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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1940s
Period: 1920s
Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Chest of drawers or tall boy with curved front and eight drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen in the 1940s. Made of walnut and red beech with metal handles. Very good co...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Lucien Rollin Commode with Rosewood Marquetry and Red Marble Top, France, 1945
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare commode was designed by Lucien Rollin and produced in France in November 1945. The commode consists of four drawers mounted with brushed metal escutcheons...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco chest fitted with three spacious drawers in beautiful mahogany with flame birch sides and legs. This chest has nickel pulls. Pe...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern "Semainier" Commode in Pine, Mahogany, Oak and Brass - Spain
Located in Girona, ES
"Semainier" commode, pine wood structure with mahogany veneer, solid mahogany base. Seven drawers with cerused oak veneer, French polish. Golden decorative stripes and solid polished...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Rare Restored Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete professional restoration. It is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the narrative: Completely Installati...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1940s Osvaldo Borsani Secretaire
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare and very unusual piece of Italian modern design.
Vintage 1940s Italian bow-fronted secretary in walnut with seven drawers with brass ring pulls, attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.
T...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Goatskin
Pair of Midcentury Italian Walnut and Cream Valencia Marble Night Stands, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of 1940s bedside tables in walnut wood and maple inlays, shelves in cream Valencia marble and brass finishes. They have been completely restored, as...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Walnut and Brass Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Linear, square but very elegant, the commode has a very particular design also due to the fact that it is made with quality materials, walnut wood and polished brass.
Body entirely ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Dressers Four-Drawer Matched Pair, 1940s
Located in Camden, ME
A matched pair of four-drawer Mahogany dressers from the 1940s.
Measures: The set back bases are 4 inches high.
The dressers are in excellent condition.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chest, Iron Ships Trunk, 20th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A nice vintage chest, iron ships trunk from the 20th century.
It comes out of a ship.
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic pair of commodes have undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chests may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if another color is...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1920s Art Deco Commode by Gaetano Borsani, Burl Walnut, wox-polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian, 1920s Art Deco commode by Gaetano Borsani, in walnut and burl walnut, with golden brass handle and foot. Polished to wax.
Gaetano Borsani, with his Atelier di Varedo was a n...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
Chest on chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their famed 1948 Mandarin collection. Original two-tone mushroom and cream lacquer finish. See image 12 for the hex color scans.
Each ch...
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1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Restored Cerused Oak Commode by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House
Located in Atlanta, GA
A breathtaking rare commode by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House. This stunning example, model number 3955, can be found in the August, 1947 Grosfeld House catalog. Exceptionally crafted Cerused oak case construction finished in Ebony, with drawer fronts veneered in bleached oak. Exquisite solid brass oak leaf and Acorn hardware...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Trapezoid Cabinets by Quigley
By Quigley Furniture Co.
Located in East Hampton, NY
This important pair of trapezoid cabinets made of natural burled oak; comes from an L.A Hollywood estate. Branded with manufacturer's mark, Quigley. Likely a design by Samuel Marx. F...
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1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Art Deco commode by John Stuart, circa 1940. Stout, expertly crafted mahogany case construction finished in black lacquer. Heavy elegant solid brass strap hardw...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Primavera Mahogany Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 5-drawer cabinet, mahogany wood with tapered brass legs.
[metal tag Dunbar].
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kaare Klint Attributed Bureau by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Cubist Chest of Drawers, Bohemia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Early 20th century robust cubist chest of drawers with a distinctive shapes, it was made in former Bohemia, more precisely in the territory of then Austri...
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1920s Czech Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Restored Pair of Cream Lacquer Art Deco Commodes by Widdicomb, c. 1948
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. ...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Fruitwood Commode
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 20th century French fruitwood commode of serpentine bombe form, having a shaped, moulded edge top above three small drawers over two long deep drawers with ori...
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1920s British Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Glamorous Restored Pair of Grosfeld House Style Commodes, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
A glamorous pair of three drawer commodes, circa 1940. Stout expertly crafted mahogany construction. Clean elegant case design accented with a single large solid brass pull. While th...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Regence Style Ormolu-Mounted Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Regence style, ormolu-mounted, ebonized chest of drawers. Each chest features a newly made, rectangular white marble top with subtle grey veining. With eight drawers...
Category
1920s French Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne Lowboy Dresser w/ Black Front
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eliel Saarinen inspired streamline moderne lowboy dresser with dark stain and unique wrap around drawer front. A great example of the transitional period between Art Deco and Mid Cen...
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1940s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Louis XV Style Painted Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian Louis XV style painted bombe cabinet / commode with a marble top, circa 1950.
Category
1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Art Deco Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s French black lacquered chests of drawers with gilt details. Amethyst glass pulls.
Measurements:
Width 40"
Height 34...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French 1940s Directoire Style Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Buchanan, NY
A beautiful three drawer Directoire style French 1940s chest of drawers in light colored fruitwood with contrasting darker wood inlays. In very good vintage condition, it has been re...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Art Deco country 1920s Dresser Mirrored, Solid Walnut, Burl walnut. Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art Deco country 1920s dresser chest of drawers, mirrored, in solid walnut and burl walnut . Sanitized and wax polished
Original handles of the ...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Small Precedent Dresser in Elm by Edward Wormley for Drexel
Located in Dorchester, MA
Edward Wormley designed this small four-drawer dresser for Drexel's Precedent Collection. Composed of silver elm, the case sits on a plinth base and features large brass-plated zinc ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine French Art Deco Palisander and Marquetry Buffet / Commode by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco Palisander and marquetry buffet / commode with bronze details.
Signed.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Walnut & Mirror Dresser or Commode Attributed to Rene Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
A Stylish French Late Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern commode, dresser or chest of drawers attributed to Rene Drouet, France, circa 1940-1950. This cabinet is outfitted with warm, matc...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Fabulous over-sized chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles. Newly refinished in high gloss enamel white lac...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine French Art Deco Mirrored Buffet or Commode with Wooden Legs and Handles
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Art Deco mirrored buffet / commode with refine hand painted carved wooden faun head pulls and curved legs.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Modernist Gentlemans Chest, Art Moderne, German, Mobelhaus Berghann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Moderne' Gentlemans storage Chest,Stunning two-tone. quilted satinwood and rosewood,,Made in Germany,,cabinet makers Mobelhaus Berghann,,still making quality furniture today.Inte...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Stunning Edward Wormely Chest/Buffet/Credenza in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Beautiful multi-purpose case piece by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Wonderful design allows for use as a chest, buffet or credenza. Restored in black lacquer to provide co...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely modern six-drawer chest by Rway, circa 1940s. Blonde mahogany with bird's-eye maple accents. Simply stunning! Retains the Maker mark. Excellent restored condition. The chest h...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Carved Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An Italian, circa 1920 carved wood chest of drawers with foliage motif.
Measurements:
Height: 34".
Depth: 16".
Width: 48".
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Exquisite Bookmatched Elm and Mahogany Cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A stunning cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940. Expertly crafted Mahogany case construction with beautiful detail, front and side panels executed in Bookmatched Elm. Mahogany base and accents. The doors are marked with fabulous heavy solid brass hardware. An important piece designed to highlight and important area. From a time when the Lincoln Continental...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul Frankl For Brown Saltman Chest Dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern chest of drawers designed by Paul Frankl and made by Brown Saltman. An oak case with combed oak drawer fronts and signature Frankl X pulls. As shown in the las...
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1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Widdicomb Chest with Tulip Hardware, Choice of Lacquer Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful three ( 3 ) drawer chest by Widdicomb, circa 1940s. This unusual piece is highlighted by the seldom found Tulip style hardware coveted by Widdicomb enthusiasts. To be r...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Gilbert Rhode mens Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Mahogany and dark walnut pull Mens cabinet Chest
Category
1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Grosfeld House Chest or Secretary, 1940s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant chest of drawers with pull-out desk drawer by Grosfeld House.
Category
1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Jansen Red Lacquered Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (1940s) red lacquered chest having 3 drawers with gilt and bronze trim (stamped: JANSEN)
Category
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Chic Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode by Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Louis XVI style neoclassical commode by Maison Jansen. Elegant and simple.
The last picture gives an example of how this commode could look in situ.
Category
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Exquisite Restored Pair of Art Deco Commodes in Ribbon Mahogany, circa 1940
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.
A stunning pair of Art...
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) mahogany and gilt bronze trimmed chest with 3 drawers having ring handles and a marble top. (stamped: JANSEN)
Category
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French Vintage Two-Drawer Nightstands Chests
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Substantial in size with great deep drawers, solid pegged construction.
Bronze original hardware including a central medallion.
Category
1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1940s Chests of Drawers with Silver Plated Scroll Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Matching pair of four drawer chests with silver plated scroll hadware. Chests with rounded corners and stepped in centre, dark brown finish ...
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1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
French Art Deco Lacquered Credenza or Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Lacquered Credenza Or Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed.
Unusual, French, 1940s Maison Jansen attributed ivory lacquered w...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Ebonized Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) ebonized bronze trim chest with 6 drawers having ring handles and supported on small tapered square legs. (stamped: JANSEN)
Category
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilbert Rohde Matching Dressers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matching pair of Dresser's by Gilbert Rohde, using book matched brazilian rosewood veneer, model # 3770
Three huge drawers in each cabinet make this a very useful
design.
Category
1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Architect Meyer H Loomstein White Lacquered Chests with Greek Key Frames
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of classical modern matching chests designed by St. Louis Modernist Architect Meyer H. Loomstein and built by his furniture studio Guild Craftsmen in the 1940s. Shown in white l...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Lacquer
Pair of Art Deco Charcoal Grey Cabinets by Grosfeld House
Located in East Hampton, NY
Three deep drawers adorned with fine silver leaf carved handles in a pewter tone. These very simple yet elegant late deco chests in cerused charcoal f...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
Chest of Drawers with Nickel Hardware and Splayed Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
1940s mahogany chest in a dark brown finish with open square nickel hardware.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Art Deco Beech Vintage Side Table or Casket 1928 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage side table or casket from rosewood and beech, 1928, Austria.
This unique casket shows veneers and inlays with rosewood and beechwood and features beautiful inlays an...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Rosewood
Florence Knoll Bureau
Located in Westport, CT
Florence Knoll , knoll international Slant front petite birch chest of draws, original condition french polished rare design , with top raise side rails.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dorothy Draper style Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Three drawer chest with tongue and groove construction. Raised moulding provides drawer pull.
Category
1940s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
French Louis XVI Style Jansen Mahogany Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (1940s) mahogany chest of 6 drawers having bronze ring handles with parchment veneer and a marble top. (stamped: JANSEN)
Category
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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