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
Period: 1940s
Widdicomb Modern Original Figured Mahogany Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Widdicomb modern original Art Deco three-drawer commode with figured mahogany drawer fronts. Picture frame style casing with recessed curved front pli...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco dresser with four drawers 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Chamber dresser made circa 1940 entirely of wood with four large, sturdy drawers.
The cabinet lends itself well to all kinds of environments thanks to its small size and soft, gentl...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1940's Cerused Sideboard by Huntington Chair Corp
Located in Dallas, TX
Clean Modernist lines, a gorgeous dresser or sideboard dating from the 1940's, produced by Huntington Chair Corp - Huntington, West Virginia. Oak grain in cerused finish gives it a u...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco walnut-root dresser with four drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant and refined walnut briar dresser from the early 1940s, Italian production of high quality and workmanship.
Linear design and small size with proportions ideal for any kind o...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Art Deco chest of drawers in walnut burl and mahogany 1940s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegant walnut burl and mahogany dresser from the early 1940s, Italian production of high quality and workmanship.
Linear design and small size with proportions ideal for any kind o...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Walnut
Cassettone in radica con maniglie in ottone e plastica decorata
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegante comò da camera in radica con profili ebanizzati e quattro ampi e robusti cassetti.
I primi due cassetti dispongono di serratura funzionante con un'unica chiave, da notare l...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or bedside chests
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1940s
Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents.
Measures: 36"W x 19....
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Lacquer Art Deco Chests with Nickeled Pulls by Charak Modern
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco/Hollywood pair of chest of drawers were handmade by the illustrious American producer, Charak Modern, circa 1942. It features the Fine level of craftsmanship an...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Enamel, Nickel
Art Deco walnut burl dresser with three drawers 1940
Located in Premariacco, IT
Peculiar chest of drawers from the early 1940s in walnut burl with three large, sturdy drawers.
The cabinet has been oil and shellac polished, shows normal marks due to age and use....
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
Italian Modern Parchment Chest, Sideboard Or Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Parchment Chest, Sideboard Or Commode.
This stunning Italian Art Deco parchment chest consists of three small drawers above three larger drawers below in the manner of...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
1940s Swedish Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers with Curved Edges
Located in London, GB
Functionality is a key aspect of this 1940s Swedish chest of drawers. The design provides ample storage space to fulfil your organizational needs while maintaining a streamlined and ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dresser or chest of drawers
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1940s
Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents.
Measures: 36"W x 19.5"D x 3...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Pair of bedside tables, possible Atelier Borsani
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of bedside tables.
Attributed to Gaetano Borsani.
Three coats of Antitarlo and holes left open.
Shellac painting in an unprofessional manner.
Signs of use and impact and misses
...
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Rosewood Cabinets/Commodes by Jean Pascaud
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean Pascaud (1914-1996) - A rare pair of rosewood cabinets each fitted with a chest of 4 drawers, with two sycamore and marquetry doors. The base is a...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers of Pine by Danish Furniture Maker 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers.
The frame and drawers are made of solid pine, the top and side are made of plywood.
Designed and made by a Danish furniture maker in the 1940s
The chest of drawers is really cozy with round corners and fits well with modern Scandinavian decor as well as the more international style.
It is fine and does not take up much space in a small apartment...
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1940s Danish Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine, Plywood
VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Burr Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers with butlers serving tray
Please note the deliv...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Art Deco Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome Art Deco chest of drawers. Original painted finish and golden elm top. Detailed with brass pulls, decorative centerpiece and uniquely shaped legs.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
1940s French Dresser Attributed to Maurice Rinck
By Rinck
Located in New York, NY
1940s French sycamore dresser attributed to Maurice Rinck. In good original condition. Maurice Rinck is a well-known Art Deco cabinet maker who was based in Paris, Faubourg Saint Ant...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Sycamore
CIRCA 1940's BURR YEW WOOD BOW FRONTED BEDSIDE SIDE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Burr yew wood, bow fronted, bedside / side end table sized drawers
Please note the delive...
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1940s English Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Yew
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.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Parchment Paper
Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Moderne chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1940. This painted chest of drawers is painted a lovely antique off-white, sits on curved legs and has round drawer pulls...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Neo-Classical Chest of Drawers in Sycamore and Patinated Bronze, circa 1940/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Neo-classical chest of drawers in sycamore and patinated bronze circa 1940/1950;
the tray is currently protected by a glass plate.
possibility of having two small drawers to put on...
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1940s Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A stunning quality chest of drawers produced in France in the 1940’s in the Manner of Jules Leleu this chest of drawers has four long drawers with brass handles, stands on a quality ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
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
Materials
Brass
Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Chest by Widdicomb, circa 1950- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. Th...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco chest fitted with three spacious drawers in beautiful mahogany with flame birch sides and legs. This chest has nickel pulls. Pe...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Italian 1940s Side Table Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s side table Attributed to Fontana Arte.
Beautifully executed and covered in mirror.
Brass and wood handles.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Dresser for Herman Miller 3 Available
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a total of three available of these beautifully refinished mahogany chests of three 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 and has original label.
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
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
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
Art Deco Walnut Wood Goat Skin and Brass Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, 1940
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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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Superb Restored Cerused Oak Commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak, circa 1945
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A breathtaking commode by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, circa 1945. Exquisite cerused oak case construction atop a stylish Asian base...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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
Materials
Mahogany
American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco highboy dresser with Machine-Age lines in its tiered appearance and curved edge drawers. Produced circa 1947 by R-Way Furnit...
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1940s American Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
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
1940 Commode Maison Dominique
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Beautiful and original chest of drawers made by Andre
Domin and Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
There is a stamp in the structure under the drawers
The chest is made of s...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Walnut & Mirror Dresser or Commode Attributed to Rene Drouet
By René 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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Lacquer
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
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
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
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
Materials
Silver Leaf
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
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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