Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Astoria, NY
Jens Risom Walnut Chest of Drawers, with three frieze drawers on four tapered legs, "Jens Risom
Walnut
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 35.13 in D 21.25 in
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
Metal, Brass
$2,847
H 24 in W 36 in D 21 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
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.
Walnut
$15,500 / item
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 21 in
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
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
Brass
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
Brass
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
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
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
Brass
Jens Risom Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jens Risom design chests,with fitted interiors. Newly refinished.
Walnut
Sold
H 66 in W 36 in D 18 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.
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.
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.
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
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
Walnut, Laminate
Pair of Chests/Bedside Tables in Walnut designed by Jens Risom
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of "Group R" chests/bedside tables in walnut, one with 4 drawers and the other with tambour
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
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
Metal
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
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
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
Walnut
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
Walnut
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
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.
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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H 31.5 in W 36.13 in D 21.25 in
Jens Risom Walnut & Brass Three-Piece Modular Media Cabinet Commode Credenza
By George Nelson, Broyhill Brasilia, Jens Risom
Located in Chattanooga, TN
designer Jens Risom, the key design elements are truly the materials themselves. A mix of solid walnut and
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
Wood
Sold
H 29 in W 35.25 in D 18.5 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
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
Birch, Oak
Jen Risom Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Jen Risom Chest of Drawers
Wood
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
Brass
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
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
Pair of Jens Risom Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Jens Risom three-drawer chests with greywash drawer-fronts circa 1950
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
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
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.
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
Brass
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
Walnut
Pair of Dressers by Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
walnut with walnut pulls
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
Walnut
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.
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
Classic Jens Risom walnut dresser with cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom walnut dresser with brass hardware.
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
Brass
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
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
Brass
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Three-drawer dresser in the manner of Jens Risom or Harvey Probber.
Brass
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
Brass
$1,379 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$10,092 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Teak Wall Mounted Storage Cabinet circa 1970 Manufacturer Stamp on the Back Unique floating wall mounted storage cabinets. Easily mounted. Teak with tambour sliding doors. Two stora...
Teak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,895 / item
H 24.5 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Tambour-Door Credenza by Danish Modern LA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our first-ever modern credenza designed and crafted by Danish Modern L.A.'s artisans' house in Los Angeles, CA. Our skillfully crafted credenza showcases a solid American...
Walnut
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut executive desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
Metal
Milo Baughman Dresser for Drexel
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Drexel Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specifications: Wood Condition This Milo Baughman dresser for Drexel is in excellent restor...
Wood
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
$3,500
H 37 in W 34 in D 20 in
Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley Mahogany 5-Drawers Dresser for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer Edward J Wormley ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this jour...
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Mid-century Danish Rosewood Dresser or Nightstand
Located in Oakland, CA
Four drawer dresser crafted in Brazilian rosewood with book-matched grain and raised on tapered legs. Finely restored and in excellent condition. Measurements Width 32.50’’ x Depth 1...
Rosewood
$12,850 / set
H 21 in W 32 in D 15 in
Wall Mounted Cabinets by Finn Juhl for Baker, Walnut and Birch, Great Condition
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of six wall mount cabinets / wall unit designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Baker, 1950s. The entire set is in very good condition, Beautiful grain pattern in the walnut doo...
Birch, Walnut
Oiled Walnut Mid-Century Modern High Chest 4 Drawers Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very clean beautiful walnut wood pattern oil finished high chest dresser.
Walnut
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? 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. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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