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Mid-Century Modern Hooker Furniture Highboy Dresser
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Classic mid-century highboy dresser by Hooker Furniture featuring sculpted wood drawers and a woven
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$1,950 / item
Mid-Century Rosewood Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage highboy dresser offers plenty of storage in a minimal Mid-Century Modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Highboy Dresser by Thomasville
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Highboy Dresser by Thomasville—elegant design with ample storage and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dressers
Materials
Burl
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Highboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style six-drawer highboy dresser
By Henredon, "Artefacts
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Geometric Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
highboy dresser captures the minimalist beauty of Mid-Century Modern design, with a strong architectural
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Highboy Dresser by Lane Mid-Century Modern Brutalist
By Lane Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Kent Coffey Eloquence Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kent Coffey Eloquence Mid Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest Highboy Dresser. Circa Mid 20th Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Vintage Lane Rhythm Tall Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Mid Century Modern Vintage Lane Rhythm Tall Highboy Dresser
This authentic Mid-Century Modern Lane
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Highboy Dresser by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Elkton, MD
Lane tall chest of drawers in walnut, featuring five drawers. This elegant piece includes discreet horizontal drawer pulls and rests on a classic bracket base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Angled Walnut Highboy Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculpted Angled Walnut Highboy Tall Chest Dresser. Item features raised
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Restored Mid-Century Modern Link Taylor Solid Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in West Chester, PA
An amazing mcm tall chest of seven drawers crafted from solid American Black Walnut wood by Link Taylor. Professionally restored and refinished in satin clear hand rubbed finish. Ori...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Curved Front Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern dresser features a unique curved front with a large hidden drawer on
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Walnut Mid-Century Highboy Dresser
Located in Trenton, NJ
Clean lines, warm wood, and thoughtful storage make this mid-century highboy an effortless upgrade
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Maple 6-Drawer Highboy Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Mid-Century maple highboy dresser / chest with two shallow top drawers and four deeper
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.75 inches high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Edmond J. Spence Highboy Dresser, 1960s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Trenton, NJ
, captures the essence of mid-century modernism while offering ample storage space for all your essentials
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Birch
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century MODERN Walnut DRESSER / Highboy, c. 1960
s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Dresser / Highboy, c. 1960's. This solid dresser offers a ton of storage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Basic Witz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basic Witz Mid Century Walnut 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser. Featuring walnut wood, 5 spacious drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
By Lane Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Inspired Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s.
Feature a monumental
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser by Hooker Furniture
Located in Seattle, WA
This Mid-Century Modern 5-drawer highboy dresser was made by Hooker Furniture, a well known
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut
Cane Gentleman’s Chest / Highboy Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Cane Gentleman’s Chest / Highboy Dresser
A beautifully
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid Century Broyhill Highboy Dresser
By Broyhill
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$1,680 Sale Price
40% Off
1960s Broyhill Premier “Saga" Highboy Dresser - Mid-Century Modern Chest
Located in Seattle, WA
of the most recognizable Mid-Century Modern American furniture lines. Crafted in warm wood tones
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Teak Highboy Dresser Made by Europa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted in the 1960s–70s by Europa, this highboy dresser exemplifies the best of Mid‑Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Highboy Dresser
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 42 wide x 20.75 deep x 56.5
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Amerasia” Style Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Elm
Broyhill Brasilia, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Brass, Highboy, USA, 1960s
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Manhasset, NY
Broyhill Brasilia, Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Brass, Highboy Dresser, USA, 1960s
Modernist
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Five Drawer Highboy Dresser with Brass Accents
By Paul McCobb
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century highboy dresser features hardwood construction, beautiful walnut veneer with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Unagusta
By Unagusta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seamlessly be incorporated with many interior decors. Enjoy! :)
This Mid-Century Modern walnut highboy
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern 4-Drawer Geometric Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
highboy dresser captures the minimalist beauty of Mid-Century Modern design, with a strong architectural
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Sculpted Highboy Dresser. Circa 1960s
Features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Kipp Stewart
Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Mid-Century Modern Kipp Stewart for Drexel “Declaration” Walnut Highboy Dresser, 1960s
An iconic
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dillingham Mid Century Bookmatched Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 48.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chinoiserie "Pagoda" Highboy Dresser By R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and architecturally striking, this mid-century Pagoda highboy dresser by R-Way Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Style Highboy Dresser Chest Double Door
By Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Mid-Century Modern campaign style highboy dresser chest double door compartment Mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1960s Mid Century Walnut Highboy by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Mid-Century Walnut Highboy by Lane
This elegant mid-century walnut highboy, designed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Staccato Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38 wide x 19.5 deep x 54
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Acclaim Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 43.75
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Concave Highboy Dresser by Young Manufacturing Co.
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome two piece mid-century highboy dresser by Young Manufacturing Co., crafted from richly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid Century Burlwood Armoire Highboy Dresser
This armoire measures: 42.25 wide x 18 deep x 58
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Burl
Mid Century MODERN DRESSER Highboy by Stanley Furniture, c. 1960
s
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Dresser by Stanley Furniture Co, c. 1960's, offering five deep and spacious
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Edmond Spence Swedish Tall Highboy Dresser in Mid Century Modern Style
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Edmond Spence Swedish Tall Highboy Dresser in Mid-Century Modern Style
This Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser by Harmony House
By Harmony House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harmony House blends refined craftsmanship with sleek Mid-Century Modern styling. Featuring sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser by BPS of Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic mid-century modern Danish highboy dresser crafted in warm teak by Danish furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Four Drawer Highboy Dresser Dovetail Drawers storage
Located in Seattle, WA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern four drawer dresser. The dresser features gorgeous walnut wood grain
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$1,452 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Diamond Faced Walnut Highboy Dresser by United Furniture
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant Highboy Dresser by United Furniture Co. Six drawers over two large
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Highboy / Dresser by Poul Volther, c. 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Teak highboy / dresser by Poul Volther, Made in Denmark, c. 1960s. This piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Five Drawer Highboy Dresser by United Furniture. C 1960s
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Five-Drawer Highboy Dresser by United Furniture Corp. Circa 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Inlaid Walnut Highboy by Red Lion Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic and well-crafted, this vintage highboy dresser was produced by the talented union builders
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Highboy Dresser
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edmond Spence Mid Century Birch Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 38.5 wide x 20.25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
Stylish Pierre Cardin Highboy Tall Chest of Drawers Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish Pierre Cardin highboy or tall chest of drawers made in formica, wood, aluminium and chrome
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser by Bassett, USA, 20th Century
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
, this walnut highboy dresser captures the essence of mid-century modern design. It’s a piece that will
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Highboy Dresser
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer solid birch highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
Kent Coffey Forum Mid Century Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Forum mid century highboy dresser
Dresser measures: 40 wide x 20.5 deep x 48 inches
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
United Furniture Mid Century Diamond Highboy Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Franklin Park, IL
United Furniture mid century diamond highboy dresser
This dresser measures: 44.25 wide x 20 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$3,295 / item
Merton Gershun Mid Century Modern American of Martinsville Dainia Walnut Highboy
By Merton Gershun
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This professionally restored tall dresser, from American of Martinsville's "Dania" line, was designed by Merton Gershun. It features three lower drawers with louvered fronts, three s...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
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Mid Century Modern Highboy For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern highboy for your home. Frequently made of wood, walnut and metal, every mid century modern highboy was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the mid century modern highboy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century modern highboy bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern highboy over the years, but those crafted by Lane Furniture, Drexel and American of Martinsville are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Highboy?
Prices for a mid century modern highboy start at $1 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $2,000.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Highboy
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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