Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White pa...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Paul McCobb Occasional Chest
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by American mid century designer Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons. Mahogany cabinet with solid brass legs and perfectly proportioned brass drawer pulls. An excellent ent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 that embraces the pine grain and colour rather than try and hide it. This model would have usually been painted over but is presented in a natural colour with polished finish.
Contrasting darker teak rectangular top. Fitted with 3 graduating drawers below each fitted with 2 oak handles...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Pine
Cassettiera in Legno Laccato e Ottone - Luciano Frigerio - Italia - Anni '70
Located in Milano, IT
Elegante mobile "settimino" da camera da letto a sette cassetti, in legno laccato color avorio e decorazioni scultoree in fusione d'ottone, disegnato e prodotto da Luciano Frigerio, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Modern Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A two-drawer chest with mixed materials and inspired by modern-day architecture. Pine veneered case with hand-forged iron openwork base.
Dimensions: 44" W x 18" D x 32" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo Chest of Drawers in Wenge
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo, chest of drawers, wengé, metal, Italy, 1950s
This well-designed piece is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angled shap...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura brown goatskin parchment brass commode 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique and timeless vintage piece, this Aldo Tura mid-century commode feels imposing and glamourous. The varnished goatskin parchment, in rich shades of brown and dark brown, makes...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable bleached mahogany chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dressing Table by Raymond Loewy, Model "DF2000", Edited by Doubinsky Frères
Located in Brussels , BE
Dressing table by Raymond Loewy, model "DF2000", edited by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Resin
Midcentury Style Brass and Malachite Colored Murano Glass Commode, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand-cut Malachite imitation Murano glass Commode or chest of drawer, raised on special brass legs.
Handmade by a master artisan.
Price is for 1 item .
We w...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern John Cameron Three Drawer Lowboy Chest of Drawers
By John Cameron
Located in Weymouth, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut lowboy/chest of drawers with carved front drawer pulls. Rare vintage furniture with clean lines by John Cameron Distin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chest of drawers in bamboo, rattan, wicker and handles in brass by Dal Vera.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The brass handles on the drawers are lovely examples of ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Cane, Chest, Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb Brass-Mounted Walnut and Cane Chest, Nightstand or Dresser
Highly sought after American mid-century modern walnut three-drawer chest of dra...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid century Milo Baughman bleached rosewood gilt metal drawer cabinet USA 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin book-matched bleached rosewood veneer & gilt metal cabinet / commode with three drawers, USA 1970s. The tag is long gone, but you can see example...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Nightstands 70s DalVera rattan bamboo with brass inserts
By Dal Vera
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of vintage 1970s bamboo wicker/rattan nightstands with brass handles.
The nightstands are in excellent condition with no particular defects or breaks.
The structure is made of m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Low Sideboard
Located in Emeryville, CA
Arne Wahl Iversen, born in 1927, remains an icon of mid-century Danish design, defining sophistication through functional elegance. His furniture, a marriage of practicality and beau...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Eight Drawer Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Chest in Rosewood by Harvey Probber
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Eight drawer chest of drawers or jewelry chest in rosewood by Harvey Probber.
Jewelry, lingerie, silver or chest or drawers with eight drawers, rosewood fronts, ebonized oak sides...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960s Midcentury Tall High Boy Dresser United Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
A remarkable midcentury highboy dresser by United in very good vintage condition. Exceptional construction and style, features a unique set of sculpted double drawers, constructed ou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Curved 'Aiace' Chest of Drawers by Benatti, Italy 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Curved 'Aiace' Chest of Drawers by Benatti, Italy 1960s
This Aiace chest of drawers by the Italian manufacturer Benatti is a stunning ode to 1960s design.
Its vibrant sky-blue colo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Model U391 Bar Cabinet by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The furniture was designed by Bohumil Landsman in the 1960s. It was produced by the Jitona Soběslav furniture factory in the Czech Republic. Originally, the piece of furniture was used as a chiffonier. During the renovation, the function of the furniture was changed to an alcohol bar...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Oak, Walnut
Italian Designer, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood-veneered chest of drawers or commode designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker MCM Chests or Nightstands Far East Collection
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Far East Collection black lacquer small chests or nightstands, circa 1960s. Two drawers, top drawer is wide open, second is ...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller.
In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Mel Smilow
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dresser, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century rosewood dresser made during the 1970s in the Denmark. The dresser with an extraordinary design, made with attention to every detail, has profiled handles and edges, addi...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Gentleman's Chest by Paul Frankl, C. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Westport, CT
The Gentleman's Chest by Paul Frankl, a tribute to mid-century elegance from the 1950s, meticulously restored to perfection by Stamford Modern. Crafted from exquisite maple, the ches...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Diminutive Mid Century Cerused Oak Three Drawer Dresser with Brass Handles
By Mengel Furniture Co., (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
Chic diminutive dresser, having three drawers with recessed brass pulls. The solid oak case is in original cerused finish, it is in very good, clean and ready to use condition.
Remi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Carlo de Carli DC154 chest of drawers Sormani Italy 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant chest of drawers, model DC154, designed by Carlo de Carli and made by Sormani in Italy in 1963. It comes in different versions, but the rosewood one is considered the finest....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Petite Walnut Dresser by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman 1960s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Professionally restored walnut chest of drawers designed by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman, circa 1960. Gorgeous walnut wood g...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury George Nelson Three Drawer Cabinet for Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous BCS chest of drawers in original brown ash designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This is a very early version with plated metal pulls not aluminum and unusual finished back. This versatile unit is a perfect small dresser, nightstand, or end table.
George Nelson, Alexander Girard, and Charles and Ray Eames headed the Herman Miller department for many ground breaking...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Chrome, Burlwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Commode/Dresser/Sideboard
Burl and Chrome decorated Chest of drawers by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A fine dresser having bu...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb 2 pc. Bookcase / Chest from the Planner Group Collection
By Paul McCobb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted solid medium toned maple wood two piece three drawer chest with matching bookcase top . This very early production piece from designer Paul McCobb has the first s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handm...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo light blue lacquered and brass commode 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
With a beautiful pastel blue lacquer finish, and brass standing, handles and details above the four drawers, this beautiful commode carries a stellar Italian mid-century aesthetic in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cassettiera con ribaltina anni 70 di Afra e Tobia Scarpa serie Artona Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
Questa rara cassettiera vintage Maxalto Artona, un'opera d'arte della progettazione anni '70 firmata dai celebri designer italiani Afra e Tobia Sca...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mobilgirgi, Chest of Drawers, Spalting Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A spalted wood chest of drawers designed and produced by Mobilgirgi, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fully restored chest of drawers by Tatra nábytok, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This small chest of drawers was made by Tatra nábytok in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s.
Material: beech wood, plywood. It´s in excellent condition, completely renovated.
...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1950s Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- item has been carefully refurbished
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon “Taliesin” Pair of Cabinets/ Chests
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of chests designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon with “Taliesin” bordering. Rare chests with architectural base. Each cabinet con...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century rare Chest of 5 Drawers. The top Drawer has`slits within the drawers the provide sections within. Each drawer offers great space an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Model 300-139 Armchairs from Swarzędz Factory, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pair of armchairs was produced by the Polish company Swarzędzka Furniture Factory in 60s.The armchairs have new cushions, reupholstered in a quality green fabric. The beech fram...
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ebonized Oak Stacked Box Chest by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box chest is a larger modified version of the stacked box nightstand. The piece features three drawers and an inset detail that can be finished with brass plating. Availa...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Sideboard / Commode by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century sideboard / commode by Willy Rizzo from 1970's.
Doors and drawers are decorated with chrome handles.
Central part doors opens down.
Corners are with chrome detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Jim Rose - Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers was inspired by the forms and sensibilities of Shaker furniture. Here, artist Jim Rose puts his spin on the shaker design by using naturally rusted steel. The warmth of the patina evokes a cherished family heirloom. This piece will add interest and functionality to any room.
Jim Rose
Chest of Drawers
repurposed steel with natural rust patina
78h x 35w x 18d in
198.12h x 88.90w x 45.72d cm
JR0270
Jim Rose
b. 1966, d. 2023
Bio:
Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years.
Jim Rose
b. 1966, Wisconsin
Education:
1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL
1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
Awards:
2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI
2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board
2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Solo Exhibitions:
2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
National Exhibitions:
2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz
2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery
2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery
Group Exhibitions:
2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL
2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi
2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI
2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY
2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts,
Mesa, AZ
2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN
2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI
2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI
2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI
2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY
2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI
2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI
2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY
2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition)
2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
2006 Marriage of the Minds...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Kai Kristiansen Style Tall Teak Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish 1960s teak tall dresser or chest or drawers in the style of Kai Kristiansen. Sharp distinct design lines. Teak veneer with edges of solid teak and pulls carved from ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Italian Chest of Drawers of the Twentieth Century in Natural Color Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers of the twentieth century in natural color walnut with three drawers.
The drawers have quality dovetail joints.
Walnut forms very beautiful handmade designs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Sideboard by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi Mobili Moderni, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden sideboard with 3 doors containing a shelf and a sliding door containing 5 drawers and a shelf. One key. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous book-matched...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian chest of drawers, wood, glass and brass details, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi, Vittorio Dassi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian chest of drawers, wood, glass and brass details, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Wood-framed chest of drawers or sideboard with beveled profiles and asymmetrically arranged drawers, of...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rara Cassettiera con specchio Maxalto disegnata da Afra e Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Rara Cassettiera con specchio prodotta da Maxalto agli inizi degli anni 80 e disegnata dai famosi designer Afra e Tobia Scarpa.
La cassettiera è alta 80 cm ed è composta da 3 cassett...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
Outstanding design and craftsmanship cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large White Post Modern Campaign Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Redding, CT
Large White Post modern Campaign Dresser. Perfect piece for that walk in closet. This is the ultimate storage piece. It can hold so much. Two rows of thinner drawers almost 5" high x...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard composed of two folding doors and one shelve inside. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and coated with colored glass. Details, handles and legs made of brass...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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