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 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern Style Italian Commode by L.A. Studio
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This contemporary commode, designed by L.A. Studio, features a sleek design with four drawers. Crafted from an original wood structure dating back to the 1950s, it is elegantly adorn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood Colored Glass and Brass Italian Commode
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This Italian Mid-Century Modern commode features a classic design with two folding doors and one shelve inside. The original wood structure dates back to the 1950s and is elegantly c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Mid-Century Modern Wood Drawers After Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wooden chest with 10 drawers. Manufactured after a design of Gerrit Rietveld, circa 1970 In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a be...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Acacia and Walnut Wood Three Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company, Acacia wood and walnut wood three drawer commode. The front of the commode is ad...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company. The restored case has more depth and clarity to the finish than the original factory finish.
The block carved tiki handles provide a striking contrast to the book matched walnut case. The original signature Bassett Mayan” Collection...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish louvered drawer fronts and handsome brass banding along the base. These wonderful che...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dorothy Draper Style Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Dorothy Draper Style Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers for storage, brass hoop pulls, gold accent, and bea...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Two Door Bi Fold Storage Cabinet Dresser att. to 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
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Birdseye Maple and Brass Bedside Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests
By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
USA, 1970s
Stunning birdseye maple, with brass plinth ba...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
4D Drawer Cabinet by Angelo Mangiarotti for Molteni, 1980s
Located in Milano, IT
Drawer cabinet, walnut veneer wood, marble top.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Wood, Glass
Mid 20th century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine quality chest of drawers. Fitted with 3 graduating drawers veneered in elm which also covers the top. ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Elm
Danish Mid-Century Modern Two Part Rosewood Storage Cabinet Credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning two part Danish Mid-Century Modern rosewood credenza cabinet. The base cabinet Cam be use by itself and it measures: 20 x 41 x 31" H. The top cabinet rests on the base cabin...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Vintage Chest with Six Drawers, 1960s – Netherlands
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Chest with Six Drawers, 1960s – Netherlands
Description: Enhance your living space with this stylish vintage chest, designed by an unknown designer and manufactured in the N...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of G Plan Teak 'Fresco' Side Chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of G plan teak 'Fresco' side chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960, of cube-form, the three drawers with molded pulls, on a square plinth base, with G Plan label to the to...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Carlo De Carli (Milan, 1910 - 1999) Drawer chest model D154 in white lacquered wood, brass knobs and prongs Manufacturing Sormani, Italy, 1963
Italian Mid-Century Dresser by the fa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cabinet by Jitona, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood, veneer
- Good, original condition
- Label: Furniture of first class quality.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Stacked Bedside Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960s Carlo De Carli For Sormani DC154 Midcentury Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality chest of drawers by famed architect and designer Carlo de Carli (Milan, Italy; 1910-1999) for Sormani, model D154, circa 1963, executed in visually striking lacquered ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Davis Cabinet Company Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Oak Highboy
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie style highboy dresser or lingerie chest
By Davis Cabinet Company
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with original Asian inspi...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Russel Wright Conant Ball Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch High Chest Dresser Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Wright Conant ball Mid-Century Modern solid blonde birch high chest dresser mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Birch
Italian Designer, Chest of Drawers, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood-veneered chest of drawers or commode designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Fully Refinished Mid Century Modern Dresser by Hickory Manufacturing Company. North Carolina. Circa 1960s
Features a quintessential Clean lines Mid Century Modern Design and ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry Box, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry cabinet, 1950s
In the 1950s, Nelson designed a range of furniture which was produced and retailed by Herman Miller. This is the rare eight drawer j...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Eleven Drawer Dresser, Circa 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Eleven drawer dresser, consisting of a row of three shallow drawers, over eight graduated drawers, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, ca. 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Leather
Chest of Drawers / Dresser with Reflective Drawer Fronts with Pink Case.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Chest of drawers with aluminum drawer fronts. Possibly by Ello. The case has been expertly restored and repainted in bright pink! Perfect for a child's / kids bedroom or for the B...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Gio Ponti, Singer & Sons, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Dresser, Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gio Ponti, Singer & Sons, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Dresser, Walnut, Labeled
Iconic Rare and important cabinet designed by world renowned Italian designer Gio Ponti for...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Maison Regain, sculptural elmwood, 1970s France
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful schulptural mid-Century chest of drawers by Maison Regain.
Circa 1970, France.
Very decorative piece made out of elmwood.
Very good condition.
Very decorative cabinet exec...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Nicely Refinished Paul McCobb for Winchedon Planner Group Blond Chest of Drawers
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely refinished McCobb for Winchendon blonde maple chest of drawers with aluminum ring pulls . Early branded mark inside drawer.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small chest of drawers in rosewood with four drawers, ideal for storage in the living room, bedroom or office. The chest of drawers is from around the 1960s and represents classic Da...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Stacked Dressers in Limed Oak
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer frames and subtly curved fronts create...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Striking Mid-Century Style Brass and Blu Multicolored Murano Glass Commode, 2020
Located in Rome, IT
Striking brass frame and hand-cut Blue Mondrian imitation Murano glass Commode or chest of drawer, raised on special brass legs.
Handmade by a master ar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 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
Vintage Walnut Tambour Low Cabinet By Greta Grossman For Glenn Of California
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mid-century low cabinet with walnut case having tambour front doors that reveal 3 subtle orange drawers under a single pull out tray shelf designed by Greta Magnusson-Gro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
9 Drawers Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Bow Front Dresser Brass Pulls
Located in Rockaway, NJ
9 Drawers Art Deco Mid-Century Modern burl wood bow front dresser brass pulls mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Burl
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
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid Century Style Italian Coloured Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers
Coloured glass drawers
Brass edges
Brass bar handles
Italy Contemporary
Can be made bespoke with different colours or in a sideboard format.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Dresser Cabinet Attributed to Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Well constructed mid-century cabinet of solid walnut, walnut veneer, and brass. The case features a bi - fold door which opens to 4 interior drawers, flanked by a bank of 4 drawers w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern bachelor chests.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Ikea Swedish Pine Chest Of Drawers
By IKEA
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. They work well next to each other as a full dresser, see original catalog pic included in listing....
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Bleached Mahogany Nightstand with Drawer & Shelf
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Raymond Loewy for Mengel single drawer Bedside Table with short legs. Featuring a rectangular Bleached Mahogany form with top drawer, wood and brass knob with Mengel M, cubbies, and ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
William Hinn, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Dressers, Walnut, 1970s
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
Mid-Century Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser Chest
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something magical about the Chapter One line. Maybe they’re just more fun and approachable. Maybe it’s the proportions and practicality. Regardless, they’re one of our favourite collections of all time. This tall stack of sunburst yellow...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
Tambour Door Side by Side 13 Drawers Large Teak Gentleman Chest Dresser Cabinet
By Durland, Danflex Systems
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Midcentury teak Danish modern side by side 13 drawers tambour door compartment high chest dresser gentlemen's chest.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1960, Sweden.
Located in Brussels, BE
Børge Mogensen low chest of drawers for Karl Andersson & Söner, circa 1960, Sweden.
Oak, 4 drawers.
Dimensions: 66 cm H, 68 cm W, 48 cm D.
Original condition.
All purchases are cover...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Aldo Tura brown goatskin parchment brass commode 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique and timeless vintage piece, this Aldo Tura mid-century commode feels imposing and glamourous. The varnished goatskin parchment, in rich shades of brown and dark brown, makes...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Tall Chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We recently acquired a set of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge chests out of an estate. They are vintage 1970’s and still each retain the Herman Miller Label. Please see our other li...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Burl Wood Etched Brass Tall Chest circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Burl Wood Etched Brass Tall Chest circa 1970s
Offered for sale is a Bernhard Rohne Mastercraft Furniture burlwood tall chest with iconic Rohne acid-etched...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rattan and Mirror Chest of Drawers
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Stunning chest of drawers in rattan and mirror with 4 drawers. Typical of the seventies, high quality of craftsmanship, entirely hand made. Excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
Five Drawers Cerused Oak Brass Hardware High Chest Dresser
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Cerused oak 5 drawers chest or dresser with round accent solid brass pulls. Beautiful rounded edges solid oak drawers fronts.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Mahogany Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany five-drawer chest of drawers
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, 1950s
Measures: 34.13"W x 20"D x 31"H.
Newly refinished...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rare set of drawers by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
Rare and spectacular, this pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. The Artona line, the first ever produced by ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut 2 Doors Compartment 7 Drawer High Boy Chest Dresser MINT!
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Walnut 2 Doors Compartment 7 Drawer High Boy Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Merton Gershun Bali Hi Dresser by American of Martinsville, ca. 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish 5 drawer dresser in bleached mahogany with decorative faux bamboo front. The chest features an architecturally inspired case, which surrounds the drawer fronts, creating a dimensional design element to the cabinet. From the sought after, and hard to find Bali Hi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Raffia Chest / Commode by Harrison Van Horn, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Delve into the realm of timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage mid-century Raffia Chest by Harrison Van Horn, circa 1970s. Crafted with an unwavering commitment to quality and...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Raffia, Hardwood
Mid-Century Teak Dresser, Denmark, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid-Century teak dresser manufactured, during the 1960s in the Denmark. The dresser has profiled handles. The dresser consists of 6 drawers with round profiled handles. The wood teak...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern five drawers one-door compartment chest or dresser.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Midcentury Chest in Hardwood & Chrome by Forma Moveis, 1965 Brazil, Sealed
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Chest in Hardwood, designed by Knoll International and produced by Forma Moveis in Brazil in the 1960s is a shows...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Large Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Gentlemans Chest Armoire
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This model is nearly impossible to find. Moreover, yellow is the most sought after option. Combined with the fact that we've restored this piece to outstanding condition, we're certain you WILL NOT find a more sublime rendition.
Well it’s 2024, and Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something magical about the Chapter One line. Maybe they’re just more fun and approachable. Maybe it’s the proportions and practicality. Regardless, they’re one of our favourite collections of all time. The restoration team pulled no punches on this Chapter One Yellow Highboy Dresser, and the end result exceeded our expectations. Every inch of painted wood (including base) was professionally sanded primed and painted to match the original bright white. The laminate top and canary yellow molded plastic door / drawer fronts were finally buffed and polished to a glassy shine. Unlike the traditional Chapter One Highboy, this "Gentleman's Chest" version is step up in style and function. The open cabinet space on the left features a removable and adjustable height shelf, painted in gloss white of course. The right side has two hinged doors that open to reveal an additional (3) drawers. These also sport the signature white facades, and open / close with ease on the ball-bearing metal tracks. This dresser was built like a tank, but looks like a Lamborghini. It’s tough to see this one go, but we know it will be loved.
Broyhill’s Chapter one collection borrowed from the plastic mold injection designs made famous by legendary designer Raymond Loewy. Like Loewy, these Chapter One Dressers employ the futuristic use of color and materials in a way that had not been seen before. The bright yellow plastic captures the playful spirit of the 1970s. The Gentleman's Chest Cabinet is supported by a lacquered plinth base with rounded corners. This colorful, curvaceous case-good could have blended in nicely on the set of 2001 A Space Odyssey. The space-age look has never been more desirable, which may help explain the recent scarcity of all things Chapter One.
Chapter One Yellow Dresser...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood
Low Midcentury Rosewood Chest of drawers by Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Made by Brouer Mobelfabrik
A beautiful low chest of drawers by Brouer made of expressive rosewood. The color is a beautiful reddish darkbrown. The cool grips and patterning of the wo...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Paul McCobb Style Mid Century Chest of 3 Drawers by Loughborough Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning piece of furniture from the '60s This chest of drawers was made by Loughborough Furniture and sold in the Heals furniture store in London. We don't know the designer for t...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid century modern walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV165
Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top, shaped on the front and sides with elegant brass tips.
Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Cabinet By Johannes Andersen For Bernhard Pedersen & Son From 1964s
Located in Lejre, DK
This cabinet, designed by Johannes Andersen and manufactured by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn in Denmark in 1964, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Crafted from exquisite...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This five-drawer chest of drawers comes from Czechoslovakia from around 1970s. The piece is in very good condition - it underwent careful renovation process. It is veneered with elm ...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Founders Furniture Co Walnut Sideboard
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
Campaign Style 9 Drawers Two Doors Compartment Paint Decorated Dresser Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign style 9 drawers two doors compartment paint decorated dresser credenza. Faux painted pattern/design.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets "Big Babol" Style - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning pair of Murano glass cabinets feature the unique "Big Babol" style with an eye-catching two-tone Black and White color scheme.
Made in Italy by skilled Venetian artis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection
USA, 1960s
Black la...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Restored Bachelor Chest by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
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
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern five-drawer dresser chest
By George Nelson for Herman Miller, "Basic Cabinet ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
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