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Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Chest, Sculptural Walnut by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-drawer chest. Sculptural walnut by Bassett Furniture company
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers by Bassett Furniture with a slightly curved front. Five wide drawers with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett
Mid-Century Tall Chest by Bassett
H 45.75 in W 39 in D 19.25 in
Bassett Asian Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Chin Hua Hollywood Regency Ebonized Dresser by Bassett Hollywood Regency dresser or credenza in
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-Century Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers in walnut by Bassett Furniture. Mid-century modern straight line design with
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

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Walnut

Mid-Century Dresser by Bassett
Mid-Century Dresser by Bassett
H 45.25 in W 40 in D 19 in
Pierre Debs Designed Dresser by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers designed by Pierre Debs for Bassett furniture. Rich walnut with brass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Pierre Debs Designed Dresser by Bassett
Pierre Debs Designed Dresser by Bassett
H 44.75 in W 42 in D 18 in
Mid Century Spanish Revival Gentleman's Chest Armoire
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century gentleman's chest by Bassett furniture features hardwood construction, oak wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Oak

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Located in Philadelphia, PA
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By Theodore Alexander
Located in Morristown, NJ
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American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Located in Pasadena, CA
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Mid Century Bassett ‘Trimline’ Highboy Dresser-Chest of Drawers in Walnut
By Paul McCobb, Bassett Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
frame. Bassett Circa 1960 In excellent condition having been cleaned and treated. Solid and ready for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique Solid Mahogany Chest Commode by Bassett
Located in North York, ON
This is a solid mahogany bachelor's chest made by Bassett Furniture out of Basset, Virginia
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Located in New York, NY
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By Bassett Furniture
Located in Wilton, CT
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Located in Wilton, CT
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By Bassett Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Miami, FL
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By Paul Evans
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Bachelor Chest by Bassett
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Bassett Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bassett chest available at 1stDibs. Each bassett chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bassett chest, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A bassett chest, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bassett chest over the years, but those crafted by Bassett Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bassett Chest?

Prices for a bassett chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $3,450, while the average can fetch as much as $1,895.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.