Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Giovanni Michelucci Serena Chest of Drawers for Poltronova, 1955
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Gorgeous and rare "Serena "chest of drawers mod. Serena in walnut wood, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955, Italy.
Signed piece.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Jim Rose - 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
Murano Glass and Brass Chest of Drawers by Lumini Collections
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Incredible unique design contemporary multicoloured Murano glass and brass chest of Drawers.
Chest of drawer with timber structure, covered in Murano glass, detailed in brass includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Chest of Drawers of the Twentieth Century in Natural Color Walnut
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers of the twentieth century in natural color walnut with three drawers.
The drawers have quality dovetail joints.
Walnut forms very beautiful handmade designs...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Fir
Rosewood chest of drawers, Denmark, 1960s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chest of drawers from the 1960s.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 83 cm / width 180 cm / depth 48 cm
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
20th Italian Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Original Gray Marble
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian chest of drawers in walnut with original gray marble, with three drawers that have Florentine paper inside.
Natural color as per photos.
The...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Commodes Attributed to Audoux & Minet
Located in TARBES, FR
Chest of 3 drawers in rattan attributed to Audoux & Minet, circa 1950, magnificent patina, very good condition.
Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet were a French Modernist designer-du...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rattan
Elegant Italian Midcentury Dresser with Mirror
Located in Rome, IT
With six drawers. Gray painted glass top.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Dressers Four-Drawer Matched Pair, 1940s
Located in Camden, ME
A matched pair of four-drawer Mahogany dressers from the 1940s.
Measures: The set back bases are 4 inches high.
The dressers are in excellent condition.
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
2 Leather and Walnut Artona Chests of Drawers by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
Located in Padova, IT
Rare and spectacular pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers, designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975.
The Artona line by the Scarpa duo was in fact the fir...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Stacked Bedside Tables in Black Ceruse
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by the iconic designer Paul Frankl, these rustic modern dressers blend timeless elegance with contemporary flair. The oversized drawer ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Modular Set of Table, Nightstand and Chest of Drawers by M. Pozar, 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
Modular set of three items designed by Arch. Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody in 1960s. nightstand, chest of drawers and table could be assembled in different ways as you can see on photos...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Wood
MidCentury Macassar and Goatskin Italian Chests of Drawers, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Perfect bedroom dresser all refinement and style both for the size of the entire design and for the utmost care taken for its entire finish.
A simple square design welcomes a Macass...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Macassar
Bernhard Pederson and Son Tambour Front Rosewood Gentlemans Chest
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large impressive tambour front gentlemen chest. Nicely grained Rosewood panels on all four sides.
Interior is fitted with dovetailed drawers and shelves. Tambour door is fitted so ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Ten-Drawer Walnut and Brass Chest / Dresser by Baker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Baker chest of drawers / dresser in bookmatched black walnut veneer with recessed, hammered and etched brass drawer-pulls and a semi-finished back (ca. 1980,USA).
Ten-drawer ...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hotel George V Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Hotel George V chest of drawers. Vintage eight-drawer wood and leather-clad comptoir on hidden casters from the Hotel George V, Paris, France, circa 195...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Sculptural Skull Commodes
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of exotic brass inlay "skull" three drawers with resin finish sculptural side chests.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
Located in Rovereta, SM
Carlo De Carli (Milan, 1910 - 1999) Drawer chest model D154 in white lacquered wood, brass knobs and prongs Manufacturing Sormani, Italy, 1963
Italian Mid-Century Dresser by the fa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Cabinet in Rosewood, Ca.1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Very rare Italian cabinet in rosewood and glass shelves Ca.1960.
The base is made of cast iron and is welded. This base gives the cabinet a great ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Love - Red Mother of Pearl Four Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Midcentury Walnut Low and Long Chest of Drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury walnut low and long chest of drawers by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Excellent professionally restored vintage condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Spring Anglo Indian Blue Three Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
This stunning three-drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay spiral leaf patterns that are nothing short of breathtaking. The dresser is not only visually ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
Italian Dark Wood Midcentury Modern Design Cabinet Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian midcentury modern design dark wood and solid wood chest of drawers consisting of five large drawers and four small drawers, production Italy 1960s
Please note that the lchest...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chest may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if so desired.
A stellar ex...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell Mod. 4963 Chest of Drawers, I§taly 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Designed by Olaf Von Bohr and meticulously manufactured by Kartell, this versatile sideboard or shoe cabinet, model 4963, is a masterpiece of avant-garde vintage design. The rectangu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1960’s Scandinavian birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid century furniture. Rectangular top...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czech
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated with the w...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid Century Meredew Chest of Four Drawers in Oak
By Meredew
Located in London, GB
Stylishly simple chest of four drawers by Meredew from the early 1960s. Beautiful blonde oak finish which is smooth to touch with a characterful grain. Good size drawer depth and the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Jewelry Cabinet, Drawer Chest, Handmade, Unique Item, European
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Ornate dresser by German sculptor Eckehard Weimann.
Handcrafted in organic design.
The dresser is made of wood.
The surface was covered with copper...
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
1950s Drawer Cabinet
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful drawer cabinet from the 1950s. High-quality corpus made of blockboard in teak veneer with 54 drawers, a new working surface out of plywood and a black contrasting base.
Qu...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Rare set of drawers by Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
Rare and spectacular, this pair of walnut and leather Artona chests of drawers was designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in 1975. The Artona line, the first ever produced by ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid century 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
Elm
Rare Stilmodus Accademia designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Hoegaarden, BE
The Stilmodus Accademia, designed by renowned architects Afra and Tobia Scarpa, embodies a blend of innovative design and timeless elegance. This collection is celebrated for its cle...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Walnut "Campaign Series" Bachelor's Chest by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome four-drawer bachelor chest is a classic! Part of Henredon's iconic "Officers Chest Collection". Made in Morganton, North Carolina, USA. Good design and superior constru...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960.
Fine quality chest of drawers. Fitted with 3 graduating drawers veneered in elm which also covers the top. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Elm
Restored 'Station Wagon' Highboy Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Triple Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors highboy dresser is by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture, circa 1945, from the 'Station Wagon' series of bedroom furniture. Beautifully contrasting Mahogany an...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pine Chest And Mirror By Christian Langeström, "Kap Horn IV", Circa 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Swedish-made chest of drawers and matching mirror date back to the 1970s and hail from the "Kap Horn" collection, designed by Christian Langeström for Ab Nybrofabriken. Construc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Pine
Restored 'Station Wagon' Ten-Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors ten-drawer dresser is by Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture, circa 1945, from the 'Station Wagon' series of bedroom furniture. Beautifully contrasting Mahogany...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
MId-Century Style Chest of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single dresser with three wide drawers in the style of mid-century designer Paul Frankl. Solid wood construction with brass hardware.
* 2 chests are available - listing is for 1 *
Pl...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Oak Chests in Ebony Finish, Style of Wormley, France, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Matched pair of mid-century modern oak chests in clean style, heavy, and well constructed. Style is similar to Edward Wormley or Robsjohn Gibbings.
Two equal depth large drawers wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 20th century elm and burr fitted chest of drawers circa 1960.
Stunning chest of drawers with fitted side compartments. Veneered in rich elm with 3 central graduating dr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Mid century chest of drawers by UP Závody, Czechoslovakia, 1960´s
By Up Závody
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century chest of drawers, made by the famous company ÚP Závody in the 1960s. Made in a combination of ash, elm, maple, walnut, birch and poplar wood. It´s in good Vintage condi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Birch, Elm, Maple, Poplar, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut High Chest
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two doors with sculpted rosewood pulls that open up to storage spa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Mid Century Highboy Dresser Wardrobe by Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional large highboy chest, armoire, wardrobe designed by Renzo Rutili, made by the Johnson Furniture Company, retailed by John Stuart, circa 1960's. This impressive cabinet fea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Mid century Eastern Bloc Vintage chest of drawers, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Very interesting mid century modern chest of drawers was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
It´s made of walnut and beech wood and plywood.
The chest is in good Vinta...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Walnut, Plywood
Mid Century Vintage Maple Lacquered Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Meredew, 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Produced by Meredew, England.
From the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Produced by Meredew in the Letchworth factory in Hertfordshite, England.
In all likelihood a design by Alphons Lo...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Chests
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera chests of drawers, circa late 1940s. These examples each have four drawers with walnut cases and ebonized walnut legs. Price listed ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Swedish bedside cabinets. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1950’s.
The quality is superb, there are a lovely size and have a v...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Raymond Loewy DF 2000 Mid Century Jewelry Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Freres jewelry chest circa mid 1970’s. This all original example has lipstick red molded plastic drawer fronts, rosewood trim and opens at the top and bot...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Rosewood
1950s wall-mounted chest of drawers
By Gio Ponti
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
1950s wall-mounted rosewood chest of drawers with cream-colored laminate molded handles.
The supporting foot, a sign of style and elegance ,is made of ebonized wood with brass ferru...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Dresser with Mirror 1940s-50s
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian-made 1940s 1950s dresser veneered in briarwood. It features a mirror framed by back-treated processed glass, glass top, central hinged doors concealing three drawers ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small chest of drwaers
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful chest of drawers was designed by HANJBERG MØBELFRABRIK in Denmark during the 1960s.
Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, the chest features a stunning teak ve...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mahogany And Brass Campaign Chest Of Drawers By Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Norwalk, CT
Crafted from breathtaking mahogany boasting dramatic wood grains, this isn't just a piece of furniture; it's a conversation starter and a window into a bygone era. The brass inlays a...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kagan Style Walnut High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Kagan Style Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, two large doors that open up to hidden drawers, two larger drawers at the bo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Renzo Rutili Designed Chest of Drawers (single)
By Renzo Rutili
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian designer Renzo Rutili produced these cabinets for his 'American Translation' series for Johnson Furniture. Creating a mix of Italian and Danish design, and combining light an...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Two Tone Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Basic Witz
By Basic Witz
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Mid Century Highboy, Chest on Chest, dresser made by noted American maker Basic Witz. The dresser features a two drawer top section, under which are three larger drawer...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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