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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest: Enduring Style & Sophistication
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rediscover the elegance of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers, meticulously revived by our skilled craftsmen to its former glory. Crafted from premium waln...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers with cerused detailing designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Oak cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
The long square legs give the entire structure a sense of lightness.
Its compact dimensions make it ideal for use in the entryway or as a surface for small objects.
If the space in...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Teak
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and iron chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
1960s Italian Sideboard/Chest of Drawers in High Gloss Finish with Glass Top and
Located in Praha, CZ
- Birch finish
- Good original condition
- The part of the right side has been repaired before
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Palisander
Set of four decorative Maison Regain pine chest of drawers and bench
Located in Valby, 84
Set of three separate chests of drawers and a pine bench all by Maison Regain, meticulously fashioned from solid pine. The artistry is evident in the tapered edges, showcasing an ex...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Chest of Drawers or Commode, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo dresser with 7 drawers and glass top from 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bamboo, Wicker
Chest of Drawers or Night Stands or Dresser, Florence Knoll for Knoll Teak Black
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Minimalist dresser / night stand by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1950s. A rare early design of Florence and hard to find. The curved grip less drawers combined with the Minimalist bla...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish rosewood chest of drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: rosewood
Simensions: height: 48 cm, width: 100 cm, depth: 43 cm.
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1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest or bedside chest
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid birch, wit...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of sideboards, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of sideboards.
Made with pine.
Handcrafted iron work.
Circa 1960, Italy.
Very good vintage condition.
Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is a design movement in interior, product, graphic design, architecture, and urban development that was popular from roughly 1945 to 1969, during the post–World War II period. The term was used descriptively as early as the mid-1950s and was defined as a design movement by Cara...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Mid-Century Series "Fitting" by Piarotto Wooden Chest of Drawers Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with six large drawers, in wood with aesthetic perimeter finishes and large shaped handles in gilded metal. Upper surface with leaning glass...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
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
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Marble
8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This chest of 8 drawers by Borge Mogensen is in very nice original condition and has original brass pulls.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Vintage Danish Rosewood Drawer Units by Stil i Stål Denmark, 1960s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Rosewood Drawer Units by Stil i Stål Denmark, 1960s. Set of 2.
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern pedestal cabinets with three drawers each m...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
1960's Vintage Tall Chest of Drawers by Kanges U.S.A.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Traditional Vintage Tall Exotic Walnut Chest of Drawers. Manufactured by Kanges and excellent quality workmanship. Please look closely at pictures, very good interior storage.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Chest of Drawers, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two chest of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. The drawers are sold together.
Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Lingerie Chest by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern tall chest of drawers by Drexel for their 'Barbados' collection. Featuring brass hardware and accents, giving a campaign style.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rolf Middleboe for Tranekær Pine Parquetry Chest, 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey into a world where Scandinavian craftsmanship meets artful design with the Rolf Middleboe for Tranekær Pine Four-Drawer Chest. Hailing from the vibrant 1970s, this piece is a...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Mid-Century Rosewood Dresses by E. Jensen & J. Andersen for Westergaard Mobelfab
By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik, E. Jensen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Dresser designed by Eric Jensen and Juul Andersen for Westergaard Mobelfabrik in the 1960s in Denmark. The dresser consists of four drawers and has contoured handles. A piece of fur...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
CASSETTIERA Vintage vimini e bambu' Anno 1970
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Questa bellissima cassettiera vintage in vimini e bambù risale all'anno 1970.
E' realizzata in legno rivestito da una trama in rattan e le manigl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
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
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech, partially stained black. Clean lines with rounded corners, legs embossed with strip...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s.
This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard model No. 385 Entre 3B, Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The dresser features six drawer...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Mel Smilow, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Mel Smilow
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut chest of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers with Travertine Top by Gerry Zanck for Gregori
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s chest of drawers designed by Gerry Zank for Gregori. This piece has a bleached walnut veneer and a beautiful travertine top. It features seven drawers with patinated brass pu...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Travertine
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
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Mahogany
1960s Upcycled Chest of Drawers with Mirror, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/Very good original condition with minor signs of use
- The hairpin iron legs were added afterwards
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mirror
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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Set of Walnut Cabinets by Kipp Stewart, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Elevate your interior with the timeless allure of these exquisite Walnut cabinets, masterfully crafted by the renowned Kipp Stewart for Drexel in the mid-20th century. Embodying the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
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
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
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1960.
Good quality chest of drawers by well known maker smf bodafors of sweden. Fitted with 3 graduating doors all vene...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Two-Drawer Mahogany Commode Console By Paul Frankl, c1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of mid-century modern history. This stunning Mahogany and Nickel 2-Drawer Console Table, expertly designed by the celebrate...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Nickel
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
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Wood
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
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Metal
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
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Walnut
Ziricote Veneer 5-Drawer Storage Chest
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
The five superimposed sliding drawers ventilate the volumes of this modern and chic model which finds its roots in the 70s. The rounded angles and the curvature of the turned legs br...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Ziricote
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!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Aluminum
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
1960’s Danish palisander double chest of drawers by HU
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1960's Danish made palisander chest of drawers.
Beautiful 1960s chest of drawers designed by Poul Hundevad for HU. In Denmark danish control.
4 graduating drawers on each side. Ba...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Maison Regain, circa 1970, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Mid-Century chest of drawers by Maison Regain.
Very decorative.
Made with elm.
Circa 1970, France.
Very good vintage condition.
Very decorative cabinet executed in solid elm. The com...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Elm
BM 64 "tall boy" in teak by Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 64 tall chest of drawers in teak by Børge Mogensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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
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Mirror, Maple
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine quality swedish chest which offers the best of both worlds with drawers and cupboard space. Chest fitted with 3 central gr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Chest of Drawers in Elm by Maison Regain
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maison Regain, sideboard, elm, France, 1970s
A beautiful cabinet or small sideboard created by Maison Regain in the 1970s. This piece is equipped with three drawers. This simplisti...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Elm
Mid-century Modern Chest of Drawers in Hardwood by Cimo, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chest of drawers in Brazilian Rosewood (known as Jacaranda) and Rosewood veneer. It consists of 4 drawers resting in four delicate legs. What makes this piece are the wood patterns displaying colorful veins. This gorgeous piece is showcased in our showroom next to JD movies...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Hardwood
Furniture with compass foot, French Reconstruction 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Occasional oak furniture dating from the French Reconstruction, 1950. On a compass base is positioned a drawer unit, topped with a newspaper compartment. At the base is a slatted she...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Mid Century Modern X Pulls Dresser c. 1950s
Located in Denville, NJ
We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives at our warehouse to streamline operations and focus on restoration for current orders. This also enables us to maintain a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Small Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Small Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Vintage Danish chest of drawers produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark as part of the FM Reol System. Designe...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Square Green Color Glass and Brass Commode and Chests of Drawer, 2000
Located in Rome, IT
An unmistakable piece of furniture due to its green color, it exemplifies timeless design and exceptional craftsmanship. With the unique characteristics of fluted glass and meticulou...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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