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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tall Vintage Tall Teak Wood Campaign Highboy Chest in Style of Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Campaign chest that features Thirteen drawers with original brass hardware.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Artistica Contemporary Modern Hall Chest 2 Drawer Geometric Dresser Console
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage hall chest or dresser from Artistica featuring rectangular form with clean modern lines and nailhead accented drawers. Color is bluish grey.
The Artistica brand dates back almost 40 years, to a small workshop in downtown Los Angeles, where a group of talented artisans designed simple, yet elegant iron occasional tables that were forged and finished by hand. That craftsmanship and commitment to exceptional design remains the touchstone for the brand.
Today, Artistica Home...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Mahogany Side Chests by Jules Wabbes for Mobilier Universel
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, black laminate, chrome-plated steel. 3-drawer chests mounted into steel structures with custom steel drawer pulls. A truly iconic Belgian design. *2nd matching pair available.
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Chest of Draw in Formica and Bamboo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusal chest of draw in formica and bamboo with 2 draws.
Category
20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Formica
Late 20th Century Pair of Wood, Brass & Red Murano Art Glass Night Stands
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Glass color mix: red, beige, hazelnut & brown.
Two capable drawers with red velvet and brass details and an inside space of 71 x 40 x 13 H cm. each drawer.
The drawers handles are...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1980s Italian Multicolored Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Geometric Design
Located in Florence, IT
Italian chest of drawers entirely covered with multicolored opaline glass (gold, bronze, ivory, gray, dove gray) in a geometric design on the front, on the top and on the sides.
The...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Solid Mexican Cocobolo Wood Desk Don Shoemaker
Located in Atlanta, GA
A bespoken and rare desk by celebrated Mexican designer and woodworker Don Shoemaker, model no F46. Designed in 1970s and executed in 1981, the desk is constructed with patchwork of ...
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cocobolo
Nancy Corzine Modern English Walnut Wave Front Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern wave front eight-drawer highboy chest of drawers
In the manner of Edmond Spence
By Nancy Corzine
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
English walnut in high glo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Unicate 80ies Shoe Shine Chair, Original by Werner Schmidt 1987 Art Collection
Located in Vienna, AT
Prototype
Material used is beechwood.
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Modern Gilt Lacquered Studded Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern gilt lacquered studded chest of drawers, with black lacquered top fitted with two drawers, one smaller and the lower drawer twice the size, raised...
Category
20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chest of Drawers, Walnut, by Tito Agnoli, 1968
Located in Berlin, DE
Chest of drawers made of solid walnut and laminated wood. Five drawers with elegant sunk in handles.
Designed by Tito Agnoli and manufactured by Meltoni in Italy.
"Tito Agno...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Elm Commode by Maison Regain, France, C. 1970s
Located in New York City, NY
Elm commode by Maison Regain, France, c. 1970s.
This modest yet sophisticated commode consists of a study elm construction, plank legs, and three drawers with handsome dovetail j...
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Contemporary Silver Painted Commode
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary silver/gray painted commode with bamboo floral design on the front doors and a gray wood veneer finished top. Sides supported on soli...
Category
20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Silver
Pair of Gold over Silver Leaf Painted Bedside Table Sized Chests of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely pair of gold over silver leaf paint bedside table sized chests of drawers
A good looking and well-made pair, they are vintage and have a nice used ...
Category
20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Dresser Italian Designed in the Style of Memphis, 1980
Located in London, GB
Four drawers dresser of pyramidal shape, painted in dramatic black and white stripes. The architectural form and gold and silver patterns of the dresser make it dynamic and sculptura...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Wooden Chest of Drawers by Hans von Klier, 1969
Located in Berlin, DE
This rare and seminal piece by Hans von Klier has four drawers and is made of lacquered wood in white and lilac.
It was manufactured by Planula di Agliana in Italy.
Hans von Kl...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Evan Lewis Modern French Louis XV Marble Top Copper Bombe Chest
By Evan Lewis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern French Louis XV style bombay chest or commode
By Evan Lewis Inc.
USA, Circa 1990s
Patinated copper body with patinated steel inset and thick marble top.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Copper, Steel
Modern Herman Miller Rosewood Thin Edge Eight-Drawer Chest George Nelson Design
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller thin edge eight-drawer chest designed by George Nelson design. Thin edge figured rosewood case. Sculptural aluminum legs. White stylized porcelain dr...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Burr Yew Wood Chest of Drawers Butlers Leather Serving Tray Large Side Table
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood chest of drawers with green leather butlers serving tray
A good looking, functional and well made piece of fur...
Category
20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Stunning Suite of Panelled Hardwood Chests of Drawers Ornately Carved Bases
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of panelled mahogany chests of drawers
A very good looking well made and decorative suite. They can be used in a normal sitt...
Category
20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parchment Cabinets in the manner of Karl Springer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern parchment covered two door cabinets on ebonized bases. In the style of Karl Springer.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Parchment Paper
Chest of Drawers in White Lacquered Wood, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in white lacquered wood, circa 1970, with 3 drawers with shelves on each side.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bowed Walnut and Parchment Commode Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Stamford, CT
A unique bowed and carved commode attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. The doors are carved laminated Walnut with brass hinges. The interior of the cabinet is burledwood with brass hardwa...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern Chrome and Faux Snakeskin Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive contemporary modern chest of drawers features a heavy chrome frame with faux snakeskin finish. Fabric lined drawers, X style stretchers, and unique pulls make this sp...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
1930's American Modernist Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome American Modernist tall chest of drawers. With beautiful flame walnut veneer and silver painted highlights, the epitome of modern design.
Retailed by Paine Furniture Company...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Gucci Display Cabinet, 1960s
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
A beautiful display cabinet by Gucci in bird's-eye maple with Perspex shelves and brass profiling with Gucci logo encased
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet, with six very spacious drawers each.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Occasional Furniture in Mahogany and Formica, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Occasional furniture in mahogany and formica, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Mahogany
1970s Cedar Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Milano, IT
1970s cedar wood chest of drawers, brass handles and legs.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Tall Chest in Walnut with Rosewood and Chrome Pulls, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Tall chest model no. 3220 in walnut with pulls in chrome with inset rosewood by John Widdicomb, American 1950s (signed in drawer). This chest is beautifully outfitted. We have refini...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Sleek Pair of Modern Style Three-Drawer Mirrored Vintage Chests with Gold Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of modern style mirrored chests. This vintage pair of American three-drawer chests feature clean, modern lines with mirrored panels across each of the three drawers and tops. ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mirror
1990s Italian Unique White Black and Gold Chest or Sideboard on Brass Legs
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind modern three-drawer sideboard or console, entirely handmade in Italy, very attractive design, the surround in ivory white glass is also finished at the back so that thi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold, Brass
Italian modern White wooden Chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern White wooden Chest of drawers Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Chest of drawers mod. Aiace with a rounded and sinuous shape, entirely in white lacquered wood. On the front it h...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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
Gustav Stickley Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nine drawer oak dresser with iron pulls.
Category
1910s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Italian White Lacquared Wood Nightstands, 1960
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian white lacquared wood nightstands, 1960
The lacquer is in very good conditions and the white give elegance and style in every ambient.
The top...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Cabinet by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Cabinet by Ico Parisi, Italy 1960, in solid Rosewood, manufactured by Spartaco Brugnoli.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
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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