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Memphis Style Chest

Post Modern Memphis Chest of Drawers by Lam Lee
Post Modern Memphis Chest of Drawers by Lam Lee

Post Modern Memphis Chest of Drawers by Lam Lee

By Lam Lee Group

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful Post Modern Memphis Style chest of drawers. Handmade in Italy, this striking piece

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous hand-made Memphis post-modern table top jewelry chest with five drawers in the style of

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Late 20th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Memphis Group Style Kent Coffey Chest
Memphis Group Style Kent Coffey Chest

Memphis Group Style Kent Coffey Chest

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H 42.25 in W 42 in D 19 in

Memphis Group Style Kent Coffey Chest

By Memphis Group, Kent-Coffey

Located in Dallas, TX

Kent Coffey "The Titan" 5 drawer chest refinished in a modern Memphis Group style. Drawers are

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

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Memphis Style Art Furniture by Artist Lionel Lamy
Contemporary Memphis Style Art Furniture by Artist Lionel Lamy

Contemporary Memphis Style Art Furniture by Artist Lionel Lamy

By Lionel Lamy

Located in Dallas, TX

1940s 3-drawer wood chest hand painted in acrylic and spray-paint by artist Lionel Lamy. Has two

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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Memphis Group Style Faux Concrete Chest with Brass Pulls
Memphis Group Style Faux Concrete Chest with Brass Pulls

Memphis Group Style Faux Concrete Chest with Brass Pulls

By United Furniture Corporation

Located in Dallas, TX

United Furniture 5-drawer chest refinished in a faux concrete finish. Has unique trapezoidal brass

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Custom Memphis Style Pastel 6 Drawer Post Modern Dresser / Chest
Custom Memphis Style Pastel 6 Drawer Post Modern Dresser / Chest

Custom Memphis Style Pastel 6 Drawer Post Modern Dresser / Chest

By Ettore Sottsass, Reeves Design + Art

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful custom-made pastel color Post Modern 6 drawer dresser or chest. This handmade piece of

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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Lam Lee Memphis Style Silver and Gold Leaf Dresser Lingerie Chest
Lam Lee Memphis Style Silver and Gold Leaf Dresser Lingerie Chest

Lam Lee Memphis Style Silver and Gold Leaf Dresser Lingerie Chest

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Chattanooga, TN

here's the completely arguable composition breakdown. 50% Memphis 20% Neo deco 20% Postmodern 10% Miami

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Memphis-Style Ash Three-Drawer Commode With Glass Top
Memphis-Style Ash Three-Drawer Commode With Glass Top

Memphis-Style Ash Three-Drawer Commode With Glass Top

Located in Chicago, IL

This extremely modern three drawer dresser has many style points in common with the Memphis Group

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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Memphis-Style Three-Drawer Ash Commode With Glass Top
Memphis-Style Three-Drawer Ash Commode With Glass Top

Memphis-Style Three-Drawer Ash Commode With Glass Top

Located in Chicago, IL

This extremely modern three drawer dresser has many style points in common with the Memphis Group

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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Custom Pair of Pastel Two-Drawer Memphis Style Postmodern Tables or Nightstands
Custom Pair of Pastel Two-Drawer Memphis Style Postmodern Tables or Nightstands

Custom Pair of Pastel Two-Drawer Memphis Style Postmodern Tables or Nightstands

By Ettore Sottsass, Peter Shire

Located in Houston, TX

Custom pair of pastel two-drawer Memphis style Postmodern tables or nightstands The main body of

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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Memphis Style Floating Chest of Drawers
Postmodern Memphis Style Floating Chest of Drawers

Postmodern Memphis Style Floating Chest of Drawers

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Incredible floating wall chest of drawers in the silhouette for a female nude. Postmodern Memphis

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rare Large 1980s Postmodern Memphis Style Chest Storage Box by Hollis Fingold
Rare Large 1980s Postmodern Memphis Style Chest Storage Box by Hollis Fingold

Rare Large 1980s Postmodern Memphis Style Chest Storage Box by Hollis Fingold

By Hollis Fingold

Located in Lafayette, IN

1980s & Memphis Milano style. Hand painted by the artist in airbrush and brush stippling, her pieces

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Painted Furniture

Materials

Paint

Postmodern Memphis-Style Three-Drawer Ash Commode with Glass Top
Postmodern Memphis-Style Three-Drawer Ash Commode with Glass Top

Postmodern Memphis-Style Three-Drawer Ash Commode with Glass Top

Located in Chicago, IL

Postmodern three-drawer dresser with many style points in common with the Memphis Group, as well as

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Italian 20th Century Memphis Style Chest of drawers
Italian 20th Century Memphis Style Chest of drawers

Italian 20th Century Memphis Style Chest of drawers

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H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 18.51 in

Italian 20th Century Memphis Style Chest of drawers

Located in CANTELEU, FR

From Italy. Discover the boldness of Italian design with this remarkable Memphis-style chest of

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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Memphis Style Cabinet With Drawers
Memphis Style Cabinet With Drawers

Memphis Style Cabinet With Drawers

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H 29 in W 52 in D 20 in

Memphis Style Cabinet With Drawers

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Memphis style cabinet with drawers. Great storage.

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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Laminate

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Memphis Style Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the memphis style chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and chrome, every memphis style chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a memphis style chest, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer memphis style chest, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each memphis style chest bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made memphis style chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Frans van Praet, Hollis Fingold and Kent Coffey are consistently popular.

How Much is a Memphis Style Chest?

A memphis style chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,875, while the lowest priced sells for $1,125 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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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