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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Charming Roberto Cavalli Dresser in Imitation Reptile Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Magnificent dresser designed and signed by Roberto Cavalli for Cavalli Home at the end of the 90s.
The chest of drawers is made on the sides, top and base in a beautiful glossy black lacquered wood and has a beveled shape on both sides. The chest of drawers part is made of reptile skin imitation leather, wheat color.
The two side doors accommodate two shelves upholstered in black velvet, giving an unparalleled touch of eccentricity.
The drawers are adorned with handles bearing the designer's initials, which are also present on the base. Even the two side doors are characterized by two particular handles: the small central body is made of sparkling diamonds, while the two side wings are of a very elegant dark amber color.
The chest of drawers is suitable to complete very important bedrooms. Wanting to complete the set, there are also two smoky colored vanity...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Binario dresser is all about refined simplicity and high quality craftsmanship combined in a contemporary Italian design. Made with premium solid walnut blockboard structure and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
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
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
Chapman Long Dresser, Credenza Maple Navy
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 f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Maitland Smith Contemporary 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith contemporary 5 drawer chest
This chest measures: 37.5 wide x 21 deep x 37 inches high
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Category
2010s Philippine 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
Chapman Long Dresser, Credenza Maple 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
Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Walnut 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
Laurameroni "Maxima" Modern Chest of Drawers in Bronze Liquid Metal
Located in Monza, IT
Wooden chest of drawers with Maxima carved drawers and structure covered in liquid metal bronze. Equipped with 2 external drawers and 2 internal drawers. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Modern Herringbone Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern three drawer herringbone parquetry and mesquite finish mahogany dresser. Each drawer is covered with hair-on-hide and with cast brass handles and self-closing drawers.
Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark 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
Brass
RELEVO Tallboy in custom colors
Located in Frazão, Porto
With a modern style, RELEVO is a tallboy made with a slatted structure while the interior is entirely covered in suede. Relevo is available in any colour or in veneered wood.
Matt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Chest of Drawers in White Rock Crystal and Casted Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The chest of drawers "Kyklos" is made of white rock crystal marquetry with a raw brushed finish.
It has 3 drawers with casted brass decors.
The dresser seats on four cylinder legs f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak Nightstand with Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak Nightstand with Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
The Recamier nightstand is a beautifully designed piece of furni...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Gold Leaf
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak and Lacquer Body + Silver Leaf Hand-Carved Pull
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak and Lacquer Body + Silver Leaf Hand-Carved Pull
The Recamier Nightstand is a beautifully designed piece of furniture that adds a touch of elegance a...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Deborah Lea" Dresser / Credenza, with Leather and Brass accents by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Designed to be noticed and built to last for generations. Our Credenza's strong lines and bold structure are borrowed from the architecture of the Brutalist movement. Solid hardwoods...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
CORALINA dressing table with Ash Avelana Drawers and Antique Brass Handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
Designed to fit the bedrooms in a modern style, the CORALINA dressing table is an elegant piece, made of wood and rich in special details such as the mirror or the handles in antique...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Velo 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 in Italy.
Enhancing the grain of the premium walnut, the precise oil finish is the result of craftsmanship...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pitagora Chest Of Drawers by Ivano Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Lightweight and versatile, this fine chest of drawers is a sculptural piece providing a classic-inspired touch in any interior space. The ebony storage unit is organized in four larg...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Walnut
Desirée Sideboard by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
A combination of solid oak and walnut results in the rich tones of this sideboard whose all-wood construction and lack of decoration nods to the Scandinavian style revisited with Ita...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Floating Lacquered Dresser on Acrylic Legs
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order lacquered 6-drawer dresser on recessed acrylic legs. Shown in white violet color in high gloss finish and acrylic handles in chrome finish. The inside of drawers were f...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
"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
Karin Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting a linear design and an impeccable construction, this dresser brings Scandinavian-style elegance to any home. The sober and elegant structure is handcrafted of solid maple wo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
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
Wood, Glass
Modern Milano Chest in White/Silver Wave Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 4-drawer front, with painted white wood finish on oak. Hand cut glass mosaics in icy white, wispy white silver, and silver decorate the surface in a continuous wave pattern.
There are two metal edge pulls...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Linnea Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Rich in storage potential, the versatile Linnea Dresser delivers minimalist elegance with its Scandinavian-style design handcrafted entirely of solid oak wood. The deliberate lack of...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
DeCastelli Marea 190 Dresser in Copper by Zanellato/Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The traces of time are drawn one on top of another, infused into the changing skin of the rigorous metal forms that define these cabinets and chests. Like the tide (marea in Italian)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Copper
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
Mid-century Modern Style Gray Leather Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The midcentury leather chest of drawers by Ercole home has a 6-drawers, with Painted Ivory wood finish on oak.
Light gray cow leather with hand forged metal frames in pewter patina ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
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
Contemporary Ink Stained Walnut "Debra" Credenza / Dresser by Kate Duncan
By Kate Duncan
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Straight forward and sturdy the Debra credenza is a luxurious take on a classic. Done up in solid North American hardwoods and traditional joinery, this piece finds itself at home in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
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
"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - nickel 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, Nickel
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
Nordic Chest of Drawers
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting pure and simple lines, the Nordic Chest of Drawers represents modern Italian cabinetry at its finest. Handcrafted of solid cherry wood, it features three drawers with a Blumotion slow closing system, whose front panels showcase the wood’s exquisite grains in alternating vertical and horizontal...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Dresser Italian Designed in the Style of Memphis, 1980
Located in London, GB
Four drawers dresser of pyramidal shape, painted in dramatic black and white stripes. The architectural form and gold and silver patterns of the dresser make it dynamic and sculptura...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
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
Transition Style Chest of Drawers with Arched Leg Maison Jansen by Klein
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Transition style chest of drawers with arched legs. It opens with two Coromandel lacquer doors decorated with characters. Rich ornamentation of gilded bronzes: falls, key, ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
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
Custom 6-Drawer White Lacquer Dresser with Acrylic Side Panels
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer white lacquer dresser with acrylic side panels. Customization is available in different sizes, colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Acrylic, Lacquer
Diana Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Rich in storage potential, this large dresser exudes Art Deco glamour with its linear design and contrasting chromatic finishes. The blockboard wood f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Split Walnut Dresser with Brown Patinated Steel by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our split walnut dresser features American black walnut drawer faces and a steel cladding surround that's textured with a mottled acid-etched patte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Durmast and Sucupira Nightstand
Located in Milan, IT
The bold yet harmonious lines characterizing this imposing nightstand exemplify the most exquisite modern taste. The structure is crafted of durmast and sucupira, precious woods turn...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Alfred 3-Drawer Dresser by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
This stunning Alfred Double 3-drawer dresser offers luxurious style to compliment your contemporary or classis decor. The structure in plywood features diamond-shaped quilting and inserts with a burnished brass finish and logoed buttons. Lined drawers on soft metal runners and a brass base and handles with a burnished brass finish combine beautifully with the Rain Forest marble...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Loft 6-Drawer Dresser by Daytona
By Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
In a stunning design, the Loft Double 6-drawer Dresser is composed of a plywood structure and a wooden top in hemp lacquer finish, the base is lacquered effec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Asymmetrical Ash Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
Clean lines enlivened by delicate, asymmetrical edges define the look of this precious dresser handcrafted of solid ash, showcased in its superb natural finish enhanced by hand-appli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Tall Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 3-drawer front, with washed white wood finish on oak.
Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surfac...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Leia Tallboy by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by linear design, smooth sides, and rounded edges, this Scandinavian-style tallboy is handcrafted of solid maple wood with a natural finish and a polished beeswax coati...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Dresser with Polished Brass
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by Italian artisans, the Duilio dresser features a ribbed body and two doors hiding three drawers. The surface is perfect for gathering family ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Napoleon Chest of Drawers Cabinet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Napoleon Chest of Drawers Cabinet by Matteo Cibic is a gorgeous chest of drawers with resin inlay work in chic, geometrical patterns.
India's handicrafts are as multifarious as its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dressers
Materials
Resin
21st Century Fly Case Chest of Drawers by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fly Case literally means "air box". This product line of Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors is inspired by the protective containers used for the transport of fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Established & Sons Tudor Two-Door Cabinet in Red 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
Dorothy Bureau, Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Legs and Shaped Pulls
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Dorothy Bureau is a solid wood chest of drawers with a continuous grain matched waterfall miter from side to top to side. The drawer fronts are gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
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
"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American 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
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