Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning Mid-Century Modern server made of Walnut. It boasts 6 drawers with 3 of them hidden behind detailed doors. Tapered legs perfectly accent the piece and allow it to fit into...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Lightly Restored, Paul Evans Style, Lane Brutalist, Staccato or Mosaic Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dresser was designed in the brutalist style made iconic by Paul Evans, and manufactured by Lane USA, circa 1970s. Made with varied blocks of oak attached to the front, it lends ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern American of Martinsville Dresser Gentleman's Chest MCM
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Credenza/Dresser
Presenting a stunning and unique American of Martinsville mid-century credenza with nine drawers, offering ample ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Burl
Vintage Four Drawer Dresser on Casters With Carved Wood Detailing.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Dresser Features four dovetailed drawers and original drop pull hardware. Finished back. Curved wood detailing on the front and top of dresser. Vintage Condition Consistent with...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Unique Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Dresser/Credenza in Style of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Dresser/Credenza in the Style of Arne Vodder
This solid walnut dresser, with its exquisite sculpted drawer pulls, epitomizes mid-century modern elega...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Front Walnut Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in Frederick, MD
This unique walnut Mid-Century Modern dresser has an unusual burl wood design in the drawer fronts that really make it a stand out piece. The grain pattern on the burl is gorgeous. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century American Long Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long six drawer dresser in walnut grain. Three wide left side drawers and three drawers behind sculpted front doors.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Erik Buch Teak Danish Modern Gentlemen's Chest
By Erik Buch
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Erik Buch Teak Danish Modern Gentlemen's Chest
Elevate your mid century bedroom with this exquisite Danish Modern chest of drawers, This elegant piec...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Hanging Cupboard by Charlotte Perriand for les Arcs, France
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rare hanging cabinet designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Residence La Nova in Les Arcs. Passionate about mountains, Charlotte Perriand devoted nearly 20 years of her life to the d...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by Stanley Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning mid-century modern walnut dresser from Stanley Furniture is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Dating back to the 1950s, it boasts high-quality walnut cons...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Blush Floral Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest of Drawer
Located in New York, NY
Peach floral dresser exudes the essence of spring, infusing any cozy corner with a breath of fresh air and a sense of renewal. As new leaves unfurl on t...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
'Omega' Series Dresser by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century modern American dresser by Thomasville. Simple and handsome design with walnut wood grain. Nine total drawers with wood trim around the handles.
Please confirm locat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Steel Frame Chest of Drawers, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
An all original George Nelson small dresser. In good vintage condition with sign of age and use. Minor chipping of painted drawer fronts, loss of paint, oxidation to frame. Herma...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Dresser. Broyhill Style.
Located in Seattle, WA
This walnut toned petite dresser has beautiful wood grain detailing on the drawers. Dovetail Drawers. Original hardware. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimension...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by Widdicomb, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser by Widdicomb, 1960. Dresser restored.
Measures 68.25" long 21.5" deep 30.5" tall
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1960s Mid Century Walnut Dresser by Kent Coffey
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid century walnut dresser designed and manufactured by Kent Coffey in the United States circa 1960s.This elegant dresser boasts a sturdy walnut frame that exudes a timeless charm an...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Nakashima Dresser for Widdicomb Origins
Located in Chicago, IL
Nakashima Dresser for Widdicomb Orgins Line in walnut wood with oil finish, The angeled One inch-thick top overhangs a six-drawer case with carved horizontal handles. Solid-turned wa...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern long low Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser designed by Richard Thompson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern long low Walnut 6 Drawer Dresser designed by Richard Thompson for Glenn of California. Walnut case with flush pop out rosewood pulls. Drawers slide smoothly. Struc...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Dresser by Stanley.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage piece has 6 dovetailed drawers, tapered legs and a walnut tone.. Makers mark inside top drawer. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 52 W ; 19...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 4 Drawer Dresser by Mount Airy With Mahogany Tone.
Located in Seattle, WA
Makers mark on the back. Removable glass protective top layer. Curved Front, carved wood detailing. Wheat imagery on brass toned hardware. Deep set drawers. Vintage Condition Consist...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Vinyl Cabinet, Denmark, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A small chest of drawers for vinyl records, made of teak wood. It consists of an upper drawer and a lower cabinet for vinyl records. chest of drawersmanufactured in the 1960s in Den...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers for Calvin The Irwin Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb Chest of Drawers for Calvin, The Irwin Collection,model 7306 features, Mahogany wood screenfold doors with piano hinges and magnetic catches conceals 16 total drawers, br...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Blonde Solid Maple 8 Drawer Dresser by Heywood Wakefield
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Blonde solid Maple 8 Drawer dresser by HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD. Good Vintage Condition clean inside and out. Drawers slide smooth. Very unique mid century and deco desig...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Vintage Mid Century Modern Seven-Drawer Dresser by John Van Koert
Located in Seattle, WA
A stylish Mid-Century Modern seven-drawer dresser or credenza by John Van Koert for the "Profile" line by Drexel. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain and sleek mid-centur...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Low Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern American made four drawer unit with a sculpted front door.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1960s Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Dresser Credenza
Located in Elkton, MD
Gorgeous sculptural walnut dresser featuring a stunning sculptural design, adorned with three spacious central drawers complemented by three ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive long mid-century modern sleek smooth face 6 drawer dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 6 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning walnut grains ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Midcentury 4 Drawer teak Dresser Made in Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning early deco mid century 4 drawer teak veneer dresser made in Sweden. Beautiful early deco style mid century dresser. Beautiful blonde birc...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Teak, Softwood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Dovetailed 3 Drawer Dresser by Stanley
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned piece with 3 dovetailed drawers and original finish. Mid Century Design by Stanley Furniture. Makers mark on the left side of top drawer. Vintage Condition Consistent wi...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Rosewood Lowboy Dresser by Westnofa, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exquisite Mid Century 8-Drawer Lowboy Dresser by Westnofa, dating back to the captivating 1960s era. Masterfully crafted with an exot...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 66 wide x 19 deep x 31 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Lane Acclaim Dovetail Walnut Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim tall Dresser c. 1960s. This is a beautiful example of Mid-Century craftsmanship by Lane Furniture. This beautiful dresser is a difficult to...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson Thin Edge 10 Drawer dresser for Herman Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This George Nelson design for Herman Miller, Thin Edge series 10 drawer dresser is in great condition and ready to be enjoyed for years to come.
It...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Maple Chest of Drawers Dresser by Edmond Spence, c1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and functional beauty of Mid-Century Modern design with this exquisite pair of maple chest of drawers, crafted by the renowned designer Edmond Spence in...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Dresser. Featuring beautiful protruding diamond shaped pulls, five spacious drawers, and tapered legs. Please confirm location with dealer (NY...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mount Airy, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass dresser designed and produced by Mount Airy, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Exposed Framework Dresser by John Stuart, C.1950s
By John Stuart
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-century Modern dresser in walnut by John Stuart, circa 1950-1950. This stunning piece showcases an elegant exposed framework, twelve spacious drawers, and luxurious brass hardwar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Georges Frydman aluminum dresser for Efa 1958
Located in Grenoble, FR
George Frydman
Two-part china cabinet with aluminum doors and oak structure dating from the 1950s. Beautiful patina, Georges Frydman has always designed adaptable furniture (the heig...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville 9-Drawer Dresser
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dresser. Featuring a straight line design, brutalist front, door on the left that opens up to three hidden drawers, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Basket woven Chest of Drawers cabinet
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A six drawer chest by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Oak veneer with 100’s of individual tiles laid in an an interwoven basket weave pattern. Great texture and warmth. This exceedin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
Charlotte perriand
hanging cabinet in formica and larch with slatted doors. wall-mounted desk with outlet in ash and fir.
This set was created in 19...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Ash
Vintage Danish Modern 4 Drawer Dresser.
Located in Seattle, WA
Danish modern dresser with four dovetailed drawers. Petite size, wood carved handles. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 35 W ; 16 D ; 19 H
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood 8 Drawer Dresser Made In Denmark
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Vintage 1960s Mid Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood 8 Drawer Dresser Made In Denmark.
This Gorgeous Vintage Danish 1960s Rosewood D...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Burl Wood Large 74" Tall Gentelman's Chest Dresser High Boy Campaign Style MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Burl Wood Large 74" Tall Gentelman's Chest Dresser High Boy Double Doors cabinet Campaign Style MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Lane "Alpha" Burl Long Dresser by Roland Carter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Timeless yet modern, the renowned “Alpha” series by designer Roland Carter for Lane Furniture of Virginia seamlessly blends clean brutalist lines with the wild organic swirls of oak ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak, Burl
1950s Paul Frankl "Station Wagon" Cabinet Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1940s Mid century Modern Paul Frankl Cabinet Chest of Drawers. A part of the station wagon series in contrasting Philippine and Rock Mahogany and Maple featuring brass and leather...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Low Commode Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage low chest of drawers manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960's. This unique piece is lacquered in an ebony black fin...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
1920s Petite 3 Drawer Inlaid Swedish cabinet with key Carl Malmsten
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1920s cabinet consisting of three drawers. Beautiful flame birch case with a lighter inlay finish to the drawer fronts with rosewood and elm wood veneers. Drawers are all lockable...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Elm, Rosewood
George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4 drawer Dresser by Herman Miller #1
Located in San Diego, CA
A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller with exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.
The George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge 4-drawer Dresser, crafted by Herman Miller, epitomizes the timeless elegance and functional sophistication synonymous with mid-century modern design. This dresser stands as an iconic piece within the George Nelson collection, renowned for its clean lines, minimalist aesthetic, and impeccable craftsmanship. This particular example boasts exquisite rosewood grain and early original white porcelain handles.
Constructed from rich rosewood veneer, the dresser boasts a warm, organic hue that exudes luxury and refinement. Its slender profile and thin edges create an illusion of lightness, enhancing the overall sense of modernity and grace. The 4 spacious drawers feature seamless integration of hardware, maintaining the dresser's sleek appearance while providing ample storage space for clothing, linens, or personal belongings.
Each detail of the George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge series reflects an unwavering commitment to both form and function. Its timeless design transcends trends, making it a versatile addition to any interior decor scheme, from minamalist to post-modern. Whether used in a bedroom, living area, or office space, this dresser elevates the ambiance with its understated elegance and unparalleled craftsmanship, showcasing the enduring legacy of George Nelson's visionary design ethos.
About the Designer:
Not everyone thinks of George Nelson when they think “Modernism”—but they should. Here’s why:
Looking at the outset of George Nelson’s career, few would have guessed that his legacy would crown him as one of the most influential individuals in Modernism—story has it that the young Ivy Leaguer stumbled into the Yale School of Architecture seeking shelter from the rain, and only then did he consider studying design. His legacy, though, would be one that touched nearly every corner of American Modernism as we think of it today.
As an architect, author, furniture designer, graphic designer, exhibition designer, teacher, amateur photographer, and general provocateur, George Nelson shaped the course of design in America for over four decades.
After completing his two Bachelor’s degrees (one in architecture, the other in fine arts), Nelson went on to accept a traveling fellowship in Rome, which interfaced him with figures like Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, Walter Gropius, Le Corbusier, and Gio Ponti all of which he interviewed forPencil Point, bringing the European vanguard to the attention of the magazine’s American readership.
At this point in his career, Nelson had devoted himself to writing, joining Architectural Forum as its first associate editor in 1935.
For nearly a decade, Nelson’s post as an editor brought him face-to-face with many of the leaders of the Modernism movement in the U.S., and through these exchanges, his own stance in the design world began to solidify. For Nelson, the purpose of design was to improve the world in accordance with the laws of nature—and while he hadn’t yet done much designing himself, he was busy teasing out the theoretical details of architecture. In 1940, Nelson co-authored Tomorrow’s House with Henry Wright, and the book went on to be a great commercial success, introducing concepts like the “family room,” and more broadly assuming a solutions-based perspective for architectural design.
It wasn’t long before the book earned him the favorable attention of D.J. Depree, the chairman of Herman Miller the American furniture manufacture. Despite Nelson’s inexperience in furniture design, Depree saw potential in the writer’s approach to the industry: solutions-oriented design with a practical lean. Nelson became the company’s Director of Design in 1947, under the condition that he be allowed to continue his work outside of the company.
From 1947 to 1972, Nelson oversaw the design department at Herman Miller, bringing in the icons that would shape some of the most memorable pieces of mid-century design, from such people as Ray and Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to Richard Schultz, Donald Knorr, and Isamu Noguchi.
Beginning in the mid-1950s, Nelson’s own design firm began its work in earnest, producing furniture and pioneering a ubiquitous incorporation of design, bringing that same consideration for pragmatism and aesthetics to advertising and marketing materials, image management, and graphic programs. His own firm incorporated in 1955, tapping many of the same designers from the Herman Miller roster for collaborations under George Nelson Associates, Inc.
It was during this period of Nelson’s life and career that many of his most iconic designs came onto the scene—many will be instantly familiar furniture silhouettes that perhaps you didn’t know sprung from George Nelson himself.
Designing his first collection in 1945 and appointed design director in 1947, Nelson quickly expanded his purview and transformed the company. Confirming De Pree’s early assessment of Nelson as someone “thinking well ahead of the parade,” he redesigned everything from Herman Miller’s product line to its graphics and marketing and advertising materials. Over the course of his long association with Herman Miller, Nelson designed hundreds of pieces of furniture and recruited other designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Isamu Noguchi, now all widely acknowledged as some of the brightest talents of the time.
Nelson developed his own designs—from furniture to architecture, and exhibitions to graphics—in his New York City studio, known variously over the years as George Nelson, George Nelson & Associates, and George Nelson and Company. The staff included significant designers in their own right such as Irving Harper, George Mulhauser, Ernest Farmer, Gordon Chadwick, George Tscherny...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Chest of drawers, Model 394, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful chest of drawers, model 394, by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard from the 1960s. Corpus in teak veneer with four drawers and straight feet.
Quality Features:
accom...
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1660s Danish Antique Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern 9 Drawer Dresser Walnut Tone.
Located in Seattle, WA
9 drawer dresser with beautiful wood grain and wood carved handles. Makers mark in the back of the drawer. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 66 W ; 18 D...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Mahogany and Brass Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 36 wide x 19.25 deep x 52.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb, Dresser, Mahogany, Brass, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and mahogany dresser designed by Paul McCobb and produced by Calvin Furniture, USA, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Blond Walnut Side by Side 4 Doors Two Compartment Chest Drawers Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign Style Blond Walnut Side by Side 4 Doors Two Compartment Chest Drawers Shelves Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century American of Martinsville Louvered Bachelors Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautifully detailed & proportioned walnut American of Martinsville bachelors chest/dresser. Designed by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville’s “Dania” line, one of the most e...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Nightstands. Featuring a straight line design, two drawers for storage, original hardware, and a beautiful walnut f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Fruitwood Regency Style Tambour Doors Compartment High Boy Gentleman Chest MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fruitwood Regency Style Tambour Doors Compartment High Boy Gentleman Chest MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Tall Chest of Drawers Dresser by Meredew Uk Import.
Located in Seattle, WA
Walnut Toned piece with 6 dovetailed drawers and original brass toned handles. Tapered Legs. Makers mark in the back of the top drawer. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictu...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century Modern dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century 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, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern dressers made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dressers, popular names associated with this style include Paul McCobb, Lane Furniture, American of Martinsville, and George Nelson. 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. Prices for dressers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $249 and tops out at $79,990 while the average work can sell for $3,500.
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