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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1930s
Curved hand polished Art Deco Sideboard in Birch Burl Wood with Brass Fittings
Located in Ulm, DE
Curved sideboard
Birch burl wood, shellac hand polished
Brass Fittings
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Measures:
Width 204 cm
Height 83 cm
Depth 50 cm.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch, Burl
Pair of 1930’s French Louis XV Style Painted Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930's French Louis XV style commodes. The commodes are hand painted in soft hues of gray, blue and cream. They are a great addition to any bedroom. The chests stand on four ...
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands in the Style of Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of faux bamboo nightstands in the style of Henry Link. Classic lines and design. We think these would be amazing in a gloss gray. ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Stunning Chest of Drawers by André Sornay, Art Déco, France, circa 1932
By Andre Sornay
Located in Paris, FR
Rare veneer varnished chest of drawers by André Sornay (1902-2000). Black lacquered wood base and handles with gilded brass nailing. Six drawers. Trace of signature on the base.
And...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Mid Century Two-Door Lowboard on Black Base
Located in Ulm, DE
Two-door mid century lowboard on black base
high gloss lacquered, probably ash stained
1960s
Dimensions:
Width: 91 cm
height: 59 cm
depth: 45 cm.
Category
1930s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Wood
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Chest of Drawers in Lacquer and Brass, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in cream lacquer and gilt brass.
Work realized in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cane Organic Mid-Century Chest of Drawers, 1970, Italy
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Amazing mid-century bamboo, rattan and wicker cabinet with two drawers. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s.
A fantastic item that will be a perfect additi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Highboy Dresser by Lane Mid-Century Modern Brutalist
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist highboy dresser by Lane
Conditio...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Merton Gershun American of Martinsville MCM Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy
Located in Countryside, IL
Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Mid Century Urban Suburban 5-Drawer Highboy Dresser
This dresser measures: 38 wide x 19 deep x 42 inches ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
United Mid-Century Diamond 8 Drawer Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
United mid century diamond 8 drawer walnut highboy dresser.
This dresser measures: 40 wide x 17.5 deep x 43.75 inches high
All pieces ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely chest of drawers or dresser by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Crafted from French Walnut in Louis XV styling. Features a rectangular form with burled walnut front, four drawers, cabriole legs and ormolu mounts. Circa 1928-1940
At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to plant superintendent of the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. In 1900 he and some associates purchases Royal Furniture Co, and later it transferred to his very own label in Irwin. Irwin specialized in high end reproductions based off of European and ancient American...
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1930s Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville Mid Century Diamond Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Albert Parvin for American of Martinsville mid century diamond highboy dresser
This dresser measures: 38.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 48 inches high
All ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mirror & Chrome Tall Cabinet with Chest of Drawers by Ello
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A versatile Hollywood glam tall mirrored cabinet produced by Ello Furniture circa 1970's. It features stacked mirror doors in art deco form, chro...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Super Design Black Shellac Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Unmistakable design, and super polishing with dyed dark mahogany shellac. It absolutely cannot be missing in your home.
A beautiful dresser with a surprising design, the commode is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cavalier Furniture Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By Cavalier
Located in Countryside, IL
Cavalier furniture mid century walnut and brass highboy dresser.
This highboy dresser measures: 38 wide x 21 deep x 44.25 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This five-drawer chest of drawers comes from Czechoslovakia from around 1970s. The piece is in very good condition - it underwent careful renovation process. It is veneered with elm ...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb MCM 4 Drawer Walnut Cane and Brass Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn gibbings for widdicomb mid century 4 drawer walnut cane and brass highboy dresser.
This highboy dresser measures: 34.5 wide x 21.25 deep x 40.75 inches high.
All piece...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Space Age White Plastic Vintage Storage Trolley Container Joe Colombo 1970 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage storage trolley container boy from plastic in white color by
Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast 1970s Italy.
Iconic white vintage ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Lodovico Acerbis Chest of Drawers in Brushed Aluminum and Lacquered Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis, chest of drawers, lacquered oak, brushed aluminum, Italy, 1970s
This sleek and modern chest of drawers in stainless steel and lacquered oak is designed...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Chest of Drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A chest of drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "OK". With manufacturer label.
Straight shape with rounded corners, five drawers with pewter knobs...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Curved Front Highboy Dresser
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century walnut curved front highboy dresser
This dresser measures: 42 wide x 20.5 deep x 56.5 inches high
All pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest or Coffee Table With Napoleonic Bee Parchment
Located in Peabody, MA
Campaign style brass bound chest on stand, clad in “Napoleonic Bee” parchment, with single drawer and leather handles, circa 1970s. Functions as a coffee or occasional table as well.
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Horizontal and vertical curved French 1930s Art Deco Sideboard in Black Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard with curved sides in typical shape.
The front is also curved both horizontally and vertically
Furniture in Black Lacquer, high g...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1970's Mahogany & Glass Commode, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful commode with unusual combination of wood and black glass with 3 drawers. Made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's.
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Kittinger Mid Century Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers on Black Lacquer Stand
By Kittinger
Located in Countryside, IL
Kittinger mid century gold leaf chest of drawers on black lacquer stand
This chest of drawers measures: 71.25 wide x 21.5 deep x 36.5 inches hig...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Chest of Drawers, Edition Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak chest of drawers. Edition Votre Maison.
Opening with 2 drawers circa 1975.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Directional Mid Century 6 Drawer Highboy
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Directional mid century 6 drawer highboy
This dresser measures: 36 wide x 18 deep x 49.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Jose Zanine Caldas Commode, Brazilian Design, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jose Zanine Caldas; Commode; Mid Century Modern; Brazilian Design; 1970s;
A sought-after piece in very good condition. This wooden commode with its geometric shapes features a sculptural look.
A self-taught artist, designer, and architect, Jose Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) was born on the southern coast of Bahia in Brazil. At age twenty, he opened an architectural scale model workshop in Rio de Janeiro where he worked with modernist pioneers such as Lucio Costa...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Walnut and Rosewood 5 Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Perspecta mid century walnut and rosewood 5 drawer highboy dresser
This dresser measures 40.25 wide x 19.25 deep x 46 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-Century Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode by Gaetano e Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Venetian chest of drawers from the 1930s produced by Gaetano Borsani and attributed to the young Osvaldo Borsani, with shaped top and rounded shapes with 4 drawers, made of veneered walnut. Golden brass opening handles. Revised and wax polished.
His two bedside tables published with code FP12b
About Gaetano e Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani (born 1911, Varedo, Italy–died 1985, Milano, Italy) was an Italian designer and architect, born into a family of furniture makers with along and well established artisanal tradition. His father, Gaetano Borsani, owned his own furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, where the 16-year-old Osvaldo received his first training. At that time, the designer of the atelier was the architect Gino Maggioni, who brought with him influences of the early 20th century Jugendstil movement from Vienna and who instilled in the young Borsani an appreciation for the arts and crafts and furniture making. Osvaldo Borsani first studied fine arts at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan, graduating in 1931, and then pursued studies in architecture at Politecnico di Milano, where he graduated in 1936.
In 1933, two years before graduating as an architect, Borsani designed the Casa Minima project for the V Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), along with architects Cairoli and Varisco. This project earned him a silver medal for its Rationalist code and geometries, and he received positive reviews from the critic Edoardo Persico of Casabella magazine.
Villa Borsani And Other Prominent Architectural Work
In 1937, Osvaldo Borsani designed Villa Presenti in Forte dei Marmi, a sea town in Tuscany where the Italian aristocracy and industrial elite would build their houses, a project that displayed the same rationalistic rigor displayed in Casa Minima, but softened by the use of mediterranean finishes and materials.
Villa Borsani designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Varedo, Italy
Villa Borsani. Varedo, Italy
In 1943, Osvaldo designed and built his own house, the Villa Borsani, in Varedo, which, despite being conceptualized under strict Rationalist principles, incorporated objects and art of younger artists that communicate a freer approach to the human expression. The Villa Borsani project involved artists such as Adriano Spilimbergo, Fausto Melotti, Lucio Fontana (who made the ceramic fireplace and the ceramic Madonna), and Agenore Fabbri (who made the bronze statue in the staircase). To this day, Villa Borsani has been preserved with most of its original furniture and it remains with Osvaldo Borsani’s family along with the extensive archives of his work.
Osvaldo Borsani As a Successful Product and Furniture Designer
After Villa Borsani, Osvaldo continued to develop many projects for the Milanese bourgeoisie, frequently with many of the same artists whom he employed for his villa. A particularly strong relationship was the one that Osvaldo developed with artist Lucio Fontana, a close friend since the time of the Accademia de Belle Arti di Brera, and whom Borsani assigned to make a large metal balcony for the Tecno company in 1956.
Osvaldo Borsani’s design work, just as his larger architectural projects, which he also considered design work, very often incorporated elements created by other artists and designers such as: Roberto Crippa, Arnaldo and Giò Pomodoro, Agenore Fabbri, Fausto Melotti, Andrea Cascella...
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1930s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s.
While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
Vintage Dresser with Matching Mirror and Custom Glass Top by Stanley
By Stanley
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Stanley Art Deco dresser with matching mirror and custom g...
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1970s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Bench by Fröseke, Furniture Maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bench and hall storage is made in solid pine and produced in Sweden at Fröseke Fruniture during the 1970s.
Its solid pine with minimalistic features is a nice way of showing th...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair Hollywood Regency Campaign Chests, Nightstands or Commodes in White & Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning matching pair of campaign chests from the early 1970's. These would also make great oversized night stands. Very well made with great...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Medical Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished iron, marble, wood, brass medical cabinet.
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1930s American Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Luciano Frigerio Italian Midcentury Nightstands, Late 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Luciano Frigerio Italian midcentury nightstands late 1970s. The materials are a wooden construction, bird's-eye veneer, painted green, wood inlays.
Fair condition but not instabil...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Neo-Rococo Inlaid Dresser Veneered with Mahogany, circa 1930
Located in Opole, PL
Neo-Rococo Inlaid Dresser Veneered with Mahogany, circa 1930
A dresser, circa 1930, resembles furniture in the Louis XV style.
This piece of furniture ...
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1930s French Rococo Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of American Modern 4 Drawer Chests / Desk, Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of matching 4 drawer chests designed by Russel Wright. American Modern /Conant Ball. Solid birch wood construction, stunning 1930s transitional design, from Art deco to Mo...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Commode or Dresser With 4 Large Drawers in Style of Noble Biedermeier Furniture
Located in Seattle, WA
Commode Or Dresser with 4 Large Drawers In Style Of Noble Biedermeier Furniture With Hand Cut Dovetail Drawers Details. Features an iPhone and El...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English Art Deco Quilted Maple Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A superb Art Deco quilted maple and walnut chest of four graduating drawers, with step form back and inward swept plinth. Circa 1930.
The chest is ven...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple, Walnut
Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Tableau Mid Century Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
This dresser measures: 40 wide x 19 deep x 46.25 inches high.
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call r...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Bar in Rosewood from France around 1935
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chest of drawers / bar in rosewood from France around 1935 with an open compartment. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our fur...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
60s 70s Teak Sideboard Credenza Cabinet Danish Modern Design Denmark
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak sideboard Credenza cabinet Danish Modern Design Denmark 70s
Object: sideboard
Manufacturer:
Condition: good
Age: around 1960-1970
Dimensions:
85cm x 40...
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1970s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Versatile Art Deco Console or Commode with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile Art Deco console or commode with drawers.
Made of African burl walnut and African mahogany.
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1930s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
1970s Chest of Drawers by Michel Pigneres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michel Pigneres chest of drawers in brass ,chrome and mirror.
Twelve drawers framed with brass and Chromed Handel.
Excellent quality
Perfect condition
France circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Sycamore, circa 1930-1940 in the Style of René Prou
By René Prou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco chest of drawers in Sycamore, circa 1930-1940 in the Style of René Prou
Varnish to redo.
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Sycamore
Expertly Restored - Studio Craft Rosewood Tambour-Door Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft solid rosewood tambour-door bachelor's chest of drawers.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mirror, Wood, Rosewood
Paul Evans Style Canadian Brutalist Mid Century Walnut 9 Drawer Lowboy Dresser
By Paul Evans
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans style Canadian Brutalist Mid Century walnut 9 drawer lowboy dresser
Dresser measures: 80 wide x 21 deep x 30.5 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s Canadian Brutalist Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Louis Philippe Style Cherrywood Drawer Console by Grange
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Philippe style cherrywood drawer console by Grange.
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1970s French Louis Philippe Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Art Deco French Side Table/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Side table is made out of palisander wood. Has 3 spacious drawers with rectangular chrome handles. Elevated by 4 slim legs that have chrome decorative elements on the bottom.
Cond...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Swedish Commode Chest of Drawers Marquetry Inlay 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Swedish commode we date to circa 1920
Such a good look to this cool piece, very interiors friendly
Ormolu fixtures also original and bright
Inlay work very intricate sh...
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1930s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Vintage Palaset Palanox Modular Storage Boxes Design by Ristomatti Ratia
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
alaset Palanox boxes
storage boxes with multi-colored stackable boxes that allow you to build your own shelf, produced only a few years in the early 1970s.
side of one box 35 x 35 x 35 cm
During his career, the Designer Ristomatti Ratia (1941-)
designed almost everything from clothing to jewelry and pots to coffins.
One of his iconic works of modern design is the modular shelving unit from the Palaset collection made of polystyrene.
The original colors of the boards were white, brown, red, green and yellow.
Ristomatti Ratia's IDEA was to create a custom home...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Walnut China Cabinet by Hickory Manufacturing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful two-piece hutch features sliding glass doors on top and cabinet doors on the bottom. A Tung Si Original case piece by Hickory Manufacturing. Elegant metal cabinet door...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
2 Leather and Walnut Artona Chests of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Located in Padova, IT
Rare and spectacular pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975.
The Artona line by the Scarpa duo was in fact the fir...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Brown 'Boby' trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This “Boby” trolley or portable storage system was designed by Joe Colombo in 1969. A very handy trolley made of ABS plastic. It has many storage options such as the fold-out shelves...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Plastic
Bel Geddes for Simmons Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Norman Bel Geddes design, for Simmons Furniture Company. Art Deco, Machine Age classic form, considered very Avant Garde when introduced and still considered stylish and relevant. Fo...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Wendell Castle Inspired Open Storage by Charles Fisher and Howard Osinski, USA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wendell Castle; Roger Sloan; JB Blunk; Jawar; Richard Bronk; Gerald Mccabe; Bobby Falwell; David Scott; Nakashima; Studio Furniture; Organic Design; Masterpiece; Handcrafted; Charles Fischer; Howard Osinski...
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1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Christian Krass Seven Drawer Marble Top Walnut Commode, France, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930's French commode designed by Christian Krass.
Marble top.
Seven drawers with original cast bronze hardware.
Polished walnut with decorative grain.
Wavy designed base.
ARRI...
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1930s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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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