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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Rococo
Midcentury Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Midcentury chest of drawers, it was made in Czechoslovakia in the 1950s. Made of solid wood, it has chrome handles, laminate surface on the top, colored lacquered doors. The cabinet ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern seven-drawer highboy dresser
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Perimeter Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch, with original sculpte...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Rosewood, Lacquer
George Nakashima 'Origins' Dresser or Sideboard for Widdicomb, c. 1960, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Sundra' twelve drawer dresser by George Nakashima for Widdicomb, circa 1960, features beautiful Indian Laurel wood and dramatic large brass handles, which is a much more rare and sought-after variation of this design. Refinished and ready for immediate use.
Signed in three places on this cabinet, 'Sundra' stamped underneath the solid wood top, Widdicomb label in one drawer, and "George Nakashima' stamped signature in one drawer.
Incredible and rare option for design enthusiasts, and art and design investors and collectors but also ideal for interior designers looking to add some sophisticated refinement into an interior project.
Nakashima designed the Origins Collection for Widdicomb in 1959 featuring rare woods such as Carpathian Elm, Indian Laurel wood, Walnut and Rosewood and was noted for the fine craftsmanship and attention to the natural beauty of the wood.
Nakashima and Widdicomb described the collection as “a subtle elimination of straight lines; almost all pieces have edges that are beveled back ten degrees; many tops overhang substantially more than is usual; and upholstered pieces achieve a “forward thrust” due to the canting of the legs.” The only finish offered on the Indian Laurel wood in the collection was the Sundra finish, sanskrit for “thing of beauty,” a nod to Nakashima’s time in India.
This gorgeous George Nakashima 'Sundra' chest of drawers or side board cabinet...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Modern Chest of Drawers/ Nightstands, Sligh Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
Midcentury pair of Sligh Furniture/Grand Rapids Chair Co. chests from their Cross Country line, designed by Herbert Ten Have. Advertisements for this line date back as far as 1950, b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Thomasville Tall Tower Shape Highboy Dressers W/ Drawer Compartment Burl Wood
By Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Thomasville tall tower shape highboy dressers w/ drawer compartment burl wood brass pulls mint!
Featuring laminated pull out trays shelves and drawers inside the double door...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Nightstand / Small Chest in the style of Widdicomb
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A taller nightstand or thin small chest having four drawers the top one with dividers and a small moveable tray . The turned brass pulls and backing pl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Jiri Jiroutek Upcycled Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly lacquered body in black mat finish
- Drawers in original condition with minors signs of use (has been repolished only )
- The iron hairpin legs were added afterwards.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Italian midcentury cest of drawers by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Walnut low chest of drawers designed by Gianfranco Frattini manufactured by Bernini.
Iconic piece of Gianfranco Frattini, this elegant sideboard present five drawers for each side,...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1960s Omann Jun Palisander Upcycled Cabinet, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good / very good original condition with minor signs of use.
- The iron hairpin legs were added afterwards.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Edward Wormley Ebonized Dresser for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1970s, USA. The mahogany dresser has been newly refinished and ebonized. It features three smaller drawers along the top of the dresser and four full len...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Bamboo/Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Beautiful rattan and bamboo vintage chest of drawers made by Dal Vera in Italy in the 1960s. It has a double opening doors to hanging space. Brass handles complete the look. A great ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Chest of Drawers with Iron Legs and Brass Details
Located in Rome, IT
Chest of drawers of modern design, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s.
This cabinet is lacquered with very dark brown shellac
An elegant and modern piece, rich in details.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Midcentury Cream Color Glass and Brass Commode, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Very elegant Italian chest of drawers covered entirely in glass and brass, features its legs in a micro fusions of brass, very precious workmanship.
The chest of drawers is composed...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Jiri Jiroutek U 450 Type Chest of Drawers for Interier Praha, Czechoslovakia 196
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic mid-century chest of drawers produced as a U450 Model by Interier Praha in 1960s. Designed by Jiri Jiroutek. This is an original piece produced in 1960s. The chest of drawers ...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass, Oak
Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Desk Organizer
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Paul McCobb Planner group desk organizer by Winchendon Furniture. Made in the 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
1960s Portable Oak Bookcase by Uluv, Czechoslovakia
By Úľuv
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Vintage Chest of Drawers from José Espinho for Olaio, 1970's
By José Espinho 1, Olaio
Located in Lisboa, PT
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Step into the timeless elegance of 1970s Portuguese design with this stunning pair of chest of drawers, meticulously crafted by José Espinho and produced by Olaio. Each piec...
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1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Early Production 3 Drawer Chests Designed by Florence Knoll / Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic architectural design. Early production dresser or chest of drawers designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International.Retains original KNOLL label.
Beautiful walnut grain ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early Production Florence Knoll 3-Drawer Chest/ Dresser / Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic architectural design ,, Early production dresser or chest of drawers designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International.Retains original KNOLL label..
Beautiful walnut gr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition with minor signs of use.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1950s Oak Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Item has been carefully refurbished
-quality craftsmanship work.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Rattan 7 Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers by Baker
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rattan bachelor chest of drawers dresser by Baker in style of Michael Taylor.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
Alain Richard Sideboard 802 TV
Located in Brussels , BE
Alain Richard sideboard 802 TV.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960s Upcycled Oak and Glass Cabinet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
-Very good original condition
-The hairpin iron legs were added afterwards.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Oak
Milo Baughman Two-Tone Lacquered Highboy for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman two-tone lacquered highboy for Glenn of California.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
1960s Georgetown Galleries Magogany Serpentine Triple Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
Here is an extremely solid, well made piece of furniture. Made from solid mahogany with 12 dovetail drawers and brass hardware. Hardware original. Seprentine front, bracket feet. Nic...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Other
Mid Century Chest of Drawers UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Multi-purpose glazed cabinet or chest of drawers, made for ÚP Závody in the 1960s. Made in a combination of ash, elm, maple, walnut, birch and poplar wood. It´s in good Vintage condi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Birch, Elm, Maple, Poplar, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Credenza or Chest of Drawers for Winchendon
Located in Berlin, DE
Very special McCobb credenza with a metallic copper surface on the doors. Classic aluminium rings and solid maple all around. Four drawers in total.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Mid-Century Modern Oak Dresser 1950's
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 1950s Jack Van der Molen 5-drawer dresser made by Jamestown Lounge Company from the American Casual line. The drawers with integrated handles
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 Raw Finish Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 raw finish Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the Rococo period (1750-1775) in Sweden. Restored in an unfinished oak with a gray lime st...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Italian Midcentury Ebonized Parchment Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Italian midcentury ebonized parchment chest of drawers.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Borge Mogensen Chests of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
Teak and oak chests or nightstands. Beautiful condition. Look new.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests in Walnut, 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bedside tables / chests in walnut, chests with brushed nickel pulls, by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American 1950s (label in drawer). These bedside chests are extre...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Louis XV Marble Top Walnut Bombé Commode
Located in New York, NY
An impressive piece with warm, rich patina. The serpentine top with molded edge over two short and two long graduated and paneled drawers, above a deep apron with shell-carved edge a...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English 1950s Vintage Painted Three-Drawer Commode with Yellow Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English vintage painted three-drawer commode from the mid-20th century, with muted yellow finish and painted cartouches. This mid-20th-century English vintage commode, with its so...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Tall Oiled Walnut Two Doors Beveled Glass Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut Mid-Century Modern bookcase shelves cabinet on hair pin legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Stylish chest on chest form gentleman's dresser, having folding doors on top which open to revel four large interior drawers, and three oversized drawers on the bottom. This chest ha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests by Paul McCobb for Calvin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern pair of dressers feature plenty of room for storage within its eight hefty drawers combined. Elegant maple wood grain, unique brass pulls and a finished back...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Parchment and Convex Mirror Chest of Drawers
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Great pair of commodes three drawers each cover with goatskin and nine convex mirrors. Solid steel frame. (High gloss polyester resin filled finish).
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Cabriole Legs
Located in Larkspur, CA
Early 18th century Italian Rococo two-drawer commode with cabriole legs culminating in hoof feet. The serpentine front featuring original bronze hardware above two drawers with strin...
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Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern gentlemen's high chest on chest. Dark walnut low gloss finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Matching Pair of Three-Drawer Chests by Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Matching pair of three-drawer chests by Harvey Probber. Priced per item.
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Walnut High Chest or Dresser w/ Drawers and Two Doors Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice curved front doors walnut gentleman's high chest.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Period Rococo Three-Drawer Marquetry Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European period Rococo three-drawer chest. This 18th century Rococo chest of drawers features a serpentine front with nice marqu...
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modern Credenza Designed by Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Credenza designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960's. It is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, bar, or media cabinet in a living area, or as a chest or dre...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Two Modern Chests or Credenzas designed by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Modern Chests or Credenzas designed by Jens Risom, American, circa 1960's. The price noted below is for each chest.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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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