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Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Contemporary Leather Chest of drawers Scala, Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Two drawers chest of drawers / nightstand by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: F06 Ivory Nappa Leather A superb piece o...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather

CRIS dressing table with Antique Brass Feet and Handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
CRIS dressing table is a very elegant piece that suits perfectly in both classic and modern bedrooms.‎ Made of lacquered wood with details in metal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Contemporary by Franca Lucarelli e Bruna Rapisarda Sideboard Wood Steel
Located in Pordenone, IT
Inspired by a chocolate bar, coco is characterized by its rigorous and elegant lines. Its unique shape allowed us to explore numerous different opening m...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Handcrafted Collectors / Curiosity Cabinet, One-Off
Located in London, GB
This curiosity / collectors cabinet is a one-off piece designed to house those most precious items, memories and objects. The cabinet contains 3 equal size spaces for safely storing larger objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Purpleheart, Ash

Vintage Retro Style Chest of drawers with Brass, Copper, Bronze Drawers
Located in Riga, LV
In a stunning design, the Infinity 12-drawer dresser is crafted from ash veneer with a smooth matte finish. Brass, copper and bronze drawer fronts are finished with patina in vintage...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper

1980s Italian Multicolored Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Geometric Design
Located in Florence, IT
Italian chest of drawers entirely covered with multicolored opaline glass (gold, bronze, ivory, gray, dove gray) in a geometric design on the front, on the top and on the sides. The...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kartell Componibili 4-Tier Drawer in Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Velo solid wood bedside table, Walnut, Hand-made grey finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Velo solid wood bedside tables are the result of passion, skills, and refined craftsmanship. They feature structure in solid walnut blockboar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Copper by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in Crystal by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kartell catalogue adds yet another piece to its furniture collection, the commode. Starck has revamped it and the Kartell-style commode evokes the lines of Classic furniture while its transparency and plastic material give it a contemporary voice. Corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous play over its surfaces and give life to an intriguing game of eye-catching perspectives and reflections. Ghost...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Kartell Componibili 4-Tier Drawer in White by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Chest of Drawers in White Rock Crystal and Casted Brass by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The chest of drawers "Kyklos" is made of white rock crystal marquetry with a raw brushed finish. It has 3 drawers with casted brass decors. The dresser seats on four cylinder legs f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rock Crystal, Brass

Modern Black, White, Gold, Brass High Gloss Rounded Sideboard with drawers
Located in Riga, LV
The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful sideboard catches the eye from first sights! Superbly executed by our master craftsmen, this display cabinet is particularly o...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Modern Cream Chests with Curved Fronts
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern cream chests with curved fronts. Curved three drawer chests finished in a hand polished cream lacquer with brass and acrylic handles...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Matt Black by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Phillip Highboy Modern Solid Wood Dresser by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Phillip highboy dresser by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case with continuous waterfall grain / solid steel pulls and base / hand shaped solid wood feet / hand rubbed oil finish / p...
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2010s North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Contemporary by Franca Lucarelli e Bruna Rapisarda Sideboard Wood Steel
Located in Pordenone, IT
Inspired by a chocolate bar, coco is characterized by its rigorous and elegant lines. Its unique shape allowed us to explore numerous different opening m...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Modern Black and Copper Chest of Drawers in high gloss finish
Located in Riga, LV
This cabinet is the ultimate in sleek glamour. Simple in Silhouette but rich in allure and appeal, the side table Polaris 9 drawers offers a delectable finishing touch to the high-fa...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Copper

Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Blue Bird Eye Stained Wood Leaf & Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Blue Bird Eye Stained Wood Leaf & Brass Details Malala Chest of Drawers The beautiful Malala chest of drawers chooses to be different — it’s a uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Modern Contemporary Black and Copper Sideboard in high gloss finish
Located in Riga, LV
This cabinet is the ultimate in sleek glamour. Simple in silhouette but rich in allure and appeal, the side table Polaris offers a delectable finishing touch to the high-fashion home. Elevate the humble chest from simply a means of storage to a statement piece of luxury furniture in its own right. Placed by both sides of a bed, in a living space at the end of a sophisticated sofa, or even as an addition to an elegant office, the Polaris side table has the potential to bring a room together while simultaneously standing out as a mark of impeccable taste. Black high gloss finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Copper

21st Century Matteo Cibic Petineuse Lacquered MDFMirror Fabric Scapin Collezioni
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Bi Petineuse, design by Matteo Cibic, product by Scapin Collezioni Elegant and sophisticated, BI is a luxury and dreamy petineuse. The gravity of the structure is contrasted by th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Fabric, Mirror

USM Haller Storage G2A Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With four drop down doors. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powdercoated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Maitland Smith Contemporary 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith contemporary 5 drawer chest This chest measures: 37.5 wide x 21 deep x 37 inches high About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
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2010s Philippine Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Contemporary Blue, White, Black High Gloss Rounded Console with drawers
Located in Riga, LV
The definition of rich furniture design, this beautiful sideboard catches the eye from first sights! Superbly executed by our master craftsmen, this display cabinet is particularly o...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Curved Chest of Drawers Scimmie Grey Shades, Chromed Details
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti pieces of furniture, it is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This corner cabinet is silk-screened by hand, hand-panited and covered with a smooth lacquer. The decoration depicts the iconic Fornasetti monkeys on a grey leaves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Unicate 80ies Shoe Shine Chair, Original by Werner Schmidt 1987 Art Collection
Located in Vienna, AT
Prototype Material used is beechwood.
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Stack Shelf in Brushed Aluminium by Johan Viladrich
Located in Rotterdam, NL
The Stack shelf is an absolute object. Functional and sculptural, its form directly emerges from the systems of mass production. The design is based on ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Modern black Side Table in High Gloss with Brass, Copper, Bronze Drawers
Located in Riga, LV
Giving your living area a truly luxurious feel, the Black Side Table will leave your home feeling more sophisticated and thoughtful. Add another side table or sideboard to complete t...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper

Liliale Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftmanship shines through the Liliale solid wood dresser. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, it is made by exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Taupe RELEVO Tallboy with Six Drawers
Located in Frazão, Porto
Relevo Tallboy has a modern style, with six drawers to simplify storage and keeping the elegance of the bedroom. Matte lacquered structure in CM8 color with lined interior drawers.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fabric, Lacquer

Chest of Drawers, Walnut, by Tito Agnoli, 1968
Located in Berlin, DE
Chest of drawers made of solid walnut and laminated wood. Five drawers with elegant sunk in handles. Designed by Tito Agnoli and manufactured by Meltoni in Italy. "Tito Agno...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Wood

Established & Sons Wrongwoods Drawers by Richard Woods and Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
British artist Richard Woods is renowned for his work with garish and repetitious motifs. He has applied these to facades, floors and walls across the world in commissioned work and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

Colore Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftsmanship shines through the Colore solid wood dressers. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, they are made by expert hands from high-quality so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Liliale Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftmanship shines through the Liliale solid wood dresser. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, it is made by exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Refined simplicity coupled with high-quality craftsmanship, the dresser M-115 it’s a stunning piece of contemporary Italian design. Made of premium solid walnut and wengé details, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Wenge

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Smile Red by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Kartell Componibili 4-Tier Drawer in Red by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Contemporary Neutral Hues Chest of Drawers in Bird Eye Wood & Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
The Matrioska Chest of Drawers is a visual wonder — from its exquisite workmanship to its bold impact. The exceptional design of this modern storage allows it to become a centerpiece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Colore Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftsmanship shines through the Colore solid wood dressers. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, they are made by expert hands from high-quality so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

"Il Pezzo 2 Nightstand" night table - solid walnut - Carrara marble - nickel
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble, Brass, Nickel

Trama e ordito Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
All Dale Italia's distinctive style and craftsmanship come through in these contemporary furniture solutions for the sleeping area. The solid wood dressers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

USM Haller Mid Credenza DF Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one extension door with filing. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

USM Haller Storage G118 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and one extension drawer. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-pla...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

Belmont Eight Drawer Solid Walnut Cabinet with Leather Handles
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This cabinet is hand crafted from solid walnut wood for the outer shell and drawer fronts, with high quality cabinet grade plywood drawers. The handles are adorned with leather, hand...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Walnut

Retro Style Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers with Cané and Lacquered Drawers
Located in Cairo, EG
Retro style walnut wood chest of drawers with cané and lacquered drawers. Add elegance to your bedroom with our RETRO CANÉ chest of drawers. The lines are reminiscent of the beloved...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Lacquer, Cane, Walnut

Agresti Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With 4 drawers. Two lockable doors with necklace bars.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Suede, Mahogany

Contemporary Clay Table with Drawer by Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant tables are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual hand mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Lema Nine Drawer Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
All 4 sides are finished making the chest of draws able to be freestanding and away from the wall great for large custom closets which is how this one wa...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Base solid wood dresser is made in Italy by expert hands with top quality solid walnut. Its linear simplicity makes it suitable for any contemporary interior, while the robust de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Contemporary Italian Chest, Wood and Brass, 3 doors, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Italian chest, wood and brass, 3 doors, Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Modern Rustic Parquetry Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern rustic oak nightstand with diamond parquetry inlay, a concave front with two long drawers, on square tapered legs with large round vintage style metal pulls. Dimensions: 36...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Modern Headboard with Oak and Lacquered Wood Strips in Calming Shades of Beige
Located in Cairo, EG
Modern headboard with oak and lacquered wood strips in Calming shades of beige. Our color medley headboard radiates serenity with its calming shades of wood and beige. It is so versatile it fits beautifully in both city and beach homes, and with any bed base. The strips of wood hand-laid side by side give a wonderful effect. The 192cm length is designed to accommodate both 160cm and 180cm spring boxes...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Lacquer, Oak

Modern Gilt Lacquered Studded Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern gilt lacquered studded chest of drawers, with black lacquered top fitted with two drawers, one smaller and the lower drawer twice the size, raised...
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20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

USM Haller Storage S2 Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With two drop down doors and two drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome plated stee...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

Dresser, Solid Walnut, Handmade in Organic Design, Germany, Also as a Sideboard
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood chest of drawers "the groove" in organic design. Created by the German carpenter and sculptor Eckehard Weimann. The body is organically w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Gold by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

DeCastelli Pandora 27 Chest of Drawers in Brushed Copper by Martinelli Venezia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This drawer unit alludes to the archetypal shape of a vase. Like a modern treasure chest, Pandora was crafted to store - and thus ‘hide’ - all kinds of objects. In its different vers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Copper

Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Etro, and Ercole Home. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $74,900 while the average work can sell for $7,202.

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