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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Bamboo Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s

By Dal Vera

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Nice mix of bamboo, rattan raffia wicker and brass handle chest of drawers or commode by the manufac...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Bamboo Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s

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Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s

By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Breda, Netherlands

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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s

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1950s Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart Ebonized Walnut Chest

By Paul Frankl

Located in Kennesaw, GA

Love this! This is an ebonized walnut chest with plated brass hardware designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart. It is in very good conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

1950s Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart Ebonized Walnut Chest

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Joe Colombo ''Boby 3'' Italian Portable Storage System for Bieffeplast, 1960s

By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo

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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Joe Colombo ''Boby 3'' Italian Portable Storage System for Bieffeplast, 1960s

Oak 2-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oak 2-drawer Arcadia chest by Lawson-Fenning with walnut base. The 2-drawer Arcadia Chest features two drawers or two doors, cast brass hardware and a sculptural solid American walnu...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Oak 2-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning

Italian Modern Credenza After Ico Parisi

By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern credenza after Ico Parisi. This stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern credenza, commode or console table has shapely legs, six drawers with brass hardware and an interes...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Modern Credenza After Ico Parisi

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Hanover, MA

Gilbert Rohde designed this chest for Herman Miller as part of his 1941 Paldao Line of streamline modernist and modular furniture in exotic veneer. This is model no. 4103, two-door cabinet with distinctively incised large round pulls, interior fitted with two adjustable shelves behind the left door and five pull-out drawers behind the right door, fronts finished in black enamel. The case top and sides are Paldao wood; the doors are in highly figured burl Acacia. The finish is called "Beaver" which is natural color, no stain, satin varnish. The back is numbered "4130." All of Rohde's designs for Herman Miller are marked with a 4-digit number; the first two numbers indicate the year, and the second two numbers indicate the individual piece. Newly refinished and ready to place in your home. The Herman Miller Furniture Company was devoted to manufacturing period reproduction furniture until Pioneer industrial designer Gilbert Rohde walked into their Grand Rapids showroom in 1930. A devout modernist, Rohde convinced D.J. De Pree to focus on modern furniture throughout the 1930s, and to produce exclusively modern furniture by the time Rohde died in 1944. Work by the pioneering American industrial and furniture designer, Gilbert Rohde, is notable for its thoroughly modern, informal, and multifunctional qualities. Rohde’s ability to create appealing modernist furnishings for middle-class homes, while also devising merchandising strategies to sell these goods, places him within a unique framework in American design history. Born and raised in New York, Rohde was the son of a cabinetmaker. He attended New York City public schools and his post-high school education included courses at the Art Students League and the Grand Central School of Art. Rohde’s visit to Europe in the spring and summer of 1927 (with later trips in 1931 and 1937) to see the Bauhaus in Dessau and the French modernist design that debuted in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, profoundly inspired his concept of design and the role it should play in daily life. The French Art Deco and German rationalist styles he saw in Europe influenced the furniture he designed from the late 1920s into the 1940s, pieces he created to suit a rapidly changing American lifestyle. In addition to his work for Herman Miller Inc., Rohde also designed for several other furniture firms, including Thonet, Troy Sunshade, and Heywood-Wakefield. What set Rohde apart from his contemporaries was his all-encompassing understanding of the furniture industry, from design and production to marketing and showroom display.[1] During his time with Herman Miller Inc. (1932-1944), Rohde set the standard for collaborative efforts between designers and furniture firms, with George Nelson and Charles and Ray Eames later...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Gilbert Rohde Paldao Cabinet for Herman Miller

Widdicomb, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Widdicomb, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

1960s M.Pozar Modular Set of Desk and Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia

By M. Požár

Located in Praha, CZ

- Chest of drawers and table could be assembled in different ways - Good original condition with minor signs of wear.

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Glass

1960s M.Pozar Modular Set of Desk and Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia

1960s Wooden Cabinet /Chest Of Drawers, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Item was carefully refurbished - Rare model

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1960s Wooden Cabinet /Chest Of Drawers, Czechoslovakia

Mid-Century Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Bedside Tables, a Pair

By Henredon

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

Mid-Century Henredon Custom Folio One Fruitwood Bedside Tables, a Pair

'Parzginer Originals' Mahogany & Brass Dresser by Tommi Parzinger c 1959, Signed

By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite work of art is by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, circa 1959, signed 'Parzinger Originals' in one drawer interior. Effortlessly refined, this versatile brass...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

'Parzginer Originals' Mahogany & Brass Dresser by Tommi Parzinger c 1959, Signed

Brutalist Dresser Credenza by Heritage Henredon

By Heritage-Henredon

Located in New York, NY

Stylish dresser manufactured by Heritage Henredon in the Brutalist style. Oak case with brass handles, having two banks of drawers flanking a two-door ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Brutalist Dresser Credenza by Heritage Henredon

Vintage Sarreid Brass Cocktail Table Chest of Drawers, circa 1970s

By Sarreid Ltd.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two drawer mid-century glamorous cocktail table /chest of drawers by Sarreid. Circa 1970s. Cocktail table/chest of drawers is clad in brass with nailhead trim. Dovetailed drawers. This glam piece pairs well with mid-century, hollywood regency, post modern, danish modern, and boho chic. It works well with all colors and all eras. 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. We currently have this paired with a Vista of...

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Sarreid Brass Cocktail Table Chest of Drawers, circa 1970s

Italian modern Black Office drawer unit by Borsani and Gerli for Tecno, 1970s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno, Eugenio Gerli

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Black Office drawer unit by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s Office drawer unit with rectangular base in black painted metal. On the fron...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Italian modern Black Office drawer unit by Borsani and Gerli for Tecno, 1970s

Walnut Console with Three Drawers by Jordi Vilanova, Spain

By Jordi Vilanova i Bosch

Located in Barcelona, ES

Low console designed by Jordi Vilanova in 1960's, Spain. Walnut wood with three drawers. Design with simple lines very common in the work of Jordi Vilanova.

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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut Console with Three Drawers by Jordi Vilanova, Spain

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Pressed Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Southern Nurseries, 1970

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Conversano, IT

Exceptional four-drawer chest by Vivai del Sud, the iconic Italian atelier known for its use of natural materials and a refined, exotic style, particularly active between the 1960s and 1980s. This piece perfectly embodies the brand's sophisticated and Mediterranean aesthetic. The structure is entirely clad in pressed bamboo arranged in a herringbone pattern, a detail that adds visual rhythm and depth to the surface. The geometric motif extends seamlessly across all visible sides--front, top, and sides--showingcasing outstanding craftsmanship. The four drawers, equal in height, run on wooden glides and are fitted with pairs of patinated brass knobs. The cylindrical handles add an elegant and discreet accent that doesn't disrupt the harmony of the overall design. The chest is in excellent structural condition, with a warm and natural patina that highlights the quality of the material and its age. Minor traces of wear may be present, consistent with the piece's authenticity and history. A highly characterful piece, ideal for both modernist interiors and boho-chic, tropical, or eclectic settings. A rare example of Vivai del Sud's production, increasingly sought after by collectors and lovers of 20th-century Italian design. Product Name: Pressed Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Southern Nurseries, 1970 Designer: Southern Nurseries Design Year: 1970s Style: Exotic Mediterranean, 20th-century Italian modernism Main Materials: Pressed bamboo, brass Distinctive Design: Herringbone-patterned pressed bamboo covering all visible sides; patinated brass cylindrical knobs; meticulous craftsmanship Dimensions: Height 80 cm Width 117 cm Depth 50 cm Comfort: Generous storage capacity thanks to four spacious, easy-sliding drawers Typical Use: Storage unit...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pressed Bamboo Chest of Drawers by Southern Nurseries, 1970

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Joe Colombo ''Boby 3'' Italian Portable Storage System for Bieffeplast, 1960s

By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo

Located in Roma, IT

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Joe Colombo ''Boby 3'' Italian Portable Storage System for Bieffeplast, 1960s

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Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...

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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Cane

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-09-A Bedside cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Here we see the principle of the Japan...

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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-09-A Bedside cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Henredon, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s

By Henredon

Located in Manhasset, NY

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, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets, Tortoise Shell, Chinese Motif, 1960s

Leslie Diamond, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s

By Leslie Diamond

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of maple chests of drawers designed by Leslie Diamond and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 42.8” H x 38.125” W x 18.5” D

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Leslie Diamond, Chests of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s

MidCentury Walnut and Goatskin Italian Commode and 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 walnut...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Goatskin, Walnut

MidCentury Walnut and Goatskin Italian Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1980

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Magna Chest

By Broyhill

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Magna Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two doors that open up to storage space, three large drawers on the b...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Magna Chest

1950’s Bachelors Chests/ Tall Nightstands Lacquered in Farrow & Ball “Bamboozle”

Located in Charleston, SC

A matching pair of color matched gloss lacquered in Farrow & Ball “Bamboozle” small bachelors Chests or large nightstands. The nightstands have...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

1950’s Bachelors Chests/ Tall Nightstands Lacquered in Farrow & Ball “Bamboozle”

Vintage Boho Henredon Campaign Chests

Located in west palm beach, FL

Introduce timeless sophistication into your space with this pair of Vintage Boho Henredon Campaign Chests. Masterfully crafted from rich wood with a natural grain finish, these chest...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Boho Henredon Campaign Chests

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Chest of Drawers, Edition Votre Maison

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Guillerme et Chambron, oak chest of drawers. Edition Votre Maison. Opening with 2 drawers circa 1975.

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Chest of Drawers, Edition Votre Maison

Italian midcentury cest of drawers by Gianfranco Frattini

By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Walnut low chest of drawers designed by Gianfranco Frattini manufactured by Bernini. Iconic piece of Gianfranco Frattini, this elegant sideboard present five drawers for each side,...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Italian midcentury cest of drawers by Gianfranco Frattini

Italian Midcentury Sideboard by La Permanente Mobili di Cantù, 1950

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This exquisite Italian sideboard or chest of drawers crafted by Permanente Mobili of Cantù in the late 1950s is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. The beautiful woodwork on the front of the six drawers creates a striking contrast between light and dark tones, while the sides feature an elegant herringbone pattern that adds a touch of refinement. A hammered black lacquer band underneath the top adds a subtle but distinct touch of sophistication to the piece. The original and distinctive handles are crafted from the same wood as the drawers, adding to the seamless and cohesive design. The chest of drawers is topped with a sleek black glass plate...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Maple, Walnut

Italian Midcentury Sideboard by La Permanente Mobili di Cantù, 1950

Aldo Tura Large Chest Of Drawers Credenza Brown Parchment Italy, 1970

By Aldo Tura

Located in Vienna, AT

Great chest of drawers in brown parchment designed and manufactured by Aldo Tura, Italy, 1970 - Dimensions are 51.2" x 35.43" x 18.9" Rare large credenza in brillant condition with ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Aldo Tura Large Chest Of Drawers Credenza Brown Parchment Italy, 1970

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Roberto Rida Curved Dresser with Blue Crystal Glass

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte

Located in London, GB

Roberto Rida chest of drawers In style of Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa Blonde wood. Blue crystal glass. Brass Curved front commode with six drawers. Exceptional quality.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Roberto Rida Curved Dresser with Blue Crystal Glass

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A danish Mid century modern chest by Arne Vodder for NC Mobler, Denmark 1960´s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A rare gem of Danish modern design, this exquisite Arne Vodder design for Niels Clausen single-drawer chest table embodies elegance and functionality. Crafted by NC Møbler circa 1960...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

A danish Mid century modern chest by Arne Vodder for NC Mobler, Denmark 1960´s

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Two Door Bi Fold Storage Cabinet Dresser att. to Paul McCobb

By Jack Cartwright, Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Architectural two door cabinet having two bi-fold doors that open to interior drawers. The cabinet features matched cathedral walnut veneer fronted doors, with a walnut case, and solid cast brass, or bronze pulls. Extremely well constructed, this chest is in very fine, original condition, clean and ready to use. We believe it was designed by Paul McCobb , or possibly Jack Cartwright, it is unsigned. Please view the companion dresser, and night stand we are listing from this sophisticated Mid Century...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Two Door Bi Fold Storage Cabinet Dresser att. to Paul McCobb

Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut

Located in New York, NY

This substantial and reserved Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut and Antique Nickel Hardware originates from the United States, Circa 1960. Features a plinth b...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers in Ebonized Walnut

Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1960s

By Mastercraft

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dresser or chest of drawers By Mastercraft Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 36"...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1960s

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker MCM Chests or Nightstands Far East Collection

By Michael Taylor

Located in St. Louis, MO

Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Co. Far East Collection black lacquer small chests or nightstands, circa 1960s. Two drawers, top drawer is wide open, second is ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker MCM Chests or Nightstands Far East Collection

Original Midcentury Oak commode, Czechia, Jiroutek, Interier Praha, 1950s

By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Midcentury commode. Original condition, very well preserved Country of origin is Czechia (Czechoslovakia) from period 1950-1959. Material: Oak Designer: Jirí Jiroutek Maker: I...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Original Midcentury Oak commode, Czechia, Jiroutek, Interier Praha, 1950s

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Unknown Designer, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous rosewood nightstand was produced in the 1960s, and the authorship is still under research by our team. The piece is low, with a simple design and construction marked b...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cedar

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Unknown Designer, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

Midcentury Style Brass and Malachite Colored Murano Glass Commode, 2020

Located in Rome, IT

Striking brass frame and hand-cut Malachite imitation Murano glass Commode or chest of drawer, raised on special brass legs. Handmade by a master artisan.

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Midcentury Style Brass and Malachite Colored Murano Glass Commode, 2020

Four-Drawer Murano Glass Commode in Mondrian Style, 1970’s

Located in NICE, FR

This commode features a striking design inspired by the geometric abstractions of Piet Mondrian, with a grid of black lines forming a pattern of rectangles and squares across its fro...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Four-Drawer Murano Glass Commode in Mondrian Style, 1970’s

Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet

Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s

By Conant Ball, Russel Wright

Located in High Point, NC

A maple chest of drawers designed by Russel Wright and produced by Conant Ball, USA, c. 1950s.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Russel Wright, Chest of Drawers, Maple, USA, 1950s

Mid Century Modern Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style

By Lane Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Lane Brutalist Mosaic hope chest Paul Evans Style Fabulous Lane Brutalist mosaic chunky walnut hope chest. This piece is part...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Lane Brutalist Mosaic Hope Chest Paul Evans Style

Midcentury CherryWood Italian Dresser / Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1950

Located in Rome, IT

Italian chest of drawers, mid-20th century. Peculiar shape, original and avant-garde for that period. A very simple design, but by far a fine and elegant chest of drawers. Entirely ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Midcentury CherryWood Italian Dresser / Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1950

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished

By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.

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...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished

William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Dressers, Walnut, 1970s

By Urban Furniture

Located in Manhasset, NY

William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Dressers, Walnut, 1970s Pair of modern 'Exoskeleton' chests designed by William Hinn for Urban Furniture Co and produced in Swed...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Dressers, Walnut, 1970s

Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, trunk or side bench, oak, brass, France, 1960s This rare cubic blanket chest is made by the designer duo Guillerme & Chambron. This particula...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Trunk or Side Bench in Black Oak

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Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in New York, NY

Pair of midcentury classic chest of drawers featuring cerused mahogany cases and matte eggshell lacquer drawer front with satin brass button pulls and...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Cerused Mahogany Chests, Pair

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Cassettiera Saratoga - Massimo e Lella Vignelli per Poltronova - Italia Anni '60

By Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Milano, IT

Questa elegante cassettiera fa parte della storica linea Saratoga, un’iconica collezione di mobili moderni progettata negli anni ‘60 dai designer Massimo e Lella...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Cassettiera Saratoga - Massimo e Lella Vignelli per Poltronova - Italia Anni '60

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Midcentury Bed Room Set with Two Nightstands and Dressing by Pierluigi Colli

By Pier Luigi Colli

Located in Rome, IT

Fine Italian midcentury bed room set with a pair of nightstands and an elegant dressing with a marble top in excellent vintage condition. Designed by P...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Bed Room Set with Two Nightstands and Dressing by Pierluigi Colli

Mid Century Style Light Burl Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

With four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed clear light finish to the Mappa burl with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs with brass c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Burl

Mid Century Style Light Burl Dresser

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional mid-century modern five-drawer dresser chest By George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Mid-Century Black Lacquered Cabinet by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1980s

By Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-century black lacquered cabinet by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1980s.

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Black Lacquered Cabinet by Kazuhide Takahama for Cassina, 1980s

Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960. Here we have a practical piece of everyday furniture from the mid 20th Scandinavian modern period. Slight over-sail...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers

Stunning Edward Wormely Chest/Buffet/Credenza in Black Lacquer

By Edward Wormley

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...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Stunning Edward Wormely Chest/Buffet/Credenza in Black Lacquer

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors

By George Nakashima, John Widdicomb

Located in Rockaway, NJ

George Nakashima for widdicomb long dresser credenza cabinet burl sliding doors mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Long Dresser Credenza Cabinet Burl Sliding Doors

Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947. One of the few collections Wormley produced outside of his work with Dunbar. The stately collection comprised over 100 pieces for each room of the home, featuring proprietary curled bar...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's

Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Stunning curved chest of drawers in natural rattan with leaves pattern and brass handles. 4 drawers for maximum use. This item is a rare high quality handmade piece. Very unique and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan

Chest of Drawers in Natural Rattan

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency or Campaign style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid cherry wood, with ori...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Gentleman's Chest

Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.

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 ...

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.

Stacked Box Chest by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The stacked box chest is a larger modified version of the stacked box nightstand. The piece features three drawers and an inset detail that can be fi...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Stacked Box Chest by Lawson-Fenning

Mid-Century Commode by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, 1960s

By Pierre Gautier-Delaye

Located in Antwerp, BE

Commode "Week-end" by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, a timeless piece of French design from the 1960s. Crafted from beautiful Landes pine, it features a harmonious blend of functionality and...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Mid-Century Commode by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, 1960s

Henredon Fruitwood Bombe Dresser with Pickled Finish

By Henredon

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

Materials

Fruitwood

Henredon Fruitwood Bombe Dresser with Pickled Finish

Monumental Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Long Dresser / Credenza

By Broyhill Brasilia

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Dresser, circa 1960s. This is a magnificent dresser from the much beloved and voraciously collected Brasilia collection. From the distinctive elo...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Monumental Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Long Dresser / Credenza

George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Telgte, DE

George Nelson vertical chest of drawers commode for Herman Miller model 5517 sideboard 1952 The solid wood Nelson miniature chest, inspired by J...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952

James Mont Style, Art Deco, Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s

By James Mont

Located in Manhasset, NY

James Mont Style, Art Deco, Single Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s A distinctive cabinet or nightstand on bracket style ebony bases supporting an open box case made...

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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer

James Mont Style, Art Deco, Cabinet, Black Lacquer, Parquetry, France, 1930s

Founders Furniture Co Walnut Sideboard

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Hanover, MA

1960's Founders Furniture Co. model 21301-48, F-16 sideboard with two cabinet compartments and four double doors with cast bronze finish hardware. The le...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Founders Furniture Co Walnut Sideboard

Pair of Walnut Dressers with Hairpin Legs in the Style of George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Dorchester, MA

This pair of walnut dressers, modeled after the designs of George Nelson for Herman Miller, were produced by Highlands Woodcraft of Massachuset...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Walnut Dressers with Hairpin Legs in the Style of George Nelson

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co Walnut and Natzler Tile Eight-Drawer

By Edward Wormley

Located in Queens, NY

American mid-century walnut eight-drawer chest comprised of a narrow set of drawers on the left and a wider set of drawers on the right , all with drawer pulls made of brass and Natzler ceramic half-moon burgundy tiles...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co Walnut and Natzler Tile Eight-Drawer

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendid charm. I love the vintage...

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century

Mid-century Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

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