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Vintage Monterey Dresser

Monterey Four Drawer Dresser, Hand Painted Western Motif, Hand Crafted Oak
Monterey Four Drawer Dresser, Hand Painted Western Motif, Hand Crafted Oak

Monterey Four Drawer Dresser, Hand Painted Western Motif, Hand Crafted Oak

By Monterey Furniture

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rancho Monterey four drawer dresser / chest of drawers. Hand crafted and hand hammered pulls.

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1940s American Rancho Monterey Vintage Monterey Dresser

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Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5-Drawer and 9-Drawer Dresser set.
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5-Drawer and 9-Drawer Dresser set.

Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5-Drawer and 9-Drawer Dresser set.

Located in Seattle, WA

This rare Bassett Furniture dresser from the iconic “Monterey” line, designed by Leo Jiranek, was produced for only 10 months between 1962 and 1963.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monterey Dresser

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Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1963
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 5 Drawer Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1963

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Located in Seattle, WA

This rare Bassett Furniture dresser from the iconic “Monterey” line, designed by Leo Jiranek, was produced for only 10 months between 1962 and 1963.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monterey Dresser

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Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1963
Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1963

Vintage Bassett Monterey Mid-Century Walnut 9 Drawer Dresser by Leo Jiranek 1963

Located in Seattle, WA

This rare Bassett Furniture dresser from the iconic “Monterey” line, designed by Leo Jiranek, was produced for only 10 months between 1962 and 1963.

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monterey Dresser

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Diminutive Chest of Drawers Made in California by Monterey

By Monterey Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Rustic Early California dresser made by the Monterey Furniture Company. The dresser features four drawers each having two wrought iron handles, the top has a stylish shaped ...

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California Rancho Monterey Dresser Chest by Frank Mason
California Rancho Monterey Dresser Chest by Frank Mason

California Rancho Monterey Dresser Chest by Frank Mason

By Monterey Furniture, Frank Mason

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Classic Rancho Monterey chest of drawers or dresser by Frank Mason for Mason Furniture.

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20th Century American Rancho Monterey Vintage Monterey Dresser

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Mission Arts & Crafts Era Monterey Furniture Tall Dresser

By Monterey Furniture

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Tall 4-drawer dresser branded "Monterey" on verso. Forged iron handles and hand painted floral top drawer and lower panel.

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1940s Rancho Monterey Vintage Monterey Dresser

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Couroc of Monterey Hinged Bakelite Dresser Top Accessory Box with Owl Inlay

Couroc of Monterey Hinged Bakelite Dresser Top Accessory Box with Owl Inlay

By The Couroc Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

Couroc of Monterey hinged Bakelite dresser top accessory box with owl inlay.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Monterey Dresser

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Bakelite

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Vintage Monterey Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage monterey dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every vintage monterey dresser was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage monterey dresser — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage monterey dresser, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one vintage monterey dresser that is appealing in its simplicity, but Monterey Furniture and Kipp Stewart produced versions that are worth a look.

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