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Widdicomb Gentleman

Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome dresser by Widdicomb with walnut grain, six total drawers, brass spade handles. Back has a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Circa 1960
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Newly Restored
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Six Drawer High Boy Gentleman's Chest by Robsjohn, Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Impressive six drawer high boy chest designed by T H Robsjohn- Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture, ca
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser
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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dressers

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, circa 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Dressers

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Brass

Widdicomb Solid Cherry Brass Pulls Hardware Block Front High Chest Dresser Mint!
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
-Century Modern gentleman's chest by John Widdicomb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Tall Gentleman's High Chest Mirrored Compartment
By John Widdicomb, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern tall high chest with mirrored compartment and brass figural pulls. There are multiple storage drawers triptych mirror perfume shelf. Outstanding craftsmanship by G...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1960s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's chest by Widdicomb, circa 1960s. Original Widdicomb label
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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John Stuart Midcentury Highboy Walnut Dresser
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
Absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern Highboy dresser designed by John Stuart for Johnson Furniture Co. in the United States, circa 1960s. Pure style and sophistication, featuring t...
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By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
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Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Sculptured Rosewood Front Door Pulls Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super clean condition Mid-Century Modern walnut and rosewood two doors compartment gentleman's high chest dresser by Kent Coffey.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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By Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
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Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Romweber Valet Mirror for Chest, Desk or Vanity
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Located in Dallas, TX
original condition. Nice vintage Gentleman's Valet mirror, Ladies Vanity mirror. From a vintage Romweber
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage gentleman chest designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
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Tall Mahogany John Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest with Tambour Doors
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
John Widdicomb tall dresser with tamboured doors that conceal several cubbies and one small drawer
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Brass

John Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest, Dresser w. Cabinet Solid Wood w Brass Hardware
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunningly elegant gentleman's chest made by John Widdicomb. Solid wood with solid brass pulls.
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest Mahogany 1940s
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Located in Dallas, TX
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By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman
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John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John
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John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood and Walnut Gentleman's Chests, Refinished
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Art Deco highboy dressers or gentleman's chests Designed by Ralph
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Mahogany Gentleman's Chest with Many Drawers by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning gentleman's chest with many drawers. Recently refinished and in mint condition. Stunning
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Mahogany

John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood and Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Deco highboy dresser or gentleman's chest Designed by Ralph Widdicomb
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood and Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Deco highboy dresser or gentleman's chest Designed by Ralph Widdicomb
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

John Widdicomb Pair of Walnut Gentleman's Chests Exquisitely Grained Mid Century
By John Widdicomb, Dale Ford
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this is a masterpiece of furniture construction designed by Dale Ford for John Widdicomb.
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Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
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Located in South Bend, IN
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Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sliding door gentleman's chest By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Robbsjohn Gibbings Gentlemans Chest for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Gentlemans Chest by Gibbings. The case is framed in tapering carved cylinders, typical of
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gentleman Walnut Chest by J.Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural walnut 5 drawer block front high chest with brass hardware.Part of Bedroom set.Sold as is.
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Located in Danville, CA
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1970s John Widdicomb Burl Wood Modern Campaign Style Side Tables, Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
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Pair of His and Hers Dressers by Widdicomb 1949, USA
By John Widdicomb
Located in Jersey City, NJ
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Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional 8 drawer Gentleman's chest in walnut, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gentlemans chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
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Classic 1940s Mahogany Widdicomb Secretaire Dresser
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Camden, ME
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By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Houston, TX
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest
Located in New York, NY
Classic chest of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Newly refinished.
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair available. Chest with sliding doors on double plinth base, mahogany with a dark brown finish, brass insert hardware. Earlier version of storage piece that was reinterpreted by R...
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Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
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John Widdicomb French Regency Cherry and Burl Tambour Door Gentleman's Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb USA, circa 1960s Cherry and burl wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 38" W x
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John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Chest with Flip Up Mirror
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
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Paul McCobb Gentleman's High Chest for Widdicomb, circa 1963
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
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Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chests, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sliding door gentleman's chests By T.H. Robsjohn
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Restored
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An extemely rare and exceptional mid-century modern sculpted walnut 13-drawer gentleman's chest
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By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice multifunctional vintage Gibbings cabinet in mint condition.
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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Tall Chest of Drawers in Walnut for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
A tall chest of drawers and gentleman's dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
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John Stuart for Widdicomb Gentleman's Dresser in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
John Widdicomb started his namesake company in 1897. John L. Stuart became the major stockholder
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Gentleman's Cabinet by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to drawer: [Modern Original Widdicomb].
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Brass

Gentleman's Cabinet by Widdicomb
Gentleman's Cabinet by Widdicomb
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A Mahogany Gentleman's Chest by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Asheville, NC
A quite large and impressive mahogany gentleman's chest by Widdicomb, 1949. Cabinet/dresser
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Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome large 8 drawer gentlemans chest in mahogany, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Mahogany

Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
a extremely handsome large 8 drawer gentlemans chest in figured mahogany, designed by T.H. Robsjohn
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Pair of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chests
Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Robsjohn Gibbings Secretary
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Located in New York, NY
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T H Robsjohn Gibbings Dresser
T H Robsjohn Gibbings Dresser
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Large Gentleman's Chest by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Loves Park, IL
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Widdicomb Gentleman For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal widdicomb gentleman for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every widdicomb gentleman was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a widdicomb gentleman — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A widdicomb gentleman made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced at least one beautiful widdicomb gentleman that is worth considering.

How Much is a Widdicomb Gentleman?

Prices for a widdicomb gentleman can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $11,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,850.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.

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