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Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy.
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Late 20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Italy
H 39.38 in W 32.09 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, Teak, 1960s
H 30.12 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Kroehler
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the charm of the Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Kroehler, a perfect blend of style
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan de Vries, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers Beechwood and Walnut Slab in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in laquered beechwood and walnut slab in Gio Ponti manner
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers/Secretary by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers/Secretary by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Alfred COX Mid-Century Modern Chests of Drawers Circa 1952 English Oak
By Alfred Cox
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Alfred Cox circa 1952 Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Leonard Fiori for Isa Bergamo, Italy
By Leonardo Fiori
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Leonard Fiori for Isa Bergamo, Italy,1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Chest of drawers. Low chest of drawers by Harvey Probber in
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

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Mahogany

Sleek Walnut Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers Credenza
By Grosfeld House
Located in Hopewell, NJ
edges of each drawer have a matte black finish. The drawers open and close with ease. The chest is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Stanley Furniture, circa 1970s
By Stanley
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Stanley Furniture. circa 1970s. Features a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-century Modern Chest of Drawers in Hardwood by Cimo, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
piece like this will look great in any mid-century, modern or even farmhouse home. Móveis Cimo was
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Kai Winding, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Jeppesen, Kai Winding
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking chest of drawers by Kai Winding, made from rosewood. Large model with several drawers in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in the Style of William Hinn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design. Full of timeless Mid-Century Modern elegance and sturdy craftsmanship, this piece is both
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Caviuna wood, Unknown, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
be in excellent condition. If you are looking for a Brazilian modern chest of drawers, this is a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Hardwood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Birch Briar Root, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern sideboard or chest of drawers in birch briar root with double
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Blackened Oak Veneer - France, 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of drawers with blackened oak veneer, six drawers with sloping fronts. Waxed shellac
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Dark Stained Beech - Italy, 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Chest of three drawers in solid beech and dark stained veneer, French polish. Compass feet on the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
By Interiér Praha, Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Beech, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Chest of drawers made of laquered Goat Skin by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern Chest of drawers made of wood and laquered Goat Skin by Aldo Tura designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Goatskin

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Conant Ball
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Now available is an amazing solid birch chest of drawers/dresser by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Birch

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Wonderful Italian sideboard or chest of drawers designed by Paolo Buffa in the 1950s. Truly refined
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Vintage Broyhill Emphasis Chests of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern chest of drawers in walnut. Sculpted wood handles on each drawer. Could
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Swedish Modern Mid-Century Chest of Drawers of Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers made of Birch in Sweden. Chest of dawers has an espresso finish
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Mid century modern Eastern Bloc Vintage chest of drawers, 1970´s, Soviet Union
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Very interesting mid century modern chest of drawers was made in the former Soviet Union in the
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Wood, Plywood

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

Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes / Chest of Drawers Circle of Gio Ponti, Pair
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

MCM Painted White Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
This Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by John Stuart Inc of New York and Grand Rapids has been
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

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Wood

MCM Painted White Chest of Drawers
MCM Painted White Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 39 in D 18.75 in
2 Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes or Chests of Drawers, Circle of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
2 Italian Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers / dressers or commodes from the circle of Gio Ponti
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers or Commode in Wood/Cream with Black Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Commode or chest of drawers with three drawers and crest . Are made of wood and veneer and finished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Chests with Marble Tops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of structural Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers/nightstands with ebonized frame and grey
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Harvey Probber. Harvey Probber chest of drawers in bleached
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Mahogany

Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers
H 30 in W 36 in D 18 in
Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover our exceptional Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers, a piece that beautifully captures the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel, Brass

Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
Vintage Burl Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 34 in D 18 in
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Painted Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the retro allure of our mid-century modern chest of drawers, a masterful creation from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Formica, Paint, Lacquer, Walnut, Wood

Paul Frankl For Brown Saltman Chest Dresser
By Paul Frankl
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern chest of drawers designed by Paul Frankl and made by Brown Saltman. An oak
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Royal Blue MCM Chests of Drawers, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern chests of drawers or bedside tables, a perfect blend of timeless
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

1940s Italian Art Deco MidCentury Modern Walnut Burl Brass Sideboard Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers sideboard credenza, in beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s. Very expressive Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s.
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s.
H 37.01 in W 30.91 in D 15.95 in
Mid-Century Paul Frankl Chest Of Drawers
By Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Modern Chest of drawers in cerused natual oak with a combed oak border. Original brass
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Restored Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Walnut and Green Stain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of this mid-century modern chest of drawers, a perfect blend of form and function.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Lacquer, Wood

Antique Italian Walnut Burl Portoro Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers, commode cabinet, in beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique Italian Walnut, Brass and Marble-Top Chest of Drawers Commode Credenza
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers, commode cabinet, in beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Lane Furniture Chest of Drawers
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall mid-century modern chest of drawers by Lane Furniture. Walnut wood with pecan trim and brass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Lane Furniture Chest of Drawers
Lane Furniture Chest of Drawers
H 48 in W 41 in D 20 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza with White Lacquer Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1960s with our vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Sven Ellekaer for Albert Hansen Chest of Drawers
By Sven Ellekaer , Albert Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers by Sven Ellekaer for Albert Hansen. Originally made as a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Sven Ellekaer for Albert Hansen Chest of Drawers
Sven Ellekaer for Albert Hansen Chest of Drawers
H 31.75 in W 39.25 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Wide Dresser with Rosewood Laminate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers. Rosewood grain laminate surface provides durability
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chest of drawers This chest of drawers has a rectangular top with front
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A flamed mahogany and brass chest of drawers Sweden, mid 20th Century 82 cm high by 66.5 cm wide by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
H 32.29 in W 26.19 in D 13.59 in
Mid Century Modern Low Commode Chest of Drawers by American of Martinsville
By American of Martinsville
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage low chest of drawers manufactured by American of Martinsville, circa 1960's. This unique
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Five Drawers Mid-Century Modern Warmer High Chest Dresser
By Lane Acclaim, American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers walnut hi chest dresser cone shape legs with fluted brass tips.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Wooden Chest of drawers
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian wooden chest of drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Brazilian Modern Chest in Hardwood & Brass by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers made in Hardwood designed by Geraldo de
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Tall Dresser by National Furniture Co
By National Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern chest of drawers with metal pulls, in the style of Paul McCobb. Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Five Drawers High Chest Dresser with Brass Accents
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
American of Martinsville Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest dresser with block front drawers and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Porto, PT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood six drawers chest, black lacquered glass top and brass hardware.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Porto, PT
Italian Mid-Century Modern rosewood chest of drawers, black lacquered glass top and brass hardware
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-Century chest of drawers in solid exotic wood opening by seven drawers in the style of Jacques
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers
H 57.49 in W 31.5 in D 22.45 in
American Mid-Century Mastercraft Asian Modern Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A exceptional Mastercraft Asian Mid-Century Modern brass chest. Wonderful solid brass hardware
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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Mid Century Modern Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid century modern chest of drawers available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all mid century modern chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Find 4129 antique and vintage mid century modern chest of drawers at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 65 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century modern chest of drawers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century modern chest of drawers made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Mid century modern chest of drawers have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Paul McCobb, George Nelson and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings are consistently popular.

How Much are Mid Century Modern Chest Of Drawers?

Mid century modern chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,468, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $124,065.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by 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.

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.