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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Danish Midcentury Commode in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Commodes 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

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 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

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

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

Pair of Italian Midcentury Nightstands in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of remarkable bedsides rosewood in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

John Keal for Brown Saltman Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century Modern mahogany highboy dresser with four drawers and maker's mark.   
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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 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

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

Pair of Nightstands in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of remarkable bedsides rosewood in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s. The same set includes the dressing table with the mirror, but the two nightstands are also sold individually.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest of Drawers for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Very much considered a Danish design classic now, the range of case pieces designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard are an extremely successful study in simple but graceful f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

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

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

1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Wood, Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian 1960s commode, sideboard, credenza, buffet or chest of drawers in elegant and classic wood in its natural graining with gilt brass details such as the drawers handl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Danish Dressing Table in Navy Blue Leather and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing table, leather, glass, wood, Denmark, 1940s. With a dark blue leather surface with red lines this dressing table has a rare texture and appearance. The front with two stora...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Glass, Wood

1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Heritage Henredon Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Weymouth, MA
Vintage Heritage Henredon Mid-Century Modern walnut chest of drawers. Five drawers with brass accents on drawer pulls and four splayed feet..
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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

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

Danish Small Chest of Drawers File Cabinet Made from Oak Midcentury Modern 1960s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-century Scandinavian small chest of drawers made from oak with a beautiful warm patina. It’s most like made in Denmark. Manufactured ca 1960s. The front of the drawers and the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 Rosewood tallboy chests, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosew...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak 72-Drawer Library Card Catalog Cabinet, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern 72-Drawer library card catalog cabinet USA, Circa 1950s Oak, with brass hardware, metal drawer interiors, and three pull-out writing tablets. Measures: 39.25"W x 19.5"D x 53.5"H. Drawer interiors:: 5"W x 14"D x 3.5"H. Good vintage condition. Would make an excellent parts cabinet or art supply cabinet.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Teak wooden chest of drawers by Poul Volther by Munch Mobler, Denmark
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
DesignVintage Design vintage is a term that is music to the ears of lovers of timeless beauty and craftsmanship. This is not just about style, but also about a legacy of quality and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Heywood Wakefield Sculptura Maple Vanity with Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautifully restored Midcentury Heywood Wakefield Sculptura vanity with mirror crafted of solid maple with three drawers and glass shelf, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cut Glass, Mirror, Maple

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 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

Kai Winding Small Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Dronten, NL
Rosewood sideboard designed by Kai Winding, produced by Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik. The piece has 2 inside drawers with an opening, very suitable for high end stereo equipment storag...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

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

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

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

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of Drawers in Rosewood & Brass Details, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Chest of drawers in rosewood with brass handles, finials and details. Black glass top. 1950s, slight wear due to age and use. Signs of wear on glass. Packaging with bubble wrap and c...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Small vintage cabinet with three drawers, the first of which has a lock. Embellished with gilded metal handles and wooden legs painted black. This chest of drawers can be used in any...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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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