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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Industrial
Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable bleached mahogany chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
A Pair of High Chests by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of high chests designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture were produced in the 1950s. Standing the test of time, the craftsmanship of...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Restored Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Walnut and Green Stain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with our beautifully restored chest of drawers, a testament to the timeless design and craftsmanship of the era. This exquisite piece, int...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Campaign Style Lift Top 3 Drawer Executive File Chest
By Drexel
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
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers in Teak Wood of Danish Design From The 1960's
Located in Lejre, DK
A teak dresser of Danish design from the 1960s is a lovely example of mid-century modern furniture style that is still popular today.
The teak wood is known for its natural beauty, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb Style Lane Tuxedo Tall Dresser or Chest Walnut & Rosewood MCM Era
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note that I have the entire bedroom set at this time - See last picture. Long Dresser with Mirror. Tall Dresser. Pair Nightstands. Group Discount Available.
Tall, exception...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Storage unit with front in grinded wood
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2463
Storage unit with front in grinded wood and two drop-down shelves with interiors in blond maple and a ground glass top.
Two drawers and elegant feet with brass tips.
Itali...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Mid-Century French 3-Drawer Shaped Chest with White Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century mahogany chest / sideboard with three upper drawers with brass drawer pulls above three hinged door cabinets supporting a shaped...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Bleached Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern bleached mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware. Circa 1945. Partial label inside top drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Renzo Rutili, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Maple, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany, brass and maple chest of drawers produced by Johnson Furniture Company USA, c. 1950s. Design attributed to Renzo Rutili.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Henredon
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb 1503 Planner Group Maple & Black Two Drawer Chests
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group by Winchendon maple nightstands, cabinets, chests, end tables, 1950's. Featuring Model 1503 ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
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
Materials
Glass, Laminate, Mahogany, Oak
1970s Maple Cabinet or Chest Of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
Located in Hanover, MA
Two beautifully restored complimentary chests flanking a hanging vanity case from Harvey Probber's "Cabinet Series" circa 1957.
Hazelnut finished maho...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Walnut Asian Influenced Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced Mid-Century chest of drawers, unbranded, similar quality to Thomasville. Walnut with brass hardware, burl accent to top drawer, rattan acccent to middle drawer, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Palisander
Paolo Buffa Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Marble 6-Drawer Dresser / Sideboard
By Paolo Buffa
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic chest of drawers was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished with teak wood with regular grain and a warm, brown color. The chest of drawers has four wide drawe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Industrial Chemists Drawers, Set of 2, 1900s
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Pair of Antique Industrial Drawers, circa 1900s
Each one boasts 8 drawers with original brass handles. They are well proportion...
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Early 1900s British Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian Mid-Century Three Drawer Dresser with Free Form Parchment Design
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian mid-century three drawer dresser in the manner of Gio Ponti's chests for the Royal Hotel. The chest is walnut with free form parchment design to the front. Circa 1955.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Parchment Paper
Vintage 1960s Henredon Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the iconic style of the 1960s with our authentic Mid-Century Modern Henredon chest of drawers, a true testament to classic craftsmanship and design. This exquisite piece is...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood, Lacquer
Oak Niguel Dresser by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6-drawer Niguel dresser features 6 drawers, brass cap feet, and brass inlaid details.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach ou...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s Ebonized Mahogany Dresser with Brass Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the timeless appeal of mid-century design with our 1960s mahogany dresser, meticulously restored by our expert artisans. This vintage piece is handcrafted with precision a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Pair of Sligh Furniture American Modern Chest of Drawers / Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) nightstands / chests with a blond wood veneer, one shallow three compartment drawer and three deeper drawers below with decorative slat fr...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Vintage Broyhill Emphasis Chests of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern chest of drawers in walnut. Sculpted wood handles on each drawer. Could be used as large bedside tables.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Commode with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful chest of drawers with 4 drawers in rattan and raffia with palmtrees patterns on the face and on the sides. With its brass handles, its design is unique and typical of the I...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Raffia, Rattan
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
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish midcentury teak chest of drawers circa 1960.
Good quality midcentury chest from Denmark of small proportions, which ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Drexel "Sun Coast Collection" Six Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawer dresser in the "Sun Coast Collection" for Drexel Furniture designed by Kipp Stewart. Circa 1959. Cherry, sits on a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
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
Materials
Glass, Teak
Midcentury Dry Bar/ Cabinet, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dry bar, Bytom furniture factory, Poland, 1960s
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: Height 79 cm width 80 cm depth 42 cm.
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Jay Spectre American Modern White Oak and Chrome Ribbed Chest of Drawers
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern white oak chest of drawers with a "ribbed" design drawer pulls for three upper drawers and four lower drawers, resting on a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
By Saffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass top from the Gris company of Varedo. Very interesting; under the top there are mar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Walnut and Brass Niguel Dresser by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel dresser features 3 drawers, brass cap feet, and brass inlaid details.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to disc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Burl Wood Etched Brass Tall Chest circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
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
Materials
Brass
1950s Vintage Dorothy Draper "Espana" Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage “España” chest of drawers by Dorothy Draper for Heritage Henredon. This beautiful dresser features a black finish with six drawers, each with 2 round brass rings to...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser by Distinctive Furniture by Stanley 1950/1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century dresser made by the noted American manufacturer Distinctive Furniture by Stanley, circa 1950/1960’s. The dresser features two banks of three deep drawers, whi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Elm
Industrial 98 Drawer Revolving Hardware Cabinet
By National Store Fixture Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Circa Late Victorian era 98 drawer revolving hardware store cabinet. The spinning octagonal top holds 80 wedge shaped drawers with white porcela...
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Marble
Jay Spectre 2 Drawer Chest of Drawers, 1980s (Signed)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is one absolutely beautiful Jay Spectre for Century Furniture bleached oak 2 door chest of drawers with brushed steel base 1980s (Signed). This piece...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Wood, Leather
Heywood Wakefield Sculptura Maple Vanity with Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautifully restored Midcentury Heywood Wakefield Sculptura vanity with mirror crafted of solid maple with three drawers and glass shelf, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cut Glass, Mirror, Maple
Thin Edge Walnut Dresser with Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
This gorgeous dresser is part of George Nelson's 1950s Thin Edge collection for Herman Miller, which takes its name from the elegant, slim profile. Tapered trestle legs elevate the w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous book-matched...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
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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