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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

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
Period: 20th Century
Unique Czech Art Deco Dressing Table with Mirror, Cherry-Tree, Restored, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Art Deco dressing table. Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia) Material: Cherry-tree Period: 1920-1929 Completely restored.    
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer, Cherry, Mirror, Wood

Breathtaking Art Deco Commode by Donald Deskey with Unique Hardware, circa 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready. A magnificent example from a rare case series...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Art Deco Hand Carved Mahogany Three-Drawer Jewelry Chest / Storage Compartment
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite, handcrafted mahogany chest with three drawers, (circa 1940s, USA). Carved of stained mahogany with wooden inlaid design present on the front to resemble a face (subtle detail...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

20th Century Plywood French Art Deco Style Pickled Chests of Drawer, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century plywood French Art Deco style pickled chests of drawer from the 1950s. Typical Art Deco brass handles. This chests of drawer has been pickled to show its mode...
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1950s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Paul Frankl Petite Mahogany Chest of Drawers for Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Petite mahogany chest of drawers or dresser with inset handles, fully incased with a stepped edge detail.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Italian Art Deco Regency Walnut Burl Inlay Chest of Drawers
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian early XXth century chest of drawers, in beautiful wood, frontally decorated with classic frames and figures through inlay technique using different woods, veneer...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Burl

Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Maple and Bird's Eye Maple
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco chest of drawers in maple and bird's eye maple, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Rare Art Deco Credenzas by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of rare Art Deco Credenzas, designed by Russel Wright for Heywood Wakefield, American, circa 1930s. Each chest measures 36"H x 48"W x 15"D. The extended serving table top measur...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Chrome

Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic pair of commodes have undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chests may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if another color is...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1930s Art Deco Brazilian Rosewood Chest Designed by Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s Art Deco Brazilian rosewood chest designed by Gilbert Rohde. Amazing quality and design, slightly bowed front design, five drawers behin...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Nickel

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

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Ash

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Brass Small Chest or Nightstand, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage walnut small chest or nightstand from walnut and brass 1930s, Austria. A stunning small chest from walnut veneer, root wood, spruce and brass. This Art Deco chest ...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Elegant Italian Design Art Deco Commode 1940 Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
In birch and mahogany veneered with six drawers and brass handles. Available also the finely carved mirror. Measures: Width 155 cm, height cm 88, depth cm.55 Mirror cm 130 x 90. ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

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

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Steel

Lucien Rollin Commode with Rosewood Marquetry and Red Marble Top, France, 1945
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare commode was designed by Lucien Rollin and produced in France in November 1945. The commode consists of four drawers mounted with brushed metal escutcheons...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal, Brass

20th Century French Large Mahogany and Macassar Art Deco Sideboard
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco sideboard with burr walnut wood and marble top, with Satin fluted colums in both sides and banding. Five integral central drawers with original moss green handles.  
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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

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Walnut

Exceptional Early 20th Century Counter-Chest Signed "Galeries Lafayette"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exceptional early 20th century counter-chest is signed "Galeries Lafayette". Galleries Lafayette was created in 1894 in the 9th arrondissement of P...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cut Glass, Oak

Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Art Deco commode by John Stuart, circa 1940. Stout, expertly crafted mahogany case construction finished in black lacquer. Heavy elegant solid brass strap hardw...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Lovely Vintage Flamed Hardwood Side Table Sized Chest of Drawers Utilitarian
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely side table sized vintage flamed mahogany two over three chest of drawers A very well made piece, the timber is all flamed mahogany and in the right...
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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hardwood

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

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Brass

French Deco Exotic Wood Vanity Mirror Chest of Drawers manner of Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Deco vanity mirror with chest of drawers. Use of exotic woods on a deco skyscraper base. The handles are 2 types of wood. No markings or labels. Appears to be of French origin. An early piece that shows some age with loss of veneer and some of the white plastic deco detailing on the piece. Manner of Paul Frankl Skyscraper...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of European Art Deco Burl Cabinets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large pair of bookmatched burl veneer cabinets that form a large buffet. Tops in original black glass. One cabinet with internal drawers on one s...
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20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl

Exquisite Restored Pair of Cream Lacquer Art Deco Commodes by Widdicomb, c. 1948
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

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Mahogany

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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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Burl

Signed Andre Sornay Chest in Ribbon Mahogany and Brass
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally polished and completely installation ready. An...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Large and Elegant Art Deco Chest of Drawers, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large and elegant Art Deco chest of drawers, circa 1930. Very beautiful manufacture, small lack and many scratches, the varnish needs to be redone 9500 € on actual condition. ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers. Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood with fluted leg details and patinated brass pulls.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Amboyna

Pair of French Art Deco Burl Walnut and Marble Bedside Commodes
Located in New York, 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

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Marble

Italian Art Deco Chest of drawers with Standing Mirror
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Art Deco chest of drawers with standing mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Art Deco Chest of drawers with Standing Mirror
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Art Deco commode with standing mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

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

Elegant Italian Design Art Deco Commode 1940 Attributed to Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
In birch and mahogany veneered with six drawers and brass handles. Available also the finely carved mirror. Measures: Width 155 cm, height cm 88, depth cm.55 Mirror cm 130 x 90. ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Magnificent Restored Streamline Moderne Commode by John Stuart, circa 1935
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Streamline Moderne commode by John Stuart, circa 1935. Stout, expertly crafted Walnut case construction finished in black lacquer. The elegant bookmatched Blond...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Art Deco Chest of Drawer or Commode, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Art Deco dresser with six drawers and brass hardware, inlaid fluted board top. This commode an elegant look offer ample storage space, is in perfect vintage condition.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Art Deco Walnut & Mirror Dresser or Commode Attributed to Rene Drouet
Located in New York, NY
A Stylish French Late Art Deco / Mid-Century Modern commode, dresser or chest of drawers attributed to Rene Drouet, France, circa 1940-1950. This cabinet is outfitted with warm, matc...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

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Wood

Mirrored Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A mirrored glass top and front commode with three drawers adorned with star decoration. Beautiful gold accents and detailing, such as mirrored front pull handles.
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Acrylic, Mirror

Magnificent Art Deco Vanity/Commode with Mirror
Located in Kingston, NY
This magnificent Art Deco vanity/commode features burled Macassar wood in a high gloss finish, with chrome accents and a mirror in the center.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

Art Deco French Burled Inlaid Dresser or Bureau
Located in Westport, CT
Elegant ,French Art Deco burled dresser or bureau with inlaid birch wood, handmade , signed interior , illegible in pencil and number branded, with off...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl, Walnut

Unique Commode Designed by Hubert Martin et Ploquin
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exquisite commode designed by Hubert Martin et Ploquin, made of solid, very heavy wood, veneered in mahogany, beautiful unusual rounded shape. Six drawers inside Similar model, id...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Art Deco Lacquered Credenza or Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Lacquered Credenza Or Commode, Maison Jansen Attributed. Unusual, French, 1940s Maison Jansen attributed ivory lacquered w...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Wood and Black Lacquer Chest, Commode
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome and classily simple, this three-drawer chest has been restored in a high polish finish.
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1930s Art Deco Venetian Mirrored Dresser, Commode in Walnut , Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Venetian 1930s Art Deco mirrored dresser, commode, in walnut sanitized and polished to wax. Measures cm: H 98 x W 120 x D 50.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Walnut

Art Deco country 1920s Dresser Mirrored, Solid Walnut, Burl walnut. Wax polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Art Deco country 1920s dresser chest of drawers, mirrored, in solid walnut and burl walnut . Sanitized and wax polished Original handles of the ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Italian Art Deco Chest Of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Smart modern three-drawer dresser on a wide demilune base. Base is standing on three black painted wooden balls as legs. The chrome hardware is 100% original.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Swedish Art Deco Rosewood Chest of Drawers/Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
Superbly crafted rosewood chest of drawers with center panel of golden Carpathian elm, carved golden flame birch and ebonized accents. Please contact us with any questions!
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

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

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Mirror, Wood

Alfred Porteneuve, Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Birch Veneer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Alfred Porteneuve, Art Deco chest of drawers in birch veneer. Lacks of veneer. To be revarnished. 6800 € on actual condition. 9000 € fully restored, ...
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1930s European Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Art Deco French Rosewood and Sycamore Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco rosewood and sycamore chest of 6 drawers with gilt metal handles.
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Modernist Gentlemans Chest, Art Moderne, German, Mobelhaus Berghann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Moderne' Gentlemans storage Chest,Stunning two-tone. quilted satinwood and rosewood,,Made in Germany,,cabinet makers Mobelhaus Berghann,,still making quality furniture today.Inte...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Vintage Swedish Art Deco Intarsia Inlaid Secretaire and Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Intarsia secretaire of rosewood, flame birch and intarsia (inlay) of various exotic hardwoods with steel and bakelite hardware.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Vintage Donald Deskey Art Deco Dresser with Bronze Pulls
Located in East Hampton, NY
Manufactured and labelled by Amodec, this important Art Deco piece displays simple lines and elegant and original bronze hardware. Original ivory lacquer.
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Art Deco Style Shagreen and Patinated Bronze Cabinet on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco style shagreen and patinated bronze cabinet on stand, 20th century. The cabinet of rectangular form, comprising six drawers with stepped bracket bronze drawer pul...
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20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Charcoal Grey Cabinets by Grosfeld House
Located in East Hampton, NY
Three deep drawers adorned with fine silver leaf carved handles in a pewter tone. These very simple yet elegant late deco chests in cerused charcoal f...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Silver Leaf

Art Deco Beech Vintage Side Table or Casket 1928 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage side table or casket from rosewood and beech, 1928, Austria. This unique casket shows veneers and inlays with rosewood and beechwood and features beautiful inlays an...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Rosewood

Maison Krieger French Art Deco Amboyna Cabinet Semaniere
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco French amboyna semaniere with slight bow front and inset marble top with nickled brass pulls & original key (signed: KRIEGER on the back & lock).   
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

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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