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
Six-Drawer Dresser by Paul Volther
By Poul Volther
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and tall six (6) drawer teak dresser of rectilinear form having thin tab handles and floating on an architectural base.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in figured walnut with contrasting maple moldings. Both have original la...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Maple, Walnut
Pair Sliding Door Dressers Chests Cabinets by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings & Widdicomb
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine pair of dressers / chests / storage cabinets designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the John Widdicomb Company, 1950s. The mahogany cases have been expertly refinished ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Matching Dresser Set in Mahogany Wood
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar matching dresser set in mahogany wood, model 5272 triple dresser 12-drawer storage with matching smaller companion four dr...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Black Walnut Dresser Produced by Dassi with Carrara Marble Top, Italy
By Dassi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This dresser is made in lacquered Canaletto walnut.
It features solid beech legs, solid durmast interiors, bronze handles, keys and feet caps, and a Carrara ma...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Planner Group Three-Drawer Chest on Low Table by Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group line, this chest comprises a three-drawer maple case piece that sits atop a low detached maple table that could also ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Raymond Loewy Dresser Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century dresser chest designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co. in ebonized solid oak. This piece features four wide drawers with cast aluminum pulls.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Solid Birch Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer solid birch highboy dresser
By Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball "ModernMates" Collection
USA, 1950s
...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Stellar Restored Pair of Pagoda Commodes by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. These rare examples are unique on the World market.
An exceptional pair of sophisticated vintage commodes from a nearly impossible to find case series. These unusual pieces are a part of the boutique Far Horizons Collection, produced by long time Ficks Reed designer John Wisner, introduced in 1954. Expertly crafted solid Oak construction mounted atop a simple, elegant Asian base...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Four-Drawer Walnut Dresser by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Paul McCobb and manufactured by Calvin Furniture, this four-drawer dresser features aluminum accents and slender drawer pulls that emphasize its clean lines and beautiful...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
"Viscount" Mahogany Dresser by Wesley Griffin for Gibbard
Located in Hanover, MA
Elegant mahogany and brass nine drawer long dresser (with mirror) from the Viscount collection made by Gibbard Furniture Company of Canada in March 1956. Only 60 were made.
The V...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Birch Briar Root, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern sideboard or chest of drawers in birch briar root with double top in shaped glass.
Very refined sides design, lower base with a vertical curved li...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Leather and Walnut Chests Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of chests in walnut with leather wrapped baseboards and blond handles. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1955.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Dressers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Dressers, the linear group, oiled walnut with stainless steel pulls and accent details.
One case has 4 drawers, the other has 3 with open storage.
La...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top looks great with little wear to the finish. I love the recessed pulls along the waln...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Modernist Mahogany Chest on Chest by Wesley Griffin for Gibbard
Located in Hanover, MA
Commodious bedroom dresser in the form of a chest on chest from the Modern line of Canadian furniture maker, Gibbard, and designed by Wesley T. Griffin. Advertised as the ultimate in...
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1950s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Cabinet with Asian Hardware
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar cabinet with brass Asian hardware. All original dark had rubbed finish on ribbon mahogany, top will be polished and touched up prior t...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Model 812 Chest of Drawers by Andre Monpoix, France, c. 1955
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and Exceptional Chest of Drawers (Model 812) by acclaimed French designer Andre Monpoix for Muebles T.V., circa 1955.
This highly collectible chest consists of a solid oak construction, black lacquered metal legs, and sleek chrome pulls. The top drawer is organized into compartments while the lower two drawers are lined with a soft blue-grey felt original to the piece.
This particular chest is an early prototype...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gio Ponti, Singer and Sons, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Chest, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Gio Ponti double dresser / chest labeled singer and Sons Model 2161
An iconic and rare double dresser / cabinet. Designed by Gio Ponti in his...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Cherrywood Italian Chest of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Italian chest of drawers, from the mid-20th century. Peculiar shape, original and avant-garde for that time period. A very basic design, but by far an stylish dresser.
All veneere...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. This pair of rare examples is unique on the World market.
An exquisite pair of meticulously restored two drawer black lacquer cane...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Italian Commode
Located in Madrid, ES
Seven-drawer chest made by hand with original solid wood structure of the 1950s. Coated in colored glass and profiles, handles and brass legs.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Dassi Midcentury Walnut and Glass Top Italian Commode Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Very very special for its design of this Vittorio e Plinio Dassi's chest of drawers, from the middle of the century.
All veneered in walnut, with green lacquered glass top. Commode...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Vintage Chest of Drawers, French Reconstruction Period, circa 1950-1960
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage chest of drawers, French reconstruction period, circa 1950-1960.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Chests in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian chests in the manner of Gio Ponti. Has the original brass handles and brass sabots. Chest has three pull-out drawers.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
MidCentury Wood and Brass Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful and elegant dresser both for its articulated movement and for the perfect shellac polishing. The brass finishes match his style perfectly.
The chest of drawers is veneered...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Bar Cabinet Attributed to Claude Vassal, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning bar cabinet attributed to Claude Vassal, France, circa 1950. Striking wedge shaped rosewood case with drop-front doors clad in goatskin. Magnificent hand-carved Walnut mot...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Classic Midcentury Walnut 6 Drawer Chest, Stunning, Sculptural, Vaughan Designs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and rosewood 6 drawer chest with doors. Manufactured by Vaughan Designs, superior quality and construction,...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Dan Kiley Tall Cabinet
By Dan Kiley
Located in New York, NY
Tall cabinet of solid and painted wood, with six drawers and two doors, by renowned architect and landscape designer Dan Kiley. Basically, a freestanding built-in from the Charles an...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Stunning Large Black Lacquered Cabinet by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular James Mont branded black lacquer chest of drawers with raised edges. Gold leafed raised draw pulls and four luxuriously deep draws of 8" each.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Widdicomb Bedroom Dressers in the Style of George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century bedroom dressers features the rich natural finish and sculpted drawer pulls in the style of the George Nakashima "Origins" line, utilized so beautifully. Sculpted triangular legs and uniquely concave drawer...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Caramel Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite meticulously restored vintage two-drawer commode, circa 1955. Stout, exceptionally crafted solid hardwood case construction atop a simple rattan base. The case is veneer...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid-Century Modern Chest in Dark Espresso
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Stanley young for Glenn of California four drawer chest of drawers on tapered dowel legs, walnut refinished in dark espresso with handles of aluminum and bentwood....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Rare John Keal Buffet or Credenza for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century Modern buffet or credenza by John Keal for Brown Saltman features three storage drawers and a cabinet behind a pair of double doors. The unit rests on a sculptured l...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Silver Cerused Oak Cabinet by John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern cabinet was realized by the esteemed maker John Stuart Inc. in the United States, circa 1950. The piece offers a rectil...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1950s Bleached Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and well proportioned eight (8) drawer bleached mahogany cabinet having distinctive laminated end pulls, on tapered dowel legs.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Midcentury Brass and Black Goatskin Commode and Chests of Drawers, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Particular dresser with six drawers with a pyramidal design, refined with style. All also due to the choice of materials such as goatskin and brass.
The dresser has a wooden body co...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson Rosewood "Thin Edge" Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of original grain matched George Nelson design rosewood "Thin Edge" chests for Herman Miller. Very good original condition, labeled.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Elegant Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commode by Tommi Parzinger - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Breathtaking Pair of Chests by Renzo Rutili in Cerused Oak and Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Solid Walnut Dresser by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An asymmetrical dresser in solid walnut with exposed finger jointed joinery, having a shelved compartment accessed by bi-fold doors flanked by a b...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Planner Group Chest of Drawer Dressers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
These matching pair of solid maple three-drawer chests designed by Paul McCobb as part of his Planner Group. The handles are "T" bar metal pulls.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined Mid-Century Modern chest, designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin, American, circa 1950s.
This piece is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of colo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Metal
Italian Midcentury Dresser or Chest of Drawer with Carrara Marble Top, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Fine dresser with four drawers mounted under a beautiful mirror. White Carrara marble top. Glass shelf and brass fixtures.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Elegant Restored Pair of Modern Maple Chests by John Stuart, circa 1950
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored pair of modern chests by John Stuart, circa 1950. The sleek clean design is clearly influenced by the Florence Knoll case production of the same period. Expertly ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Dunbar Cabinet, Mahogany and Brass, Four Doors, One Drawer, Excellent
Located in Kansas City, MO
Storage chest or cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Expertly refinished mahogany case with solid brass hardware. Two wide center drawers reveal an adjustable shelf. Two o...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stellar Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest in Cream Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely gorgeous eight-drawer chest by Landstrom Furniture, circa 1950. Landstrom was a boutique Illinois firm that produced superior furniture on par with the finest productio...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Silvio Cavatorta Mahogany Cabinet Mounted with Tilting Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
1950s Italian mahogany cabinet with six-drawers and a long horizontal tilting mahogany framed mirror over a brass framed crystal shelf, all mo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Steel
Exquisite Mahogany and Bookmatch Bird's-Eye Maple Chest by Renzo Rutili
Located in Atlanta, GA
If a piece feels like Tommi Parzinger, but is marked Johnson Furniture, there can be only one answer as to its Designer: Renzo Rutili. Mr. Rutili was a seminal furniture designer of ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Max Kuehne Style Floral Incised Tall Chest of Drawers with Brass Strapping
By Max Kuehne
Located in Hanover, MA
Modernist chest of five drawers by Henredon, the faces of which have been decoratively incised with a pattern of flowers and embellished with solid brass strapping, circa 1959. Top two drawers have removable dividers and a vide poche tray.
I believe these were inspired by Japanese Isho-Dansu chests.
Very clean inside and out. Patination to brass. Ebonized finish beautifully restored. Ready to place.
We also have listed separately the companion long low chest of drawers...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, Commodes, Parcel Gilt, Painted Wood, Marble, France, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of attractive French commodes, circa 1950s, the white serpentine marble atop a white distress-painted and parcel-gilt conforming case, fitted with four graduating drawers decora...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
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
Italian Midcentury Chest in Walnut with Stylized Brass Pulls and Vitrolite Top
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chest was realized, in the Manner of Gio Ponti, in Italy, circa 1950. It has been handcrafted in burled and hand rubbed book matched walnut, with sty...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Credenza or Commode Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian credenza or commode attributed to Paolo Buffa.
Chic Italian midcentury six-drawer commode, chest or credenza in the style of Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani and Ico Parisi. This gorgeous ebonized and burled wood commode...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Glass, Wood
Swedish Modern Mid-Century Chest of Drawers of Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers made of Birch in Sweden. Chest of dawers has an espresso finish with chrome drawer pulls. There are three drawers with ample space. Perfectly scal...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Exquisite Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely gorgeous eight eight-drawer chest by Landstrom, circa 1950. Landstrom was a boutique Illinois firm that produced superior furniture on par with the finest production of...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern 5 Drawer Dresser 2 Door with Leather Brass Harvey Probber
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant long mahogany dresser by Harvey Probber. Five graduated drawers with solid brass pulls on the right side. Two leather doors with solid brass strips which conceal four pull out drawers and three pull out shelves...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Lawson-Fenning, Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley, and Widdicomb Furniture Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $130 and tops out at $128,000 while the average work can sell for $4,174.
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