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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chest of Drawers and Shelves in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chest of drawers and shelves in teak. 2 shelves. 2 sliding doors. 1
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
Chests of drawers, Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Neuss, NW
Four freestanding chests of drawers from the "Profilsystem" collection by Flötotto from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Beech

 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
 Chests of drawers, Flötotto
H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in
Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
Drawers veneered with real wood and assembled by hand, frame in CRS steel, hand welded and polished
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 7.88 in
1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Four Drawer Chest with Two Bottom Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish bamboo and rattan four drawer chest with two bottom shelves.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid Luxury Italian chest of drawers from Northern Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
H 40.95 in W 94.89 in D 19.69 in
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This industrial chest of drawers comes from an old workshop in France and was made in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
H 55.12 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in
19th Century English Wooden Chest, Drawers, Shelves with decorative skirt on Top
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Wooden Chest with Drawers and Shelves with decorative skirt on the top
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Antique 19th Century English Shelves

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century chest of drawers in teak was manufactured in the denmark the 1960s. The chest of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
H 46.07 in W 30.71 in D 16.54 in
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality swedish chest which offers the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
H 27 in W 41.75 in D 16.75 in
Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar chest of drawers with hinged door and lock used as office furniture. The front door
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak, Teak

Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 23.63 in
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers in Mahogany and Brass 1950s 'Signed'
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made tall chest of drawers model no 865 in mahogany with brass accents and sliding
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Top and Columns from 1820
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Biedermeier top chest of drawers made of walnut with four doors, ebonized half columns with black
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Swedish Mid-19th Century Chest with Convex Drop Front and Inner Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
photographed here). Within the top portion are multiple inner shelves and little storage drawers. The lower
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Chest of Drawers in White Lacquered Wood, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in white lacquered wood, circa 1970, with 3 drawers with shelves on each side.
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Regency circa 1810 Gilt Bronze and Hardwood Sheet Music Stand Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
with mahogany shelves and brass gallery rail sheet music stand A very good looking and well made
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Antique 1810s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic chest of drawers was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished with teak wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Teak

French Louis XVI Demilune Chest of Drawers, Vitrine / Showcase Cabinet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
mounts framing the drawers, mirrors, side panels, shelves and with bronze key holes. Recently cleaned and
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Late 18th Century Provincial Chest of Drawers Made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A provincial chest of drawers from around 1800, made of solid oak. A half-high corpus standing
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Antique Late 18th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

ANTiQUE GEORGIAN TAXIDERMY BUTTERFLIES INSIDE SALESMAN DESKTOP CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
collectors cabinet in the form of a Georgian chest of drawers which houses four shelves of antique Taxidermy
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

French Regence Chest of Drawers with Ormolu Fittings, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Regence chest of drawers France Kingwood early 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D
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Antique 1720s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Retro Midcentury Art Deco Narrow Chest of Drawers / Small Cabinet, 1950
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Retro Narrow Chest of Drawers Restored midcentury Art Deco 1950 Cabinet Small Features: Single
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, c1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Chino Hills, CA
with eight pull-out drawers and two shelves, providing ample storage space. Each drawer is constructed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

ISA Bergamo Chest of Drawers in Stained Oak by Leonardo Fiori, 1950s
By Leonardo Fiori, ISA Bergamo
Located in Hellouw, NL
Italian ISA Bergamo chest of drawers in stained oak by Leonardo Fiori from the 1950s. A very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Modern, 7021
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Chest of drawers with six drawers. The beautiful mix between Walnut Canaletto wood veneer and the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Modern, 7921
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Six drawers chest of drawers with metal legs. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903/1970) Italian Double Chest of Drawers Cabinet Published
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Madrid, ES
Paolo Buffa ( Milan 1903 / Milan 1970 ) Italian Double Chest of Drawers Cabinet - Published
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20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Vico Magistretti Black CS49 Samarcanda Black Chest of Drawers by Poggi 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Poggi
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Chest of drawers model CS49 with four frontal drawers and four doors revealing inner shelves with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Chest of Drawers, stamped COULON, Paris circa 1750
By Jean-Francois Coulon
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings Paris around 1750 Dimensions: H x W x D
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

19th century French Tall Cabinet Faux Chest of Drawers Louis XIV Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak tall cabinet faux chest of drawers Louis XIV style. ~Direct from France
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak

1940’s Tall Chest of Drawers, Bank of Drawers, Twenty Eight Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s tall chest of drawers – bank of drawers – twenty eight drawers 1940s tall chest of drawers
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Vintage 1940s English Shelves

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Pine

1940's Workshop Chest of Drawers, Eight Drawer Chest
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Workshop chest of drawers - eight drawer chest 1940's Workshop chest of drawers - eight
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Vintage 1940s European Shelves

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Birch

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Side by Side Chest of 5 Drawers Door Compartment
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern teak 5 drawers cabinet dresser with a one door adjustable shelves compartment.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1950's Very Large Collectors Chest Of Drawers - Fourteen Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Very Large Collectors Chest Of Drawers – Fourteen Drawers 1950’s Very Large Collectors
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Shelves

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Pine

Two Door Painted and Giltwood Map Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century two door painted and giltwood French Louis XVI map chest with two pull-out shelves
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood

Two Door Painted and Giltwood Map Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century two door painted and giltwood French Louis XVI map chest with two pull-out shelves
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Giltwood

Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 60s white lacquered shelf with eight drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
H 8.67 in W 55.12 in D 15.36 in
1950’s Very Large Collectors Chest Of Drawers, Fourteen Drawers 'Model 1216'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s very large collectors chest of drawers – fourteen drawers (Model 1216) 1950’s very large
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Shelves

Materials

Pine

1950s English Oak Tall Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twenty One Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s English oak tall multi drawer chest of drawers – Twenty one drawers 1950s English tall oak
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Vintage 1950s British Shelves

Materials

Oak

Bernhard Pederson and Son Tambour Front Rosewood Gentlemans Chest
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Ferndale, MI
. Interior is fitted with dovetailed drawers and shelves. Tambour door is fitted so nicely it is hard to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Chest with 2 drawers on the bottom. The top section features mutltiple drawers, shelves and cubbies. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
An Empire style bachelor’s chest. Decorated on all sides with panels of feather crotch mahogany
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Vintage 1960s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
H 50.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
. Other details include two enclosed adjustable shelves with four drawers in our Grey Limestone finish
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
H 36 in W 48 in D 20 in
George Nelson Credenza or Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
shelves, and on the right are four deep drawers in a combed oak case with black stained feet.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Credenza or Chest
George Nelson Credenza or Chest
H 29.75 in W 56.25 in D 19 in
Carlo Scarpa for Gavina "Orseolo" Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1977
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Orseolo chest of drawers by Studio Simon with wheels. Structure, top and drawers in polyester
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

O.B. Solie for Ello Mirrored and Brass Bachelor Chest, circa 1980, Two Available
By O.B. Solie, Ello Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
, with chest ‘A’ having the cabinet on the left and drawers on the right, and chest ‘B’ having drawers on
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum, Brass

Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers / Shelf for Soborg Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Halle, DE
Midcentury Borge Mogensen Cupboard Elements in teak wood. Chest of Drawers and Shelf on top. Both
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

1960s Three Drawer Chest of Drawers Haberdashery Pattern Cabinet, Patterns by
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Three Drawer Chest Of Drawers Haberdashery Pattern Cabinet – Patterns By Blackmore 1960s
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Vintage 1960s English Shelves

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Birch

19th Century Oak Military Chest with Writing Interior
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century large oak military chest. The top lifting to reveal four shelves and centred by a
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Antique Late 19th Century Irish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modernist Gentlemans Chest, Art Moderne, German, Mobelhaus Berghann
Located in Buffalo, NY
cubbies,,3 shelves and 2 drawers,Retains original European skeleton key,,locking to keep valuables safe.
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

Mid-Century German Modern High Turquoise Sideboard with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall sideboard was made in Germany during the 1970s. It has five drawers and two lockable
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless allure of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest of Drawers, a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Trumeau Chest. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Biedermeier trumeau chests are very rare and hard to find. There are 2 shelves inside topped with a drawer
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modern Commode Chests in High Gloss Lacquer Finish
Located in North York, ON
spacious interior featuring 2 shelves or as an accent piece, this striking commode chest cabinet will be a
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Side Chest with Bronze Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
chest features a rectangular top with central board, sitting above two drawers over two doors. Fitted
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Early 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chest & Vitrine. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We would like to offer you this truly exquisite, early Biedermeier walnut chest of three
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Chest in Hardwood & Chrome by Forma Moveis, 1965 Brazil, Sealed
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
(original), two shelves and four drawers made of solid Rosewood. The Jacaranda has been refinished
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Metal, Chrome

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany, Ormolu Commode À Porte
By Benneman and Stockel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
chest is raised by four most impressive richly chased ormolu paw feet below fine rosettes and beaded
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

1940's French Estate Bank of Drawers, Eight Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
drawers. A crudely made solid chest of pitch pine French drawers original throughout. The framed carcass
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Vintage 1940s French Shelves

Materials

Pine

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Chest Drawers And Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chest drawers and shelves available for sale. The range of distinct chest drawers and shelves — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. Chest drawers and shelves have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of chest drawers and shelves to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern chest drawers and shelves are of considerable interest. Carlo Scarpa, Gavina and Ry Møbler each produced beautiful chest drawers and shelves that are worth considering.

How Much are Chest Drawers And Shelves?

Prices for chest drawers and shelves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, chest drawers and shelves begin at $382 and can go as high as $12,569, while the average can fetch as much as $2,339.

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.

Questions About Chest Drawers And Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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