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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Creator: Edward Wormley
Creator: Robert W. Irwin Co.
Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut dresser with rosewood handle and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning walnut Dunbar chest designed by Edward Wormley. Four large scale drawers. Legs feature Japanese style- studio/ craftsman details. Leather wrapped handles (dark brown) show s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning chest of drawers from Drexel’s notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar. The stately collection comprised o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947.
Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pink Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, 1950s
Pink lacquered mahogany, with lucite and brass drawer pu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer dresser chest
By Edward Wormley for Drexel, "Precedent" Collection
USA, 1948
Black lacquered elm wood, with original brass hard...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
The cabinet 5 drawers, the top drawer comes with separations for different garments.
The piece is in good vintage condition and it retains the original Dunbar tag.
Measurements:
36 inches wide x 18 inches deep...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers/Secretary by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers/Secretary by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a stunning piece of furniture that's sure to elevate any space,this dresser boasts a sleek and sophisticated design that perfectly captures the essence of mid-century modern style.
Featuring five spacious drawers, this chest of drawers is perfect for storing all your essentials. Whether you are looking to organize your clothing, accessories, or other personal items, this dresser has ample space to accommodate it all.
But what really sets this piece apart is its unique secretary...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Small Louvered Chest of Drawers
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small chest of drawers, consisting of louvered walnut fronts and mahogany case. Five drawers total with the top being velvet lined to store various pieces if jewelry. Second drawer c...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Edward Wormley Rosewood and Walnut Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century 7-drawer chest with graduated drawer sizing, thin plywood drawer pulls on the sides of each drawer front, all in rosewood and walnut veneer, resting on f...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co Walnut and Natzler Tile Eight-Drawer
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut eight-drawer chest comprised of a narrow set of drawers on the left and a wider set of drawers on the right , all with drawer pulls made of brass and Natz...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century New World 5 Drawer Wooden Chest
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century wooden chest of drawers with 5 drawers with oval cutout drawer pulls, resting on a pedestal base. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY NEW WORLD COLLECTION)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Walnut Chifferobe / Dressing Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut chifferobe / dressing cabinet with a central section with 9 drawers descending in size from top to bottom, flanked on either side by two door cabinets, with a central lid that opens upward to reveal a concealed mirror and a beige painted interior. (EDWARD J WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Maple Three-Drawer Slant Front Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century maple slant front chest with three drawers with semi-circular wooden drawer pulls, resting on four tapered square wooden legs....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Maple Louver Front Chest
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century maple louver front chest with 6 drawers in descending size. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley American Mid-Century Eight Drawer Wooden Chest
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century eight-drawer chest with a dark stained wooden case. (EDWARD WORMLEY)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar American Mid-Century Maple Louver Front Chest
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century maple louver front chest with 6 drawers in descending size. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE COMPANY)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Edward Wormley Mid-Century Walnut and Leather 7-Drawer Chests
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 7-drawer chests with walnut veneer, and drawers in graduating size with thin plywood drawer pulls on the sides of each drawer front, resting on a brown l...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dark Walnut Louver Front 6-Drawer Commode / Chest
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 6-drawer walnut louver front commode / chest with a dark stained lacquered finish. (Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Walnut Low Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century walnut low chest of drawers with three sets of four drawers, one set wider and central, flanked on either side by two narrower sets of drawers. (EDWARD WORMLEY F...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Edward Wormley Ebonized Dresser for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1970s, USA. The mahogany dresser has been newly refinished and ebonized. It features three smaller drawers along the top of the dresser and four full len...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely chest of drawers or dresser by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Crafted from French Walnut in Louis XV styling. Features a rectangular form with burled walnut front, four drawers, cabriole legs and ormolu mounts. Circa 1928-1940
At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to plant superintendent of the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. In 1900 he and some associates purchases Royal Furniture Co, and later it transferred to his very own label in Irwin. Irwin specialized in high end reproductions based off of European and ancient American...
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1930s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Low Chest in Walnut by Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful low chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1960's. Walnut with excellent graining, floating long rosewood handles with a sculpted design, brass sabots. The cabinet's back...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Two Tone Dresser in Mahogany and Rosewood Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Three drawer dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with two-tone contrasting Honduran mahogany drawer fronts, top and sides, and rosewood trimmed case, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
ROBERT W IRVIN CO French Provincial Walnut Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style chest by Robert W Irwin Co of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Made in the early 20th century of solid walnut with brass hardware and faux keyhole escutcheons. Features five dovetail drawers, top drawer with built in jewelry organizer...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers, Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These are mahogany and feature 5 drawers, 2 smaller than the other three. Make great n...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Collection Chest with Natzler Ceramic Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model 5770 Janus Collection chest of drawers featuring brass pulls with inset purple-blue demi-lune Natzler ceramic tiles, and exaggerated dovetail knuckle joints on tops, sides, and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Leather and Walnut Chests Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of chests in walnut with leather wrapped baseboards and blond handles. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1955.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Edward Wormley Chests for Dunbar Espresso Lacquered Mahogany with Leather Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of six drawer bachelor chests with inset hardware designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in a dark espresso stain with a clear satin lacquer finish and leather plinth bases. Solid Oak interiors.
These would serve well as oversized nightstands.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Mahogany Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany five-drawer chest of drawers
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, 1950s
Measures: 34.13"W x 20"D x 31"H.
Newly refinished...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Matching Dresser Set in Mahogany Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar matching dresser set in mahogany wood, model 5272 triple dresser 12-drawer storage with matching smaller companion four dr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Asian Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar cabinet with brass Asian hardware. All original dark had rubbed finish on ribbon mahogany, top will be polished and touched up prior t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Solid Walnut Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An asymmetrical dresser in solid walnut with exposed finger jointed joinery, having a shelved compartment accessed by bi-fold doors flanked by a b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Bleached Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and well proportioned eight (8) drawer bleached mahogany cabinet having distinctive laminated end pulls, on tapered dowel legs.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley Primavera Mahogany Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5-drawer cabinet, mahogany wood with tapered brass legs.
[metal tag Dunbar].
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Cabinet, Mahogany and Brass, Four Doors, One Drawer, Excellent
Located in Kansas City, MO
Storage chest or cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly refinished mahogany case with solid brass hardware. Two wide center drawers reveal an adjustable shelf. Two o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Rosewood High Chest with Brass Ring Drop Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawer Dunbar chest by Ed Wormley. Rosewood mahogany two-tone combination. Brass ring drop pulls.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Precedent Dresser by Edward Wormley for Drexel
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this small four-drawer dresser for Drexel's Precedent Collection. Composed of silver elm, it features large brass-plated zinc pulls.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Edward Wormely Chest/Buffet/Credenza in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Beautiful multi-purpose case piece by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Wonderful design allows for use as a chest, buffet or credenza. Restored in black lacquer to provide co...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Chest, Mahogany, Brushed Nickel, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormely for Dunbar woven front chest, mahogany and brushed nickel, signed. Medium scale commode, No. 4465, with two woven front sliding doors, two top exterior drawers and a f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegantly austere and finely crafted chest of drawers in bleached walnut having a two-over-three configuration channelled recessed pulls and dowel-form legs crafted of anodized al...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Faux Ivory Low Chest by Dunbar
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful custom Dunbar chest designed by Edward Wormley redone in a faux ivoy finish. Great scale which could easily be used behind a sofa or under a window.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chest of drawers on hairpin legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Scarce Wormley Design. Measures: 45" wide also available.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XVI Satinwood Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
"An exquisite tallboy dresser or chest of drawers by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Circa 1928-1940. Crafted from satinwood featuring a rectangular form with six drawers, rounded fluted stiles, neoclassical hardware, and turned tapered arrow feet.
At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to plant superintendent of the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. In 1900 he and some associates purchases Royal Furniture Co, and later it transferred to his very own label in Irwin. Irwin specialized in high end reproductions based off of European and ancient American...
Category
1930s Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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