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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Federal
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Highboy Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern highboy dresser that features recessed drawer pulls, tapered legs, and a sleek Minimalist appearance. Please confirm it...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czech
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated with the w...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
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-Century Italian Sideboard / Commode by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, 1970's
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian mid-century sideboard / commode by Willy Rizzo from 1970's.
Doors and drawers are decorated with chrome handles.
Central part doors opens down.
Corners are with chrome detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish midcentury teak chest of drawers circa 1960.
Good quality midcentury chest from Denmark of small proportions, which ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
ITALIAN Mid Century MODERN Maple Long DRESSER / Vanity + Large Mirror, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Long Dresser + Large Mirror, c. 1960’s. This incredibly unique piece consists of a 7 drawer maple wood dresser with a faux pink marble protective top, two...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
With hand-painted faux bone drawer fronts and upper case, the three soft closing drawers each with modern stainless steel and acrylic handles. Raised on a stainless steel H form stre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
20th Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Original Gray Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers in walnut with original gray marble, with three drawers that have Florentine paper inside.
Natural color as per photos.
The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Murano Glass Covered Mid-Century Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, Italian, from the Veneto region, this nicely proportioned Italian vintage chest has been fully veneered with black and white s...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Pair 1950s Mid Century Modern Bachelors Chests/ Night Stands
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Mid Century Modern Large Bachelors Chests/ Night Stands. Beautiful brass hardware. Opens to reveal a full bank of drawers. Great elegant storage.
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1960s Omann Jun Palisander Chest Of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Palisander
Maitland-Smith Mid Century Coconut Shell Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome vintage chest of drawers crafted in polished coconut shells over a modern stylized traditional form with a serpentine front having three drawers clad in bronze with bronze h...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany 1950s English serpentine front 'tall boy' chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1950s mahogany veneered serpentine fronted, seven drawer 'tall boy' chest of drawers on a solid mahogany base with brass fittings. This piece is fitted with brass handles...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of lacquered wood chests of drawers by carlo De Carli for Sormani
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of lacquered wood chests of drawers model D154-L designed in 1967 by Carlo De Carli and produced by Sormani. Black cabinet lacquer in good condition, with micro surface scratche...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century 9 Drawer Dresser
By Jan Kuypers
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional nine drawer dresser, of solid teak wood construction, in clean original vintage condition. This exceptional dresser was designed by Jan Kuypers for Imperial...
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and Marble, 1972
Located in Berlin, DE
This fantastic Small Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Spruce and with round Marble Ball Feet was made around 1972.
The chest is in a great vintage condition.
A unique piece which is ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser by František Jirák, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-Century Modern walnut dresser by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra nabytok. Made in the former Czechoslovakia during the 1960´s. The dresser is a part of living set. The furniture is pri...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
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19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Steel Frame Dresser by George Nelson Associates (Yellow)
Located in 성동구, KR
Offered For Sale Is A Pair Of Circa 1950'S Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Chests From The Steel Frame Series By George Nelson For Herman Miller. These Brightly Colored Chests Are Pa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Large Midcentury Style Brass and Wood Imitation Chest of Drawer 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand-painted wood imitation Commode or chest of drawer, raised on brass support.
Decorated with amazing brass sculpture handles.
Handmade by a master artisan.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern gentleman's chest of drawers
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Lacquer
Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern walnut dresser high chest by Johnson for John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers from the 1950s with Contemporary Twist
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a remarkable piece of Italian craftsmanship from the 1950s, this vintage chest of drawers is a true testament to the era's exquisite design and high-level Italian craftsm...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted tall chest of drawers model M603 in mahogany with tapering legs and etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American 1950's (signed "CHARAK MODERN” ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edmond Spence Walnut Brass Two Part High Gentleman's Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 2 part chest on chest dresser by Edmund Spence MINT!
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
Offered is an excellent example of Asian mid-century modern design; a Black Mahogany chest from the 1960's. Feat...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Design 1950s Exotic Wood Chest of Drawers with Contemporary Flair
Located in Rome, IT
Discover a timeless piece of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite 1950s chest of drawers. Crafted from beautifully grained exotic wood, this piece embodies the essence of Italia...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Pair Ebonized Mahogany Mid Century Modern Deco Style Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Ring Pulls Ebonized Mahogany Mid Century Modern Deco Style Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Valet, France
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Raymond Loewy DF-2000 valet, France.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Plastic, Laminate, Wood
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...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Fifty Drawers Shop Counter, Display Sideboard 1958 de Coene, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chest of drawers by Philippe Neerman for De Coene, Belgium 1958 designed for the Library in Bruxelles. Beautiful solid furniture in oak with drawers an...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Chest of Drawers by Uniflex
By Uniflex
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage chest of drawers by Uniflex. This was made in England, it dates from the 1950-60’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful size....
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
1960s chest of drawers cabinet, brown wood
Located in Milano, IT
Cabinet with flap openings and drawer made of exotic wood veneer. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers by Lumini Collections
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Incredible unique design contemporary multicoloured Murano glass and brass chest of Drawers.
Chest of drawer with timber structure, covered in Murano glass, detailed in brass includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Bedside Table Nightstands in Bamboo, Rattan and Cane, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
a set of two bedside tables handmade in Italy between the 50s and 60s using natural fibers such as bamboo, rattan and thin cane for a perfect and chic Riviera style of the time.
Made...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
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
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
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England by Meredew, it dates from the 1950-60’s.
It is o...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Chests of drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and brass chests of drawers designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century chest of drawers with stained glass and six drawers with brass handles
Located in Premariacco, IT
Modern wooden chest of drawers with six wide and sturdy drawers, decorated with a very allegorical teal glass top that gives a 'fresh' and Mediterranean touch to the cabinet.
The ch...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Six-drawer bedroom chest of drawers in thuja burl with mirror and glass 1960s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Modern bedroom chest of drawers with double glass top, Italian manufacture circa 1960s.
The cabinet is rounded at the sides with a unique and finished design, very special is the do...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked
By John Stuart
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century walnut highboy dresser, solid and well made with attention to details. Book matched drawers, one piece veneer tops and sides, quality secondary woods and a nicely finis...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Leslie Diamond Conant Ball Five Drawer Birch Chest Dresser Modernmates
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid-Century Modern five-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers by Leslie Diamond for the Conant Ball "ModernMates" Collection. Circa 1950s. The chest features tapered block feet, deep drawers for maximum storage and recessed channel handles...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
mind-century commode with drawers by Alfred Hendrickx 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This decorative commode can be a nice fit to your living- or bedroom. It has 8 drawers each detailed with an aluminum knob. The red/brown color of the wood brings gives a warm and co...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage beech 1950s English 'tall boy' chest of drawers with brass handles
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1950s stained beech veneered seven drawer 'tall boy' chest of drawers on a solid beech base. This piece is fitted with brass handles and is in good vintage condition, when...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Mid 20th century Danish teak chest of drawers by Henning Jorgensen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century danish teak chest of drawers by Henning Jorgensen circa 1960.
Minimalist design by well known danish designer Henning Jorgensen, for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. Featur...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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
Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Walnut High Chest
By Thomasville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five drawers for storage, sculpted rosewood pulls, and a beautiful walnut fi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Walnut
American Federal Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Baltimore, circa 1835
Located in Miami, FL
From the Federal period, a very beautiful American Neoclassical chest of drawers in fine West Indies mahogany with two overhanging small drawers supported by turned and reeded column...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE
Custom designed and built dresser/chest of drawers by Hans Weiss, New York, 1960 for a an interior design project for ...
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1960s American 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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
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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