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What makes a dresser mid-century?
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A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Mid Century Modern Highboy Dresser Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Bassett tall dresser/highboy/chest of drawers circa 1960’s. Featuring
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Highboy Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern cherry highboy dresser featuring striking slanted drawer fronts and unique
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
An outstanding example of mid-century craftsmanship, this walnut highboy dresser combines
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Bassett 5 Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bassett Furniture 5 Drawer Tall Dresser. Drawers are just over 6" deep making this a perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Cherry Lowboy by Bassett Furniture
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern cherry lowboy dresser from Bassett’s distinctive “Supine Line,” featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Mid Century MODERN WALNUT Petite DRESSER by Bassett Furniture Co., c. 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Petite Dresser by Bassett Furniture Co., c. 1960's. This thoughtful piece takes
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
