Lane Brutalist Dresser
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dressers
Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Credenzas
Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Resin, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Wood
20th Century American Brutalist Credenzas
Ash, Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
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Lane Brutalist Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Lane Brutalist Dresser?
Lane Furniture for sale on 1stDibs
When the first iteration of the Lane Furniture company began to produce its now-famous Lane cedar chests in the early 20th century, the family behind the brand was unsure of how successful they’d be, so they initially didn’t bother adding their name to the offerings.
The manufacturer was off to a modest start but the family was industrious: The Lanes were made up of farmers and contractors who’d built more than 30 miles of the Virginian railroad. They owned a cotton mill and purchased thousands of acres of land in Campbell County, Virginia, where the Virginian railroad was intended to cross the main line of the Southern Railway.
The Lanes hoped to start a town in this region of the state, and by 1912, streets for the town of Altavista had been laid out and utility lines were installed. In the spring of that year, John Lane purchased a defunct box factory at a bankruptcy auction. His son, Edward Hudson Lane, was tasked with the manufacturing of the cedar “hope” chests for which the Lane family would become known, even though the company was initially incorporated as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company.
The Standard Red Cedar Chest Company struggled in its early days but introduced an assembly system at its small factory after securing a contract with the federal government to produce ammunition boxes made of pine during World War I. The company prospered and applied mass-production methods to its cedar-chest manufacturing after the war, and, in 1922, rebranding as the Lane Company, it implemented a national advertising campaign to market its products.
Ads tied the company’s strong cedar hope chests to romance. Anchored by copy that read “The gift that starts the home,” the campaign rendered a Lane cedar chest a necessary purchase for young women to store linens, clothing and keepsakes as they prepared to marry.
Wartime production during World War II had Lane producing aircraft parts. In the 1950s, the family-owned company began to branch out into manufacturing tables, bedroom pieces and other various furnishings for the entire home. Today, the brand’s vintage mid-century furniture — which includes the Perception, Tuxedo and Acclaim collections — is highly sought after.
Designed by Andre Bus, Lane’s Acclaim furniture collection of coffee tables, end tables, dressers and more has been compared to Drexel’s wildly popular Declaration series for its blend of traditional craftsmanship and the impeccably clean contours that are frequently associated with the best of mid-century modern design.
Ads for the Acclaim line suggested that it included “probably the best-selling table in the world.” Before its offerings expanded to include items for the bedroom and dining room, Lane was primarily known for its tables and case pieces — there are side tables, coffee tables and more created by Bus in the Acclaim collection, each sporting graceful tapered legs and dovetail inlays.
Later, during the 1960s, Lane offered handsome modular wall units created by the likes of Paul McCobb, an award-winning Massachusetts-born designer best known for his work at Directional.
The company was acquired by United Furniture Industries in 2017 and became particularly well-known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022 United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane.
Vintage Lane furniture is generally characterized by relatively neutral styles, which are versatile in different kinds of interiors, as well as good quality woods and careful manufacturing. All of these attributes have made Lane one of the most recognizable names in American furniture.
Browse storage cabinets, side tables and other vintage Lane furniture on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Dressers for You
Antique, new and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror.
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024United Furniture took over Lane Furniture in 2017. After that, the furniture maker became well known among contemporary consumers for its upholstered furniture. In 2022, United abruptly closed and ceased operations at Lane due to financial problems. Find a collection of Lane Furniture pieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, Lane Furniture was made in the USA. The American furniture maker produced most of its pieces at factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi. However, Lane Furniture stopped manufacturing pieces in 2022. Shop a large selection of Lane furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.