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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Frame Dresser by Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame dresser by Luis Pons Dimensions: W 119.5 x D 53.5 x H 76 cm Materials: lacquer, metal, wood, brushed, coldipainted, hand-crafted Also available in different colors. Fin...
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2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Illusion Dresser Mirror by Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Illusion dresser mirror by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 119 x D 53 x H 76 cm. Materials: glass, metal, wood, bronzed,hand-crafted, painted. Also available in different colors. The traditional french mirror cabinet...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

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

1950s George Nelson for Herman Miller Thin Edge Rosewood 5-Drawer Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 5-drawer 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. C...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

Linnea Dresser by Erika Gambella
Located in Milan, IT
Rich in storage potential, the versatile Linnea Dresser delivers minimalist elegance with its Scandinavian-style design handcrafted entirely of solid oak wood. The deliberate lack of...
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2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Ebony and Cherry Dresser
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite dresser echoing clear classic inspiration is distinctive for its soft lines and precious materials. The graceful silhouette in cherry and Makassar ebony boasts the str...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Cherry, Ebony

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.
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Grace Dressing Table, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace dressing table - Royal Stranger Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 45 cm Materials: Lacquered wood, brass Available in different colors: Pink and Royal red, mint and Royal green, light...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Handmade Low Commode with Pyrography by Jiří Krejčiřík
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade low commode with Pyrography by Jirí Krejcirík Dimensions: 130 x 50 x 77 cm Material: Birch wood Also available in other materials and dimensions. The furniture is insp...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Birch

Illusion Dresser by Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Illusion dresser by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 91.5 x D 53.5 x H 112 cm Materials: glass, metal, wood, bronzed, hand-crafted, cold-painted. Also available in different colors. ...
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2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

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 ...
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1670s Italian Antique Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

1960s Florence Knoll Brazilian Rosewood Double 6-Drawer Dresser w/ Marble Top
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

Illusion Dresser Ultramarine Blue by Luis Pons
Located in Geneve, CH
Illusion dresser ultramarine blue by Luis Pons. Dimensions: W 119 x D 53 x H 76 cm. Materials: glass, metal, wood, bronzed,hand-crafted, painted Also available in different colors. The traditional french mirror cabinet...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Walnut Suzy Wong Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut suzy wong cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: lampakanai, rattan, walnut. Also available in maple. Dimensions: 50 cm x 100 cm x H 160 cm. W...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Dressers

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Maple Suzy Wong Cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple suzy wong cabinet by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, rattan, maple. Also available in walnut. Dimensions: 50 cm x 100 cm x H 160 cm Woven pa...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Dressers

Materials

Rattan, Maple

Luis Pons, Original Frame Dresser
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame dresser. FRA-02 frame collection. Design by Luis Pons. Limited edition, signed and numbered. Six drawers dresser featuring a walnut finish interior. Antique bronze steel legs. Dark finish frame segments with gold accents (shown in dark lacquer exterior frames). Measures: 36” W x 44” H x 21” D. 92 cm W x 112 cm H x 54 cm D. Frame: Through functional explorations of the classic frame molding, the frame collection probes the duality of surface and substance. No longer limited to corners or edges, the molding transforms from a peripheral enhancement of furniture’s surface to a global covering that redefines its substance. Luis Guillermo Pons is an award-winning designer and the founder of Luis Pons D-LAB, an architecture and design firm based in Miami, Florida.  He is “interested in design that really speaks to people who want to engage in a conversation with it, design whose ultimate purpose is revealed by the user, design that allows for the possibility of change, design that touches the senses.” A native of Caracas, Venezuela, Pons’ design vision extends to different areas of design, encompassing everything from interior design to the design of jewelry, objects furniture and illumination.    Pons’ designs have been featured in leading domestic and international publications including Architectural Digest, Arquitectura Y Disen~o, Architecture & Wohnen, Balthazar L’Magazine de l’Homme, Casas, Elle De´cor, Hotel Design, House & Garden, Interior Design, Metropolitan Home and Vogue. His works appear in numerous design books, including The Tropical Modern House (Rizzoli) and Miami Interiors (Taschen) and have been featured at leading international art and design expositions, including Art Basel, (Basel, Switzerland and Miami, USA) and the International Furniture Fair (Milan, Italy). Luis Pons D-LAB’s projects include private residences, hotels, and commercial properties. Pons’ furniture collections include “Frame,” the “Beach Collection,” “Illusion” and the “Panama Collection” (created especially for the Guanhani Resort, St. Bart’s).  His lighting, jewelry and other design collections include “Mutables” “Rain” and “Uno.” A frequent guest on television, Pons himself was host and presenter of “Asi´ se Hace” (“This is how it’s done”), the first-ever home improvement...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Lateral Dresser Metal and Hardwood Dresser with Brass Inlay and Hot Rolled Steel
Located in North Branch, NY
The Lateral dresser is a traditional four-drawer dresser unit with clean lines and the highest levels of material and craftsmanship. The frame of the unit...
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2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Base Solid Wood Bedside Table, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
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

Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Refined simplicity coupled with high-quality craftsmanship, the dresser M-115 it’s a stunning piece of contemporary Italian design. Made of premium solid walnut and wengé details, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Wenge

Contemporary David Francis Furniture Venice Four-Drawer Dresser
By David Francis
Located in Sacramento, CA
Contemporary four-drawer orange “Venice” dresser by American furniture maker David Franics Furniture. Hand painted rattan and wood frame with accents of rawhide bindings. Versatile a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood, Paint

Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet, with six very spacious drawers each.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Tall Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 3-drawer front, with washed white wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surfac...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Solid Oak 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

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

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Custom Ostrich Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Elegant custom dresser made of cream colored ostrich skin. This unique piece was produced by R&Y Augousti with authentic ostrich skins.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dressers

Materials

Animal Skin

Trama e ordito Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A sturdy timeless dresser, designed and made in Italy with premium solid walnut with sawn effect, oil finish. Handcrafted with passion and expertise, this dresser it’s the result of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Henredon Flame Mahogany Commode 10 Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Henredon Flame Mahogany Commode 10 Drawer Chest Dresser This chest measures: 52 wide x 22 deep x 39 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail a...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

G.11 Dresser / Ebonized Walnut with Lacquer by Lusano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Grant Dresser is minimal in form yet rich in refinement. A walnut frame surrounds satin lacquer drawers, their seamless push-to-open design accented with leather inlay on the upp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
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

e15 Imari Chest of Drawers by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The solid wood chest of drawers IMARI expresses e15’s refined simplicity coupled with quality craftsmanship in its furniture. IMARI blends superbly with the beds MO or NOAH. Pleas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Laura Trenchard Small Modern Walnut Dresser for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Maple, Walnut Dimensions H: 30.25 (76.84cm) L: 37 (93.98...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Atlantic Dresser by Volk
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

Restoration Hardware St. James Five Drawer Narrow Dresser
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the St. James Five Narrow Drawer Dresser by Restoration Hardware, a elegant addition to any bedroom. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this dresser features fi...
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18th Century American Antique Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Customizable Oval Chest of Drawers In Sahara Black Ceramic Ash Grey Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in walnut top, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal groov...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic

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

Oslo Dresser in Cherry by Studio Moe
Located in Portland, OR
Simplicity and beauty intersect in this modern interpretation of a tradition design. Our Oslo cherry dresser features three deep dovetailed drawers nestled in an open frame. The draw...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Cherry

1960s Florence Knoll Walnut 5-Drawer Dresser with Marble Top, Model 326 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Florence Knoll Walnut 5-drawer dresser, model 326-2, designed by Florence Knoll in 1960 for Knoll International. This example dates to the 1960s. The chest features a highl...
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Aluminum, Steel

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

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Walnut Majong Console by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut majong console by LK Edition Dimensions: 260 x 125 x H 60 cm Materials: Walnut with a glossy varnish. Also available in oak. It is with the sense of detail and requirement...
Category

2010s French Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Connect Floating Dresser
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Connect Floating Dresser is designed to express the process by which each piece is created, with visible construction and fastening details that ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dressers

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Vintage Henredon Scene Two 2 Burl Wood Dresser Lowboy Cabinet
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Henredon Scene Two 2 Burl Wood Dresser Lowboy Cabinet This vintage dresser is a perfect addition to any home looking for a touch of classic style. The burl wood adds a unique and ey...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Burl

1950s Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Small Four Drawer Dresser in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Four Drawer Dressers, designed in the early 1950s by Raymond Loewy for his Permanized Collection for the Mengel Furniture Company. The dressers are constructed with grained...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Modern Ivory Glass Mosaic Chest of 7-Drawers with Oak Frame by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The stainless steel base chest of 7 drawers has a washed ivory wood finish on oak. Each drawer is fitted with a silver pull for opening and closing, with handcut ivory glass piec...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Glass, Oak

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Maddalena Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and realized by expert Italian artisans, the Maddalena dresser features three spacious drawers and sinuous lines which are elegantly enriched with brass, or powder coa...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Duilio Dresser with Polished Brass
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and beautifully crafted by Italian artisans, the Duilio dresser features a ribbed body and two doors hiding three drawers. The surface is perfect for gathering family ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Milano Dresser by Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
Raised on a burnished brass tubular base, the sleek silhouette and dark hued palette of this remarkable dresser merge style with functionality. Two sliding drawers with burnished bra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 9-Chest of Drawer by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 9-drawer front, with white wash finish on oakwood. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surface i...
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Modern Black White Lacquered Dresser
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern White and Black Lacquered Dresser, with six drawers. 29.5" H x 72" W x 14.25" D. Provenance: From a 30 West 63rd Street Collection.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Modern Art Deco Style Console in Green, Black and White with Brass base
Located in Riga, LV
Beautify yourself in the most exquisite way possible with Kanttari luxury dressing table Mona. Available in a curated selection of fashionable finishes, this elegant console table is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Gerardo Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT
Designed by IC and realized by skilful Italian artisans, the Gerardo dresser features three self-closing doors and stunning geometric details that make it a Stand-out piece that will...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Double C Dresser by Daytona
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite dresser has an oval plywood structure with dark walnut veneer and brushed gloss finish on an inset plinth base. The top features an alluring Emperador marble slab with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Contemporary Black, White, Green Console with Gold base
Located in Riga, LV
Beautify yourself in the most exquisite way possible with Kanttari luxury dressing table Mona. Available in a curated selection of fashionable finishes, this elegant console table is...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Judith Leiber Custom Designed Snakeskin Cabinet.
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber Custom designed cabinet for the Madison Avenue store. The custom 10 drawer cabinet with a Faux snakeskin print is a backdrop for the exquisite designed Gold Handbag d...
Category

1990s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pacific Highboy by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown: Solid walnut with custom turned brass legs. Solid poplar drawers with turned brass drawer pulls. Fabric drawer linings upon request for an additional fee. Oil and wax f...
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2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Neri Hu Dressing Table The Narcissist Swarovski Crystals and Oak by BD
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dressing Table designed by Neri & Hu in 2011. Manufactured by BD Barcelona. The Narcissist is designed in China and is manufactured in Barcelona. It seems to be totally the oppos...
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2010s Spanish Modern Dressers

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum, Iron

Pacific Dresser by Volk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid bleached ash with turned brass legs and drawer pulls. Fabric drawer linings upon request for an additional fee. Flat waterborne finish. Dimensions: 42” H x 26” W x 18” D. C...
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2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

CraftAssociates Dressers, Cambre Quick Ship Walnut Dresser, 3 Drawer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
We currently have two available for purchase ( pricing is $14,400 for the pair). Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Cambre Walnut Dresser, read...
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2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Trama e ordito Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A sturdy timeless dresser, designed and made in Italy with premium solid walnut with sawn effect, oil finish. Handcrafted with passion and expertise, this dresser it’s the result of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

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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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