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Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Henredon
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest, 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style chest or cabinet By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original brass hardw...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Handsome Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Espresso Lacquer
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...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Henredon Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style two-drawer chest of drawers By Henredon, "Artefacts" Collection USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered oak, with original ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Henredon Artefacts Campaign Collection Oak and Brass Bedside Chest Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Nice Henrendon fine furniture oak and brass bedside chest nightstand form the n Artefact collection / good vintage condition. Some wear on top...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An Henredon custom Folio one fruitwood chest of drawers in very good vintage condition. Features 2 smaller top drawers, a two door cabinet and 3 large ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Style Highboy Dresser Chest Double Door
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Mid-Century Modern campaign style highboy dresser chest double door compartment Mint!  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Henredon Custom Folio Carved Walnut and Cane King Size Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Henredon Custom Folio carved Walnut fruitwood and cane king size headboard in very good vintage condition. Measures 79" W x 1.5" D x 40" H.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood, Cane

Henredon Fine Furniture Walnut and Mission Oak 9-Drawer Rolling Triple Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
Very fine Henredon Fine Furniture 9-drawer triple dresser in great condition. Amazing combination of Solid walnut and mission oak constructio...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Henredon Fine Furniture 5 Drawers Walnut and Mission Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Very fine Henredon Fine Furniture 5-drawer chest of drawers in great condition. Amazing combination of Solid walnut and mission oak construct...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Bedside Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare pair of Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood bedside tables in very good vintage condition. Features one top drawers a bottom, French style two doo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s Pair of tortoise shell veneered cabinets having four brass clad feet and solid brass handles with an Asi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Tortoise Shell

Henredon Hollywood Regency Campaign Blue Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style low dresser or chest of drawers By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Blue lacquered walnut, with original brass hardwa...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Henredon Fruitwood Bombe Dresser with Pickled Finish
Located in Germantown, MD
Magnificent Henredon Bombe dresser with picked finish. Book matched top. Dovetailed drawers working smoothly. Original French handles. Good vintage co...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Henredon Fruitwood Bombe Dresser with Pickled Finish and Protective Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
Magnificent Henredon Bombe dresser with picked finish. Bookmatched top. Dovetailed drawers working smoothly. Original French handles. Protective glass t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Pair of Henredon Gold Toned Silver Leaf Bombe Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Possibly from the same line of furniture designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon, these bombe two-drawer commodes are finished in a distressed gold toned sil...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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Located in Countryside, IL
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Located in Woodbury, CT
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Located in Germantown, MD
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Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Walnut Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
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Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
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Mid-century Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Lawson-Fenning, Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $130 and tops out at $128,000 while the average work can sell for $4,174.

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