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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1990s
Palisander beside chest by Niels Clausen for N.C. Møbler
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare beside chest of drawers designed by Niels Clausen for N.C. Møbler. Made in Denmark, 1960s. The corpus is in original vintage condition with minor signs of wear. With manufactu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
1960's Italian Walnut & Sycamore Commode & Drybar
Located in Aspen, CO
1960's Italy Walnut & Sycamore Commode & Drybar Restored
Category
1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sycamore, Walnut
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960.
Unusual mid century chest of drawers that embraces the pine grain and colour rather than try and hide it. This model would have usually been painted over but is presented in a natural colour with polished finish.
Contrasting darker teak rectangular top. Fitted with 3 graduating drawers below each fitted with 2 oak handles...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Pine
Svend Langkilde Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in London, GB
Svend Langkilde - Chest of Drawers, c1960s
An exquisite chest of drawers made from solid and veneered rosewood, designed by Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company Langkilde ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950.
Stunning shaped chest of drawers very much in the art deco taste. 2 drawers below the top with a further ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Mid Century Paul McCobb Occasional Chest
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by American mid century designer Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons. Mahogany cabinet with solid brass legs and perfectly proportioned brass drawer pulls. An excellent ent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Authentic 3-drawer chest of drawers from the original Scandinavian manufacture of the 1960s.
Its design is distinctive, with a top featuring beveled corners and conical legs typica...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Black white lacquered chest of drawers with glass top 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Italian-made 1960s chest of drawers revisited in modern style.
In the top has a beautiful glass top with curved work on the front edges, note the brass handles and the capacious and...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut, Fir
6 drawers commode in gold wood by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Monaco, MC
Important 6 drawers commode designed by Paolo Buffa.
Golden oakwood, bronze handles, brass feet.
Italian work circa 1950
Hight feet and rounded notch under the deck.
More info...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Chest Lacquered in Ivory, circa 1963
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Exquisite Dorothy Draper Viennese collection chest professionally refinished in ivory lacquer and embellished with original acanthus leaf motif back plates. Brass hardware was profes...
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with three drawers and brass handles.
A piece of modern Scandinavian furniture with a retro feel.
The special burl wood,...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Svensk Fur two-door commode
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Two door dresser in pine by Svensk Fur.
Designer: Göran Malmvall.
Interior with removable drawers and shelves.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Curved parchment bedside tables by Aldo Tura for Tura Milano
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and very rare pair of curved nightstands designed by Aldo Tura and made by the Tura Milano company of the same name.
These two exceptional pieces represent the pinnacle...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome pair of Italian bedside chests, born in the mid 20th century, in a distressed rustic finish, fitted with one open shelf, over two dra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Model B96 Chest of Drawers, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyöt AB, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model B96 chest of drawers, design by Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyöt AB, 1930s, birch. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Cassettiera in pergamena di Aldo Tura per Tura Milano
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinaria e mozzafiato cassettiera in pergamena color grigio verde disegnata da Aldo Tura e prodotta da Tura Milano negli anni 70.
Molto rara in questo colore che le dona una bel...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Art Deco Walnut Wood Goat Skin and Brass Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Art Deco dresser from the first half of the last century. You can recognize his Italian style, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani. Precious materials that were used...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wood
American Walnut Block Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A gorgeous one-of-a-kind block front style chest of drawers in walnut. Quality is what describes this piece best. Handcrafted with attention to detail such as the 3-dimensional wood ...
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1940s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Curved parchment cabinet by Aldo Tura for Tura Milan 1960
By Aldo Tura
Located in Conversano, IT
Extraordinary and very rare curved furniture designed by Aldo Tura and made by the Tura Milano company of the same name.
This exceptional piece represents the pinnacle of Italian cra...
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1960s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful steel frame cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. All cabinets restored with maple drawer fronts and marble tops. Match...
Category
1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
French Faux Bamboo Secretaire à Abattant, or Drop Front Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French secrétaire à abattant, or drop front secretary desk, with the case made of birdseye maple veneer over solid oak and the faux bamboo details made of turned cherry wood. Four ...
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Mid-20th Century French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Verre Eglomise Double Dresser, Circa 1950
Located in Doylestown, PA
A whimsical verre eglomise double commode in the Hollywood Regency/Louis XV Style, circa 1950, decorated with reverse painted inset mirrors featuring white Clematis flowers and vines...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s with black painted legs.
An original, small chest of drawers also ideal as a bedside table. It is distinguished by the gilded metal handles on ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Wooden drawer used by old Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/Made in 1963/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a lacquerware craftsman's workbench made on January 8, 1963.
The production date is written on the back of the drawer.
This work drawer is a stand for applying red and black ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
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
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura brown goatskin parchment brass commode 1960s
By Aldo Tura
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fully restored chest of drawers by Tatra nábytok, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Tatra
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
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Nightstands 70s DalVera rattan bamboo with brass inserts
By Dal Vera
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Walnut
Pair Fornasetti Design Nightstands with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Pair Fornasetti Design Nightstands with Marble Tops. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs.
Width: 80cm / 31.5"
Depth: 43cm / ...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen Style, Russian Neoclassical, Large Commodes, Mahogany, Bronze
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Style, Russian Neoclassical, Large Commodes, Mahogany, Bronze
Large Russian Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chests, Dressers. These have to...
Category
1960s Neoclassical Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Oak
French Louis XVI Commode with Original Marble Top New Ebonized Mahogany Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Commode with its Original Marble Top. Our Old Plank Restoration Department removed the old tired lacquer, without the use of any harsh chemicals and applied an old s...
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1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, 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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Red Lacquer Commodes by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
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.
...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Rococo Style Painted French Blue Commode / Cabinet Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian Rococo style heavily carved commode in a French blue with ivory embellishments. The top is a hand painted faux marble. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers with Metal Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 4 drawers.
This chest of drawers is distinguished by the shape of the base that rests directly on the floor without the presence of legs. The linear struct...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
VINTAGE CIRCA 1940's MILITARY CAMPAIGN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE DRAWERS LOVELY
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage circa 1940s English Military Campaign bedside table sized lamp wine table.
A truly stun...
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1940s English Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted Super finish Black
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian dresser renovated to super condition in super finish black to the highest standard. Fine moldings around drawers and fittings in solid brass. Marble top
Width 86 cm / 33....
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fornasetti Design Three Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs.
Width: 70cm / 27.6"
Depth: 38cm / 15"
Height: 75...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Intricately Carved Oak Victorian Chest of Drawers Sideboard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully carved impressive Victorian oak dresser or sideboard having lots of storage including two top drawers, two paneled doors with interior storage, and one large bottom drawe...
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1940s American Victorian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Gustavian Style Washed Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic Gustavian style cabinet in an off white washed finish. Acquired from the collection of the iconic Designer Lars Bolander.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Teak
Industrial Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Brutalist Raw Poplar Sideboard
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare sideboard was made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. It is finished with poplar wood with strong and irregular graining and a characteristic, earthy color, where browns and ...
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1960s Scandinavian Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Poplar
Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s.
This chest of drawers with square, minimal lines features three lockable drawers with a ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptionally Decorative 1930s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Unusual Pale Blue Colour.
This piece is clearly inspired by the past. The gilt brass hardware employed through...
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1930s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
Milling Road French Regency Chest of Drawers
By Milling Road
Located in Portland, OR
French Regency chest of drawers by Milling Road a division of Baker Furniture. Finely crafted of maple in Italy and featuring a heavily distressed...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
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
Materials
Pine
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Four dovetailed drawers with brass details, and t...
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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent with ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Classical Style Four Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Painted Mahogany Four Drawer Server or Dresser in the classic style. Graduated drawers that slide easily. Distressed finish with wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Teak
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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