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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1920s
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 52" Wide X 20" Deep X 43" Tall
This gorgeous chest was made by Herman Miller in the early 20th...
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1920s American Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique military campaign chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920-30’s.
It is of superb quality and is a great size, the...
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1920s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique Georgian style burr walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is a useful size with lots ...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Dimensions : 45" Wide X 31.5" Tall X 20.25" Deep
This gorgeous kingwood marble top commode was made in Fr...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Art Deco 1920's Chest of Two Drawers Walnut and Satinwood with Ebonised Inlay
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco two drawer chest on tapered legs. Australian walnut veneered with ebonised and satinwood inlay and original brass handles with ivorine shell detail.
All of our furnitur...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Chest of drawers in oak and wicker – France 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of drawers in oak veneer with wicker decoration on the front of the drawers.
France c.1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Handsome Harvey Probber Small Chest Night Stand Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber small chest or night stand with Brass ring pulls. This chest measures 25.5"t x 24"w x 18"d
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s.
Global front door shipping available.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Vintage Freestanding Walnut Chest Geometric Pattern circa 1925 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage freestanding chest or commode with 4 ( four ) drawers from various walnut veneers in geometric pattern Vienna circa 1925.
An amazing and great new arrival, this ches...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
British Vintage Dressing Chest in Oak, 1920s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality, 1920's oak dressing chest
Complete with a mirror and barley twist supports and legs
There are three drawers altogether
The matching wardrobe and bed is available...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted high chest of drawers in mahogany with etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed "Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality American Made Inlaid Walnut William and Mary Style Tall Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic cabinet made in Rockford, Illinois during the greatest time of American furniture companies that really made innovative and incredible replicas of some of the wor...
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1920s American William and Mary Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A charming antique walnut chest of drawers, made in England and dating from around the 1920-30’s.
It is of very small proportions, perfect for use as a bedside chest or occasional s...
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1920s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Inlaid and Painted Rosewood and Palisander Genoese Dresser, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Genoese chest of drawers of the mid-twentieth century. Italian dresser finely inlaid in rosewood and palisander with carved, painted and gilded wooden frames. Furniture with three dr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Walnut, Maple, Beech Italian Louis XIV Style Dresser, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small Italian commode from the 20th century. Furniture inlaid wood in walnut, maple, beech and fruitwood of beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Chest of drawers equipped with two dra...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A smart and very useful pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1950’s.
They are of super quality and are a great...
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1950s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Italian Rococo Paint Decorated Creme and Giltwood Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Painted. 3 drawers. 32 1/4" h x 49 1/4" w x 22"d.
Condition
Paint loss. Chips in wood on one foot which can be repaired if you ask us. Scratches. Oxidation to drawer pulls. Paint bub...
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1950s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 2 French Vintage Rosewood Marquetry and Marble Bedside Tables
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 Vintage French Louis XV Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands from the 50s
Cabinet Maker Masterpiece - Wonderful Rosewood Marquetry with floral Inlay Work.
Equipped wit...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Hickory Manufacturing, Chests of Drawers, Hickory, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and hickory chests of drawers produced by Hickory Manufacturing, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Lowboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique burr walnut lowboy chest of drawers. This was made in England, it is in the classic Queen Anne style and dates from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstandi...
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1920s British Queen Anne Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Inlaid Veneered Wood Italian Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian commode from the mid-20th century. High quality furniture in Louis XV style inlaid and veneered in walnut, rosewood, maple, walnut and fruitwood. Chest of drawers with three ...
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1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Commode, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid 20th century. Wavy and rounded piece of furniture, richly inlaid in walnut, burl, maple and beech wood. Small chest of drawers of nice size and ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Commode, 1950s, Sweden
Located in Brussels, BE
This elegant commode is from Sweden and dates from the 1950s. The modernist details are in the handles of the commode and the feet. The decorative brass fixtures contrasts with the s...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group Mahogany and Brass Five-Drawer Chest / Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Mccobb Calvin Group five-drawer chest (model 1003) manufactured by Directional Furniture (ca. early 1950s, USA).
Composed of a stained mahogany chest with brass tear-drop pulls ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Floral Etched Glass Italian Louis XV Style Mirrored Commodes Circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine and very glamorous pair of Louis XV style Italian -made Murano style small commodes or nightstands. This piece is in good condition with minor signs of age including p...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique burr walnut chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s.
The quality is fantastic, this is a useful and com...
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1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Venetian Commode, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small Venetian commode from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and hand painted wood with very pleasant floral decorations. Commode equipped with two front drawers ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gorgeous and rare "Serena "chest of drawers mod. Serena in walnut wood, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955, Italy.
Signed piece.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Paul Mccobb for Calvin Linear 3 Piece Mid Century Modern Vanity Chest Set
By Paul McCobb
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
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern chest of drawers from Rud Rasmussen, 1950’s Denmark
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful chest of drawers in varnished mahogany produced by Rud. Rasmussens. Exceptional Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Condition
Good, age related wear and marks
Dimensions
height: ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mahogany chest of drawers with burgundy glass top 1950s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Refined 1950s Art Deco chest of drawers or sideboard upholstered in mahogany burl with carved profiles and rose brass bow handles.
The burgundy glass top is vintage original, note t...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Cherry Red Parchment Chest of 14 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Meda, MB
This Art Deco chest of drawers was produced in Italy in the 1950s.
The structure is in black lacquer, while the 14 drawers are covered with cherry red parchment.
The top is in black...
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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
Credenza La Permanente Mobili Cantù in palissandro e marmo
Located in Conversano, IT
Straordinaria credenza con specchiera degli anni 50 prodotta dalla nota azienda italiana La Permante Mobili Cantù.
Oggetto stupendo realizzato in palissandro, con maniglie e dettagli...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique French Kingwood Marble Top Dresser Chest Server Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Stunning Antique French Kingwood Marble Top Dresser Chest Server Commode
Dimensions : 52 Wide X 23.5 Deep X 37 Tall
This stunning marble top commode was made in France in the 1920...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Italian Kingwood Marble Top Bronze Mounted Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers
Dimensions : 40" Wide X 19" Deep X 32" Tall
This gorgeous marble top commode was made in Italy in the L...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood
Dresser with mirror Years 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with mirror, walnut veneer wood, back-treated glass top. Good conditions.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stained Glass, Nutwood
1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford
Located in Long Branch, NJ
1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford
Dimensions : 44" Wide X 22" Deep X 35" Tall
Very nice inlaid server made in the 1920's by Rockford furni...
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1920s American Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Silver Leaf Black Lacquer Cinguini attributed Dorothy Draper Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly magical pair of American design. These commodes are most likely designed by Cinguini for Dorothy Draper, one of America's most famous and beloved designed of the mid ...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut dresser with rosewood handle and brass feet. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers - display cabinet, France, around 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers with glass sides, France, early 20th century.
Dimensions: height 101 cm / width 112 cm / depth 48 cm
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Marble Top Louis XV Style Carved Circassian Walnut Buffet Chest Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Marble Top Louis XV Style Carved Circassian Walnut Buffet Chest Commode
Dimensions : 55" Wide X 22" Deep X 37" Tall
This gorgeous marble top commode was made in France in th...
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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO CHEST OF DRAWERS
A French Art Deco Chest produced in France around 1925, it has four concave drawers with silvered pull handles, it has been carefully restored and fu...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Industrial chest of drawers, 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial chest of drawers from the 1950s. The cabinet is made of pine wood with an iron base. All drawers are made with dovetail joints.
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1950s French Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Widdicomb, Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
Located in Elshout, NL
No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen
Special small sideboard with four drawers No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1940 Danish cabinetmaker, archival chest in solid patinated oak and brass hinges
Located in København K, 84
Mid-20th century Danish craftsmanship, one cannot overlook the exquisite elegance and sacral allure embodied within the masterful work of a 1940s Danish cabinetmaker. This archival c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dresser from S.A.F.F.A, 1950s
By Saffa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Set of maple and myrtle briar dressers and nightstands. Brass tips and handles. Retro-treated glass top from the Gris company of Varedo. Very interesting; under the top there are mar...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Spinelli & Anzani 1950s Bedside Tables
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Spinelli & Anzani 1950s bedside tables
Intact and in good condition, glass top (one replaced).
Small signs of aging that do not affect the beauty of these Italia...
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1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
André Arbus Rare and Important Semanier with Stunning Inlays 1950s
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important semanier with drop down front at top, in cherry with impressive inlays and exquisite brass pulls and trim, by André Arbus, France 1950's. Drop down compartment at ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French marble top chest. This was made in France and dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of great quality and is a lovely size, perfect for use as a bedside ches...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Regency Chest Drawers Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Walnut Regency style Bow Chest of Drawers.
This Pretty Chest of Drawers is Raised upon Splay Feet and Features a Shaped Frieze.
The Chest of Drawers Having 4 Mahogany Lined Graduated...
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1920s Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair Mid Century 5 Drawer Chests Fir Wood Cool Iron Wire Legs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location.
Pair Mid Century Modern Five Drawer Chests.
Fir Wood Construction on Iron Wire Legs.
Made by Aristo Bilt.
Minim...
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1950s Adirondack Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wrought Iron
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Stunning walnut Dunbar chest designed by Edward Wormley. Four large scale drawers. Legs feature Japanese style- studio/ craftsman details. Leather wrapped handles (dark brown) show s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fornasetti Design Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs.
Width: 66cm / 26.0"
Depth: 35cm / 13.8"
Height: ...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Swedish Black Lacquer Commode
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with three drawers on four tapered brass feet. Each drawer features a brass-outlined escutcheon and ring pulls. Bearing Nordiska Kompaniet label.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cassettiera retrò con maniglie in metallo
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile vintage con 5 cassetti dall’impugnatura dorata.
L'essenza del minimalismo scandinavo è catturata in questa cassettiera in teak, un gioiello degli anni '50 e '60 dalle linee sq...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of Art Deco burr walnut bedside cabinets. They were made in England, they date from the 1920-30’s.
The quality is outstanding, they have stunn...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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