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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1910s
ISA Bergamo Chest of Drawers in Stained Oak by Leonardo Fiori, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Italian ISA Bergamo chest of drawers in stained oak by Leonardo Fiori from the 1950s. A very pleasing chest of drawers was designed by the Italian architec...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Small Chest of Drawer by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian small chest of drawer by Arne Vodder for Sibast Funiture.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1950s Mid-Century Modern 2 Woven Cane Doors Wood Cabinet Brass Knobs American
Located in Miami, FL
Charming 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chest, cabinet in Wood with 2 handwoven Doors.
The Interior features one shelf with plenty of storage space and the knobs are made out of Brass.
T...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cane
Small Italian Console with a Mirror by Mobili Permanente Cantù in the 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian piece, consisting of a mirror and a wall mounting console, dates from the 1950s. The set was manufactured by the La Permanente company. While the mirror is framed by bra...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Louis XV Style Small Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality erly 20th century Italian Louis XV style antique small chest of drawers. On the front three comfortable drawers. C...
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1910s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb for Calvin Group 8-Drawer Dresser, USA 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Norwalk, CT
Featuring signature brass cross stretcher, this McCobb chest has been fully restored in a rich dark walnut stain with satin finish. Designed for Calvin Group circa 1950s. Original ha...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe Small Sideboard, circa 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe small sideboard, circa 1950.
VARNISH TO REDO.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Rococo Style Art Deco Style Commode
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Rococo bureau with marble top and legs in matte black. Front and side in an Art Deco black and white graphic pattern. Fine original fittings in s...
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1950s Swedish Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Planner Group Three-Drawer Chest on Low Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group line, this chest comprises a three-drawer maple case piece that sits atop a low detached maple table that could also ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s
By Andrew Milne, Heal's
Located in London, GB
Produced for Heals in the 1950s, this chest of drawers is constructed from Satinwood.
The design is attributed to Andrew Milne.
With three drawers, the uppermost of a fluted desi...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Two Door Oak Cabinet from the Bank of France
Located in Chicago, IL
Two door oak cabinet with multi door interior. From the Bank of France. Two available, priced per single unit.
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1950s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest by Emiel Veranneman, White Wood, 1958
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern small chest by Emiel Veranneman, White Wood, 1958.
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 4 Drawer Commode in Ash by Alain Richard, Charron Groupe 4, 1954
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of 4 drawers commode in ash, mahogany and lacquered metal made by Alain Richard and published by Charron Groupe 4 around 1954.
Ash and mahogany chest of drawers opening with fo...
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1950s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chest of drawers was designed and produced in Portugal, during the 1950's. It is made of sucupira and agba wood with oval wooden handles. It features four big drawers...
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1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cabinet by Willy Van der Meeren & Eric Lemesre for Tubax, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Willy Van der Meeren; Eric Lemesre; Tubax; Cabinet; Belgian Design; Mid-Century Modern; Patina; Wood; Metal; Belgium; 1950's;
An early example of Industrial Design from the Belgium modernist stream, designed by Willy Van Der Meeren & Eric Lemesre for Tubax. On the left, wooden shelves are covered by a red metal door, on the right a large grey metal door opens up to a big open space. The coloured metal sliding doors...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s.
Dimensions: H tot.=189 cm; W= 178 cm; D= 53 cm
H only dressers= 85 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edmond Spence Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A four drawer chest in birch, known as the "Wave" chest.
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1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Mirrored Cabinet, Commode, Verre Eglomise, Mid Century Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Mirrored Cabinet, Commode, Verre Eglomise, Mid Century Modern
A magnificent Hollywood Regency example of work from the highly sought after Maison Jansen, this mid-20t...
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Lacquered and Bronze Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XV style lacquered and bronze commode, Maison Jansen attributed.
This outstanding French black lacquer six drawer commode or chest is heavily inlaid and trimmed with b...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Heavily Carved Wooden Shop Counter
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut top shop counter with pine base, drawers and porcelain knobs. Great size.
Category
1910s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Pine
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstands
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum hardware.
Measures: 16" W x 19" D x 31.63" H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Matching chest of drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
French Louis XVI Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome French Louis XVI style carved walnut chest. Circa 1910. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
Category
1910s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern five-drawer dresser chest
By George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet Series"
USA, 1950s
Walnut, with original aluminum hardware.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Louis XV Style Commode with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Louis XV Commode with 2 drawers renovated to the heighest standard with a redesigned pattern to the front and sides.
Original brass fittings a...
Category
1950s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Rococo Style Three Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo style chest/commode with marble top.
This chest dates from the early 1900's and has its orginal marble top and cast brass handles.
The chest has been restored and renovated ...
Category
1950s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
George Nelson Chest or End Table or Night Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined mid century modern chest, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, American. circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a small chest, end table, ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Chest, Sculptural Walnut by Bassett
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-drawer chest. Sculptural walnut by Bassett Furniture company. Wonderful design. Elegant yet whimsical, superior quality and construction, dove-tail drawe...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Torino, Piemonte
1950s Italian sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, rosewood with herringbone veneer, feet and handles in brass, top in green glass. Recently restored.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
Category
1910s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, Pair of Sideboards Edition Drexel, USA 1950s.
Located in Berlin, DE
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, a pair commodes or sideboards in walnut and White porcelain knobs. Model 861-121-2
Edition Drexel, United States 1950s....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Gustavian Haupt Chest with Three Drawers in a Gold Christian Lacroix Design
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Haupt Chest with Three Drawers in a Gold Christian Lacroix Design. Originally from the 1930's fully restored and redesigned. Original brass fittings and marble top.
Measu...
Category
1950s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Norman Cherner Chest of Drawers for Multiflex Corp
Located in New York, NY
Modular nine-drawer "Studio Group" chest composed of walnut with a white micarta top, lacquered masonite drawer bottoms and angle-steel pulls and frame. The “Curtainwall” principle applied to furniture, allowing easy extension in either a vertical or horizontal direction. An elegant riff on the Eames ESU, designed by Norman Cherner (along with Matthew Cooper) and manufactured by the Multiflex Corp circa 1954. The present unit has three banks of three drawers; the full-length angled steel pulls contribute to the overall graphic scheme of contrasting stripes. The Studio Group was featured in George Nelson’s Storage book and was a MoMA Good Design selection in 1954. The frame, which disassembles to a large degree, is held together with brass buttons. Cherner famously designed the narrow-waisted Plycraft armchair along with an award-winning furniture line for Konwiser and was the author of the 1953 book Make Your Own Modern Furniture. Along with a sliding door cabinet and a double-tall unit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Six Drawers With Green Glass Top - Italy, 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of six drawers in solid wood veneered with walnut, “herringbone” marquetry on the drawers, base in solid stained walnut matching the frame of the original glass top (green in c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Breathtaking Diamantina Vanity
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
we are very happy and proud to present this outstanding rare and wonderful - possibly unique - piece of furniture. purchase from an italien estate at lake como - full of wonderful pi...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hans Eichenberger Set of 2 Chest of Drawers, Switzerland, ca. 1950s
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 2 chest of drawers, one large and one small, made of wood, white laquered wood and opal glass top. 3 Drawers each with chrome handles....
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1950s Swiss Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company. These p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers in Mahogany and Brass 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made tall chest of drawers model no 865 in mahogany with brass accents and sliding doors at top concealing pull out shelves by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed “Furniture...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paint Decorated Continental Italian Foyer Cabinet Console Table Buffet
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
Walnut
1930's Harlequin Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
A Louis XV style commode from the early 19th century renovated to the highest standard with a harlequin pattern. Original cast brass metal fittings and marble top. 2 drawers.
Measu...
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1950s Swedish Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Florence Knoll Walnut Chests or Dressers
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined mid century walnut chests, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, circa 1950s. They offer a voluminous amount of storage with four deep drawers in each chest. They are pri...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Svend Langkilde Sideboard / Bureau Produced by Langkilde Møbler
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sideboard / bureau designed by Svend Langkilde. Produced by Langkilde Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers for Søborg Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Commode in Oak by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Commode in Oak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark. Great original condition, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Gustavian Haupt Chest with Three Drawers in a Gold Christian Lacroix Design
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Haupt chest with three drawers in a gold Christian Lacroix design. Originally from the 1930s fully restored and redesigned. Original brass fittings and marble top.
Measur...
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1950s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
George Nelson Credenza or Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined Mid-Century Modern credenza or chest, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, American. circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a credenza, ba...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Arne Vodder Attributed Bureau Produced by N.C. Møbler in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Arne Vodder. Produced by N.C Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style marble-top, inlaid marquetry two-drawer commode.
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Black-White Gustavian Louis XVI Style Chest
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Hauptbyrå with marble slab and frame in full matt black, redesigned with Coco Chanel design white and black pattern. Marble slab in grey h...
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1950s Swedish Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum har...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Paul Frankl Chest in Your Choice of Color
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American, circa 1950s. It is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color. The hardware is a m...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Frank Lloyd Wright for Henredon “Taliesin” Pair of Cabinets/ Chests
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of chests designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon with “Taliesin” bordering. Rare chests with architectural base. Each cabinet con...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Louis XV Musician Chest
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Gustavian Bureau in birch wood dating from the 1920's/1930 with a lacquered photo print David Bowie over the front drawers and side.
Fine grey marbled slab and solid origi...
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1950s Swedish Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection.
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Transforming a piece of Mid...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This chest is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Paul McCobb Credenza: A Masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the realm of mid-century modern elegance with our vintage Paul McCobb credenza from the iconic "Irwin Collection" by Calvin Group, dating back to the 1950s. This piece is a...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
MidCentury Cherry Wood and Brass Italian Commode, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Refinement and style characterize this chest of drawers, a very charismatic design makes the commode truly elegant. In true mid-century Italian style.
The chest of drawers is entire...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
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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