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Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern storage chest is a simple, yet elegant oak veneer double-door chest. Our shingle
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
H 36 in W 48 in D 20 in
Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
With hand-painted faux bone drawer fronts and upper case, the three soft closing drawers each with modern stainless steel and acrylic handles. Raised on a stainless steel H form stre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

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Metal

Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
Mid Century Three Drawer Chest
H 36 in W 42 in D 21.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style tall chest of drawers, constructed of American walnut with a transparent
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tall Chest
H 55 in W 44.13 in D 21.13 in
Light Mid Century Leather Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a shagreen embossed leather in our light overcast dove finish, with six long drawers and with polished nickel finish hardware and trim, all raised on a cube form polished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

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Metal

Light Mid Century Leather Tall Chest
Light Mid Century Leather Tall Chest
H 50 in W 35.75 in D 20 in
Dark Mid Century Leather Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a shagreen embossed leather in our dark tempest smoke finish, with six long drawers and with brushed brass finish hardware and trim, all raised on a cube form brushed bras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

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Metal

Dark Mid Century Leather Tall Chest
Dark Mid Century Leather Tall Chest
H 50 in W 35.75 in D 20 in
Italian Mid-Century Whithe Metal N Steel Secretary Office Chest of Drawer, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Whithe metal and steel office chest of drawer, 1970s Secretary office chest of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Steel

Mid Century Walnut Highboy Dresser Chest Unmarked
By John Stuart
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Mid Century walnut highboy dresser, solid and well made with attention to details. Book matched
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut High Chest
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut High Chest. Featuring a straight line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

19th Century American Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique American solid pine blanket chest, c. mid 19th century. The chest features two faux
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Antique Mid-19th Century North American American Colonial Blanket Chests

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Metal

1950's Mid Century Witco Scroll Carved Cedar Chest
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible ornately carved cedar hump blanket chest. Scroll work carving on edges and top. Very
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Wood

Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut commodes / chests with three drawers and round brass drawer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Pair Mid-Century Tiered Limed Wood Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
feet, the front legs with a cylindrical stretcher. In a classic mid-century style limed finish (Which
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest - Vintage Cherrywood Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian chest with a trapezoidal body and an imbedded
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century White Oak Morgan Style Five Drawer Tall Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century white oak Morgan chests with five drawers mounted with scroll design brass
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Scalloped Chest and Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace eclectic charm with this Vintage Boho Scalloped Chest and Drawers, reflecting the free
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane
By Harvey Probber
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Modern Harvey Probber Tall Chest, Bleached Mahogany and Cane Offered for sale is an
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cane, Mahogany

Mid Century Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, circa 1960
Located in CANGAS, ES
Cómoda danesa en madera de teca de los años 1960’s. Diseño sencillo y muy representativo de las piezas de mobiliario escandinavo de mitad de siglo XX. Se construye en una estructura ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. Mid-Century Walnut Six Drawer High Chests
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
2 Mid-Century walnut high chests / dressers with six drawers mounted with X-shaped brass drawer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Mid-19th Century Chest with Convex Drop Front and Inner Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century chest. This Swedish chest features a convex-front opening in the top
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid century Scandinavian painted birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian painted birch chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine example of Swedish modern
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Pine

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1850. Good quality Swedish empire commode
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest: Enduring Style & Sophistication
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rediscover the elegance of the 1960s with our Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest of Drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Aksel Kjersgaard Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design chest of drawers produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in teak and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Vintage Regency Cerused Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Regency Chest of drawers. A beautiful hand carved Bombe chest in a chic cerused
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest This chest of drawers measures: 39.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Chrome

Bassett Mayan Tall Chest Highboy Dresser Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern tall highboy dresser from the “Mayan” line by Bassett Furniture Company
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Gustavian Style Washed Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic Gustavian style cabinet in an off white washed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Rosewood and Brass Commode / Chest of Drawers
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century 3-drawer commode / chest of drawers finished in rosewood veneer and a brass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Metal

Mid-20th Century Traveling Trunk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A zinc clad traveling trunk, Mid-20th Century. Wide black metal bindings, brass plated studs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

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Brass, Zinc

Mid-20th Century Traveling Trunk
Mid-20th Century Traveling Trunk
H 20 in W 39.75 in D 20.25 in
Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Laminate, Walnut

Mid-Century Pair of Florence Knoll Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Remarkably iconic rare pair of walnut Mid-Century cabinets/ dressers by Florence Knoll, for Knoll
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Inlay and Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A superb vintage Regency chest of drawers. A gorgeous combination of marquetry and inlay details
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest – Pair
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Rosewood Thin Edge 5 Drawer Chest – Pair Each chest of drawers measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Chrome

Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
look of these- give your interior real Mid-century authenticity.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Sleek Walnut Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers Credenza
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, the credenza has a beveled frame front. The seven drawers each have metal triangular pulls and the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Army Metal Box, Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage army box or chest of drawers, Eastern bloc, probably made in the former Czechoslovakia in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Army Metal Box, Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Vintage Army Metal Box, Chest of Drawers, 1950s
H 18.12 in W 47.25 in D 15.36 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Distressed Bleached Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage distressed chest of drawers. A gorgeous bleached Burl wood in a classic Bombe
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Polychrome Flowers in Vase Handpainted on Chest of Drawers, Mid 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
. Mid 20th century, American made.
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Late 20th Century American Blanket Chests

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Wood

American Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Metal, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained oak and metal chest of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Series "Fitting" by Piarotto Wooden Chest of Drawers Italy 70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful chest of drawers with six large drawers, in wood with aesthetic perimeter finishes and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Restored 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wood Chest with Wrought Iron Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back into the iconic 1960s with our meticulously restored Mid-Century Modern wood chest of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Iron

Mid-Century American Embossed Faux Reptile Leather Chest / Set of Desk Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American rectangular shaped chest embossed in off-white faux reptile leather featuring
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Leather

Mid-Century Sideboard and Chest of Drawer Designed by František Mezulánik, 1960'
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, chrome, metal - Dimensions of chest of drawer: H 79cm x
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage Elegance Reborn: Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the allure of our 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, a testament
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid century Milo Baughman bleached rosewood gilt metal drawer cabinet USA 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin book-matched bleached rosewood veneer & gilt metal cabinet
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a wonderful patina on this mid 18th century wooden chest ... these pieces have become rare finds
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
18th century Spanish fruitwood/metal trunk ...
H 19.69 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
that will become the focal point of a mid-century studio or living room, thanks to its nice proportions
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum, Metal

Very Rare Mid Century Retro Vintage Teak Tallboy/Chest of Drawers by Alfred Cox
By Alfred Cox
Located in London, GB
Very rare Mid Century modern teak and walnut tall chest of drawers. Designed in 1960s by the
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Walnut

Diminutive Metal Bachelors Chest by Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Art Deco, Machine Age bachelors chest designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Mid Century Modern Inspired Limoge Small Chest with ebony veneer and brass inlay
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
The Limoge night stand is a very elegant piece with Mid-Century Modern influences. Made from ebony
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

Typical French Chest of Drawers circa 1960 in Mahogany, Lacquered Metal Handles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Typical French chest of drawers circa 1960 in mahogany, lacquered metal handles.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Md-Century Modern George Nelson Lingerie Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern lingerie chest features sculpted round pulls with ebonized fronts on
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid Century Kittinger Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers on Antiqued Mirror Base, 1950s
By Kittinger
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
, or jewelry chest. The cabinet is covered in metal leaf that has gold and silver elements and colors
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Vintage "Tivoli" Dresser by Stanley Furniture
By Stanley Furniture, Stanley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mesmerize your house guests or visitors with the magic of mid-century American wood grain. Generous
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Kensington Chest of Drawers Made with Oak, Brass and Glass
Located in Seroa, PT
neighborhood. The Kensington Chest of Drawers with six drawers features a sober and modern structure, but
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Vintage Ebonized Chinoiserie Chest
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fantastic mid-century Chinoiserie/Tansu chest combining eastern aesthetic influences with western
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Ebonized Chinoiserie Chest
Vintage Ebonized Chinoiserie Chest
H 26 in W 33 in D 18 in
1960s Modern Italian Wood Chest with Shelf on Brass & Black Lacquered Metal Legs
Located in New York, NY
veneer on sling shaped black lacquered metal legs with a brass foot. The black metal lines on the front
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chest of Drawers Made with Mate Oak by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
design found in the details of the interior limits. The Cocktail Chest of Drawers enchants by the
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish 18th Century Blue Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An exquisite 18th Century baroque 3 drawer chest. This blue painted three-drawer chest features a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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Mid Century Metal Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century metal chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and walnut, every mid century metal chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century metal chest, we have 276 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century metal chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century metal chest bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made mid century metal chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Paul McCobb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Metal Chest?

Prices for a mid century metal chest start at $212 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $3,440.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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