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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
Spectacular Pair of Cane and Brass Doors and Drawers Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
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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1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Leather and Mahogany Chest, circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, ca. 1950s. Embossed leather drawer fronts with cast bronze hardware.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

ISA Bergamo Italian Rosewood and Brass Commode, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare chest of drawers produced by ISA Bergamo in Italy in the 1950s imparts a cosy, chic and glowing mood to a space. The warm rosewood remains looking beautiful and smooth seve...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Midcentury Swedish Chest of Drawers in Blond Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome three drawer chest made in Sweden of golden Birch. Perfect for storage of bedding or clothes. A lovely piece of furniture in any room.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation rea...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1960s, Vintage Danish Cabinet-Chest, Teak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Vintage Danishcabinet-chest, teak wood. Sliding doors, drawers, mirror inside. No smells, no stains. Very good condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Art Glass, Teak

Vintage Nightstands by American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. Each nightstand features three dovetailed drawers with original...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Filing Cabinet with Drawers by G. M. Radia, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Cabinet in oak, composed of 4 drawers closing with a sliding curtain. Each drawer has a vertical shelf serving as a separation and allowing the depth of...
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1920s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The cabinet 5 drawers, the top drawer comes with separations for different garments. The piece is in good vintage condition and it retains the original Dunbar tag. Measurements: 36 inches wide x 18 inches deep...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th Century Commode with four Drawers by La Permanente Mobili di Cantù, 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
The History of Furniture cannot forget the history of an important reality that has become an institution such as that represented by the La Permanente Furniture Consortium, founded and strongly desired in 1893 on the initiative of a group of qualified artisans from Cantù. The intent was to join forces in order to display their products to the public, then mainly Milanese, in one large building. It was thus possible to offer a global vision of the furniture production of the Canturese context, favoring its sale, but not only. It was and has remained an important moment of aggregation for its members, useful for the comparison and exchange of experiences and knowledge. Experiences and knowledge that have contributed to the affirmation of Cantù furniture all over the world. Here we have a chest of four drawers made in wood with marble top and brass details realized by La Permanente Mobili di Cantù...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Satinwood Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Marble Top Commode, Circa 1920
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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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Tommi Parzinger Black Lacquer and Brass Large Scale Chest or Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant midcentury chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. It has been completely restored, refinished in black lacquer and the brass hardware hand...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Stylish Mahogany Chifferobe, Chest, Dresser after Mont
Located in New York, NY
Substantial solid mahogany dresser having cerused finish with fading black trim. The finish (original) shows some wear, and poor touch ups (see ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Dresser by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
Located in Dallas, TX
A mahogany chest of drawers designed by Paul Laszlo for brown saltman.
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1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Small Louvered Chest of Drawers
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small chest of drawers, consisting of louvered walnut fronts and mahogany case. Five drawers total with the top being velvet lined to store various pieces if jewelry. Second drawer c...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George Nelson thin edge chests or nightstands. The items are rosewood veneer with four pull-out drawers and metal legs.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Jansen Moderne Large Commode with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful French Jansen commode with marble top. This is unusually large and most likely custom made at 75" wide. This item is standard for a sideboard but very special for a commode. The graceful design and proportions make this a vey unique dresser...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Large Fifty Drawers Shop Counter, Display Sideboard 1958 de Coene, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chest of drawers by Philippe Neerman for De Coene, Belgium 1958 designed for the Library in Bruxelles. Beautiful solid furniture in oak with drawers an...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Pair of Dorothy Draper for Heritage Espana Chests / Commodes, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Heritage Espana Chests by Dorothy Draper, Stamped, Mid Century Modern A pair of stunning fully refinished chests or nightstand tables by Heritage for Dorothy Draper in a fine ebony lacquered finished with brass circular pulls. Each having the signature three recessed drawer on a bracket base. Fine fully refinished condition. The pair branded. Chests 31.5H 38W 20D The most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Draper's España bunching chest. Dorothy Draper (1889-1969), America's most famous decorator, produced her most sought after and iconic pieces - the España bunching chest and the España cabinet - after touring Spain for inspiration at the invitation of the Spanish government whom wished to spark interest in Spain's culture through furnishings emblematic of its rich history and traditions. The España chest is the most readily recognized and certainly the most well-known piece representative of midcentury Hollywood Regency style. Most recently, a pair was featured in the “Sex in the City...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Breathtaking Diamantina Vanity
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

Italian Modern Credenza After Ico Parisi
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern credenza after Ico Parisi. This stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern credenza, commode or console table has shapely legs, six drawers with brass hardware, a black opali...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1950's Korean Scholars side tables with drawers and cupboards. A very good looking well made and decorative pa...
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1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Vintage Oak and Brass Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage oak and brass chest of drawers / tall dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. This beautiful chest of drawer’s features a Minimalist but highly functional design that highlights the elegance of the oak wood used for its construction. The contrast offered between the different shades of oak and mahogany wood makes the dresser's structure stand out even more and captivates the viewer's eye. Features four large pull-out dovetailed drawers, all integrated with original brass X-pulls. Its spacious drawers make it the ideal home addition for storing bedroom essentials...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Serpentine Chest, circa 1950
Located in High Point, NC
English serpentine side chest made from mahogany, circa 1950. The top is banded in mahogany and has a central panel of flame mahogany with a beveled...
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1950s English Chippendale Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Midcentury Sideboard by La Permanente Mobili di Cantù, 1950
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This exquisite Italian sideboard or chest of drawers crafted by Permanente Mobili of Cantù in the late 1950s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The beautiful woodwork on the front of the six drawers creates a striking contrast between light and dark tones, while the sides feature an elegant herringbone pattern that adds a touch of refinement. A hammered black lacquer band underneath the top adds a subtle but distinct touch of sophistication to the piece. The original and distinctive handles are crafted from the same wood as the drawers, adding to the seamless and cohesive design. The chest of drawers is topped with a sleek black glass plate...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Maple, Walnut

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Solid carved cherry ...
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1950s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Chest of Drawers by Giovanni Gariboldi in Inlaid Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian chest of drawers by Giovanni Gariboldi from the 1950s. The chest of drawers was finely crafted in fine Italian workmanship. The cabinet bears the label of the exhibit...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Thorald Madsen, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare chest of drawers in walnut. Designed and made by Thorald Madsen. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Walnut

Plum Pudding Mahogany Chest, C. 1950
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1950 mahogany chest of drawers from England. The case is veneered in plum pudding mahogany, which gives this chest a stunning profile from ...
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1950s English Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Freestanding Oak Walnut Brass Desk Chest Attributed Josef Frank, 1927
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco freestanding vintage commodes, chest or desk from oak, walnut and brass attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna. An extraordinary chest, commodes or desk attributed to Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna from oak and walnut inlays with maples at the top. With four ( 4 ) beautiful brass handles, very similar handles by Josef Frank for Theodor Kalmar...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Classic Rococo Style Chests with Gold Christian Lacroix Design and Natural Marb
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian Rococo style chests with natural marble slab and redesigned with a contemporary lacquered gold butterfly Christian Lacroix design. Fine original fittings in solid brass. ...
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1950s European Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Italian Set, Consisting of a Mirror and a Console
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set, consisting of a mirror and a console, dates from the 1950s and was designed by Eugenia Alberti Reggio. The rectangular mirror is framed by teak. The console is also...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Black Lacquered Jewelry Chest, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern dresser top jewelry chest By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Perimeter Group" USA...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Rosewood, Lacquer

English Oak Carved Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Attributed to Art Nouveau, this chest shows beautiful hand carved detailing and solid brass hardware. Perfect for an entry way, guest bedroom or large k...
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1920s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Murano Coloured Glass and Brass Sideboard Composed of 6 Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sideboard with six drawers and four legs, with wooden structure covered in colored Murano glass, profiles, handles and feet in brass. Italian manufacture. Production can las...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George Nelson Rosewood Thin edge Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
A rosewood thin edge chest designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
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1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Fine Quality Figural Bronze Inlaid walnut Marble Top Louis XV commode Circa 1910
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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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, seven drawers, tall Danish chest with bowed front. Elegant brass hardware, brass sabots.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 6 drawers original from the 1950s. A capacious chest of drawers that traces mid-century taste and style. The structure is simple and linear and the legs are square. Round...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid-Century Sideboard or Dresser, four drawers, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century sideboard featuring four drawers and a large full-length shelf that slightly protrudes over the sides, providing an intriguing profile. Crafted from solid and ven...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Pair of Modern Chests by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA, Circa 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic pair of McCobb chests, manufacturers by Planner Group circa 1950s. Distinctive modern legs. Original solid brass custom pulls. This pair has b...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Russel Wright for Conant Ball USA, 1950s Solid birch, in black lacquered finish. Measur...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Lacquer

1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
A metal cabinet on wheels from France, produced circa 1920. Appearing like an artefact from a bustling office—frantic men in striped shirtsleev...
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1920s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted high chest of drawers in mahogany with etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed "Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Nightstands
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style three-drawer bedside chests By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Blond Walnut Four Drawer Commode, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
1950s French blonde walnut four drawer commode. Drawers slightly overlap for simple pull access to open. Arriving April.
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1950s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Midcentury sideboard, Italy 1950's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1950's vintage sideboard with lacquered finishing and beautiful ethnical drawing in pure Mid-Century Modern style. The sideboard is made by ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency eight-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "New World" Collection USA, 1950s Black l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Marquetry Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A superb quality French Taller Chest of Drawers. Stamped by a French Cabinet Maker and dating to the 1920s. Having original marble top in excellent c...
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1920s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Scandinavian Mid Century Teak Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer teak chest on round black tapered legs with original brass hardware. A great piece to store your bedding or clothes. A handsome piece of furniture in any room.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1920s Faux Bamboo and White Carrera Marble Dressing Table with Central Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 1920s faux bamboo and white Carrera marble dressing table with central hinged mirror with brass acorn fixings above a central drawer and shelf,...
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass

1950s Large Industrial Beech Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - Item has been cleaned and the bottoms of the drawers have been replaced.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech

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

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Brass

Alfred COX Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers Circa 1952 English Oak
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Alfred Cox circa 1952 Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers which are part of a suite. This is a very well made chest, a ver...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian camphor wood campaign chest, having three deep drawers with the original brass recessed handles, the sides of the chest having the original metal carr...
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1920s Indian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

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

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Wood, Cane

Furniture in Wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair Don Ruseau Chests
Located in Norwalk, CT
A pair of small chests, perfect for bedside or other side tables. Each has 3 drawers stylishly lined in the Ruseau signature style with vintage wa...
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1950s Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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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