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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1990s
Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman storage coffee table, Today,s Living line by Drexel in Birch wood with solid turned legs.
Flip-up tops for storage, beveled corners.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Bombay Front Chest of Draws By Theodore Alexander "Althorp"
Located in Norwood, NJ
Theodore Alexander Bombay Front Chest from the Althorp Living History furniture collection. Great quality Bombay form commode. Makers plaque ...
Category
1990s English Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Chrome
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
Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Military cabinet/ chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. Some nice details with the 4 handles on the sides.
This item has some patina w...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hollywood Regency Lacquered and Brass Highboy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Hollywood Regency lacquered and brass highboy designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1950s. This highboy has been professionally restored and features a polished white lacquer that powerfully signifies the elegance that embodied Hollywood Regency style and lucidity. Features three-wide dovetailed drawers, each drawer with its original polished brass pulls, which have been structurally detailed and appear to be shaped like bison horns...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Nice Quality French Provincial Louis XV Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 43 wide x 24 deep x 32 deep. Dates to the 1950s era.
Category
1950s North American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Italian Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s.
Dimensions: H= 175 cm; W= 195 cm; D=55 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
1950s Chest of Drawers or Credenza in Teak Plywood, Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Very special italian 1950s chest made out of plywood and solid wood. The glass is perfect without any chips.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Teak
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
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
Carved Walnut Floral French Louis XV Style Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
3 drawers. Floral detail in wood. Measures: 33 3/4" H x 47" W x 23 3/4" D.
Condition
Finish loss. Scratches. Missing wood on left foot. Missing wood to front behind top drawer.
Category
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Pink Mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage chest of drawers walnut with pink mirror from fine Italian manufacture, from the 1950s. The chest of drawers is made of walnut ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Custom Mahogany Campaign Style Dresser with Brass Hardware, Circa, 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
English yew wood and mahogany custom made dresser of nine drawers, six with exterior pulls and three behind the right side cabinet door. The top ed...
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1950s North American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Arthur Umanoff Miniature Chest box
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Arthur Umanoff for Elton Company, circa 1950 in walnut in impeccable condition. Features a fully finished recessed back fully refinished and original patina to the solid brass pulls....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" chest of drawers with brass accents for Calvin Furniture
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnitur...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern teak chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bring...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Pair of Wood, Brass & Red Murano Art Glass Night Stands
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Glass color mix: red, beige, hazelnut & brown.
Two capable drawers with red velvet and brass details and an inside space of 71 x 40 x 13 H cm. each drawer.
The drawers handles are...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
2 Night Stands in 'Parchament Leather', and Wood, 1957, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Night stands
Material: leather parchament, wood
Country: American
To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done.
If you want to live...
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1950s American Space Age Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Pair Brass Inlaid Mahogany English Regency Foyer Cabinets Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of brass inlaid English Regency mahogany foyer cabinets. They measure 37 tall x 17 deep x 36 tall. They are in good condition wi...
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1950s American Regency Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Inlaid Wood Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small French chest of drawers from the 20th century. Inlaid furniture in Louis XVI style in walnut, mahogany, maple and fruitwood. Chest ...
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1950s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vista of California Mahogany and Steel Dresser by Don Knorr
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage double dresser in mahogany designed by Don Knorr for Vista of California circa 1950's. This unique piece offers plenty of storage includ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded & White Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
Tommy Parzinger for Parzinger Originals white lacquered two drawer cabinet.
Some call this a dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest.
Solid brass round domed studs ev...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Walnut Dressers with Hairpin Legs in the Style of George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
This pair of walnut dressers, modeled after the designs of George Nelson for Herman Miller, were produced by Highlands Woodcraft of Massachuset...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Scandinavian Tall and Narrow 7 Drawers Chest in Mahogany
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall Scandinavian 7 drawers chest in mahogany, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Highboy Chest for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Highboy Chest for Glenn of California.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bring...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dresser by George Nelson, circa 1950. This stunning piece boasts ebonized drawer fronts, maple casings, and unique circular pulls. A sleek mid-century design that makes the perfect a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Pair of Italian 3 Drawer Hand Crafted Bombe Commodes Night Tables, C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant 3 drawer Rococo style bombe chests perfect for bedside or a living room. Created from walnut and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Beautiful curves with origi...
Category
1950s Italian Rococo Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bamboo Chest with Greek Key Design
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage bamboo chest with Greek key design. This versatile mid-century bamboo chest, side table, end table or bedside table has style and storage ...
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1950s British Colonial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest in Ivory White Chocolate, circa 1955
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in Ivory White Chocolate. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-09-A Bedside cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This bedside cupboard is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colour. ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Campaign Style Chest of Drawers by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Dorchester, MA
This large, campaign-style chest of drawers was manufactured in the 1950s by John Stuart, a company known for their high-quality pieces that referenced earlier centuries. It comprise...
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1950s American Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Low Oak Dresser by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Located in Dorchester, MA
Raymond Loewy designed this clean-lined dresser for the Mengel Furniture Company. Solidly constructed of a handsomely grained oak, it has four dr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Chest of Drawers by Carl Aage Skov for Munch Møbler, 1957
By C. A. Skov
Located in Barcelona, ES
Chest of drawers designed in 1957 by Carl Aage Skov for Munch Møbler, Denmark. Slim model with six drawers in teak wood and bicolor base in oak and teak...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Maple Dresser & Mirror, 1950s, Set of 2
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers set with maple mirror, spiked legs with brass tips, blue glass top, the design can be linked to Paolo Buffa. the body outlined below with frame has 6 drawers with an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Four Drawer Thin Edge Dresser / Chest of Drawers in Rosewood by George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson Thin Edge cabinet in Brazilian Rosewood, manufactured by Herman Miller. Signed with the early round Herman Miller medallion. Very good original condition. Very few sign...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Rosewood
Ib Kofod-Larsen 12 Drawer Cabinet
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, this teak 12 drawer cabinet is beautifully constructed with dove-tailed drawer fronts with recessed ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Original Tommi Parzinger Sculpted Front Chest of Drawers 'Signed'
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is an original condition, beautifully preserved 6-drawer chest by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals in a high lacquer mahogany, all original brass pulls. The front is a se...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-11-A Chest of Drawers / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This chest of drawers is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a slightly patinated material. Its shape is beautifully fragile and has a wonderful colour. ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Five-Drawer Mahogany Faux Bamboo Chest by American of Martinsville, 1952
Located in Buffalo, NY
Five-drawer chest by American of Martinsville
1952
Bleached Philippine mahogany faux bamboo with five drawers.
The three bottom drawe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Mahogany
Renzo Rutili Mid-Century Modern Commodes Birdseye Maple Black Lacquer USA 1940
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Commodes, Chests by Renzo Rutili for John Stuart, Fully Refinished. An absolutely stunning pair of bedside cabinets or chests having Birdseye Maple drawer ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Ico Parisi Attributed Vanity Table in Beech, Italy, 1955
By Ico Parisi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and elegant vanity table attributed by Ico Parisi and manufactured by Vittorio Dassi, Italy 1955. The vanity table is made of solid beech wood and has a very nice typical I...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Dark Stained Beech - Italy, 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of three drawers in solid beech and dark stained veneer, French polish. Compass feet on the sides. Brass hardware.
Italy c. 1950
Measures: Width: T...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk on Iron Legs, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern drop front secretary desk
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co.
USA, 1950s
Combed oak, with cerused oak drawer...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Pair Paul McCobb Cabinets in Mahogany and Polished Brass, Connoisseur Collection
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb storage cabinets / chests / dressers from the Connoisseur Collection manufactured by H. Sacks and Sons, 1950s. Professionally refinished in the recent past. Very ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Rectangular Walnut Wood and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawer, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Art Deco dresser of the first half of the last century. One can recognize his Italian style, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani. Precious materials that have been u...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Plywood French Art Deco Style Pickled Chests of Drawer, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century plywood French Art Deco style pickled chests of drawer from the 1950s.
Typical Art Deco brass handles. This chests of drawer has been pickled to show its mode...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern L.A. Studio Murano Glass Italian Sideboard, 1950s
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Beautiful chest of drawers designed by L.A. Studio. Made of solid wood structure from the 1950s and covered in Murano soft colored glass. Composed of four drawers with brass handles ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Blackened Oak Veneer - France, 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of drawers with blackened oak veneer, six drawers with sloping fronts. Waxed shellac finishing.
France c. 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
V. Dassi Drawers Maple Wood and Curved Marble Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s
Located in Lucca, IT
Vittorio Dassi design maple wood and curved pink marble drawers Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1950s. Very Nice and decorative piece of Italian Design .
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Vintage Black Walnut Dresser Produced by Dassi with Carrara Marble Top, Italy
By Dassi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This dresser is made in lacquered Canaletto walnut.
It features solid beech legs, solid durmast interiors, bronze handles, keys and feet caps, and a Carrara ma...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Designed Tall Chest, by Widdicomb
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings designed tall chest, fitted with five concealed long drawers by manufactured by Widdicomb furniture company. A sleek iconic work, ready to place. Beautiful c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Pretty Italian mid-century sideboard attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, produced in the 1950s. The top and sides are made of teak on solid tapering flared legs enclosing two doors and ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or large beside chests
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Birch Briar Root, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern sideboard or chest of drawers in birch briar root with double top in shaped glass.
Very refined sides design, lower base with a vertical curved li...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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