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50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

A chest of drawers, France 50s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A solid wood chest of eight drawers with steel legs. France, 50s.
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1950s French 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

Vintage A chest of drawers, France 50s.
A chest of drawers, France 50s.
$4,509
H 47.3 in W 30.4 in D 18.2 in
Small Glass Commode - Design From The 50s
Located in BARSAC, FR
Amusing little in-between chest of drawers in bevelled and chiseled glass, opening two drawers
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1940s French Other 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Glass

Vintage Small Glass Commode - Design From The 50s
Small Glass Commode - Design From The 50s
$1,174
H 27.96 in W 25.6 in D 12.21 in
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
use. Easy to fix, only two holes and two screws needed. Another pair available but with two drawers
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Rosewood

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Brazilian Dressing Table in Caviúna, 50s
Located in SAO PAULO, BR
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dressing Table in solid wood veneered in Caviuna, 50s. It has 4
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

Vintage Brazilian Dressing Table in Caviúna, 50s
Brazilian Dressing Table in Caviúna, 50s
H 72.84 in W 71.66 in D 17.33 in
Modern Brazilian Commode 50s Veneered in Caviúna
Located in SAO PAULO, BR
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Commode 50s veneered in Caviúna. Firm and resistant. In good condition
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Italian Chest of Drawer in Macassar Veneer and Brass Handles 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Extremely decorative and fancy 50s chest of drawers from Italy with six drawers in a wonderful
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Astonishing chest of drawers from the 50s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Astonishing chest of drawers, maple wooden structure, thick 1,5 cm glass top, brass feet
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1950s Italian 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

Astonishing chest of drawers from the 
50s
Astonishing chest of drawers from the 
50s
H 27.56 in W 73.23 in D 19.69 in
A Jacques Quinet chest of drawers in lacquer and mahogany of Rio. France 50 s
By Jacques Quinet
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large chest of drawers with six overhanging drawers in black lacquer. The top and sides are in
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1950s European 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Mahogany, Lacquer

Renzo Rutili 50s Modern Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Renzo Rutili
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Beautifully figured cherry wood throughout highlights this chest of drawers or gentleman's
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers Rosewood Veneer Ebony Brass Italy 50s-60s
Located in Milano, IT
Chest of drawers, rosewood veneer and ebonized wood, back-treated glass top. brass details. Good
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

50 s Danish Wood Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
50's Danish wood chest with three drawers
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1950s Danish 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

50
s Danish Wood Chest
50
s Danish Wood Chest
H 36 in W 40 in D 18 in
Handsome 50 s Walnut Gentleman s Chest
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD FEB 2009 Highlighted by a caned sliding door, this mid-century Gentleman's Chest is truly a
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1950s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Cane, Walnut

Mid-Century F. Graffi for Home Torino Wooden Chest of Drawers, Italy 50s
By Carlo Graffi
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant chest of drawers with four capacious drawers, with inclined fronts to facilitate opening
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Mod. "5517" by G. Nelson for H. Miller Vertical Chest of Drawers USA 50s
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant vertical chest of drawers with four supports in white lacquered die-cast aluminium. In the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Aluminum

20th Century Cabinet with Ten Drawers in the Style of Ico Parisi in Wood 50s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Turin, Turin
drawers. The rectangular shape of the furniture is made more elegant thanks to a cut all along the corners
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

20th Century Silvio Cavatorta Commode with 6 Drawers and Swinging Mirror, 50s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Turin, Turin
, wall attachments and brass details. Over the six drawers, there are a beveled crystal glass top and a
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Crystal, Brass

Handsome 50 s Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
warm finish) Abundant storage with two long drawers with black patinated handles across from four half
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1950s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Cane

Handsome 50
s Modern Walnut Dresser
Handsome 50
s Modern Walnut Dresser
H 31.5 in W 64 in D 20 in
Tres Smart 50 s Modern Walnut Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
chests, this piece by Bassett from the late 50's has a simple yet strong presence. One small (dime
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1950s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

Tres Smart 50
s Modern  Walnut Dresser
Tres Smart 50
s Modern  Walnut Dresser
H 30 in W 60 in D 17.75 in
Teak Chest of Drawers No. 134 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Møbler in the late 50s early 60s. This chest of drawers first appeared in the FDB Møbler catalog in 1954
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Ash, Beech, Teak

French 1940s-50s Stunning Mirrored Commode
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
with faceted mirrored glass and floral ornamentation. The lovely chest of drawers is from around
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1940s French 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

French 1940s-50s Stunning Mirrored Commode
French 1940s-50s Stunning Mirrored Commode
H 29.53 in W 35.83 in D 15.75 in
Italian 50s Parchment Pallisander Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully designed parchment & pallisander wood commode w/ bronze handles.
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1950s Italian 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

Mid-Century ISA Bergamo Wooden Cabinet, Italy 50s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, IT
Very elegant and refined piece of furniture in dark wood with two large overlapping sliding doors on parallel guides, curved and shaped metal handles, tubular iron feet. Produced by ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Tecno T96 Desk Wood with 2 Chests of Drawers, 50s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Turin, Turin
chest drawers that seems suspended and another one on the other side that can be moved as pleased. The
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

50 s Italian Sideboard Design Marquetry Floral Decoration Gio Ponti F248
By Gio Ponti
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Very nice 50's Italian tripod sideboard / chest of drawers. Solid oak rounded piece of furniture
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

20th Century, Franco Albini for Poggi Chest of Drawers mod. CM24, 50s
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Turin, Turin
- architectures, interiors, design pieces. Here we have a chest of drawers mod. CM24 designed in 1958 for Poggi
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Flair Patchwork Collection Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian 50s Chest of Drawers Newly Covered in Palisander Veneer Marquetry
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

Flair Patchwork Collection Chest of Drawers
Flair Patchwork Collection Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 35.83 in D 18.12 in
IT.50 s walnut chest of drawers/console
Located in Firenze, IT
Walnut wood on black steel legs, 8 drawers
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

IT.50
s walnut chest of drawers/console
IT.50
s walnut chest of drawers/console
H 32.68 in W 67.33 in D 15.75 in
Vintage American Steel Chest of Drawers, c. 1940s-50s
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage American steel chest of drawers, c. 1940s-50s by the Simmons Furniture Company, with
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1940s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

Pair of 50s Danish Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of Walnut Chest of Drawers
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of  50s Danish Walnut Chest of Drawers
Pair of  50s Danish Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 37.01 in D 18.12 in
Vintage American Steel Chest of Drawers, c. 1940s-50s
Located in Essex, MA
A vintage American steel chest of drawers of rectangular form with 4 handleless drawers (the pulls
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1940s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

Mid Century Walnut Tall Boy Chest of drawers, Herbert Gibbs 50s 60s
By Herbert Gibbs
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A beautifully designed & crafted Walnut 'tallboy' chest of drawers Manufactured most probably by
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Mid Century Teak and Formica chest of drawers Remploy Vintage military 50s 60s
By Remploy
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This delightful chest of drawers was designed and manufactured probably by British firm Remploy in
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

G Plan Mid-Century Brandon E Gomme Chest of Drawers Oak 50s Vintage
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
. A set of oak G Plan E Gomme drawers from the Brandon range c1950. This stylish piece, in a solid
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

50 s Cerused Three Drawer Gentleman s Chest
Located in New York, NY
Black cerused gentleman's chest with top shelf valet.
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1950s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

Matched pair of 40 s / 50 s mahogany commodes
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A handsome pair of 1940's or 50's mahogany four drawer commodes by the Red Lion Co. Well made and
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1940s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

1940 s or 50 s American limed oak tall chest with lucite pulls
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A handsome and sturdy oak six-drawer tall chest with lucite handles by the "Mengel, Co." company
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1940s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

Mid Century Modern Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in Southfield, MI
Mid 50's American made chest of drawers done in mahogany over oak, comprising 9 drawers
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1950s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

Silver-Leafed 50 s Widdicomb Dresser
Located in North Miami, FL
This 50's French Provincial pastiche by the John Widdicomb Co. is a whimsical feast for the eyes
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1950s American 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Silver Leaf, Brass

Silver-Leafed 50
s Widdicomb Dresser
Silver-Leafed 50
s Widdicomb Dresser
H 34.5 in W 66 in D 21 in
Booth/Russel 50 s Inlaid Cabinet.Circa 1952
Located in New York, NY
Fine English Circa 1952 inlaid cabinet. This rare example was Designed by David Booth and Judith Ledeboer. The piece was made by the renowned firm of Gordon Russell. The rosewood dou...
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1950s English 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

Booth/Russel 50 s Inlaid Cabinet.Circa 1952
Located in New York, NY
Fine English Circa 1952 inlaid cabinet. This rare example was Designed by David Booth and Judith Ledeboer. The piece was made by the renowned firm of Gordon Russell. The rosewood dou...
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1950s English 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

French 50 s Antique Mirror and Silver Leaf 6 Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
French 1950's antique mirror and silver leaf 6 drawer dresser.
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20th Century French 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Mirror

Modern Brazilian Dressing Table Veneered in Caviúna Wood, 50s
Located in SAO PAULO, BR
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dressing Table from the 50s Veneered in Caviuna Wood. It has 5 drawers
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

Florence Knoll Bassett Nightstand, produced by Knoll International, Germany, 50s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, BE
1950’s. This birch frame is carried by metal legs and has a pull-out drawer. In good condition. H: 40
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Flair Patchwork Collection Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian 50's chest of drawers newly covered in Ayous veneer marquetry with natural brass base and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Flair Patchwork Collection Chest of Drawers
Flair Patchwork Collection Chest of Drawers
H 33.86 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in

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Metal

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-toned Onyx and Brass, 4-shade
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By Arredamenti Borsani, Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani
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Rare Mid-Century Modern Copacabana Chair by Mathieu Matégot, 1954
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Paris, FR
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
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Bouclé

"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
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15% Off
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Cord, Hardwood

Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
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2010s American Bauhaus 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Black Iron Console Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century black iron console table with marble top, Italy, 1960s Unusual console table with iron legs Mid-Century, Italian. Elegant piece. Size: 28 inches wide 13 inches deep 2...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Marble, Iron

CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane The CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pi...
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2010s American Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Cane, Oak

Mid-Century Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Roma, IT
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Steel

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
$16,408
H 37.21 in W 25.6 in D 39.77 in
Lightolier, Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Lightolier, Floor Lamp
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$2,500
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Side Table by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian side table by Paolo Buffa for the Hotel Bristol. Etched rectangular glass with stars and circles motives hold by a mahogany pedestal base ending with a brass sabot.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Oak Stool by Jacques Jarrige "Osselet"
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2010s French 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers

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Oak Stool by Jacques Jarrige "Osselet"
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Huge Spectacular 1950s Custom-Made Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Chandelier
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Aluminum

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50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 50s vintage chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 50s vintage chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. 50s vintage chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 50s vintage chest of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. 50s vintage chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, Johnson Furniture Co. and Renzo Rutili are consistently popular.

How Much are 50s Vintage Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for 50s vintage chest of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 50s vintage chest of drawers begin at $130 and can go as high as $6,787, while the average can fetch as much as $1,950.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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