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Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century chest of drawers in solid exotic wood opening by seven drawers in the style of Jacques
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
H 57.49 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest. Two part construction with brass hardware. Wood appears to be
Category

Mid-20th Century Campaign Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Hickory

Vintage Mid Century Campaign Style Chest
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest
H 41 in W 36 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Chest by Salvatore Bevelacqua
By Salvatore Bevelacqua
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century chest by Salvatore Bevelacqua, American, circa 1950s.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Brass

Teak Mid-Century Wardrobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall cabinet with five wide drawers and side cabinet storage. Simple mid-century design with warm
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Mid-Century Wardrobe
Teak Mid-Century Wardrobe
H 48.5 in W 48 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard, 1960s
Category

1960s Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard, 1960s
Mid-Century Wooden Sideboard, 1960s
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
H 33.27 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Mid-century design chest of drawers
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century design chest of drawers in very good original condition. Wooden frame lined with black
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Mid-century design chest of drawers
Mid-century design chest of drawers
H 24.02 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
H 39.38 in W 32.09 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Raymond Loewy Dresser Chest
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century dresser chest designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co. in ebonized solid oak
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Raymond Loewy Dresser Chest
Mid Century Raymond Loewy Dresser Chest
H 31.75 in W 34 in D 19.25 in
Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser
By Gilbert Rohde, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern five drawers one-door compartment chest or dresser.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Category

1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
H 55.12 in W 39.77 in D 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Gentlemen's Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Danish modern walnut high chest.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Chest of drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden chest of drawers.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
H 50 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
H 30.12 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Italian Empire Style Walnut Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome mid-century Italian Empire Style walnut chest. Featuring a gorgeous finish, lovely brass
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century High Chest
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid-century high chest with 6 drawers, tapered legs, and silver metal drawer pulls.   
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century High Chest
Danish Mid-Century High Chest
H 45 in W 36 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Category

1960s Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
H 45.5 in W 40.25 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall mid-century modern American made dresser with four deep drawers. Walnut grain with metal
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
H 41.75 in W 34.25 in D 18.25 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Porto, PT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood six drawers chest, black lacquered glass top and brass hardware.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century rare Chest of 5 Drawers. The top Drawer has`slits within the drawers the provide
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers
Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers
H 45.5 in W 34 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest with drop pulls. Excellent condition. Gorgeous light
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Pewter

Edward Wormley American Mid-Century Eight Drawer Wooden Chest
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century eight-drawer chest with a dark stained wooden case. (EDWARD WORMLEY)
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest. Featuring a rectangular design
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Chrome

Nice Four Drawers Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood bachelor chest of dresser.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Palisandre Three Drawer Commode, France, Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French three drawer commode. Polished palissandre wood with decorative grain details
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Palisander

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century chest of drawers in teak was manufactured in the denmark the 1960s. The chest of
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
H 46.07 in W 30.71 in D 16.54 in
Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers
Located in Bristol, GB
A beautiful chest of drawers with classically mid century inset handles, ideally sized for use as a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Teak

Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers
Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Kroehler
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the charm of the Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Kroehler, a perfect blend of style
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut Bachelor Chest. Featuring a straight line
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Porto, PT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood chest of drawers, black lacquered glass top and brass hardware
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut High Chest
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked
By John Stuart
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century walnut highboy dresser, solid and well made with attention to details. Book matched
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Metal

59" Mid-Century Modern Danish Walnut Cabinet Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-Century Modern Danish walnut cabinet Four drawer configuration Tapered wood legs.     
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Cedar Lined Mid-Century Modern Hope Chest by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut cedar lined hope chest.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Walnut, Cedar

French Midcentury Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This stylish and neat midcentury chest of drawers was made in France in the 1960s. Please take a
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Teak

French Midcentury Chest of Drawers
French Midcentury Chest of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 34.26 in D 17.72 in
Five Drawers Mid-Century Modern Warmer High Chest Dresser
By American of Martinsville, Lane Acclaim
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers walnut hi chest dresser cone shape legs with fluted brass tips.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid Century teak dresser made and manufactured during the 1960s in the Denmark. The dresser has
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s
H 26.78 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen’s Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Gentlemen’s Chest. Featuring a straight
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Brass

Unusual Sculptural Design Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dressser
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid Century Modern high chest dresser.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall mid-century dresser with sculpted handles. Four wide drawers, all in walnut grain, with short
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers
H 41.75 in W 36.25 in D 17.75 in
Sculptural Walnut Mid-Century Modern Long Dresser Credenza
By American of Martinsville, Kent-Coffey
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Super nice walnut wood pattern Mid-Century Modern long dresser credenza. Beautiful refinished
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Walnut

Pair 1950s Mid Century Modern Bachelors Chests/ Night Stands
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Mid Century Modern Large Bachelors Chests/ Night Stands. Beautiful brass hardware. Opens to
Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Diamond Front Walnut Mid-Century Modern Double High Chest Dresser
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern diamond front eight drawers high chest dresser cabinet.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Paul McCobb Occasional Chest
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by American mid century designer Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons. Mahogany cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Category

1970s Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
H 33.27 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Italian Drawers on Wheels, c.1960s
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Modern design Italian drawers on wheels, circa 1960s. Dimension: H77 x W42 x D58
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Drawers on Wheels, c.1960s
Mid-Century Italian Drawers on Wheels, c.1960s
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Neo Classical Scene Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Neo Classical Scene Chest of Drawers
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
A magnificent midcentury chest of drawers. A solid wood frame covered with mirror. Each sid2 of the
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid Century Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Mid Century Mirrored Chest of Drawers
H 42 in W 44.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Tall Skinny Lingerie Chest Dresser
By George Nelson, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut skinny tall and narrow unusual shape dresser high chest.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
By John Stuart, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dresser, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century rosewood dresser made during the 1970s in the Denmark. The dresser with an
Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dresser, 1970s
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dresser, 1970s
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This substantial and reserved Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut and Antique
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 8 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza
By George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut long credenza.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Chests

Materials

Walnut

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Vintage Midcentury Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage midcentury chests is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage midcentury chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Find 712 antique and vintage vintage midcentury chests at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Vintage midcentury chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of vintage midcentury chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Industrial vintage midcentury chests are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage midcentury chests over the years, but those made by Rehab Vintage Interiors, Henredon and Ristomatti Ratia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Midcentury Chests?

Prices for vintage midcentury chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage midcentury chests begin at $140 and can go as high as $36,886, while the average can fetch as much as $1,266.

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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