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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Modern Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A two-drawer chest with mixed materials and inspired by modern-day architecture. Pine veneered case with hand-forged iron openwork base. Dimensions: 44" W x 18" D x 32" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo Chest of Drawers in Wenge
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Leonardo Fiori for ISA Bergamo, chest of drawers, wengé, metal, Italy, 1950s This well-designed piece is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angled shap...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern John Cameron Three Drawer Lowboy Chest of Drawers
By John Cameron
Located in Weymouth, MA
Mid-Century Modern walnut lowboy/chest of drawers with carved front drawer pulls. Rare vintage furniture with clean lines by John Cameron Distin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Aldo Tura brown goatskin parchment brass commode 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique and timeless vintage piece, this Aldo Tura mid-century commode feels imposing and glamourous. The varnished goatskin parchment, in rich shades of brown and dark brown, makes...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable bleached mahogany chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Midcentury Style Brass and Malachite Colored Murano Glass Commode, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand-cut Malachite imitation Murano glass Commode or chest of drawer, raised on special brass legs. Handmade by a master artisan. Price is for 1 item . We w...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Nightstands 70s DalVera rattan bamboo with brass inserts
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of vintage 1970s bamboo wicker/rattan nightstands with brass handles. The nightstands are in excellent condition with no particular defects or breaks. The structure is made of m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

TH Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern, Walnut, Cane, Chest, Cabinet
Located in Stamford, CT
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb Brass-Mounted Walnut and Cane Chest, Nightstand or Dresser Highly sought after American mid-century modern walnut three-drawer chest of dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid century Milo Baughman bleached rosewood gilt metal drawer cabinet USA 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin book-matched bleached rosewood veneer & gilt metal cabinet / commode with three drawers, USA 1970s. The tag is long gone, but you can see example...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Danish Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Low Sideboard
Located in Emeryville, CA
Arne Wahl Iversen, born in 1927, remains an icon of mid-century Danish design, defining sophistication through functional elegance. His furniture, a marriage of practicality and beau...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Brutalist Chest, 1970s
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Elegant Modern Chest Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950's. It has been refinished in a deep brown lacquer and the silver plated metal handles have...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Eight Drawer Chest of Drawers or Jewelry Chest in Rosewood by Harvey Probber
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Eight drawer chest of drawers or jewelry chest in rosewood by Harvey Probber. Jewelry, lingerie, silver or chest or drawers with eight drawers, rosewood fronts, ebonized oak sides...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chest of drawers in bamboo, rattan, wicker and handles in brass by Dal Vera. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The brass handles on the drawers are lovely examples of ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

1960s Midcentury Tall High Boy Dresser United Furniture
Located in Charleston, SC
A remarkable midcentury highboy dresser by United in very good vintage condition. Exceptional construction and style, features a unique set of sculpted double drawers, constructed ou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Teak Highboy Dresser, 1950s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1950s mid-century modern highboy dresser features six locking (no key) drawers with sculpted cup pulls and superb dovetail joinery. Constructed of hardwood and teak vene...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Rare 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern dresser features a dark painted finish, round brass pulls, cone-shaped legs and brass sabots, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Designer, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood-veneered chest of drawers or commode designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Curved 'Aiace' Chest of Drawers by Benatti, Italy 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Curved 'Aiace' Chest of Drawers by Benatti, Italy 1960s This Aiace chest of drawers by the Italian manufacturer Benatti is a stunning ode to 1960s design. Its vibrant sky-blue colo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid Century John Stuart Walnut 2 Doors 4 Drawers Gentleman's High Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart walnut 2 doors 4 drawers gentleman's high chest dresser MINT!.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Rosewood Dresser, 1970s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century rosewood dresser made during the 1970s in the Denmark. The dresser with an extraordinary design, made with attention to every detail, has profiled handles and edges, addi...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Gentleman's Chest by Paul Frankl, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
The Gentleman's Chest by Paul Frankl, a tribute to mid-century elegance from the 1950s, meticulously restored to perfection by Stamford Modern. Crafted from exquisite maple, the ches...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers with cerused detailing designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

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Brass

Carlo de Carli DC154 chest of drawers Sormani Italy 1963
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant chest of drawers, model DC154, designed by Carlo de Carli and made by Sormani in Italy in 1963. It comes in different versions, but the rosewood one is considered the finest....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Mid-Century Petite Walnut Dresser by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman 1960s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Professionally restored walnut chest of drawers designed by Martin Borenstein for Brown Saltman, circa 1960. Gorgeous walnut wood g...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Willy Rizzo light blue lacquered and brass commode 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
With a beautiful pastel blue lacquer finish, and brass standing, handles and details above the four drawers, this beautiful commode carries a stellar Italian mid-century aesthetic in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handm...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Model U391 Bar Cabinet by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The furniture was designed by Bohumil Landsman in the 1960s. It was produced by the Jitona Soběslav furniture factory in the Czech Republic. Originally, the piece of furniture was used as a chiffonier. During the renovation, the function of the furniture was changed to an alcohol bar...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Oak, Walnut

Mobilgirgi, Chest of Drawers, Spalting Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A spalted wood chest of drawers designed and produced by Mobilgirgi, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1950s Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- item has been carefully refurbished
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Paul McCobb 2 pc. Bookcase / Chest from the Planner Group Collection
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted solid medium toned maple wood two piece three drawer chest with matching bookcase top . This very early production piece from designer Paul McCobb has the first s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Mid Century Rare Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century rare Chest of 5 Drawers. The top Drawer has`slits within the drawers the provide sections within. Each drawer offers great space an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Fully restored chest of drawers by Tatra nábytok, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This small chest of drawers was made by Tatra nábytok in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. Material: beech wood, plywood. It´s in excellent condition, completely renovated. ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Model 300-139 Armchairs from Swarzędz Factory, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This pair of armchairs was produced by the Polish company Swarzędzka Furniture Factory in 60s.The armchairs have new cushions, reupholstered in a quality green fabric. The beech fram...
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fabric, Beech

Cassettiera con ribaltina anni 70 di Afra e Tobia Scarpa serie Artona Maxalto
Located in Milano, MI
Questa rara cassettiera vintage Maxalto Artona, un'opera d'arte della progettazione anni '70 firmata dai celebri designer italiani Afra e Tobia Sca...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Ebonized Oak Stacked Box Chest by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The stacked box chest is a larger modified version of the stacked box nightstand. The piece features three drawers and an inset detail that can be finished with brass plating. Availa...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Jim Rose - Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers was inspired by the forms and sensibilities of Shaker furniture. Here, artist Jim Rose puts his spin on the shaker design by using naturally rusted steel. The warmth of the patina evokes a cherished family heirloom. This piece will add interest and functionality to any room. Jim Rose Chest of Drawers repurposed steel with natural rust patina 78h x 35w x 18d in 198.12h x 88.90w x 45.72d cm JR0270 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio: Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education: 1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Chrome, Burlwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Commode/Dresser/Sideboard Burl and Chrome decorated Chest of drawers by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A fine dresser having bu...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Sideboard by Edmondo Palutari for Dassi Mobili Moderni, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden sideboard with 3 doors containing a shelf and a sliding door containing 5 drawers and a shelf. One key. Wear due to time and age of the sideboard.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT Outstanding design and craftsmanship cabinet.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Walnut Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s Gorgeous book-matched...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rara Cassettiera con specchio Maxalto disegnata da Afra e Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, MI
Rara Cassettiera con specchio prodotta da Maxalto agli inizi degli anni 80 e disegnata dai famosi designer Afra e Tobia Scarpa. La cassettiera è alta 80 cm ed è composta da 3 cassett...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian chest of drawers, wood, glass and brass details, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian chest of drawers, wood, glass and brass details, Vittorio Dassi, 1950s Wood-framed chest of drawers or sideboard with beveled profiles and asymmetrically arranged drawers, of...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Dressing Table by Raymond Loewy, Model "DF2000", Edited by Doubinsky Frères
Located in Brussels , BE
Dressing table by Raymond Loewy, model "DF2000", edited by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Resin

Chest of drawers in Carved Oak with Marble, France, circa 1910
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb eclectic Belle Époque / Rococo / Art Nouveau chest of drawers. In solid carved oak with red marble top and brass handles. It has 4 drawers including 1 “secret” drawer. Keys pr...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Large White Post Modern Campaign Dresser
Located in Redding, CT
Large White Post modern Campaign Dresser. Perfect piece for that walk in closet. This is the ultimate storage piece. It can hold so much. Two rows of thinner drawers almost 5" high x...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Chest of Drawers of the Twentieth Century in Natural Color Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers of the twentieth century in natural color walnut with three drawers. The drawers have quality dovetail joints. Walnut forms very beautiful handmade designs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Fir

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pink Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, 1950s Pink lacquered mahogany, with lucite and brass drawer pu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Brass Wall Mounted Cabinet Chest of Drawers This chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 21 deep x 24 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Glass and Brass Large Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian commode composed of three drawers, made of solid wood structure covered with colored glass. Legs and handles made of solid brass. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Modern Oak Wood Dressers: Sleek Design Meets Functional Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your living space with the sophisticated charm of our modern oak wood dressers, a stunning pair that marries exceptional craftsmanship with contemporary flair. These mid-cent...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Diminutive Mid Century Cerused Oak Three Drawer Dresser with Brass Handles
By Mengel Furniture Co., (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in New York, NY
Chic diminutive dresser, having three drawers with recessed brass pulls. The solid oak case is in original cerused finish, it is in very good, clean and ready to use condition. Remi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

MidCentury Black Wood Pink Glass and Brass Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful dresser design in typical Italian style with a beautiful contrast between pink, black and shiny brass. Fashion color for the whole year 2023 and again for next year. This c...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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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