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French Rococo Style Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Rococo style commode, this unusual modern chest with a navy lacquer and bombé form. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

French Rococo Style Commode
French Rococo Style Commode
H 32.88 in W 38 in D 19 in
Unusual Sculptural Design Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dressser
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid Century Modern high chest dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Md-Century Modern George Nelson Lingerie Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern lingerie chest features sculpted round pulls with ebonized fronts on
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Fancy Modern Designer Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy modern designer chest of drawers in Baroque style 2-drawer bodies, solid wood body. Fogged
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of extremely rare Campaign chests by Drexel for the Oxford Square Collection. We
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser
By John Stuart, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of American Modern 4 Drawer Chests / Desk, Russel Wright, Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of matching 4 drawer chests designed by Russel Wright. American Modern /Conant Ball
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Carpenter's Chest Bossche School Style, The Netherlands 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Tilburg, NL
Carpenter's Chest Bossche School Style, The Netherlands, 1960s. This is a very unusual and unique
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Credenza Sideboard Chest
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual Scandinavian modernist piece of furniture. Flip top upper section with drawers
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of...

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Leather, Teak, Plywood, Walnut

Midcentury Credenza Sideboard Chest
Midcentury Credenza Sideboard Chest
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual piece of Scandinavian furniture. To be used as an entrance unit or bedroom dress
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Oak, Teak

Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror
Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror
H 42.52 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Layered Wood Sideboard with Unusual Blackened Metal and Brass Sculptural Base
Located in New York, NY
Layered wood sideboard with unusual blackened metal and brass sculptural base by Zenilli and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Black Oak Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1970 chest or commode has three drawers. Made of oak, this piece has a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Black Oak Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Black Oak Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
H 16 in W 47.37 in D 21.75 in
18th Century Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
relatively modern replacements, they are very much in the style of the period this chest was made and look
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Satinbirch Childs Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid 19th century Satinbirch wood, childs size wellington chest, having eight
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960. Unusual mid century chest of drawers
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Pine

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
H 25.75 in W 41.6 in D 18.25 in
Box Brown Painted Chest Storage WW1 or WW2 50cm 19 1/2" Square 66cm 26" High
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Really unusual, characterful conversation piece of military/aeronautical history ex British Army
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very unusual chest of drawers with curved sides and inlays on the top and drawer fronts. An antique
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
1800s French Chest of Drawers with Inlays
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers, ca 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers in a minimalist style. Unusual detail of the lowest
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Widdicomb Chest with Tulip Hardware, Choice of Lacquer Color
By C.G. Kimerly, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful three ( 3 ) drawer chest by Widdicomb, circa 1940s. This unusual piece is highlighted
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

17th Century Leather Trunk, 17th Century Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
hinges. It is a large and unusual piece that could fit in classical interiors as well as in very modern
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Antique 17th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

17th Century Leather Trunk, 17th Century Chest
17th Century Leather Trunk, 17th Century Chest
H 25.99 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Sculpturalist or Brutalist Chunky Angular Carved Walnut Chests, set of 3
Located in Skokie, IL
Sculpturalist or Brutalist Chunky Angular Carved Walnut Chests, set of 3 An unusual set of three
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Stellar Restored Nakashima Style American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest - Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
unusual series. Excellent Restored Condition. There are currently a pair of these chests available
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Art Deco Bleached Blonde Walnut Chest of Drawers, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish 1930s Art Deco bleached blonde walnut chest of three drawers. Rare bleached blonde
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Exquisite Pair of Brass and Bronze Chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
of three-drawer chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975. Exceptionally crafted solid hardwood case
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Amazing Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Brass Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Mod
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous and rare pair of Milo Baughman rosewood and brass bachelors chests. Unusual lighter
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Campaign / Marine Chest of Drawers in Mahogany from the 19 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
handles. The chest of drawers has an unusual dimension. Lower and more longer than usual which can be
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Antique 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest of Drawers Molteni&C by Werner Blaser MHC.1 - made in Italy
By Werner Blaser, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
MHC.1 Chest of Drawers by Werner Blaser. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid wood chest of drawers with secretaire This chest of drawers with
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century German Renaissance-Style Chest of Drawers in Black, around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
, adorned with unusual motifs, tells a story of a bygone era, making this chest a captivating blend of
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Antique 1880s German Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plaster, Pine

French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
. Standing tall and boasting a sophisticated appearance, this warm blonde wood cabinet is both unusual and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Unusual Baker Chinoiserie Modular Chest Bookcase Shelf Mid-Century Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Baker Chinoiserie style 2-piece modular bookcase chest. The top shelving unit sits on top
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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Unusual French Midcentury Cerused Oak Chest
Located in New York, NY
French midcentury cerused oak chest /cabinet with a marble top and multiple drawers.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Travertine

Unusual Dunbar Chest with Bifold Doors
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual Dunbar chest, circa 1960s with bifold doors, concealing 2 drawers on one side and
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Cabinets

Unusual Dunbar Chest with Bifold Doors
Unusual Dunbar Chest with Bifold Doors
H 30.25 in W 36 in D 18.25 in
Tall Highboy Light Walnut Multi-Drawer Cabinet Sliding Leather Doors Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall highboy gentleman's chest or bachelor chest. Medium to light walnut finish
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Red Boby cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast 60s, 70s 
By Bieffeplast
Located in Padova, IT
 architect. He is known for his style defined as "futuristic", characterized by unusual and original shapes
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Established & Sons Stack-13 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
By Shay Alkalay, Established & Sons, Raw Edges
Located in London, GB
both fascinating and unusual to the eye. Appreciated from all angles as a sculptural object as well as
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Midcentury George Nelson Three Drawer Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous BCS chest of drawers in original brown ash designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Stellar Restored Pair of Pagoda Commodes by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Established & Sons Stack-8 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
By Shay Alkalay, Established & Sons, Raw Edges
Located in London, GB
both fascinating and unusual to the eye. Appreciated from all angles as a sculptural object as well as
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Sleek Meticulously Restored Cream Lacquer Commode by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition. The chest has been professionally cleaned and re-lacquered in heavy Cream. The solid brass
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Cabinet by Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Highland, IN
in beautiful, rich rosewood, has a plinth base, and an unusual scale which also allows it to serve as
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Deep Drawers Heavily Custom Built File Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Unusual 48" high very solid build deep drawers file or specialty cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Unusual Pair of Cerused Faux Bamboo Chests by Ray Sabota
By Century Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Wonderful pair of cerused faux bamboo small chests by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture Company
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

1970's Mahogany & Glass Commode, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful commode with unusual combination of wood and black glass with 3 drawers. Made in former
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1970's Mahogany & Glass Commode, Czechoslovakia
1970's Mahogany & Glass Commode, Czechoslovakia
H 28.75 in W 81.89 in D 17.72 in
French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and funky little Mid-Century dresser. The body is composed of two circular drum-like
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
French 1950s Kidney Shape Commode
H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
'Algae' Limited Edition Drawer Cabinet from Egli Design
By Egle Mieliauskiene
Located in London, GB
, engraved with bare hands. The shape took its time to reveal itself, while the unusual colour was selected
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
very striking and complements the simple form. This unusual chest of drawers is a signature piece that
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Art Deco 5 Drawers w/ 2 Secret Drawers 2 Leather Diamond Doors Compartment
By Gaston Poisson, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco influence Italian cabinet credenza dresser with 2 secret drawers (shown
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Birch

Organic Danish Natural Pine Cabinet
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fine and unusual craftsmanship, made entirely of pine wood and 7 drawers. A wonderful piece of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Organic Danish Natural Pine Cabinet
Organic Danish Natural Pine Cabinet
H 36.5 in W 48 in D 21 in
Lovely Hobey Helen Tall Walnut Dresser Chest, Mid-Century Modern
By Hobey Helen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Hobey Helen tall walnut dresser chest. We love the interesting pierced hardware and the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Karl Springer Style Lacquered Goatskin Chests
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant pair of vintage modern nightstands feature plenty of room for storage within its many
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Goatskin, Lacquer

Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest
By Ole Wanscher
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, seven drawers, tall Danish chest with bowed front. Elegant brass hardware, brass sabots.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest
Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest
H 48.75 in W 27.5 in D 17.5 in
Elegant Chest by Erno Fabry
By Erno Fabry
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and refined chest of drawers by Erno Fabry. Made in Italy with solid brass, polished
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Elegant Chest by Erno Fabry
Elegant Chest by Erno Fabry
H 34 in W 39.5 in D 19 in
Ceramic Miniature Chest ca' 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual miniature chest of drawers by Virginia Podufaly, ca' 1970's. She was one of the founders
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Miniature Chest ca' 1970's
Ceramic Miniature Chest ca' 1970's
H 11 in W 11.25 in D 8 in
Mid Century Chest on Chest Made in Sweden Designed by Edmond Spence, Ca. 1950’s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual and rare two part chest on chest, made in Sweden, c 1950’s, designed by Edmond Spence
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Herman Miller Miniature Chest # 5215
By George Nelson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual version of the George Nelson miniature/jewelry chest #5215. This one features the white
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Rare Mid-Century Kagan Style Chest of Drawers
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, wood handles and unusual front doors. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair Black Lacquer 4 Drawers "Linen Fold" Fronts Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT
By James Mont, Dorothy Draper
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer 4 Drawers Unusual Sharp Looking "Linen Fold" Fronts Bachelor Chests Dressers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chest with Natzler Ceramic Pulls
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 5770 Janus Collection chest of drawers featuring brass pulls with inset purple-blue demi-lune
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal unusual modern chest for your home. Each unusual modern chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, brass and metal. There are many kinds of the unusual modern chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An unusual modern chest, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one unusual modern chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Broyhill, Century Furniture and Johnson Furniture Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

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An unusual modern chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,425, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $7,900.