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Oak Plan Chest

Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1960s
Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1960s

Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1960s

$831

H 34.26 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in

Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers from G Plan, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century oak chest of drawers by G Plan from the Brandon range, circa 1960s. Featuring four

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Oak Dressing Chest from G Plan, 1950s
Mid-Century Oak Dressing Chest from G Plan, 1950s

Mid-Century Oak Dressing Chest from G Plan, 1950s

$762

H 27.56 in W 42.13 in D 18.51 in

Mid-Century Oak Dressing Chest from G Plan, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

A mid century oak dressing chest by G Plan from the Brandon range, circa 1950s. Featuring four

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Rare Victorian Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Library Architects Plan Chest
Rare Victorian Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Library Architects Plan Chest

Rare Victorian Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Library Architects Plan Chest

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A neo-gothic mid-19th century library plan chest having an arrangement of eleven short and three

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Commodes and Chests of D...

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Oak

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1950s-1960s Midcentury G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ Chest of Drawers
1950s-1960s Midcentury G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ Chest of Drawers

1950s-1960s Midcentury G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ Chest of Drawers

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A lovely example of the early G Plan Brandon range. Produced before G Plan started to be influenced

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

Materials

Oak

1950s-1960s Original Mid-Century Oak G Plan E Gomme Sideboard/Cabinet
1950s-1960s Original Mid-Century Oak G Plan E Gomme Sideboard/Cabinet

1950s-1960s Original Mid-Century Oak G Plan E Gomme Sideboard/Cabinet

By Ebenezer Gomme, G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

This G Plan E Gomme gold stamped chest of drawers/sideboard/cabinet dates from the 1950s-1960s and

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

Materials

Oak

Edwardian Oak Plan Chest
Edwardian Oak Plan Chest

Edwardian Oak Plan Chest

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H 41 in W 36 in D 28 in

Edwardian Oak Plan Chest

Located in Cheshire, GB

Edwardian oak architects plan chest the large rectangular top above seven long drawers with string

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage Antique Industrial Architects Oak Plan Chest of Drawer, C.1940
Vintage Antique Industrial Architects Oak Plan Chest of Drawer, C.1940

Vintage Antique Industrial Architects Oak Plan Chest of Drawer, C.1940

Located in London, GB

A beautiful wooden plan chest with 6 drawers. c.1940 Made from two sections, each comprised of 3

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Vintage 1940s English Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

G-Plan Danish Modern Oak Chest of Drawers, 1950s
G-Plan Danish Modern Oak Chest of Drawers, 1950s

G-Plan Danish Modern Oak Chest of Drawers, 1950s

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H 33.25 in W 30 in L 33.25 in

G-Plan Danish Modern Oak Chest of Drawers, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern light oak bachelor chest by E Gomme G-Plan. This chest of three

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

Materials

Oak

E. Gomme Lacquered Chest for G-Plan
E. Gomme Lacquered Chest for G-Plan

E. Gomme Lacquered Chest for G-Plan

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H 25.5 in W 37.75 in D 18.25 in

E. Gomme Lacquered Chest for G-Plan

By G-Plan, Ebenezer Gomme

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant chest designed by E. Gomme for G-Plan in the United Kingdom circa 1960’s. This beautiful

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

1950’s Mid-Century G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ oak chest drawers
1950’s Mid-Century G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ oak chest drawers

1950’s Mid-Century G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ oak chest drawers

By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme

Located in London, GB

The G Plan story began in 1898 with the founding of the E. Gomme furniture company. After World War

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

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Oak Sideboard from G Plan, 1950s
Mid-Century Oak Sideboard from G Plan, 1950s

Mid-Century Oak Sideboard from G Plan, 1950s

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H 27.56 in W 42.13 in D 18.51 in

Mid-Century Oak Sideboard from G Plan, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

This oak sideboard or dressing table from G Plan (E Gomme) Brandon range dates to the 1950s

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

Materials

Oak

Vintage G Plan "Quadrille" double chest of drawers, Denmark 1960
Vintage G Plan "Quadrille" double chest of drawers, Denmark 1960

Vintage G Plan "Quadrille" double chest of drawers, Denmark 1960

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Torino, IT

Vintage G Plan "Quadrille" double chest of drawers, Denmark 1960

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

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Architects Plan Drawer Cabinet or Chest of Drawers
Early 20th Century Architects Plan Drawer Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

Early 20th Century Architects Plan Drawer Cabinet or Chest of Drawers

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Architect's plan cabinet or chest of drawers from the early 20th century. Three-sided moulded oak

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy from G Plan (E Gomme), 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy from G Plan (E Gomme), 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy from G Plan (E Gomme), 1930s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

This quality vintage oak tallboy chest from G Plan (E Gomme) is circa 1930s. In the manner of Heals

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest
George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest

George VI Eight-Drawer Tiger Oak Map / Plans Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

with four (4) drawers each. Solid quarter sawn oak drawer fronts with dove-tail construction and

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20th Century English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters
Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters

Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters

Located in London, England

A very handsome antique oak plan or map chest which has been converted into a low coffee table with

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy from G Plan (E Gomme), 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy from G Plan (E Gomme), 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Oak Tallboy from G Plan (E Gomme), 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

This quality vintage oak tallboy chest from G Plan (E Gomme) is circa 1930s. Inside, it is

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Oak

Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Plan Chest, Early 20th Century
Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Plan Chest, Early 20th Century

Dutch Oak Apothecary Cabinet / Plan Chest, Early 20th Century

Located in Nijmegen, NL

Very nice Dutch oak plan chest that features 8 drawers with very nice brass hardware. It is very

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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Sideboard from G Plan, 1950s
Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Sideboard from G Plan, 1950s

Mid-Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Sideboard from G Plan, 1950s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in South Shields, GB

This large oak chest of drawers from G Plan (E Gomme) in the China White range dates to the 1950s

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

Materials

Teak

Oak Plan Chests
Oak Plan Chests

Oak Plan Chests

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H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 33.08 in

Oak Plan Chests

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Fabulous Quality oak Plan Chests. Manufactured for a National Library In the best quality Oak

Category

20th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Antique Oak Plan Chest of Drawers Artists Map Table Mid Century
Vintage Antique Oak Plan Chest of Drawers Artists Map Table Mid Century

Vintage Antique Oak Plan Chest of Drawers Artists Map Table Mid Century

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Oak Plan Chest of Drawers By Astrola who made high-quality office furniture in Britain, circa

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

Materials

Oak

Large Plan Chest
Large Plan Chest

Large Plan Chest

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Fabulous Quality oak Plan Chests. Manufactured for a National Library In the best quality Oak

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20th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Double Ended Plan Chest
Double Ended Plan Chest

Double Ended Plan Chest

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Fabulous Quality Double ended oak Plan Chests. Manufactured for a National Library In the best

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20th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

G Plan Mid-Century Brandon E Gomme Chest of Drawers Oak 50s Vintage
G Plan Mid-Century Brandon E Gomme Chest of Drawers Oak 50s Vintage

G Plan Mid-Century Brandon E Gomme Chest of Drawers Oak 50s Vintage

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

. A set of oak G Plan E Gomme drawers from the Brandon range c1950. This stylish piece, in a solid

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

Materials

Oak

1950s-1960s Midcentury G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ Chest of Drawers
1950s-1960s Midcentury G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ Chest of Drawers

1950s-1960s Midcentury G Plan / E Gomme ‘Brandon’ Chest of Drawers

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A lovely example of the early G Plan Brandon range, this chest of drawers is finished in light

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

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Gplan Oak Chest of Drawers E Gomme, 1960s
Midcentury Gplan Oak Chest of Drawers E Gomme, 1960s

Midcentury Gplan Oak Chest of Drawers E Gomme, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

A beautifully designed & crafted, scarcely seen chest of drawers manufactured by E-Gomme for G-Plan

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Original Mid Century Oak G Plan E Gomme Chest of Drawers
1960s Original Mid Century Oak G Plan E Gomme Chest of Drawers

1960s Original Mid Century Oak G Plan E Gomme Chest of Drawers

By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme

Located in London, GB

This G plan E Gomme gold stamped chest of drawers dates from the 1950-1960s. Made of light

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Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Antique 3 Tier Oak Plan Chest of Drawers Artists Map Table
Vintage Antique 3 Tier Oak Plan Chest of Drawers Artists Map Table

Vintage Antique 3 Tier Oak Plan Chest of Drawers Artists Map Table

Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB

Three Tier Oak Plan Chest of Drawers By Crusader who made high-quality office furniture in

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

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak 6-Drawer Two-Tier Architects Plan Chest
Antique Oak 6-Drawer Two-Tier Architects Plan Chest

Antique Oak 6-Drawer Two-Tier Architects Plan Chest

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H 36.23 in W 45.28 in D 31.5 in

Antique Oak 6-Drawer Two-Tier Architects Plan Chest

Located in Ely, GB

Large Antique Oak 6-Drawer Two-Tier Architects Plan Chest, circa 1920s. The chest, which

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Vintage 1920s British Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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By McGuire

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Located in Dallas, TX

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By Dessie Studio, Jaime Tresserra

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Oak Plan Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oak plan chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each oak plan chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oak plan chest — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An oak plan chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Industrial and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oak plan chest over the years, but those crafted by G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme and G-Plan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oak Plan Chest?

The average selling price for an oak plan chest at 1stDibs is $1,592, while they’re typically $570 on the low end and $28,946 for the highest priced.

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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