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
Signed Andre Sornay Chest in Ribbon Mahogany and Brass
By Andre Sornay
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maison Jansen Mirrored Chests with Original Glass Handles
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of vintage Maison Jansen French mirrored three-drawer commodes with original glass handles on a splayed wood legs.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Mirror
1930s Art Deco Double Chest of Drawers, Mirror, Walnut, Mahogany - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Art Deco double chest of drawers with central original mirror, walnut and mahogany veneered, eight drawers, black opaline on top.
Chests height: 68 cm.
Italy, 1930.
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut, Mahogany
French Art Deco Dufrene Mahogany & Marble Commode
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco parcel gilt, mahogany & rosewood commode with inset black marble top over a swag carved frieze with 2 long drawers (attributed to MAURICE DUFRENE)
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Gold Leaf
Satinwood Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reproduction of an Art Deco Chest. Bookmatched Satinwood Veneers with Mahogany Center Oval Medallion. Scrolled Abstract Solid Wood Elements Crown Top. Bottom 3 Drawer have Touch Lat...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Satinwood
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Germany around 1930 in Black Highgloss and Walnut
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco chest of drawers from Germany around 1930 in black high gloss and walnut. We got this chest of drawers from Berlin, where it was...
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1930s German Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Beech, Lacquer, Walnut, Mahogany
Rare rounded corner design Art Deco bedside cabinet in oak, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in London, GB
Chic elegance - iconic Art Deco design with beautiful rounded corners with three drawers terminating on a pedestal base. Beautiful patina and condition.
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1930s Czech Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Birds Eye Maple
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO CHEST OF DRAWERS
A lovely little chest of drawers with four long drawers in Birdseye maple with string line inlay, brass drop handles standing on turned feet and ebonies de...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birdseye Maple
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from around the 1920-30’s.
It is a great size and is of superb quality. There is lots of storage...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco burr walnut chest of drawers, this was made in England and dates from around the 1920-30’s.
It is a great size and is of superb quality. There is lots of storage...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of Art Deco burr walnut bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from around the 1920’s.
They are of amazing quality and are a very useful size. They are...
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1920s British Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Art deco chest of drawers by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody
Located in ECHT, NL
Art deco sideboard by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody. Designed and made with great eye for detail. The Halabala style resonates in all ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Burl
Comò Art Decò in radica di mogano del 1930
Located in Premariacco, IT
Comò in stile Art Decò interamente in radica di mogano con profili in ebano, produzione italiana anni '30 di elevata qualità e manifattura.
Design elegante e raffinato, arricchito d...
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1930s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Vintage Gustavian Gray Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
This is a beautiful and functional pair of vintage 1940s nightstands have been recently painted with Gustavian gray paint. Brass drawer pulls ...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Art Deco Chest of Drawers, veneered in Thuja, around 1940
Located in Greding, DE
Art Deco chest of drawers in demi-lune shape with three drawers and inlaid glass top. The chest of drawers stands on conical feet and is veneered in thuja root.
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1940s European Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Cedar
Art Deco Walnut geometric low chest of drawers
Located in Barnstaple, GB
An attractive Art Deco walnut geometric low chest of drawers consisting of one full width drawer with 2 smaller drawers above all dovetailed and working smoothly. This chest stands o...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Art Deco Cabinet, circa 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco cabinet made around the 1930. With a great asymmetric detail in the cabinet.
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
French Art Deco Tall Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
An exceptional style and quality French Art Deco chest of drawers produced in France in the 1920’s having five long drawers with brass ball handles a...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
European Art Deco chest of drawers, circa 1940s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco chest of drawers made of walnut wood
Produced in Europe, probably in Germany in circa 1940s.
After wood renovation, polished
Dimensions: height 72 cm / width 112 cm / dept...
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1940s German Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Pair of Italian Art Deco bedside tables in briarwood
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing a timeless marvel from the 1920s, behold the allure of our exquisite Italian Art Deco Bedside Tables – a symphony of elegan...
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1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Glass, Wood
Plush Burled Walnut Art Deco 3-Deep Drawered Chest
Located in Kensington, MD
This 3-drawer chest features drop-dead gorgeous burled walnut on its front. Nicely sized with deep drawers, this will provide wonderful storage and make a statement wherever you choo...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Black Art Deco Sideboard Chest of Drawers from De Coene Frères Belgium 1940s
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard from the Belgian Furniture Manufactory DeCoene Frères.
Chest of drawers with three drawers and two doors.
Well known Art Déco Furniture, Belgium 1940s
Fresh Black P...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Fine French Art Deco Palisander and Marquetry Buffet / Commode by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco Palisander and marquetry buffet / commode with bronze details.
Signed.
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Small 1930s Art Deco Sideboard with Curved Front in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Sideboard with curved front
Two hinged doors
Piano lacquer, black high gloss
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Dimensions:
Width: 120 cm
Base width: 131 cm
height: 105 cm
D...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Art Deco Silvered Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style silver leaf and antiqued trellis hand mirrored bedside chest of drawers, the rectangular mirror paneled top above two short and three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Silvered Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco style silver leaf and antiqued trellis hand mirrored bedside chest of drawers, the rectangular mirror paneled top above two short and three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Chest of Drawers from Paris Around 1920 with Wonderful Walnut Veneer
Located in Greven, DE
Original Art Deco furniture from a time full of life and elegance. We get all of our furniture unrestored so that we can be sure that it is really original. We then offer these as or...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Streamline Modern Chests by Leo Jiranek
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 1938 vintage American Modern streamline art deco chests of drawers designed by Leo Jiranek and possibly manufactured by J.B. Van Sciver Co. of Camden, NJ. Unsigned.
The design is bookended as each chest has a corresponding rounded vertical corner with waterfall edge, four drawers with chrome backplates and elongated lacquered horizontal pulls aligned to convey the Art Deco dynamics of speed and forward motion.
So strong is the design that it is not necessary to place them side by side. They speak to one another from across a room and would make great bedside chests as well.
The tops, horizontal pulls and base are lacquered black and have been freshly restored.
The primavera wood cases and drawer faces have a highly polished and figural grained veneer.
Drawers are clean and open and close as they ought.
This specific design is often attributed to Donald Deskey which is understandable since Jiranek and Deskey were close associates and together in 1934 they formed AMODEC, Inc. for the manufacture and promotion of their own modern furniture designs.
LEO A. JIRANEK (b. 1900 d. 1990) was known as the ''Dean of Furniture Designers," one of the Industry's first, and unrepentant freelancers, who enjoyed 67 years in the business.He studied engineering at Princeton University where he graduated in 1922. Throughout his career, Jiranek contributed to more furniture companies than any other known designer, among them Magnavox, Thomasville, Ethan Allen, Kroehler, Heywood Wakefield, The Lane Co...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Chrome
20th Century Wood Italian Art Deco Style Dresser, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian dresser from the mid-20th century. Furniture in Art Deco style of beautiful line and pleasant decor in mahogany, cherry, ebonized wood and beech. Chest of drawers equipped wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
French Art Deco Arbus Satinwood & Mahogany Commode
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco satinwood and mahogany with gilt trim door commode with a carved center panel with figural design. (Attributed to ATELIER ARBUS)
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Gold Leaf
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Buffet or Dresser by Lahalle
By Pierre LaHalle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French Art Deco mahogany buffet/commode with 2 doors, 4 drawers and black lacquered wood pulls by Lahalle.
Signed.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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