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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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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Style: Modern
Comodino contemporaneo artigianale per camera da letto in frassino tinto nero
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Comodino Arcate fa parte della collezione composta da settimanale e comò. La scocca è in multistrato curvato impiallacciato, disponibile nelle essenze rovere, noce canaletto e frassi...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash, Wood

Adentro Cosimo Storage M by Marco Zanuso jr. white matt lacquered & chrome
Located in PARIS, FR
Balanced lines and subtle geometric shapes create a visually pleasing harmony, exuding sophisticated simplicity. Carefully chosen materials showcase exceptional quality, and finely ...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & Golden base
Located in PARIS, FR
“IKI” means elegant, refined and sophisticated in Japanese. The components are characterized by a simple design of reduced thickness that offers specific details with different colo...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & bronze base
Located in PARIS, FR
“IKI” means elegant, refined and sophisticated in Japanese. The components are characterized by a simple design of reduced thickness that offers specific details with different colo...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Adentro IKI dining table by Marco Zanuso jr. Natural Oak top & white base
Located in PARIS, FR
“IKI” means elegant, refined and sophisticated in Japanese. The components are characterized by a simple design of reduced thickness that offers specific details with different colo...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Modern Verre Églomisé Mirror Chest/Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Verre Églomisé Mirror Chest/Commode A quietly stunning modern Verre Églomisé mirror chest/commode, an exquisite piece with flawless patination and style. Measuring 39.5 inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Comodino contemporaneo artigianale per camera da letto in legno di rovere
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Comodino Arcate fa parte della collezione composta da settimanale e comò. La scocca è in multistrato curvato impiallacciato, disponibile nelle essenze rovere, noce canaletto e frassi...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Chest of drawers from the BOIS BLANC series by René 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...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Poplar

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...
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20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Curved Chest of Drawers Scimmie Grey Shades, Chromed Details
Located in MILANO, IT
Like all Fornasetti pieces of furniture, it is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. This corner cabinet is silk-screened by hand, hand-panited and covered with a smooth lacquer. The decoration depicts the iconic Fornasetti monkeys on a grey leaves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Coastal Style Painted Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern take on a classic silhouette, the tall dresser is painted in the Sea Salt finish and accented with ribbed cast hardware in a dark sterling finish, with six soft closing draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Divine Commode en bois brûlé
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Scrap 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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Modern Ivory Glass Mosaic Chest of 10-Drawers with Ivory Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano Chest of 10 Drawers by Ercole home has a 10 drawer front, with an ivory finish on oak. Ivory glass panels make up the drawer surface on the front. Each drawer has a sm...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Oak

Pair of Modern Commode Chests in High Gloss Lacquer Finish
Located in North York, ON
With its modern styling, traditional inspirations, and hand polished high gloss finish, this exquisite commode cabinet is a beautiful addition to any home. Crafted in the USA from th...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Modern Green Blossom Mosaic Chest of 9-Drawers with White Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Modern Milano Chest of 9 Drawers by Ercole home has a 9 drawer front, with a White Wash finish on oak. The touch-latch drawer's feature fronts in hand-cut glass mosaic, in shades...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cut Glass, Oak

Paolo Buffa (Milan 1903/1970) Italian Double Chest of Drawers Cabinet Published
Located in Madrid, ES
Paolo Buffa ( Milan 1903 / Milan 1970 ) Italian Double Chest of Drawers Cabinet - Published Creator: Paolo Buffa (Designer) Dimensions...
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20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Bond Burled Wood Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. From our chic burled wood collection—warm mappa wood floats between acrylic legs with stainless steel accents. Six generous drawers showcase naturally occurring patt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Lucite, Wood, Burl

'Arca' Mid-Century Modern Shoe Rack in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Arca shoe rack/bench is made up of thin slats of wood which encircle the piece supporting the main body and creating a sensation of movement. The slats permit constant ventilation wh...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 ...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Modern Red Plastic Modular 4602 Chest of Drawers by Fussel Kartell 1970
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Kartell Componibili 3-Tier Drawer in Red by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Kartell Componibili 2-Tier Drawer in Green by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular elements were designed to meet various needs and to fit into any room in your home: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, or living room. The design solution that animates the Modular ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

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...
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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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

André Sornay chest of drawers
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Laminate, Beech

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Scala Parchment Goatskin Trapu Gradient Ombre Chest Commode
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent mahogany commode or chest of drawers featuring a dramatic parchment goatskin veneer with a gradient ombre finish. The chest has a gracefully curved serpentine case with a bow...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern White Lacquered Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Modern white lacquered bombe chest with two drawers, skirted apron, and silver-tone metal pulls, all upon four flaring legs. In good condition. Wea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Modern Pink Flower Blossom Glass Mosaic Silver Chest with by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 6-drawer front, with silver leaf finish on wood. handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and pink decorate the surface in Blossom patterns. The decorative solid brass pulls in nickel finish have rose quartz stones...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Silver Leaf

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.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Kartell Componibili Metal 3-Tier Drawer in Chrome by Anna Castelli Ferrieri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The modular elements were designed to meet different needs and to fit perfectly into every room in the home. Componibili first appeared in 1967 and have since become a timeless furni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plastic

Ben King Colorful Stand Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ben King colorful stand designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 38 x D 36.6 x H 55 cm Structure in MDF with painted ash veneer Metal base plated with Champagne colour f...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

YKB / Structural Commode from lacquered wood
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
The aesthetics of YKB commode is an authorial interpretation and a bow to the work of Czech architect Jan Kotěra and Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič. Designed as an authentic detour ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Other

Ben King Colorful Stand Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ben King colorful stand designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada. Measures: W 38 x D 36.6 x H 55 cm. Structure in MDF with painted ash veneer. Metal base plated with Champagne color...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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.
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1990s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Python

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.
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Modern Manhattan Chest of Drawers Made with Ebony and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Manhattan collection presents itself with a straight and rhythmic silhouette on both horizontal and vertical lines, invoking the constructions in height, provided by the technica...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Light Ash Modern Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of figured cathedral ash in an artful grain pattern with soft close drawers. Finished in a light dune color with metal pulls in an Ember color. The top is done in an exclusive p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Composition

Art Deco Style Sublime Chest of Drawers Made with Lacquer and Brass
Located in Seroa, PT
The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades, mirroring the elegance and glamour of the 1920’s and aiming to be the inspiration ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Dark Ash Modern Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of figured cathedral ash in an artful grain pattern with soft close drawers. Finished in a dark earth color with metal pulls in an Ember color. The top is done in an exclusive p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Composition

Pair of Modern Leather Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather nightstand with two drawers, a shagreen embossed dark tempest finish leather and brushed brass finish hardware and an open cub...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather

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...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

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...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

6-Drawer Silver Trim Mirrored Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer silver trim mirrored dresser with Lucite knobs. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes, and hardware.
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver Leaf

Modern Commode Chest of Drawers in the Style of De Coene Frères
Located in North York, ON
Modern Commode Chest of Drawers in the Style of De Coene Frères. This modern commode chest of drawers is inspired by De Coene Freres and is made of sycamore woods, providing a unique...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, 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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