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Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by 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
Widdicomb, Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass chest of drawers designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Widdicomb, Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Widdicomb, Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s

Widdicomb, Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s

$11,500
Two Piece Mid Century Dresser Set att. to Baughman for Directional c. 1950's
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare two\piece set of cabinetry, design attributed to Milo Baughman, for Directional Furniture, circa 1950/60's. This unusual set includes a six drawer dresser, and a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Two Piece Mid Century Dresser Set att. to Baughman for Directional c. 1950's
Two Piece Mid Century Dresser Set att. to Baughman for Directional c. 1950's

Two Piece Mid Century Dresser Set att. to Baughman for Directional c. 1950's

$2,800
Modernist Vintage Nightstands Maple Tree Pair Duo Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid-Century Modern vintage maple tree nightstands or small chests pair duo set of two, 1970s Italy. An amazing pair or duo nightstands from colorless lacquered maple tree v...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Plywood

Modernist Vintage Nightstands Maple Tree Pair Duo Italy 1970s
Modernist Vintage Nightstands Maple Tree Pair Duo Italy 1970s

Modernist Vintage Nightstands Maple Tree Pair Duo Italy 1970s

$5,682 / set
Vintage Nightstands Chests Briar Burl Wood by Hickory White
By Hickory White
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a MCM pair of vintage Hickory white "Briar" 3 drawer burl wood with...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nightstands Chests Briar Burl Wood by Hickory White
Vintage Nightstands Chests Briar Burl Wood by Hickory White

Vintage Nightstands Chests Briar Burl Wood by Hickory White

$1,871 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of Cerused Oak Nightstands or End Tables by Davis Furniture Co
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of nightstands featured in cerused oak by Davis Cabinet Company. These Asian style bedside tables have a raised base, dovetailed joinery and carved trim. The cerused oak has acq...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cerused Oak Nightstands or End Tables by Davis Furniture Co
Pair of Cerused Oak Nightstands or End Tables by Davis Furniture Co

Pair of Cerused Oak Nightstands or End Tables by Davis Furniture Co

$6,500 / set
1960s Poul Volther Teak Chest of Drawers by Munch Slagelse Mobler, Denmark
By Poul Volther
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960s Poul Volther Teak Chest of Drawers by Munch Slagelse Mobler, Denmark
1960s Poul Volther Teak Chest of Drawers by Munch Slagelse Mobler, Denmark

1960s Poul Volther Teak Chest of Drawers by Munch Slagelse Mobler, Denmark

$1,645
Mid Century Three Drawer Bachelors Chest att. to Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century bachelors chest, design attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional Furniture, circa 1950/60's. The three drawer che...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Three Drawer Bachelors Chest att. to Baughman for Directional
Mid Century Three Drawer Bachelors Chest att. to Baughman for Directional

Mid Century Three Drawer Bachelors Chest att. to Baughman for Directional

$1,400
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality Swedish chest which offers the best of both worlds with drawers and cupboard space.  Chest fitted with 3 central gr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers

Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers

$2,282
Midcentury White Goatskin and Wood Italian Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful dresser with a very original and very particular shapes. Stunning design for a one-of-a-kind dresser. The chest of drawers is composed of three large drawers, which can be...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Goatskin, Wood

Midcentury White Goatskin and Wood Italian Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1980
Midcentury White Goatskin and Wood Italian Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1980

Midcentury White Goatskin and Wood Italian Commodes and Chest of Drawers, 1980

$7,694
Chest of Drawers in Plywood by Jose Zanine caldas, c. 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this super collectible Chest of Drawers designed by Jose Zanine Caldas, is so gorgeous! This chest is entirely made in Plywood and was designed by Jose Zanine Calda...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Chest of Drawers in Plywood by Jose Zanine caldas, c. 1950s
Chest of Drawers in Plywood by Jose Zanine caldas, c. 1950s

Chest of Drawers in Plywood by Jose Zanine caldas, c. 1950s

$15,000
Sideboard - Wood and formica chest of drawers, 1960s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sideboard with wood and formica drawers in shades of green and yellow, Italy, 1960. Featuring an essential design typical of the 1960s, this piece of furniture combines functionality...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Formica, Wood

Sideboard - Wood and formica chest of drawers, 1960s
Sideboard - Wood and formica chest of drawers, 1960s

Sideboard - Wood and formica chest of drawers, 1960s

$4,025
Italian mid-century modern Chest of drawers in wood, glass and brass, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Chest of drawers in wood, glass and brass, 1950s Rectangular chest of drawers in glass, wood and brass. The top is in white back-painted glass. The structu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian mid-century modern Chest of drawers in wood, glass and brass, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern Chest of drawers in wood, glass and brass, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern Chest of drawers in wood, glass and brass, 1950s

$3,906
Kindel 7 Drawers Fruitwood Heavy Brass Drop Pulls High Chest Tall Dresser Mint!
By Kindel Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kindel 7 drawers fruitwood heavy brass drop pulls high chest tall dresser mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Kindel 7 Drawers Fruitwood Heavy Brass Drop Pulls High Chest Tall Dresser Mint!
Kindel 7 Drawers Fruitwood Heavy Brass Drop Pulls High Chest Tall Dresser Mint!

Kindel 7 Drawers Fruitwood Heavy Brass Drop Pulls High Chest Tall Dresser Mint!

$4,600
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Chest of Drawers
By Broyhill
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Dresser/Chest of Drawers Offered is a walnut tall chest of drawers made for Broyhill Premier's 'Sculptra' line. This piece is quite...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Chest of Drawers

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Premier Sculptra Tall Chest of Drawers

$995
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser Bachelors Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated tailored design three drawer chest designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb circa 1950/1960’s. The dresser features three deep drawers, each having a dowel form pull, and a picture frame molding cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser Bachelors Chest
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser Bachelors Chest

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Dresser Bachelors Chest

$2,000
Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets or Nightstands, Black Lacquer
By Karl Springer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cabinets, chests, nightstands, karl springer Style Pair of Nightstands or Chests in the Manner of Karl Springer, having a black lacquer and rattan finish. The base giving a floating chest...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets or Nightstands, Black Lacquer
Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets or Nightstands, Black Lacquer

Karl Springer Style, Mid-Century Modern, Cabinets or Nightstands, Black Lacquer

$9,500 / set
Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available
By McGuire
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. A ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available
Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available

Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available

$14,500
1960s Jack Cartwright Rosewood Cabinet Dresser Founders Mid Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, 1960s Rosewood Walnut Armoire Wardrobe Dressing Cabinet Gentleman's Chest of Drawers Attribution Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture Company. Unmarked, nu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

1960s Jack Cartwright Rosewood Cabinet Dresser Founders Mid Century Modern
1960s Jack Cartwright Rosewood Cabinet Dresser Founders Mid Century Modern

1960s Jack Cartwright Rosewood Cabinet Dresser Founders Mid Century Modern

$2,100
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendid charm. I love the vintage...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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

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

$4,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Small Italian chest of drawers 1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Small Italian chest of drawers with 2 doors silver and smoked glass, golden brass. Italy around 1970. Height 80 cm Width 105 cm Depth 40 cm
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Italian chest of drawers 1970
Small Italian chest of drawers 1970

Small Italian chest of drawers 1970

$7,102
Vintage Walnut Tambour Low Cabinet By Greta Grossman For Glenn Of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
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

Vintage Walnut Tambour Low Cabinet By Greta Grossman For Glenn Of California
Vintage Walnut Tambour Low Cabinet By Greta Grossman For Glenn Of California

Vintage Walnut Tambour Low Cabinet By Greta Grossman For Glenn Of California

$3,500
Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen Special small sideboard with four drawers No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

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

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

$5,564
Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Unknown Designer, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous rosewood nightstand was produced in the 1960s, and the authorship is still under research by our team. The piece is low, with a simple design and construction marked b...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

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

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

$22,400 / set
Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass
By Dal Vera
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful chest of drawers made in Italy in the mid-20th century by the historic company "Dal Vera Antonio e Figli", active from 1884 until 1984. This company is known for its high q...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass
Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass

Italian 1970s Chest of Drawer with Mirror by Dal Vera in Bamboo Wicker & Brass

$2,083 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Five Drawers Cerused Oak Brass Hardware High Chest Dresser
Five Drawers Cerused Oak Brass Hardware High Chest Dresser

Five Drawers Cerused Oak Brass Hardware High Chest Dresser

$5,400
Rare Restored Modern Chest by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping chest from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout hardwood case construction with brass and leather accents. Fabulous detail and craf...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Restored Modern Chest by American of Martinsville
Rare Restored Modern Chest by American of Martinsville

Rare Restored Modern Chest by American of Martinsville

$6,950
Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers was inspired by the forms and sensibilities of Shaker furniture. Here, artist Jim Rose puts his spin on the shaker design by using naturally rusted steel. The warmth of the patina evokes a cherished family heirloom. This piece will add interest and functionality to any room. Jim Rose Chest of Drawers repurposed steel with natural rust patina 78h x 35w x 18d in 198.12h x 88.90w x 45.72d cm JR0270 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio: Born in Indiana, Jim Rose lived in Europe until he returned to the United States to attend college. After one year at Bard College, Jim transferred to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago (SAIC) where he graduated in 1988 with a BFA. His skillful interpretation of the Shaker design is a result of intense research and field study of Shaker furniture, architecture, culture and history. After over two decades of dedicated work, he has mastered the minimalism of the Shaker technique and created his own unique visual vernacular. The quilts of Gee's Bend have become a monumental influence taking this artist's work to new levels of unique interpretation and artistry. His selection of aged steel results in a patina directly related to that of aged wood while his colored strips beautifully mimic worn cloth. Each piece of furniture is masterfully made and intended for daily use. Jim Rose’s steel furniture is featured every year at SOFA Chicago for the past 25 years. Jim Rose b. 1966, Wisconsin Education: 1989 B.F.A., sculpture, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL 1988 Student at Large, Welding Technology, Triton College, Chicago, IL 1985 Undergraduate Photography Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York Awards: 2008 Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship Award, Madison, WI 2005 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 Grant Recipient for Shaker Interpretations in Cast Iron, PA Arts Assoc / WI Arts Board 2003 Arts/Industry Residency Program for Visual Artists, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Solo Exhibitions: 2017 New Work, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2012 Simply Steel, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI 2007 Variation, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2003 New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2001 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 2000 Shaker in Steel / New Work, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL 1999 Hands and Heart to Steel III, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL National Exhibitions: 2017-2018 SOFA Chicago – Gallery Victor Armendariz 2016 - 1995 SOFA Chicago, New York, Palm Beach - Ann Nathan Gallery 2011 - 2002 Art Chicago - Ann Nathan Gallery Group Exhibitions: 2017 Coming Attractions: Inaugural Exhibition, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Chicago, IL 2017 Living with Art: The Newman Collection, 108 Contemporary, Tulsa, Oklahoma 2016 Form Follows Function: The Intersection of Art and Craft, The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, Wi 2015 NEO, Chipstone Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, WI 2015 ICFF, Furniture Society, Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY 2013 Vahki Revisited, The Enduring Spirit of a Craft Collection” Mesa Contemporary Arts, Mesa, AZ 2013 Fearless Furniture, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Indianapolis, IN 2013 Inaugural Exhibition, Museum Wisconsin of Art, West Bend, WI 2012 Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection, Racine Art Museum, WI 2011 Hiding Places: Memory in the Arts, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, WI 2010 Living with Art, Strohl Art Center, Chautauqua Institution, NY 2009 Summer in Wisconsin, Tory Folliard Gallery, Milwaukee, WI 2009 High Honors, James Watrous Gallery, Madison, WI 2008 Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary, Museum of Art and Design, NY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Art Association, Jackson, WY 2007 Transformation 5: Contemporary Works in Found Materials, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX (traveling exhibition) 2006 Show us Your Drawers, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN 2006 Marriage of the Minds...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina

Shaker Inspired Chest of Drawers, Steel Furniture Natural Rust Patina

$12,000
Elegant Italian Midcentury Dresser with Mirror
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
With six drawers. Gray painted glass top.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Elegant Italian Midcentury Dresser with Mirror
Elegant Italian Midcentury Dresser with Mirror

Elegant Italian Midcentury Dresser with Mirror

$4,261 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-09-A Bedside cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This item is raw and sturdy. Its rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Its presence is uncompromising and captivating. Here we see the principle of the Japan...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

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

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

$15,000
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-23-A Linen Box / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Cane

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

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

$13,300
Bamboo Cane and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers (2) by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1975
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Vienna, AT
Bamboo Cane and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1975 - Dimensions are 51" x 27" x 18" We have 2 identical pieces available. Rare large organic chest of drawe...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Cane and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers (2) by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1975
Bamboo Cane and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers (2) by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1975

Bamboo Cane and Brass Commode Chest of Drawers (2) by Vivai del Sud, Italy, 1975

$8,900 / item
Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Mid Century teak dresser made and manufactured during the 1960s in the Denmark. The dresser has profiled handles. The dresser consists of 4 drawers with profiled handles. Teak wood items...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Teak Dresser, 1960s

$899
Vintage Boho Inlay Chest Alf Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage inlay chest of drawers, adorned with intricate bone or faux bone detailing and crowned with a luxurious white marble top. Handcrafted w...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Vintage Boho Inlay Chest Alf Drawers
Vintage Boho Inlay Chest Alf Drawers

Vintage Boho Inlay Chest Alf Drawers

$6,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
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

Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950

Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950

$49,500 / set
1960s Carlo De Carli For Sormani DC154 Midcentury Modern Chest of Drawers
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
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

1960s Carlo De Carli For Sormani DC154 Midcentury Modern Chest of Drawers
1960s Carlo De Carli For Sormani DC154 Midcentury Modern Chest of Drawers

1960s Carlo De Carli For Sormani DC154 Midcentury Modern Chest of Drawers

$7,500
Ebonized Black Lacquer Mahogany Tall 5 Drawers Dresser Gold Bracket Pulls MNT
By James Mont, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized black lacquer mahogany tall 5 drawers dresser gold bracket pulls MNT.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Ebonized Black Lacquer Mahogany Tall 5 Drawers Dresser Gold Bracket Pulls MNT
Ebonized Black Lacquer Mahogany Tall 5 Drawers Dresser Gold Bracket Pulls MNT

Ebonized Black Lacquer Mahogany Tall 5 Drawers Dresser Gold Bracket Pulls MNT

$4,800
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Refinished
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie six-drawer dresser, chest of drawers, or sideboard server. By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" collection...
Category

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

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Refinished
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Refinished

Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Refinished

$3,595
American of Martinsville MCM Highboy / Dresser with Diamond Pattern Front
By American of Martinsville
Located in East Freetown, MA
Classic American of Martinsville diamond pattern front highboy. Dresser has three drawers in top section with doors and two drawers on...
Category

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

Materials

Wood

American of Martinsville MCM Highboy / Dresser with Diamond Pattern Front
American of Martinsville MCM Highboy / Dresser with Diamond Pattern Front

American of Martinsville MCM Highboy / Dresser with Diamond Pattern Front

$1,599
1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful tabletop letter cabinet for desktop or atop a dresser. It is in original unrestored condition and finish. Some wear to top surface and nor...
Category

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

Materials

Steel

1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser

1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser

$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handm...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning

4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning

$7,685 / item
Brown 'Boby' trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970's
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This “Boby” trolley or portable storage system was designed by Joe Colombo in 1969. A very handy trolley made of ABS plastic. It has many storage options such as the fold-out shelves...
Category

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

Materials

Plastic

Brown 'Boby' trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970's
Brown 'Boby' trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970's

Brown 'Boby' trolley by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970's

$757
Clyde Dresser by DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Clyde Dresser - 3 Drawer was inspired by a 1920s streamlined travel trunk. This piece is designed for efficiency and style while introducing a larger storage capacity. The DISC ...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Clyde Dresser by DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning
Clyde Dresser by DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning

Clyde Dresser by DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning

$6,589 / item
Exquisite Pair of Brass and Bronze Chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975
By Mastercraft
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...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Pair of Brass and Bronze Chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975
Exquisite Pair of Brass and Bronze Chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975

Exquisite Pair of Brass and Bronze Chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975

$26,000 / set
Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low chest of drawers in walnut designed by Jack Cartwright. Simple mid-century design with straight lines, dovetailed drawers and black pulls. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Chest of Drawers
Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Chest of Drawers

Jack Cartwright for Founders Walnut Chest of Drawers

$950
Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of extremely rare Campaign chests by Drexel for the Oxford Square Collection. We just love the unusual patterns on all sides done with different colored stains and pai...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern
Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern

Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern

$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 4-drawer Arcadia chest features four drawers, cast brass hardware, and a sculptural solid American walnut or white oak base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handm...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning
4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning

4-Drawer Arcadia Chest by Lawson-Fenning

$7,685 / item
Villa & House Bardot 9 Drawer Lacquered Grasscloth Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Villa & House Bardot Collection 9 drawer art deco style chest covered in neutral lacquered grasscloth that flows over each cresting drawer front and around each corner. Accentuated b...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Villa & House Bardot 9 Drawer Lacquered Grasscloth Chest
Villa & House Bardot 9 Drawer Lacquered Grasscloth Chest

Villa & House Bardot 9 Drawer Lacquered Grasscloth Chest

$3,400
Pair of Selz Chests in Elm, France 1960's
By SELZ
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chests by Selz in Elm wood with two doors and carved handles. Ideal nightstand size.
Category

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

Materials

Elm

Pair of Selz Chests in Elm, France 1960's
Pair of Selz Chests in Elm, France 1960's

Pair of Selz Chests in Elm, France 1960's

$10,500
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or large beside chests By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA,...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished

$4,495 / set
Baker Furniture Satinwood and Walnut Chest with Pull Out Tray, Circa 1940s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare 1940s vintage Baker Furniture satinwood and walnut chest with pull out tray. Features 4 dovetailed drawers in smooth working condition. C...
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Satinwood and Walnut Chest with Pull Out Tray, Circa 1940s
Baker Furniture Satinwood and Walnut Chest with Pull Out Tray, Circa 1940s

Baker Furniture Satinwood and Walnut Chest with Pull Out Tray, Circa 1940s

$3,021
Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Praha, CZ
Retro wooden drawer chest, veneer in the style of stained oak, made in 1963 by the design of Jiri Jiroutka in 1950, manufacturer of Interier Praha. Completely restored.
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka
Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka

Retro Drawer Chest, 1960s, Jiří Jiroutka

$1,716
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...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets "Big Babol" Style - Made in Italy Available
Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets "Big Babol" Style - Made in Italy Available

Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets "Big Babol" Style - Made in Italy Available

$10,417 Sale Price / set
20% Off
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This chest is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available

$2,800 / item
Sloane Mayer, Washington DC Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Cabinet / Side Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Sloane Mayer, Washington D C Mid-Century Walnut Two-Part Fall Front Desk. Great vintage condition. Measures 32" in width, 20" in depth and 30" in height.
Category

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

Materials

Formica, Walnut

Sloane Mayer, Washington DC Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Cabinet / Side Chest
Sloane Mayer, Washington DC Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Cabinet / Side Chest

Sloane Mayer, Washington DC Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Cabinet / Side Chest

$1,495
Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This primitive freestanding chest of drawers / box, handcrafted by a Swedish carpenter in the 1950s, embodies the rustic charm and simplicity of mid-century Swedish design. Made from...
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s
Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s

Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s

$1,584 Sale Price
20% Off
Super Clean Light American Walnut High Chest of Drawers
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut chest of 5 drawers by Lane.
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Super Clean Light American Walnut High Chest of Drawers
Super Clean Light American Walnut High Chest of Drawers

Super Clean Light American Walnut High Chest of Drawers

$3,800
Mid-Century Sideboard by Belgo Chome in the Style of Maison Jansen, 1970s
By Maison Jansen, Belgo Chrome
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage sideboard / commode from 1970s in the style of Maison Jansen. Doors are covered with black glass panels and decorated with massive plexiglass handles. The top is travertine...
Category

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

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Mid-Century Sideboard by Belgo Chome in the Style of Maison Jansen, 1970s
Mid-Century Sideboard by Belgo Chome in the Style of Maison Jansen, 1970s

Mid-Century Sideboard by Belgo Chome in the Style of Maison Jansen, 1970s

$7,931
Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century palisander tall chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality scandinavian tall chest of drawers.  6 equal sized drawers with fitted solid handles, top drawer fitted wi...
Category

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

Materials

Palisander

Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers
Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers

Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers

$2,421
Chest of Drawers or Night Stands or Dresser, Florence Knoll for Knoll Teak Black
By Florence Knoll
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Minimalist dresser / night stand by Florence Knoll for Knoll in 1950s. A rare early design of Florence and hard to find. The curved grip less drawers combined with the Minimalist bla...
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Chest of Drawers or Night Stands or Dresser, Florence Knoll for Knoll Teak Black
Chest of Drawers or Night Stands or Dresser, Florence Knoll for Knoll Teak Black

Chest of Drawers or Night Stands or Dresser, Florence Knoll for Knoll Teak Black

$1,757
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Magna Chest
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Magna Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two doors that open up to storage space, three large drawers on the b...
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Magna Chest
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Magna Chest

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Emphasis Walnut Magna Chest

$1,995

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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