Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
Cherry Egg, Multi-Drawer Small Decorative Chest, Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wood egg sculpture is also a functioning object, with small working drawers capable of storing small collectables.
Steve Turner
Cherry Egg, 2021
cherry wood
12.50H ...
Category
1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Table de chevet vintage en bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Table de chevet en état moyen car le bois est piqué par les vers et doit être traité.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage Modern Cherry Wood Gentleman's Chest With Flip Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern gentleman's chest or chifferobe
By Drexel Heritage
Circa Late 20th Century
Cherry wood, with flip up mirror.
Measures: 57.25"W x 20"D x 51"H.
Good original vin...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers.
Two tones of wood with darker stained drawer fronts
and original steel pulls and leg supports.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Reform Black and Gold Chest of Drawers by Jonathan Adler
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Contemporary Reform Black and Gold Chest of Drawers by Jonathan Adler pictorials the designer's commitment to creating distincti...
Category
1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Dark Mahogany Three-Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Regency style three-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest
By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1990s
Dark mahogany, with original nickel hardware.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chest of drawers in wood with spherical handle, 1980s
Rectangular chest of drawers entirely made of wood. On the front it has 2 sma...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
By Olaf von Bohr, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular chest of drawer 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Modular chest of drawers mod. 4964 with rectangular base with rounded corners, in white plastic. The s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of mid-century three-drawer bedside tables / chests in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Beveled drawer fronts with brass ring pulls, dovetail joinery, an...
Category
20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Scala Luxury Trapu Lacquered Bow Front Commode Chests
By Scala Luxury
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of Trapu commodes or chests of drawers by Scala Luxury Los Angeles, CA. The chests feature a matte black lacquered finish with a rich mahogany interior that showcases t...
Category
20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Fine Milling Road for Baker Stained Maple Triple Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very refined Chest made by Milling Road for Baker Furniture. In a textured and mottled dark stain, a bull nose top edge, and the three long drawers with a projecting center. Recess...
Category
20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1970s Willy Rizzo Wood and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Willy Rizzo
Located in IT
Chest of drawers attributed to Willy Rizzo.
ten drawers, wood and brass details.
Size of the piece: w 120 cm, h 75 cm , d 47 cm
A video and better pictures will be available soon.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Guillerme et Chambron sideboard edition Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A sideboard "Simon" oak and ceramic by Guillerme et Chambron
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Wonderful Modern Art Deco Swaim Satin Ebony Silver Leaf Marble Top Chest
By Swaim
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Art Deco Style Swaim Satin Ebony With Silver Leaf And Marble Top Chest.
Category
20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern MB3 chest of drawers by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, 1970s
Rectangular chest of drawers mod. MB3. The structure is in green lacquered wood with a matte finish, ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Red Lion Furniture, Chest of Drawers, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and walnut chest of drawers designed and produced by Red Lion Furniture, USA, 1940s.
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers from the BOIS BLANC series by René Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in PARIS, FR
René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is a precursor of French industrial design. He was one of the first to create, as early as the 1930s, economical mass-produced furniture combining aestheti...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Poplar
Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903/1970) Italian Double Chest of Drawers Cabinet Published
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Madrid, ES
Paolo Buffa ( Milan 1903 / Milan 1970 ) Italian Double Chest of Drawers Cabinet - Published
Creator:
Paolo Buffa (Designer)
Dimensions...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Italian modern black white laminated Chest of drawers by Rasulo for BRF, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white laminated wood Chest of drawers by Prospero Rasulo for BRF, 1990s
Square base chest of drawers in laminated wood. The structure is made up of 3 sheets ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Fine Modernist Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
A fine modernist chest by Ico Parisi for MIM.
Black painted metal details.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A modernist chest in the style of Gio Ponti.
Veneer with decorative blue drawer fronts , patinated brass legs , and wood pulls.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm
Measurements without the upstairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm
Measurements without the upstairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
André Sornay chest of drawers
By Andre Sornay
Located in LYON, FR
70's chest of drawers by designer and publisher André Sornay, famous Lyon cabinetmaker and master of Art Deco furniture, renowned for his studded furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm
Measurements without the upstairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
144cm x 51cm x 2.5cm h: 97cm
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm
Measurements without the upstairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm
Measurements without the upstairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
142cm x 52cm x 2.5cm H: 92cm
Measurements without the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm
Measurements without the upstairs...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century with Wood Panels
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
144cm x 51cm x 2.5cm h: 97cm
The wood panels have 125...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bedside Chests by Henredon, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests
By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection
USA, 1980s
Burled olive wood drawer...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Burl
Sophisticated Modern Bookmatch Walnut and Brass Commode, Italy, circa 1950
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian modern Dark brown wooden chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Dark brown lacquered wooden chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Chest of drawers with a rounded and sinuous shape, entirely in dark brown lacquered wood. On the f...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Solid wood and metal chest of drawers, Italian modern style, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Bedroom chest of drawers or chest of drawers, with solid wood frame with rectangular base and silver-colored metal legs with matte finish, consisting of four large drawers with curve...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Italian modern black wood Chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black wood Chest of drawers by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, 1980s
Cantilever chest of drawers with curved profile and struc...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Guiseppe Rivadossi, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Italy, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak chest of drawers or dresser, designed by Guiseppe Rivadossi and produced by Officina Rivadossi, Italy, c. 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
R & Y Augousti Paris Modern Reptile Dresser
Located in New York, NY
R & Y Augousti Paris modern snakeskin dresser with glass top, two short drawers over two long drawers. 42.25" H x 32" W x 22" D.
Category
1990s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Python
Italian Modern Chest of Drawers Side 1 by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chest of drawers Side 1 by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini, 1990s
Chest of drawers mod. Side 1 with a sinuous silhouette in wood. Th...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rubber, Wood
Fabio Lenci for Bernini Wood and Steel Chest of Drawers
By Fabio Lenci, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of drawers/dressing table made of two adjustable compartments hinged together, which can be opened and closed as demonstrated on the photos. Made of solid wood and veneered ply...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Karl Springer Impressive Chest of Drawers in Lacquered Goatskin, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare and exceptional chest of drawers in lacquered goatskin, top drawers with artisan brass pulls, by Karl Springer, American 1980s. This is one of the only known Karl Springer chest...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Elm Chest / Sideboard by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in New York City, NY
Small, smart chest by Pierre Chapo; the elm has a lovely warm tone. Would look great as a side table, or mounted on a wall.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Leather Campaign Chest of Drawers, Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
Leather Campaign Chest of drawers. Nickel hardware and tacks, leather with patina. The chest has four drawers and one pull out writing board.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
1970s Pair of Grass Cloth Clad Chests of Drawers, Harrison Van Horn
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Pair of Grasscloth Clad Chests of Drawers, Karl Springer Attributed
Offered for sale is a pair of wonderful chests of drawers covered in plum-colored grasscloth. The chests...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Commode with four Drawers by La Permanente Mobili di Cantù, 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
The History of Furniture cannot forget the history of an important reality that has become an institution such as that represented by the La Permanente Furniture Consortium, founded and strongly desired in 1893 on the initiative of a group of qualified artisans from Cantù.
The intent was to join forces in order to display their products to the public, then mainly Milanese, in one large building. It was thus possible to offer a global vision of the furniture production of the Canturese context, favoring its sale, but not only.
It was and has remained an important moment of aggregation for its members, useful for the comparison and exchange of experiences and knowledge. Experiences and knowledge that have contributed to the affirmation of Cantù furniture all over the world.
Here we have a chest of four drawers made in wood with marble top and brass details realized by La Permanente Mobili di Cantù...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Modern Red Sideboard Sheraton by Stoppino and Acerbis for Acerbis, 1977
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red Sideboard Sheraton by Giotto Stoppino and Lodovico Acerbis for Acerbis, 1977
Sideboard mod. Sheraton in glossy lacquered wood in bright red and black. The rectang...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Ebonized Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Modernist chest of drawers.
Ebonized wood with highly detailed carvings
on the drawer fronts and nickeled pulls.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Italian Bedside Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 20th century Italian bedside tables.
in black wood
Measures: 45cm x 45cm
H: 69cm
Good condition.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Decorative Cabinet with Drawers Designed in the, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Decorative cabinet in designed in the 1970s. The cabinet has six light grey lacquered shelves with wooden knobs. The interior is spacious and ideal to store clothing or other compone...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Moderne Black & White Lacquered Steel Chests by Norman Bel Geddes, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Moderne black & white lacquered steel chests by Norman Bel Geddes, USA, circa 1940s, Restored,
Designed by Norman Bel Geddes (1893 – 1958) Noted American theatrical and indu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Commode
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
English chest of drawers with curved front, in mahogany and mahogany veneer. This dresser is equipped with five drawers of different dimensions, good storage capacity. Mahogany pull ...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Modern Red Plastic Modular 4602 Chest of Drawers by Fussel Kartell 1970
By Kartell, Simon Fussel
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern pair of modular red plastic mod. 4602 chest of drawers on wheels by Simon Fussel for Kartell, 1970s.
Modular piece of furniture with four drawers, mod. 4602, one of wh...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Hickory White Odyssey Picked Oak Demilune 3 Drawer Granite Top Chest Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Hickory White Odyssey Collection modern bedside table. A demilune form made from pickled oak with three dovetailed drawers and a granite top.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Granite
Edmond Spence Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A four drawer chest in birch, known as the "Wave" chest.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
American Modern Tall Chest of Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic early 20th century American modernist tall chest with five drawers with wide wooden pulls, and with a beautiful timeless ivory painted finish that blends seamlessly into any s...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
American Modern Chest of Drawer
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic early 20th century American modernist chest with four drawers with wide wooden pulls, and all with a beautiful timeless ivory painted finish that blends seamlessly into myriad...
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
20th Century Heals Walnut Sideboard By Nathan Yong, c.1990
By Nathan Yong
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Late 20th Century walnut sideboard created exclusively for Heals by award winning designer Nathan Yong. This striking Credenza is part o...
Category
20th Century Singaporean Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Dixie Furniture Saybrook Maple Chest Cabinet, a Pair
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of American classical chest of drawer and cabinet chest from Dixie Furniture's Saybrook Maple collection. Good vintage condition. Measure 30.25"...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern 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, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Etro, and Ercole Home. 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 $170 and tops out at $74,900 while the average work can sell for $7,202.
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