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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Style: Modern
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
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 ...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver Leaf
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
Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom wall mounted, oak console with three drawers and antique brass hardware.
This piece is currently available as shown in our NYC Showroom.
Made to order, custom...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Ralph Lauren Modern Hollywood Mahogany Leather Tall Chest
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous mahogany dresser or chest of drawers by Ralph Lauren from the modern Hollywood collection. The dresser features a mahogany veneered case with a cream parchment clad front. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Scrap 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Molteni&C D.655.1 Wood Chest of Drawers by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in Boston, MA
A statement piece for the modern home designed by Gio Ponti. This chest of drawers is imbued with distinctive 1950s style. Hand Painted white drawer fronts offer sturdy handles in el...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm, Mahogany, Rosewood, Walnut
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Modern Nilo Nightstands Bedside Tables White Onyx Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstands, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Nilo Nightstand brings nature into your interior space thro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Modern Green Blossom Mosaic Chest of 9-Drawers with White Oak by Ercole Home
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cut Glass, Oak
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Wood, Burl
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
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
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:
109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm
Measurements without the upstairs...
Category
Early 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
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
Scala Parchment Goatskin Trapu Gradient Ombre Chest Commode
By Scala Luxury
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American 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
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 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
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:
144cm x 51cm x 2.5cm h: 97cm
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modern Ivory Glass Mosaic Chest of 10-Drawers with Ivory Oak by Ercole Home
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of modern linen chest, nightstands, dressers, walnut, custom American.
Custom quality pair of three drawer modern decorative cabinets. Each on floating sides, hand wrapped in l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Linen
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
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
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
'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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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 ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Composition
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
Italian Modern Red Plastic Modular 4602 Chest of Drawers by Fussel Kartell 1970
By Simon Fussel, Kartell
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
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kartell Componibili 3-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 s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Modern Ivory Glass Mosaic 3-Drawer Chest with Gilded Metal Legs by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Modern Style 3-Drawer Chest is designed to fit in all bedroom design styles. The Modern and essential lines combined with the Washed White Oak finish and the simple linear pattern ivory glass mosaic intermitted with small gold glass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
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
Wall Mounted Console Drawer, Black Wood & Bronze Ribbon Hardware by Debra Folz
By Debra Folz
Located in Pawtucket, RI
An interest in the translation of textile languages and soft surfaces through furniture forms has led to the development of a unique hardware and storage collection. Inspired by ribb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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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