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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
Period: 1950s
Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest
By Ole Wanscher
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, seven drawers, tall Danish chest with bowed front. Elegant brass hardware, brass sabots.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi for MIM
Located in New York, NY
Rosewood, aluminum, brass. Chest of drawers from the Taormina line for MIM. 4 drawers with hidden locking side panel. Fantastic design with curved wood legs and elliptical slab-stret...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Milo Baughman Storage Coffee Table
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman storage coffee table, Today,s Living line by Drexel in Birch wood with solid turned legs.
Flip-up tops for storage, beveled corners.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Pair of Modern Chests by Paul McCobb for Planner Group, USA, Circa 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic pair of McCobb chests, manufacturers by Planner Group circa 1950s. Distinctive modern legs. Original solid brass custom pulls. This pair has b...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Restored Midcentury Vintage Cabinet from 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Storage living room furniture from the mid-20th century.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 140 ...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
The cabinet 5 drawers, the top drawer comes with separations for different garments.
The piece is in good vintage condition and it retains the original Dunbar tag.
Measurements:
36 inches wide x 18 inches deep...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
ISA Bergamo Italian Rosewood and Brass Commode, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare chest of drawers produced by ISA Bergamo in Italy in the 1950s imparts a cosy, chic and glowing mood to a space. The warm rosewood remains looking beautiful and smooth seve...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern Leather and Mahogany Chest, circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Chest of drawers designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, ca. 1950s. Embossed leather drawer fronts with cast bronze hardware.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Nightstands by American of Martinsville
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of beautiful nightstands designed and manufactured by American of Martinsville in the United States, circa 1950s. Each nightstand features three dovetailed drawers with original...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer solid birch highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
USA, 1950s
Measu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Pair of Vintage circa 1950's Asian Korean Scholars Side Table Chests Inc Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1950's Korean Scholars side tables with drawers and cupboards.
A very good looking well made and decorative pa...
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1950s Korean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Italian Midcentury Amboyna Briar Sideboard by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This credenza, designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, is simply stunning. It is made of high-quality amboyna burl, characterized by warm tones that make it even more fascinating. T...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer solid birch dresser or chest of drawers
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball, "ModernMates" Collecti...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Small Louvered Chest of Drawers
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Small chest of drawers, consisting of louvered walnut fronts and mahogany case. Five drawers total with the top being velvet lined to store various pieces if jewelry. Second drawer c...
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball American Modern Dresser, A Pair
Located in Garnerville, NY
A handsome pair of solid maple five drawer dressers designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant-Ball's American Modern line. Circa 1950-60. The dressers feature tapered block feet, drawer dividers in the second drawer, deep drawers for maximum storage, sturdy maple construction, and recessed channel handles...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company. These p...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Vintage Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and useful vintage walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s.
This is of great quality...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Murano Coloured Glass and Brass Sideboard Composed of 6 Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian sideboard with six drawers and four legs, with wooden structure covered in colored Murano glass, profiles, handles and feet in brass. Italian manufacture.
Production can las...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oak and Brass Chest of Drawers by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage oak and brass chest of drawers / tall dresser designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman, circa 1950s. This beautiful chest of drawer’s features a Minimalist but highly functional design that highlights the elegance of the oak wood used for its construction. The contrast offered between the different shades of oak and mahogany wood makes the dresser's structure stand out even more and captivates the viewer's eye. Features four large pull-out dovetailed drawers, all integrated with original brass X-pulls. Its spacious drawers make it the ideal home addition for storing bedroom essentials...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Chest of Drawers by Giovanni Gariboldi in Inlaid Wood and Glass
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian chest of drawers by Giovanni Gariboldi from the 1950s. The chest of drawers was finely crafted in fine Italian workmanship. The cabinet bears the label of the exhibit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Midcentury Sideboard by La Permanente Mobili di Cantù, 1950
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
Materials
Glass, Maple, Walnut
Vintage Paul McCobb Credenza: A Masterpiece of Mid-Century Modern Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the realm of mid-century modern elegance with our vintage Paul McCobb credenza from the iconic "Irwin Collection" by Calvin Group, dating back to the 1950s. This piece is a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Modern Credenza After Ico Parisi
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, a black opali...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Set, Consisting of a Mirror and a Console
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set, consisting of a mirror and a console, dates from the 1950s and was designed by Eugenia Alberti Reggio. The rectangular mirror is framed by teak. The console is also...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Swedish Chest of Drawers in Blond Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome three drawer chest made in Sweden of golden Birch. Perfect for storage of bedding or clothes. A lovely piece of furniture in any room.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Paul McCobb Perimeter Group Black Lacquered Jewelry Chest, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern dresser top jewelry chest
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Perimeter Group"
USA...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Rosewood, Lacquer
Tommi Parzinger Elegant Chest of Drawers with Etched Brass Pulls 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Superbly crafted high chest of drawers in mahogany with etched brass pulls by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals, American 1950's (signed "Parzinger Originals” on inside of drawer). The restrained elegance of this piece is classic Parzinger. Refinished by Lobel Modern...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Sideboard or Dresser, four drawers, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century sideboard featuring four drawers and a large full-length shelf that slightly protrudes over the sides, providing an intriguing profile. Crafted from solid and ven...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Paul Frankl Chest in Your Choice of Color
By Paul Frankl
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American, circa 1950s. It is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of color. The hardware is a m...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This box is such a magical object. It is nicely detailed and has wonderful proportions. Finally, it’s designed as clothing chest. I love to use it as a side table, little coffee tabl...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Cane
Elegant Chest by Erno Fabry
By Erno Fabry
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and refined chest of drawers by Erno Fabry. Made in Italy with solid brass, polished hardware and legs. Walnut construction with unusual curved front and picture frame des...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" chest of drawers with brass accents for Calvin Furniture
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furnitur...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Sideboard
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Italian sideboard composed of six drawers. Original structure from 50´s made of solid wood and covered in colored glass. Handles and details made of brass. Saber shape legs.
Product...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Norman Cherner Chest of Drawers for Multiflex Corp
Located in New York, NY
Modular nine-drawer "Studio Group" chest composed of walnut with a white micarta top, lacquered masonite drawer bottoms and angle-steel pulls and frame. The “Curtainwall” principle applied to furniture, allowing easy extension in either a vertical or horizontal direction. An elegant riff on the Eames ESU, designed by Norman Cherner (along with Matthew Cooper) and manufactured by the Multiflex Corp circa 1954. The present unit has three banks of three drawers; the full-length angled steel pulls contribute to the overall graphic scheme of contrasting stripes. The Studio Group was featured in George Nelson’s Storage book and was a MoMA Good Design selection in 1954. The frame, which disassembles to a large degree, is held together with brass buttons. Cherner famously designed the narrow-waisted Plycraft armchair along with an award-winning furniture line for Konwiser and was the author of the 1953 book Make Your Own Modern Furniture. Along with a sliding door cabinet and a double-tall unit...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Russel Wright for Conant Ball
USA, 1950s
Solid birch, in black lacquered finish.
Measur...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Lacquer
Alfred COX Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers Circa 1952 English Oak
By Alfred Cox
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Alfred Cox circa 1952 Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers which are part of a suite.
This is a very well made chest, a ver...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Small Italian Console with a Mirror by Mobili Permanente Cantù in the 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian piece, consisting of a mirror and a wall mounting console, dates from the 1950s. The set was manufactured by the La Permanente company. While the mirror is framed by bra...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Group 8-Drawer Dresser, USA 1950s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Norwalk, CT
Featuring signature brass cross stretcher, this McCobb chest has been fully restored in a rich dark walnut stain with satin finish. Designed for Calvin Group circa 1950s. Original ha...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded & White Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
Tommy Parzinger for Parzinger Originals white lacquered two drawer cabinet.
Some call this a dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest.
Solid brass round domed studs ev...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe Small Sideboard, circa 1950
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe small sideboard, circa 1950.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
1950s Large Industrial Beech Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use
- Item has been cleaned and the bottoms of the drawers have been replaced.
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Modern Small Chest by Emiel Veranneman, White Wood, 1958
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern small chest by Emiel Veranneman, White Wood, 1958.
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cabinet by Willy Van der Meeren & Eric Lemesre for Tubax, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Willy Van der Meeren; Eric Lemesre; Tubax; Cabinet; Belgian Design; Mid-Century Modern; Patina; Wood; Metal; Belgium; 1950's;
An early example of Industrial Design from the Belgium modernist stream, designed by Willy Van Der Meeren & Eric Lemesre for Tubax. On the left, wooden shelves are covered by a red metal door, on the right a large grey metal door opens up to a big open space. The coloured metal sliding doors...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, Pair of Sideboards Edition Drexel, USA 1950s.
Located in Berlin, DE
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougail, a pair commodes or sideboards in walnut and White porcelain knobs. Model 861-121-2
Edition Drexel, United States 1950s....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Porcelain, Walnut
Vintage Portuguese Chest of Drawers, 1950's
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chest of drawers was designed and produced in Portugal, during the 1950's. It is made of sucupira and agba wood with oval wooden handles. It features four big drawers...
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
ISA Bergamo Chest of Drawers in Stained Oak by Leonardo Fiori, 1950s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Italian ISA Bergamo chest of drawers in stained oak by Leonardo Fiori from the 1950s. A very pleasing chest of drawers was designed by the Italian architec...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian chest of drawers with mirror, 1950s.
Dimensions: H tot.=189 cm; W= 178 cm; D= 53 cm
H only dressers= 85 cm.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Heals Satinwood Chest of Drawers by A.J. Milne, 1950s
By Heal's, Andrew Milne
Located in London, GB
Produced for Heals in the 1950s, this chest of drawers is constructed from Satinwood.
The design is attributed to Andrew Milne.
With three drawers, the uppermost of a fluted desi...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers in Mahogany and Brass 1950s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully made tall chest of drawers model no 865 in mahogany with brass accents and sliding doors at top concealing pull out shelves by Harvey Probber, American 1950's (signed “Furniture...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers for Søborg Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Six Drawers With Green Glass Top - Italy, 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of six drawers in solid wood veneered with walnut, “herringbone” marquetry on the drawers, base in solid stained walnut matching the frame of the original glass top (green in c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Designer : Gilbert Rohde
Model ; Dresser 4041 Honeymoon Furniture for Young America,
Maker : Kroehler
Exhibited : 'America at Home' at the New York World's Fair 1940.
Created by Gilbert Rohde, 1940's foremost furniture designer, expressly to demonstrate modern living displayed in the 'America at Home' building at the New York World's Fair 1940.
Honeymoon furniture by Kroehler is outstanding in contemporary furniture design.
Notice its space saving compactness, its sturdiness, its freedom from dirt catching corners.
Honeymoon furniture offers comfort, convenience and economy never before possible in the small home or apartment
The use of two different coloured woods to create a two-tone effect is very striking and complements the simple form. This unusual chest of drawers is a signature piece that injects character into any interior.
The raised sides sit proud of the top elevating the chest creating an elegant tray effect. The front is fitted with three drawers with original wooden knobs in contrasting dark brown laurel. The sides have a projecting section of contrasting dark brown laurel at the front which defines the form. Inverted triangular feet. "Kroehler Made" metal tag. Designer unknown.
Kroehler
In 1902, Peter E. Kroehler bought the Naper ville Lounge Co., a maker of wooden lounge chairs and upholstered furniture. Kroehler built a new factory in Naperville in 1913 after the original facility was destroyed by a tornado. Soon thereafter, he renamed the company Kroehler Manufacturing Co. This enterprise soon operated across the country and employed several hundred men and women in the Chicago area. By the middle of the 1940s, with over $20 million in annual sales, Kroehler was the second-largest furniture maker in the United States. During the 1960s, when the company employed close to 8,000 people around the country, annual revenues passed $100 million. The company struggled during the 1970s, closing its historic Naperville factory in 1978 and ending its operations in the area. In 1981 Kroehler was acquired by the ATR Group of Northbrook, which put the company up for sale. By the early 2000s, furniture was still manufactured under the Kroehler name by two unrelated companies, one in North Carolina and the other in Ontario, Canada.
Gilbert Rhode : American, 1894 - 1944
Gilbert Rohde (1894-1944) is best known for helping to create the modern design at Herman Miller Inc. Gilbert Rohde furniture design was focused on mass production and bringing modern products to the greatest number of consumers. He is also credited with designing the first examples of biomorphic furniture in America-which would ultimately shape mid century modernism.
US industrial designer, born in New York. He became familiar with cabinetmaking in his father's shop. He studied at the Art Students League and Grand Central School of Art in New York. Early work was as a drama and music critic, cartooninst, reporter, and furniture illustrator. He traveled to France and Germany in 1927 and was inspired by modernism.
He opened his own office in New York in 1927, designing furniture and showrooms, and consulting with manufacturers like General Electric and Hudson Motor Car Company.
In 1931 HeywoodWakefield Company introduced a compact armless leatherette side chair with bentwood rear legs designed by Rohde, which sold 250,000 over the next eight years. Rohde also developed a later version for the Herman Miller Furniture Company, which was sold dis-assembled and made by what Rohde called an "automobile type of assembly."
By 1929 he had established a relationship with D.J. Depree, president of the Herman Miller Furniture Company in Zeeland, MI and prepared some designs for him. Dupree appointed him director of design there in 1932 as part of his decision to shift the company’s orientation from traditional to modern design. His first modern design for the company, a No. 2185 Group bedroom suite was shown at the Chicago Century of Progress.
Also in 1932, Rohde exhibited his furniture designs in a "Design for Machine" exhibit in Philadelphia, along with designs of Russel Wright. The Herman Miller Clock...
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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.
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By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection.
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Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-Drawer Chest, Sculptural Walnut by Bassett
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern 5-drawer chest. Sculptural walnut by Bassett Furniture company. Wonderful design. Elegant yet whimsical, superior quality and construction, dove-tail drawe...
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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
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Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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