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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Hollywood Regency
Dresser 50s
Located in Milano, IT
South American-made wooden dresser from the 1950s, with six drawers embellished with brass ferrules as well as on the legs. Restaurato.
Category
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Storage Cabinets - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Storage Cabinets. Featuring a straight line design, two doors with wooden pulls that open up to storage space, plinth base, an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1960s Upcycled Oak Cabinet of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs were added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1960's Vintage Bureau Chest of Drawers
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original vintage bureau chest of drawers. This was made in England by the high end manufacturer Meredew, it dates from the ...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest in Ivory White Chocolate, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in Ivory White Chocolate. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is ...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Rhythm Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five drawers with wooden pulls, modern legs, and a beautiful walnut finish! ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Danish chest of drawers Teak 6 drawers 108 cm
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Beautiful vintage chest of drawers, from Denmark. The chest offers a lot of practical storage space and has a crazy look thanks to the beautiful colour of the teak and the subtle woo...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs were added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Bow Front Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Wesseling, DE
Vintage teak dresser from the 1960s, made in Denmark. Beautiful bow front with solid, sculpted teak drawers. Very neat condition with age-related signs of use.
Dimensions: W 80 x H ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Chest of 3 Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern chest of drawers features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, three dovetailed drawers with brass hardware.
Matching four drawer dresser available...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stacked Bedside Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts create...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Carlo De Carli D154 chest of drawers by Sormani, Italy, 1963
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A chest of drawers, model D154, in painted wood with brass cast elements, designed by Carlo de Carli, manufactured by Sormani, Italy, 1963. The intense red color characterizes this t...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs were added afterwards
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chest with Custom Grey Finish
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the refined elegance of our mid-century modern chest of drawers, a distinguished design by Paul Frankl, now expertly restored by our skilled craftsmen. Crafted in the 1960...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's
By Amma
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern Modular Wall unit "Extenso" by Amma Torino, Italy, 1960's
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless allure of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece beautifully hand-crafted from walnut. This exceptional piece has been meticulousl...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Schirolli Chest of drawers, 1960’s Italy
By Schirolli
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
A stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers unit from Schirolli. The unit consists of 4 loose cases with 9 drawers each. Executed in mahogany veneer finish with flap front...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cerused Oak Aquidneck Nightstand by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aquidneck Nightstand is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette and features four drawers with solid wood knobs. This piece is available in exc...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Michel Pigneres Chest/Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Nice sideboard by Michel Pigneres, The finish is original lacquered wood. Deep maroon color. The metal is silver with patina. There are some small scratches on the surface as to be ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company. North Carolina. Circa 1960s
Features a quintessential Clean lines Mid Century Modern Design and ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Comò con specchio Anni 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Comò con specchio, in legno impiallacciato radica, gambe con decori intagliati. Buone condizioni.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of White Lacquer Faux Bamboo Large Nightstands Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Henredon, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white lacquer faux bamboo large nightstands or bachelor chest. Solid brass hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1960.
Good quality chest of drawers by well known maker smf bodafors of sweden. Fitted with 3 graduating doors all vene...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Dresser with mirror Years 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with mirror and glass open shelf. Made of walnut and teak veneer wood, back-treated glass top, brass handles and finials.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Brutalist Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers
Brutalist style
Oak
Three long drawers
Nice details
1960s Belgium
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Located in New York, NY
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest, Rajasthan, circa 1900, with finial headed rectangular top above two intricately paneled doors supported on four legs. 37" H x 37" W x 12" D.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass
By Dal Vera
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Chest of Drawers of the Twentieth Century in Natural Color Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers of the twentieth century in natural color walnut with three drawers.
The drawers have quality dovetail joints.
Walnut forms very beautiful handmade designs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Vintage Ikea Swedish Pine Chest Of Drawers
By IKEA
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. They work well next to each other as a full dresser, see original catalog pic included in listing....
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker, Oak
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 identical sized drawers with beautiful detailing to handles.
Origin unconfirmed, possibl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Italian Vintage Oak and Birch Wood Office Tallboy Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Italian vintage office chest of drawers, made between the 50s and 60s in solid birch and oak.
Recently subjected to a complete restoration, it has 7 drawers that slide easily in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern, Nightstands, Chests, Black Lacquer, Brass, USA, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern, Chests of Drawers, Black Lacquer, Brass, USA, 1990s
Pair of sleek clean mid century modern chests or nightstands in the art deco fashion. Each of this recently r...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Copper
Spring Anglo Indian Bone Inlay Three Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three-drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay spiral leaf patterns that are nothing short of breathtaking. The dresser is not only visually ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Hickory Manufacturing, Chests of Drawers, Hickory, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and hickory chests of drawers produced by Hickory Manufacturing, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bedsides in Ivory Color, from Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Pair of Bedsides in Ivory Color, from Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Parchment Paper
Pair Vintage Italian Mahogany 3 Drawer Side Chests with Black Legs & Brass Feet
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of mahogany three drawer sides chests date from the late 1950s / early 1960s. Chests are set on floating style black frames with X-form stretchers and brass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Meredew Chest of Drawers In Oak
By Meredew
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern
By Drexel
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Masive Oak chest of drawers - 1960s
Located in Brussels , BE
Nice chest of drawers in oak
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Oak Four Drawers Chest by Bertil Fridhagen For Bodafors, Sweden 1963
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage veneered oak chest of drawers with brass details on the sides and solid oak base. Each drawer features green laminated bottom.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Comò Anni 70 con specchiera
Located in Milano, IT
Comò con specchio, luci laterali (non revisionate) in legno impiallacciato legno esotico.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bellagio Bedside Table, Made of Ash Wood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Bedside table made of ash wood with 2 shelves covered in wood, glass or stone onrequest.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modernist "Mandarin" Black Lacquer Low Chest by Kittinger
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...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Vintage Mid Century Meredew Chest of Four Drawers in Oak
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
Stylishly simple chest of four drawers by Meredew from the early 1960s. Beautiful blonde oak finish which is smooth to touch with a characterful grain. Good size drawer depth and the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers by Heals from Loughborough, 1950s
By Heal's
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, 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
Materials
Palisander
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s.
It is of superb quality, it is a very large and useful size. There is lots of...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers by Alfred COX for Heals, 1960s
By Alfred Cox, Heal's
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
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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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