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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Coastal Breeze Long Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to offer even more bedroom storage, the dresser is crafted from quartered pine in our sea salt finish and accented by uniquely cast ribbed bar hardware in a dark sterling fi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

1960s Jack Cartwright for Founders Six Drawer Walnut Highboy Dresser Refinished
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Six Drawer Highboy Dresser, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture in 1965. It has a case of walnut and features six drawers that have Dovetail Joints. I...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

1970s Florence Knoll International 6 Drawer Credenza Dresser with Marble Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous original 1970s Florence Knoll 6-drawer credenza/dresser, produced by Knoll International. This example has a dark mahogany finish with original marble t...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

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...
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2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass, Steel

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...
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1990s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Ash

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers

Materials

Animal Skin

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. ...
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20th Century Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

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

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...
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2010s Australian Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Moooi Editions, Eek Dresser Woodblock Beetle Fern, Limited #1/10
Located in BREDA, NL
Elevate your space with the Eek Dresser - a fusion of elegance, rarity, and the humbling power of nature. This is your invitation to become part of the narrative of creative luxury. The Eek Dresser is a captivating four-drawer dresser that seamlessly merges the opulent essence with Moooi's distinctive design philosophy. Created by acclaimed Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek, this timeless masterpiece is meticulously crafted from powder-coated steel and adorned with the enchanting Woodblock Beetle Fern Wallcovering. The smooth finish and natural grain of the wood veneer inlayed into delicate floral motif elevate the piece to a work of art, celebrating the beauty of nature in its purest form. Originally curated into the Moooi collection in 2002, the Eek Dresser now reemerges in an exclusive limited art series comprising only 10 impeccably crafted pieces. This dresser stands as a testament to refined craftsmanship and a seamless fusion of artistic brilliance. The allure goes beyond aesthetics. Each drawer, each curve, reflects the embodiment of clean lines and meticulous attention to detail. • Materials: Powder coated steel, Woodblock Beetle Fern Wall covering • Limited Edition of 10 pcs, #1/10 • Height: 100cm (39") • Width: 100cm (39") • Depth: 50cm (20") • Weight: 100kg/220lb • Year of design: 2002, Piet Hein Eek • Relaunched for Moooi Editions...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

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

Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Refined simplicity coupled with high-quality craftsmanship, the dresser M-115 it’s a stunning piece of contemporary Italian design. Made of premium solid walnut and wengé details, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Wenge

Italian Modern Four Drawers Black Lacquered Wood Pair of Dressers, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern four drawers black lacquered wood pair of dressers, 1980s Pair of drawers with trapezoidal profile, with four drawers with sliding opening and small central handle. St...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Moooi Editions, Eek Dresser Menagerie of Extinct Animals Raven, Limited #1/10
Located in BREDA, NL
Elevate your space with the Eek Dresser - a fusion of elegance, rarity, and the humbling power of nature. This is your invitation to become part of the narrative of creative luxury. The Eek Dresser is a captivating four-drawer dresser that seamlessly merges the opulent baroque essence with Moooi's distinctive design philosophy. Created by acclaimed Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek, this timeless masterpiece is meticulously crafted from powder-coated steel and adorned with the enchanting Menagerie of Extinct Animals Wallcovering—a quintessential motif by design- and lifestyle brand Moooi—available in four stunning colours: Raven, Ivory, Curry, and Cloud. Originally curated into the Moooi collection in 2002, the Eek Dresser now reemerges in an exclusive limited art series comprising only 10 impeccably crafted pieces per colour option. This dresser stands as a testament to refined craftsmanship and a seamless fusion of artistic brilliance. The allure goes beyond aesthetics. Each drawer, each curve, reflects the embodiment of clean lines and meticulous attention to detail. But it’s more than just a dresser; it’s an embodiment of history and nature entwined. With the evocative Menagerie of Extinct Animals motif, celebrating nature’s diversity, stimulating to stretch the limits of imagination, this dresser becomes an artistic narrative that whispers of the past, while remaining eternally contemporary. • Materials: Powder coated steel, Menagerie of Extinct Animals Wall covering, Raven • Limited Edition of 10 pcs, #1/10 • Height: 100cm (39") • Width: 100cm (39") • Depth: 50cm (20") • Weight: 100kg/220lb • Year of design: 2002, Piet Hein Eek • Relaunched for Moooi Editions...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

6-Drawer Silver Trim Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer silver trim mirrored dresser with Lucite knobs. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes, and hardware.
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Silver Leaf

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

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

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

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

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

HALO NIGHTSTAND - Modern Nightstand with Circle Design with Gold Leaf Detail
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALO NIGHTSTAND - Modern Nightstand with Circle Design with Gold Leaf Detail The Halo nightstand is a stunning and modern piece of furniture that exudes sophistication and luxury. I...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Gold Leaf

Modern Chest of Drawers in Ultramarine Blue Lacquer & Handles in Nero Marquina
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Chest of Drawers in Ultramarine Blue Lacquer & Handles in Nero Marquina The beautiful Malala Chest of Drawers Blue chooses to be different – it’s a modern piece for contempora...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

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

Oak Majong Console by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Majong Console by LK Edition Dimensions: 260 x 125 x H 60 cm Materials: Tinted Oak. Also available in Walnut. Please contact us for more information. It is with the sense of d...
Category

2010s French Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

21st Century Klee Chest of Drawers in Wood and Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A versatile and superb mix of elements in perfect Etro Home Interiors style: the structure reminding the inital letter of the Etro logo holds the upper part covered in smoked eucalyp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Light Blue Chest of Three Drawers with Round Gold Pulls
Located in Greenwich, CT
Chest of three drawers (dresser, bedside, hall table) lacquered light blue. Drawer faces finished with subtly shiny moire material and with round gold pulls. Slow close hardware. Bas...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern Chevron Parquetry Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A luxurious addition to your home decor that exudes quality, design, and function. Expertly crafted by furniture artisans, this dresser is a testam...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Sleek Pair of Modern Style Three-Drawer Mirrored Vintage Chests with Gold Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of modern style mirrored chests. This vintage pair of American three-drawer chests feature clean, modern lines with mirrored panels across each of the three drawers and tops. ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Contemporary David Francis Furniture Venice Four-Drawer Dresser
By David Francis
Located in Sacramento, CA
Contemporary four-drawer orange “Venice” dresser by American furniture maker David Franics Furniture. Hand painted rattan and wood frame with accents of rawhide bindings. Versatile a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood, Paint

Napa 36" Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Dimensions: 36”W x 16”D x 34”H Finish Shown: Shiitake Inspired by bold architectural lines, the Napa collection exemplifies refined simplicity. It harmoniously joins wood and fabric...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash

Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace dressing table - Royal Stranger Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm Materials: Laquered wood, brass Available in different colors: Pink & Royal red, mint and Royal green, light bl...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

Chest of Drawers in White Rock Crystal and Casted Brass by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The chest of drawers "Kyklos" is made of white rock crystal marquetry with a raw brushed finish. It has 3 drawers with casted brass decors. The dresser seats on four cylinder legs f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

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

Large Diamond Front Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom large diamond front mirrored dresser with 9 drawers and two doors. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Glass

Vintage Franklin Shockey Knotty Pine Dresser in Modern Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Franklin Shockey Knotty Pine Lowboy Long Dresser in Modern Style! This vintage Franklin Shockey lowboy long dresser showcases the beautiful natural grain of pine wood, prese...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Pine

Pearl Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl Grace dressing table, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm Materials: Lacquered wood, brass Available in different colors: Pink and Royal red, mint and Royal green, ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

21st Century Wynwood Chest of Drawers in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Combining functionality and style, Wynwood chest of drawers completes the bedroom with its linear silhouette. The brown and grey shades lend the piece a sophisticated elegance with a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Knot a Dresser Small
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Introducing the Knot a Dresser. Designed and meticulously hand-crafted in Los Angeles by Studio Qasabian. Made-to-Order Excellence: Knot a Dresser is...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Illusion Dresser Mirror by Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Illusion dresser mirror 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

1940s Gilbert Rohde 3-Drawer Dresser in Mahogany and Leatherette Refinished
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3-drawer dresser with a black and white checkerboard facade, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection in 1941. The chest features three padded drawers ...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

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

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

1970s Cedar Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, IT
1970s cedar wood chest of drawers, brass handles and legs.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

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

Walnut Majong Console by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut majong console by LK Edition Dimensions: 260 x 125 x H 60 cm Materials: Walnut with a glossy varnish. Also available in oak. It is with the sense of detail and requirement...
Category

2010s French Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

1939 Flexible Home Arrangements Birch Dresser by Eliel Saarinen & Pipsan Swanson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a four-drawer 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 John...
Category

1930s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Zinc

1939 Flexible Home Arrangements Birch Dresser by Eliel Saarinen, Pipsan Swanson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a five-drawer tall 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...
Category

1930s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Zinc

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, Metal

Vignole Glass Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
A contemporary dresser featuring silver mirror drawers with blue geometric embellishments. This piece is entirely handmade my master Murano artisans.
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Murano Glass

Walnut Suzy Wong Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut suzy wong cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: lampakanai, rattan, walnut. Also available in maple. Dimensions: 50 cm x 100 cm x H 160 cm. W...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Dressers

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

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

Katsura 3-Drawer Elm Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Finish Shown: Ginger The bold Katsura Collection is inspired by the understated luxury of Asian heritage palace architecture that combines both feelings of modern and traditional de...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Dressers

Materials

Elm

1950s Florence Knoll Brazilian Rosewood Double Six 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 late 1950s and features a rich Brazilian Rosewood Veneer. The wooden c...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Fly Console by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly console by LK Edition Dimensions: 220 x 35 x H 88 cm Materials: Black patinated bronze and lava stone. It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the ex...
Category

2010s French Modern Dressers

Materials

Lava, Bronze

Maple Suzy Wong Entretainment Console by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple Suzy Wong Entertainment console by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, rattan, maple. Also available in walnut. Dimensions: 52 cm x 240 cm x H 50 c...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Dressers

Materials

Rattan, Maple

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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