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Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

Thomasville Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original painted set of 2 Thomasville Faux Bamboo chest of drawers.
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1960s Swedish Other Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

THOMASVILLE Mahogany Chippendale Oval Chairside Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style oval shaped chairside chest by Thomasville. Mahogany with fluted column accents
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

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 Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

THOMASVILLE Segovia Spanish Mediterranean Oak Gentleman's Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish Mediterranean style gentleman's chest by Thomasville, from their Segovia Collection
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Late 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Handsome Designer French Provincial Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely vintage Thomasville French Provincial dresser or chest of drawers beautifully made of
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1950s American French Provincial Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Splendid Modern Nine-Drawer Chest in Walnut
By Thomasville
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic example from a rare case series by Thomasville, circa 1960. An exceptional Danish
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Custom Refinished Vintage Faux Bamboo Two-Drawer Low Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage Thomasville Palm Beach Regency faux bamboo chest of drawers has been custom refinished
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Midcentury Gentlemen’s Chest with Hexagon Paneled Design and Brass Hardware
By Omega, Thomasville
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome midcentury gentlemen’s chest adorned with a hexagon paneled design and brass hardware and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Ash

Thomasville Cherry Wood Queen Anne Style Highyboy Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomasville Cherry Wood Queen Anne Style Highyboy Tall Chest Dresser. Item features a tall
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry

Mid 20th Century Walnut Asian Influenced Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced Mid-Century chest of drawers, unbranded, similar quality to Thomasville. Walnut
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage French Country Style Bachelor Chest with Marble Top - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bachelor chest, unbranded, similar quality to Thomasville or White Furniture
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Thomasville Neoclassical French Style Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of Thomasville Neoclassical Style Fruitwood chest of drawers in good vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Thomasville Queen Anne Bonnet Top Maple Highboy Tall Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Highboy dresser by Thomasville in very nice vintage condition.
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1970s American Queen Anne Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Maple

Mid-Century Thomasville Neoclassical French Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
. Measure 24"W x 17"D x 25.5"H. This is part of a set that comprises a dresser, a chest of drawers and a
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

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The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Vintage pencil Reed style bamboo oak queen bedframe
By Karl Springer
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Faux bamboo and gold trim queen size platform bed with nightstands. In the style of pencil reed this set is gorgeous! Heavy quality set with loads of storage, drop down storage hea...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Tables Bedside
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This pair of Swedish style single drawer with cabinet below Swedish blue nightstand or bedside tables have been constructed from solid wood. Classic details on this set including a h...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Modernist Pair Matching of Italian Bedside Table Nightstands, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A rare opportunity to acquire high styled and totally original Art Deco bedside tables. Originating from Italy and dating to the early 1930's they fill both the highly desired shape ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Thomasville Curved Chinoiserie Chintz Floral Textile Down Sofa
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece which is also ex...
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Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down

American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed USA, Circa 20th Century Indulge in timeless relevance with this American Gothic Style Wrought Iron Queen Bed, a stunning representatio...
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20th Century American Gothic Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

Camilla Cherry Handmade Bedside or End Table with Drawer by New York Heartwoods
By New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
The Camilla Side Table compliments contemporary, mid-century and Shaker design, and is suitable as a nightstand, end table, or sofa table. Each joinery-intensive piece has a small so...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Cherry

Beautiful Mid century Arch Olive Burl Walnut 9 drawer dresser Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid century Arch burl walnut 9 drawer dresser Credenza. Very unique sculpted arch front design with solid wood drawers. Great design very clean all original dresser in good...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Robot Side Table / Nightstand Available in 15 Colors
By Jo Wilton and Mirka Grohn
Located in Leicester, GB
Our all-time best-seller the Robot side table features an open shelf on zig zag legs. A fun and functional design made of solid steel, powder-coated in fifteen colors. The clean line...
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21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

Handsome Pair Thomasville Passport Campaign Night Stands Queen Headboard
By Thomasville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Thomasville Passport campaign style night stands with their matching queen size headboard. Solid, heavy, high quality wood and very well crafted. Dovetail drawers gl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Spectacular Art Deco Pair Matching of Italian Bedside Table Nightstands, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A rare opportunity to acquire such high styled and totally original Art Deco bedside tables. Originating from Italy and dating to the early 1930s they fill both the highly desired sh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Danish Pine Wood Nightstand / Bedside Table
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Pair of minimalist bedside cabinets, designed and crafted in Denmark during the 1970s. These nightstands showcase a timeless aesthetic with their solid stained pine construction. The...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Danish Pine Wood Nightstand / Bedside Table
Danish Pine Wood Nightstand / Bedside Table
H 14.18 in W 15.36 in D 13.59 in
French Provencal Style Queen Painted Caned Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A newly re-painted vintage French Provincial style queen size headboard for the special bedroom in your house. Painted a grey with a hint of blue and also a hint of gold to add style...
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20th Century American French Provincial Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Cane, Wood

Large Oval Murano Clear Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany
By Doria Leuchten Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Oval Murano Clear Glass Ball Pendant Lamp by Doria, 1960s Germany Dimensions Diameter: 14.96 in. (38 cm) Height: 37.40 in. (95 cm) One E27 socket. Works with 220V and 110V. ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Century Furniture Carved Mahogany Posters Queen Bed
By Century Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th century Furniture Company Federal Style poster queen size bed in very good vintage condition. Measures 64"in width, 87.5" in depth and stands 90" to the top of the poste...
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Late 20th Century American Federal Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid Century Modern Faux Bamboo Thomasville Allegro Yellow 7-Drawer Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and sought after yellow Thomasville's Allegro faux bamboo line from 1963 comes this seven drawer dresser with white laminate top. Gorgeous!
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Laminate, Wood

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Vintage Four-Drawer Campaign Bachelors Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage four-drawer Campaign style commode raised on square block feet by Thomasville. Brass corner
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

THOMASVILLE Impressions Martinique Louis Philippe Cherry Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Louis Philippe style chest of drawers by Thomasville, from their Impressions Martinique
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Late 20th Century American Louis Philippe Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

THOMASVILLE Mystique Oak Parquetry Asian Influenced Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced chest of drawers by Thomasville, from their Mystique II Collection. Oak with a
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

THOMASVILLE Whitewashed Oak Post-Modern Chest of Drawers with Waterfall Edges
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Post-Modern style chest of drawers by Thomasville. Oak with a whitewashed finish, brass & wood
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

1970s Thomasville Black Cherry Chest of Drawer
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
Fantastic classic chest of drawers by Thomasville. Absolutely beautiful piece of furniture. All
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Cherry

Thomasville Allegro Faux Bamboo Lingerie Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Redding, CT
Thomasville Allegro faux bamboo lingerie chest. In the style of Henry Link. Gorgeous semanier in
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Thomasville British Gentry Burl Wood Lingerie Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handsome Thomasville lingerie chest from the British Gentry Collection. Beautiful molding frames
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Late 20th Century North American Georgian Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Thomasville White Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Lacquered White Thomasville Cabinet With Nine Drawers. This piece has remarkable lines
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1970s American Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Asian Inspired Campaign Highboy Chest of Drawers, circa 1970s
By Thomasville
Located in Peabody, MA
Highboy campaign chest in walnut by Thomasville, circa 1970s. This line, identical to the "Pan
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1970s North American Campaign Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Tamerlane Collection Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Ebonized Gentleman's Chest
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
three additional drawers below. All hardware is original. The chest is in excellent refinished condition
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Cherry Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
A classic Mid-Century style chest of drawers, unbranded, similar quality to Thomasville. Solid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

THOMASVILLE Cherry Queen Anne Lowboy Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Queen Anne style lowboy chest by Thomasville. Cherry with brass hardware, carved apron, cabriole
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Thomasville Allegro Style Chest in White
By Thomasville
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage Thomasville Allegro Style Faux bamboo chest of drawers. Perfect as a semanier/lingerie
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1970s Hollywood Regency Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

THOMASVILLE Collectors Cherry Chippendale Nightstand Bedside Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bedside chest by Thomasville, from their Collectors Cherry Collection. Cherry
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

THOMASVILLE Chateau Provence French Country Nightstand Bedside Chest - A
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A bedside chest in the French Country style by Thomasville, from their Chateau Provence Collection
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

THOMASVILLE Chateau Provence French Country Nightstand Bedside Chest - B
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A bedside chest in the French Country style by Thomasville, from their Chateau Provence Collection
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Chippendale Highboy Dresser by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Georgian Style Chest Of Drawers With solid brass drawer pulls, flame mahogany front drawer panels, and
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1980s Chippendale Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Thomasville Georgian Banded Mahogany Twelve-Drawer Bureau
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style twelve-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Thomasville, "The
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Fabulous Vintage Buffet by Thomasville in Turquoise Lacquer
By Thomasville
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Stunning multi-purpose case piece by Thomasville, circa 1960's. A center bank of three drawers
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

THOMASVILLE Chateau Provence French Country Armoire / Linen Press
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
doors revealing an interior of two removable wooden shelves and two drawers. Lower chest has six same
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Thomasville 2-Piece Powder Blue Tall Bookcases Shelves Cabinets Furniture, Pair
By Thomasville
Located in West Hartford, CT
medallions and molding. The set includes two chests of drawers that have removable bookcases, one is open the
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Style Powder Blue Grey Bedroom Set, Bookcases, Chests, Twin Headboards
By Thomasville
Located in West Hartford, CT
molding. The set includes two chest of drawers that have removable bookcases, one is open the other has
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

HUNTLEY THOMASVILLE Japanese Tansu Campaign Style Bedside Chest / Nightstand
By B. F. Huntley Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A bedside chest in the Japanese Tansu Campaign style by Huntley Thomasville. Walnut with brass
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Rway Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers Highboy Dresser with Brass Pulls
By RWAY
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Thomasville. The level of luxury is shown with the dovetail joints, solid wood construction and contoured
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Midcentury Credenza Dresser with Mirror and Hexagon Paneled Design
By Thomasville, Omega
Located in Topeka, KS
Thomasville Omega. The top has been refinished due do a spot with chemical (most likely fingernail polish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Ash

Pair of RWAY Light Walnut Nightstands with Brass Pulls, Mid-Century Modern
By RWAY
Located in Chattanooga, TN
contoured brass drawer pulls. Matching chest of drawers and long dresser are also available (sold separately).
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Modern Campaign Style Eight Drawer Oak Dresser by Founders Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
veneer & eight drawers with antique brass toned hardware and brass plated beading details. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Thomasville Mahogany Block Front Commodes
By Thomasville
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pair of Thomasville solid mahogany 4-drawer block front commodes.
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Late 20th Century American Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

Thomasville Founders Woven Cane 2-Door Oak Nightstand with Brass Pulls
By Founders Furniture Company, Thomasville
Located in Miami, FL
Thomasville Founders Woven Cane 2-door oak nightstand with brass pulls Offered for sale is a
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Late 20th Century American Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Cane, Oak

MCM Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Patterns 10 Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Topeka, KS
vintage Mid-Century Modern Patterns 10 chest of drawers or high boy dresser by Jack Cartwright for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Military Officer's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest or Dresser
By American of Martinsville
Located in Dallas, TX
Military Officer's Campaign style bachelor chest by Thomasville. Featuring a handsome walnut
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Late 20th Century American Campaign Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Asian Inspired Seven-Drawer Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1970s
By Thomasville
Located in Peabody, MA
Long low chest of drawers in walnut by Thomasville, circa 1970s. This line, identical to the "Pan
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1970s North American Campaign Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Thomasville Allegro Faux Bamboo Wall Unit
By Thomasville
Located in Hanover, MA
striated laminated tops to the three chests of drawers. Can be placed closely side by side as shown or
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Thomasville Neoclassical French Style Fruitwood Triple Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
. Measure 64"W x 20"D x 33"H. This is part of a set that comprises a chest of drawers, a mirror and two
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Brass

RWAY Mid-Century Modern Walnut Double Dresser and Chest of Drawers Highboy
By RWAY
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Thomasville. The level of luxury is shown with the dovetail joints, solid wood construction and contoured
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Modern Campaign Style Oak Gentlemen’s Chest by Founders Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Campaign style oak Gentleman’s chest by Founders Furniture. Comprised of
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Huntley by Thomasville Lacquered Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in Raleigh, NC
Huntley by Thomasville Credenza with nine dovetail drawers, lacquered in-house in Benjamin Moore
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Thomasville Walnut Drum Tables, 1960s
By Thomasville
Located in everton lymington, GB
Thomasville drum side tables with good patination to the walnut veneer. It has a ebonized top with
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest with Lucite Pulls
By Thomasville
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Chest with lucite Pulls in nice as found vintage condition. There are minor imperfections to
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Chest with Lucite Pulls
Chest with Lucite Pulls
H 28.5 in W 34 in D 18.25 in
Vintage Thomasville 4 Drawer Bureau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Good looking bureau with 2 divided drawers on top, patinated brass pulls. Finish is darker and
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1960s American Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Thomasville 4 Drawer Bureau
Vintage Thomasville 4 Drawer Bureau
H 32 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
Thomasville Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By Thomasville
Located in Raleigh, NC
Thomasville walnut chest with nine dovetailed drawers. Newly lacquered navy blue in a high-gloss
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Thomasville Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Thomasville Lacquered Chest of Drawers
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Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro thomasville chest of drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, brass and metal, all retro thomasville chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Retro thomasville chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro thomasville chest of drawers made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Retro thomasville chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Thomasville are consistently popular.

How Much are Retro Thomasville Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for retro thomasville chest of drawers start at $765 and top out at $9,950 with the average selling for $1,995.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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