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Ebonized Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Modernist chest of drawers.
Ebonized wood with highly detailed carvings
on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers.
Two tones of wood with darker stained drawer fronts
and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A modernist chest in the style of Gio Ponti.
Veneer with decorative blue drawer fronts , patinated
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This substantial and reserved Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut and Antique
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czech
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Fine Modernist Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
A fine modernist chest by Ico Parisi for MIM.
Black painted metal details.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modernist Chest of Drawers from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and pine chest of drawers.
A modern piece of furniture that is distinguished by its
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Crane & MacMahon Pyramid Front Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
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Clean inside and out. Generously sized drawers 20" deep.
Similar to a contemporaneous design of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Classic Modernist Chest of Drawers or Dresser, American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Buffalo, NY
A Classic tall chest by Merton Gershun for his Dania collection manufactured by American of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovak
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist mahogany chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
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Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovak
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist mahogany chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovak
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist mahogany chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
French Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in New York, NY
A French modernist chest of drawers. Includes 20 drawers with cylinder shaped pulls.
Category
20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
By Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
1930's American Modernist Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome American Modernist tall chest of drawers. With beautiful flame walnut veneer and silver
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Early 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Restored Modernist Mahogany Chest of Drawers W/ Rattan Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Post War mahogany lowboy dresser with large full-length rattan pulls along each drawer and stacked rattan base.
1950, United States
Restored to new for you.
We only purch...
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
Kittinger Mandarin Tall Chest of Drawers
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Original five drawer tall boy chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their modernist Mandarin
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests of Drawers
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original three drawer chests by Kittinger of Buffalo from their modernist Mandarin
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Three Drawer Chest of Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A three drawer chest of drawers by modernist designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946). Constructed from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Fuirniture Co. dresser or chest of drawers in dark stained
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage MCM Rosewood Lingerie Chest by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern lingerie chest by Glenn of California. Comprised of rosewood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Reform Black and Gold Chest of Drawers by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Contemporary Reform Black and Gold Chest of Drawers by Jonathan Adler pictorials the
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1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Maison Regain, circa 1970, France
By Maison Regain
Located in Girona, Spain
Mid-Century chest of drawers by Maison Regain.
Very decorative.
Made with elm.
Circa 1970, France
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Modernist Mahogany Chest on Chest by Wesley Griffin for Gibbard
By Wesley T. Griffin, Gibbard Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Commodious bedroom dresser in the form of a chest on chest from the Modern line of Canadian
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Classic Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This small modernist cabinet was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of teak wood in a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
No Reserve
H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 11.82 in
Rare French Art Deco Signed Mercier & Francisque Chaleyssin Chest of Drawers
By Mercier Freres, Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Forney, TX
A spectacular scarce French Art Deco mahogany tall chest of drawers / semainier commode by
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 52 in W 29 in D 18 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chests in Black
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
H 33.25 in W 46 in D 21 in
Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping
By Max Kuehne
Located in Hanover, MA
Modernist chest of five drawers by Henredon, the faces of which have been decoratively incised with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Walnut secretary chest of drawers for Molteni, 1970 Italy.
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, walnut, wood, Italy, 1970. This well-designed chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern High Teak Highboy Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high chest of drawers was made in Denmark during the 1960s. This type of chest of drawers is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 44.49 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Chest of Drawers in Solid Hardwood, by Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This chest of drawers is a classic example of mid-20th century Brazilian furniture, manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 41.34 in D 21.66 in
Modernist Gentlemans Chest, Art Moderne, German, Mobelhaus Berghann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Moderne' Gentlemans storage Chest,Stunning two-tone. quilted satinwood and rosewood,,Made in
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Marshall Field & Company Chest of Drawers in Cerused Oak After Samuel Marx 1940s
By Samuel Marx
Located in Dallas, TX
In the style of Samuel Marx and James Mont, this modernist chest is from the late 1940's and was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 31.63 in W 36 in D 20 in
Danish Oak Chest of Drawers With One-Of-A-Kind Ox Art Ceramic Tile Mosaic Top
Located in Norwalk, CT
-sawn white oak.
Inspired by the work of Henning Kjaernulf, the chest's silhouette is a Modernist take
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
H 27.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chest in Black Lacquer
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Unusual Modernist 8-Drawer Walnut Chest by Broyhill Premier
By Broyhill
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern walnut 8-drawer hest by Broyhill Premier, "Emphasis Collection" Classic design,, Superior quality and construction, unusual sculpted hand pulls, dovetail j...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bespoke Modernist Sideboard with Doors and Drawers, High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized sideboard with two doors and drawers, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented
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2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 37.41 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE CHEST / Cabinet for HERMAN MILLER. Classic Modernist
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early George Nelson 'Thin Edge' chest of drawers with classic aluminum pulls and walnut or
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
H 41 in W 56 in D 18.5 in
Modernist Custom Made Sideboard with Doors and Drawers High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized sideboard with two doors and drawers, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented
Category
2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 43.31 in W 55.52 in D 17.72 in
Set of Modernist Lacquered Bedside Tables, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A set of mahogany bedside tables or chests of drawers, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Drawers, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
modernist design. These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Vintage MCM Rosewood Nightstand End Table by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
nightstand by Glenn of California we have a matching lingerie chest here for sale if it is still available
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Dresser Chest by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drexel modernist three drawer dresser chest. Walnut cabinet with pull rings sitting on a brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Credenza Sideboard Chest
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual Scandinavian modernist piece of furniture. Flip top upper section with drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Leather, Teak, Plywood, Walnut
Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror
Located in London, GB
mirror with storage. Its an impressive piece of idiosyncratic modernist design with multiple uses. Made
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Teak
French Oak Low Dresser Drawers by Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A low two drawer chest of drawers or low dresser in modernist style.
France, circa 1940s.
Oak
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of G Plan Teak 'Fresco' Side Chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of G plan teak 'Fresco' side chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960, of cube-form, the
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 20.5 in W 17.5 in D 18.75 in
Pair of Architect Meyer H Loomstein White Lacquered Chests with Greek Key Frames
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of classical modern matching chests designed by St. Louis Modernist Architect Meyer H
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Lacquer
H 39 in W 39 in D 20.5 in
1930's Avant-Garde Modernist Flower Stand
Located in Brno, CZ
This flower stand is a prime example of the Avant-garde Modernist aesthetic of the 1930's.
In
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modernist Commode Night Table by Jay Spectre for Century Furniture
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
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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
Roger Landault Midcentury Brown Teak Brass Vanity Commode French Modernist, 1960
By Roger Landault
Located in New York, NY
Roger Landault midcentury rust teak brass vanity commode French modernist, 1960s
The front
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.75 in W 51.5 in D 19 in
Brazilian Modern Chest in Hardwood & Brass by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers made in Hardwood designed by Geraldo de
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Free Shipping
H 29.1 in W 40.9 in D 15.4 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest in Two-Tone Walnut by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern four-drawer high chest was realized by T. H. Robsjohn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 35 in D 20.5 in
Tall Chest of Drawers/Dresser by Russel Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Dallas, TX
Iconic early 20th century American modernist chest of drawers/dresser featuring drawers with wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
Pair of sideboards, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
construction, aligned with the Modernist movement of the period. It is typically characterized by clean, simple
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
and Magnus Olesen.
In the purest modernist style, Kristiansen prefers teak and rosewood in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
H 6.11 in W 35.04 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
Møbelfabrik and Magnus Olesen.
In the purest modernist style, Kristiansen prefers teak and rosewood in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
H 6.11 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Charlotte Perriand ' Les Arcs'
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Rare Vintage chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand, as Used in the Iconic Les Arcs Ski-Resort
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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Modernist Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of modernist chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all modernist chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Modernist chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Modernist chest of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modernist chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Jiri Jiroutek, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Aldo Tura are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Modernist Chest Of Drawers?
Prices for modernist chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modernist chest of drawers begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $16,800, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.
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 Modernist Chest Of Drawers
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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, 2021Dressers 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, 2021A 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, 2021A 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 5, 2022A 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, 2022The 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, 2023Yes, 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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Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
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In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
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