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Widdicomb Gentleman

Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome dresser by Widdicomb with walnut grain, six total drawers, brass spade handles. Back has a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood

Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest by Widdicomb
Mid-Century Gentleman's Chest by Widdicomb
$2,310
H 48 in W 40 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
gentleman's chest By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
gentleman's chest By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dressers

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Brass

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Rosewood Gentleman's Chest, 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By Dale Ford for John
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nakashima East Indian Laurel Wood Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Newly Restored
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Tall Gentleman's High Chest Mirrored Compartment
By Tommi Parzinger, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern tall high chest with mirrored compartment and brass figural pulls. There are multiple storage drawers triptych mirror perfume shelf. Outstanding craftsmanship by G...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Recent Sales

Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1960s
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Paul McCobb Walnut Gentleman's chest by Widdicomb, circa 1960s. Original Widdicomb label
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest. Walnut with polished nickel details
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage gentleman chest designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tall Mahogany John Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest with Tambour Doors
By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
John Widdicomb tall dresser with tamboured doors that conceal several cubbies and one small drawer
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest, Dresser w. Cabinet Solid Wood w Brass Hardware
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunningly elegant gentleman's chest made by John Widdicomb. Solid wood with solid brass pulls.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest Mahogany 1940s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
A dark and richly finished mahogany cabinet with 13 contrasting birch interior utility drawers. All sides are finished with a subtly tapering rounded frame. This is the more detailed...
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood and Walnut Gentleman's Chests, Refinished
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of antique Art Deco highboy dressers or gentleman's chests Designed by Ralph
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Mahogany Gentleman's Chest with Many Drawers by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning gentleman's chest with many drawers. Recently refinished and in mint condition. Stunning
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood and Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Deco highboy dresser or gentleman's chest Designed by Ralph Widdicomb
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

John Widdicomb Art Deco Burl Wood and Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Art Deco highboy dresser or gentleman's chest Designed by Ralph Widdicomb
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nakashima Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb, Circa 1960
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., George Nakashima
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional mid-century Organic Modern gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Pair of Walnut Gentleman's Chests Exquisitely Grained Mid Century
By John Widdicomb, Dale Ford
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this is a masterpiece of furniture construction designed by Dale Ford for John Widdicomb.
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...

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Rosewood, Walnut

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sliding door gentleman's chest By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern sliding door gentleman's chest By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Robbsjohn Gibbings Gentlemans Chest for Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Gentlemans Chest by Gibbings. The case is framed in tapering carved cylinders, typical of
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gentleman Walnut Chest by J.Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Natural walnut 5 drawer block front high chest with brass hardware.Part of Bedroom set.Sold as is.
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gentleman Walnut Chest by J.Widdicomb
Gentleman Walnut Chest by J.Widdicomb
H 44.5 in W 40 in D 21 in
Early Deco Gentleman's Chest with Nickel hardware by Widdicomb
Located in Danville, CA
Mid-30's Art Deco Highboy by Widdicomb...possibly by Donald Deskey.  This cabinet features
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Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Gentlemans chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
A Gentlemans chest in dark Walnut with maple drawers. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Vintage 1950s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair available. Chest with sliding doors on double plinth base, mahogany with a dark brown finish, brass insert hardware. Earlier version of storage piece that was reinterpreted by R...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
Gentleman's Chest for Widdicomb
H 43 in W 51.25 in D 18.5 in
1970s Modern Burlwood Gentleman’s Armoire / Cabinet By John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a modern burlwood gentleman’s armoire by John Widdicomb. It dates to the 1970s and was
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Late 20th Century American Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Regency Cherry and Burl Tambour Door Gentleman's Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb USA, circa 1960s Cherry and burl wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 38" W x
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentleman's Chest with Flip Up Mirror
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ten-drawer gentleman's chest with flip up mirror By John
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Gentleman's High Chest for Widdicomb, circa 1963
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Camden, ME
A rare design by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb. This well composed walnut tall dresser designed in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chests, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sliding door gentleman's chests By T.H. Robsjohn
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Restored
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An extemely rare and exceptional mid-century modern sculpted walnut 13-drawer gentleman's chest
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Six Drawer High Boy Gentleman's Chest by Robsjohn, Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Impressive six drawer high boy chest designed by T H Robsjohn- Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture, ca
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Robsjohn-Gibbings Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice multifunctional vintage Gibbings cabinet in mint condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

John Stuart for Widdicomb Gentleman's Dresser in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
John Widdicomb started his namesake company in 1897. John L. Stuart became the major stockholder
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Antique Mid-17th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Gentleman's Cabinet by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to drawer: [Modern Original Widdicomb].
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Vintage 1940s American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Gentleman's Cabinet by Widdicomb
Gentleman's Cabinet by Widdicomb
H 43 in W 51.5 in D 18.5 in
A Mahogany Gentleman's Chest by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Asheville, NC
A quite large and impressive mahogany gentleman's chest by Widdicomb, 1949. Cabinet/dresser
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome large 8 drawer gentlemans chest in mahogany, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Gentlemans Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
a extremely handsome large 8 drawer gentlemans chest in figured mahogany, designed by T.H. Robsjohn
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest
Located in New York, NY
Classic chest of drawers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Newly refinished.
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

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Widdicomb Gentleman For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal widdicomb gentleman for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every widdicomb gentleman was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a widdicomb gentleman — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A widdicomb gentleman made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co. and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced at least one beautiful widdicomb gentleman that is worth considering.

How Much is a Widdicomb Gentleman?

Prices for a widdicomb gentleman can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $11,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,850.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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