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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood ...
Category

2010s North American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Staccato Brutalist Dresser and Mirror by Lane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Nine-drawer dresser with matching wall mirror from Lane’s Staccato collection. Three-dimensional mosaic relief front in various wood veneers. Heat-stamped Lane mark inside drawer wit...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Italian Contemporary Green Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Dresser
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful dresser designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in emerald colored Murano glass. It i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Bertu Dressers, Santa Fe Modern Dresser, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Santa Fe Modern Dresser is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made in maple (or the wood of your choice)...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple

Sculptural Japanese-Inspired Wooden Tall Dresser by Studio POA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hachiroku, an evolution of Studio POA's Tariko nightstand, has an exaggerated shape and irregular drawers, resembling the act of stones tumbling, breaking, and making new interlo...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash

Ira Solid Wood and Leather Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Ira Dresser by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / leather wrapped or solid wood drawer faces / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Cut Steel

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Mustard Yellow Lacquer Solid Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Floating Square Dresser
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Floating Square Dresser embodies the perfect balance between visual lightness and material strength. In this version, the classic design of the Square line gains a new gesture: w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

A pair of Bernhardt Salka Selenite Crystal nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of Bernhardt, selenite crystal dressers or nightstands… wrapped in beautiful, glowing crystals and with high gloss white lacquer tops with stainless steel drawer pul...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Crystal

Modern Walnut 3-Drawer Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern walnut 3-drawer dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each piece is hand-made with solid walnut and finished with a beautiful matte commercial g...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Murano Sideboard: A Jewel of Glass and Brass Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This Murano sideboard is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, blending birch, brass, and Murano glass into a stunning piece of furniture. The sideboard features hand-painted and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

ZOË Dresser by AMBROZIA, Solid Pebble Oak, Quartzite Stone Dull Champagne
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Zoë Dresser is a contemporary heirloom, designed and handcrafted by AMBROZIA Furniture Studio in Canada. With its floating silhouette and sculptural presence, it is built in soli...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dressers

Materials

Quartz, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Chrome, Nickel

Lawrence Peabody Teak Dresser 2202P for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
designer: Lawrence Peabody Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Teak, brass Dimensions H: 30.5...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Phillip Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip Dresser by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / blackened steel pulls and base / hand shaped solid wood feet / hand rubbed oil finish / premium...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm 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

Wood, Plywood

Modern Yellow Four Door Sideboard with Murano Glass Available - Made in Italy
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite four-door yellow modern sideboard is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a beautiful birch wood fram...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern Black Eight Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
With polished brass hardware showcases the distinctive texture of black lacewood veneer that is enhanced by a deep ebony finish. The streamlined design features eight drawers, each a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Model 03 – Modern Solid Wood Dresser Credenza w/ Painted Steel and Leather
By Koba
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Model 03 is our most versatile creation of Series 01. Capable of filling the role of a dresser, credenza or sideboard. Drawing inspiration from Mid Century cabinetry, Model 03 is our...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Alton Leather and Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Alton Highboy by Crump and Kwash Features a solid wood case / oiled or acrylic finish / leather wrapped drawer fronts / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid m...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

White Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made with solid white oak and finished with a beautiful matt...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Wide Pacific Dresser by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid blackened ash with turned copper legs and drawer pulls and solid walnut with turned brass legs and pulls. Fabric lined drawers by request at an additional fee. Wat...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Copper

Modern Venetian Fresco Glass Fuchsia Gold Chest - Four Drawers by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Venetian Fresco Fuschia and Gold Chest of Four Drawers features a white lacquered wood finish with drawer fronts in hand-painted Venetian Fresco glass in fuchsia and gold. The ch...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers from Costantini, Baccello
Located in New York, NY
Baccello lacquered solid wood Modern minimal modular drawers from Costantini. Each unit measures 20" x 20" x 5" high. 6 units as shown. Each one...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

ZHU Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Enhancing the traditional values of unconstraint simplicity of forms, this dresser is a superb expression of impeccable workmanship. The linear solid ash frame has six drawers in dif...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

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

Mae Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae dresser by Crump and Kwash. Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close dr...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Pair of bedside tables in walnut and stone effect glass handmade
Located in Guazzora, IT
This pair of handcrafted bedside tables, entirely handmade in Italy, represents an example of excellence in furniture design and workmanship. Each bedside table features two drawers...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Red Lacquer Solid Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Modern Large White Lacquer Dresser with Long Black Handles
Located in Pasadena, CA
This white lacquered dresser from the 1980s, reminiscent of the Roger Rougier style, boasts a unique feature: contrasting black handle accents adorning six stairs-stepped drawers . ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Aubergine Lacquer Smoked Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Alfred 3-Drawer Dresser 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

Modern Églomisé Glass White Dust Chest in Gray Walnut 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

Celato Chest of Drawers in Brass by De Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Celato is a reference to what is concealed to keep a memory intact; it’s an archetype in which beauty is revealed in stages. A monolithic appearance makes Celato a contemporary menhi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Chest of drawers, sapphire blue antique murano glass, gold leaf, brass, availabl
Located in Guazzora, IT
**Murano Glass Three-Drawer Chest** Introducing the Murano Glass Three-Drawer Chest - a stunning fusion of art, design, and craftsmanship that encapsulates the timeless elegance o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Nami Dresser - Oak Veneer Chest of Drawers with Interior Jewelry Storage
Located in Baguim Do Monte, PT
Nami Dresser - Oak Veneer Chest of Drawers with Interior Jewelry Storage The Nami Chest of Drawers is a beautifully rounded piece that combines form and function. Crafted from oak v...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Charles Cases
Located in Chicago, IL
Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Maxalto Charles Cases, Nicely sized, minimal modern cabinets by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia's Maxalto line. Each long and low case features three ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian 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

1980s Mirrored Armoire
Located in Denton, TX
1980s mirrored armoire with brass accents in the style of Ello. Giant storage space for clothes, shoes, and purses while also a full size functional m...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetai...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern Black Oak Dresser Cabinet in Charcoal Finish
Located in North York, ON
Introduce sophisticated storage to your space with this modern dresser cabinet. The rich black charcoal stain finish beautifully showcases the natural oak wood grain. Unique carved f...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

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

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Dark Coral Lacquer Light Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

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

Tannic Acid Dresser - French Oak with gradient
Located in Eindhoven, NL
‘Never use steel nails in Oak‘ was the advice of Banken’s grandfather. He was a carpenter and blacksmith and forms the basis of this project. Oak contains high concentrations of tannic acid, which turns dark blue when it’s exposed to steel. The same happens with steel, as a result of a chemical reaction between red iron oxide and tannic acid. To accelerate this normally undesirable process the elements that cause this natural transition are applied in liquid form on the other material. Oak drawers are treated with red iron oxide, the rust of steel. Different shades of blue become visible by the intensity of rust. The ratio of drawers is based on the “plastic number” of Hans Dom van der Laan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Modern Semainire Made of Tarnished Brass with Rotating Walnut Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A modern take on a semainier, complete with vanity mirror and nine variable depth drawers, provides ample storage for all things. The top drawer, conveniently slim, is the ideal space for watches, ties or jewelry. Different from traditional cabinets...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel, Brass

Italian Contemporary White Murano Glass, Brass and Wood Dresser
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful dresser designed and handcrafted by us with structure and interior in solid wood, legs and finishes in brass and tops and decorations in warm white colored Murano glass. I...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Grasscloth Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie long dresser or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful lacquered grasscloth, with original Asian-inspired brass hardwa...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Light Pistachio Lacquer Solid Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Walnut Orange Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Modern Dresser in Oak by Lawrence Peabody, 6 Drawer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence peabody oak dresser - 2201P : The Peabody Collection This Lawrence Peabody Oak dresser for Craft Associates Furniture is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pi...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Sideboard, Credenza, Console in Warm Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.  Geometric credenza...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Taliesin Dresser Mirror by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare mahogany dresser and mirror set by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage-Henredon. The dresser features ten drawers with recessed handles, complemented by a mirror adorned with Wri...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Style White Oak Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mid-Century Modern white oak dresser is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is hand-made with solid white oak and ...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

Modern brown wooden walnut bronze Cabinet
Located in Riga, LV
Meticulously designed and made to order, this furniture piece embodies elegance and boasts the finest craftsmanship. Crafted from rich walnut wood, the sideboard features a striking...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Modern brown wooden walnut bronze Cabinet
Modern brown wooden walnut bronze Cabinet
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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

1950s George Nelson No. 4000 Series Three Drawer Steel Frame Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Steel Frame No 4000 Series Dresser, initially designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1954. Its model number is 4013. It features a frame of white powder-coated bent...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel, Iron

Roche Bobois Leather Top Vanity Dresser, Luigi Gorgoni
Located in Culver City, CA
A little Italian glam meets quiet luxury in this sculptural dresser by architect-designer Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois. Designed as part of the “Vanity” bedroom collection, this pi...
Category

2010s French Modern Dressers

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary 14-Drawer Chest with a Wenge Finish Lacquer Fronts By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sleek and functional chest of drawers is a beautiful example of modern design and customization. The main structure is crafted from wood with a deep, dark wenge finish that give...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in solid walnut top and walnut body veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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