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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Late 17th Century
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Pair of Sideboards
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of sideboards 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...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Matching Dresser Set in Mahogany Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar matching dresser set in mahogany wood, model 5272 triple dresser 12-drawer storage with matching smaller companion four dr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1950's Single Fronted Original Haberdashery Storage Unit, Sturrock & Son
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s single fronted original haberdashery storage unit – Sturrock & Son
1950’s single fronted original haberdashery storage unit – Sturrock & Son. Sourced in Scotland from the original tailors shop, this unit was made by the cabinet maker Kerr B Sturrock & Son of Dundee. Principally made of oak with oak fronts and sides this is a beautiful and practical piece of cabinet making that has survived in exceptional original condition. The top features a bank of sixteen pull out birch trays, the base section features four larger wooden drawers. All drawers and trays run smoothly. Originally the top half would have featured glass sliding fronts but this was often removed by shop assistants who tired of constantly sliding the glass to gain entry. This is a substantial piece of original shop fit...
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1950s Scottish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rare 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Inlaid Walnut Antique Cabinet
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important antique Italian Louis XIV period cabinet 1680s in walnut wood. Rafined Inlaid decoration on each side. On the front in the upper part six small drawers and a small central ...
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1680s Italian Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Midcentury Sideboard or Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Wonderful Italian sideboard or chest of drawers designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. Truly refined the used wood combination in maple for the drawers and walnut for the furniture re...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
High Teak 7- Drawer Dresser by Borge Mogensen Denmark, 1950s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Teak High dresser by Borge Mogensen for Neils Vodder, Denmark 1950s. A tall seven (7) drawer dresser or chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is constructed ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Teak
Warren Church Vintage Drawer Chest High Board for Lane Altavista Furniture
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A drawers chest in walnut and oak are designed by Warren Church for the "Perception" line by Lane Furniture.
The chest offers 4 drawers and on top a cabinet with doors in a wooden w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Planner Group Three-Drawer Chest on Low Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group line, this chest comprises a three-drawer maple case piece that sits atop a low detached maple table that could also ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Italian sideboard composed of six drawers. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and covered in colored glass. Handles and details made of brass.
Our main target is custo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Italian Midcentury Dresser with Mirror
Located in Rome, IT
With six drawers. Gray painted glass top.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Wonderful Italian sideboard or chest of drawers designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. Truly refined the used wood combination in maple for the drawers and walnut for the furniture re...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in figured walnut with contrasting maple moldings. Both have original la...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chests of Drawers or Commodes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of Louis XVI style mahogany chests of drawers with beautiful and dramatic silver gilt accents. Three drawers in each commode with silver pulls provide ample storage; reeded side...
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1950s North American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Solid Birch Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer solid birch highboy dresser
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball "ModernMates" Collection
USA, 1950s
...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
English William and Mary Period Oak Paneled Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
English William and Mary period oak paneled chest of four drawers. Each one of the graduated drawers has a different pattern of molding on the drawer front, a detail which was used f...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Dressers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Dressers, the linear group, oiled walnut with stainless steel pulls and accent details.
One case has 4 drawers, the other has 3 with open storage.
La...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Sliding Door Dressers Chests Cabinets by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings & Widdicomb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine pair of dressers / chests / storage cabinets designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the John Widdicomb Company, 1950s. The mahogany cases have been expertly refinished ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined Mid-Century Modern chest or dresser, designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin, American, circa 1950s. This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mahogany and Brass Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cool mahogany chest of drawers by Josef Frank, with an amazing, playful silhouette. Elegant brass handles.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Bureau Model 385 Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau model 385 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored condition and finish. Some wear to top surface and nor...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Late 17th to Early 18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 17th to early 18th century Charles II oak chest of drawers, English, circa 1700, having a rectangular two board top, four drawers ...
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kai Winding Bureau / Secretaire Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Jeppesen in Denmark
By Kai Winding
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bureau / secretaire designed by Kai Winding. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Jeppesen in Denmark.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 100 x 46.5 (83) x 104 (68) cm.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Sublime Restored Ribbon Mahogany and Rattan Chest by Ritts, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A breathtaking meticulously restored chest by Ritts Rattan...
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1950s North American Organic Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage Chest of Drawers, French Reconstruction Period, circa 1950-1960
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage chest of drawers, French reconstruction period, circa 1950-1960.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Style Nightstands Chests
Located in New York, NY
White painted pair of French style nightstands or chests. The nightstands have the original brass handles with a white lacquered finis...
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching midnight black chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Midnight Black".
Category
1950s Swedish Country Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Leather and Walnut Chests Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of chests in walnut with leather wrapped baseboards and blond handles. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1955.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Magnificent Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Bowed Front Bachelors Chests Regency
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Dorothy Draper style bowed front bachelors chests. These are fabulous in person-very high end. Would you take a look at those fabulous ornate brass pulls with the...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Wood and Brass Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful and elegant dresser both for its articulated movement and for the perfect shellac polishing. The brass finishes match his style perfectly.
The chest of drawers is veneered...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Neo Classical Scene Chest of Drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Neo Classical Scene Chest of Drawers
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Asian Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar cabinet with brass Asian hardware. All original dark had rubbed finish on ribbon mahogany, top will be polished and touched up prior t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. This pair of rare examples is unique on the World market.
An exquisite pair of meticulously restored two drawer black lacquer cane...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Model 812 Chest of Drawers by Andre Monpoix, France, c. 1955
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and Exceptional Chest of Drawers (Model 812) by acclaimed French designer Andre Monpoix for Muebles T.V., circa 1955.
This highly collectible chest consists of a solid oak construction, black lacquered metal legs, and sleek chrome pulls. The top drawer is organized into compartments while the lower two drawers are lined with a soft blue-grey felt original to the piece.
This particular chest is an early prototype...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Extremely Rare Italian Rococo “Lacca Comodino”, 17th-18th Century, Venice
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Extremely rare Italian Rococo “Lacca Comodino”, 17th-18th century, Venice
Chamber pot lift-top bedside commode with polychrome painted decoration. This beautiful furniture has a lif...
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1690s Italian Rococo Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Antique Style Marble-Top Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French antique style marble-top chests with a white painted finish. Each chest have four pull out drawers, marble tops with gold handles and feet.
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1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely cassone with classical form, the beautiful figuring of the oak creates subtle, decorative patterning and the simple mouldings give a light, contemporary feel.
The rich, lustr...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Chest on Stand or Table Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and extremely rare 17th century William and Mary baroque olive oyster chest on stand or 'table box', circa 1675-1690.
The exquisite...
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Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive
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
Exceptional Josef Frank Chest of Drawers, Cabinet, Svenskt Tenn, Mahogany, Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful chest of drawers by Josef Frank, Mahogany and Brass pulls, six drawers. Cabinet has age-related wear. We will have it refinished for the buyer. Great piece of Swedish Moder...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Inlaid Kingwood French Louis XV Style Marble Top Marquetry Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style marble-top, inlaid marquetry two-drawer commode.
Category
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Maison Jansen, Commodes, Parcel Gilt, Painted Wood, Marble, France, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of attractive French commodes, circa 1950s, the white serpentine marble atop a white distress-painted and parcel-gilt conforming case, fitted with four graduating drawers decora...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
French 17th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century Louis XIV commode.
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Classic Midcentury Walnut 6 Drawer Chest, Stunning, Sculptural, Vaughan Designs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and rosewood 6 drawer chest with doors. Manufactured by Vaughan Designs, superior quality and construction,...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Commode Cassetone Chest of Drawers Italian Brescia Lombardy Walnut Carved Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This rare cassettone oozes charm and character. The carved decoration is particular to Brescia in Lombardy and the knobs are a rare feature carved as flowerheads to the petals behind...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Raymond Loewy Dresser Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century dresser chest designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co. in ebonized solid oak. This piece features four wide drawers with cast aluminum pulls.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Gio Ponti, Singer and Sons, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Chest, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Gio Ponti double dresser / chest labeled singer and Sons Model 2161
An iconic and rare double dresser / cabinet. Designed by Gio Ponti in his...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cabinet Designed by Edmund Spence
Located in Dallas, TX
A maple cabinet with brass inset handles. Designed by Edmund Spence.
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1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top looks great with little wear to the finish. I love the recessed pulls along the waln...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Stylish Mahogany Chifferobe, Chest, Dresser after Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Substantial solid mahogany dresser having cerused finish with fading black trim. The finish (original) shows some wear, and poor touch ups (see ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Chests in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian chests in the manner of Gio Ponti. Has the original brass handles and brass sabots. Chest has three pull-out drawers.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Crane & MacMahon Pyramid Front Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in Hanover, MA
Six-drawer bleached mahogany dresser with pillow pyramid-form drawer centers with inset green faux-leather detailing.
Made by Crane & MacMahon, St Mary’s OH, circa 1950. Triangle brand...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Seven-drawer chest made by hand with original solid wood structure of the 1950s. Coated in colored glass and profiles, handles and brass legs.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Pair of Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Planner Group Chest of Drawer Dressers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
These matching pair of solid maple three-drawer chests designed by Paul McCobb as part of his Planner Group. The handles are "T" bar metal pulls.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Bureaus Model Nr 50 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of bureaus model nr 50 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Frank Lloyd Wright Chest on Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frank Llyod Wright design chest on stand for Heritage Henredon Taliesin collection. Originally painted off white but newly refinished in a light grey lacquer chest sits on a separate...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rare John Keal Buffet or Credenza for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century Modern buffet or credenza by John Keal for Brown Saltman features three storage drawers and a cabinet behind a pair of double doors. The unit rests on a sculptured l...
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1950s American 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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