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Traditional Wood Catalan Chest with Drawers
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Catalan wood chest with drawers. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1930 In good original condition
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1930s Spanish Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Traditional Wood Catalan Chest with Drawers
Traditional Wood Catalan Chest with Drawers
H 32.29 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
Located in Marbella, ES
Bamboo and Formica White Desk Chest with Drawers and Secretary Unit
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Bamboo, Formica, Wood

Teak Chest with Drawers and Compartments Langeskov Møbelfabrik A / S Denmark
Located in Munster, NRW
Do you need drawers? This very stylish and high quality chest of drawers has 7 of them!!! There are
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Rare Unique Cabinet Chest with Drawers Pedro Friedeberg
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
a red and gilt cabinet or chest of drawers supported by ten red-painted legs and gilt feet. Three
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1960s Mexican Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

PAiR OF MILIARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WINE BEDSIDE TABLE CHESTS WITH DRAWERS
Located in GB
vintage hardwood & brass Military Campaign style side tables with drawers Please note the delivery fee
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20th Century English Campaign Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Brass

American Heritage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Chest On Chest by Hickory 20th C
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
and graduated drawers; lower chest with drawers and raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet
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20th Century American Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Mahogany

Small Italian Raised Side Chest of Drawers w/Roped Inlay Trimming, Mid-20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised side chest with drawers and decorative inlay from the mid 20th century. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Burl

Mid-20th C. Raised Side Chest with Ebony Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American wood-carved raised side chest with drawers, circa 1960's. This mid-century commode was
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Mid-20th C. Raised Side Chest with Ebony Accents
Mid-20th C. Raised Side Chest with Ebony Accents
H 32.25 in W 27.25 in D 17.75 in
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers from the 1960s. This Scandinavian design piece with clean and simple
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Vintage Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage 1960s chest of drawers. A piece of furniture with clean, essential lines. The
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Industrial chest of drawers with six big drawers
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Vintage chest of drawers in Pinewood! Six large drawers to store your stuff! Dxhxl: 50x86x170 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Metal

Industrial chest of drawers with six big drawers
Industrial chest of drawers with six big drawers
H 33.86 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Authentic 3-drawer chest of drawers from the original Scandinavian manufacture of the 1960s. Its
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 28.75 in W 32.09 in D 16.54 in
Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s. This chest of drawers with square, minimal lines
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Danish Chest of Drawers in Teak with 6 Drawers
Located in Buxton, GB
Danish teak chest of drawers with 6 drawers manufactured in Denmark in the mid-20th century. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Danish Chest of Drawers in Teak with 6 Drawers
Danish Chest of Drawers in Teak with 6 Drawers
H 41.34 in W 26.38 in D 15.75 in
Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers features a highly polished lacquered finish. The chest dates to the 1960's
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1960s Hungarian Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Macassar, Lacquer

Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
H 29.75 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Walnut Side Chest with Solid Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This walnut side chest dates to the 1960's and is an example of "brutalist" or "mid-century
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Late 20th Century Czech Brutalist Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Metal

Walnut Side Chest with Solid Drawers
Walnut Side Chest with Solid Drawers
H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 19 in
Chest of Drawers with Two Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Brussels, BE
About this Chest of drawers with two drawers by Jacques Adnet Chest of drawers with two drawers
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Blanket Storage Chest With 4 Drawers and Top storage compartment with mid Century Modern
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s. Dimensions: H tot.=189 cm; W= 178 cm; D= 53 cm H only
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Brass

Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s
H 70.08 in W 74.41 in D 20.87 in
Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 175 cm; W= 195 cm; D=55 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1950s
Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1950s
H 68.9 in W 76.78 in D 21.66 in
Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
Located in Halle, DE
Military Medical Chest or cabinet, presumably east-european, with locking-door and 3 drawers
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Metal

Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
H 15.75 in W 26.38 in D 16.15 in
Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
Located in Brescia, IT
the black-painted wood give uniqueness and character to this chest of drawers with typical shapes mid
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Metal

Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s cabinet with drawers. This retro-looking chest of drawers is distinguished by
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
H 27.96 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
Chest of Drawers Made In Teak With Four Drawers From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak chest of drawers with four drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Vintage chest of drawers with white frame
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet from the 1960s. It features 3 teak wood drawers with gilded metal handles. The rest
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Metal

Vintage chest of drawers with white frame
Vintage chest of drawers with white frame
H 27.56 in W 29.14 in D 14.57 in
Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Wood with Drawers and Metal Pulls
Located in Marbella, ES
Chest of drawers in lacquered wood with drawers and metal pulls.
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Late 20th Century Asian Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drawers “Pantalonnière” with Three Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Brussels, BE
Chest of large drawers whose wooden structure is entirely sheathed in saddle stitched black
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Brass

Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This farmhouse style chest of drawers is painted with floral embellishments. Three wide drawers
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20th Century Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

Painted Chest of Drawers
Painted Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 13 in
1900s Chinese Chest of Drawers with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a distinctive piece from the 1900s, this Chinese Chest of Drawers with Original Patina
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Covered with Shagreen
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Chest of drawers in rosewood covered with Shagreen Very good condition France, 1990.
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1990s European Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Shagreen, Rosewood

Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s with black painted legs. An original, small chest of drawers
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Metal

Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers with Metal Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 4 drawers. This chest of drawers is distinguished by the shape of the
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Pasadena, CA
Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles. The top opens up to make double the width
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

French Ebonized Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant French 20th century chest of drawers with original brass details and a beautifully
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Marble

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers with Marbled Glass
Located in Premariacco, IT
Vintage Italian-style chest of drawers with a particular glass top worked and decorated with a
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Brass

Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 6 drawers original from the 1950s. A capacious chest of drawers that
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
By Paul Evans
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chest of drawers with bedside 1970 chid design, elm burl veneer with brass fixtures and mirrors
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
Chest of Drawers with Bedside 1970 Chid Design
H 29.93 in W 55.12 in D 20.48 in
Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A modernist chest in the style of Gio Ponti. Veneer with decorative blue drawer fronts , patinated
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Brass

Modernist Chest of Drawers
Modernist Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 45 in D 22.75 in
Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar cabinet of Scandinavian origin with two drawers. Features black leatherette upholstery
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Faux Leather, Teak

Vintage Chest of Drawers
Vintage Chest of Drawers
H 22.05 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers, Original from 1950, with Gray Marble, Drawers
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian walnut chest of drawers, original from 1950, with gray marble, with 4 drawers, very sturdy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Marble

Teak Chest of Drawers with Black Painted Details
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian cabinet with three drawers and brass finials. The special feature of this
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers with Black Painted Details
Teak Chest of Drawers with Black Painted Details
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 15.75 in
Teak Chest of Drawers with 4 Drawers of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak chest of drawers with four drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

1970s Spanish Bamboo and Wicker Chest with Four Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish Bamboo and Wicker Chest with Four Drawers
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Bamboo, Wicker

Mid-Century Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror Plane
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant chest of drawers from the early 1950s with six drawers and mirrored top. Contrast of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Brass

vintage chest of drawers with mirror, gilded with painted chinoiserie, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
vintage dresser, old chest of drawers complete with wavy and gilded mirror, gilded base decorated
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20th Century Italian Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Mirror, Pine

Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Pink Mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage chest of drawers walnut with pink mirror from fine Italian manufacture, from the 1950s. The
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Mirror, Wood, Walnut

1940s Swedish Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers with Curved Edges
Located in London, GB
Functionality is a key aspect of this 1940s Swedish chest of drawers. The design provides ample
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Amish Chest of Drawers with Matching Attachable Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming Amish made chest of drawers with matching attachable mirror. Comes in two pieces. The
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1950s American Country Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Hairpin Legs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant Danish modern chest of drawers on hairpin legs, circa 1960s. The chest is in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Iron

1950s Graduated Chest of Drawers
Located in Tarleton, GB
An elegant graduated chest of drawers by English furniture maker Golden Key. Dated circa mid
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak, Walnut

1950s Graduated Chest of Drawers
1950s Graduated Chest of Drawers
H 44.49 in W 30.32 in D 18.12 in
Restored Chest Of Drawers With Zebra Tapestry 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This small chest of drawers from the art deco period has three drawers with two handles. It has
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

André Sornay chest of drawers
By Andre Sornay
Located in LYON, FR
70's chest of drawers by designer and publisher André Sornay, famous Lyon cabinetmaker and master
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Laminate, Beech

André Sornay chest of drawers
André Sornay chest of drawers
H 29.14 in W 34.26 in D 18.51 in
Vermont Solid Maple Chest of Drawers Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful solid Vermont maple chest of drawers. The chest with classic Aladdin's lamp brass
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20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Maple

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, in the manner of Jean-Charles Moreux. This architectural chest features
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
H 34.625 in W 63.5 in D 17.75 in
Italian Art Deco Chest of drawers with Standing Mirror
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Art Deco chest of drawers with standing mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern 1960s teak cabinet. A chest of drawers with modern and elegant lines that features
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.73 in D 14.97 in
Mustard Glazed Vintage Thai Side Chest with Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
pieces to be displayed while the rest of the vintage chest has three long drawers with large square
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Mid-20th Century Thai Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber chest of drawers in bleached
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
French Chest of Drawers with Shelf Tray Art Neveau
Located in Berlin, DE
French chest of drawers with shelf Tray Art Neveau. All-round hand-inlaid inlays with Art Nouveau
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20th Century French Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish nightstand with three drawers. A small chest of drawers, ideal for use as a nightstand
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chest With Drawers

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Wood

Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
H 25.2 in W 24.02 in D 13.39 in
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Vintage Chest With Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage chest with drawers available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage chest with drawers — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Vintage chest with drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage chest with drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Paul Frankl, Paul McCobb and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings each produced beautiful vintage chest with drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Chest With Drawers?

Prices for vintage chest with drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage chest with drawers begin at $224 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,749.

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

Is it 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 a 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.

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.

Questions About Vintage Chest With Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally 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. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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