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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Victorian
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

Mid Century Two-Drawer Mahogany Commode Console By Paul Frankl, c1940s
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

19th Century French inlaid mahogany 6 drawer inlaid chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french inlaid mahogany 6-drawer inlaid chest, circa 1830. Early 19th century inlaid french mahogany 6-drawer chest with inlaid turned columns. Profusely inlaid on all s...
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Satinwood

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 Modern Chest of Drawers in Hardwood by Cimo, Brazil
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

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

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Steel

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

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Brass

Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
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. A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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

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Wood, Mirror

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 Modern Teak Highboy Dresser, 1950s
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage 1950s mid-century modern highboy dresser features six locking (no key) drawers with sculpted cup pulls and superb dovetail joinery. Constructed of hardwood and teak vene...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Antique Victorian Flame Mahogany Swell Front Mirrored Chest of Drawers c1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian dresser offers flame mahogany construction in swell front form with beveled marble top over four long drawers with flan...
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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

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Bronze

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

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Brass, Iron

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

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Iron

19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1880. Great quality tall chest of drawers often known as a seminere chest as it has 7 drawers. Shaped walnut top surface with matching coloured sides which provide a delightful contrast to the lighter burr drawers...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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Glass, Wood

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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!
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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

Vintage Chest of Drawers 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

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Wood

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

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Birch

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!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Midcentury Dry Bar/ Cabinet, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dry bar, Bytom furniture factory, Poland, 1960s Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut Dimensions: Height 79 cm width 80 cm depth 42 cm.
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1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut Commode by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Small walnut wood chest of drawers with metal details from the 1960s. Designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini. Some stains on the metal and dents on the wooden to...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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

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Brass

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

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Beech

Classy and Stylish Italian 1970's Chest of Drawers Vanity and Writing Desk
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the "Unending" by Ernesto Radaelli – A Timeless Masterpiece of Multifunctional Elegance! Are you in search of a truly exquisite and versatile piece of furniture that sea...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Victorian Brass Bound Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb gentleman’s Victorian brass bound campaign chest in mahogany. The chest splits into two sections, the upper displaying a caddy top and two long drawers. The lower also feat...
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Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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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

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Brass

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

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Steel, Chrome

Antique English Chest of Drawers Burl Mahogany Victorian Dresser Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Chest of Drawers Burl Mahogany Victorian Dresser Cabinet. Direct from England, a superb 19th century chest of drawers. Classic ...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

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

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Thomasville Walnut High Chest
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

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Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

19th Century Teak Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
An English 19th-century campaign chest in two parts with removable feet in teak. The chest has two short drawers, a deep second draw below, and two long drawers to the bottom half. ...
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Late 19th Century British High Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked
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

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Metal

Italian mid-century chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century chest of drawers for tailoring by Filofort, 1940s. Chest of drawers with rectangular wooden base. The frontal part of the drawers is inclined. On the drawers and ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Wellington Chest of 7 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany wellington chest of 7 drawers having a quality mahogany rectangular shaped top above 7 mahogany lined drawers with original turned mahogany knobs, ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

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

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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

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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

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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

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Steel

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

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Elm

Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests 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

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Walnut

Henredon Artefacts Campaign Collection Oak and Brass Bedside Chest Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Nice Henrendon fine furniture oak and brass bedside chest nightstand form the n Artefact collection / good vintage condition. Some wear on top...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

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Teak

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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Brass, Iron

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

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Brass

Early Widdicomb Victorian Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1870
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Victorian carved walnut three-drawer commode or chest of drawers By Widdicomb USA, Circa 1870 Measures: 29.5"W x 16.5"D x 28.5"H. Good original vintage condit...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Captain Rogerson's Campaign Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful one-piece painted pine campaign chest of diminutive proportions. The campaign chest belonged to Captain Rogerson of the Cardigan Artillery. The Cardigan Artillery regul...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Mahogany

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

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Teak

Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
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 ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood

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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