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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Modern Leather Dresser on Milano Metal Base
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Leather Dresser on Milano Metal Base features four doors wrapped in leather, profiled by metal with hand-hammered handle in Antique Brass Patina, and a Rift Oak case with ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
$13,500 / item
Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark 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
Brass
DeCastelli Marea 190 Dresser in Copper by Zanellato/Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The traces of time are drawn one on top of another, infused into the changing skin of the rigorous metal forms that define these cabinets and chests. Like the tide (marea in Italian)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Copper
Custom 6-Drawer White Lacquer Dresser with Acrylic Side Panels
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer white lacquer dresser with acrylic side panels. Customization is available in different sizes, colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Acrylic, Lacquer
Industrial Modern Dresser
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This piece ships free in the continental United States!
Price includes free white glove shipping.
Industrial Modern Dresser - 0916
This In...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
$3,150 / item
Samba Cabinet by Wendell Castle, Late 20th Century, Signed with Impressed WC.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Samba cabinet from the Wendell Castle Collection for Icon Design, late 20th century. Finished on all sides.
Hand carved and stained ash with leather pulls. Signed with WC. The drawe...
Category
1990s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Ash
Modern Pearwood Dresser Nightstand
By Ligne Roset
Located in Pasadena, TX
Modern pearwood dresser
Warm pearwood combined with brushed metal pulls compliment this modern piece.
Two drawers. Two available. Measure: 35".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
$550 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Large Serpentine Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany, this dresser features a distinctive serpentine front that adds a unique touch of sophistication to any room.
The natural wood sandbar finish highlights ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$5,505 / item
Ello Mirrored Bachelor Chest
Located in Toledo, OH
Ello bachelor chest with stainless steel sides mirrored top and sides. One adjustable shelf. 36.5" x 18" deep x 28" tall.
Category
20th Century North American Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror
Jasper End Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Compact yet compelling, the Jasper end table contrasts smooth and textured surfaces, with resin-cast bronze drawers set in an oxidized wood exterior. The simplicity and sleekness of the design belies the wondrous mix of details in each material used delivering a daily dose of bedside luxury.
Material: oxidized white oak cabinet...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Bronze
$6,700 / item
Bond Burled Wood Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. From our chic burled wood collection—warm mappa wood floats between acrylic legs with stainless steel accents. Six generous drawers showcase naturally occurring patt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dressers
Materials
Lucite, Wood, Burl
$3,600 / item
STACKED DRESSER - Modern Wood Detail over Metal Inlay with Drawers and Doors
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
STACKED DRESSER - Modern Wood Detail over Metal Inlay with Drawers and Doors
The Stacked Dresser is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that co...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Oak
Restoration Hardware St. James Five Drawer Dresser
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the St. James Five Drawer Dresser by Restoration Hardware, a stunning addition to any bedroom. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this dresser features five spa...
Category
18th Century American Antique Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Johansson Cabinet End Table Walnut Burl
Located in New York, NY
Lacquered aluminum skin encases the cabinet constructed of wood veneer exteriors & solid wood interiors and finished on all sides. Drawers have solid metal pulls.
Category
Mid-17th Century American Antique Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Guilio Cappelini, Cream Matte Lacquer, Highboy, Italy, 2010s
By Cappellini
Located in Manhasset, NY
Guilio Cappelini, Contemporary Italian, Cream Matte Lacquer, Modern Highboy, Italy, 2010s
A modernist "Brest Notte" model highboy designed by Guilio Cappelini for Cappellini in 2009...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
Dressing Table in White Plastic and Wood with Indirect Lightning
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Beautiful dressing table with a lighted mirror.
Crafted from a combination of plastic, lacquered wood, and decorative materials, this dressing table features a lighted mirror and a ...
Category
1670s Italian Antique Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass Mosaic Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ravenna chest by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with 2-3/8 H platform wood base.
Handcut glass mosaic in grey mirror, silver, mirror, and purple mirror...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Dark Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a wire-brushed white oak in our dark Charcoal finish. This dresser is horizontally configured enabling it to not be an intrusive piece in the space and for the convenience of al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$5,007 / item
Pair of Two-Tone Parchment Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made-to-order, custom pair of two-tone parchment nightstands. Shown in the combination of dark water-gray frames and light fog drawer fronts.
C...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Goatskin
$32,500 / set
Carved and Walnut BW-D1 Dresser by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Carved and Walnut BW-D1 Dresser by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: W 81 x D 52 x H 123 cm.
Materials: Carved, Walnut.
John Eric Byers creates geometrically inspired pieces that are mini...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
$45,596 / item
Large Linen Wrapped Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of elegance and functionality for any modern bedroom. This exquisite piece is meticulously wrapped in luxurious dove white linen, offering a sophisticated texture and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers
Materials
Linen, Wood
$9,585 / item
Sleek Pair of Mirrored Vintage Chests with Gold + Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of modern style mirrored chests or bedside tables. This vintage pair of American three-drawer chests feature clean, modern lines with mirrored panels across each of the three ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Dressers
Materials
Glass, Mirror
KGBL Johansson Dresser
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The delicate frame of the Johansson is achieved with a skin of 3/8" lacquered aluminum encasing a cabinet constructed of highly polished wood veneer exteriors and solid wood interior...
Category
2010s Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
$18,890
6-Drawer White Python Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
6-drawer white python dresser with Lucite side panels. Customization is available in different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Lucite, Wood, Python
$24,500 / item
Frame Dresser Red by Luis Pons
By Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame dresser red by Luis Pons
Dimensions: W 91.5 x D 53.5 x H 112 cm
Materials: Metal, wood, bronzed, hand-crafted
Also available in different colors
Fine crafted wood moldi...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$25,048 / item
Six Drawer Brown Oak Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from oak and finished in a rich brownstone finish, this piece highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain with subtle chevron parquetry. Six spacious drawers provide ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$3,597 / item
Ribbed Geometric Nine Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from pine and finished in a soft Stone Grey, this striking piece features a trapezoidal silhouette inspired by Aztec forms and a ribbed, slatted facade that artfully conceals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$6,564 / item
Six Drawer White Oak Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from oak and finished in a soft white dover finish, this piece highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain with subtle chevron parquetry. Six spacious drawers provide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$2,877 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Light Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a wire-brushed white oak in our light grey oak finish. This dresser is horizontally configured enabling it to not be an intrusive piece in the space and for the convenience of a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$5,007 / item
Light Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Light Oak Modern Dresser with a light whitewashed oak finish, has a simple cubist geometric form with eight drawers, each with soft closing me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$8,715 / item
French Burl Demi Lune Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French Burl Demi Lune Dresser, constructed of hardwood and ash burl veneer under a light, transparent lacquer finish. The brass hardware is ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$6,258 / item
AC11, Solid Walnut Credenza, or Dresser with Bronze Pulls and Dovetail Joinery
Located in Newburgh, NY
This handmade credenza or dresser console features bronze pulls, dovetail joinery and a blackened steel base. The AC11 stands with confidence and add...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Bronze, Steel
1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5221 8-Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 5221 dresser from the Thin Edge series, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1953. This piece was produced in the United States and dates back to the 1950s....
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Matteo Cibic Petineuse Lacquered MDFMirror Fabric Scapin Collezioni
By Matteo Cibic
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Bi Petineuse, design by Matteo Cibic, product by Scapin Collezioni
Elegant and sophisticated, BI is a luxury and dreamy petineuse. The gravity of the structure is contrasted by th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mirror
Modern Danish Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Danish dresser, the stylish design, replete with six Danish cord-wrapped drawer fronts and bleached oak veneers adds style to the classic tone a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
$9,904 / item
Modern Leather Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather front chest of drawers, with three hand-woven leather drawer fronts in Moore & Giles Hudson smoke possesses richness, dim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,708 / item
1953 George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Series 5221 Rosewood Dresser Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1953 production Model 5221 Thin Edge dresser / cabinet, designed by George Nelson, produced by Herman Miller. Notably, this example was specified in the mo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Jack Cartwright for Founders Six Drawer Walnut Highboy Dresser Refinished
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Walnut Six Drawer Highboy Dresser, designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture in 1965. It has a case of walnut and features six drawers that have Dovetail Joints. I...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Base Solid Wood Bedside table, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Its linear simplicity fits perfectly a contemporary, timeless interior design. You can pair it with the dresser M-130 which comes from the same collection. The bedside table it’s cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1960s David Parmelee for Founders Eight Drawer Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Rosewood Chest of Drawers, designed in 1960 by David Parmelee for Founders Furniture. This piece dates to the early 1960s. It has a top drawer with dividers that is felt-li...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak Nightstand with Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER NIGHTSTAND - Modern Oak Nightstand with Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
The Recamier nightstand is a beautifully designed piece of furni...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Gray Eight Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Light Gray Weaved Eight Drawer Dresser. With a light gray weaved vinyl wrapped frame, oak secondary wood drawer construction, soft close dr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$7,470 / item
Atlantic Dresser by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Solid walnut with inlaid brass details.
Bent brass drawer pulls.
Fabric lined drawers by request at an additional fee.
Oil and wax finish.
Dimensions: 34" H x 42" W x ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$7,275 / item
Diana Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Rich in storage potential, this large dresser exudes Art Deco glamour with its linear design and contrasting chromatic finishes. The blockboard wood f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$8,730 / item
Custom 9-Drawer Python Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 9-drawer Python dresser with Lucite side panels
Currently out of stock but available for custom order in different sizes and colors. Inquire with Venfield about estimated p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Python, Lucite
$29,500 / item
1950s Florence Knoll Brazilian Rosewood Double Six Drawer Dresser w/ Marble Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Double Dresser, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1958. This example dates to the late 1950s and features a rich Brazilian Rosewood Veneer. The wooden c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Solid Oak Dresser – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
The BEAM Series Solid Oak Drawer Dresser is designed to offer both aesthetic appeal and functionality in your home. Crafted from durable and uniquely textured oak wood, this solid wo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
$3,165
Chapman Small Storage Dresser Cabinet Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
One unit or four? Doors or drawers? Go sexy with black and walnut or keep it light and fun with maple and pink? The chapman credenza allows you the freedom to choose exactly what sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
1948 Pair of Florence Knoll Associates No. 126 Louvered Dressers/Chests in Maple
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of No. 126 louvered maple dressers, designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll Associates circa 1948. These are exceptionally rare and early examples ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Maple
Solid Oak Dresser – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
The BEAM Series Solid Oak Drawer Dresser is designed to offer both aesthetic appeal and functionality in your home. Crafted from durable and uniquely textured oak wood, this solid wo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
$3,165
Napoleon Chest of Drawers Cabinet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Napoleon Chest of Drawers Cabinet by Matteo Cibic is a gorgeous chest of drawers with resin inlay work in chic, geometrical patterns.
India's handicrafts are as multifarious as its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dressers
Materials
Resin
$18,730 / item
2022 Giulio Cappellini Brest Notte Chest of Drawers / Bedside Cabinet in Lacquer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Brest Notte Cabinet with 2 drawers made of melamine plated hard board panels on a metal base with a mud grey polish lacquer finish...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Solid Oak Dresser – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
The BEAM Series Solid Oak Drawer Dresser is designed to offer both aesthetic appeal and functionality in your home. Crafted from durable and uniquely textured oak wood, this solid wo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
$3,165
Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted by expert hands in Italy with premium solid walnut, oil finish. A sturdy and durable design piece that wil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Solid Oak Long Dresser – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
The BEAM Series Solid Oak Drawer Dresser is designed to offer both aesthetic appeal and functionality in your home. Crafted from durable and uniquely textured oak wood, this solid wo...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Italian modern wooden chest of drawers with visible joints La Casa Bella, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden chest of drawers with visible joints La Casa Bella, 1970s
Chest of drawers entirely made of wood with two drawers. The shelves are made of wooden beams that fit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Credenza, Cabinet, Console in Dark Wood Veneer by Joel Escalona
Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.
Geometric Credenza...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$8,636 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1960s Florence Knoll Brazilian Rosewood Double 6-Drawer Dresser w/ Marble Top
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Double Dresser, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1958. This example dates to the 1960s and features a rich Brazilian Rosewood Veneer. The wooden case s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Tall Vintage Tall Teak Wood Campaign Highboy Chest in Style of Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Campaign chest that features Thirteen drawers with original brass hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
$2,300 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Gilbert Rohde 3-Drawer Dresser in Mahogany and Leatherette Refinished
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3-drawer dresser with a black and white checkerboard facade, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection in 1941. The chest features three padded drawers ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Dressers
Materials
Steel
Modern dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern dressers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dressers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dressers made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dressers, popular names associated with this style include Erbanisteria Roberto Gambella, Crump and Kwash, Ercole Home, and Luis Pons. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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