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George Nelson Chest for Herman Miller Model 5517 Commode Sideboard 1952
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Telgte, DE
George Nelson vertical chest of drawers commode for Herman Miller model 5517 sideboard 1952 The
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Metal, Aluminum

George Nelson Nine Drawer Miniature Chest for Herman Miller Mod. 5517 Sideboard
By George Nelson
Located in Argelato, BO
George Nelson (Chicago 1908 - Barrington 1986) Vertical chest of nine drawers from the "Miniature
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Aluminum

GEORGE NELSON THIN EDGE CHEST / Cabinet for HERMAN MILLER. Classic Modernist
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early George Nelson 'Thin Edge' chest of drawers with classic aluminum pulls and walnut or
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Aluminum

Vintage Black Dresser Chest by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co.
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern dresser chest designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture Co. in ebonized
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Aluminum

Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Pair, Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Chests, USA c 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Norwalk, CT
sought after. The pair of chests featured here were purchased by us from their original owner. Although
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group MCM Blond or Ebony Maple Three-Drawer Chest
By Planner Group, Winchendon, Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Paul McCobb Planner Group chest / dressers for Winchendon. Three drawers with solid brass
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Maple

Tommi Parzinger Black Lacquer and Brass Large Scale Chest or Credenza
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant midcentury chest, designed by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, American, circa 1950s. It
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Edmond Spence Walnut Brass Two Part High Gentleman s Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 2 part chest on chest dresser by Edmund Spence MINT!
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Exquisite Mahogany and Bookmatch Bird s-Eye Maple Chest by Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
downright fabulous than any produced during his era. This Johnson Furniture Company chest, circa 1955, is a
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Two Piece Mid Century Dresser Set att. to Baughman for Directional c. 1950 s
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Directional Furniture, circa 1950/60's. This unusual set includes a six drawer dresser, and a companion three
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Dorothy Draper Viennese Chest in Black Lacquer with Gilt Trim and Hardware
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Chest or Dresser, designed by Dorothy Draper for Henredon's Viennese Line, American, circa
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Metal

Fine Pair of Creme Painted French Directoire Style Commodes
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
. Each chest features four spacious dovetailed drawers, accented with original antique brass bail pulls
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1950s American Directoire Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

1950s Paul McCobb 4-Drawer Correspondence Letter Chest Jewelry Box Dresser
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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 normal wear throughout. Cabine...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Steel

Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
date from the 1950’s. The quality is superb, there are a lovely size and have a very useful design
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Wood

Fantastic Pair of French Marble Top Walnut French Commodes or Dressers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
spacious drawers. These drawers not only provide ample storage but also showcase the traditional raised
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1950s Unknown Louis XV Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Marble

Birch briar dresser, with brass handles, 1950s
Located in Manzano, IT
Modular living room modules in briarwood, "Fox Hunt" model, 1970s Fox hunting is a term that refers to a series of furniture of design created by Fabrizio Poldaretti in the early 19...
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1970s Italian Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Seven-Drawer Dressers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, United States
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York City, NY
. Featuring seven graduated, recessed-pull drawers, the understated yet handsome details affirm the confidence
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1950s American Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Mahogany

Pair of Fine Quality Italian-Made Olivewood Marquetry Three Drawer Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
drawers adorned with classic brass hardware, providing both visual appeal and practical storage. Designed
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1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Fantastic French Rococo Bombe Distressed Off-white Painted Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
artistry that make French Rococo furniture so desirable. Each commode features two spacious drawers adorned
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Set Of 2 Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s Bedside Tables
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Design 1950s bedside tables Wooden structure with colored glass top. Compartment with door. Brass accessories. Intact and in good condition, small signs ...
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Set of 2 Mid-Century Spinelli Anzani 1950s Bedside Tables
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Spinelli & Anzani 1950s bedside tables Intact and in good condition, glass top (one replaced). Small signs of aging that do not affect the beauty of these Italia...
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Robin s Egg Blue and Gilded French Louis XVI Style Distressed Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
chest is richly decorated with applied gilded ormolu-style motifs, including ribbon-tied swags, floral
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1950s French Louis XVI Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Nightstands Attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Mid-Century Italian Nightstands attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s Green glass top, intact and in good condition. Drawer on the front.
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1950s Italian Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Gustavian Bedside Table wuth Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian style bedside tables with white marble top. Made in second half of 20th century. Greay color with gold detailing. Width: 50cm / 19.7" Depth: 54cm / 21.3" Height: 73cm / ...
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1950s European Gustavian Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Wood

Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
work takes a backseat to no one. These Johnson Furniture Company chests, circa 1950, are a mesmerizing
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Italian 18th Century Style Bombe Commodes
Located in London, GB
drawers and one slimmer upper drawer, providing functional storage while preserving the curved aesthetic
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1950s Italian Rococo Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Walnut

A Pair of Three Drawer Commodes Dorothy Draper Style, 1950s
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Dallas, TX
, modern, and glamorous style. These large scale chests feature three generous drawers with wavy, gold
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1950s American Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Gold

Mid-Century Italian Mahogany Archive Cabinet, In the Style of Gio Ponti
By Schirolli, Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful and rare Italian cassettiera schedario (filing chest of drawers) was produced by the
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Stellar Restored Pair of Pagoda Commodes by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Set, Consisting of a Mirror and a Console
By Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set, consisting of a mirror and a console, dates from the 1950s and was designed by Eugenia Alberti Reggio. The rectangular mirror is framed by teak. The console is also...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 4 Drawer Commode in Ash by Alain Richard, Charron Groupe 4, 1954
By Alain Richard
Located in PARIS, FR
by Charron Groupe 4 around 1954. Ash and mahogany chest of drawers opening with four drawers in
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1950s French Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Metal

Pair of Ebonized and Silver Leaf Commodes by Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored five drawer commodes by Baker Furniture's New World collection. Ebonized walnut wood with silver leaf carved and recessed interlocking ring pulls. Recessed triple pane...
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1950s American Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Silver Leaf

Paul McCobb Walnut Dresser by Calvin Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1950-1960. Crafted in walnut with aluminum hardware, and having eight drawers.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Metal

Scandinavian entryway cabinet from the 50s-60s
Located in Brescia, IT
Warm teak, compartment with sliding door and three drawers with crescent handles. Lightweight structure on thin-section base with crossbeam. Clean lines and measured proportions enh...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Teak

Danish cabinet Denka rosewood effect
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish 1950s-60s cabinet, rosewood-effect laminate, hinged doors with recessed handles and tapered legs. Compact line and elegant proportions for the Denka cabinet in rosewood-effec...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Rosewood

Danish rosewood-effect chest of drawers Denka
Located in Brescia, IT
1950s-60s chest of drawers with three drawers, recessed double-slotted handles, and turned legs. Rosewood-effect grain laminate, understated Danish lines. Compact proportions define...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Palisander

Cassettiera scandinava anni ’50-60 in teak
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera in teak con quattro cassetti e maniglie a incasso, struttura sobria su gambe tornite affusolate. Elegante cassettiera scandinava in teak, anni ’50-60, con quattro casset...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Teak

Cassettiera scandinava anni ’50-60 in teak
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera in teak con quattro cassetti e maniglie a incasso, struttura sobria su gambe tornite affusolate. Elegante cassettiera scandinava in teak, anni ’50-60, con quattro casset...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Teak

Cassettiera scandinava in teak con gambe nere
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera anni ’50 in teak con tre cassetti, doppie maniglie in ottone e gambe affusolate laccate nere; eleganza Mid-Century sobria e grafica. Linee ortogonali e spigoli addolciti...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Teak

Cassettiera scandinava in mogano anni ’50
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera anni ’50 in mogano con quattro cassetti, maniglie in ottone sagomate e gambe tornite affusolate. Linee sobrie valorizzano l’impiallacciatura in mogano dai riflessi rosso...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Mahogany

Cassettiera scandinava con maniglie a triangolo rovesciato
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera scandinava anni 50/60 in teak, quattro cassetti, maniglie incassate scolpite e gambe tornite svasate. Linee essenziali, venatura calda. Cassettiera in teak dei tardi ann...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Teak

Cassettiera scandinava in olmo anni ’50
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera in olmo con quattro cassetti capienti, maniglie in ottone a contrasto e gambe leggermente svasate. Finitura calda, linea sobria. Cassettiera scandinava anni ’50 in olmo ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Elm

Curved Wooden Chest of Drawers with Green Marble of the Alps Ducrot Paolo Buffa
By Vittorio Ducrot
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Ducrot Paolo Buffa curved chest of drawers in wood and Brass. Elegant of great class and excellent finishing.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Pierre Gautier-Delaye, French Modern, Pine, Rare Commodes, France, 1957
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in Manhasset, NY
and features three pull out drawers and one door that swings open, all with cut out handles. Landes
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Colored Glass Italian Pair of Sideboards
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This pair of sideboards features a classic design with two folding doors and one interior shelf. Crafted from solid wood dating back to the 1950s, the sideboards are adorned with col...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Cassettiera scandinava teak con doppie maniglie scolpite in rovere
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera anni ’50–’60 in teak con dettagli in rovere: tre cassetti con doppia maniglia incassata e gambe tornite affusolate. Linee leggere, sobrie. Elegante cassettiera scandinav...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Cassettiera scandinava ’50-60 in teak e rovere
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera anni ’50-60 con frontali in teak, bordi e maniglie in rovere scolpito, gambe svasate. Linea compatta e pulita che valorizza il contrasto tra teak caldo e rovere chiaro. ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Cassettiera scandinava ’50-60 in teak e rovere
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera anni ’50-60 con frontali in teak, bordi e maniglie in rovere scolpito, gambe svasate. Linea compatta e pulita che valorizza il contrasto tra teak caldo e rovere chiaro. ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Cassettiera scandinava in teak con gambe in betulla tornite, anni ’50
Located in Brescia, IT
Piccola cassettiera scandinava anni ’50 in teak con gambe tornite in betulla. Tre cassetti con maniglie intagliate a incavo. Piccola cassettiera scandinava degli anni ’50, in teak c...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Birch, Teak

Neoclassical Style Wood and Brass Commode
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
a French. work Circa 1950
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1950s French Neoclassical Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example features a pinned marble on
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1950s Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Solid White Oak Carved Four-Panel Commodes with Carrera Marble Tops
Located in Chicago, IL
panel front is constructed of bi-fold doors that open to reveal five drawers, three with partitions
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1950s American Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Iron

Signed Maison Jansen Bronze Mounted Marble Top Directoire Commode Dresser
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
that outline the drawers in geometric precision. It features three upper drawers for smaller storage
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1950s French Directoire Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Elegant Pair of Black Lacquer Cane and Brass Commodes by Tommi Parzinger
By Willow and Reed, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
chests have undergone a meticulous complete professional restoration. All cane veneer and rattan bindings
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Brass

Cabinet with Drawers 1950s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant living room cabinet of fine Italian craftsmanship veneered in exotic wood with thick crystal top, eight central drawers with grissinized front and brass handles surmounted by...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950 Chest of Drawers

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Crystal, Brass

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Vintage 1950 Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage 1950 chest of drawers available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all vintage 1950 chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Vintage 1950 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. There are many kinds of vintage 1950 chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Louis XV vintage 1950 chest of drawers are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage 1950 chest of drawers over the years, but those made by Paul McCobb, George Nelson and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage 1950 Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,792, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $98,500 highest priced.

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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