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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Fuirniture Co. dresser or chest of drawers in dark stained walnut with four circular woven rattan handles and brass end caps ending on tapering b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers, Original from 1950, with Gray Marble, Drawers
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian walnut chest of drawers, original from 1950, with gray marble, with 4 drawers, very sturdy. Coming from a Florentine country villa. This is a very useful and capacious piece ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage Cerused and Brass Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chest of drawers / tall dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. This beautiful chest of drawers features four large pull-out dovetailed drawers, all i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Boho Chic Wicker Tessellated Stone Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our Boho Chic Wicker Tessellated Stone Top Chest of Drawers melds rustic charm with modern elegance. This handcrafted piece with ample storage space is...
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1990s Philippine Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

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

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Maple

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

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

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A caved solid oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Angus Ross Cabinet Tallboy Drawers
Located in London, GB
This cabinet was designed and produced by Scottish based craftsman Angus Ross in 2000. He was commissioned by The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum to build a museum quality cabinet...
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1990s British Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak

Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon's Viennese Line, American, circa 1950s. This chest has recently been completely restored in black lacquer and gold l...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Amish Chest of Drawers with Matching Attachable Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming Amish made chest of drawers with matching attachable mirror. Comes in two pieces. The wood is in distressed condition and the hardware shows wear, but the hand painted dec...
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1950s American Country Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Sophisticated Modern Bookmatch Walnut and Brass Commode, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Serpentine Oxbow Commode Console Table Chest Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Oxbow Serpentine form Chest, circa 1990s. Features a textured hand painted finish of scrolled floral / acanthus accents. The chest has three dovetailed dr...
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1990s Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Golden Oak Chest of Drawers by Lebus This Is a Classic Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Golden Oak Chest of Drawers by Lebus This is a Classic piece of Oak Furniture from the 1930/40 Art Deco period, the chest has a slight curve to the top with a moulded edg...
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1950s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Gustavian Style Five Drawer Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style Five Drawer Sideboard. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey".
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco glass chest of drawers, Poland, 1950s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 71 cm / width 74 cm / depth 51 cm
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1950s Polish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Lacquered and painted Como
Located in Napoli, IT
Gorgeous lacquered and painted Como from the early 20th century
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Harewood

Antique Georgian Style Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bow fronted chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950s. This is very well made and is a very useful size. Th...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

1950s Graduated Chest of Drawers
Located in Tarleton, GB
An elegant graduated chest of drawers by English furniture maker Golden Key. Dated circa mid 1950's the drawers are in a very good condit...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Robin's Egg Blue Venetian Paint Decorated Distressed Italian Commode Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

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

Antique Italian Venetian Walnut Bombe Commode Chest Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique and highly decorative Venetian Bombe "commode" of small proportions, Mid 20th Century in date. This piece was skilfully crafted in walnut with decorati...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Blond Four Drawer Chests with Round Brass Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached mahogany four drawer bachelors chests with round brass disc hardware on concave base. These would also make great nightstands or bedside ches...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Restored Modernist Mahogany Chest of Drawers W/ Rattan Pulls
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Post War mahogany lowboy dresser with large full-length rattan pulls along each drawer and stacked rattan base. 1950, United States Restored to ...
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1950s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Dramatic Restored Nine-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1950. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction finished in cream lacquer. Fabulous wormhole detail on...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

R & Y Augousti Paris Modern Reptile Dresser
Located in New York, NY
R & Y Augousti Paris modern snakeskin dresser with glass top, two short drawers over two long drawers. 42.25" H x 32" W x 22" D.
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1990s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Python

Italian Mid-Century Sideboard dresser with Mirror by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian mid-century sideboard in rosewood produced by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. This sideboard has excellent manufacturing aspects, noticeable from the arched line, hard transpare...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Trapezoidal Lingerie Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
One stylish pyramid form chest of drawers made of ebonized oak and embellished with hammered silver metal accents. 15.5 inches wide at the top descending to 23 inches wide at the bo...
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1990s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Four Drawer Chest with Brass Corners
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 20th Century Kennedy For Harrods Military Campaign four drawer chest with brass corners, tooled green leather top & flush Handles. R. E. H. Kennedy has been producing some of the finest traditional furniture available since 1948. As a company they specialise in making antique reproduction furniture...
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1950s English Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Helen & Hobey Baker Highboy Chest, Walnut and Brass, 1950's
Located in Culver City, CA
This gorgeous walnut 2 piece chest on chest was designed by Helen & Hobey Baker in the 1950's. This piece has all the fun aspects of a true bold mid century modern piece -- clean, angular swooping lines that give the piece an almost googie look that is unmistakably mid century modern. The legs Stand-off on the sides of this piece and also feature hits of brass detailing that are an echo of the large circular brass disk pull on the top. The brass pieces feature asymmetrical detailing that is almost chinoiserie feeling. This chest effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. This piece would also look wonderful in a boho chic, Chinoiserie, or Hollywood Regency styled home or office as well. While Helen Hobey might not be as recognizable household name as her male counterparts, make no mistake, her designs are simply stunning. We currently have this piece in the gallery situated with 2 Hans Wegner papa bear chairs, a Kofod Larsen credenza...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
Located in Forest, BE
This is a pair of floating consoles/ nightstands. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Tommi Parzinger Six Drawer Dresser in Pickled Oak
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare six drawer dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern ca' 1950's. From original owner. Pickled oak with original, polished and laquered hardware. This piece is elegant and l...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hollywood style commodes in straw marquetry
By M2 Atelier
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Pair of chest of drawers in the Hollywood regency style, oval in shape with four drawers with glass handles, intervened by Atelier D'art JC in exquisitely shaped straw marquetry and ...
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1950s British Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Straw, Beech

1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and useful vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s. This is of great quality...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Restored Midcentury Vintage Cabinet from 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Storage living room furniture from the mid-20th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 140 ...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Tall Boy Chest of Drawers by Poul M. Volther, FDB, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Tall boy chest of drawers by Poul M. Volther. Produced in Denmark by FDB during the 1950s. Teak wood on the body, standing on solid oak legs. The inside of the drawers made from ligh...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Oak, Teak

MidCentury Walnut and Art Glass Italian Commodes, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Very special design for this all-Italian chest of drawers in walnut wood and yellow and dove gray lacquered glass. Matching colors with a very fine taste. The chest of drawers is fo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Cut Glass

Antique Chest of Drawers, Western Europe, Around 1850, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from the mid-19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 87 cm / width 122 cm / depth 59 cm
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1950s Swedish Biedermeier Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple Six Drawer Double Dressers
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb planner group maple & black six drawer dressers, 1950's. Featuring classic Paul McCobb modular design including four rectangula...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Enamel

Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Three Drawer Chest with Brass Corners
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 20th century Kennedy For Harrods Military Campaign Three Drawer Chest with Brass Corners & Flush Handles. R. E. H. Kennedy has been producing some of the finest traditional furniture available since 1948. As a company they specialise in making antique reproduction furniture...
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1950s English Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style Six Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style Six Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Mid-Century Modern Birch Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Child Craft USA, 1950s. Gorgeous birch wood, with black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Lacquer

Italian Modern Chest of Drawers Side 1 by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chest of drawers Side 1 by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1990s Chest of drawers mod. Side 1 with a sinuous silhouette in wood. Th...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rubber, Wood

1950s American of Martinsville Midcentury High Chest Dresser with Brass Inlay
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A substantial and impressive Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville high boy dresser. The brass inlay contrasts with the origina...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball American Modern Dresser, A Pair
Located in Garnerville, NY
A handsome pair of solid maple five drawer dressers designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant-Ball's American Modern line. Circa 1950-60. The dressers feature tapered block feet, drawer dividers in the second drawer, deep drawers for maximum storage, sturdy maple construction, and recessed channel handles...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Mid Century chest of drawers with glass and drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian chest of drawers from the early 1950s with a beautiful marbled-effect glass top and a very distinctive design with curved legs. It features four large and sturdy drawers wit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Refinished Dresser / Credenza 1950s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant refinished dresser by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (USA) features gorgeous walnut grain with three drawers and one cabinet door, all with integrated pulls. Signe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian Midcentury Amboyna Briar Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This credenza, designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, is simply stunning. It is made of high-quality amboyna burl, characterized by warm tones that make it even more fascinating. T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

2 Bedside Table, in Radica Di Mogano, Anni 50
Located in Felino, IT
coppia comodini anni 50. anta impiallacciate in radica di mogano. struttura in faggio. piano superiore in vetro effetto stampato onice. piedi in legno massiccio torniti. maniglie in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, "ModernMates" Collecti...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquered 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 Black lacquered...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer

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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