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Black Gentleman Chest

Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top
Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top

Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top

By Walter Dorwin Teague

Located in Ferndale, MI

Sleek Art Deco gentleman's chest, in the style of Walter Dorwin Teague, American, circa 1930s.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lucite, Burl

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Gentleman's Chest Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.
Gentleman's Chest Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.

Gentleman's Chest Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co.

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in Hudson, NY

A seven drawer tall chest in original cream lacquered finish. Design by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Company in the early 1950's. The chest is an all hardwood construction compr...

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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman's Chests
Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman's Chests

Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman's Chests

By Witco, Pulaski Furniture Corporation

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural tiki "oceanic" style gentleman's chests by Pulaski Furniture. The chests feature a unique sculpted front, with the rare whale tai...

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Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished

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 Widdicomb (Retailed by John Stuart, Inc.)

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished

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 Widdicomb (Retailed by John Stuart, Inc.)

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished

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 Widdicomb, USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare George Nelson Black Frame and Marble-Top Gentleman's Chest
Rare George Nelson Black Frame and Marble-Top Gentleman's Chest

Rare George Nelson Black Frame and Marble-Top Gentleman's Chest

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Gladstone, NJ

Rare George Nelson black frame and marble-top Gentleman's chest.

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

Bleached Mahogany Highboy / Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Red Lion
Bleached Mahogany Highboy / Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Red Lion

Bleached Mahogany Highboy / Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Red Lion

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a tall highboy or gentleman's chest of drawers. Blond mahogany with solid mahogany drawers. All drawers are constructed with double dove tail joints. S...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest Mahogany 1940s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest Mahogany 1940s

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest Mahogany 1940s

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Dallas, TX

A dark and richly finished mahogany cabinet with 13 contrasting birch interior utility drawers. All sides are finished with a subtly tapering rounded frame. This is the more detailed...

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Baker Furniture French Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chests, Pair
Baker Furniture French Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chests, Pair

Baker Furniture French Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chests, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Regency style tambour door highboy dressers or gentleman's chests By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Black lacquered walnut, with brass hardware ...

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Vintage 1960s American Regency Dressers

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John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished

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 Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Widdicomb, USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with...

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Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style black lacquered tambour door gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Black lacquered walnut, with ...

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dressers

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Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman's Chest by Pulaski
Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman's Chest by Pulaski

Witco Oceanic Style Black Lacquered Sculptural Tiki Gentleman's Chest by Pulaski

By Pulaski Furniture Corporation

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sculptural tiki "oceanic" style gentleman's chest by Pulaski Furniture. The chest features a unique sculpted front, with the rare whale tail base.

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John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency or Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with ori...

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Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chests, Refinished
Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chests, Refinished

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-Gibbings for Widdicomb (Retailed by John Stuart, Inc.)

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Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

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By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb, Directional

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 Black lacquered...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Irwin Collection" Gentleman's Chest
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Irwin Collection" Gentleman's Chest

Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture "Irwin Collection" Gentleman's Chest

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered walnut gentleman's chest, designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture's "Irwin Collection" circa 1956.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb

Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb

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H 43 in W 51.25 in D 18.5 in

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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Brass

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency or Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with ori...

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Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
Baker Furniture French Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished

Baker Furniture French Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century French Regency Louis XVI six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Black lacquered w...

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Vintage 1960s American Regency Dressers

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Brass

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

Edmond Spence Swedish Modern Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished

By Edmond J. Spence

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century Swedish Modern black lacquered birch highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By Edmond J.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

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Frank Lloyd Wright Gentleman's Chest.
Frank Lloyd Wright Gentleman's Chest.

Frank Lloyd Wright Gentleman's Chest.

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H 52.5 in W 36.5 in D 20 in

Frank Lloyd Wright Gentleman's Chest.

By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in New York, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon, model #2000. Six-drawer chest of dark stained mahogany with carved detailing and an architectural base. Two doors open to reveal three slot...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl
Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl

Gentleman's Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Seven-drawer chest of dark stained wood with brass X-pulls and raised detailing. Simple, elegant form with lots of storage.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Brutalist Style Mosaic Gentleman's Chest
Brutalist Style Mosaic Gentleman's Chest

Brutalist Style Mosaic Gentleman's Chest

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H 64.25 in W 38 in D 18.75 in

Brutalist Style Mosaic Gentleman's Chest

By Lane Furniture, Lane Furniture

Located in San Diego, CA

A mosaic, block front, tall gentleman's chest by Lane. Refinished in a dark walnut hue, this piece is rich and dynamic with shadows being cast from the mosaic block front. Inside of ...

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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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50's Cerused Three Drawer Gentleman's Chest
50's Cerused Three Drawer Gentleman's Chest

50's Cerused Three Drawer Gentleman's Chest

Located in New York, NY

Black cerused gentleman's chest with top shelf valet.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Black lacqured Asian inspied Gentleman's chest
Black lacqured Asian inspied Gentleman's chest

Black lacqured Asian inspied Gentleman's chest

Located in New York, NY

Black lacquered Asian inspired gentleman's chest with brass hardware in the style of Michael Taylor's Far East Collection

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Deskey attributed chests

Deskey attributed chests

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H 47.5 in W 32 in D 20.5 in

Deskey attributed chests

Located in Newburgh, NY

beautiful pair of Gentleman chest, black laquered with oak and nickeled accents

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Gentlemans Chest by. Baker
Gentlemans Chest by. Baker

Gentlemans Chest by. Baker

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H 46 in W 42 in D 19 in

Gentlemans Chest by. Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Morristown, NJ

Gentlemans chest by. Baker. Tamboor doors open to two dividers sit atop three drawers w. Italian Solid Brass pulls.

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20th Century American Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

19th Century English Gentleman's Chest on Chest

19th Century English Gentleman's Chest on Chest

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Beautifully proportioned 19th century English Country gentleman's chest on chest. Aged dark mahogany with eight drawers.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Ebonized Paul Frankl Gentleman's Chest with Brass Hardware
Rare Ebonized Paul Frankl Gentleman's Chest with Brass Hardware

Rare Ebonized Paul Frankl Gentleman's Chest with Brass Hardware

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Newly ebonized walnut, tall chest of drawers with solid brass hardware by Paul Frankl. A wonderful combination of nine deep and wide drawers, plus three concealed behind doors. Hard...

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Materials

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Gentleman's Hat Chest or Cabinet
Gentleman's Hat Chest or Cabinet

Gentleman's Hat Chest or Cabinet

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H 87 in W 60 in D 22 in

Gentleman's Hat Chest or Cabinet

Located in Sarasota, FL

Scotland gentleman's hat Chest, cabinet or wardrobe handmade fabulous pulls and hardware well made. Drawer to the bottom.

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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish William IV Cabinets

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Vintage Mid-Century Dresser by John Kapel for Glenn of California
Vintage Mid-Century Dresser by John Kapel for Glenn of California

Vintage Mid-Century Dresser by John Kapel for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, John Kapel

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dresser was designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California in the 1960s. It is walnut with black details. Matching gentleman's chest/armoire avai...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

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Small Louis XVI / Gustavian chest of drawers in pine with its original coral-red paint and subtle traces of gilding on mouldings and carved details. Architecturally composed with cl...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bed by Jules Leleu, Mahogany & Amboyna, 1923
Art Deco Bed by Jules Leleu, Mahogany & Amboyna, 1923

Art Deco Bed by Jules Leleu, Mahogany & Amboyna, 1923

$29,378

H 57.09 in W 70.08 in D 86.62 in

Art Deco Bed by Jules Leleu, Mahogany & Amboyna, 1923

By Jules Leleu

Located in Roma, IT

A rare, superb bed designed and realized by Jules Leleu in 1923, and known in only two specimens. Mahogany and amboyna burl veneer, inlaid floral marquetry, carved wood feet. Realize...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany, Amboyna

Handcrafted Cigar and Liquor Chest, Leather & Alcantara, French Design
Handcrafted Cigar and Liquor Chest, Leather & Alcantara, French Design

Handcrafted Cigar and Liquor Chest, Leather & Alcantara, French Design

Located in Sciez sur léman, Sciez sur léman

The Cigar and Liquor Chest is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, inspired from steamer wardrobe trunk, entirely handmade with the highest quality materials. Its leather exterior an...

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2010s French Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Brass

"Lion and Gazelle, " Fabulous Art Deco Mural Study in Black and Rust
"Lion and Gazelle, " Fabulous Art Deco Mural Study in Black and Rust

"Lion and Gazelle, " Fabulous Art Deco Mural Study in Black and Rust

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 15 in W 18.25 in D 0.1 in

"Lion and Gazelle, " Fabulous Art Deco Mural Study in Black and Rust

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Full of color and movement, this detailed study for a room dominated by a monumental Art Deco mural was painted by a French artist, perhaps for an interior design firm in Bordeaux. T...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

$30,000

H 28 in W 43 in D 32 in

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca

By Hugo França

Located in San Francisco, CA

A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.

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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Hardwood

Lauren Sofa, in COM, by August Abode
Lauren Sofa, in COM, by August Abode

Lauren Sofa, in COM, by August Abode

$8,300 / item

H 32.75 in W 84 in D 38 in

Lauren Sofa, in COM, by August Abode

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our Lauren Sofa. An elegant piece that pairs skirted charm with sophisticated ease. Defined by a gently undulating back and subtly flared arms, its graceful silhouette an...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Aged Brass Finish Bistro Table, 31.5" Round, Modern Design, New, 21st Century
Aged Brass Finish Bistro Table, 31.5" Round, Modern Design, New, 21st Century

Aged Brass Finish Bistro Table, 31.5" Round, Modern Design, New, 21st Century

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Bistro Table Size: 31-1/2” RD. X 29” H. An effortlessly timeless piece, this bistro table features an aged patina brass finish that brings warmth and character to any space. Its comp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tables

Materials

Metal

Fine French Art Deco Mirrored Buffet or Commode with Wooden Legs and Handles
Fine French Art Deco Mirrored Buffet or Commode with Wooden Legs and Handles

Fine French Art Deco Mirrored Buffet or Commode with Wooden Legs and Handles

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Fine French Art Deco mirrored buffet / commode with refine hand painted carved wooden faun head pulls and curved legs.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 Black Gentleman Chest

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.

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