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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
e15 Drayton Sideboard by David Chipperfield
Located in New York, NY
Dominated by the signature horizontal bar, sideboard Drayton refers to the structural concept of table Fayland. Featuring Minimalist forms and a clear design language, the sideboard ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Greta Bedside Cabinet Sophisticated Lacquered Woodwork Handmade Details
Located in Roma, IT
A functional and practical bedside cabinet, based on a discrete elegance, Greta combines a playful geometrical assembling of shapes and colors. The outside is formed by 1 drawes on ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Tall Cabinet in Glass and Walnut Wood by Giuseppe Bavuso
Located in Boston, MA
The Ala cabinet designed by Giuseppe Bavuso for Rimadesio is made with walnut veneered drawers characterized by traditional "dove tail joint" man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Walnut

e15 Fariba Sideboard with Jet Black Steel Base by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The sideboard Fariba is particularly striking with its vertical display of solid wood grain. FARIBA elegantly highlights the combination of solid wood and a seamless stainless steel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

e15 Imari Chest of Drawers by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The solid wood chest of drawers IMARI expresses e15’s refined simplicity coupled with quality craftsmanship in its furniture. IMARI blends superbly with the beds MO or NOAH. Pleas...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Evan Lewis Modern French Louis XV Marble Top Copper Bombe Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern French Louis XV style bombay chest or commode By Evan Lewis Inc. USA, Circa 1990s Patinated copper body with patinated steel inset and thick marble top. ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Copper, Steel

Laurameroni "Maxima" Modern Chest of Drawers in Bronze Liquid Metal
Located in Monza, IT
Wooden chest of drawers with Maxima carved drawers and structure covered in liquid metal bronze. Equipped with 2 external drawers and 2 internal drawers. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Arabescatto Marble Console Delphes by Hervé Langlais 2019
Located in Paris, FR
Delphes console, design Hervé Langlais for Gallery Negropontes 2019 Measures: H.85 x L. 150 x P. 40 cm / H.33.5 x W.59 x D.15.75 inch Arabescatto Marble Hervé Langlais is a graduat...
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2010s European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Modern Walnut End Table Chest
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut end table chest featuring sleek designed double drawers with a black lacquer accented top. Priced individually, only 1 available...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Booleanos Commode 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Commode 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.  Geometric cabinet...
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2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Plywood

Custom 6-Drawer Reverse Painted Glass Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer reverse painted glass dresser with Lucite side panels. Custom orders are available for different sizes, colors and hardware. COM ...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer, Glass, Lucite

Modern Sideboard or Console Table in black ash, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Located in Riga, LV
The “100 H20” sideboard was inspired by the famous architect Hundertwasser, the opponent of “a straight line”. The title “100 H20” is after Hundertwasser (hundred water– from German). The “100 H20” sideboard has plenty of details that reveal the craftsmanship involved in its production. The visible, expertly crafted details are a pleasure to behold, day after day. The drawers are asymmetric in a range of metal varieties, such as copper, brass and bronze, featured with different shaped handles. Spider style...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

DeCastelli Pandora 102 Chest of Drawers in Stainless Steel 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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Stainless Steel

CORALINA dressing table with Ash Avelana Drawers and Antique Brass Handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
Designed to fit the bedrooms in a modern style, the CORALINA dressing table is an elegant piece, made of wood and rich in special details such as the mirror or the handles in antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

e15 Farah Sideboard with Stainless Steel Base by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The sideboard FARAH is a refined storage solution. The horizontal display of the solid wood grain makes each sideboard unique and elegantly highlights the combination of solid wood a...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Established & Sons Stack-13 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
Located in London, GB
In this innovative design Shay Alkalay challenges our perception of what a drawer unit can be. Individual, multicolored, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

e15 Fatima Dresser with Stainless Steel Base by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The elegant solid wood chest of drawers Fatima is a refined piece displaying unique patterns of solid wood grain. The sides of the drawers have an end-to-end bevel functioning as han...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern Milano Nightstand with White Shagreen Leather and Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milnao Shagreen Leather Nightstand by Ercole home has a 2-door front, with Linen 2 wood finish on oak. White/ light gray shagreen leather with ...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Modern Brown, Black Wood Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Riga, LV
Whether you’re looking for a storage furniture for your bedroom, a display unit in living room or entryway, this stunning piece is a great option. A beautiful chest of 6 drawers Bloo...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Brass Italian Commodes
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of Italian commodes designed by L.A. Studio. Structure made in solid wood covered in brass and black glass. Legs made in bronze.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

DeCastelli Marea 113 Chest of Drawers in Brass by Zanellato/Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The traces of time are drawn one on top of another, infused into the changing skin of the rigorous metal forms that define these cabinets and chests. Like the tide (marea in Italian)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fancy Modern Designer Chest of Drawers in Baroque Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy modern designer chest of drawers in Baroque style 2-drawer bodies, solid wood body. Fogged all-over with different colored sky leather patterns. Bronze sabot feet. An extremely unusual chest of...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Split Walnut Dresser with Brown Patinated Steel by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our split walnut dresser features American black walnut drawer faces and a steel cladding surround that's textured with a mottled acid-etched patte...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Ebonite Wood Commode at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional commode in ebonite wood from Macassar entirely French polished. 3 drawers also french polished. Pair available. This pair is unique as it was a special order for the S...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony

Black Oak Ezara Chest of Drawers by Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor and entry hall. Fabricated out of wood, metal, and designed by Larissa Batista, this modern cabinet is a master class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Silhouette, 2019
Located in Desio, IT
High cabinet with 6 drawers with soft closing. Structure in Sycomoro dark frisè wood, front in white printed wood with decorated three-dimensional effect, legs and handles...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony

RELEVO Tallboy in custom colors
Located in Frazão, Porto
With a modern style, RELEVO is a tallboy made with a slatted structure while the interior is entirely covered in suede.‎ Relevo is available in any colour or in veneered wood.‎ Matt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

CORALINA Chest of Drawers in Ash Avelana and Antique Brass handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and sophisticated, the CORALINA chest of drawers is made of wood and allows the combination of different finishes in the drawers and the back structure, suitable for any need...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of J Robert Scott Cloud Chests of Drawers 14-Carat Gold Leaf Glaze
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare pair of original J Robert Scott cloud chests with 14-carat gold leaf gilding RRP £23,500 These chests are really quite huge for the ty...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Leaf

Lensvelt Crate Cabinet, One Column
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The series of cabinets, Krattenkast (crates cabinet), is a simple design concept: a steel frame with multicolored, second hand crates, which act as drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Lux Cabinet
Located in Desio, IT
Cabinet realised with geometrical inlay in Sycomoro light frisé and Eucalyptus sand. Drawers can be opened with push and pull mechanism. External structure in metallized Ardesia lacq...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

DeCastelli Pandora 152 Chest of Drawers in Brass 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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parchment Cabinets in the manner of Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern parchment covered two door cabinets on ebonized bases. In the style of Karl Springer.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Parchment Paper

Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken and rare desk by celebrated Mexican designer and woodworker Don Shoemaker, model no F46. Designed in 1970s and executed in 1981, the desk is constructed with patchwork of ...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cocobolo

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Galileo Chest of Drawers
Located in Desio, IT
Chest of drawers with structure in Sycomoro dark frisè wood and frame in Pama wood. Drawers opening with push and pull mechanism and slow closing.
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers. Leg are in black tintded sycomore. The frame...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Custom Modern White Chests with Ribbed Facade
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern white chests with Ribbed Facade. These transitional style chests are wonderfully fresh and intrinsically modern. Made to order right here in Canada, crafted of solid wo...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood

Large Chest of Drawers in Italian Walnut Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.655.1
Located in New York, NY
D.665.1 Large Chest of Drawers in Various Woods by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. A statement piece for the modern home, this chest of drawers is imbu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Wood

Modern Gray Lacquered Ravenna Glass Mosaic Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ravenna chest by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with 2-3/8 H platform wood base. Handcut glass mosaic in grey mirror, silver, mirror, and purple mirror...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Glass

Bowed Walnut and Parchment Commode Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique bowed and carved commode attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. The doors are carved laminated Walnut with brass hinges. The interior of the cabinet is burledwood with brass hardwa...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Magna Chest of Drawers with Polished Stainless Steel Handles and Feet
Located in Frazão, Porto
Magna is a classic style chest of drawers made of wood with lacquered or veneered finish, equipped with three drawers for a larger storage space, without neglecting elegance, and met...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless Steel, Brass

Modern Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Chest George Nelson Design
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller thin edge eight-drawer chest designed by George Nelson design. Thin edge figured rosewood case. Sculptural aluminum legs. White stylized porcelain dr...
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Velo Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted in Italy. Enhancing the grain of the premium walnut, the precise oil finish is the result of craftsmanship...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of Antique Mirrored Nightstands with Silver Gilt Trim
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique mirrored nightstands with silver gilt trim. Customization available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver Leaf

Pop Art Style Vintage Yellow Chest of Drawers, circa 1970, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Pop Art Style vintage yellow chest of drawers from plastic coated pressboard in yellow color tone circa 1970 Germany. The body o...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Black Oak Ezara Drawers by Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor and entry hall. Fabricated out of wood, metal, and designed by Lara Batista, this modern cabinet is a master class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Serge Credenza by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Antique Solid Bronze Legs
Located in New York, NY
Informed by the refined craftsmanship of mid-century Italian design, the Serge Credenza features sculptural two-legged brackets, with a gently tapered silhouette and articulated edge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Yellow Numbered Toolbox, Designed by Pietro Arosio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Toolbox is a modular container with drawers and/or doors, with castors or hanging, wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Chest of Drawers Molteni&C by Werner Blaser MHC.1 - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
MHC.1 Chest of Drawers by Werner Blaser. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. A pioneering piece, this was Molteni&C's first modern furnitu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gold over Silver Leaf Painted Bedside Table Sized Chests of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely pair of gold over silver leaf paint bedside table sized chests of drawers A good looking and well-made pair, they are vintage and have a nice used ...
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20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Aei Chest of Drawers Designed by Chi Wing Lo
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti A collection that expresses uniqueness and harmony, always and everywhere. Cabinet with 8 drawers in walnut Canaletto with drawers front in wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Mid-century Modern Style Gray Leather Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The midcentury leather chest of drawers by Ercole home has a 6-drawers, with Painted Ivory wood finish on oak. Light gray cow leather with hand forged metal frames in pewter patina ...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Shiro Kuramata Progetti Compiuti, Side 1 Cabinet in Ashwood for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Progetti Compiuti chest of drawers, designed by Shiro Kuramata, includes an array of furnishing elements with drawers. The frame of the side 1 ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Mistral Chest of Drawers in Pama
Located in Desio, IT
This chest of drawers is characterized by soft curvilinear shapes. The structure is in Pama wood, while the top and basement are in Sycomoro dark frisè wood. Drawers opening with pus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Brunel Chest of Drawers in European Sycamore Designed by Sir Terence Conran
Located in Saffron Walden, GB
A fine chest of drawers in sycamore with the key doubling as the handle. Available with three drawers.
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Early 2000s British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Sycamore

Agresti Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Jewel chest in polished ebony. The two side doors close, by key, the five drawers. And on the side you have two necklace bars. The drawers are organized to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold Plate

Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Tall Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 3-drawer front, with washed white wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surfac...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

e15 Araq Sideboard in Stainless Steel by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The bar cabinet Araq is a concealed treasure and delightful surprise when opened. Designed as a complementing module for the solid wood sideboard series Shahnaz and Mahnaz, Araq fold...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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