Midcentury Commode

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American Walnut Chest Of Drawers

Heywood Wakefield Cabinet

Gentlemen Chest

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

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Teak

Teak Mid-Century Wardrobe

H 48.5 in W 48 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard, 1960s

H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s

H 55.12 in W 39.77 in D 16.15 in

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

Mid-Century chest of drawers in solid exotic wood opening by seven drawers in the style of Jacques

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers

H 57.49 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in

Palisandre Three Drawer Commode, France, Mid Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century French three drawer commode. Polished palissandre wood with decorative grain details

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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander

Palisandre Three Drawer Commode, France, Mid Century

H 33 in W 43 in D 17 in

Mid Century Campaign Style Chest

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid Century Campaign Style Chest. Two part construction with brass hardware. Wood appears to be

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Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hickory

Mid Century Campaign Style Chest

H 41 in W 36 in D 15 in

Mid-Century Chest by Salvatore Bevelacqua

By Salvatore Bevelacqua

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mid-Century chest by Salvatore Bevelacqua, American, circa 1950s.

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Chest by Salvatore Bevelacqua

H 35.5 in W 56 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-Century Modern style dresser, constructed of walnut with a transparent lacquer finish. Top

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dresser

H 35.75 in W 72.88 in D 20.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Oak Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern style solid oak and quarter oak veneered nine-drawer dresser. With dish form

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Oak Dresser

H 33 in W 84.5 in D 21.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s

H 33.27 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Style Burl Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century style burl dresser with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Style Burl Dresser

H 34 in W 40 in D 19 in

Mid-century design chest of drawers

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Mid-century design chest of drawers in very good original condition. Wooden frame lined with black

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-century design chest of drawers

H 24.02 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy.

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Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy

H 39.38 in W 32.09 in D 19.69 in

Large American Mid Century Commode by Paul Frankl, 1950s

By Paul Frankl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large American mid century commode by Paul Frankl, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Large American Mid Century Commode by Paul Frankl, 1950s

H 32.3 in W 43.1 in D 18 in

Mid Century Raymond Loewy Dresser Chest

By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-century dresser chest designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co. in ebonized solid oak

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Raymond Loewy Dresser Chest

H 31.75 in W 34 in D 19.25 in

Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser

By Gilbert Rohde, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century Modern five drawers one-door compartment chest or dresser.

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

Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser

H 46 in W 42 in D 18 in

Pair of Mid-Century Maple Two-Drawer Commodes

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French mid century (1940s) maple two-drawer bedside commodes with parquetry pattern veneer

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Maple Two-Drawer Commodes

H 24 in W 21.5 in D 15.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Chest of drawers

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden chest of drawers.

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Chest of drawers

H 28.75 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Gentlemen's Chest

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice Mid-Century Danish modern walnut high chest.

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

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Gentlemen's Chest

H 52 in W 42 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s

H 30.12 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Italian Empire Style Walnut Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome mid-century Italian Empire Style walnut chest. Featuring a gorgeous finish, lovely brass

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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Empire Style Walnut Chest

H 32 in W 39 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-Century Modern storage chest is a simple, yet elegant oak veneer double-door chest. Our shingle

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest

H 36 in W 48 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

Mid Century teak dresser made and manufactured during the 1960s in the Denmark. The dresser has

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s

H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest

H 50 in W 44 in D 18.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s

H 28.94 in W 13.78 in D 16.54 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest

H 45.5 in W 40.25 in D 19 in

Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Dresser Credenza

By American of Martinsville, Kent-Coffey

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Super nice walnut wood pattern Mid-Century Modern long dresser credenza. Beautiful refinished

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

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Dresser Credenza

H 32 in W 74 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Commode

By L.A. Studio

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Mid-Century Modern style Italian commode. Structure from the 1950s made of solid wood and covered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Commode

H 31.5 in W 50.4 in D 19.69 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers

Located in Porto, PT

Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood six drawers chest, black lacquered glass top and brass hardware.

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers

H 33.47 in W 71.66 in D 20.08 in

Mid-Century Italian Drawers on Wheels, c.1960s

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Modern design Italian drawers on wheels, circa 1960s. Dimension: H77 x W42 x D58

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

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Drawers on Wheels, c.1960s

H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 22.84 in

Enrico Conte Scarpa Five Drawer Commode, Italy, Mid Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid century Italian commode designed by Enrico Conte Scarpa. Top sliding drawer reveals small

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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Enrico Conte Scarpa Five Drawer Commode, Italy, Mid Century

H 34 in W 32 in D 17 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 8 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza

By George Nelson, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut long credenza.

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 8 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza

H 32 in W 54 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dresser, 1970s

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

Mid-Century rosewood dresser made during the 1970s in the Denmark. The dresser with an

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dresser, 1970s

H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in

Edward Wormley American Mid-Century Eight Drawer Wooden Chest

By Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

American mid-century eight-drawer chest with a dark stained wooden case. (EDWARD WORMLEY)

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

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley American Mid-Century Eight Drawer Wooden Chest

H 31 in W 34 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 16.34 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest with drop pulls. Excellent condition. Gorgeous light

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

Materials

Pewter

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest

H 33 in W 32 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

H 27.17 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s

H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mid Century rare Chest of 5 Drawers. The top Drawer has`slits within the drawers the provide

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

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers

H 45.5 in W 34 in D 21 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Commode

Located in New York, NY

Italian Mid-Century Modern marquetry commode with a rectangular top above a case inlaid with greek

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Italian Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Commode

H 33.75 in W 55 in D 19 in

Nice Four Drawers Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bachelor Chest

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood bachelor chest of dresser.

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

Nice Four Drawers Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bachelor Chest

H 30 in W 34 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Walnut High Chest

By Thomasville

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line

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

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Walnut High Chest

H 47 in W 38 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Mid-Century Modern style tall chest of drawers, constructed of American walnut with a transparent

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest

H 55 in W 44.13 in D 21.13 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest

By Paul McCobb

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest. Featuring a rectangular design

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest

H 34 in W 24.75 in D 18 in

Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Kroehler

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Discover the charm of the Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Kroehler, a perfect blend of style

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Kroehler

H 30 in W 41.5 in D 17.75 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers

Located in Porto, PT

Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood chest of drawers, black lacquered glass top and brass hardware

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

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers

H 25.99 in W 68.51 in D 20.67 in

Mid-Century Sideboard or Dresser, four drawers, Italy 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Italian mid-century sideboard featuring four drawers and a large full-length shelf that slightly

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Sideboard or Dresser, four drawers, Italy 1950s

H 31 in W 75 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s

Located in GNIEZNO, 30

This mid century chest of drawers in teak was manufactured in the denmark the 1960s. The chest of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s

H 46.07 in W 30.71 in D 16.54 in

Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers

Located in Bristol, GB

A beautiful chest of drawers with classically mid century inset handles, ideally sized for use as a

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

Materials

Teak

Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers

H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Chest of Drawers or Commode, 1970s

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo dresser with 7 drawers and glass top from 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Chest of Drawers or Commode, 1970s

H 50.4 in W 34.26 in D 18.51 in

Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked

By John Stuart

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A Mid Century walnut highboy dresser, solid and well made with attention to details. Book matched

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked

H 47 in W 42.25 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut Bachelor Chest

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut Bachelor Chest. Featuring a straight line

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut Bachelor Chest

H 32 in W 36 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut High Chest

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut High Chest

H 44.5 in W 36 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Modern Light American Walnut 9 Drawers Dresser

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern light walnut American dresser credenza on turned dowel legs. Brass hardware

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Light American Walnut 9 Drawers Dresser

H 31 in W 20 in D 64 in

Mid-Century Pair Nightstands Commodes Tables Johnson Carper

By Johnson Carper

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful architecturally stunning MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN 1960’s pair of Bachelor chest by

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Pair Nightstands Commodes Tables Johnson Carper

H 30 in W 34 in D 18 in

Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Cabinet

Located in Tulsa, OK

Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Cabinet Above average vintage condition and structurally

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Cabinet

H 53 in W 29 in D 18.5 in

Five Drawers Mid-Century Modern Warmer High Chest Dresser

By American of Martinsville, Lane Acclaim

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern five drawers walnut hi chest dresser cone shape legs with fluted brass tips.

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

Materials

Brass

Five Drawers Mid-Century Modern Warmer High Chest Dresser

H 43 in W 34 in D 18 in

Unusual Sculptural Design Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dressser

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid Century Modern high chest dresser.

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Unusual Sculptural Design Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dressser

H 49 in W 40 in D 20 in

Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers

H 34 in W 40 in D 19 in

Solid Oak Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawers American Bachelor Chest Dresser Commode

By Mengel Furniture Co., Brown Saltman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Oak Mid-Century Modern 4 drawers American Bachelor Chest Dresser Commode.

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

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Mid-Century Modern 4 Drawers American Bachelor Chest Dresser Commode

H 41 in W 40 in D 18 in

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Midcentury Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury commode you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every midcentury commode was constructed with great care. There are 453 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury commode you’re looking for, while we also have 20 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the midcentury commode you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury commode bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury commode over the years, but those crafted by Jiri Jiroutek, Interiér Praha and Børge Mogensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Commode?

The average selling price for a midcentury commode at 1stDibs is $3,100, while they’re typically $130 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced.

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

Is it 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 a 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.

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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