Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Cosima 7 console...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Stained Birch Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Art Deco bureau from Sweden made during the early 20th century, around 1920 to 1930. The bureau is stained and polished birch and the structure of the wood...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch
Shell Inlaid Commode with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage walnut chest of drawers, Poland, mid-20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage walnut chest of drawers, Poland, mid-20th century.
Vintage chest of drawers made of walnut wood, after renovation.
Dark brown, semi-matte finish.
Dimensions:
Height: 100 ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Goatskin
Bel Geddes for Simmons Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Norman Bel Geddes design, for Simmons Furniture Company. Art Deco, Machine Age classic form, considered very Avant Garde when introduced and still considered stylish and relevant. Fo...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 3 ( Chest of drawers & two nightstands) Art Deco in walnut and burl walnut . Shaped top, four wide two-handed drawers each, front wings with baroque reclining curl end. Couple nightstands in walnut and walnut maple, elegant line of baroque recall. Shaped top, with a pointed handle, large inner compartment in mahogany folder. Wavy front feet.
Restored and wax polished
Dresser measures cm: H 97, W 127, D 55
Bedside tables measures cm: H 60, W 45, D 35.
About Gino Maggioni
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.
Luigi Maggioni, known as Gino (San Giorgio su Legnano, 5 May 1898 – Diano Marina, 14 December 1955), was an Italian architect, known for having made an important contribution to the development of the interior architecture and furnishing sector.
Gino Maggioni's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with important realized prices
We can sell the Dresser and bedside tables...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Exquisite Restored Pair of Art Deco Commodes in Ribbon Mahogany, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A stunning pair of Art...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
French Deco Era Four Drawer Mahogany Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1940s French four drawer chest in mahogany features brass trim and hardware, turned front legs with brass capped feet. Unknown maker.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Vintage Polished Brown Walnut Nickel Geometric Chest c 1930 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage geometric freestanding shellac polished walnut veneered chest or side table or nightstand circa 1930 Vienna.
A beautiful new arrival, this Art Deco vintage chest or ...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Spruce
Timeless Art Deco side table
Located in Greven, DE
This charming side table impresses with its timeless design and round shape. The fine amboina veneer gives the table a warm and elegant look that perfectly complements both classic a...
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20th Century German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Cosima 7 console...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art deco handles and knobs
Located in Nivelles, BE
These are glass and gilded brass Art Deco handles and knobs. The glass is a colour that is hard to tell, either coral or pink.
The diameter and height measurements are for the three ...
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$298 / set
Art Deco Style Shagreen Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Shagreen dresser. Grey shagreen embossed leather with gold ring handles and trim, with eight drawers raised on square tapered legs.
Dimensions: 76" W x 22" D x 40" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,316 / item
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Art Deco 1920s Commode Dresser Mirrored, Solid Walnut, Burl walnut. Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art Deco 1920s dresser chest of drawers, mirrored, in solid walnut and burl walnut . Sanitized and wax polished
Original handles of the period
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mirror, Walnut, Burl
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious, vintage four drawer French Art Deco dresser, chest of drawers in burl walnut featuring a lively grain pattern with a rich, warm ap...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Donald Deskey Pair of Streamlined Art Deco Chests or Dressers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Streamlined Art Deco Dressers, designed by Donald Deskey, American, circa 1930s. They retain their original espresso brown color finish in very good shape. If you prefer, we ...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Striking Restored Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Tomboy Chest of Drawers in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Tomboy chest of drawers in coal black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Hungarian Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Chest of drawers is made out of fine walnut wood. It has four-narrow drawers with round chrome handles and one wide drawer on the bottom. Chest is eleva...
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1930s Hungarian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Mirrored Commode with Original Crystal Pulls, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
A radiant example of 1940s French Art Deco design, this exquisite mirrored commode blends glamour with refined craftsmanship. Clad entirely in original mirror panels, this piece capt...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Crystal
Commode in Quartz, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The constellation commode...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,850 / item
Swedish Grace Chiffonier by Erik Chambert for Chamberts Möbelfabrik, 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
This Swedish grace chiffonier was designed by Erik Chambert during the 1930s for his own company, Chamberts Möbelfabrik. It displays a very high quality of craftsmanship, with a wide...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Felt, Elm, Rosewood
Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Bar in Rosewood from France around 1935
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chest of drawers / bar in rosewood from France around 1935 with an open compartment. Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our fur...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,295 Sale Price
50% Off
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Tall Chest for Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished mahogany tall boy chest of four drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection with original off-white "leather cloth" (Fabrikoid) padded drawers. Top drawer is fitted with vide poche sliding and removable tray.
See pages from original 1941 Herman Miller catalog...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Tomboy Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco 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.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Curvy Deco Style Italian Three Drawer Parchment Covered Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1980s chest has great Art Deco style and lines. Three drawer chest with a curved, stepped base on parchment-covered dowel legs. Drawers have rounded pulls....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Fine Pair of Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very decorative pair of Burr Walnut, Italian Marquetry inlaid Bombe bedside table sized chests
A very good lookin...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
$2,848 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Constellation Commode in Black Quartz, Shagreen and Brass by Kifu, Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The constellation commode...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Classic Beautiful Large Sideboard in Art Deco Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Exotic Indian rosewood on softwood. Rectangular, elongated body on rectangular base plate. In the front center a drawer below open compartment flanked by a double door. Behind each o...
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$9,455 / item
Art Deco Impressive Walnut Chest Of Six Drawers, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and beautifully figured Walnut original Art Deco chest of drawers which dates to the 1930's. Six graduated generously sized drawers which ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Walnut
Heals Art Deco Walnut 5 Drawer Chest circa 1930s
By Heal's
Located in Dereham, GB
Heals Art Deco Walnut 5 Drawer Chest circa 1930s
Heals ivorine Button badge
Plain Walnut Top,
5 Drawers walnut handles,
Walnut Drawer fronts, with Ver...
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1930s British Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,986 Sale Price
20% Off
STUNNING RALPH LAUREN METROPOLIS CHEST OF DRAWERS BUiLT IN POWER
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Ralph Lauren Metropolis American Mahogany large nightstan...
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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
$3,255 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of / Biedermeier-Style Fruitwood 3-Drawer Chests, style of Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Art Deco / Biedermeier-Style fruitwood chest with demilune back rails and scroll carved edges on the tops and bases, containing three drawers with ebonized drawer fulls, rest...
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ebony, Fruitwood
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer
Located in New York, NY
A compact and sturdy locking three drawer chest, with walnut-stained birch case, contrasted with golden-ash veneered drawer faces. The center drawer is adorned with a central palisan...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
Pair of Art Deco 1940's Grosfeld House Mahogany Low Cabinets
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each having silver-embossed leather double doors with lucite handles and decorative round lucite handles on the sides all raised on greek key form legs.
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$11,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Sideboard with Drawers in walnut Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury Sideboard with drawers
Material: wood
Style: Art Deco French
If you want to live in the golden years, this is the cupboard that your ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Mush Inspired Black Chest of Drawers by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Mush Inlay Chest of Drawers – Handcrafted Elegance for Your Home
Add a touch of timeless craftsmanship to your space with our Artisanal Mush Inlay Chest of Drawers. Meticulously hand...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
$5,820 / item
Pair of Quilted Chest of Drawers in Shagreen with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti is a statement of understated luxury, where the tactile elegance of quilted shagreen meets the richness of bronze patina brass. The meticulously hand-crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of short chest of drawers in two toned with curved frame and sculpted handles. Four wide drawers each with mahogany frame and maple drawers.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
$3,000 / set
Art Deco Waterfall Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a fabulous Art Deco chest of drawers. It has its original bakelite pulls. It's made of walnut and has inlay and carved motifs. It has 4 deep drawers for plenty of storage. It...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bakelite, Walnut
Constellation Commode in Black Quartz, Shagreen & Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The constellation commode...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Magnificent Bookmatched Elm Cabinet in the style of Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent cabinet is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
An...
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1980s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Mush Inspired White Chest of Drawers by Artisanal
Located in New York, NY
Mush Inlay White Chest of Drawers – Handcrafted Elegance for Your Home
Add a touch of timeless craftsmanship to your space with our Artisanal Mush Inlay Chest of Drawers. Meticulousl...
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2010s Indian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bone, Wood
$5,820 / item
Pair of French Art Deco Burl Walnut and Marble Bedside Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco burl walnut bedside commodes with maple trim and grey marble tops (PRICED AS Pair)
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Tall Slim French Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
A stunning chest of drawers that perfectly embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of French design from the 1920s. This exquisite piece, meticulously craft...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Commode Chest of Drawers, Jean Pascaud Style
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and stylish mahogany chest of drawers. In the style of the French designer Jean Pascaud. The commode has three drawers, with each mirror glass fronts and crystal knobs. En...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Pair of Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Grafite Gray Marble Bedside Tables, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of bedside tables was produced in Italy in the 1920s, Art Deco period. They were made of solid European walnut, the top is in graphite gray marble, the structure is in popl...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$3,539 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sleek Art Deco Dresser in Mirror-Polish Black with Four Drawers, France, 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers – Elegant, Architectural, Refined
This striking Art Deco chest of drawers is a celebration of symmetry and modernist geometry, wrapped in the...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
1920's Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Art Deco chest with rosewood inlay. This versatile piece features two deep drawers, two cabinet doors, with a shelf in the right cabinet. Original key included.
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1920s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950.
Stunning shaped chest of drawers very much in the art deco taste. 2 drawers below the top with a further ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Teak
Art Deco Walnut and Brass Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Linear, square but very elegant, the commode has a very particular design also due to the fact that it is made with quality materials, walnut wood and polished brass.
Body entirely ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut attributed Osvaldo Borsani , Atelier Di Varedo
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Majestic and elegant chest of drawers attributed Osvaldo Borsani designer, produced in the Varedo Atelier , original in every part, with bakelite handles, 1930s Art Deco chest of drawers, commode , in burl walnut with mirror, polished to wax. Excellent condition.
Measures cm: D 53, W 120, H 100.
mirror cm: W 90 H 75.
About 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...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Art Deco Impressive Walnut Chest Of Five Drawers, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and beautifully figured Walnut original Art Deco chest of drawers which dates to the 1930's. Five generously sized drawers which are venee...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1990s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Donald Deskey Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
A great period Donald Deskey chest with exceptional wood grain. Chrome detailed handles and corner capping. This would make a great small buffet sideboard cabinet or dresser for the ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco 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, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy 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 R & Y Augousti, Kifu Augousti, Gilbert Rohde, and Donald Deskey. 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 $388 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $6,220.
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