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Kittinger Greek Key Chests

Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests

Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests

By Kittinger

Located in Hanover, MA

Fabulous over-sized chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Stunning Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger 1940s Modern
Stunning Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger 1940s Modern

Stunning Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger 1940s Modern

By Kittinger

Located in Buffalo, NY

Fabulous tall chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.

Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.

By Kittinger

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, 1940's Modernist
Pair Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, 1940's Modernist

Pair Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, 1940's Modernist

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Fabulous pair / chest of drawers or dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek key drawer handles.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern

Lovely Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern

By Kittinger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous chest of drawers or dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek key drawer handles.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

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Pair of Kittinger Two Tone, Greek Key Chests
Pair of Kittinger Two Tone, Greek Key Chests

Pair of Kittinger Two Tone, Greek Key Chests

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H 33.25 in W 39 in D 21 in

Pair of Kittinger Two Tone, Greek Key Chests

By Kittinger

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of green on green Greek key three drawer chests by Kittinger. Excellent as found condition complete with sliding accessory tray in top drawer of each chest.

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

Kittinger Greek Key Chest
Kittinger Greek Key Chest

Kittinger Greek Key Chest

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H 33.5 in W 46 in D 21 in

Kittinger Greek Key Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

Three drawer chest in original pale green painted finish.

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Kittinger "Greek Key Chests" in White Lacquer with Brass-Clad Drawer Fronts
Kittinger "Greek Key Chests" in White Lacquer with Brass-Clad Drawer Fronts

Kittinger "Greek Key Chests" in White Lacquer with Brass-Clad Drawer Fronts

By Kittinger

Located in Chicago, IL

We are proud to offer this pair of fully restored "Greek key chests / nightstands" by Kittinger, circa 1950s.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kittenger Greek Key Chests
Pair of Kittenger Greek Key Chests

Pair of Kittenger Greek Key Chests

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H 33 in W 39 in D 20.75 in

Pair of Kittenger Greek Key Chests

By Kittinger

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a pair of 1950s Kittinger Greek key chests that have been newly painted Benjamen Moore super white.  

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Latex, Wood

Kittinger Almond Lacquered Greek Key Chests
Kittinger Almond Lacquered Greek Key Chests

Kittinger Almond Lacquered Greek Key Chests

By Kittinger

Located in New York, NY

Pair of three-drawer chest of drawers in custom almond lacquer with contrasting dark brown Greek key drawer pulls.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Kittinger Almond Lacquered Greek Key Chests
Kittinger Almond Lacquered Greek Key Chests

Kittinger Almond Lacquered Greek Key Chests

By Kittinger

Located in New York, NY

Pair of three-drawer chest of drawers in custom almond lacquer with contrasting dark brown Greek key drawer pulls.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Greek Key Chest Designed By Kittinger
Greek Key Chest Designed By Kittinger

Greek Key Chest Designed By Kittinger

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H 33.25 in W 39 in D 20.75 in

Greek Key Chest Designed By Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Greek Key Chest, designed by Kittinger, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Greek Key Chests by Kittinger
Pair of Greek Key Chests by Kittinger

Pair of Greek Key Chests by Kittinger

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H 33.25 in W 39 in D 21 in

Pair of Greek Key Chests by Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pair of Greek Key chests by Kittinger. White and black.

Category

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

Materials

Satin, Wood

Kittinger Oversized Chest with Greek Key Handles, Pair
Kittinger Oversized Chest with Greek Key Handles, Pair

Kittinger Oversized Chest with Greek Key Handles, Pair

By Kittinger

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Kittinger Manderin collection oversized chest with Greek key handles.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Greek Key Chests by Kittinger
Pair of Midcentury Greek Key Chests by Kittinger

Pair of Midcentury Greek Key Chests by Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage chests in light toned wood, produced circa 1940s by Kittinger, including three exterior drawers, with decorative handles fashioned as a Greek key designs.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Greek Key Motif Chest designed by Kittinger, circa 1940's
Greek Key Motif Chest designed by Kittinger, circa 1940's

Greek Key Motif Chest designed by Kittinger, circa 1940's

By Kittinger

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant chest of drawers with Greek Key motif, designed by Kittinger, circa 1940's.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Greek Key Chest of Drawers in the Style of Kittinger
Pair of Greek Key Chest of Drawers in the Style of Kittinger

Pair of Greek Key Chest of Drawers in the Style of Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of Hollywood Regency style Greek Key three drawer dressers in the manner of Kittinger, ca. 1950s. Antiqued white finish.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Kittenger Midcentury Greek key Chests
Kittenger Midcentury Greek key Chests

Kittenger Midcentury Greek key Chests

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H 33.5 in W 39 in D 21 in

Kittenger Midcentury Greek key Chests

By Kittinger

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a pair of 1949 kittenger chests with original paint in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

1940s Greek Key Five-Drawer Lacquered Chest by Kittinger
1940s Greek Key Five-Drawer Lacquered Chest by Kittinger

1940s Greek Key Five-Drawer Lacquered Chest by Kittinger

By Kittinger Furniture Company, James Mont

Located in Buffalo, NY

1940s Greek key five-drawer lacquered chest by Kittinger.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Greek key motif Kittinger chest of drawers
Greek key motif Kittinger chest of drawers

Greek key motif Kittinger chest of drawers

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H 33.5 in W 39.5 in D 21 in

Greek key motif Kittinger chest of drawers

Located in New York, NY

Posh black and white chest of drawers, with horizontal Greek key motif. Three drawers. Just restored. Original label inside the first drawer. Search word: commode

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Kittinger Greek Key Front Chest of Drawers
Kittinger Greek Key Front Chest of Drawers

Kittinger Greek Key Front Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Fully restored 5 drawer chest of drawers in almond lacquer with espresso brown pulls and border. Visit Quotientnyc.com to view our complete collection.

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

PAIR OF LACQUERED GREEK KEY "KITTINGER" DRESSERS/CHESTS
PAIR OF LACQUERED GREEK KEY "KITTINGER" DRESSERS/CHESTS

PAIR OF LACQUERED GREEK KEY "KITTINGER" DRESSERS/CHESTS

Located in New York, NY

PAIR OF LACQUERED BLACK AND WHITE GREEK KEY "KITTINGER" DRESSERS WITH 3 DRAWERS EACH AND A "KITTINGER" STAMP.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Greek Key Lacquered Chests by Kittinger
Pair of Greek Key Lacquered Chests by Kittinger

Pair of Greek Key Lacquered Chests by Kittinger

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of restored chest of drawers in cream and espresso brown lacquer with Greek key fronts. Visit Quotientnyc.com to view our complete collection.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tall Kittinger Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Detail
Tall Kittinger Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Detail

Tall Kittinger Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Detail

By Kittinger

Located in Troy, MI

Dresser or chest of drawers by Kittinger, circa 1950s. Five drawers with applied / raised Greek key design at top and bottom.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Greek key motif Kittinger pair of chest of drawers
Greek key motif Kittinger pair of chest of drawers

Greek key motif Kittinger pair of chest of drawers

Located in New York, NY

Posh black and white pair, with horizontal Greek key motif. Three drawers. Sold individually or as a pair; price listed below is for the pair. Just restored.

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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Greek Key Motif Kittinger Pair of Chest of Drawers
Greek Key Motif Kittinger Pair of Chest of Drawers

Greek Key Motif Kittinger Pair of Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Posh black and white pair, with horizontal Greek key motif. Three drawers. Sold individually or as a pair; price listed below is for the pair. Just restored.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Commodes
Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Commodes

Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Commodes

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H 33.25 in W 46 in D 21 in

Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Commodes

Located in North Miami, FL

These are exceptional commodes with three large drawers and greek key hardware - this beauty is in two tones (natural wood and high polished black lacquer). Just stunning! Pair of ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Tall Greek Key Dresser from Kittinger Mandarin
Tall Greek Key Dresser from Kittinger Mandarin

Tall Greek Key Dresser from Kittinger Mandarin

Located in Hanover, MA

Greek Key two-tone lacquer tall dresser from the iconic Kittinger Mandarin Collection of 1947, inspired by the exotic modernist works of James Mont.

Extremely solid an...

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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 1940s Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests, Regency Modern
Pair of 1940s Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests, Regency Modern

Pair of 1940s Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests, Regency Modern

By Kittinger, James Mont

Located in Buffalo, NY

Fabulous pair of oversized chest of drawers/ dresser manufactured by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek key drawer handles.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Wood

Match Pair of, 1940s Greek Key Lacquered Chests by Kittinger
Match Pair of, 1940s Greek Key Lacquered Chests by Kittinger

Match Pair of, 1940s Greek Key Lacquered Chests by Kittinger

By Kittinger, James Mont

Located in Buffalo, NY

Two three-drawer cabinets by Kittinger from the Mandarin series. Classic Greek Key designed pulls.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dressers

Materials

Wood

Kittinger High Boy Chest of Drawers, Expertly Restored, Greek Key Motif, 1940s
Kittinger High Boy Chest of Drawers, Expertly Restored, Greek Key Motif, 1940s

Kittinger High Boy Chest of Drawers, Expertly Restored, Greek Key Motif, 1940s

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Kansas City, MO

Kittinger bedroom dresser / Hiboy expertly restored and repainted with a two part conversion varnish this is chemically dried. This is a much better and more durable finish than lacq...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Greek Key Chests by Kittinger
Pair of Greek Key Chests by Kittinger

Pair of Greek Key Chests by Kittinger

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H 33.25 in W 39 in D 21 in

Pair of Greek Key Chests by Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Greek key chests by Kittinger.

Category

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

Pair of "Greek Key Three-Drawer Chests Original Pink Lacquer by Kittinger
Pair of "Greek Key Three-Drawer Chests Original Pink Lacquer by Kittinger

Pair of "Greek Key Three-Drawer Chests Original Pink Lacquer by Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of pink and white lacquered Greek key chests by Kittinger. Top drawers have sliding sock or jewelry compartments.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger Mid-Century Modern
Fabulous Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger Mid-Century Modern

Fabulous Greek Key Tall Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger Mid-Century Modern

By Kittinger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous tall chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Chests
Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Chests

Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Chests

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H 33 in W 46 in D 21 in

Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Chests

By Kittinger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Chests in good as found vintage condition.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Kittinger Greek Key Chest of Drawers
Kittinger Greek Key Chest of Drawers

Kittinger Greek Key Chest of Drawers

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H 33.25 in W 39 in D 21 in

Kittinger Greek Key Chest of Drawers

By Kittinger

Located in Chicago, IL

1940s authentic Greek key chest of drawers by Kittinger (labelled) newly refinished in satin black lacquer and gold leaf drawers.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940's Kittinger 'Greek Key' Chests
Pair of 1940's Kittinger 'Greek Key' Chests

Pair of 1940's Kittinger 'Greek Key' Chests

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H 48.5 in W 36 in D 21 in

Pair of 1940's Kittinger 'Greek Key' Chests

By Kittinger

Located in Hudson, NY

an outstanding pair of 5 drawer chests by Kittinger. Their 'Mandarin' series is one of the most iconic from this era. the cases have wide molded trim and the drawers have unique Gree...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Kittinger Greek Key front chest
Kittinger Greek Key front chest

Kittinger Greek Key front chest

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H 33.5 in W 39 in D 21 in

Kittinger Greek Key front chest

By Kittinger

Located in Highland Park, IL

1940's Kittinger Greek Key Chest

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Greek Key Chests
Greek Key Chests

Greek Key Chests

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H 32 in W 30 in D 19 in

Greek Key Chests

By Kittinger

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

keywords: Hollywood Regency, Greek Key, Kittinger Style

Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Greek Key Dressers or Chests by Kittinger
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Greek Key Dressers or Chests by Kittinger

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Greek Key Dressers or Chests by Kittinger

By Kittinger

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a lovely pair of Greek Key Kittinger sea foam dressers. These painted wood storage units are embellished with accenting green wainscoting and each measure 3...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Located in Hanover, MA

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A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests with Greek Key motive. Manufactured by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.

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Kittinger Mandarin Style Chest Dresser Black and White Lacquer Five Drawers

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Mid-Century Modern high chest dresser with Greek key motive by Kittinger.

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Kittinger Greek Key Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of kittinger greek key chests available for sale. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and brass, all kittinger greek key chests available were constructed with great care. Kittinger greek key chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Kittinger greek key chests bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made kittinger greek key chests over the years, but those made by Kittinger and Kittinger Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Kittinger Greek Key Chests?

Kittinger greek key chests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,950, while the lowest priced sells for $2,195 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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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