Macassar Ebony Dresser

Find many varieties of an authentic macassar ebony dresser available at 1stDibs. A macassar ebony dresser — often made from wood, hardwood and macassar — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage macassar ebony dresser now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the macassar ebony dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A macassar ebony dresser, designed in the Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made macassar ebony dresser has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Giorgio Collection, Henredon and Troy Smith Studio are consistently popular.

A macassar ebony dresser can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,571, while the lowest priced sells for $1,600 and the highest can go for as much as $27,500.

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.