Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Black
Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A beautiful pair of Henredon Campaign chests...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stacked Bedside Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts create...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Collection Ebonized 32", 38" or 48" Chests
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Singles of Edward Wormley for Drexel chests from the Precedent Collection with brass tone hardware, circa 1947.
Size shown in photos is 32" W , also have 38"w and 48" W available
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern dresser features a dark painted finish, round brass pulls, cone-shaped legs and brass sabots, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Modern Chest Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern Chest designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950's. It has been refinished in a deep brown lacquer and the silver plated metal handles have...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser chest
By Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates
USA, Circa 1970s
Black lacquered walnut, with original ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style four-drawer lowboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection
U...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo
Dorothy Draper American Midcentury 3-Drawer Black and Gilt Chest
Located in New York, NY
American midcentury chest of drawers painted in black, with 3-drawers with raised gold painted decorative molding on the drawer fronts surro...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
David Lange 70s Black Sideboard Commode, Lacquered, Signed
By David Lange
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning mid-century black chest of drawers or cabinet from the David Lange house. Since 1969 this company has been a benchmark in design furniture, specia...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Honeycomb Wine Rack on Galvanized Metal
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great design and very practical. Can be table mounted or wall mounted.
Beautiful large crystalline structures in the galvanization process that is seldom seen today. Dated 9/9/70 on...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal, Zinc
Pair of Commodes by Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare pair of commodes by Maison Jansen, In original and perfect conditions. Circa's 1980.
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Tommi Parzinger Black Lacquer and Brass Large Scale Chest or Credenza
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant midcentury chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. It has been completely restored, refinished in black lacquer and the brass hardware hand...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of American Modern Rosewood Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Modern Rosewood Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Black Lacquer Cabinets / Nightstands, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern American designer black lacquer cabinets / nightstands, brass.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstands
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum hardware.
Measures: 16" W x 19" D x 31.63" H.
Professionally refinished. Excellent condition.
Matching chest of drawers...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Super Design Black Shellac Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Unmistakable design, and super polishing with dyed dark mahogany shellac. It absolutely cannot be missing in your home.
A beautiful dresser with a surprising design, the commode is ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum har...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Midcentury Pair of 80's Lacquered Night Stands
Located in bari, IT
Set of two night stands cabinets with three drawers in dark brown lacquered wood, Italian production from the 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Stacked End Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern end tables blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts crea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Marble Top Black Lacquer Brass Mounts 4 Drawer Bombay Dresser Chest Drawers Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marble top black lacquer brass mounts 4 drawer Bombay dresser chest drawers mint!.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Cerused Oak Nightstands or End Tables by Davis Furniture Co
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of nightstands featured in cerused oak by Davis Cabinet Company. These Asian style bedside tables have a raised base, dovetailed joinery and carved trim. The cerused oak has acq...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstands
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile" Collection
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered walnut, with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Burl Wood Art Deco Vanity
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Art Deco Mid-Century Modern vanity with large round mirror.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brown 'Boby' trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This “Boby” trolley or portable storage system was designed by Joe Colombo in 1969. A very handy trolley made of ABS plastic. It has many storage options such as the fold-out shelves...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Chest of Drawers “Pantalonnière” with Three Drawers by Jacques Adnet, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Chest of large drawers whose wooden structure is entirely sheathed in saddle stitched black imitation leather.
The front legs run along the sides of the cabinet to join the undersid...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Joe Colombo ''Boby 3'' Italian Portable Storage System for Bieffeplast, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Designed in 1969, Joe Colombo’s iconic "Boby 3" portable storage system was produced by Italian manufacturer Bieffeplast makes savvy use of space with its swivel design.
This compact caddy is featured in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, but it’s perfect at home in domestic settings, offering ample storage with swing-out drawer trays provide and cubby holes for taller items.
A one-of-a-kind piece that will complete a studio or a midcentury office.
Measures (cm):
height - 74
depth - 41
width - 43
Born in Milan in 1930, designer Cesare Colombo—who went by Joe—was the second of three brothers. His father, Giuseppe, was an industrialist who inherited a ribbon factory and turned it into an electrical conductor manufacturer. Colombo came to design relatively late, having spent most of his twenties pursuing painting and sculpture. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Brera, Milan, in the early 1950s. While there, he joined the Movimento Nucleare, an avant-garde art movement founded by Enrico Baj and Sergio Dangelo in 1951. Spurred on by international anxiety surrounding the nuclear bomb, this group of painters aimed to break free of the static boundaries of traditional painting.
In 1953, Colombo made his first foray into design by creating a decorative ceiling for a Milan jazz club. In 1954, he made a series of television shrines for the Milan Trienniale. Inspired by these experiences, Colombo enrolled as an architecture student at Milan Polytechnic. When his father became ill in 1958, Colombo abandoned painting altogether; he and his younger brother, Gianni, took over the family business, using the factory as an experimental space for the latest production techniques and materials, including fiberglass, PVC, and polyethylene.
In 1962, Colombo opened a design studio in Milan, from which he worked primarily on architectural commissions—including several ski lodges and mountain hotels—as well as product design. His furniture designs were characterized by optimistically bold, round forms, and he championed the notion of using modern technologies to create new design solutions.
Colombo’s design career was cut tragically short in 1971 when he died of heart failure at age 41. However, he was remarkably prolific during his near decade as a designer. Notable projects include some of the most iconic designs of the 1960s, such as his 1963 Elda Armchair, made completely of fiberglass; the 1964 Ragno outdoor light, which doubled as a seat; the stackable Universale chair (1965/67), which came in varying heights and was created completely from polypropylene; his 1967 modular furniture series known as the Additional Living System, which was composed of different-size curved pieces that could be pinned together in various configurations to form chairs, sofas, or entire living areas, and which ultimately included the famous 1969 Tubo lounge chair; and the Optic alarm clock and Bobby trolley...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century George Nelson for Herman Miller Dresser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dresser by George Nelson, circa 1950. This stunning piece boasts ebonized drawer fronts, maple casings, and unique circular pulls. A sleek mid-century design that makes the perfect a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Simon Russell for Kartell 8 Drawer Stacking File Cabinet, 1970s
By Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simon Russell for Kartell 8 drawer stacking file cabinet, 1970s. Incredible, eight drawer, stacking file cabinet, by Simon Russell for Kartell, circa 197...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Acrylic
Unique Golden Lacquer Brass Maison Jansen Sideboard Commode, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This large sideboard is made from solid oak, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. T...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers on Hairpin Legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Ferndale, MI
Chest of drawers on hairpin legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Scarce Wormley Design. Measures: 45" wide also available.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Walnut
Black Lacquer 3 Louver Drawers Dresser on a "Base" 2 Pieces Cabinet Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer 3 louver drawers dresser on a "Base" 2 pieces cabinet credenza chest in restored condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Modern Leather Wrapped Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather wrapped dresser a modern grey shagreen leather and metal three-drawer chest. This piece has a look of luxury and sophistication ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Black Lacquer and Lucite Small Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century chest of drawers with a black lacquer finish, raised decorative lucite drawer details, lucite drawer pulls, and black glass tops. (Priced as pair).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Wood, Glass
Midcentury Black and Brass Keys Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful design, dresser completely lacquered in black shellac, enhancing the shape of the leg. Beautiful workmanship, and perfect interior finishes.
The chest of drawers is composed of an upper body, with two drawers that can be opened using two splendid brass keys...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Black Lacquer Mahogany Brass Hardware and Legs 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany brass hardware bachelor chest compact dresser by Harvey Probber.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Modern Storage Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style storage chest with white marble top, brass trims and panels, and ebonized drawer fronts. The end doors open to r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Modern Commode in Mahogany, Glass, Silver Leaf, Brass - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Large commode in solid mahogany with mahogany veneer. Three central drawers with grissinis decoration, four drawers with marquetry and large niche over t...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf, Nickel
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
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. This pair of rare examples is unique on the World market.
An exquisite pair of meticulously restored two drawer black lacquer cane...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-cCentury Style Wood Covered in Black Murano Glass Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary Italian commode composed of six drawers, with structure made of solid wood covered in black Murano glass and brass details.
Our main target is customer satisfaction, so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart
By Knoll, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers black lacquer high chest dresser by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Large Black Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular James Mont branded black lacquer chest of drawers with raised edges. Gold leafed raised draw pulls and four luxuriously deep draws of 8" each.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Black Lacquer Console with Parchment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Black Lacquer Console with Parchment drawers, brass handles and glass top and sides/legs. Italy, 1970's
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Brass and Black Goatskin Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Particular dresser with six drawers with a pyramidal design, refined with style. All also due to the choice of materials such as goatskin and brass.
The dresser has a wooden body co...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elegant Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger - Pair Available
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.
An...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Swedish Modern Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish Teak Four drawer Chest, stained dark walnut. Perfect height as a console, end table or nightstand.
Please let us know if you have any questions'
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Elegant Vintage Black Lacquer Cane Cabinet with Bamboo Accents, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely Installation Ready.
A exceptional multipurpose cabinet, circa 1970. Two drawers with open compartment below. Exceptionally crafted solid mahogany case construction veneered in cane, expertly finished in black lacquer. Radiant accents in burnished bamboo...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Ebonised Black Lacquer Double Dresser with Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer ebonized compact double dresser credenza bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. The entire composition is subtly balanced with muted black leather and burnished brass coloration. The piece features brass faux bamboo legs, solid brass hardware, solid brass inset flush mounted drawer pulls and back plates and brass corner moldings...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping
By Max Kuehne
Located in Hanover, MA
Modernist chest of five drawers by Henredon, the faces of which have been decoratively incised with a pattern of flowers and embellished with solid brass strapping, circa 1959. Top two drawers have removable dividers and a vide poche tray.
I believe these were inspired by Japanese Isho-Dansu chests.
Very clean inside and out. Patination to brass. Ebonized finish beautifully restored. Ready to place.
We also have listed separately the companion long low chest of drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Edward Wormely Chest/Buffet/Credenza in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Beautiful multi-purpose case piece by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Wonderful design allows for use as a chest, buffet or credenza. Restored in black lacquer to provide co...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Mid-Century Chest of Drawers of Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers made of Birch in Sweden. Chest of dawers has an espresso finish with chrome drawer pulls. There are three drawers with ample space. Perfectly scal...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Exquisite Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely gorgeous eight eight-drawer chest by Landstrom, circa 1950. Landstrom was a boutique Illinois firm that produced superior furniture on par with the finest production of...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern bachelor chests.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical hand-stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers, console or sofa table by Jacques Adnet.
The entire composition is subtly balanced with muted black leather and burnished brass coloration. The piece features brass faux bamboo legs, solid brass hardware, solid brass inset flush mounted drawer pulls and back plates and brass corner moldings...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Dunbar Woven Front Chest, Mahogany, Brushed Nickel, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormely for Dunbar woven front chest, mahogany and brushed nickel, signed. Medium scale commode, No. 4465, with two woven front sliding doors, two top exterior drawers and a f...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
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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