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Restored Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brushed Steel Moldings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the realm of mid-century elegance with our meticulously handcrafted walnut chest of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Steel

Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers, Commode, Made in Czechia, 1960s, Original
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Mid century chest of drawers, commode. Original condition, not restored Country of origin is
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers by Alfred COX for Heals, 1960s
By Heal's, Alfred Cox
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, tall walnut chest of drawers from Alfred Cox - retailed through Heal's
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Teak

Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Polished Metal Pulls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W37.5 D19 H38 Spacious 4 drawer chest made of walnut veneer with beautiful polished metal pulls
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Metal

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Inlays and Mirror, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
made of lacquered walnut and is equipped with six drawers, finished with brass feet and decorated on
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Oiled Walnut Mid-Century Modern High Chest 4 Drawers Dresser
By Broyhill Brasilia, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very clean beautiful walnut wood pattern oil finished high chest dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Sleek Walnut Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers Credenza
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome midcentury credenza dresser by renowned furniture maker Grosfeld House. Made of walnut
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Pewter

Mid-Century Modern "Oceanic" Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers by Pulaski Furniture
By Paul Evans, Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-Century Modern “Oceanic” tall walnut chest of drawers by Pulaski Furniture. The chest has four
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Painted Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the retro allure of our mid-century modern chest of drawers, a masterful creation from
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Formica, Paint, Lacquer, Walnut, Wood

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Five Drawers High Chest Dresser with Brass Accents
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest dresser with block front drawers and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

HERITAGE HENREDON Walnut Mid 20th Century Chest of Drawers
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern style chest of drawers by Heritage Henredon, a collaboration between
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern chests have three drawers ensuring plenty of space of storage
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
H 32.25 in W 40 in D 18.25 in
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 Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers This dresser measures: 30.75 wide x
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

1960s Walnut Mid-Century Organic Modern Chest of Drawers: Handcrafted & Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the charm of our meticulously restored Mid-Century Organic Modern Chest of Drawers
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Paint, Lacquer, 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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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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 modern walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV165 Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top, shaped
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in the Style of William Hinn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chest of drawers in the style of William Hinn combines handsome walnut woodgrain with a unique
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Restored Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your interior decor with our stunning vintage mid-century modern walnut chest of drawers
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Steel

1960s Henredon Walnut Chest of Drawers: Mid-Century Modern Design with Mobility
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the 1960s with our authentic Mid-Century Modern Henredon chest of drawers. Meticulously
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer, Plywood, Walnut

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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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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 20th century Swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1950. Good quality chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Nickel

Mid Century Modern Chest of 3 Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original walnut finish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century Swedish Modern Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish Teak Four drawer Chest, stained dark walnut. Perfect height as a console, end table or
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Italian chest of drawers by Paolo Buffa Six-drawer dresser, Italy circa 1940
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Chrome

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 Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers Beechwood and Walnut Slab in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in laquered beechwood and walnut slab in Gio Ponti manner
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Beech, Walnut

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
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern John Cameron Three Drawer Lowboy Chest of Drawers
By John Cameron
Located in Weymouth, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut lowboy/chest of drawers with carved front drawer pulls. Rare vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in the USA, it dates
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Opposing Walnut Chests, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A set of opposing chests of drawers executed in walnut with contrasting ebonized mahogany pulls
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Mahogany, Walnut

Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut commodes / chests with three drawers and round brass drawer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest Gentlemen's Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Danish modern walnut high chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

American Walnut Block Front Drawers High Chest Dresser American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very clean American walnut Mid-Century Modern vintage block front drawers dresser high chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut High Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut High Chest
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Metal

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers This chest measures
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser chest By Florence Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser
By George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern five drawers one-door compartment chest or dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
H 50.79 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England by
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
H 46.86 in W 24.02 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut & Teak from AY Crown Furniture, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from AY Crown Furniture - which is a beautiful
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Teak, Walnut

Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Laminate, Walnut

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 Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Edward Wormley Walnut High Chest
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Dunbar for Edward Wormley Walnut High Chest. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Steel

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century American Walnut Gentleman's Chest Dresser w/ Two Doors Compartment
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern American walnut two doors compartment five drawers high chest dresser cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 8 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza
By George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut long credenza.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Light American Walnut 9 Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut American dresser credenza on turned dowel legs. Brass hardware
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers in Walnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Chest of drawers in walnut with nice and thin legs and brass handles. Attributed to Paolo Buffa
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Paolo Buffa Chest of Drawers in Walnut
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
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Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage midcentury modern walnut chest of drawers available for sale. The range of distinct vintage midcentury modern walnut chest of drawers — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage midcentury modern walnut chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage midcentury modern walnut chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern vintage midcentury modern walnut chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Many vintage midcentury modern walnut chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, American of Martinsville and Glenn of California produced popular vintage midcentury modern walnut chest of drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Midcentury Modern Walnut Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for vintage midcentury modern walnut chest of drawers start at $479 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $1,650.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.