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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
Aquidneck Dresser by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aquidneck Dresser is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette and features six drawers with solid wood knobs. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Sideboard / Commode by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century sideboard / commode by Willy Rizzo from 1970's. Doors and drawers are decorated with chrome handles. Central part doors opens down. Corners are with chrome detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

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

Mid Century Modern Delineator Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Lane, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Prepare yourself to indulge in the timeless elegance and sophistication of mid-century modern design with this rare model of the 'Delineator' series Chest of Drawers. Designed by the...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Danish Midcentury Cabinet in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare cabinet in oak. Designed by Hans J Wegner for RY Moebler cabinetmakers in the late 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers by Pierre Colleu for Disney by Starform the price is for the two small slits on one hand
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Tall Boy. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian tall boy or chest of drawers in Bamboo and Rattan from 1970s This objets has a beautiful patina due to age and use and is in really good vintage conditions
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan

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

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard composed of two folding doors and one shelve inside. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and coated with colored glass. Details, handles and legs made of brass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Cees Braakman CB05 Birch Chest of Drawers for UMS Pastoe, 1952, Netherlands
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A Cees Braakman CB05 Birch chest of drawers for UMS Pastoe, designed 1952, Netherlands. A Cees Braakman designed CB05 birch chest of drawers, part of the Combex range. Consisting ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Plywood

Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall Maple Chest of Drawers, 1946–47
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 1946–1947 mid-century modern three-drawer chest or dresser in maple by Dan Johnson for Hayden Hall. Early piece in a prescient contemporary-looking minimalist geometric style...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Maple

1950s Landstrom Neoclassical Highboy Dresser Illinois
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Landstrom Furniture Neoclassical Highboy Dresser Illinois Chest of drawers. Preowned original vintage restored condition. Refinished satin black. original brass handles. 46 h...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest Of Drawers with Brass Pulls 1940s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers model TP104 in dark brown mahogany with brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1940's (signed "Charak Modern" in drawer). The dark brown grain c...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid century chest of drawers No. U-453 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jiří Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated with the...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak, Plywood

Marshall Field & Company Chest of Drawers in Cerused Oak After Samuel Marx 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
In the style of Samuel Marx and James Mont, this modernist chest is from the late 1940's and was produced for the Marshall Fields Department store by the Red Lion Furniture company w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian 1940s Oak chest of drawers
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1940s Oak chest of drawers.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid century 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 very good Vintage condition, shows slight si...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Oak and Brass Niguel Dresser by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Niguel dresser features 3 drawers, brass cap feet, and brass inlaid details. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out to disc...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature Chests" series. Herman Miller production, design 1952, marketing 1952-1963. White pa...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Art Deco Amboyna Burl Wood Commode Attr. Maurice Dufrène 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful 1940s Art Deco chest of drawers attributed to Maurice Dufrène imparts a cosy, glowing mood to any space. The warm amboyna burl wood remains looking healthy and smooth some eighty years later. Gilded carved feet and solid brass handles adorn the front of the commode, and one of the signatures of Maurice Dufrène during his lead at La Maîtrise. This commode feels delightfully modern for the period and charmingly vintage now...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Exceptional Restored Neoclassical Style Commode in Bamboo and Brass, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready. An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissione...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid century chest of drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century chest of drawers, model no. U-458, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It was made in the 1960´s and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 5...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Italian commode made of Murano glass and brass inserts
Located in LE TOUQUET-PARIS-PLAGE, FR
Stylish vintage Italian commode made of Murano tinted glass and brass inserts. Very elegant in this combination of black and bronze colors. The chest of drawers is based on a vintag...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Interlubke Side-table, Chest of Drawers, 1970s, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Side table in cherrywood and lacquered white laminate, three drawers, West German manufacture INTERLUBKE, 1970s. Perfect stability and in original perfect condition.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest: Enduring Style & Sophistication
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rediscover the elegance of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers, meticulously revived by our skilled craftsmen to its former glory. Crafted from premium waln...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Rosewood Dresses by E. Jensen & J. Andersen for Westergaard Mobelfab
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Dresser designed by Eric Jensen and Juul Andersen for Westergaard Mobelfabrik in the 1960s in Denmark. The dresser consists of four drawers and has contoured handles. A piece of fur...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

1960s Italian Sideboard/Chest of Drawers in High Gloss Finish with Glass Top and
Located in Praha, CZ
- Birch finish - Good original condition - The part of the right side has been repaired before
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Palisander

Chest of Drawers or Night Stands or Dresser, Florence Knoll for Knoll Teak Black
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Minimalist dresser / night stand by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1950s. A rare early design of Florence and hard to find. The curved grip less drawers combined with the Minimalist bla...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and Marble, 1972
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and with round Marble Ball Feet was made around 1972. The chest is in a great vintage condition. A unique piece which is ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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

1960's Vintage Tall Chest of Drawers by Kanges U.S.A.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Traditional Vintage Tall Exotic Walnut Chest of Drawers. Manufactured by Kanges and excellent quality workmanship. Please look closely at pictures, very good interior storage.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Set of four decorative Maison Regain pine chest of drawers and bench
Located in Valby, 84
Set of three separate chests of drawers and a pine bench all by Maison Regain, meticulously fashioned from solid pine. The artistry is evident in the tapered edges, showcasing an ex...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest or bedside chest By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid birch, wit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

CASSETTIERA Vintage vimini e bambu' Anno 1970
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questa bellissima cassettiera vintage in vimini e bambù risale all'anno 1970. E' realizzata in legno rivestito da una trama in rattan e le manigl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wicker

Chest of Drawers in Elm by Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, sideboard, elm, France, 1970s  A beautiful cabinet or small sideboard created by Maison Regain in the 1970s. This piece is equipped with three drawers. This simplisti...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Cassettiera anni '60 in teak
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Cassettiera anni '60 in teak composta da 13 cassetti di diverse misure. La struttura è retta da un tubolare di ferro laccato nero con piedini in ottone. L'originalità di questo mobi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional nine drawer dresser, of solid teak wood construction, in clean original vintage condition. This exceptional dresser was designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Italian chest of drawers, design, 1960
Located in Nice, FR
Italian chest of drawers from the 60s, 6-drawer front, walnut marquetry iron base with wooden shoes Wooden handles The chest of drawers has not been restored
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Lingerie Chest by Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern tall chest of drawers by Drexel for their 'Barbados' collection. Featuring brass hardware and accents, giving a campaign style. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Danish Rosewood Drawer Units by Stil i Stål Denmark, 1960s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Drawer Units by Stil i Stål Denmark, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern pedestal cabinets with three drawers each m...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb 3-Drawer Dresser #1508 Blonde Finish Brass Pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage mid-century Paul McCobb 3-drawer dresser Planner Group #1508. Beautiful dresser by Paul McCobb circa 1950s Planner Group, 3 drawer, solid maple, blonde finish, brass pulls, W...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

1950s dresser, brown stained beech, and mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Classic vintage Italian-made dresser with mirror, stained beechwood legs, eight drawers in bois de rose wood veneer, brass handles and beautiful green back-treated glass top. Unresto...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mel Smilow, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut chest 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

Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass top from the Gris company of Varedo. Very interesting; under the top there are mar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England by Meredew, it dates from the 1950-60’s. It is o...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kent Coffey Perspecta Collection Walnut and Rosewood Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Experience the timeless allure of the "Perspecta Collection" chest of drawers, a masterpiece by Kent Coffey, meticulously restored to perfection by Stamford Modern. Crafted from ebon...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers with Travertine Top by Gerry Zanck for Gregori
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s chest of drawers designed by Gerry Zank for Gregori. This piece has a bleached walnut veneer and a beautiful travertine top. It features seven drawers with patinated brass pu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Travertine

Mid century modern Eastern Bloc Vintage chest of drawers, 1970´s, Soviet Union
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Very interesting mid century modern chest of drawers was made in the former Soviet Union in the 1970´s. It´s made of wood and plywood. It has rosewood veneer. The chest is in good ...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Plywood

Set of Walnut Cabinets by Kipp Stewart, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your interior with the timeless allure of these exquisite Walnut cabinets, masterfully crafted by the renowned Kipp Stewart for Drexel in the mid-20th century. Embodying the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

1960s Omann Jun Palisander Chest Of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Palisander

Mid-Century Series "Fitting" by Piarotto Wooden Chest of Drawers Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with six large drawers, in wood with aesthetic perimeter finishes and large shaped handles in gilded metal. Upper surface with leaning glass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage Offered is an excellent example of Asian mid-century modern design; a Black Mahogany chest from the 1960's. Feat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of lacquered wood chests of drawers by carlo De Carli for Sormani
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of lacquered wood chests of drawers model D154-L designed in 1967 by Carlo De Carli and produced by Sormani. Black cabinet lacquer in good condition, with micro surface scratche...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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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