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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
Teak Tall Chest of Drawers, Model BM64 by Børge Mogensen, C. 1960- Two Available
Located in North Miami, FL
Desirable teak tallboy chests with inset brass handles, designed by Børge Mogensen (Model Bm-64) in 1957 and manufactured by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen, in Denmark, circa 1960. Four n...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century chest of drawers in mahogany burl and glass
Located in Premariacco, IT
Modern bedroom chest of drawers made of mahogany burl, 1950s Italian production of high quality and workmanship.
The cabinet is made of mahogany with a distinctive worked and decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Near pair of Danish 1970s teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Near pair of Danish 1970s teak chest of drawers circa 1970.
Here we have a near pair of danish teak chests. These have always been together as they were both in the same condition ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
HERITAGE HENREDON Walnut Mid 20th Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern style chest of drawers by Heritage Henredon, a collaboration between Henredon and Drexel Heritage. Walnut with brass & walnut hardware, solid edge to the to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish, very well made and very practical Danish vintage teak chest of drawers, dating from the 1960’s.
This is of superb quality, it...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th century Danish mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality Scandinavian mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950.
Good quality piece of furniture fitted with 4 graduating drawers. All fitted with shaped brass handles.
Fluted deta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Comò anni 50-60, in teak impiallacciato e vetro, marrone
Located in Milano, IT
Comò, Legno impiallacciato Teak, piano in vetro retro trattato.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Selettiva di Cantù, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Selettiva di Cantù, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Brass Chest of Drawers by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic mid century chest of three drawers crafted in a sleek modern form entirely clad in brass with a hip acid washed finish featuring Chinese characters as drawer pulls signifying th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and metal chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two doors with recessed wooden pulls, two large hidden drawers, three more larger drawer...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Burl Olive Wood Italian Two Drawer Lift Top Night Stand Cabinet End Table MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Olive Wood Italian Two Drawer Lift Top Night Stand Cabinet End Table MINT!
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Burl, Walnut
Pair of Paul Frankl Four-Drawer Chests for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
HOLIDAY SALE 27 November through 15 December 2023
Pair of 1950s four-drawer chests with distinctive polished brass "X" drawer pulls.
Produced by Brown Saltman.
Can be used when ov...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Commode, Designed by Jiri Jiroutek, 1960's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Oakwood
The body was cleaned and oiled,
hard wax oil
Good Original Condition
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Midcentury F. Graffi for Home Torino Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy, 60s
By Carlo Graffi
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant chest of drawers with four capacious drawers, with inclined fronts to facilitate opening. The recently restored piece of furniture, by Carlo Graffi for Home Torino, an Italia...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Restored Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Walnut and Green Stain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with our beautifully restored chest of drawers, a testament to the timeless design and craftsmanship of the era. This exquisite piece, int...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, in the manner of Jean-Charles Moreux. This architectural chest features eight dovetailed drawers with their original bronz...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Jack Van Der Molen, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed by Jack Van Der Molen and produced by Jamestown Lounge Co, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Maitland Smith Rush and Leather Clad Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Maitland Smith Rush and Leather Clad Chest. Leather clad studded construction with natural rush covering. Raised on brass studded bun feet.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Rush
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive. Manufacture by Kittinger.
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tall Mid-Century Modern Chest with Greek Key motive.
Manufacture by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Natural fiber rope chest of drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning handmade chest of drawers on natural fiber rope. The combination of design and simplicity brings you closer to the nature. 4 drawers come with large room for storage. Rare e...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rope
Italian Walnut Chest of Drawers, Original from 1950, with Gray Marble, Drawers
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian walnut chest of drawers, original from 1950, with gray marble, with 4 drawers, very sturdy.
Coming from a Florentine country villa.
This is a very useful and capacious piece ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company. The restored case has more depth and clarity to the finish than the original factory finish.
The block carved tiki handles provide a striking contrast to the book matched walnut case. The original signature Bassett Mayan” Collection...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Edmond Spence Wavy Front Nightstands in Birch
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century (1940s) wave front birchwood nightstands with two drawers in a birchwood case resting on four tapered angled legs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Fuirniture Co. dresser or chest of drawers in dark stained walnut with four circular woven rattan handles and brass end caps ending on tapering b...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Tambour Door Vanity
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century tambour door vanity
This vanity measures: 49.75 wide x 20 deep x 58.5 inches high, with a chair clearance...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Cerused and Brass Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage chest of drawers / tall dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. This beautiful chest of drawers features four large pull-out dovetailed drawers, all i...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Raymond Loewy, 2 "Df2000" Model Storage Units, Produced by Doubinsky Frères 1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Raymond Loewy, 2 "DF2000" model storage units, produced by Doubinsky Frères in the 1960s.
2 are available, the price is for 1 piece of furniture.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Laminate, Wood
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Chest Of Drawers or Credenza
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Paul McCobb for Winchendon Twenty Drawer Chest Of Drawers or Credenza, USA 1960s. Paul McCobb (1917-1969) was an American furniture and industrial designer who gained prominence in t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Restored Mid-Century Walnut Chest of Drawers with Brushed Steel Moldings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delve into the realm of mid-century elegance with our meticulously handcrafted walnut chest of drawers, a piece that stands as a testament to skilled craftsmanship and timeless desig...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of Paul McCobb 1503 Planner Group Maple & Black Two Drawer Chests
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group by Winchendon maple nightstands, cabinets, chests, end tables, 1950's. Featuring Model 1503 ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
1970s Maple Cabinet or Chest Of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable bleached mahogany chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1940s.
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Storage unit with front in grinded wood
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2463
Storage unit with front in grinded wood and two drop-down shelves with interiors in blond maple and a ground glass top.
Two drawers and elegant feet with brass tips.
Itali...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Asian Modern Low Profile Black Lacquer Side Tables / Chests -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century modern low profile black lacquer side tables or chests. Each has a draw leaf writing surface. The lacquer finish is vintage. They are unmarked and in ve...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Highly Polished Mid Century Chest of Drawers-Pair Available
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
A spectacular, highly polished midcentury chests of drawers. The drawers are graduated from narrow to a wide drawer are the bottom. Bench made. Luci...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Pair of High Chests by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of high chests designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture were produced in the 1950s. Standing the test of time, the craftsmanship of...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Jay Spectre American Modern White Oak and Chrome Ribbed Chest of Drawers
By Jay Spectre
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern white oak chest of drawers with a "ribbed" design drawer pulls for three upper drawers and four lower drawers, resting on a...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Oak Niguel Dresser by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 6-drawer Niguel dresser features 6 drawers, brass cap feet, and brass inlaid details.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach ou...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Bleached Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern bleached mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware. Circa 1945. Partial label inside top drawer.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pierre Cardin signed commode black lacquered and brass 1980s
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless Pierre Cardin vintage piece made in the 1980s, this French commode feels imposing and glamourous, with a playful mix of straight lines and rounded shape, and brass handles...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Sliding Door Credenza with Early Branded Signature
Located in Ferndale, MI
From the Paul McCobb Modular Planner Group line of Winchendon Furniture. Solid maple cabinet holds three drawers on one side single drawer with adj...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests / Nightsands.
Each chest measures 15.5 D X 43.25 W X 28.25 H
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Oak, Rattan and Cane Campaign Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Mid-Century French 3-Drawer Shaped Chest with White Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century mahogany chest / sideboard with three upper drawers with brass drawer pulls above three hinged door cabinets supporting a shaped...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A caved solid oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers in Teak Wood of Danish Design From The 1960's
Located in Lejre, DK
A teak dresser of Danish design from the 1960s is a lovely example of mid-century modern furniture style that is still popular today.
The teak wood is known for its natural beauty, ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Sligh Furniture American Modern Chest of Drawers / Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American Modern (1950s) nightstands / chests with a blond wood veneer, one shallow three compartment drawer and three deeper drawers below with decorative slat fr...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Walnut Asian Influenced Chest of Drawers
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced Mid-Century chest of drawers, unbranded, similar quality to Thomasville. Walnut with brass hardware, burl accent to top drawer, rattan acccent to middle drawer, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Walnut 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
Materials
Brass
Drexel "Sun Coast Collection" Six Drawer Dresser by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern 6 Drawer dresser in the "Sun Coast Collection" for Drexel Furniture designed by Kipp Stewart. Circa 1959. Cherry, sits on a ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic chest of drawers was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished with teak wood with regular grain and a warm, brown color. The chest of drawers has four wide drawe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
An Henredon custom Folio one fruitwood chest of drawers in very good vintage condition. Features 2 smaller top drawers, a two door cabinet and 3 large ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid century furniture. Rectangular top with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Dresser with 5 Drawers, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Chest of drawers.
Each of the 5 drawers has a full-length bamboo handle that gives a special, decorative look to the cabinet.
This piec...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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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