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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid century furniture.  Rectangular top with...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

1960s Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser: Timeless Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the timeless appeal of mid-century design with our 1960s mahogany dresser, a masterpiece of craftsmanship brought back to life by our expert artisans. Handcrafted with pre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Dresser with 5 Drawers, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Chest of drawers. Each of the 5 drawers has a full-length bamboo handle that gives a special, decorative look to the cabinet. This piec...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pine Chest of Drawers by Regain, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
A simple chest of drawers by Maison Regain in raw pine with mortise construction. Will be cleaned for the buyer.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Michel Pigneres Mirrored Sideboard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Pigneres, sideboard, brass, chrome-plated steel, mirror, France, 1960s This exquisite sideboard is beautifully designed by Michel Pigneres in the 1960s. It is featuring a nic...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Steel, Chrome

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dresser Chest of Drawers This dresser measures: 30.75 wide x 17 deep x 29.75 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960’s Danish palisander double chest of drawers by HU
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1960's Danish made palisander chest of drawers. Beautiful 1960s chest of drawers designed by Poul Hundevad for HU. In Denmark danish control. 4 graduating drawers on each side.  Ba...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Palisander

Rosewood chest of drawers, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chest of drawers from the 1960s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 83 cm / width 180 cm / depth 48 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Three Drawer Mirrored Flip-Top Commode by Joseph-Andrew Motte, France, 1960's
Located in Austin, TX
Three drawer commode with mirrored flip-top vanity by Joseph-Andrew Motte. A bank of three equal depth ribbon mahogany drawers sit below a concealed flip-top vanity. Easy lifting con...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Oak, Glass, Laminate

Late 19th Century Diminutive Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century, diminutive dressers with six drawers in fruitwood, unmarked. Dimensions: 15.5" H x 16.25" W x 8.5" D. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Pair of 1970s Chrome Accent John Stuart Hickory Bachelors Chests
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Masterfully crafted and preserved vintage 1970s bachelors chests by John Stuart Inc.. We were lucky enough to purchase these pieces from a time capsule estate outfitted with premium...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern vintage chest of drawers in a stunning walnut grain. Five pull-out drawers provide ample storage and organization, whether in the home or office. Unique m...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Steel

Dressing table Teak Ølholm Møbelfabrik, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Dressing table veneered with teak wood, front with fold-up mirror panel, including two drawers. Manufactured at Ølholm Møbelfabrik, stamp from here. The 1960s. H. 80 W. 86 D. 46 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Teak

Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest by Drexel Vintage mid century modern campaign style lift top 3 drawer ex...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Midcentury Dresser by Heritage Henredon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser by Heritage Henredon. This dresser has an exceptional design from the perpendicular inlay on the top to the brass and cherry wood stain on the handl...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Tommi Parzinger, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Brass, Lucite, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige-lacquered wood, brass and lucite chest of drawers, designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Charak Modern, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Walnut veneer Dresser with Matching Mirror from Italy, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Dresser with matching mirror made of solid walnut, Italy, 1970s. The craftsmanship of this piece is exceptional. Solid walnut has been carved on the surface with a 'grissinato' moti...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Rosewood and Brass Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 3-drawer commode / chest of drawers finished in rosewood veneer and a brass veneer band around the base. (MILO BAUGHMAN) Minor scuffs to finish on both wood ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Metal

Midcentury National Mt. Airy Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers, Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury National Mt. Airy Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers, Mahogany Offered for sale is a large, monumental mid-century modern tall chest of drawers by National Mt. Airy Furnit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century mahogany dresser / sideboard / chest with 6 drawers mounted with brass drawer pulls supporting a dark green / black marble top, resting on four legs, the front tw...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Glenn of California Walnut and Lacquered Dresser by Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage two-tone dresser designed by the iconic designer Milo Baughman for Glenn of California in the United States, circa 1950s. This dresser has a minimalist design that ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless Steel

1960s Henredon Walnut Chest of Drawers: Mid-Century Modern Design with Mobility
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the 1960s with our authentic Mid-Century Modern Henredon chest of drawers. Meticulously handcrafted from the finest mahogany wood, this vintage gem radiates in a striking b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer, Plywood, Walnut

Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer chest of drawers By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Palaset Stackable Box by Ristomatti Ratia for Treston Oy Finland, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Palaset stackable box by Ristomatti Ratia for Treston Oy Finland, 1970s Modular cabinets.
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Chest of Drawers Rosewood Danish Design 4 drawers, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in rosewood of Danish design with 4 drawers and tapered legs from around the 1960s. Dimensions in cm: H:76 W:85.5 D:40
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

1950’s French multi draw cabinet
Located in London, Lambeth
12 draw industrial storage cabinet in oak with a red Formica Top
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Italian Sideboard in the Style of Willy Rizzo /Maison Jansen, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian vintage black color polished surface sideboard / commode from 1970s in the style of Willy Rizzo / Maison Jansen. Doors are decorated with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1950s Guillerme et Chambron Design Oak Wooden Chest of Drawers And Secretary
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s French Guillerme et Chambron design oak chest of drawers and secretary "dos d'âne" model composed of a oak wood structure with 3 large drawers back and an hidden secret...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Burl Wood Etched Brass Tall Chest circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Burl Wood Etched Brass Tall Chest circa 1970s Offered for sale is a Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Furniture burlwood tall chest with iconic Rohne acid-etched...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Midcentury Style Brass and Lapis Lazuli Colored Murano Glass Commode
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and handcut Lapis lazuli imitation Murano glass Commode or chest of drawer, raised on special brass legs. Handmade by a master artisan. Price is for one item.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Dorothy Draper American Midcentury 3-Drawer Black and Gilt Chest
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury chest of drawers painted in black, with 3-drawers with raised gold painted decorative molding on the drawer fronts surro...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts 74-Drawer Card File Cabinet or Industrial Parts Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare antique Arts & Crafts card file cabinet or industrial parts cabinet USA, circa 1900 Solid oak, with brass hardware and metal draw...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Highboy Dresser from Sculptra by Broyhill
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser from the Sculptra line by Broyhill features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, three dovetailed drawers with signature...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century American Embossed Faux Reptile Leather Chest / Set of Desk Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American rectangular shaped chest embossed in off-white faux reptile leather featuring 4 narrow pullout drawers with petal form pulls and circular brass keyhole all with ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Leather

Maison Regain Dresser, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Maison Regain chest of drawers or dresser made from solid elm, France. High quality construction and use of materials with three drawers and molded elm pulls. Simple clean aesthetic ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Light Mid Century Leather Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a shagreen embossed leather in our light overcast dove finish, with six long drawers and with polished nickel finish hardware and trim, all raised on a cube form polished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4-Drawer Chest. Featuring a rectangular design, four drawers for storage, new chrome pulls, and a beautiful walnut finish. This is an ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by František Jirák, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra nabytok. Made in the former Czechoslovakia during the 1960´s. The dresser is a part of living set. The furniture is pri...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

20th Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Original Gray Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers in walnut with original gray marble, with three drawers that have Florentine paper inside. Natural color as per photos. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

1950's dresser with drawers, Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite chest of drawers was expertly crafted in the 1950s by the esteemed Brazilian manufacturer, Móveis Cimo. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and exception...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers or dresser, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
Located in Denton, TX
"Thin Edge" chest of drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller. These make nice nightstands Measures: cabinet 1. 19.5" deep by 34" wide by 33.25" high cabinet 2. 19.5" Deep by 24...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Danish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality pair of small Swedish chests, each fitted with 6 drawers and brass handles.  Recently re-finis...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of commodes designed by L.A. Studio. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and covered with Murano colored glass. Handles and legs made of brass. Manufactured in Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Midcentury Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This stylish and neat midcentury chest of drawers was made in France in the 1960s. Please take a look at all our pictures to see the beaut...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Made in the United States in middle of the 20th century, this pair of chests are a design classic by George Nelson for Herman Miller. One has three drawers and the other four - ple...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Dark Mid Century Leather Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a shagreen embossed leather in our dark tempest smoke finish, with six long drawers and with brushed brass finish hardware and trim, all raised on a cube form brushed bras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Swedish chest in birch circa 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
A Swedish chest 3 drawers in birch circa 1930 stamped B.Svenska Mobelfabrikerna Bodafors Key
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Dressing Table by Raymond Loewy, Model "DF2000", Edited by Doubinsky Frères
Located in Brussels , BE
Dressing table by Raymond Loewy, model "DF2000", edited by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Resin

Midcentury "Perspective" Dresser by Milo Baughman for Drexel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning midcentury dresser designed by Milo Baughman for Drexel´s “Perspective” collection in the United States, circa 1950s. This dresser has been constructed from an exotic and beautiful Mindoro wood imported from the Philippines and belongs to one of the designer's most Exclusive Design lines. The dresser features eight wide dovetailed drawers that feature structurally detailed pulls in the form of lips that adorn the edge of the drawers. The case sits on solid conical legs that perfectly complement the structure. Due to their design and versatility, this dresser will cover your storage needs in your home. It still has the original manufacturer’s label. Matching chests of drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of sideboards, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of sideboards. Made with pine. Handcrafted iron work. Circa 1960, Italy. Very good vintage condition. Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is a design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture, and urban development that was popular from roughly 1945 to 1969, during the post–World War II period. The term was used descriptively as early as the mid-1950s and was defined as a design movement by Cara...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak 31-Compartment Filing Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts 31-compartment file cabinet By The Federal Equipment Co. USA, early 20th century Quarter sawn oak, with brass hardware. Measures: 19....
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning curved chest of drawers in natural rattan with leaves pattern and brass handles. 4 drawers for maximum use. This item is a rare high quality handmade piece. Very unique and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

Svend Langkilde Rosewood Chest of Drawers Illums Bolighus Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning and refined chest of drawers designed by Svend Langkilde for Illums Bolighus, Denmark 1960. This well-crafted cabinet is executed in amazingly grained veneered rosewood supp...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Square Sky Blue Color Glass and Brass Commode, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
An unmistakable piece of furniture due to its light blue color, it exemplifies timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. With the unique characteristics of fluted glass and meti...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Ebonized Oak Stacked Box Chest by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box chest is a larger modified version of the stacked box nightstand. The piece features three drawers and an inset detail that can be finished with brass plating. Availa...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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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