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Period: 20th Century
Art Deco Walnut and Goat Skin Italian School Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Italian Art Deco dresser of the first half of the last century. One can recognize his Italian style, Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi, Osvaldo Borsani. Precious materials that have been u...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Walnut
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 3 Drawer Chest Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century 3 Drawer Chest Dresser
This chest measures: 36 wide x 18.25 deep x 33.5 high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored v...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare French Handstitched Leather and Brass Faux Bamboo Commode by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical hand-stitched leather cabinet, dresser, commode, chest of drawers, console or sofa table by Jacques Adnet. The entire composition is subtly balanced with muted black leather and burnished brass coloration. The piece features brass faux bamboo legs, solid brass hardware, solid brass inset flush mounted drawer pulls and back plates and brass corner moldings...
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French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Style Black Glass Sideboard with White and Bronze Insets
Located in New York, NY
Italian sideboard of Art Deco Design, entirely hand crafted, the whole surround in opaline black glass with many quality details, exquisite craftsmanship and original hardware. This ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold, Brass, Bronze
French 20th Century Louis XV chest of drawers
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / chest of drawers / wood / Louis XV / Mid-century / Vintage
A graceful French off white chest of drawers in Louis XV style. This chest was elegantly adorned with luxu...
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French Louis XV Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco "Chinoiserie" Walnut Austrian Commode and Chest of Drawers, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Austrian Art Deco chest of drawers. Chinoiserie by the very particular design.
All veneered in walnut wood, with four drawers. The top of the dresser is flat but has two movements o...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This farmhouse style chest of drawers is painted with floral embellishments. Three wide drawers with metal hardware. Nice faded paint design.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Glorious Bookmatch Burl Walnut Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey for Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely breathtaking Art Deco demilune commode by the esteemed Donald Deskey for Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, circa 1935. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction veneered in ex...
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Satinwood Sheraton Revival Breakfront Marquetry Commode
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Exceptional Edwardian Satinwood Commode, Reproducing Thomas Chippendale’s Piece-Known as the Diana and Minerva Commode-Supplied to the Lascelles Family at Harewood House
A satinwood Sheraton Revival breakfront marquetry commode, the shaped marble top above one long drawer flanked by two concave drawers decorated with inlaid festoons, all above a recessed, arched central drawer and concave side-cupboard doors, decorated in fruitwood and hardwood marquetry with crossbanding, bellflower garlands and classical motifs centred on roundels depicting Diane and Minerva with mother-pearl and bone detailing, applied with ormolu mounts and raised on six carved square-section legs, the locks on one drawer marked ‘Hobbs & Co’. English, circa 1900.
Ivory reference number: A89CGW1D
Published: Christopher Payne, ‘British Furniture 1820-1920: The Luxury Market.’ Woodbridge, 2023, p. 436, pl. 8.89.
Acknowledged as one of Chippendale’s finest documented pieces, the Diana and Minerva commode was supplied for the State Bedroom at Harewood House in 1773.
Our example faithfully reproduces the spirit and decorative impact of Chippendale’s original-including the wonderful inlaid ivory panels-whilst adding a very practical marble top.
For a very similar commode see the 1900 painting ‘Sir George Sitwell, Lady Ida Sitwell and Family’ by John Singer Sargent. The locksmiths’ company of Hobbs & Co of London was actually founded by an American salesman and inventor for Jones & Newell of New York. Boston born Alfred Charles Hobbs (1812-1891) created quite a stir at the Great Exhibition of 1851 when he picked the ‘impregnable’ locks of both Bramah and Chubb! Making the most of his fame, he registered his own company, Hobbs and Co...
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English Sheraton Antique 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Black Lacquer Three Drawer Chests With Silvered Square Knobs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco-style black lacquered chest of drawers offers a sleek, modern aesthetic with a nod to vintage glamour. Each chest features three spacious drawers, each...
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Art Deco 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A charming French Provincial chest by Drexel, crafted in the mid-20th century from solid wood and showcasing ornate carved drawer fronts, cabriole legs, and original brass hardware. ...
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American French Provincial 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine French Art Deco Mirrored Buffet or Commode with Wooden Legs and Handles
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Art Deco mirrored buffet / commode with refine hand painted carved wooden faun head pulls and curved legs.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Anglo-Indian Brass Bound Diminutive Campaign Chest in Rosewood
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Brass-bound diminutive six drawer campaign chest in rosewood. Probably from India with foliate floral carving, inset brass inlay and inset campaign hardware, and paneled back,...
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Indian Campaign 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith tessellated marble 5 drawers petite Commode.
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland Smith tessellated marble 5 drawers petite commode.
Category
Philippine Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Jugendstil Chest of Drawers, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
The solid top rests above three long drawers of equal depth. Clean lines subtley adorn the piece in the classic Jugendstil style with matching hardware hardware.
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Swedish Jugendstil Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted Chest / Commode By Baker Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XV style painted commode / chest by Baker Furniture Company. It has silver gilt and French gray accents and dovetail construction. It is in very good condition...
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American Louis XV 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Rosewood Dresser by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design by Kai Kristiansen
This stylish chest of drawers was designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960s.
This cabinet is made of rosewood...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
James Mont Style Cabinet, circa 1960s
By James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
1960s James Mont style small sideboard, cabinet or credenza shown in original grey / charcoal finish with gilt exuberant Hollywood Regency medallions ...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered Chests
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Regency style black lacquered chest of with 7 drawers (semainier) with chinoiserie decoration (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
British Regency 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
$15,850 / set
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian-style painted wood chest from the Mid-20th Century. This mid-century chest from Sweden, designed in typical Gustavian style, features a simple, clean design with slightly overhanging top over case which houses three graduated drawers, a straight molded skirt, and presented on four spaded legs...
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Swedish Gustavian 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1920s Art Deco Commode by Gaetano Borsani, Burl Walnut, wox-polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian, 1920s Art Deco commode by Gaetano Borsani, in walnut and burl walnut, with golden brass handle and foot. Polished to wax.
Gaetano Borsani, with his Atelier di Varedo was a n...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Antique Art Deco Desk with Bench in Walnut
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Desk with bench, in walnut. With curved lines on the sides that soften its solid structure, it has a sloping top with a flap that opens to reveal a functional interior with small nic...
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Portuguese Art Deco 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
NVIN0509 Vintage Mahogany High Chest
Located in Annville, PA
From Niagara Furniture a Vintage Mahogany High Chest, a high quality piece of furniture from top to bottom. This tall chest was designed for use in a bedroom but would also look grea...
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North American Renaissance 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests Primavera Basic Series
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American design icon George Nelson. Each cabinet features primavera construction, a form of b...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Maitland-Smith Pair Vintage Scroll-Front Cabinets Tessellated Stone Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland-Smith tessellated stone and brass two-door cabinets with scroll design in the Hollywood Regency style. Each cabinet features an interior lined with mahogany and one removabl...
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Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Brass
1910s Venetian Baroque Commode, Hand-Carved Walnut and veneer mogano
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Venetian Baroque Revival commode, dresser, with marble top , hand-carved walnut and veneer mogano. Restored and polished to wax , ready to use
Measures cm: H 100 ...
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Italian Baroque Revival Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors.
Measures: Height from the floor to the open leaf: 32.40in.
Category
Spanish Spanish Colonial 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl Wood Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency six-drawer highboy dresser
By Romweber Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Walnut, with inlaid burled walnut, and original brass hardware.
...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid century modern walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV165
Beautiful quality walnut chest of drawers with Portuguese light pink marble top, shaped on the front and sides with elegant brass tips.
Ita...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$7,648 Sale Price
20% Off
Baker Furniture 18th Century Flemish Style Mahogany Triple Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous 18th century Flemish reproduction chest of drawers, dresser, or buffet server
By Baker Furniture
USA, mid-20th century
...
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American British Colonial 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest Of Drawers In Bamboo And Pressed Bamboo, Italy 1980
Located in Roma, RM
Chest Of Drawers In Bamboo And Pressed Bamboo, Italy 1980
Product details
Dimensions: 104 W x 80 H x 44 D cm
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Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers, French, in the Louis XVI style made of mahogany. This piece has three dovetailed drawers, gilt brass pulls and trim throughout. The petite commode boasts a lustrous...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's
Category
French Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style carved pine dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Jim Peed for Romweber
USA, Circa 1990s
Measures: 4...
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American Baroque 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style White Commodes / Nightstands
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen Style White Commodes / Nightstands or Chests
Stunning pair of Marble Top Hollywood Regency Style Commodes or Chests. Each having two drawe...
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European Louis XVI Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Burled Amboyna Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco burled amboyna wood two door commode with bronze trim detailing with diamond design brass pencil line inlay. (Rasson model) (signed: EMILE-JACQUES RUHLMANN) Note: Ivo...
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French Art Deco 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Dresser with Mirror by Silvio Cavatorta 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Dresser with tilting mirror; glass shelf, teak veneer wood, enameled metal legs, enameled aluminum and brass handles. Good conditions.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Midcentury Goatskin Wood Italian Commodes, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful dresser with a very original and very particular shapes. Stunning design for a one-of-a-kind dresser.
The chest of drawers is composed of three large drawers, which can be...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
John Stuart French Regency Pink Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By John Stuart
USA, Circa 1940s
Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 46"W x 2...
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American Regency Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Serpentine Fronted Ralph Lauren American Hardwood Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Ralph Lauren American Mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers
A good looking and well made piece, the curves to the front reall...
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American Georgian 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
$2,845 Sale Price
30% Off
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Brass Chest of Drawers by Dal Vera, Italy, 1970s
By Dal Vera
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing chest of drawers in bamboo, rattan, wicker and handles in brass by Dal Vera.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The brass handles on the drawers are lovely examples of ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique burr walnut chest of drawers. It is in the Georgian style, this was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, ...
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British Georgian Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Dorothy Draper Viennese Collection Ivory Chest with Gold Incised Drawers
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Hollywood glamour then and now, this Viennese Collection chest of drawers was designed by the Queen of Hollywood Regency - Dorothy Draper - in the early 1960s and features solid brass rectangular pulls centered amidst incised rectangles set in an octagonal drawer front pattern, circa 1960. Dorothy Draper's incised pattern purposefully blurs the rectangular drawer fronts and instead focuses the admirer on the glamorous honeycomb pattern outlined in gold lacquer and finished with glowing solid brass drawer pulls. She transforms a large, functional three drawer chest into an artistic object with golden shapes and textures. The pattern also interlocks in pairs or sets of three, so these chests look especially grand in sets. The piece is finished on all sides which allows it to float in a room. As they say, the eye has to travel and this Dorothy Draper Viennese chest...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Two-Door Commode by Jules Leleu, France, 1939
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Macassar ebony two-door commode with mother of pearl and ebony inlay by Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
Marquetry by Messager.
This cabinet was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de décoration, 1920-1970" held in 2007 and 2008 at the Musée des Années 30, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, France and at La Piscine - Musée Art et Industrie...
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French Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Macassar, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Derk Jan De Vries, 1960s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Sarreid Two-Drawer Low Chest in Mirror Polished Stainless and Brass
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Hanover, MA
Sarreid of Spain geometric two-drawer footed low chest clad in mirror polished stainless steel and trimmed in brass with solid brass greek key style pulls and side handles. Vintage 1...
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Spanish Campaign Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Small Italian Burlwood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Petite burlwood Italian three drawer chest with paper lined drawers.
Category
Italian 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Russel Wright Solid Maple Art Deco Round Pulls 4 Deep Drawers High Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid maple four drawers high chest dresser.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Solid Rosewood Chests, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of chests in solid rosewood with Macassar Ebony Handles
39x20x38. 35 top
Category
French Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood
$24,500 / set
Midcentury Dry Bar/ Cabinet, Poland, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dry bar, Bytom furniture factory, Poland, 1960s
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: walnut
Dimensions: Height 79 cm width 80 cm depth 42 cm.
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Grey Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This vintage Industrial iron chest of drawers was made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features an iron construction, a solid wooden top and 9 wooden drawers. Additiona...
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Czech Industrial 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest of Four Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality burr walnut chest of four drawers with brushing slide having a quality burr walnut top with a crossbanded top and herringbone inlay, moulded edge above a brushing sli...
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English 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Sophisticated Art Deco Style Cane Commode by Bielecky Brothers- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Ther...
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American Art Deco 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Single Drawer Nightstands in Walnut by Stanley #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut, Laminate (Tops)
Measurements: 20" wide x 13.5" deep x 25" tall
Category
American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Art Deco Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Parchment Handles, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco chest of drawers in mahogany with parchment handles, 1940s.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Parchment Paper
$1,792 Sale Price
40% Off
20th Century French Louis XV Marble-Top Bombe Chest or Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Louis XV two-drawer commode with Breche d’Alep marble conforming top in shades of pink and grey with molded edge and notched corners, all with rosewood and tulipwood crossband...
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French Louis XV 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers.
Mahogany with beautiful veneer drawer fronts
and original steel pulls and leg supports.
Category
Italian 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Oriental side table in wood and metal, 19th-20th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
Oriental table. Carved wood, metal. Twentieth century.
Side table made of carved wood, with a rectangular top board decorated with two highlights on its smaller sides and a drawer i...
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Asian Other 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Other
Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode attributed Gaetano Borsani, Atelier di Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Venetian chest of drawers from the 1930s produced by Atelier di Varedo and attributed to Gaetano Borsani, with shaped top and rounded shapes with 4 drawers, made of veneered walnut. Golden brass opening handles. Revised and wax polished.
His two bedside tables published with code FP12b
About Gaetano e Osvaldo Borsani
Osvaldo Borsani (born 1911, Varedo, Italy–died 1985, Milano, Italy) was an Italian designer and architect, born into a family of furniture makers with along and well established artisanal tradition. His father, Gaetano Borsani, owned his own furniture shop, the Atelier di Varedo, where the 16-year-old Osvaldo received his first training. At that time, the designer of the atelier was the architect Gino Maggioni, who brought with him influences of the early 20th century Jugendstil movement from Vienna and who instilled in the young Borsani an appreciation for the arts and crafts and furniture making. Osvaldo Borsani first studied fine arts at Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan, graduating in 1931, and then pursued studies in architecture at Politecnico di Milano, where he graduated in 1936.
In 1933, two years before graduating as an architect, Borsani designed the Casa Minima project for the V Triennale di Milano (Milan Triennial), along with architects Cairoli and Varisco. This project earned him a silver medal for its Rationalist code and geometries, and he received positive reviews from the critic Edoardo Persico of Casabella magazine.
Villa Borsani And Other Prominent Architectural Work
In 1937, Osvaldo Borsani designed Villa Presenti in Forte dei Marmi, a sea town in Tuscany where the Italian aristocracy and industrial elite would build their houses, a project that displayed the same rationalistic rigor displayed in Casa Minima, but softened by the use of mediterranean finishes and materials.
Villa Borsani designed by Osvaldo Borsani. Varedo, Italy
Villa Borsani. Varedo, Italy
In 1943, Osvaldo designed and built his own house, the Villa Borsani, in Varedo, which, despite being conceptualized under strict Rationalist principles, incorporated objects and art of younger artists that communicate a freer approach to the human expression. The Villa Borsani project involved artists such as Adriano Spilimbergo, Fausto Melotti, Lucio Fontana (who made the ceramic fireplace and the ceramic Madonna), and Agenore Fabbri (who made the bronze statue in the staircase). To this day, Villa Borsani has been preserved with most of its original furniture and it remains with Osvaldo Borsani’s family along with the extensive archives of his work.
Osvaldo Borsani As a Successful Product and Furniture Designer
After Villa Borsani, Osvaldo continued to develop many projects for the Milanese bourgeoisie, frequently with many of the same artists whom he employed for his villa. A particularly strong relationship was the one that Osvaldo developed with artist Lucio Fontana, a close friend since the time of the Accademia de Belle Arti di Brera, and whom Borsani assigned to make a large metal balcony for the Tecno company in 1956.
Osvaldo Borsani’s design work, just as his larger architectural projects, which he also considered design work, very often incorporated elements created by other artists and designers such as: Roberto Crippa, Arnaldo and Giò Pomodoro, Agenore Fabbri, Fausto Melotti, Andrea Cascella...
Category
Italian Baroque Revival Vintage 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Japanese Tokyo Tansu Chest in Two Parts
Located in Torino, IT
This 20th-century Japanese Tokyo Tansu chest for clothing produced at the beginning of the Taisho period it’s an example of furniture characteristic of this period in Japan and in vo...
Category
Japanese Taisho 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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