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Jens Risom Chest Of Drawers

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed in the 1960s by famed designer Jens Risom, this vintage dresser features graduated drawers
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Walnut & Silver Chest of Drawers, Writing Desk
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 35.13 in D 21.25 in
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Oiled Walnut 4 Drawers Back Splash Bachelor Chest Dresser
By John Stuart, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut four-drawer back splash bachelor chest dresser credenza console cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 3-Drawer Chests
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Danish Mid-Century chests / dressers with three drawers with angled wooden drawer pulls in
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-century Jens Risom Walnut Eight Drawer Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality chest of drawers by Danish designer Jens Risom, made in the USA. This early work
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Jens Risom Walnut Eight Drawer Dresser
Mid-century Jens Risom Walnut Eight Drawer Dresser
$8,800
H 31.75 in W 54 in D 22.25 in

Recent Sales

Jens Risom Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sophisticated walnut chest of drawers on brass telescoping legs, perfectly restored. Price reduced
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Chest of Drawers
Jens Risom Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Jens Risom Chest on Chest
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut chest on chest designed by Jens Risom. The drawer pulls are wood with brass escutcheons, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Chest on Chest
Jens Risom Chest on Chest
H 56.25 in W 36 in D 21 in
Jens Risom 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers, Walnut and Brass
By Jens Risom
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A beautiful and well made 3-drawer chest of drawers in walnut accented with brass hardware designed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early Jens Risom Walnut Chest
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early Jens Risom six-drawer chest in dark walnut with nice bold handles, framed detail edge
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early Jens Risom Walnut Chest
Early Jens Risom Walnut Chest
H 32 in W 60 in D 21 in
Fine Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD 11/11 Rich warm walnut highlights this 1955 classic Jens Risom R Group Chest of Drawers
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American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jens Risom design chests,with fitted interiors. Newly refinished.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Chests
Jens Risom Chests
H 32 in W 32 in D 21 in
Jens Risom Att. Walnut Cabinet Highboy Dresser with Ebonized Pulls & Cane Doors
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning tall Jens Risom attributed highboy with ebonized oak pulls and woven cane doors.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Cane, Oak

Rare Cerused Oak Chest of Drawers by Jens Risom
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare chest of drawers in Cerused Oak by Jens Risom.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Risom Mid Century Modern Server Cabinet Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern J. Risom cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Jens Risom Midcentury Four-Drawer Filing Cabinet Chest
By Jens Risom
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted signed/hallmarked Jens Risom 1970s compact four drawer cabinet made of walnut. Has locks
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall chest of drawers featuring crescent pulls, exposed legs with floor stretchers and finished
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Laminate

Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Cabinet
H 55.5 in W 44 in D 19 in
Pair of Chests/Bedside Tables in Walnut designed by Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Pair of "Group R" chests/bedside tables in walnut, one with 4 drawers and the other with tambour
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Vintage 1950s American Night Stands

Walnut Chest by Heywood-Wakefield, 1950s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Westport, CT
drawers, proving ample storage. Other designers from this era include Jens Risom, Paul McCobb, George
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Rare Jens Risom Tall Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Washington, DC
Exceptional tall chest of drawers designed by Jens Risom. Chest of drawers dates back to the early
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Metal

Rare Jens Risom Tall Chest of Drawers
Rare Jens Risom Tall Chest of Drawers
H 55 in W 33.5 in D 19 in
Pair Original Jens Risom Cabinets, Walnut, Brass, Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of beautiful Walnut Jens Risom cabinets. One cabinet has two adjustable shelves and the other
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Stylish Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage dresser features graduated drawers with unique sculpted handles. Brass trim and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

1960s Petite Low Chest in Walnut by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small three drawer chest in walnut by Jens Risom; 1960s. I love this line from Jens Risom - he used
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1960s Petite Low Chest in Walnut by Jens Risom
1960s Petite Low Chest in Walnut by Jens Risom
H 25.38 in W 18.5 in D 19.63 in
Jens Risom Dresser Credenza
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
attach to the base, one cabinet has four drawers, the other four drawers and a swing open door which
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Dresser Credenza
Jens Risom Dresser Credenza
H 31.5 in W 90 in D 21 in
Pair of Jens Risom Nightstand End Tables
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Classic Jens Risom one-door cabinet nightstands, or end tables. These tables open to Revel storage
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Cube Style One Door Dresser Night Stands
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Pair of one door night tables - doors open to revel a shelf.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Dark Walnut Chest or Cabinet
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut chest of drawers or cabinet with seven smaller drawers and one large one, long
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Jens Risom Dark Walnut Chest or Cabinet
Jens Risom Dark Walnut Chest or Cabinet
H 28.75 in W 53.75 in D 21.5 in
Jens Risom Walnut & Brass Three-Piece Modular Media Cabinet Commode Credenza
By Jens Risom, Broyhill Brasilia, George Nelson
Located in Chattanooga, TN
designer Jens Risom, the key design elements are truly the materials themselves. A mix of solid walnut and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Chifferobe Chest
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Interesting form Danish Modern Chifferobe with cane front doors which open to rosewood sock drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Chifferobe Chest
Danish Modern Chifferobe Chest
H 67.63 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Two-Drawer Lateral File Cabinet in Walnut by Hardwood House
By Jens Risom, George Nelson
Located in Topeka, KS
Rochester, New York. It is very reminiscent of cabinets by both George Nelson and Jens Risom. It is in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Custom Unit Chest c. 1941
Located in New York, NY
, gives the piece its beauty. The secondary wood is solid oak; drawers are dove-tailed. According to Jens
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Oak

Custom Unit Chest c. 1941
Custom Unit Chest c. 1941
H 39.5 in W 40 in D 16 in
Jen Risom Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Jen Risom Chest of Drawers
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Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Jen Risom Chest of Drawers
Jen Risom Chest of Drawers
H 32 in W 42 in D 21 in
Jens Risom Large Walnut Bureau for Jens Risom Design Group
By Jens Risom
Located in Cambridge, MA
This is a two-piece system that sits on one long cradle. It features six drawers, a cabinet with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Double Chest of Drawers by Jens Risom
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A double chest of drawers set atop a solid walnut base. Left side having four drawers of
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Jens Risom Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Jens Risom three-drawer chests with greywash drawer-fronts circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Jens Risom Chests
Pair of Jens Risom Chests
H 32 in W 42 in D 21 in
An Exquisite Pair of Chests by Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a gorgeous and rare pair of chests or dressers designed by Jens Risom. Concave cases are
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tambour Door Walnut Chest by Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice Walnut Cabinet by Jens Risom. the left side has 4 drawers, and the right side has a
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1950 Jens Risom 3-Drawer Walnut Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful wrap-around walnut veneer 3-drawer dresser.Deep drawers and great handle pulls.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Jens Risom Bureau
Located in Cambridge, MA
This is a Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Inc. three drawer bureau with brass pulls. The grain
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20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Bureau
Jens Risom Bureau
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Jens Risom walnut Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Stunning matched pair of Jens Risom for Risom Designs Ca.1960 walnut dressers. Restored to mint
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom walnut Dressers
Jens Risom walnut Dressers
H 32 in W 42 in D 21 in
Pair of Dressers by Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
walnut with walnut pulls
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Dressers by Jens Risom
Pair of Dressers by Jens Risom
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Jens Risom Walnut file credenza
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom for Risom designs ca.1965 Walnut file credenza with solid Walnut sculpted handles in
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Jens Risom Walnut file credenza
Jens Risom Walnut file credenza
H 33 in W 58.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Modernist Walnut Commodes by Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
or as chests of drawers in the bedroom. By Jens Risom. American, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Companion Cabinets- Danish Modern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Jens Risom companion pieces: one chest of drawers and a two door cabinet. Each measure 55 1/2 x
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Classic Jens Risom walnut dresser with cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom walnut dresser with brass hardware.
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful Jens Risom walnut chest of drawers with brass pulls produced by Jens Risom Designs, Inc
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers
Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Pair of 1950's Walnut Cabinets by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome pair of vintage 1950's walnut chests by Jens Risom. Beautiful graining with brass
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Vintage 1950s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom 1950's Sideboard
Located in Easton, PA
Walnut sideboard composed of two case pieces affixed on a single base designed by Jens Risom c.1950
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Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom 1950's Sideboard
Jens Risom 1950's Sideboard
H 32 in W 72 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Three-drawer dresser in the manner of Jens Risom or Harvey Probber.
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20th Century American Dressers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Jens Risom Walnut Bedside Tables
By Jens Risom, Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Jens Risom nightstands, by Jens Risom Design, Inc., walnut cases with exposed legs and floor
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Walnut Bedside Tables
Jens Risom Walnut Bedside Tables
H 24.25 in W 24 in D 17 in

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Jens Risom Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of jens risom chest of drawers available for sale. The range of distinct jens risom chest of drawers — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of jens risom chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of jens risom chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern jens risom chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Jens risom chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jens Risom are consistently popular.

How Much are Jens Risom Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for jens risom chest of drawers start at $1,200 and top out at $9,800 with the average selling for $3,200.

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.

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