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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Established & Sons Tudor Two-Door Cabinet in Black by Jaime Hayon
Located in London, GB
Tudor cabinet uses simple symbolic forms to emulate the theatrical architecture, opulence and culture of the 16th century. Iconic forms loyal to the Tudor period...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Modern Leather Dresser on Milano Metal Base
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Leather Dresser on Milano Metal Base features four doors wrapped in leather, profiled by metal with hand-hammered handle in Antique Brass Patina, and a Rift Oak case with ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
$13,500 / item
Modern Art Deco Style Console in Green, Black and White 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
Evan Lewis Modern French Louis XV Marble Top Copper Bombe Chest
By Evan Lewis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern French Louis XV style bombay chest or commode
By Evan Lewis Inc.
USA, Circa 1990s
Patinated copper body with patinated steel inset and thick marble top.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Copper, Steel
Trama e ordito Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A sturdy timeless dresser, designed and made in Italy with premium solid walnut with sawn effect, oil finish. Handcrafted with passion and expertise, this dresser it’s the result of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Milano Dresser by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Raised on a burnished brass tubular base, the sleek silhouette and dark hued palette of this remarkable dresser merge style with functionality. Two sliding drawers with burnished bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$10,040 / item
Modern Milano Chest of Nine Drawers in Walnut by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano chest of 9 drawers by Ercole Home consisted of 9 drawers all adorned with handmade industrial steel pulls. The chest itself is in American Black Walnut with a Natural Fini...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Four Drawer Dresser in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Herman Miller Thin-Edge Four-Drawer Dresser, model 3302, designed by George Nelson in 1952. This piece dates to circa 1954 and is rarely seen in the marketplace in this con...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Pacific Dresser in Natural Walnut by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegantly simple dresser with graduated drawers, beautiful wood grain and lovely brass hardware.
Solid walnut with turned brass legs and drawer pulls.
Dimensions: 42” H x 26” W x ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
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
$18,890
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Three Drawer Chest Dresser Leather Drawer Faces
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model 4140 three drawer dresser designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. Produced in the 1940's this prime example of Art Deco Design is constructed from a wal...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
$19,800 / item
Atlantic Dresser by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid walnut with inlaid brass details.
Bent brass drawer pulls.
Fabric lined drawers by request at an additional fee.
Oil and wax finish.
Dimensions: 34" H x 42" W x ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$7,275 / item
White Palm Six Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Features intricate palm frond patterns applied to the drawer fronts. The sophisticated design pairs crisp white painted wood with brass ring pulls, while tapered legs and clean lines...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$6,270 / item
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Maddalena Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and realized by expert Italian artisans, the Maddalena dresser features three spacious drawers and sinuous lines which are elegantly enriched with brass, or powder coa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Industrial Modern Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This piece ships free in the continental United States!
Price includes free white glove shipping.
Industrial Modern Dresser - 0916
This In...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
$3,150 / item
Craft Associates Dresser, Modern Walnut Dresser, 8 Drawers
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern walnut dresser - quick ship. All show samples are in excellent condition. Can ship immediately!
This modern dresser - 1608 - Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The base is constructed by hand from hard wood and not machine. The walnut is then shaped by artisans and finished with a commercial grade matte finish.
"Modernism means freedom - freedom to mix, to choose, to change, to embrace the new but to hold fast...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pacific Highboy by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid walnut with custom turned brass legs.
Solid poplar drawers with turned brass drawer pulls.
Fabric drawer linings upon request for an additional fee.
Oil and wax f...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$7,830 / item
Wide Pacific Dresser by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid blackened ash with turned copper legs and drawer pulls and solid walnut with turned brass legs and pulls.
Fabric lined drawers by request at an additional fee.
Wat...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Copper
$8,800 / item
Ello Cabinet 1970s Mirrored Cabinet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Three-door Ello cabinet, USA, 1970s, mirrored and bevelled layers on each door and top, steel sides and pulls. Left side has two doors and drawer, right side one door with shelf. Int...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror
$2,800 Sale Price
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American Modern Tall Chest of Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic early 20th century American modernist tall chest with five drawers with wide wooden pulls, and with a beautiful timeless ivory painted finish that blends seamlessly into any s...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian-Style 2-Drawer Maple Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
This masterfully-constructed dresser pairs Scandinavian style with precious cabinetry techniques. The sober structure is in solid maple showcased in its delicate grain and natural fi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$5,428 / item
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
"Il Pezzo 2 Coffee Table" with drawers - walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations.
Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
$14,243 / item
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
$22,787 / item
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Gerardo Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and realized by skilful Italian artisans, the Gerardo dresser features three self-closing doors and stunning geometric details that make it a Stand-out piece that will...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Elvy Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Showcasing a modern silhouette evocative of simplistic and stylish Scandinavian designs, this dresser is the perfect addition to an uncomplicated interior. Crafted of American black ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$11,880 / item
Ebony and Cherry Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite dresser echoing clear classic inspiration is distinctive for its soft lines and precious materials. The graceful silhouette in cherry and Makassar ebony boasts the str...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Cherry, Ebony
$27,801 / item
Scandinavian Dresser in Black Walnut
Located in Milan, IT
Streamlined lines and bold volumes define this exquisite example of Italian cabinetry. Handcrafted of solid Canaletto walnut, it features three drawers with a Blumotion soft-close system, whose front panels juxtapose alternating vertical and horizontal panels...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$10,523 / item
Coastal Modern Double Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Coastal Modern Double Dresser, the cast metal texture double dresser features sculptural metal drawer fronts with a hand carved wave motif in sat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$8,683 / item
Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass Mosaic Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ravenna chest by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with 2-3/8 H platform wood base.
Handcut glass mosaic in grey mirror, silver, mirror, and purple mirror...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Solid Oak Long Dresser – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
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 Dresser by Laura Trenchard, Cambre Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern walnut dresser - 2004 - Craft Associates Furniture
This modern walnut dresser from the Cambre Collection for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly crafted. The legs and do...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
$9,000 / item
Modern Ivory Glass Mosaic Chest of 7-Drawers with Oak Frame by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The stainless steel base chest of 7 drawers has a washed ivory wood finish
on oak.
Each drawer is fitted with a silver pull for opening and closing, with handcut ivory glass piec...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Oak
Indio Bedside Chest
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Shown in oiled walnut and brushed brass, the Indio bedside chest features three solid wood drawers with under-mount drawer slides, custom made hardware ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$5,750 / item
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
Six Drawer White Oak Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from oak and finished in a soft white dover finish, this piece highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain with subtle chevron parquetry. Six spacious drawers provide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$3,597 / item
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
$3,597 / item
Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass One-Drawer Nightstand by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The platform Ravenna nightstand by Ercole Home has a 2-drawer front, with 2-3/8" H platform wood base.
Handcut glass mosaic in grey mirror, silver, mirror, and purple mirror...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
1970s Florence Knoll International 6 Drawer Credenza Dresser with Marble Top
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
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
Solid Oak Dresser – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
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
$2,800
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$6,560 / item
Chapman Storage Dresser, Credenza Maple 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
$3,790 / item
Jasper End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact yet compelling, the Jasper end table contrasts smooth and textured surfaces, with resin-cast drawers set in an wood exterior. The simplicity and sleekness of the design belie...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Bronze
$7,700 / item
Solid Oak Industrial Dresser – NEO
Located in Orlando, FL
The NEO Series Solid Oak Industrial Dresser is designed to bring a modern touch to your space. Handcrafted from solid oak wood, this natural wood dr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Oak Dresser – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
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
Oak
$2,800
Solid Oak Dresser – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
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
$2,800
RECAMIER DRESSER - Modern Oak + Lacquer Dresser w/ Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER DRESSER - Modern Oak + Lacquer Dresser w/ Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
The Recamier dresser is a beautiful and unique piece of furniture that features a mixed finish desig...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Silver Leaf
Large Linen Wrapped Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of elegance and functionality for any modern bedroom. This exquisite piece is meticulously wrapped in luxurious dove white linen, offering a sophisticated texture and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers
Materials
Linen, Wood
$9,585 / item
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
$18,990
Modern French Walnut Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French walnut dresser, with a transparent, low-luster finish. The nine-drawer fronts feature figured walnut in a traditional book m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$12,664 / item
Moreno Bedside Chest
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Shown in satin white lacquer with burnished brass hardware and Calcatta marble, the Moreno bedside chest features three solid wood drawers with under-mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
$7,150 / item
e15 Customizable Fatima Dresser with Stainless Steel Base by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The elegant solid wood chest of drawers Fatima is a refined piece displaying unique patterns of solid wood grain. The sides of the drawers have an end-to-end bevel functioning as han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
6-Drawer Grey Gunmetal Python Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
By Venfield
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
Chapman Long Dresser, Credenza Walnut 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
$5,060 / item
Chapman Storage Dresser, Credenza Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
$3,790 / item
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
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
$6,700 / item
Custom Ball Foot Mirrored Commode with Silver Leaf Trim
Located in New York, NY
Custom ball foot mirrored commode with silver leaf trim. The one is shown in antiqued mirror finish. Customization is available in different sizes, mirror ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Silver Leaf
$14,500 / item
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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