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Brushed Oak Dresser

Brushed Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Brushed Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition Dimensions: 128 x 55 x H 55 cm Materials: Brushed Oak
Category

2010s French Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Brushed Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition
Brushed Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 50.4 in
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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Light Oak Modern Dresser
Light Oak Modern Dresser
H 36 in W 71 in D 24 in
Dark Oak Modern Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a wire-brushed white oak in our dark Charcoal finish. This dresser is horizontally configured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Dark Oak Modern Dresser
Dark Oak Modern Dresser
H 36 in W 71 in D 24 in
Florence Knoll Triple Dresser in Oak and Travertine
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
A triple dresser on brushed stainless base in oak with travertine tops. Designed by Florence Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s Dressers

Materials

Travertine

Alton Leather and Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
drawer boxes / solid brass pulls / patinated steel base Options : Wood - Maple, White Oak, Black Oak
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Steel

Jasper Dresser
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Materials: brown white oak, blackened BRZ-R (bronze encased in epoxy resin), brushed finish, bronze
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Jasper Dresser
Jasper Dresser
H 28 in W 76 in D 18 in
Mae Modern Highboy Dresser by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
, White oak, blackened oak Pull finish options - bronzed (shown), brushed brass, black.
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
. Also available in brushed oak. It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the
Category

2010s French Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition
Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 50.4 in
Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
. Also available in brushed oak. It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the
Category

2010s French Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition
Oak Elam Low Cabinet by LK Edition
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 50.4 in
George Nelson 5 Drawer Dresser with Sculptural Pulls by Herman Miller #4610
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark brownish ebony finished five drawer dresser with brushed stainless sculptural pulls . The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Milano Chest in White/Silver Wave Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oak. Hand cut glass mosaics in icy white, wispy white silver, and silver decorate the surface in a
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Jasper End Table
By Wüd Furniture Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Material: oxidized white oak cabinet / bronze + resin: blackened patina + brushed drawers / burnished
Category

2010s American Modern Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Jasper End Table
Jasper End Table
H 22 in W 26 in D 20 in
Stacked Dressers in Limed Oak
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
captivating ways. Crafted from oak and showcasing a stunning limed oak finish, these dressers are testament to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...

Materials

Nickel

Stacked Dressers in Limed Oak
Stacked Dressers in Limed Oak
H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
Modern Light Oak Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern light oak dresser, a six-drawer chest of drawers in our light brushed oak gowan finish with
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Metal

Modern Light Oak Dresser
Modern Light Oak Dresser
H 36 in W 62 in D 19 in
Modern Dark Oak Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern dark oak dresser, a six-drawer chest of drawers in our dark brushed oak charteris finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Metal

Modern Dark Oak Dresser
Modern Dark Oak Dresser
H 36 in W 62 in D 19 in
Mae Solid Wood Credenza, Cabinet, or Dresser, by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Customizations available Wood: Maple, white oak, black oak, walnut Pulls: Brushed brass, black, bronzed.  
Category

2010s American Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Stacked Commodes in Limed Oak
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
captivating ways. Crafted from oak and showcasing a stunning limed oak finish, these dressers are testament to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...

Materials

Nickel

Stacked Commodes in Limed Oak
Stacked Commodes in Limed Oak
H 30 in W 40 in D 20 in
Cabinet Dresser Straw Inlay Contemporary Ukrainian Blue Wood Ruda
By Oleksandra Rudenko
Located in Warsaw, PL
sunlight. Natura cabinet in the colour of the Black Sea. The item is made of oak solid wood and veneered
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Kensington Chest of Drawers Made with Oak, Brass and Glass
Located in Seroa, PT
Kensington dresser follows an aesthetic line based on the grandeur and beauty of a design with attitude. A
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Forst Grooved Cabinet & Marble Shelf
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
graphite oak. The product is supported on slender steel legs. The dresser is also available with shelves in
Category

2010s Polish Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Steel

Forst Grooved Cabinet & Marble Shelf
Forst Grooved Cabinet & Marble Shelf
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Forst Cabinet & Marble Shelf
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
graphite oak. The product is supported on slender steel legs. The dresser is also available with shelves in
Category

2010s Polish Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Steel

Forst Cabinet & Marble Shelf
Forst Cabinet & Marble Shelf
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Forst Grooved Cabinet
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
graphite oak. The product is supported on slender steel legs. The dresser is also available with shelves in
Category

2010s Polish Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Steel

Forst Grooved Cabinet
Forst Grooved Cabinet
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Forst Cabinet
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
graphite oak. The product is supported on slender steel legs. The dresser is also available with shelves in
Category

2010s Polish Cabinets

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Steel

Forst Cabinet
Forst Cabinet
H 51.19 in W 13.78 in D 31.5 in
Modernist Commode Night Table by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
. This chic chest features two deep drawers, a brushed steel plinth base, and cerused blonde oak case
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Forst Sideboard
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
FORST SIDEBOARD is an impressive and functional dresser. On the left, it has a large TIP-ON drawer
Category

2010s Polish Sideboards

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Steel

Forst Sideboard
Forst Sideboard
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Forst Grooved Sideboard
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
FORST SIDEBOARD is an impressive and functional dresser. On the left, it has a large TIP-ON drawer
Category

2010s Polish Sideboards

Materials

Marble, Steel

Forst Grooved Sideboard
Forst Grooved Sideboard
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 47.25 in
Chest of drawers in White Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
base is in brushed brass. The interior is in light oak veneer. The dimensions of this piece are 63
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Rock Crystal, Stone, Brass

Chest of drawers in Parchment and Fugu by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
brass as well, with a brushed finish. The interior of the drawers is in light oak veneer. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Goatskin

Chest of Drawers in White Rock Crystal and Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
. The base is in brushed brass. The interior is in light oak veneer. The dimensions of this piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Stone, Rock Crystal, Brass

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Wrought Iron

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Wide Pacific Dresser in Cerused White Oak by VOLK
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solid white oak with turned brass legs and drawer pulls. Cerused finish. Dimensions: 46” W x 18” D x 36” H.  
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Located in Portland, OR
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Located in Southampton, NY
French style cerused oak dresser with brushed and polished metal pulls. Highboy and bedside table
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Brushed Oak Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brushed oak dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every brushed oak dresser was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a brushed oak dresser, we have 3 options in-stock, while there are 26 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the brushed oak dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A brushed oak dresser made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brushed oak dresser over the years, but those crafted by Crump and Kwash, Ginger Brown and Carlos Solano-Granda are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brushed Oak Dresser?

Prices for a brushed oak dresser start at $1,800 and top out at $21,534 with the average selling for $8,200.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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