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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern White Blossom Flower Glass Mosaic 6-Chest of Drawers by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blossom chest of 6 drawers by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with white wash finish on oak wood. 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

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Metal

Handcrafted solid wood Augusto Credenza with rattan and bronze by LUTECA
Located in New York, NY
Our bestselling Augusto credenza series is the work of Luteca’s Design Director, Jorge Arturo Ibarra. A beautifully handcrafted piece that takes inspi...
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2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Contemporary Blue Murano Glass Mirror and Brass Pair of Italian Cabinets
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful and very elegant contemporary pair of Italian cabinets. Structure made of solid wood covered in mirror and blue glass with orange ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Joan Chest of Drawers in Aluminum by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Chest of drawers, tribute to Joan Mirò, the most surrealist among all the personalities of the 1920s. Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Red Toolbox with Drawers, 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 aluminum numbered handles so you won’t...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - nickel base
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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Marble, Brass, Nickel

Shingle Cabinet by Shin and Tomoko Azumi, Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Saffron Walden, GB
A stunning lacquered oak chest with solid wood drawers, designed by Industrial and furniture designers Shin and Tomoko Azumi. The fronts are ...
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Early 2000s British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of Drawers in White Lacquered Wood, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in white lacquered wood, circa 1970, with 3 drawers with shelves on each side.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

PHILIPPE CABINET - Modern Geometric Brass Inlay on a Oak and Acrylic Body.
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
PHILIPPE CABINET - Modern Geometric Brass Inlay on an Oak and Acrylic Body. The Philippe Storage Cabinet features a modern geometric brass inlay detail on a mixed oak and acrylic bo...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer, Oak

Custom Made Pelios Chest of Drawers in Wood Veneer, Marble and Brass legs
Located in London, GB
Pelios chest of drawers A perfect pair to the Pelios bedside table, the pelios chest of drawer exudes the same seductive, glamorous aesthetic. Designed with sleekly-architectural lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal

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

"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Custom Made Bedside Chest with Three Drawers in Oak Wood w/ Hammered Steel Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom made bedside chest with three drawers. This item can be sold with or without the stone top. Wood: Oak basalt Windsor finish Metal: Light hammer ebony Designed by Brendan B...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Agresti Polished White Jewel Chest in Birdseye Maple, Gold-Plated Hardware
Located in New York, NY
Shiny white bird’s-eye maple shiny jewel chest with 24-karat pink gold-plated hardware. Two necklace bars. The two doors lock the whole chest.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Gold Contemporary Chest of Drawers, 24-Karat Polished Gold-Plated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Gold collection, chest of six drawers. Verdemare lacquered wooden structure, gloss finish. Lining of drawers in ochre mohair velvet. Available more colorway variants. External sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Gold

Burr Yew Wood Chest of Drawers Butlers Leather Serving Tray Large Side Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood chest of drawers with green leather butlers serving tray A good looking, functional and well made piece of fur...
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20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Contemporary Black Lacquer Bombe Commode 2-Drawer Italian Chest by Zichele
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary black lacquer bombe commode 2-drawer Italian chest by Zichele. Item features silver painted trim to top edge, nickel metal ormolu to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Chest of Drawers Nabuk or Leather Upholstered Paint Pulls with Vetrite Insert
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

Chest of Drawers Covered with Amber Mirror Bronzed Skirting Glass Flower Knobs
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

21st Century Sahara.6 Chest of Drawers by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Sahara.6 Chest with drawers in glossy lacquered finishing col. 7528c. Structure in leather Cat. B touch col. Ashgrey. Gold metal feet, top in marble CAT. A Travertino Navona.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Chest of Drawers Upholstered Nabuk Pulls Paint Finish or Chrome Decorated Microm
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Glass

"Tecnica" Castored Walnut Drawers Unit Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a drawers unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring three drawers in walnut, metallic base in antique nicke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Modern Bureau in Figured White Oak, by Studio DiPaolo
Located in Oakland, CA
This version of our bureau series is called the "Claire" bureau, and it is handmade with grain-matched figured white oak veneer panels. It is available in 2 wood options in a single ...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

21st Century Fly Case Chest of Drawers by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fly Case literally means "air box". This product line of Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors is inspired by the protective containers used for the transport of fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black 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

Materials

Aluminum

"Master Blaster" 21st Century Chest of Drawers with Ebony Inlays
Located in Turin, IT
This handmade chest of drawers was conceived by the designer Ivan Paradisi as a tribute to the wilderness of the African continent and its intricate ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Maple

Contemporary Rattan and Glass Console, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Rattan and Glass Console, Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Glass

A Trip to the Moon Chest of Drawers Cabinet by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
A Trip to the Moon Chest of Drawers Cabinet by Matteo Cibic is an astonishing chest of drawers. India's handicrafts are as multifarious as its cultur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Resin

RECAMIER DRESSER - Modern Oak + Lacquer Dresser w/ Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER DRESSER - Modern Oak + Lacquer Dresser w/ Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details The Recamier dresser is a beautiful and unique piece of furniture that features a mixed finish desig...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver Leaf

Chest of Drawers Stainless Steel Decorative Engraving Top & Side Ebony Macassar
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chest of Drawers Made Solidwood & Ash Grey Venereed Panels Refined Microfiber
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern Bureau in Fumed Ebony Oak, by Studio DiPaolo
Located in Oakland, CA
This version of our bureau series is called the "Claire" bureau, and it is handmade with grain-matched fumed ebony oak veneer panels. It is available in 2 wood options in a single si...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted by expert hands in Italy with premium solid walnut, oil finish. A sturdy and durable design piece that wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Chest of Drawers in Ebony Veneer and Metallic Trims Top and Front Side Vetrite
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Ebony

Commode-Object, organic modern, Alu on Wood Handcrafted, made in Europe
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Furniture object by German designer Eckehard Weimann organically designed chest of drawers. Folds and distortions are sculpted from the surfaces. The furniture is made of multiplex ...
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2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Agresti Nero Forziere Black Armoured Chest with 6 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Chest of polished ebony with grade 2 safe. Shiny black steel. Contents 6 drawers lined to store all sorts of jewels and necklace bar. Brass-plated 24-karat gold accessories. Uniqu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony

Silver Trim Mirrored Semainier
Located in New York, NY
Custom silver trim mirrored semainier with 7 drawers. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver

21st Century Tonga Chest of Drawers in Gres by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A chest of drawers with contemporary lines and vertical shape that combines functionality and aesthetic value. The piece of furniture is the result of a complex process of the crafts...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Ercole Chest of Drawers Dark Bronze Powder Coated and Novasuede
Located in London, GB
Behold! Feast your eyes upon the architectural wonder that exudes a daring interplay of materials, textures, and razor-sharp contours. This masterpiece demands attention while gracefully complementing its environs. The Ercole Chest of Drawers, a pride of Casa Botelho's esteemed Ercole range, stands out like a fearless warrior among its peers. Crafted with a sturdy steel frame, this chest of drawers boasts a refined finish expertly powder-coated to perfection. Its sumptuous Novasuedes or Leathers are adorned with opulent Buster and Punch...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Trama e ordito Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A sturdy timeless dresser, designed and made in Italy with premium solid walnut with sawn effect, oil finish. Handcrafted with passion and expertise, this dresser it’s the result of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Dresser "the Groove" Handmade in Organic Design, 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 wor...
Category

2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Nine Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Planera Calvet" is a multi purpose chest of nine drawers, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', made in walnut or oakwood, for keeping clothes or documents in ord...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Nickel

21st Century Five Points Chest in Wood by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fine marble, precious woods and bright metallic finishes. A special composition of different materials for furniture with a metropolitan and unconventional charm. The Five Points che...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

21st Century Klee Cabinet in Wood and Metal by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The sober and elegant forms of Klee cabinet hide a surprising profusion of original details. From the little monkey, symbol of Etro’s creative universe, to the base in patinated bron...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Oasis Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
This striking chest of drawers is a unique example of masterful craftsmanship. Entirely made by hand, it features a structure in cherry, with cherry feet mixed with bocote. The combination of these two woods appears also in the front panels of the three drawers that have a central inlay in bocote with brass handles. The dramatic dark brown grain of the bocote wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

"Tecnica" High Walnut Chest of Nine Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a high chest of nine drawers in walnut, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic base in antique nickel finish. Indoor use only. DI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich a classic or contemporary bedroom, this chest of drawers was handcrafted in rosewood and maple. The striking contrast between th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Gucci Display Cabinet, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful display cabinet by Gucci in bird's-eye maple with Perspex shelves and brass profiling with Gucci logo encased
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

21st Century Klee Chest of Drawers in Wood and Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A versatile and superb mix of elements in perfect Etro Home Interiors style: the structure reminding the inital letter of the Etro logo holds the upper part covered in smoked eucalyp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Loose, Drawers Showcases with Metal Structure
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
A piece of solid design. Wooden frame covered with a shell of varnished metal frame wrap the drawers. The top is a glass showcase with the details of leather or fabric where you can...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Agresti Carbon Dream Jewel Chest in Polished Carbon Fibre on 4 sides
Located in New York, NY
Safe covered in polished carbon fibre drawers in white leather and lined for jewelry/watches. Ruthenium accessories. Round handle with biometric opening and emergency key system inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

21st Century Klee Night Table in Wood and Polished Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A versatile and superb mix of elements in perfect Etro Home Interiors style: the structure reminding the inital letter of the Etro logo holds the upper part covered in smoked eucalyp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

21st Century Klee Sideboard in Wood with Marble Top by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Featuring pure and uncluttered lines, Klee sideboard combines the choice of precious, luxurious materials with the simplicity of the design. The structure is in patinated bronze meta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of 19 Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Planera Calvet" is a multi purpose chest of 19 drawers, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', made in walnut or oak wood, for keeping clothes or documents in orde...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Zebrano Open Is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in Zebrano Build with 13 scares Zebrano marquetry open in tow big drawers. Leg are in black painted metal. The frame is built in oak and...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

"Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Calvet" is a multi purpose chest of drawers, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', made in walnut or oak wood, for keeping clothes or documents in order. Handles ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel, Nickel

Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Zebrano Open in Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in Zebrano Build with 13 scares Zebrano marquetry open in tow big drawers. Leg are in black painted metal. The frame is built in oak and t...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Blackgold, Drawers in Iron Varnished Metal Sheets
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
Wooden frame covered with varnished metal sheets with inserts in metal brass finished. Metallic tubular base brass finished. Drawers internally lacquered w...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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