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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
American Modern Chest of Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic early 20th century American modernist chest with four drawers with wide wooden pulls, and all with a beautiful timeless ivory painted finish that blends seamlessly into myriad...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
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
Taupe RELEVO Tallboy with Six Drawers
Located in Frazão, Porto
Relevo Tallboy has a modern style, with six drawers to simplify storage and keeping the elegance of the bedroom.
Matte lacquered structure in CM8 color with lined interior drawers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
French Rococo Style Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Rococo style commode, this unusual modern chest with a navy lacquer and bombé form. The serpentine top above a gently swelling set of three...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
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
21st Century Wynwood Night Table in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Essential element for a bedroom with a sober and refined contemporary style, Wynwood night table is made of solid beech wood dyed Smokey Grey, in line with the metropolitan spirit th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Blue Bird Eye Stained Wood Leaf & Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Blue Bird Eye Stained Wood Leaf & Brass Details Malala Chest of Drawers
The beautiful Malala chest of drawers chooses to be different — it’s a uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted by expert hands in Italy with premium solid walnut, oil finish. A sturdy and durable design piece that wil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Neri & Hu Dressing Table 'The Narcissist' Swarovski Crystals and Oak by BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dressing Table designed by Neri & Hu in 2011.
Manufactured by BD Barcelona.
The Narcissist is designed in China and is manufactured in Barcelona. It seems to be totally the oppos...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dressers
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum, Iron
Phillip Highboy Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip highboy dresser by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / solid steel pulls and base / hand shaped solid wood feet / hand rubbed oil finish / p...
Category
2010s North American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Modern Walnut Nightstand
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern walnut nightstand is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid walnut and finished w...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Artistica Contemporary Modern Hall Chest 2 Drawer Geometric Dresser Console
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage hall chest or dresser from Artistica featuring rectangular form with clean modern lines and nailhead accented drawers. Color is bluish grey.
The Artistica brand dates back almost 40 years, to a small workshop in downtown Los Angeles, where a group of talented artisans designed simple, yet elegant iron occasional tables that were forged and finished by hand. That craftsmanship and commitment to exceptional design remains the touchstone for the brand.
Today, Artistica Home...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
Chest of Drawers Featuring Four 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 two large drawers in oak veneer.
The chest comes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
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. S...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Each piece of the Booleanos collection recreates an optical illusion that blurs the line between two...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Tall Vintage Tall Teak Wood Campaign Highboy Chest in Style of Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Campaign chest that features Thirteen drawers with original brass hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
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
Vintage Lizardskin / Snakeskin Reptile Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Reptile skin dresser/commode with 4 drawers. Designed in France.
Brass stud details and carved legs. Brass hardware.
Made in Italy paper lining inside each drawer.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Wenge
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
Contemporary Neutral Hues Chest of Drawers in Bird Eye Wood & Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
The Matrioska Chest of Drawers is a visual wonder — from its exquisite workmanship to its bold impact. The exceptional design of this modern storage allows it to become a centerpiece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
e15 Fatima Dresser with Stainless Steel Base by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
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
e15 Imari Chest of Drawers by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The solid wood chest of drawers IMARI expresses e15’s refined simplicity coupled with quality craftsmanship in its furniture. IMARI blends superbly with the beds MO or NOAH.
Pleas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
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
STACKED DRESSER - Modern Wood Detail over Metal Inlay with Drawers and Doors
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
STACKED DRESSER - Modern Wood Detail over Metal Inlay with Drawers and Doors
The Stacked Dresser is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that co...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.
Geometric Credenza...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Oslo Sideboard in Ash by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Refresh your dining room or bedroom with the simply streamlined Oslo sideboard. Open holes replace traditional hardware in this unique design. Free of h...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Ash
Laura Trenchard Small Modern Walnut Dresser for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard
Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Maple, Walnut
Dimensions
H: 30.25 (76.84cm)
L: 37 (93.98...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
21st Century Matteo Cibic Petineuse Lacquered MDFMirror Fabric Scapin Collezioni
By Matteo Cibic
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
Contemporary Black, White, Green Console with Gold 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
Exotic Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawer Units from Costantini, Baccello
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Each one of these units is identical in shape but highlights the natural variations of the Argentine Rosewood from which they are made. Combine them to make a functional storage unit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Liliale Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftmanship shines through the Liliale solid wood dresser. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, it is made by exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
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
Modern Pearwood Dresser Nightstand
By Ligne Roset
Located in Pasadena, TX
Modern pearwood dresser
Warm pearwood combined with brushed metal pulls compliment this modern piece.
Two drawers. Two available. Measure: 35".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
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 Industrial modern dresser is made i...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
Lawrence Peabody Oak Dresser, 2201P, Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: Oak, Brass
dimensions
H: 30.5" (77.47cm)
L: 42.75" (108.59...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
ZHU Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Enhancing the traditional values of unconstraint simplicity of forms, this dresser is a superb expression of impeccable workmanship. The linear solid ash frame has six drawers in dif...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Eleva Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Eleva solid wood drawer combines refined Italian design and skilled craftsmanship. The front doors, made of premium solid walnut with acrylic finish, create an intriguing contras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Organic Darkened Black Walnut Dresser with Black Metal Handles
Located in Hobart, NY
Darkened Black Walnut and light walnut microslab dresser with 6 drawers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Tannic Acid Dresser - French Oak with gradient
Located in Eindhoven, NL
‘Never use steel nails in Oak‘ was the advice of Banken’s grandfather. He was a carpenter and blacksmith and forms the basis of this project. Oak contains high concentrations of tannic acid, which turns dark blue when it’s exposed to steel. The same happens with steel, as a result of a chemical reaction between red iron oxide and tannic acid. To accelerate this normally undesirable process the elements that cause this natural transition are applied in liquid form on the other material.
Oak drawers are treated with red iron oxide, the rust of steel. Different shades of blue become visible by the intensity of rust. The ratio of drawers is based on the “plastic number” of Hans Dom van der Laan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Modern Contemporary Customised Dresser with 8 Drawers, High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized dresser with eight drawers, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin.
These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless d...
Category
2010s German Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Serge Credenza by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Antique Solid Bronze Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Informed by the refined craftsmanship of mid-century Italian design, the Serge Credenza features sculptural two-legged brackets, with a gently tapered silhouette and articulated edge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Velo Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Velo solid wood dresser is the result of passion, skills, and refined craftsmanship. It features a structure in solid walnut blockboard and drawers in antique oak with a slightly inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Lawrence Peabody Teak Dresser 2202P for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Teak, brass
Dimensions
H: 30.5...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Shear Dresser
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
One of the first pieces of our Shear collection that uses a super soft hand dyed straight hair lamb shearling from Italy. Solid white oak casing and hand carved joinery and brass acc...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
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
Custom 6-Drawer Reverse Painted Glass Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer reverse painted glass dresser with Lucite side panels. Custom orders are available for different sizes, colors and hardware. COM ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer, Glass, Lucite
Contemporary Blue, White, Black, Green Console with gold 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
Celato Chest of Drawers in Brass by De Castelli
By DeCastelli
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Oslo Dresser in Cherry by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Simplicity and beauty intersect in this modern interpretation of a tradition design. Our Oslo cherry dresser features three deep dovetailed drawers nestled in an open frame. The draw...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Trama e ordito Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
All Dale Italia's distinctive style and craftsmanship come through in these contemporary furniture solutions for the sleeping area. The solid wood dressers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Judith Leiber Custom Designed Snakeskin Cabinet.
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber Custom designed cabinet for the Madison Avenue store.
The custom 10 drawer cabinet with a Faux snakeskin print is a backdrop for the exquisite
designed Gold Handbag d...
Category
1990s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Modern Industry Long 6-Drawer Dresser in Oxidized Walnut
Located in Downers Grove, IL
Made from sequentially cut pieces of wide solid walnut this long, low, 6-drawer dresser was an exercise in matching grain. Drawer fronts are a bookmatched mirror image of the top, wi...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal, Steel
Liliale Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftmanship shines through the Liliale solid wood dresser. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, it is made by exp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Colore Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftsmanship shines through the Colore solid wood dressers. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, they are made by expert hands from high-quality so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Nancy Corzine Modern English Walnut Wave Front Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern wave front eight-drawer highboy chest of drawers
In the manner of Edmond Spence
By Nancy Corzine
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
English walnut in high glo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Modern Églomisé Glass White Dust Chest in Gray Walnut by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The églomisé white dust chest of drawer / dresser by Ercole Home has a 4-drawer, with stained gray finish on walnut. Hand painted églomisé glass panels...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Glass
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