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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1950s
1960s Brutalist Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers Brutalist style Oak Three long drawers Nice details 1960s Belgium
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
One of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings classics, designed for The Widdicomb Furniture Company, circa 1950-1950. This walnut chest of drawers or highboy features five large drawers providing a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser from 20th century. Beautiful line furniture of nice decor in lacquered and painted wood. Chest of drawers with two front drawers, of good capacity. Wooden top of good ...
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1960s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Matched pair of Milo Baughman Dressers for Drexel USA - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Matched pair of Milo Baughman Dressers for Drexel, USA 1950s. Both pieces have the same veneer and are in very good condition. Signed! The measurements given apply to the credenza. H...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s Bedside Tables
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s bedside tables Wooden structure with colored glass top. Compartment with door. Brass accessories. Intact and in good condition, small signs ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine chest of drawer, model no.234 in oak by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark. Eight drawers with fittings / handles made of brass. Incl. key. Børge Mogensen designed his Chi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Solid Mahogany Georgian Style Four Front Pull Chest Drawers / Commode
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce timeless elegance and versatile functionality to your home with this exquisite Chippendale style Solid Mahogany Four Drawer Chest of Drawers / Commode. Crafted from solid c...
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1940s Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Front Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Regency style mahogany dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful book-matched mahogany, with original brass hardware. Meas...
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1960s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Federalist Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage federalist style chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original cherry finish, brass accented hardware and one locking top drawer. Dimensions: 37.75w 22.25d ...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s. They are of super quality and are a great...
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1950s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Vintage 1970s Oak veneered 'Stag C Range' chest of four drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish mid century; 1970s, oak veneered chest of drawers, featuring 4 drawers, on solid oak turned legs, designed by John & Sylvia Reid for Stag from the 'C' range. This piece is ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

1960s dresser with toilet
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with dressing table, drawers and compartment with drop-down door, mahogany veneered wood, grissinized panel, top with clear glass in countertop.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

20th Century Inlaid and Painted Rosewood and Palisander Genoese Dresser, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Genoese chest of drawers of the mid-twentieth century. Italian dresser finely inlaid in rosewood and palisander with carved, painted and gilded wooden frames. Furniture with three dr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Midcentury Modern Design Chest of Drawers, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage "One of a Kind" Midcentury Modern Design Chest of Drawers. Made in Belgium, 1960's period. This was hand made by a belgian cabinet maker for the previous owners to fit in the...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

1960s Set of Two Small Fully Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dressers
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of two small fully restored and refinished Danish teak dressers or nightstands. Two identical small teak dresser each with 4 drawers that will do well together in almost a...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

20th Century Inlaid Walnut, Maple, Beech Italian Louis XIV Style Dresser, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small Italian commode from the 20th century. Furniture inlaid wood in walnut, maple, beech and fruitwood of beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Chest of drawers equipped with two dra...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of drawers model ‘Rosewood’, 1967 by George Coslin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chest of drawers model ‘Rosewood’ Manufactrued by 3V Arredamenti Italy, 1967 Aluminum and teak wood Measurements 126 cm x 49 cm x 75h cm 320,05 in x 124,46 in x 190,5 h in Literatu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage chest of drawers by TriBond Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut veneer, three dovetailed drawers, and small tapered legs. Matching nightstands an...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A Mid Century Harris Lebus Style Chest of Drawers Art Deco style handles.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Mid Century Harris Lebus Style Chest of Drawers Art Deco style handles.  circa 1950s, it features featuring 4 drawers with dove-tail joints. The oak veneer finish and the Art Deco ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Teak High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five drawers for storage, original black metal pulls, modern legs, and a beautiful walnut ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

1960's Teak Bedside Drawers / Cabinet
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century teak bedside cabinet / chest of drawers. Teak veneer with solid teak legs. Three drawers with beautiful detailing to handles. Origin unconfirmed, possibly Danish. Produc...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Midcentury Chest in Wood and Copper by Santambrogio & De Berti, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular chest in wood and embossed copper decoration on the lower part by Santambrogio & De Berti. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Copper

Pair of Italian Rococo Paint Decorated Creme and Giltwood Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Painted. 3 drawers. 32 1/4" h x 49 1/4" w x 22"d. Condition Paint loss. Chips in wood on one foot which can be repaired if you ask us. Scratches. Oxidation to drawer pulls. Paint bub...
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1950s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Davis Cabinet Company Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Oak Highboy
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style highboy dresser or lingerie chest By Davis Cabinet Company USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with original Asian inspi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage British Colonial Campaign Style Gentleman's Wardrobe or Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century interpretation of a British colonial campaign gentleman's wardrobe crafted in mahogany having a lush dark finish, brass hardware, plenty of storage and classic bracket fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

20th Century Inlaid Walnut and Boxwood Italian Louis XV Style Dresser, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Moved and rounded furniture in Louis XV style veneered and inlaid in walnut and boxwood. Dresser of beautiful line and pleasant fu...
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1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Meredew Chest of Drawers In Oak
Located in London, GB
A rare vintage Meredew chest of 8 drawers, manufactured in the 1960s. Finished in dark oak, with solid oak conical handles, an iconic feature of Meredew from the mid century. The pie...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful chest of drawers made in Italy in the mid-20th century by the historic company "Dal Vera Antonio e Figli", active from 1884 until 1984. This company is known for its high q...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Studded Faux Leather Nightstand Table Campaign Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Studded Faux Leather Nightstand Table Campaign Chest. Item features faux leather wrapped wooden frame, white laminate top, 3 drawers, geometric patterned st...
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Mid-20th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Louis XV Style French Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style commode with serpentine front made of solid walnut with walnut veneer top and oak as a secondary wood. Two dovetailed drawers with brass hardware, no key. A n...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers: Vintage Elegance Reimagined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the exceptional beauty of our mid-century chest of drawers, masterfully crafted from mahogany wood. This striking pair of 1960s vintage chests has been completely restored a...
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1960s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of drawers in oak and wicker – France 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of drawers in oak veneer with wicker decoration on the front of the drawers. France c.1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wicker, Oak

1960 Tatra Cabinet in Walnut Finish, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- High gloss finish - Good original condition with minor signs of use
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Commode 6 tiroirs en palissandre - 60's
Located in ESTRABLIN, FR
Magnifique commode 6 tiroirs en palissandre datant des années 60. Son sublime veinage lui donne un charme certain et son format pratique lui permet de se glisser partout. Le couliss...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Palisander

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut & Teak from AY Crown Furniture, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century walnut tallboy chest of drawers from AY Crown Furniture - which is a beautiful quality piece It's very similar in style and quality to Alfred Cox designed furniture Sta...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Walnut

20th Century Mahogany Wood French Dresser with 2 Drawers, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French dresser from the first half of the 20th century. Chest of drawers in mahogany wood of great quality. Furniture with two drawers of excellent capacity and service, equipped wit...
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1930s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Art Deco Dresser Masonic 1931
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Spectacular Art Dèco Masonic Dresser made entirely of Walnut Burl with side profiles in Blonde Walnut striped. Drawer fronts in Walnut Burl with St. Andrew's cross inlaid in Rosewood...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top This vintage Louis XV style chest exudes elegance with its green marble style top and burled satin wood...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers by Heals from Loughborough, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak & mahogany chest of drawers from Loughborough Furniture - retailed through Heals during the 1950s With an ebonised trim Featuring four drawers The matching tallboy is liste...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Brutalist Masive Oak chest of drawers - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Nice chest of drawers in oak
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Handsome Harvey Probber Small Chest Night Stand Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber small chest or night stand with Brass ring pulls. This chest measures 25.5"t x 24"w x 18"d
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Global front door shipping available.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers by Alfred COX for Heals, 1960s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality, tall walnut chest of drawers from Alfred Cox - retailed through Heal's during the 1950s The bank of five drawers stands on long, tapered, splayed legs
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of extremely rare Campaign chests by Drexel for the Oxford Square Collection. We just love the unusual patterns on all sides done with different colored stains and pai...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century Inlaid Veneered Wood Italian Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian commode from the mid-20th century. High quality furniture in Louis XV style inlaid and veneered in walnut, rosewood, maple, walnut and fruitwood. Chest of drawers with three ...
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chests by Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Pair of Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chests in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing are by Kittinger and originate fr...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
Located in New York, NY
This bold and thoughtfully composed Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Low Chest in Black Lacquer with Antique White Gold Greek Key Detailing is by Kittinger and originates from the Un...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers from Homeworthy, 1970s
Located in South Shields, GB
A teak chest of drawers from Homeworthy Featuring 4 drawers
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian Chest Of Drawers By Carlo Jensen - Hundevad & Co. - Oak - Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Scandinavian double chest of drawers by designer Carlo Jensen produced by Poul Hundevad and his company Hundevad & Co. Pretty light oak furniture from the 1960s, mid century modern, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Commode, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Brussels, BE
This elegant commode is from Sweden and dates from the 1950s. The modernist details are in the handles of the commode and the feet. The decorative brass fixtures contrasts with the s...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Floral Decorations Wood Italian Commode, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small Tuscan dresser from the 20th century. Furniture in lacquered and painted wood with very pleasant floral decorations. Chest of drawers equipped with two drawers of good capacity...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Commode, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, richly inlaid in walnut, burl, maple and beech wood. Small chest of drawers of nice size and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Five-Drawer Chest / Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group five-drawer chest (model 1003) manufactured by Directional Furniture (ca. early 1950s, USA). Composed of a stained mahogany chest with brass tear-drop pulls ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid 20th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality swedish chest of drawers circa 1950. 3 drawers of equal proportion fitted with shaped steel handles and key plates. Rich golden colour. Standing on bracket feet. Idea...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Pair of Floral Etched Glass Italian Louis XV Style Mirrored Commodes Circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine and very glamorous pair of Louis XV style Italian -made Murano style small commodes or nightstands. This piece is in good condition with minor signs of age including p...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Art Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage mid-century Danish modern Tambour Door Chest, crafted by the esteemed Bernhard Pedersen & Son in the 1960s. This ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid Modern Century Commode Chest of Drawers Teak Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful and elegant chest of drawers from the 60s, in teak wood, with four drawers and bronze handles, the four legs also end with four rounded bronze sabots.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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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