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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1950s
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning walnut Dunbar chest designed by Edward Wormley. Four large scale drawers. Legs feature Japanese style- studio/ craftsman details. Leather wrapped handles (dark brown) show s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Italian Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Louis XV style beautifully inlaid Italian marble top cabinet, chest, commode or media cabinet having one large drawer over two faux drawers that open as doors; perfect for di...
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1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of White Lacquer Art Deco Chests with Nickeled Pulls by Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco/Hollywood pair of chest of drawers were handmade by the illustrious American producer, Charak Modern, circa 1942. It features the Fine level of craftsmanship an...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Enamel, Nickel

Giovanni Michelucci Poltronova Italian Midcentury Walnut Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Walnut chest of drawers from the "Serena CSM 98" series designed by Giovanni Michelucci and manufactured by Poltronova, production Italy 1964. G. Michelucci stamped mark. The chest ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

Storage unit in rattan, Audoux Minet style, 1950
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Storage made in France in the fifties In the manner of one model from designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and ceramist Roger Capron Structure in black lacquered metal, base cover...
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Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Edward Wormley Precedent Dresser for Drexel, stunning custom hardware / finish
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning chest of drawers from Drexel’s notable Precedent line, one of the few collections Edward Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar. The stately collection comprised o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Nordic vintage mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 4 drawers with golden metal handle. Scandinavian craftsmanship is expressed in this 1960s chest of drawers, with its refined design and functional metal ha...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

James Mont Style, Art Deco, Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
James Mont Style, Art Deco, Single Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s A distinctive cabinet or nightstand on bracket style ebony bases supporting an open box case made...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Piccola cassettiera con maniglie in metallo
Located in Brescia, IT
La sua struttura compatta è sollevata da gambe squadrate, mentre le maniglie in ottone aggiungono un tocco di raffinatezza. Ogni cassetto, perfettamente allineato, offre una soluzion...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
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1940s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Dresser Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
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1940s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Italian Serpentine Three-Drawer Wooden Chest w/Scalloped Skirt, Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. This vintage bureau from Italy has a softly curved serpentine front, with case housing three full-sized drawers, a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style three-drawer server, dresser, or chest of drawers By Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Measure...
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Nordic chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 4 drawers and brass ferrule. This teak-framed one embodies the functionality and elegant design typical of the mid-century period. The 'wooden handle of th...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Scandinavian blue and white chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Retro cabinet with three drawers and gold metal handles. With its vibrant shades of blue and white, this chest of drawers brings a breath of freshness and originality. Its compact s...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

A Swedish Black Lacquer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with three drawers on four tapered brass feet. Each drawer features a brass-outlined escutcheon and ring pulls. Bearing Nordiska Kompaniet label.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Cassettiera retrò con maniglie in metallo
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile vintage con 5 cassetti dall’impugnatura dorata. L'essenza del minimalismo scandinavo è catturata in questa cassettiera in teak, un gioiello degli anni '50 e '60 dalle linee sq...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1950s Italian Modern Commode with Brass Details and Glass
Located in Rome, IT
This stunning Italian dresser from the 1950s is a true vintage masterpiece. It features a sleek and modern design, with a beautifully shaped back-painted glass top in retro-grey, bra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Inlaid Walnut Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
20th century Italian superb chest of drawers, circa 1960s. In perfect high quality Louis XVI style characterized by a refined floral decoration inlaid in walnut wood. The decoration ...
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1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commodes or dresser chests By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Solid carved cherry wood, wit...
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1940s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Mahogany chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with three drawers of vintage Scandinavian manufacture. Perfect for adding a touch of mid-century style, this retro-flavored chest of drawers is perfect for use as a nightst...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co., chest of drawers, walnut, cane, brass, United States, 1950s This lovely chest of drawers is designed by British designer T.H. Rob...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style commode from circa 1950 with rosewood marquetry décor, four drawers, red griotte marble top and gilt bronze hardware. Crafted in the timeless French Louis XI...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century chest of drawers in teak was manufactured in the denmark the 1960s. The chest of drawers has 2 drawers and a cabinet with 3 shelves. Completely restored, teak elemen...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

French Riviera Chest of Drawers in Woven Rattan by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-century French Riviera style chest of drawers fully made in woven rattan with brass knobs and a top crystal glass. This incredibly charming piece was made by Vivai del S...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Teak Chest Of Drawers By Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Danish dresser by Borge MOGENSEN, seven large spacious drawers, excellent vintage condition, all drawers slide smoothly. Très rare, l'une des plus grandes commodes hautes jamais pro...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Fine Quality French Bronze Mounted Marble Top Three Drawer Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful commode in the Directoire style or Louis XVI style. The commode features kingwood and walnut in contrasting hues and beautiful bronze. The piece features a beauti...
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1930s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Italian hand Painted 60s Commode With 4 Drawers with hand Drawn Floral Design
Located in Pasadena, CA
60s Italian Wooden Commode with hand drawn floral design. Amazing angles and size. Playful color pallet. The front has an outdoor scene provideding a relaxing view into the artist v...
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1960s Italian Adirondack Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Sligh Furniture, Chests of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid oak chests of drawers designed and produced by Sligh Furniture, US, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of mahogany marine chests of drawers. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of mahogany marine chests of drawers, opening with two drawers on the front. Handles and spandrels in gilded brass. English work realized in the 1950s. Dimensions: H 59 x W 61...
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1950s English Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane Offered for sale is an elegant Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber high chest in bleached mahogany. The cabin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cane, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style flame mahogany dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Beautiful book-matched flame mahogany, with embossed leathe...
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1940s American Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Jack Van Der Molen, Chests of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak chestst of drawers designed by Jack Van Der Molen and produced by Jamestown Lounge Co, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Casaccia by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare bedside table or storage unit in walnut designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1962. it will fit perfectly in your bedroom or in the hall of an appartement thanks to ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Edmond J. Spence, Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood chest of drawers or commode designed and produced by American designer Edmond J. Spence and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Art Deco chest of drawers , Walnut Root by Paolo Buffa for Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Mid-Century modern three-drawer dresser by Paolo Buffa for Permanente Mobili Cantù in walnut burl , with mirror. Accessories such as hands and feet made of gold-plated brass....
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

G Plan Quadrille Three Drawer Gents Chest in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Victor B. Wilkins Manufacturer: G Plan Era: 1966 Materials: Teak, Afromosia, Rosewood Measurements: 32″ wide x 19″ deep x 28.5″ tall Condition: In excellent...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

20th century art deco inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish art deco chest of drawers, circa 1930. Dark stained birch outer frame. 3 graduating mahogany drawer fronts inlaid with birch and ebonized swags, fitted with brush steel ring...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Warren Church Lane Perception Walnut Oak Mahogany Mid Century Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Warren Church for Lane Perception walnut, mahogany and oak Mid Century tall chest or dresser with a wonderful contrasting basketweave deta...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Danish Vintage Bedside Chest by Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage bedside chest. This was made by Dyrlund, it dates from around the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this sits on tapered legs and ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Johannes Sorth Three Drawer Rosewood Gentleman's Chest
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Sorth Manufacturer: Nexø Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 39.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 26.25" tall Condition: In excellent original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Vodder Style Bowtie Gentlemans Chest In Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 27.5" wide x 14.5" deep x 27.75" tall Condition: In excellent original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

1950s Heywood Wakefield Encore long dresser & mirror art deco mid century modern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An exceptional 1950s, Heywood Wakefield Encore 8 drawer low dresser in a beautiful wheat color. Matching mirror included. Great rounded edges with elongated drawer pulls that span ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS Transport yourself to the 1930s with this stunning French Art Deco walnut chest of drawers. Its elegant design ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco walnut burl dresser with three drawers 1940
Located in Premariacco, IT
Peculiar chest of drawers from the early 1940s in walnut burl with three large, sturdy drawers. The cabinet has been oil and shellac polished, shows normal marks due to age and use....
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nutwood

20th Century Lacquered Wood Onyx Top Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian dresser with mirror from the 60s. Furniture in carved and lacquered wood of particular shape and construction. Chest of drawers with two drawers of good capacity equipped wit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Onyx

Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage chest of drawers. This was made by Dyrlund, it dates from around the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this sits on tapered legs a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pr. Mid Century Mt. Airy Janus Series Bachelors Chests c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of Mid Century Bachelors chests by Mt. Airy as part of the Janus Collection series, circa 1960's. The dressers each feature ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

French Mid-Century Oak & Marble Top Little Cabinet, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vintage commode in the typical style of the sixties, French little cabinet with two doors and one shelf inside, circa 1960. Oak, marble top and chrome buttoms. The small size of thi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Chrome

John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By John Stuart USA, Circa 1940s Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 46"W x 2...
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1940s American Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mahogany and Burled Wood Bachelors Chest by Beacon Hill Collection
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A charming Mahogany and Burled wood bachelors chest by Beacon Hill furniture company. Desirable compact size makes it useful as a bedside chest or in a living room space. Mahogany co...
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Edward Wormley Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Dunbar for Edward Wormley Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, six graduated drawers for storage, modern legs, and a beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Pair Mid-Century Carved Chests of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique pair of Mid-Century beautifully carved chests of drawers. The chest are carved in high relief tropical leaves which have been high-lighted in a silvery gold. These a...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers. Two tones of wood with darker stained drawer fronts and original steel pulls and leg supports.
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Chests Dresser Linen Press Svend Madsen 1960
Located in Portland, OR
An excellent pair of Mid Century Modern teak chests, dressers, Danish, Svend Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mobelfabrik, 1960s. Both chests are in excellent condition and have just been professionally & sympathetically restored in Bloomsbury's workshops. Made from the finest figured teak and lined & backed with maple, to the left side each chest is fitted with seven drawers, the right side with a locking door (original key) enclosing five sliding 'linen press' trays. This fabulous pair of MCM cabinets...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Teak

Tallboy Chest of Drawer by Poul M. Volther 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in oak by Poul M. Volther for FDB Møbler 1950s. Model F-17. Front with 6 drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Chests of Drawers, Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
Crafted from teak, these chests of drawers feature a sleek and minimalist design characteristic of mid-century aesthetics. The wood's natural grain is accentuated by the dark brown p...
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1950s Scandinavian 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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