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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1950s
Pair of Art Deco Style Bernhardt Commode Chests or Nightstands
By Bernhardt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of rich mahogany veneered commodes, chest of drawers, or nightstands made by Bernhardt. The three drawer chests feature parchment style leather wrapped fronts with nick...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
MidCentury Macassar and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Perfect bedroom dresser all refinement and style both for the size of the entire design and for the utmost care taken for its entire finish.
A simple square design welcomes a Macass...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Macassar
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired.
A stellar ex...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Petite chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of cherry wood that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are two do...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
Located in Rovereta, SM
Carlo De Carli (Milan, 1910 - 1999) Drawer chest model D154 in white lacquered wood, brass knobs and prongs Manufacturing Sormani, Italy, 1963
Italian Mid-Century Dresser by the fa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baroque-style Chest of Drawers in Anthracite Grey
Located in Greding, DE
Large Baroque-style chest of drawers with three drawers and a curved front. The chest of drawers stands on wide profiled feet and is decorated with carved panelled decorations. The b...
Category
Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand ' Les Arcs'
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Rare Vintage chest of drawers by Charlotte Perriand, as Used in the Iconic Les Arcs Ski-Resort.
This remarkable vintage cabinet, crafted by the legendary Charlotte Perriand and onc...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique George I Style burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George I style burled wood chest of drawers, circa 1910. With a slightly rectangular top with molded front and side edges, two top drawers over 3 lower drawers all with brass tear dr...
Category
1910s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 2 French Antique Marble and Mahogany Marquetry Nightstands-Set of 2 Marb
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 French Antique Louis XVI Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands from the 20s
2 different Cabinet Maker Masterpieces , which we offer as a Pair.
1) Solid Mahogany Bedsid...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Acacia and Walnut Wood Three Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company, Acacia wood and walnut wood three drawer commode. The front of the commode is adorned with raised octagonal shapes, four complete and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury, Maple Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Meredew, 1960s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid century Italian style maple tallboy chest of drawers - from the quality furniture makers, Meredew, circa 1960s
There are six drawers in total
Finished in high gloss
The matchi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Dutch Inlaid Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful intricately inlaid Dutch chest with two large lower drawers and three upper drawers each with lock.
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Early 20th C English Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of three drawer chests dates from approximately 1900. Chests feature dark walnut veneer arranged in a decorative pattern with contrasting light maple bord...
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid Century Modern Rosewood Gentlemen's Chest with Lucite Base by Modernage
Located in Asheville, NC
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this hard-to-find piece from the Mid-Century Modern era. Crafted from luxurious rosewood and featuring a sleek lucite base, this g...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Chest of Drawers model 4601, Simon Fussell for Kartell, Italy 70s
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice black chest of drawers designed by Simon Fussell for Kartell Italy
This is model 4601 3-5
In very good conditions
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early Oak Shop Commode From France, Circa 1900
Located in Nashville, TN
Early Oak Shop Commode From France, Circa 1900. Solid oak construction with original hardware. Great patina.
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
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.
...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century walnut wood dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan. This chest consists of 5 pull out drawers featuring 2 shallow drawers and 3...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Kai Kristiansen Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) in walnut, Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Chest of Drawers (Model 1D-2) designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured recently by Kai Kristiansen & Friends ApS, Denmark. The Entre serie was originally produced by Ak...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Antique Large Chest Of Drawers, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chest of drawers was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926).
Robustly built with meticulous attention to detail, it features 20 drawers neatly arranged for both practicali...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers, Late Meiji Era'1868-1912', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique chests of drawers was crafted in the Late Meiji Era(1868-1912).
Crafted from cedar wood, it boasts a rustic allure, perfect for those seeking ample storage space. Ideal...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Early 20th Century English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An early 20th Century English painted chest of drawers
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Lovelly Small Yew Wood Military Campaign Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely yew wood military four drawer bachelors chest , brass corners and brass handles , in good condition .
Don't hesitate to contact me if you hav...
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which rests above a neoclassical sty...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
20th Spanish Dresser in Carved Wood with Marble Top and Four Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish dresser from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture in carved wood of great quality. Original marble top in excellent condition. Four dra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Rosewood tallboy chests, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosew...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Karl Springer Impressive Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Goatskin, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin, top drawers with artisan brass pulls, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This is one of the only known Karl Springer chest...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cassettiera in teak con 3 cassetti e 3 serrature
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile anni ‘60 con 3 cassetti. Questo pezzo unico cattura lo sguardo con le venature singolari e le sfumature cangianti del legno di radica che conferiscono alla cassettiera una per...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Cherry Egg, Multi-Drawer Small Decorative Chest, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wood egg sculpture is also a functioning object, with small working drawers capable of storing small collectables.
Steve Turner
Cherry Egg, 2021
cherry wood
12.50H ...
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1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1950s, Italian Parchment and Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers.
Cherry wood frame.
Parchment fronts.
Brass handles.
Italy 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Parchment Paper
Art Deco French Side Table/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
Side table is made out of palisander wood. Has 3 spacious drawers with rectangular chrome handles. Elevated by 4 slim legs that have chrome decorative elements on the bottom.
Cond...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Gorgeous Restored Three-Drawer Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. The...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Thin Edge Double Dresser, Chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller.
In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-Drawer Chests/ Nite Stands
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-drawer chests or nite stands..Superior quality and construction,, Dovetail drawers..Richly grained wood.. Beautif...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Casaccia by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - 1960s
Located in Uccle, Bruxelles
Rare bedside table or storage unit in walnut designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena in 1962.
it will fit perfectly in your bedroom or in the hall of an appartement thanks to ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
By Kartell, Olaf von Bohr
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile sideboard or shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Giuseppe Maggiolini Neoclassical Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Italy, circa 1960
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Miami, FL
Giuseppe Maggiolini neoclassical marquetry chest of drawers, Italy, circa 1960
Offered for sale is a fine Italian marquetry commode by the prominent cabinet maker Giuseppe Maggio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
One of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings classics, designed for The Widdicomb Furniture Company, circa 1950-1950. This walnut chest of drawers or highboy features five large drawers providing a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kent Coffey Sequence Mid Century Walnut and Brass 36" Chests - Pair
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Countryside, IL
Kent Coffey Sequence Mid Century Walnut and Brass 36" Chests - Pair
Each chest measures: 36 wide x 20 deep x 30.75 high
All pieces of furniture ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew Wood
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique military campaign style chest of drawers in yew wood. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality and is a very useful siz...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard
Located in Madrid, ES
Sideboard composed of two folding doors and one shelve inside. Original structure from 1950s made of solid wood and coated with colored glass. Details, handles and legs made of brass...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Sculptural 'Acrhed' 6 Drawer Tall Dresser Walnut & Olive Burl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the classic and timeless style of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, the 'Arched' series by Thomasville is made in the US, circa 1960s, and is of heirloom quality. The finest hardwoods of wa...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Burl
Matched pair of Milo Baughman Dressers for Drexel USA - 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Berlin, DE
Matched pair of Milo Baughman Dressers for Drexel, USA 1950s. Both pieces have the same veneer and are in very good condition. Signed! The measurements given apply to the credenza. H...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Military Cabinet/ Chest of Drawers, 1956
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Military cabinet/ chest of drawers made in forest green metal in 1956. Some nice details with the 4 handles on the sides.
This item has some patina w...
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1950s German Industrial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Chests by Baker, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning examples from a difficult to find series by Baker Furniture, circa 1975. Expertly crafted hardwood case construction with stylish base detail, veneered in raffia. Handsome solid brass hardware mark the drawers. Textured jewelry...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Riviera Chest of Drawers in Vienna Straw, Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century chest of drawers fully made in rattan and Vienna straw with Brass knobs. This delightful French Riviera style chest of drawers was designed in Italy during th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Birch briar dresser, with brass handles, 1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
Modular living room modules in briarwood, "Fox Hunt" model, 1970s
Fox hunting is a term that refers to a series of furniture of design created by Fabrizio Poldaretti in the early 19...
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1970s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 20th century French Louis XV style Bombe Commode. Made from walnut with a shapely form featuring lattice parquetry inlay, figural caryatid mounts, bronze foliate, swags a...
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20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Mid 20th century Danish teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century danish teak chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fitted with 6 graduating drawers, each with cross banded edging and fitted with solid wood shaped handles. Good sized ches...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Japanese Antique Small Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Storage Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer storage.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s).
Materials are cedar and paulownia wood.
The handles are made of iron.
The design is sim...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar, Wood
Japanese Tansu with White Sliding Doors
Located in Somis, CA
A most charming Tansu. The sliding doors are covered in white Japanese hand made rice paper in traditional shell pattern and fitted with oval bronze hardware. Behind the doors a larg...
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20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Wood, Paper
Vintage Louis XIV Revival Chest of Drawers by Maitland Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Embrace luxurious design no matter what era you live in with this fantastic French revival chest of drawers by the world renowned furniture makers of Maitland Smith. Featuring beauti...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Japanese Antique Large Drawer 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large drawer storage made in Japan.
The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
Material is cedar. The handles are made of iron.
The design is simple and lean.
It...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Expertly Restored - Stanley Young Walnut 3-Drawer Chest for Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
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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