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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1970s
Sculptural Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a beautiful carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. Four sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mahogany chest of drawers with burgundy glass top 1950s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Refined 1950s Art Deco chest of drawers or sideboard upholstered in mahogany burl with carved profiles and rose brass bow handles. The burgundy glass top is vintage original, note t...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960s Teak Chest of Drawers , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - The base is made of beech solid wood
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Beech, Teak

Italian Art Deco Cherry Red Parchment Chest of 14 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco chest of drawers was produced in Italy in the 1950s. The structure is in black lacquer, while the 14 drawers are covered with cherry red parchment. The top is in black...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Commode, Danish Teak Chiffonier by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Large Commode, Scandinavian Weekly. 6 drawers offer a large storage capacity, elegant and very functional piece of furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940
Located in Nashville, TN
XL Pine Haberdashery Cabinet From France, Circa 1940. Solid pine construction with fantastic original use and patina.
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1940s European Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Commode Made In Teak With Oak Legs By Poul M. Volther Made By FDB From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chest of drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by the talented designer Poul M. Volther for FDB. Crafted from teak wood and supported by elegan...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Evoke the opulence of America's Regency era with our Vintage Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers. Crafted with exquisite flame mahogany wood, this piece exudes timeless sophistication, b...
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Mid-20th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Credenza La Permanente Mobili Cantù in palissandro e marmo
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinaria credenza con specchiera degli anni 50 prodotta dalla nota azienda italiana La Permante Mobili Cantù. Oggetto stupendo realizzato in palissandro, con maniglie e dettagli...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 40" Wide X 19" Deep X 32" Tall This gorgeous marble top commode was made in Italy in the L...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Cassettone in radica con maniglie in ottone e plastica decorata
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegante comò da camera in radica con profili ebanizzati e quattro ampi e robusti cassetti. I primi due cassetti dispongono di serratura funzionante con un'unica chiave, da notare l...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A professionally refinished and well kept pair of Mid Century American Modern walnut three drawer chests. The walnut is beautiful, well chosen and book matched. This chests have tape...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut 36" Chest of Drawers This chest measures: 36 wide x 20 deep x 31 high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality piece of mid century Swedish design.  Slightly over sailing top surface, with 3 equal proportioned drawers b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Top Commode with Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Top Commode with Bronze Mounts is a timeless rendition of the neoclassic style! Rendered from indigenous hardwoods, it features an intricate parquet backg...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Renato Zevi 1970s mirror and brass chest of drawers
Located in Catania, IT
Mirror and brass chest of drawers 1970s by Renato Zevi with 4 drawers in good condition
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

De Coene Frères Beautifully Tailored Chest of Drawers with Built-In Vanity 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers with sliding vanity compartment on the left and lift up storage compartment on the right in walnut with dark palmwood bases and bronze pulls by D...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Dresser with mirror Years 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with mirror, walnut veneer wood, back-treated glass top. Good conditions.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stained Glass, Nutwood

Pair of Silver Leaf Black Lacquer Cinguini attributed Dorothy Draper Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly magical pair of American design. These commodes are most likely designed by Cinguini for Dorothy Draper, one of America's most famous and beloved designed of the mid ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Red Boby cart by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast 60s, 70s 
Located in Padova, IT
Boby is much more than a simple container, it is the container trolley that has made design history. Functionality and detail represent its strong points which, together with its und...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Swedish Modern Pine Tall Chest of Drawers, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace simplicity with this timeless and minimalist vintage tall chest of drawers. This functional gem was crafted in Sweden in the 1960's, embodying the enduring legacy of Scandina...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Mid 20th Century Vintage Mid-Century Modern Maple Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your storage solutions with this Vintage MCM Maple Tall Chest of Drawers. Crafted with timeless American Mid-Century Modern design, its sleek lines and warm maple wood evoke ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Pair of Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique Georgian style burr walnut bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, they have a gorgeous design wi...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century German Modern High Turquoise Sideboard with Drawers, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This tall sideboard was made in Germany during the 1970s. It has five drawers and two lockable cabinets with shelves. The base is a rectangular, chrome-plated frame. The cabinet comb...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Neoclassical bedsides / end tables, France, 1950/60s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Pair of neoclassical nightstands/end tables in the style of the Maison Jansen or Bagués, France, 1950s/60s. Brass structure with beautiful patina, composed of 4 fine columns nicely w...
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1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Wicker Dresser With Mirror
Located in Trenton, NJ
This striking Bielecky Brothers Style Three Drawer Wicker Chest is a charming blend of functionality and coastal elegance that adds a touch of vintage flair to any bedroom or living ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent original condition & from around the 1930’s period. It has a lovely warm colour & plen...
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1930s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All drawers are made with dovetail joints.
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Italian Hand Painted Louis XV Style Bombe Chest, Circa Mid 1900's
Located in London, Park Royal
A characterful, Louis XV Style, Bombe Chest, circa 1940's from Italy. The piece is in its original hand-painted finish comprising of a yellow ocher main colour with a second grey/gr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Bleached Mahogany Nightstand with Drawer & Shelf
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Raymond Loewy for Mengel single drawer Bedside Table with short legs. Featuring a rectangular Bleached Mahogany form with top drawer, wood and brass knob with Mengel M, cubbies, and ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Teak Mid-Century Wardrobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall cabinet with five wide drawers and side cabinet storage. Simple mid-century design with warm wood and complimenting wood handles. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Campaign Style Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid Century Campaign Style Chest. Two part construction with brass hardware. Wood appears to be Hickory. Chest is raised on turned legs with side handles.
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Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hickory

Pair of Three Drawer Brass Clad Chests in Manner of Sarreid, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
A pair of nightstand height three drawer brass clad chests with stud details, most likely by Sarreid Ltd., circa 1970s. Includes a pair of glass tops, though could be used without (s...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Bombay Chest Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Louis XV Style ...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Swedish Marquetry Chest
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s Swedish Art Deco chest made of inlaid elm with rosewood and walnut veneer. having stylized geometric details, square legs, and three drawers.
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Widdicomb, Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen Special small sideboard with four drawers No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Kindel Milano Louis XVI Style 6 Drawer Highboy Cherry Wood Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kindel Milano Directoire French Louis XVI Style 6 Drawer Highboy Cherry Wood Tall Chest Dresser. Item features brass metal ormolu, beautiful wood grain, 6 dovetailed drawers, working...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Danish Modern Solid Oak Chest of Drawers By Ilse Rix for Uldum Mobelfabrik
By Ilse Rix
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare Danish modern cabinet was designed by renowned scandinavian architects Ilse & Ove Rix for Uldum Møbelfabrik in 1961. The solid wood construction is remarkable. The entire c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Table de chevet vintage en bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Table de chevet en état moyen car le bois est piqué par les vers et doit être traité.
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1970s French Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Table de chevet en bois style vintage
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Table de chevet en bois. Le bois est piqué par les vers et est taché.
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1970s French Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Modern Chest of Drawers in Hardwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers made in hardwood and yellow formica designed by Moveis Cimo in the fifties is a very rare FIND and is gorgeous! The chest i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XVI Style Bleached Chest by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Louis XVI Style Bleached Chest by Baker Furniture Company. Brass mounted with side fluted columns. Top drawer has the original Baker Fur...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice and rare chest of drawers made in the 60s Classic scandinavian design Made in Sweden Very good condition almost perfect
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Cassettiera rossa in legno di Carlo De Carli per Sormani, anni '60 -Top Design-
Located in Foggia, FG
Cassettiera rossa in legno di Carlo De Carli per Sormani, anni '60 -Top Design- Anno: 1960 Carlo de Carli per Sormani Materiali: Legno rosso e Ottone Condizioni: Molto Buone, sol...
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1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bonnet top maple highboy chest of drawers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Maple wood highboy chest of drawers featuring a turned wood bonnet top, patinated brass hardware and carved shell detail.
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1940s American Rustic Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Minimalist Bedside Tables of Johannes Andersen
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Minimalist Wood and Brass Nightstands with Drawers. Attributed to Johannes Andersen 1960s. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Low Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood By Hundevad Furniture Factory From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chest of drawers is a brilliant example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by Hundevad Møbelfabrik. Crafted from rosewood, this chest of drawers exudes a timeless elegance...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

1940 Danish cabinetmaker, archival chest in solid patinated oak and brass hinges
Located in København K, 84
Mid-20th century Danish craftsmanship, one cannot overlook the exquisite elegance and sacral allure embodied within the masterful work of a 1940s Danish cabinetmaker. This archival c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

André Arbus Rare and Important Semanier with Stunning Inlays 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important semanier with drop down front at top, in cherry with impressive inlays and exquisite brass pulls and trim, by André Arbus, France 1950's. Drop down compartment at ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut
Located in New York, NY
This substantial and reserved Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut and Antique Nickel Hardware originates from the United States, Circa 1960. Features a plinth b...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

Serpentine Ebonized Bronze Paint Imprinted Leather Wrapped Commode Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, versatile, John Widdicomb commode dresser you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Very heavy and s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid 20th century Swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1950. Good quality chest of drawers finished in light walnut.  Fitted with 4 graduating drawers in a 2 over 2 layo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1950. Good quality chest of drawers in the baroque taste.  Shaped top is followed down through the 4 shaped drawer fronts, ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Burl Console Table with Mirror by Willy Rizzo, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian vintage burl wood veneer console table with mirror by Willy Rizzo from 1970s. The console table and mirror are decorated with brass and chrome combination, the single drawer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Chrome

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Scalloped Chest and Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace eclectic charm with this Vintage Boho Scalloped Chest and Drawers, reflecting the free-spirited essence of American bohemian style. Its scallop...
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Poul Cadovius
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Danish teak chest of drawers by Poul Cadovius. It was made in Denmark by Cado, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this is so well made and is a v...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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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