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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Wide Pacific Dresser in Cerused White Oak by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid white oak with turned brass legs and drawer pulls.
Cerused finish.
Dimensions: 46” W x 18” D x 36” H.
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Moooi Editions, Eek Dresser Woodblock Beetle Fern, Limited #1/10
By Piet Hein Eek, Moooi
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. ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Phillip Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped solid wood feet / hand rubbed oil finish / premium...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Knot a Dresser Large
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
KNOT A DRESSER LARGE
Introducing the Knot a Dresser. Designed and meticulously hand-crafted in Los Angeles by Studio Qasabian.
Made-to-Order Excellence: Knot a Dresser is a test...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 a testament to bespoke craftsm...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Cassettiera legno e vetro di murano artistico effetto pietra ottone disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
La cassettiera è composta da 7 cassetti rivestiti in velluto al suo interno con struttura in legno di betulla la parte esterna e in vetro di murano effetto pietra in color cacao, to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Studio craft Custom made Solid Walnut 10 drawer dresser style of Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Studio craft Custom made Modern Solid Walnut 10 drawer dresser style of Nakashima. Beautiful design and woodwork Made in Vermont with solid walnut wood. All drawer are solid blonde b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Modern Light Cream Console or Dressing Table in Lacquered Wood & Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern light cream console or dressing table in lacquered wood & polished brass Malala console table
The beautiful Malala console table chooses to be di...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Panel Abstract by Morgan Clayhall
Located in Toronto, CA
The Panel Abstract design is painted by hand in our studio, Toronto, Canada.
The Panel Abstract artwork, created by the artist, Murray Duncan. It reflects his journey thru the abst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Ash Aurora Nightstand Four Drawer Modern Bedside Table/ Chest of Drawers by Arid
By Arid
Located in Albuquerque, NM
We have one of these in stock, available for immediate shipment.
The stunning Arora Nightstand is built of solid ash hardwood with a black walnut stand. It has four drawers that all...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Henredon Charles X Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Charles X Burlwood Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 74 wide x 19 deep x 34.5 inches high
About Photos: We take our photos in a contro...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Japanese keyaki Wood Modern Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and handsome dresser.
Danish modern style.
Simple and clean lines.
Architectural form and function.
Plywood (no pressboard) on solid wood base, nice grained keyaki wood veneer, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Modern brown wooden walnut bronze Cabinet
Located in Riga, LV
Meticulously designed and made to order, this furniture piece embodies elegance and boasts the finest craftsmanship.
Crafted from rich walnut wood, the sideboard features a striking...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
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
Cassettiera, vetro di murano antico blu zaffiro, foglia oro, ottone, disponibile
Located in Guazzora, IT
La cassettiera a tre cassetti è una straordinaria opera d'arte realizzata con il vetro di Murano, noto per la sua bellezza e artigianalità. La trama ad alveare customizzata sul vetro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Modern Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Representing the ultimate combination of form and function, it creates a space worthy of your finest clothing. All drawers are completely finished and wear Matte Pearl.
The graceful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Dark Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a wire-brushed white oak in our dark Charcoal finish. This dresser is horizontally configured enabling it to not be an intrusive piece in the space and for the convenience of al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
BOND DRESSER - Modern 6 Drawer Nude Cathedral Oak + Exotic Black/White Groove
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the "Bond Dresser," a true testament to contemporary American craftsmanship. This exceptional dresser transcends its utilitarian role and transforms into a statement piec...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Modern Large White Lacquer Dresser with Long Black Handles
Located in Pasadena, CA
This white lacquered dresser from the 1980s, reminiscent of the Roger Rougier style, boasts a unique feature: contrasting black handle accents adorning six stairs-stepped drawers .
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Moooi Editions, Eek Dresser Menagerie of Extinct Animals Raven, Limited #1/10
By Moooi, Piet Hein Eek
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.
...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
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
Italian Contemporary Green Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Dresser
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful dresser designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in emerald colored Murano glass.
It i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
1960s Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Walnut Dresser with White Marble Top 2x Available
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
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
BOND DRESSER - Modern 4 Drawer Ebony Oak and Exotic Black/White Wood
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
Introducing the "Bond Dresser," a true testament to contemporary American craftsmanship. This exceptional dresser transcends its utilitarian role and transforms into a statement piec...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
MAXWELL - Multifunctional Pedestals/Bedside Tables
Located in Durban, ZA
Introducing our versatile bedside table - MAXWELL. The "Swiss army knife" of a pedestal, versatile and bold.
A mix of solid and hybrid substrate materials, we have been able to optimize the unique working prosperities that each have to offer. The sensuous appeal of the solid wood cabinetry...
Category
2010s South African Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Grasscloth Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie long dresser or credenza
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful lacquered grasscloth, with original Asian-inspired brass hardwa...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
"Il Pezzo 2 Dresser" chest of 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
Atlantic Chest of Drawers, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
ATLANTIC
Michele de Lucchi
1981
Cassettiera in legno rivestita in laminato decorativo, elementi in metallo e vetro. I cassetti di Atlantic sembrano delle stanze in miniatura che saranno abitate dai nostri ricordi, dai nostri vestiti e dai nostri oggetti che qui saranno custoditi; li potremo intravedere, come da una finestra, dalla superficie in vetro. Realizzata nel 1981 da Michele de Lucchi per Memphis...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Green, Black, White, Jewelry Console 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
CRIS Tallboy in custom colors with Antique Brass handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
CRIS is a tallboy made of lacquered wood and is a piece full of special details such as the mirror inside the flap door, the interior completely covered in suede and antique brass details. It can be finished on request in any colour of lacquer or veneered wood.
Shown in glossy lacquered structure in CM3 color and Antique Brass handles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Dresser ‘DC 154’ Carlo de Carli, Sormani, 1960 circa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La cassettiera in legno massello disegnata da Calo De Carli per Sormani negli anni '60 rappresenta un'icona dell'arredamento d'epoca, con un mix perfetto di eleganza, preziosità e funzionalità. Questo pezzo di design incarna la maestria artigianale italiana che...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
1960's Modern Light Toned Wood 12 Drawer Standard Dresser w/Unique Hardware
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Modern Light Toned Wood 12 Drawer Standard Dresser. This dresser has unique hardware.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
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
Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.
Geometric credenza...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetai...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak dresser designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Post Modern Black Lacquered Compact Dresser- sold separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W43.5 D21 H27
1980’s Post Modern Black Lacquered Compact Dresser. Dresser features 4 drawers and sits on cylinder legs. Item has been lightly restored and is structurally sound.
Pr...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
Estella Dresser Design by Mehmet Orel for Capella
Located in İnegöl, TR
As Capella, our job is to ensure the perfect harmony between materials and present them to you in the most accurate and harmonious way. We give them a soul and life. This is our firs...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
1954 George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Cabinet Series 4936 Credenza / Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1954 George Nelson for Herman Miller Model 4936 5-Drawer Basic Cabinet Series dresser / credenza. This is a delightfully original piece. The condition over...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
1970s Florence Knoll International 6 Drawer Credenza Dresser with Marble Top
By Florence Knoll, 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
1939 Eliel Saarinen & Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Johnson Four Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous and beautifully restored Eliel Saarinen, J. Robert Swanson, and Pipsan Saarinen Swanson 4-drawer dresser, produced by Johnson Furniture Co. circa 1939. ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
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
Ash Aurora Nightstand Four Drawer Modern Bedside Table/ Chest of Drawers by Arid
By Arid
Located in Albuquerque, NM
The stunning Arora Nightstand is built of solid ash hardwood with a black walnut stand. It has four drawers that all run on the finest soft closing ball bearing glides and is built w...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
American Designer, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak dresser designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Mahogany Leather Tall Chest
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous mahogany dresser or chest of drawers by Ralph Lauren from the modern Hollywood collection. The dresser features a mahogany veneered case with a cream parchment clad front. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Mae Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae dresser by Crump and Kwash.
Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close dr...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
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
Dark Ash Long Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
a sleek seven-drawer dresser made of figured cathedral ash in a dark Earth 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
The Square Dresser. Brazilian Solid Wood and Natural Straw
Located in São Paulo, SP
The dresser from the Square Series - Your sophisticated choice. Combining practicality, contemporary style, and elegance, this dresser is meticulously crafted in solid wood and avail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Bond Burled Wood Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. From our chic burled wood collection—warm mappa wood floats between acrylic legs with stainless steel accents. Six generous drawers showcase naturally occurring patt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dressers
Materials
Lucite, Wood, Burl
1960s Florence Knoll Rosewood Four Drawer Dresser with Marble Top - 3x Available
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Rosewood 4-drawer dresser, model 325, designed by Florence in 1960 for Knoll International. The listed price includes one dresser and we have three available...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble
Black and Gold Dresser by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Luxurious Black and Gold Dresser by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen. Showcasing opulent gold accents on a sleek black finish.
Black and Gold Dresser by Ala...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
1948 Pair of Florence Knoll Associates No. 126 Louvered Dressers/Chests in Maple
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
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
Curved Dresser, Handcrafted by Rafael Calvo using Reclaimed Heart Pine Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Rafael designed and handcrafted the Bacio curved dresser from the reclaimed 100-year-old Heart Pine he salvaged from Manhattan townhomes that would have otherwise been taken to a landfill; it has two gold-painted interior drawers and a non-toxic oil finish with an acrylic base, which gives the illusion of the dresser being suspended in space. Antique Heart Pine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Acrylic, Reclaimed Wood
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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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