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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 20th Century
1960s Mid Century Modern Chest of drawers Blue Gloss With Brass Trim
Located in London, GB
This blue 1960s chest of drawers would add a distinctive flare of colour to any living space, brightening up the room. It offers a contemporary update on a mid-century traditional de...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand ' Les Arcs'
Located in Zandhoven, BE
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...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Italian 20th Century Memphis Style Chest of drawers
Located in CANTELEU, FR
From Italy. Discover the boldness of Italian design with this remarkable Memphis-style chest of drawers, a piece that evokes the exuberance and creativity of this iconic art movement...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Casaccia by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena - 1960s
Located in Uccle, BE
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
1940s Swedish Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers with Curved Edges
Located in London, GB
Functionality is a key aspect of this 1940s Swedish chest of drawers. The design provides ample storage space to fulfil your organizational needs while maintaining a streamlined and ...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset Palanox Storage Boxes by Treston Oy, Set of 4, 1972
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1972 four-piece set of Palanox modular storage boxes or cubes by Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset and manufactured by Treston Oy.
Set comprised of one brown cube with four square white drawers, two brown cubes with two wide white drawers and one wide yellow drawer each, and one brown cube with two cubbies. Finish is a matte lacquer over a very sturdy and deceptively heavy injection molded plastic.
Pressure...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Danish teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers, 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chest of drawers. 3 large drawers provide ample storage. Beautifully crafted piece of furniture with a sober and elegant design.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Parchment Brass Chest of Drawers with Mirror by Silvio Cavatorta, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Dresser and mirror in the style of Silvio Cavatorta's early work, 1950s.
The first one is made of maple with parchment drawers, brass tips, a dark mauve glass plate placed on the to...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
An Empire style bachelor’s chest. Decorated on all sides with panels of feather crotch mahogany veneer, gilded rosettes, and fluting on the shoulders and legs. Inside are two shelves...
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1960s American Empire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1980s Handmade Wicker Sidetable with Three Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Handmade wicker sidetable with three drawers.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker
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
Pair French Bedside Chests Antique Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets.
These Cabinets Stand Upon Elegant Shaped Legs.
One Cabinet Features 3 x oak Lined Drawers.
The 2nd Cabinet Features 1 x Oak Lined Drawer and a...
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1980s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Thomas O’Brien for Hickory chair co. Empire dresser.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an American Empire style Chest drawers by the Hickory chair Company. This beautiful chest has its original hardware and the top two drawers are uniquely lined with felt for y...
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1990s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Solid Oak Rustic Tall Boy or High Chest, 7 Large Drawers, Mid Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Solid Oak Tall Boy or High Chest, 7 Large Drawers, possibly Spanish Mid Century with cast iron handles. A practical and imposing piece of furniture built to last for centuries. A rus...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rare Model Charles Dudouyt Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Oak Sideboard
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare model Charles Dudouyt mid 20th Century French Art Deco oak sideboard.
French circa 1940
This fine sideboard is signed to the back by the great designer Charles Du...
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1940s French Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Small vintage cabinet with three drawers, the first of which has a lock.
Embellished with gilded metal handles and wooden legs painted black.
This chest of drawers can be used in any...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Italian Dark Wood Midcentury Modern Design Cabinet Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design dark wood and solid wood chest of drawers consisting of five large drawers and four small drawers, production Italy 1960s
Please note that the lchest...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Carlo De Carli D154 chest of drawers by Sormani, Italy, 1963
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A chest of drawers, model D154, in painted wood with brass cast elements, designed by Carlo de Carli, manufactured by Sormani, Italy, 1963. The intense red color characterizes this t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine quality walnut inlaid small bombe commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality walnut inlaid bombe commode of small proportions circa 1970.
Good example of a 18th century dutch design bombe shaped commode. Beautifully inlaid with florals and swag...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Restored Paul Frankl Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the refined elegance of this mid-century modern chest of drawers, designed by Paul Frankl and expertly restored by our skilled craftsmen. Crafted from mahogany, this piece...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Schirolli Chest of drawers, 1960’s Italy
By Schirolli
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
A stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers unit from Schirolli. The unit consists of 4 loose cases with 9 drawers each. Executed in mahogany veneer finish with flap front...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A fantastic 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 wood has a gor...
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1930s British Campaign Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Triple Chest of Drawers in American Black Walnut & Laurel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, triple chest of drawers or sideboard, American black walnut, Indian laurel, United States, 1964
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Three-drawer chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers.
Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm teak wood tones.
This mid-century vintage furniture piece features 3 drawers, the first o...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Located in Nashville, TN
A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
English Edwardian Satinwood Styled Bowfront Case with Painted Panels
Located in Nashville, TN
A bowfront cabinet in the Edwardian satinwood style with oval insets of classical ladies in the manner of Adam Painter
Angelica Kauffman . Presents very well .Beautifully rippled wood graining that changes as you move in almost pristine condition . The interior fitted with three birch sliding trays ., the whole on toupie feet . Custom or bespoke made probably mid-20th century , England .
Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann...
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Mid-20th Century English Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
Art Deco Walnut and Goat Skin Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Sinuous shapes for this fine piece of furniture, all refinement and style, this chest of drawers knows no limits. Inspired by the upper-middle class gentleman, this charismatic dress...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage walnut tallboy chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the 1960’s.
It is of superb quality, it is a very large and useful size. There is lots of...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent professionally restored vintage condition.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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 Restored Bullnose Nine-Drawer Chest in Bamboo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready.
An absolutely jaw-dropping custom commissioned vintage nine-drawer chest...
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1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Hardwood
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
1960s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3 drawers
- Made in Denmark
- The item was carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Wood
A Maitland Smith ebonized five drawer bow front commode.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A single Maitland Smith ebonized five drawer bow front commode having flame decoration and leather wrapped trim. Each drawer is adorned with lion face drawer pulls.
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1970s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
20th Century Inlaid Top Mahogany Wood Silver / Flatware Chest
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th Century Inlaid top mahogany wood Empire style silver chest / flatware. The Silver chest features a pull top opening cover , a pull down front surface...
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Mid-20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Period Art Deco Bedside Chests 1930s Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Bedside Cabinets.
These Stylish Cabinets Feature Wonderful Birds Eye Maple Veneers to the Fronts, Tops and Sides.
Each Cabinet Has 1 Interior Shelf a...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Small Italian Chests of Drawer in Walnut
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of small Mid-20th Century Italian chests of drawer in walnut, marked "Selva".
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1960s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless allure of our 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest of Drawers, a masterpiece beautifully hand-crafted from walnut. This exceptional piece has been meticulousl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fantastic Venetian Paint Decorated Commode cabinet with Painted Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Venetian Paint Decorated with painted birds and floral foliage. The commode has a shelf in the center and the finish has that great time-worn distressed look. The ...
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1940s Italian Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1950s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
Located in Southampton, GB
1950s Danish teak chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik. A lovely small and practical piece with 4 drawers and solid teak handles and legs.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Venetian Art Dèco Dresser 1939
Located in Mariano Del Friuli, GO
Elegant and unique Venetian Art Deco dresser from the height of the Art Deco period.
Frame entirely of Blonde Mahogany Feather and drawer fronts of Cuban Mahogany Burl.
Ebonized legs...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs were added afterwards
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Signed Classic Louis XVI Distressed Walnut Marble Directoire Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb distressed Directoire style commode with a beautiful marble top. The commode measures 50.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 34 tall. The commode is made to look antique is and is ...
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1940s French Directoire Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Iron legs were added afterwards
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
Raymond Loewy DF 2000 Chest Of Drawers Credenza For Doubinsky Frères, 1968
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Nice cabinet from the X-line series by renowned designer Raymond Loewy for Dubinsky Frères, France 1968. A space age icon featuring plastic, which was groundbreaking for its time. Th...
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1960s Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Argentine Dresser 1950s
By Argentina
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser, poplar veneer wood, brass ferrules.
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Argentine Dresser 1950s
By Argentina
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser, mahogany veneer wood, brass ferrules.
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company. North Carolina. Circa 1960s
Features a quintessential Clean lines Mid Century Modern Design and ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, 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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