin encases the cabinet constructed of wood veneer exteriors & solid wood interiors and finished on all sides. Drawers have solid metal pulls.
Category

Mid-17th Century American Antique Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5221 8-Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 5221 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....
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Rosewood Herringbone Pattern Dresser
Located in Tulsa, OK
Italian Rosewood Herringbone Pattern Dresser Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected finish wear and scratching. ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Laura Trenchard Small Modern Walnut Dresser for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Maple, Walnut Dimensions H: 30.25 (76.84cm) L: 37 (93.98...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Ribbed Geometric Nine Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from pine and finished in a soft Stone Grey, this striking piece features a trapezoidal silhouette inspired by Aztec forms and a ribbed, slatted facade that artfully conceals...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

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

Jasper End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact yet compelling, the Jasper end table contrasts smooth and textured surfaces, with resin-cast bronze drawers set in an oxidized wood exterior. The simplicity and sleekness of the design belies the wondrous mix of details in each material used delivering a daily dose of bedside luxury. Material: oxidized white oak cabinet...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Jasper End Table
Jasper End Table
$6,700 / item
"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

Modern Woven Double Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern woven double dresser, a beautifully crafted piece is born from passion and boasts incredible aesthetic details that are sure to take your breath away. The dresser's six bleached oak drawers are wrapped in grasscloth, adding a subtle texture to the design that's both visually pleasing and inviting. With its modern woven design, the dresser is the perfect addition to any contemporary bedroom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Elegant Dresser With Twenty One Drawers
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant and unusual twenty one drawer cabinet. Polished brass hardware. Impressive scale at 65.5"H, 47.5"W, 16"D. The cabinet is heavy.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

Modern Black Oak Dresser Cabinet in Charcoal Finish
Located in North York, ON
Introduce sophisticated storage to your space with this modern dresser cabinet. The rich black charcoal stain finish beautifully showcases the natural oak wood grain. Unique carved f...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

1960s David Parmelee for Founders Eight Drawer Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rosewood Chest of Drawers, designed in 1960 by David Parmelee for Founders Furniture. This piece dates to the early 1960s. It has a top drawer with dividers that is felt-li...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

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

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

Ac10 Walnut Dresser Console with Drawers, Steel Base and Bronze Accents
Located in Newburgh, NY
Ac 10 is a handmade, solid walnut dresser console with interior drawers and shelving. It features a clean and minimal exterior, making for an elegant yet functional storage solution ...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Custom 9-Drawer Python Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 9-drawer python dresser with Lucite side panels. Customization is available in different sizes and colors.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Python, Lucite

Sideboard by Egli Design
Located in London, GB
Hand-made sideboard painted by metallic color, decorated with curved and patinated details. Has four solid wood drawers inside. It shines and looks gorgeous in the room.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Exotic Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawer Units from Costantini, Baccello
Located in New York, NY
Each one of these units is identical in shape but highlights the natural variations of the Argentine Rosewood from which they are made. Combine them to make a functional storage unit...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Steppes Copper Armoire, Signed by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Michael Gittings Studio. Steppes armoire Blackened timber frame with copper exterior and woven copper doors Measures; 100 cm 180 cm 55 cm Edition of ...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Dressers

Materials

Copper

1960s Florence Knoll Brazilian Rosewood Double 6-Drawer Dresser w/ Marble Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Double Dresser, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1958. This example dates to the 1960s and features a rich Brazilian Rosewood Veneer. The wooden case s...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

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".    
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Pearwood Dresser Nightstand
Modern Pearwood Dresser Nightstand
$550 Sale Price / item
50% Off
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

Henredon Flame Mahogany Commode 10 Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Flame Mahogany Commode 10 Drawer Chest Dresser This chest measures: 52 wide x 22 deep x 39 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail a...
Category

Early 2000s American 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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dressers

Materials

Resin

"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

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

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

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

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

Modern Leather Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather front chest of drawers, with three hand-woven leather drawer fronts in Moore & Giles Hudson smoke possesses richness, dim...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Established & Sons Tudor Two-Door Cabinet in White 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

Cabinet by Egli Design
Located in London, GB
Metallic painted sideboard gives shinning effect and enriches the room interior. Solid wooded legs are the accent of completeness and make this furniture unique. Comparable 6 drawe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Carved and Walnut BW-D1 Dresser by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Carved and Walnut BW-D1 Dresser by John Eric Byers Dimensions: W 81 x D 52 x H 123 cm. Materials: Carved, Walnut. John Eric Byers creates geometrically inspired pieces that are mini...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Modern Gray Eight Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Light Gray Weaved Eight Drawer Dresser. With a light gray weaved vinyl wrapped frame, oak secondary wood drawer construction, soft close dr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

1960s Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser with White Marble Top 1x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 3-drawer dresser, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960 for Knoll International. The listed price includes one dresser and we have two available for purc...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Steel

6-Drawer White Python Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
6-drawer white python dresser with Lucite side panels. Customization is available in different sizes and colors.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Python

1948 Pair of Florence Knoll Associates No. 126 Louvered Dressers/Chests in Maple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of No. 126 louvered maple dressers, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates circa 1948. These are exceptionally rare and early examples ...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet, with six very spacious drawers each.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Modern 4-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom Neoclassical modern 4-drawer mirrored dresser. Customization is available in different sizes, mirror finish, and hardware.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

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

Frame Dresser by Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame dresser by Luis Pons Dimensions: W 119.5 x D 53.5 x H 76 cm Materials: lacquer, metal, wood, brushed, coldipainted, hand-crafted Also available in different colors. Fin...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Light Ash Long Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
a sleek seven-drawer dresser made of figured cathedral ash in a light Dune finish with textured metal pulls in our Ember finish and soft close drawers. Dimensions: 64" W x 21" D x 3...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood 3-Drawer Dresser Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Three-Drawer Dresser, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1958. This example dates to the 1960s and features a rich Brazilian rosewood veneer. The wooden ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

1939 Flexible Home Arrangements Birch Dresser by Eliel Saarinen & Pipsan Swanson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a birch dresser, designed by Eliel Saarinen, Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, and J. Robert F. Swanson in 1939. It was produced in Grand Rapids, Michigan by the Johnson Fu...
Category

1930s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Zinc

TRESTLES NIGHTSTAND - Modern Ebony Walnut with Silver Metallic Base
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
TRESTLES NIGHTSTAND - Modern Ebony Walnut with Silver Metallic Base The Trestles Nightstand is a beautiful piece of furniture that combines modern urban influences with fine craftsmanship. It features two drawers with soft close glides, providing ample storage space for your nighttime essentials. The Trestles Nightstand is available in several woods and lacquer finishes, allowing you to customize it to fit your personal style and home decor. The nightstand, as shown with ebony walnut and specialty silver metallic base, costs $7,360, while the starting price for other finishes is $6,010. Overall, the Trestles Nightstand is a sleek and functional addition to any bedroom. Its modern design, combined with its fine craftsmanship and customizable options, makes it a perfect choice for anyone looking for a stylish and practical...
Category

2010s North American Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Base Solid Wood Bedside table, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Its linear simplicity fits perfectly a contemporary, timeless interior design. You can pair it with the dresser M-130 which comes from the same collection. The bedside table it’s cra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

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

Wood, Glass

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

Handmade Low Commode with Pyrography by Jiří Krejčiřík
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade low commode with Pyrography by Jirí Krejcirík Dimensions: 130 x 50 x 77 cm Material: Birch wood Also available in other materials and dimensions. The furniture is insp...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Birch

Illusion Dresser Ultramarine Blue by Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Illusion dresser ultramarine blue by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 119 x D 53 x H 76 cm. Materials: glass, metal, wood, bronzed,hand-crafted, painted Also available in different colors. The traditional french mirror cabinet...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Custom Ostrich Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Elegant custom dresser made of cream colored ostrich skin. This unique piece was produced by R&Y Augousti with authentic ostrich skins.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers

Materials

Animal Skin

1960s Florence Knoll Four Drawer Walnut Dresser Cabinet with Laminate Top
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

1953 George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Series 5221 Rosewood Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1953 production Model 5221 Thin Edge dresser / cabinet, designed by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller. Notably, this example was specified in the mo...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Jack Cartwright for Founders Six Drawer Walnut Credenza / Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Six Drawer Credenza Dresser, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture in 1970. It has a case of walnut and features six wide drawers that have Dovetail Joi...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

1960s Florence Knoll Walnut 5-Drawer Dresser with Marble Top, Model 326 2
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

Guilio Cappelini, Cream Matte Lacquer, Highboy, Italy, 2010s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Guilio Cappelini, Contemporary Italian, Cream Matte Lacquer, Modern Highboy, Italy, 2010s A modernist "Brest Notte" model highboy designed by Guilio Cappelini for Cappellini in 2009...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer

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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