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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: New and Made To Order
Style: Modern
Custom Modern White Chests with Ribbed Facade
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern white chests with Ribbed Facade. These transitional style chests are wonderfully fresh and intrinsically modern. Made to order right here in Canada, crafted of solid wo...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Acrylic, Wood
"Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Calvet" is a multi purpose chest of drawers, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', made in walnut or oak wood, for keeping clothes or documents in order. Handles ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Modern Bureau in Fumed Ebony Oak, by Studio DiPaolo
Located in Oakland, CA
This version of our bureau series is called the "Claire" bureau, and it is handmade with grain-matched fumed ebony oak veneer panels. It is available in 2 wood options in a single si...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Loose, Drawers Showcases with Metal Structure
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
A piece of solid design. Wooden frame covered with a shell of varnished metal frame wrap the drawers.
The top is a glass showcase with the details of leather or fabric where you can...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Zebrano Open in Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in Zebrano
Build with 13 scares Zebrano marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black painted metal. The frame is built in oak and t...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Agresti Carbon Dream Jewel Chest in Polished Carbon Fibre on 4 sides
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Safe covered in polished carbon fibre drawers in white leather and lined for jewelry/watches. Ruthenium accessories. Round handle with biometric opening and emergency key system inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Ercole Chest of Drawers Dark Bronze Powder Coated and Novasuede
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
Behold! Feast your eyes upon the architectural wonder that exudes a daring interplay of materials, textures, and razor-sharp contours. This masterpiece demands attention while gracefully complementing its environs. The Ercole Chest of Drawers, a pride of Casa Botelho's esteemed Ercole range, stands out like a fearless warrior among its peers.
Crafted with a sturdy steel frame, this chest of drawers boasts a refined finish expertly powder-coated to perfection. Its sumptuous Novasuedes or Leathers are adorned with opulent Buster and Punch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
21st Century Tonga Chest of Drawers in Gres by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A chest of drawers with contemporary lines and vertical shape that combines functionality and aesthetic value. The piece of furniture is the result of a complex process of the crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Etoile Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich a classic or contemporary bedroom, this chest of drawers was handcrafted in rosewood and maple. The striking contrast between th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Oasis Chest of Drawers by Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
This striking chest of drawers is a unique example of masterful craftsmanship. Entirely made by hand, it features a structure in cherry, with cherry feet mixed with bocote. The combination of these two woods appears also in the front panels of the three drawers that have a central inlay in bocote with brass handles. The dramatic dark brown grain of the bocote wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open Is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black tinted sycomore. The frame is...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Levita Chest in Solid Matilisguate Wood by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
The concept that inspired the levita chest and desk was to make it appear that they were levitating. The drawers are delicately supported by a structure inspired by the geometric traditional patterns found in indigenous Guatemalan textiles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
"Master Blaster" 21st Century Chest of Drawers with Ebony Inlays
Located in Turin, IT
This handmade chest of drawers was conceived by the designer Ivan Paradisi as a tribute to the wilderness of the African continent and its intricate ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Ebony, Maple
21st Century Klee Night Table in Wood and Polished Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A versatile and superb mix of elements in perfect Etro Home Interiors style: the structure reminding the inital letter of the Etro logo holds the upper part covered in smoked eucalyp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Black Lacquered Dressers with Genuine Shagreen Drawer Fronts
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom lacquered dresser with genuine shagreen three drawer fronts. One is shown in the combination of black satin lacquer and dyed shag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Shagreen
'Three Kings' Limited Edition Side Table from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
'Three Kings'
Throughout history, kings have been a symbol of force, authority, and leadership that unify nations. The people worship the king, even carrying him with their own hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Ash, Walnut
'Algae' Limited Edition Drawer Cabinet from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
'Algae'
They are like water rippling in the sun, altering its colour constantly. A seaweed waving to the rhythm. Flowing water, which endlessly moves just to avoid becoming a swamp....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Commode-Object, organic modern, Alu on Wood Handcrafted, made in Europe
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Furniture object by German designer Eckehard Weimann
organically designed chest of drawers.
Folds and distortions are sculpted from the surfaces. The furniture is made of multiplex ...
Category
2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century Klee Chest of Drawers in Wood and Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A versatile and superb mix of elements in perfect Etro Home Interiors style: the structure reminding the inital letter of the Etro logo holds the upper part covered in smoked eucalyp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
21st Century Klee Sideboard in Wood with Marble Top by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Featuring pure and uncluttered lines, Klee sideboard combines the choice of precious, luxurious materials with the simplicity of the design. The structure is in patinated bronze meta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
21st Century Klee Cabinet in Wood and Metal by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The sober and elegant forms of Klee cabinet hide a surprising profusion of original details. From the little monkey, symbol of Etro’s creative universe, to the base in patinated bron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Custom 9-Drawer Python Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 9-drawer python dresser with Lucite side panels. Customization is available in different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Python, Lucite
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore
Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black tintded sycomore. The frame...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Zebrano Open Is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in Zebrano
Build with 13 scares Zebrano marquetry open in tow big drawers.
Leg are in black painted metal. the frame is built in oak and...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Blackgold, Drawers in Iron Varnished Metal Sheets
By Clan Milano
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
Wooden frame covered with varnished metal sheets with inserts in metal brass finished. Metallic tubular base brass finished. Drawers internally lacquered w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
'Guardian' Limited Edition Console from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
'Guardian'
Indefinable shapes creating a strong figure standing at the forefront. A controversial combination of shock and a sense of safety. The guardian of the gates to the shelter.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Amazzonia Commode by Studio Superego, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
"Amazzonia" chest of drawers, of octagonal shape in exotic wood veneer, it opens, in facade, by two leaves on a done up interior of a shelf, and laterally by drawers and a sliding up...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz
Pair of Carrocel Custom Macassar Nightstands
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
These modern nightstands are custom-made. Each has beveled edges on the case and base and is finished in Macassar in a rich satin finish. A simple yet refined piece, it is also funct...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Macassar
Silver Trim Mirrored Highboy
Located in New York, NY
Custom silver trim mirrored highboy with 7 drawers. Customization is available in different sizes and finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver, Silver Leaf
Ordinaryday Lowboy by Raphael Charles & Mogg
By Mogg, Raphael Charles
Located in New York, NY
"Ordinaryday is a chest of drawers of Raphael Charles for Mogg, made of solid pinewood, and the internal structure of the four drawers and back in black. Ordinaryday is created with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Custom Leather Wrapped Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom leather wrapped nightstands with three drawers. Customization is available in different sizes, colors and hardware.
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
Custom Six-Drawer Mirrored Dresser
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom 6 drawer mirrored dresser. This original Venfield design is both functional and elegant, Veneered entirely in mirror it has 6 easy close drawers all with pre-finished or satin lacquer interior. Choose polished nickel ring or glass knob drawer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
'Dancers Twins' Unique Cabinet from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
'Dancers Twins'
Dance is the language of the soul; every movement is like a word or a thought. It is defined by the inevitable synchronization, which is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Chest of Drawers “Bar” in Sycomore and Ebony by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Commode "Bar” six drawers
This chest of drawers is made to receive 32 panels, 16 in sycamore with black filet and 16 in ebony. The legs and bottom belt are in black ebony.
There ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
21st Century Unique Sculpture Furniture AA+ by Erwan Boulloud from France
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century unique sculpture furniture AA+ by Erwan Boulloud from France
Sculpture Furniture, made following the degradation of France’s sovereign rating from AAA to AA+.
Empire s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stainless Steel
Commode Mademoiselle K en bois ancien par Laurent PASSE
Located in BEAUCAIRE, FR
En édition limitée et numérotée, Laurent PASSE vous propose cette commode aux dimensions justes et parfaites réalisée à partir d’anciennes planches à wagon en chêne. Ces anciens bois sont récupérés et détournés de leur usage premier afin de les upcycler dans un nouvel usage. Laurent PASSE est un ébéniste designer spécialisé depuis plus de 20 ans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Scrap Wood
Modern Leather Chest of Drawers, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Leather Chest of drawers with a shagreen embossed leather wrapped case in our dark tempest finish with two short above three long drawers, brass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Richard Watson Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Brookline, MA
The chest of drawers was designed with meticulous attention to detail - carefully studied proportions, hand selected boards that highlight the beautiful movement and grain patterns i...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Talismanic Cabinet by Omar Chakil
By Omar Chakil
Located in Geneve, CH
Talismanic cabinet by Omar Chakil
Raw massive hand carved Egyptian alabaster
Measures: Height 200 cm x width 120 cm x depth 40 cm
Omar Chakil
...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Alabaster
"Africa" Chest of Drawers with Inlays of Zebra Wood by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
Looking like a monolith on almost invisible legs, "Africa" chest of drawers is conceived and realized with a continuous flow of thin branches, ideally matched one to another so that it becomes impossible to notice edges of separate wood pieces. Each leaf is handmade, piece by piece. The wood essence used by Ivan Paradisi is zebra wood. To emphasize a special "natural" feeling of the chest of drawers the designer decided to have the four capacious drawers covered with linen fabric.
This piece of contemporary art, as per Ivan's concept, describes the modern and historical paintings, sculptures, installations, and other visual culture of native or indigenous Africans and the African continent...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fabric, Zebra Wood
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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