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Mission Oak Drawers

Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers
Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers

Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers

By Henredon

Located in Germantown, MD

Very fine Henredon Fine Furniture 5-drawer chest of drawers in great condition. Amazing combination of Solid walnut and mission oak construction.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

American Rustic Mission Oak Dresser
American Rustic Mission Oak Dresser

American Rustic Mission Oak Dresser

$8,250

H 70.5 in W 48 in D 23 in

American Rustic Mission Oak Dresser

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Mission dark stained oak dresser with mirror having 3 drawers over 2 large drawers with splint wood woven sides & trim (Indian Splint Manufacturing Co) (Related items...

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20th Century American Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2-Drawer Entertainment Cabinet 20thC
Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2-Drawer Entertainment Cabinet 20thC

Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2-Drawer Entertainment Cabinet 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Stickley Mission Oak two-drawer entertainment cabinet, crafted from quarter-sawn oak in the 20th century, embodies the aesthetic of the Arts & Crafts movement.

Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

ANTIQUE SIGHNED Charles LIMBERT 5 drawer chest of drawers Stickley era W7495
ANTIQUE SIGHNED Charles LIMBERT 5 drawer chest of drawers Stickley era W7495

ANTIQUE SIGHNED Charles LIMBERT 5 drawer chest of drawers Stickley era W7495

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a good looking chest of Drawer from the EARLEY 1900s in good conditions and has been refinished in some time MARKED WITH BRAND as pictured,, The chest made out quarter sow...

Category

Early 20th Century Mission Dressers

Materials

Oak, Olive

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Vintage Quartersawn Oak Mission Cedar Lined 12 Drawer Dresser Mule Chest 66"
Vintage Quartersawn Oak Mission Cedar Lined 12 Drawer Dresser Mule Chest 66"

Vintage Quartersawn Oak Mission Cedar Lined 12 Drawer Dresser Mule Chest 66"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage American made Amish mule style chest or double dresser. Made of quartersawn oak featuring mission styling with twelve drawers, paneled sides, and iron hardware.

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Late 20th Century Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Limbert Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Dresser, circa 1910
Antique Limbert Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Dresser, circa 1910

Antique Limbert Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Dresser, circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts mission oak chest of drawers by Limbert offers slightly arched mirror surmounting two over two case raised on square and straight legs, without label, guaran...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

L & JG Stickley Mission Oak 4 Drawer Chest With Mirror Unsigned C1910
L & JG Stickley Mission Oak 4 Drawer Chest With Mirror Unsigned C1910

L & JG Stickley Mission Oak 4 Drawer Chest With Mirror Unsigned C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

A classic example of early 20th-century American Arts & Crafts craftsmanship, this Mission Oak chest attributed to L & JG Stickley features four spacious drawers and an attached mirr...

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley High Chest after Harvey Ellis, 20th C
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley High Chest after Harvey Ellis, 20th C

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley High Chest after Harvey Ellis, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts & Crafts mission high chest of drawers by Stickley after Harvey Ellis offers quarter sawn oak construction with backsplash surmounting six small drawers over three gr...

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Media Cabinet or Bedside Chest
L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Media Cabinet or Bedside Chest

L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Media Cabinet or Bedside Chest

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts media cabinet, chest of drawers, or nightstand By L. & J.G.

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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Copper

Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Stacking File Cabinet with Three Drawers
Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Stacking File Cabinet with Three Drawers

Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Stacking File Cabinet with Three Drawers

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Globe Wernicke Mission Oak Stacking File Cabinet With 3 Drawers C1920. 40 7/8" x 16 3/8" ...

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Early 20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Arts & Crafts Stickley Mission Oak File Cabinet With Hammered Copper Hardware
Arts & Crafts Stickley Mission Oak File Cabinet With Hammered Copper Hardware

Arts & Crafts Stickley Mission Oak File Cabinet With Hammered Copper Hardware

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2-Drawer File Cabinet With Hammered Copper Hardware Signed 20thC Measures - 31 1/2" x 21 3/8" x 28 1/8" A Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission ...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920
Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2 Drawer File Cabinet With Hammered Copper Hardware Signed 20thC Measures - 31 1/4" x 22 1/4" x 28 1/8" A Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission ...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Library Table, circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Library Table, circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Library Table, circa 1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique early Arts and Crafts Gustav Stickley mission oak library table features two drawers, lower shelf attached by mortise and tenon joints, cast bronze pulls, circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofa Tables

Materials

Bronze

Stickley Mission Oak Lingerie Chest or Semainier
Stickley Mission Oak Lingerie Chest or Semainier

Stickley Mission Oak Lingerie Chest or Semainier

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Stickley Lingerie Chest or Semainier, originally designed in the 1910s by Gustav Stickley, this example is part of the authorized line produced by Stickley in the 2000s. ...

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Early 2000s American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Stickley Mission Oak Chest or Dresser Arts and Crafts
Stickley Mission Oak Chest or Dresser Arts and Crafts

Stickley Mission Oak Chest or Dresser Arts and Crafts

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Stickley Chest or Dresser, originally designed in the 1910s by Gustav Stickley, this example is part of the authorized line produced by Stickley in the 2000s. Like all St...

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Early 2000s American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Stickley Mission Oak Tall Chest Arts and Crafts Dresser
Stickley Mission Oak Tall Chest Arts and Crafts Dresser

Stickley Mission Oak Tall Chest Arts and Crafts Dresser

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Stickley Tall Chest or Dresser, originally designed in the 1910s by Gustav Stickley, this example is part of the authorized line produced by Stickley in the 2000s. Like a...

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Early 2000s American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

L. & J. G Stickley Mission Oak 9 Drawer Master Dresser
L. & J. G Stickley Mission Oak 9 Drawer Master Dresser

L. & J. G Stickley Mission Oak 9 Drawer Master Dresser

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

L. & J. G. Stickley misson style oak master dresser with 9 drawers, short backsplash, arched apron, dark copper hammered hardware and rests on square legs. Dimensions: 66 1/2" L, 34 ...

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20th Century American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Copper

Michael Vermillion for Restoration Hardware Mission Style Chest Golden Oak Cedar
Michael Vermillion for Restoration Hardware Mission Style Chest Golden Oak Cedar

Michael Vermillion for Restoration Hardware Mission Style Chest Golden Oak Cedar

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Restoration Hardware in-house designer Michael Vermillion, this mission style cabinet evokes a classical feel with modern construction. Made primarily of a beautiful warm...

Category

2010s American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Michael Vermillion for Restoration Hardware Mission Style Chest Golden Oak Cedar
Michael Vermillion for Restoration Hardware Mission Style Chest Golden Oak Cedar

Michael Vermillion for Restoration Hardware Mission Style Chest Golden Oak Cedar

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by Restoration Hardware designer Michael Vermillion, this mission style cabinet evokes a classical feel with modern construction. Made primarily of a beautiful warmly finish...

Category

1990s American Mission Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

L. & J. G. Stickley 7 Drawer Mission Oak Lingerie Chest
L. & J. G. Stickley 7 Drawer Mission Oak Lingerie Chest

L. & J. G. Stickley 7 Drawer Mission Oak Lingerie Chest

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Stickley mission oak lingerie chest with 7 graduated drawers sporting hammered dark copper hardware and the top drawer with a green velvet sliding tray and the whole resting on strai...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Copper

Pair of Stickley Mission Style Oak Nightstands / Side Tables with Drawers
Pair of Stickley Mission Style Oak Nightstands / Side Tables with Drawers

Pair of Stickley Mission Style Oak Nightstands / Side Tables with Drawers

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Stickley Mission Style Oak Nightstands / Side Tables with Drawers.

Category

Early 2000s North American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920
Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Hammered Copper File Cabinet c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak 2 Drawer File Cabinet With Hammered Copper Hardware Signed 20thC Measures - 78" x 48" x 24 1/2" A Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission oak file...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

20th Century Mission Solid Oak Narrow Chest of Drawers
20th Century Mission Solid Oak Narrow Chest of Drawers

20th Century Mission Solid Oak Narrow Chest of Drawers

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Antique chest of drawers made from solid oak hardwood with dovetail joinery. Six larger drawers and two small drawers at the top with matching oak pulls. Good vintage condition with ...

Category

Vintage 1910s Mission Dressers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Arts & Crafts Sideboard by the Lifetime Furniture Company
Arts & Crafts Sideboard by the Lifetime Furniture Company

Arts & Crafts Sideboard by the Lifetime Furniture Company

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Mission Oak sideboard having three drawers and two outer chamfered cabinet doors.bottom strecther and hammered copper hardware.

Category

20th Century American Sideboards

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Located in Shippensburg, PA

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Oak

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Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1900

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By R.J. Horner & Co.

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Located in Nijmegen, NL

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Liberty & Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs
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By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty and Co. A slim Arts and Crafts oak bookcase with stylized floral cut-outs to the upper back and Tulip style cut-outs to the sides.

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By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

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Located in Annville, PA

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Located in Port Jervis, NY

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

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Mission Oak Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mission oak drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, oak and metal, all mission oak drawers available were constructed with great care. We have 23 antique and vintage mission oak drawers in-stock, while there are 19 modern editions to choose from as well. Mission oak drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mission oak drawers made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Mission oak drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra and Henredon are consistently popular.

How Much are Mission Oak Drawers?

Prices for mission oak drawers start at $476 and top out at $39,417 with the average selling for $1,731.

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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