Mid-Century Lane Acclaim Dovetail Walnut Tall Dresser
About the Item
- Creator:Lane Acclaim (Manufacturer),Andre Bus (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 43.75 in (111.13 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Original finish, with minor wear, overall nice surface condition. Construction is strong and sturdy. Drawers glide smoothly.
- Seller Location:Baltimore, MD
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5065139636952
Lane Acclaim
Lane’s Acclaim furniture collection of coffee tables, end tables, dressers and more has been compared to Drexel’s wildly popular Declaration series for its blend of traditional craftsmanship and the impeccably clean contours that are frequently associated with the best of mid-century modern design.
When the first iteration of the Lane Furniture company began to produce its now-famous Lane cedar chests in the early 20th century, the family behind the brand was unsure of how successful they’d be, so they initially didn’t bother adding their name to the offerings.
In the spring of 1912, in the town of Altavista, John Lane purchased a defunct box factory at a bankruptcy auction. His son, Edward Hudson Lane, was tasked with the manufacturing of the cedar “hope” chests for which the Lane family would become known, even though the company was initially incorporated as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company.
The Standard Red Cedar Chest Company struggled in its early days but secured a government contract to produce pine ammunition boxes during World War I. The company prospered and applied mass-production methods to its cedar-chest manufacturing after the war, and, in 1922, rebranding as the Lane Company, it implemented a national advertising campaign to market its products.
Ads tied Lane’s strong cedar hope chests to romance. Anchored by copy that read “The gift that starts the home,” the campaign rendered a Lane cedar chest a necessary purchase for young women to store linens, clothing and keepsakes as they prepared to marry.
In the 1950s, Lane branched out into manufacturing tables, bedroom pieces and other various furnishings for the entire home. Today, the brand’s vintage mid-century furniture — which includes the Perception, Tuxedo and Acclaim collections — is highly sought after.
Print advertisements for Lane’s Acclaim series suggested that it included “probably the best-selling table in the world.” Before its offerings expanded to include items for the bedroom and dining areas of the home, Lane was primarily known for its tables and case pieces — there are side tables, coffee tables and more in the Acclaim collection, each sporting graceful tapered legs and dovetail inlays.
Altavista designer Andre Bus, who joined Lane in 1954, created the Acclaim collection. It initially debuted in the late 1950s before the company revisited and expanded the line in 1962. Crafted in warm walnut, the Acclaim furnishings have understandably drawn comparisons to the Scandinavian modernist furniture that gained popularity in the United States during the postwar years.
Later, during the 1960s, Lane offered handsome modular wall units created by the likes of Paul McCobb, an award-winning Massachusetts-born designer best known for his work at Directional.
The company was acquired by United Furniture Industries in 2017 and became particularly well-known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022 United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane.
Vintage Lane furniture is generally characterized by relatively neutral styles, which are versatile in different kinds of interiors, as well as good quality woods and careful manufacturing. All of these attributes have made Lane one of the most recognizable names in American furniture.
Find vintage Lane Acclaim furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Cockeysville, MD
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- Mid-Century Lane Acclaim Dovetail Walnut DresserBy Lane Acclaim, Andre BusLocated in Baltimore, MDAn elegant Mid Century Modern Lane Acclaim 7-Drawer Dresser c. 1960s. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Lane Furniture. This beautiful dresser is a difficul...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsWalnut
- Midcentury Dovetail Coffee Table Lane AcclaimBy Lane Acclaim, Andre BusLocated in Baltimore, MDAn American walnut and oak coffee table by Andre Bus for Lane Furniture in Altavista, VA. This Mid-Century Modern coffee table in walnut veneered and solid oak features beautiful con...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsOak, Walnut
- Mid-Century Lane Acclaim Dovetail Expandable Dining TableBy Lane AcclaimLocated in Baltimore, MDBeautiful Mid-Century Modern expandable, Dovetail Dining Table, in great original condition, manufactured by Lane. Features richly grained, rectangle top accented with dovetailed bor...Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsWalnut
- Mid-Century Modern Tall Walnut DresserLocated in Baltimore, MDAttractive tall mid century modern sleek smooth face dresser. This is a very simple yet modern design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning walnut grains with minimal pulls...Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsWalnut
- Mid-Century Walnut Chrome Lane Lowboy DresserBy Lane FurnitureLocated in Baltimore, MDExtraordinary Mid-Century Modern 9 drawer dresser by Lane Furniture. This retro piece was constructed with top of the line hardware, and excellently crafted woodwork. Features six dovetailed drawers accented with chrome drawer pulls...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsChrome
- Mid-Century Walnut Weave Pattern Tall DresserLocated in Baltimore, MDAn elegant tallboy dresser. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship. This retro piece was constructed with top of the line hardware, and excellently crafted woodwork. Features solid hardwood, with walnut and weave pattern...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsWalnut
- Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy DresserBy Lane AcclaimLocated in Countryside, ILLane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser This highboy measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 43 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what w...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsChrome
- Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by Lane Dovetail DrawerLocated in Seattle, WAThis Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser was Manufactured by Lane. It is 6 Drawer Lowboy Style with a Generous Amount of Storage Space. The Wood Grain Detail on the Drawer Fron...Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsWood
- Mid-Century Modern Lane Furniture Walnut Brutalist 1970s Tallboy Dresser StorageBy Lane AcclaimLocated in Madison, WIVery nice looking and functional high quality Brutalist Lane dresser. The drawers catch on rollers. In very good condition throughout. **We have two of these gorgeous dressers avail...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsWalnut
- Vintage Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawer Dresser, Dovetail Drawers by LaneLocated in Seattle, WAVintage Mid-Century Modern 9 Drawer Dresser. Dovetail Drawers by Lane Dimensions. 66 W ; 19 D ; 30 H.Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsWood
- Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Dovetail DrawersLocated in Seattle, WAVintage Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser dovetail drawers. Dimensions. 36 W ; 43 H ; 19 D.Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MaterialsWalnut
- Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut DeskBy Lane AcclaimLocated in Countryside, ILLane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches All piece...Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
MaterialsWalnut