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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Late 17th Century
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
Mastercraft 16 Piece Wall Unit
Located in Hanover, MA
Very rare cabinet storage unit for living or bedroom by William Doezema for Mastercraft Originals from one of their earliest collections in the late 1950's.
16 separate pieces: four chests set in one long stand topped with 11 individual cabinets/cases/shelves sections.
The order of placement of each section is changeable based on your preferences.
Each piece is crafted from solid white ash with a transparent creamy finish called "driftwood".
Some have solid brass cabinet hardware and curved elements made of solid brass flat bar set within door faces.
Hidden pull-down desktop secretary...
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard dresser with Mirror by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian mid-century sideboard in rosewood produced by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. This sideboard has excellent manufacturing aspects, noticeable from the arched line, hard transpare...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
William and Mary Oysterwood Chest
Located in Skipton, GB
A fine and documented William and Mary period chest of drawers.
The top is veneered in well chosen olive oysters laid in geometric patterns incorporating, concentric circles, roundel...
Category
Late 17th Century English William and Mary Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Sycamore
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...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Attributed Bureau Produced by N.C. Møbler in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Arne Vodder. Produced by N.C Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Charles II Oak and Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Lymington, GB
Charles II period (1630-1685) oak and walnut chest of drawers, or commode.
Retaining old waxed surfaces of very good rich color and patination.
With typical geometric drawer fronts and side runners, confirming a late 17th century date of c 1680.
Walnut panel inserts to the drawer fronts.
Retains its original stile feet and the base with its original bold moulding.
Brass key escutcheons...
Category
1680s English Charles II Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
Located in Hanover, MA
Two beautifully restored complimentary chests flanking a hanging vanity case from Harvey Probber's "Cabinet Series" circa 1957.
Hazelnut finished maho...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 6-drawer cabinet in beautiful original finish dark walnut, with brass legs, and raffia cane wrapped handles. Signed with cloth Widdicomb ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Dramatic Restored Nine-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1950. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction finished in cream lacquer. Fabulous wormhole detail on...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
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 ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Of 1950s T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chests For John Stuart
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s T.H. Robsjohn - Gibbings for John Stuart chests, on wheels. Needs refinishing.
Category
1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of drawers eight drawers Anni 50
Located in Milano, IT
Chest of drawers made of natural poplar and walnut veneer. Restaurata.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Poplar, Walnut
Dresser 50s
Located in Milano, IT
South American-made wooden dresser from the 1950s, with six drawers embellished with brass ferrules as well as on the legs. Restaurato.
Category
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
20th Century Wood Venetian Dresser 2 Drawers, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Small Venetian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Furniture of fabulous line, wavy and rounded on the front and sides, in walnut, burl and beech wood. Dresser of excellent p...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
20th Century Walnut, Burl and Fruitwood Italian Design Dresser with Mirror, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Chest of drawers with mirror, Italy, mid-20th century. Italian design furniture of fabulous line, carved and veneered in walnut, briar and fruit woods. Chest of drawers equipped with...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Wooden Console with Smoked Glass
Located in Munich, DE
Redesigned with Smoked Glass Top
Category
1950s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
An English 17th Century Cushion Moulded Chest Of Drawers
Located in Skipton, GB
A very good 17th Century Cushion Moulded Chest Of Drawers, of small proportions and in excellent original condition. The drawer linings are constructed of elm and are hung on side ru...
Category
Late 17th Century English Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Fantastic Inlaid French Louis XV Double-Thick Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted French-made commode. The commode is in good condition with minor signs of age and use. The marble top is double the thickness of most marble tops and is in...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Argentine Dresser 1950s
By Argentina
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser, mahogany veneer wood, brass ferrules.
Category
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Quality Auffray Attributed Country French Commode with Italian Paper Lining
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted hand-carved details in the French provincial style and looks like it was done by Auffray furniture of New York. The carving quality is exceptional, and the...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dresser with mirror Years 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with mirror and glass open shelf. Made of walnut and teak veneer wood, back-treated glass top, brass handles and finials.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cassettiera in teak degli anni '50
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile in teak anni ’60 con 5 cassetti. Questa cassettiera in teak emana un'aura di raffinata semplicità. I suoi cinque ampi cassetti offrono un generoso spazio di archiviazione per ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Dresser with mirror Years 50-60
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with mirror, wood veneer briar, legs with carved decorations. Good conditions.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Matched pair of Milo Baughman Dressers for Drexel USA - 1950s
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s Bedside Tables
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s bedside tables
Wooden structure with colored glass top. Compartment with door. Brass accessories.
Intact and in good condition, small signs ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
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...
Category
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker, Oak
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...
Category
1950s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1950s British Georgian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim.
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim circa 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
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 ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Midcentury Commode in Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Commodes in oak. Designed by Hans J Wegner for RY Moebler cabinetmakers in the late 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
1950s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
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 ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s British Georgian 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...
Category
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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