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Retro Chest of Drawer /Tatra Pravenec, 1960's
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood - Semi-gloss - Maker: Tatra Pravenec - Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Retro Chest of Drawer /Tatra Pravenec, 1960's
Retro Chest of Drawer /Tatra Pravenec, 1960's
H 30.71 in W 41.74 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Sideboard and Chest of Drawer Designed by František Mezulánik, 1960'
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, chrome, metal - Dimensions of chest of drawer: H 79cm x
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Set of Sideboard and Chest of Drawer Designed by František Mezulánik, 1960's
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, chrome, metal - Dimensions of chest of drawer: H 79cm x
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Italian Raised Two-Drawer Chest, with Lovely Matchbook Veneers, circa 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
consider character and charm; as typical from a vintage piece. This 1960's Italian raised two-drawer chest
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Praha, CZ
Retro wooden drawer chest, veneer in the style of stained oak, made in 1963 by the design of Jiri
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka
Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
Good Quality Pair of John Stuart 1960's Cherrywood 2-Drawer bedside Chests
By John Stuart
Located in San Francisco, CA
each well constructed chest fitted with 2 drawers with inset reserves and brass pulls; raised on
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
Located in Nice, FR
Italian chest of drawers from the 60s, 6-drawer front, walnut marquetry iron base with wooden shoes
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
H 35.44 in W 58.67 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest. Featuring a rectangular design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Small Brass 3 Drawer Treasure Chest by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Small captivating brass over wood small chest having 3 drawers and nailhead decoration with
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Three-drawer chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers. Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Splendid Modern Nine-Drawer Chest in Walnut
By Thomasville
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic example from a rare case series by Thomasville, circa 1960. An exceptional Danish
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1960's Vintage Bureau Chest of Drawers
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original vintage bureau chest of drawers. This was made in England by the high end
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1960's Vintage Bureau Chest of Drawers
1960's Vintage Bureau Chest of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 18.12 in
Johannes Sorth Three Drawer Rosewood Gentleman's Chest
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Sorth Manufacturer: Nexø Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 39.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 26.25" tall Condition: In excellent original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Small Italian Chests of Drawer in Walnut
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of small Mid-20th Century Italian chests of drawer in walnut, marked "Selva".
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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century MODERN Walnut Cedar CHEST by Lane, c. 1960's
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
replacement safety lock upon request.** Mid Century Modern walnut chest / bench by Lane in nearly new
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Scandinavian teak Design 2 drawer cabinet with beautiful handles, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
1960s Design 2 chest of drawers with beautiful handles This elegant chest of drawers can be
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

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

1960 Jiří Jiroutek Retro Chest of Drawers, Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Praha, CZ
veneered construction - light beech veneer, drawers hardened plastic, drawer frames painted original.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Svend Langkilde Rosewood Chest of Drawers Illums Bolighus Denmark 1960
By Svend Langkilde, Illums Bolighus
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning and refined chest of drawers designed by Svend Langkilde for Illums Bolighus, Denmark 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Sarreid Mirror Polished Stainless & Brass Two-Drawer Low Chest
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage 1960s mirror polished stainless steel clad Campaign chest of two drawers with solid brass
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest by Drexel Vintage
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-Drawer Chests/ Nite Stands
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-drawer chests or nite stands..Superior quality and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

TOMLINSON 1960's Walnut Hollywood Regency Gentleman's Chest
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Hollywood Regency style gentleman's chest by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their slightly
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Composition Chest of Drawer and Writing Desk Designed by Mojmít Požár, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, opaxite glass - Composition has different assembly options - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Restored 8 Drawer Commode by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Walnut

Country French Provincial Louis XV Style Cherry Bachelor Chest of Drawer Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dovetail constructed drawers, solid brass hardware, panel sides, working lock with key, lined drawer
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Vintage 1960s American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

20th Century Walnut, Maple, Ebonized Wood Antique French Chest Of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French chest of drawers from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture pleasantly inlaid with
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Ebony, Maple, Walnut

Solid Mahogany Twelve Drawers Chest with Brass Pulls, circa 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A solid Mahogany 12 drawer chest. Circa 1960's. American. Brass drawer pulls.
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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent Restored Eight Drawer Chest by Renzo Rutili, circa 1965
By Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
downright fabulous than any produced during his era. This Johnson Furniture Company chest is a mesmerizing
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Chest Of Drawers or Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Chest Of Drawers or Credenza, USA 1960s. Paul McCobb (1917
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Chest Of Drawers By Carlo Jensen - Hundevad & Co. - Oak - Ca 1960
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Scandinavian double chest of drawers by designer Carlo Jensen produced by Poul Hundevad and his
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Warren Church Vintage Drawer Chest High Board for Lane Altavista Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Furniture. The chest offers 4 drawers and on top a cabinet with doors in a wooden weave design. All drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Six Drawer Teak Chest/Dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great six drawer double dresser/credenza designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Exquisite Greek Key Chest in African Mahogany by John Stuart, circa 1960
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 12-drawer chest by John Stuart, circa 1960. Stout, expertly constructed case executed in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Three Drawer Mirrored Flip-Top Commode by Joseph-Andrew Motte, France, 1960's
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in Austin, TX
Three drawer commode with mirrored flip-top vanity by Joseph-Andrew Motte. A bank of three equal
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Glass, Laminate

American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A professionally refinished and well kept pair of Mid Century American Modern walnut three drawer
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Green Wooden High Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan de Vries
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-century green wooden high chest of drawer by Derk Jan de Vries - The Netherlands 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Campaign Style Walnut 2-Drawer Chest of Drawers In The Manner Of Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Handsome 2-drawer Campaign Style chest having solid walnut construction with brass pulls, side
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Small Wooden Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan De Vries for Domus, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Small Wooden Chest of Drawer by Derk Jan de Vries for Domus, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Sarreid Brass Two Drawer Low Chest, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Sarreid brass two drawer low chest, 1960. Coffee table
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960. Oak tallboy chest, produced by Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 13.9 in
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

Modernist Chest of Drawers
Modernist Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 45 in D 22.75 in
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in the USA, it dates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish nightstand with three drawers. A small chest of drawers, ideal for use as a nightstand
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
H 25.2 in W 24.02 in D 13.39 in
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber chest of drawers in bleached
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Teak & Leather Blanket Chest by Illums Bolighus
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Illums Bolighus solid teak blanket chest, circa early 1960's. This newly refinished example has an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chest, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 Rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers features a highly polished lacquered finish. The chest dates to the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Macassar, Lacquer

Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
H 29.75 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
clothes. The first drawer also features a lock. The distinctive feature of this chest of drawers is the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom designed and built dresser/chest of drawers by Hans
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
H 30.75 in W 101 in D 21 in
Niels Clausen Rosewood 1960s Chest of Drawers
By Niels Clausen
Located in London, GB
Rarely seen chest of drawers from Danish designer Niels Clausen, produced by his own company NC
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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Svend Langkilde Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers 1960s
By Svend Langkilde
Located in London, GB
. The drawer liners are made from mahogany. The chest features Langkilde’s signature inset solid drawer
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Rosewood

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

Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
H 29.5 in W 49.75 in D 19.75 in
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Authentic 3-drawer chest of drawers from the original Scandinavian manufacture of the 1960s. Its
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 28.75 in W 32.09 in D 16.54 in
Pair Brutalist Four Drawer Commodes, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
1960s Italian pair brutalist design four drawer commodes. Long, thin, narrow slits of wood create
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s. Classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dresser with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 Rosewood tallboy chests, produced
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Vintage teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers of Swedish manufacture. Scandinavian cabinet with 3 drawers, the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Vintage teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Vintage teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
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1960 Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1960 drawer chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every 1960 drawer chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1960 drawer chest, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1960 drawer chest made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1960 drawer chest over the years, but those crafted by Lane Furniture, Drexel and American of Martinsville are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1960 Drawer Chest?

Prices for a 1960 drawer chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $165 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,700.

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.

Questions About 1960 Drawer Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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