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1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage 1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
1950s Chest of Drawers, Italy
$658
H 30.32 in W 56.7 in D 18.51 in
Chest of Drawers by Ben Rouzie USA - 1950s
By Ben Rouzie
Located in Berlin, DE
1950s chest of drawers or sideboard by Ben Rouzie, USA, 1950s. The slightly tilted drawers
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Chest of Drawers by Ben Rouzie USA - 1950s
Chest of Drawers by Ben Rouzie USA - 1950s
$5,391
H 31.89 in W 47.25 in D 19.3 in
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All
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1950s French Industrial Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

Vintage Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
$1,102 Sale Price
20% Off
H 52.76 in W 24.41 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
opportunity to own this exquisite 1950s Portuguese chest of drawers. Bid now to bring a piece of mid-century
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1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 1950's
Vintage Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 1950's
$1,629 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
1950's Stitched leather Chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1950's Chest of drawer designed by Jacques Adnet Base with brass bamboo feet Very good
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1950s European Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage 1950's Stitched leather Chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather Chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet
$27,976
H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 18.12 in
Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage chest of drawers realized by a german manufacture in the mid-20th Century. Walnut wood
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1950s
Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1950s
$545 Sale Price
30% Off
H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 31.11 in
Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

Vintage Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
$358
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 14.57 in
Danish Mid Century Chest Of Drawers in Rosewood, 1950’s
Located in London, GB
This Danish mid-century rosewood chest of drawers from the 1950s combines style and function in a
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Chest Of Drawers in Rosewood, 1950’s
Danish Mid Century Chest Of Drawers in Rosewood, 1950’s
$2,329
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 16.15 in
Chest of Drawers by Craig Nealy for Glenn of California, US, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Craig Nealey
Located in Berlin, DE
States, circa 1950s. This handsome, tall chest design features five spacious drawers with metal hourglass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Templeton, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A maple chest of drawers produced by Templeton, Brattleboro, Vermont, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Maple

Templeton, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Templeton, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
$4,500
H 39.9 in W 29.5 in D 19 in
Blue Industrial Wooden Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Blue Industrial Wooden Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Blue Industrial Wooden Chest of Drawers, 1950s
$418
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Blue Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Iron

Blue Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Blue Industrial Iron Chest of Drawers, 1950s
$478
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
$1,018
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and useful vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
$945
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
1950s Danish Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been Carefully refurbished - Minor signs of use
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

1950s Danish Oak Chest of Drawers
1950s Danish Oak Chest of Drawers
$443
H 27.56 in W 20.48 in D 11.03 in
Edmund Spence, Chest of Drawers, Birch, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch chest of drawers designed by Edmund Spence and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Birch

Harold Schwartz, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Harold Schwartz
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed by Harold Schwartz and produced by Romweber, USA, c. 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

Harold Schwartz, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
Harold Schwartz, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
$7,200
H 53.25 in W 36.13 in D 19 in
Walnut Chest of Drawers by Drexel, C. 1950s
By Drexel
Located in Westport, CT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Drexel, circa 1950s. Expertly restored by Stamford
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut Chest of Drawers by Drexel, C. 1950s
Walnut Chest of Drawers by Drexel, C. 1950s
$4,200
H 42 in W 39 in D 20.5 in
Leslie Diamond, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Leslie Diamond
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple chests of drawers designed by Leslie Diamond and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Maple

Leslie Diamond, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Leslie Diamond, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
$8,900 / set
H 42.8 in W 38.125 in D 18.5 in
Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A maple chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c. 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Maple

Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
$7,500
H 45 in W 32.25 in D 18.75 in
Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of maple chests of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Maple

Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
Russel Wright, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s
$11,500 / set
H 33.125 in W 42.375 in D 19 in
Conant Ball, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced by Conant Ball, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Conant Ball, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Conant Ball, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
$17,900 / set
H 34 in W 58.25 in D 20.25 in
Widdicomb, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Designer, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood-veneered chest of drawers or commode designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Italian Designer, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Italy, 1950s
$5,800
H 31.8 in W 38.52 in D 18.95 in
Mel Smilow, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Mel Smilow
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut chest of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Mel Smilow, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Mel Smilow, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
$4,800
H 25.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
$11,900 / set
H 29.85 in W 36.05 in D 18.15 in
Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chest of drawers from the mid-20th century, Poland. Furniture in very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.
Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.
$1,401
H 28.35 in W 48.43 in D 13.39 in
Mount Airy, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Mount Airy, USA, 1950s. Dimensions
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1950's Korean Scholars side
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1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Elm

Widdicomb, Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Venetian Louis XV style chest of drawers. 1950s. LS5492709H
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV and Venetian style chest of drawers, jumping shape, in engraved, gilded and lacquered wood
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1950s Louis XV Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and metal chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers, ca 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers in a minimalist style. Unusual detail of the lowest
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers, ca 1950s
Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers, ca 1950s
$2,156
H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 16.74 in
Art Deco glass chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Upper part of the chest of drawers with glass
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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco glass chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.
Art Deco glass chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s.
$1,521
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 20.08 in
Lacquer saute chest of drawers with marble. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lacquer saute chest of drawers opening with two drawers on the front, with its scalloped marble top
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Marble

Lacquer saute chest of drawers with marble. 1950s.
Lacquer saute chest of drawers with marble. 1950s.
$9,345
H 33.86 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
$6,800 / set
H 31.125 in W 35.15 in D 22 in
1950s Swedish Black Polished Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in London, GB
This 1950s Swedish chest of drawers features elegantly curved edges and its original brass handles
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Birch

Vintage Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Marble, 1950s
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This unique chest of drawers will be a stylish and practical addition to any room, providing both
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Marble

Chest of drawers - bar in Art Deco style, Poland, 1950s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Bar - Art Deco chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Furniture in very good condition, after
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1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers - bar in Art Deco style, Poland, 1950s.
Chest of drawers - bar in Art Deco style, Poland, 1950s.
$2,396
H 55.12 in W 53.94 in D 18.51 in
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood & Brass Details, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers in rosewood with brass handles, finials and details. Black glass top. 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers in Rosewood & Brass Details, 1950s
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood & Brass Details, 1950s
$1,797
H 32.29 in W 59.45 in D 20.08 in
Renzo Rutili, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany, brass and maple chest of drawers produced by Johnson Furniture Company USA, c. 1950s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Brass, Lucite, USA, 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige-lacquered wood, brass and lucite chest of drawers, designed by Tommi Parzinger and
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s
By Heal's, Andrew Milne
Located in London, GB
Produced for Heals in the 1950s, this chest of drawers is constructed from Satinwood. The design
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s
Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s
$1,644 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
Paul McCobb Gentleman's Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, circa 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Westport, CT
The timeless Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers designed by legendary designer Paul McCobb in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Thorald Madsen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare chest of drawers in walnut. Designed and made by Thorald Madsen. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Chestnut, Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern five-drawer dresser chest By George Nelson for Herman Miller
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Aluminum

Chest of Drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegantly simple rectilinear chest of drawers in bleached ash with gracefully curved steel pulls
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

Art Deco chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco style TV chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Due to its size, the chest of
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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut, Glass

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers in Mahogany and Brass 1950s 'Signed'
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made tall chest of drawers model no 865 in mahogany with brass accents and sliding
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Minimal Italian 1950s Architectural Chest of Drawers in Wood and Brass
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal Italian 1950s Architectural Chest of Drawers in Wood and Brass
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Chests of drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brass chests of drawers designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s.  
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of 1950s Bow-Fronted Swedish Mahogany Chests of Drawers with Brass Accents
Located in London, GB
A pair of bow-fronted Swedish chests of drawers from the 1950s, these mahogany chests of drawers
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
-1950. This walnut chest of drawers or highboy features five large drawers providing ample storage space
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Nickel

Chest of Drawers in Plywood by Jose Zanine caldas, c. 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this super collectible Chest of Drawers designed by Jose Zanine Caldas, is so
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Plywood

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted tall chest of drawers model M603 in mahogany with tapering legs and etched brass
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Olive Wood Bombe Chest of Drawers Rococo Style, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Italian Olive Wood Bombe Chest of Drawers Rococo Style, 1950s. Delightful small Italian six drawer
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1950s Italian Rococo Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Olive

An oak-veneered chest of drawers - Maurice Pré - 1950s - France
By Maurice Pré, Rene Gabriel, Pierre Guariche, Marcel Gascoin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Elegant oak-veneered chest of drawers, circa 1950 Raised on a gracefully curved base concealing a
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

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Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage 1950s chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage 1950s chest of drawers — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Vintage 1950s chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Louis XV vintage 1950s chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Paul McCobb, George Nelson and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced beautiful vintage 1950s chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage 1950s Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,796, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $98,500 highest priced.

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

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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