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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Kaid Nightstand, Contemporary Modern Minimalist Two-Tone Wooden Oak
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kaid nightstand is a functional and eye-catching furniture piece that is sure to add a modern and unique touch to your living space. The contrast be...
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2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

21st Century Lasa Chest of Drawers in Wood by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Functionality and elegance distinguish the drawer unit of the new Lasa line. The spatula finishing lacquered in a refined ivory tone characterizes the structure, top and front of the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Handcrafted Artisan Drawer Table, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
Totally hand-crafted American black walnut artisan drawer tables. These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the inner traditionally dovetailed jointed drawer i...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

Materials

Wood

Belmont Eight Drawer Solid Walnut Cabinet with Leather Handles
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This cabinet is hand crafted from solid walnut wood for the outer shell and drawer fronts, with high quality cabinet grade plywood drawers. The handles are adorned with leather, hand...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Chest of Drawers Featuring Four Push-Pull Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary piece has references from the 60s with a sleek and high-end design. The structure is lacquered in stone grey with two large drawers in oak veneer. The chest comes...
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21st Century and Contemporary European 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...
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20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Nancy Corzine design Tea Leaf Silver Chest with Italian Marble Top
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nancy Corzine design 3 drawer nite chest with "tea leaf silver" finish and a white marble top. This piece glows in light from it's silver finish and chrome handles. Really a handsome...
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Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf

'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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Pop Art Style Vintage Yellow Chest of Drawers, circa 1970, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Pop Art Style vintage yellow chest of drawers from plastic coated pressboard in yellow color tone circa 1970 Germany. The body o...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Dresser 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona Each piece of the Booleanos collection recreates an optical illusion that blurs the line between two...
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2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Kartell Mobil by Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mobil is a system of storage units that can be used throughout the home and office, for a variety of purposes. The basic element of the system is the drawer, alternated with intermediate shelves and tops. Mobil can be a simple chest of drawers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Resin

'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

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Artisanal Masterpiece: The Ultimate Chest of Drawers "Designer Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning chest of drawers is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, carefully designed and entirely handmade to combine elegance, functionality, and timeless beauty. Every inch o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - nickel base
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Nickel

Fascinating convertible modular drawer high- or sideboard no.213 by Bernini
Located in Munich, DE
Absolute amazing side - or highboard by the masters of transformation design - the famous italien company bernini. drawers can be changed in position and the wheels can also be chang...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Five Push-Pull Drawers
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary piece has references from the 60s with a sleek and high-end design. The structure is lacquered in stone grey with five large drawers in oak veneer. The chest comes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

USM Haller Pedestal V Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With three 6" drawers. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and chrome-plated steel tubes, the USM Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome, Steel

e15 Fariba Sideboard with Jet Black Steel Base by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The sideboard Fariba is particularly striking with its vertical display of solid wood grain. FARIBA elegantly highlights the combination of solid wood and a seamless stainless steel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Global views transitional modern Chester drawers
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 20th century global views transitional modern Chester drawers. This chest features large dramatic chrome handles. The chest features decorative molding around the edge...
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Early 2000s Unknown Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Trapezoidal Black Commode, Late 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Modern black commode featuring four drawers and a trapezoidal body, resting on tiered legs. The handles are made of metal, while the edges are silver-patinated to complement the desi...
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Late 20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Wavy Chest Of Drawers Crafted Of Solid Oak With Lacquered Iron Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designed by Suricata Design Studio, Touch is a sideboard with exterior in solid wood and interior in natural veneered mdf, with a base of iron with matte electrostatic paint. Touch h...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

French Burl Demi Lune Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French Burl Demi Lune Dresser, constructed of hardwood and ash burl veneer under a light, transparent lacquer finish. The brass hardware is ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modern Woven Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern woven nightstand, a beautifully crafted piece is born from passion and boasts incredible aesthetic details that are sure to take your breath aw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

"Tecnica" High Walnut Chest of Nine Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a high chest of nine drawers in walnut, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring a metallic base in antique nickel finish. Indoor use only. DI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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

Materials

Walnut

Custom Floating 3 Drawer Oak Console
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...
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Early 2000s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern Style Gray Leather Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The midcentury leather chest of drawers by Ercole home has a 6-drawers, with Painted Ivory wood finish on oak. Light gray cow leather with hand forged metal frames in pewter patina ...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Modern Woven Double Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern woven double dresser, a beautifully crafted piece is born from passion and boasts incredible aesthetic details that are sure to take your breath away. The dresser's six bleached oak drawers are wrapped in grasscloth, adding a subtle texture to the design that's both visually pleasing and inviting. With its modern woven design, the dresser is the perfect addition to any contemporary bedroom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Chest of Drawers and Cabinet in White by Matteo Thun, Italy 1980s
Located in Greding, DE
White commode with four drawers and a two-door sideboard on a square base, designed by Matteo Thun. The front panels feature an openwork pattern of small diamond shapes, which are ec...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Modern 2-Drawer Sideboard in Cherry Wood, Eglomize' Mirror by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basilica 2-drawer sideboard with eglomisé arabesque glass by Ercole Home. This new bespoke sideboard design by Ercole Home is available today for your bedrooms or living space. Timeless pieces with high craftsmanship, an organic combination of natural tones. The hand painted eglomise glass mirror is embedded into carved out elegant golden cherry...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Cherry, Mirror

Small Chest of Drawers in Italian Walnut Molteni&C by Gio Ponti -D.655.2
Located in New York, NY
D.6655.2 Small Chest of Drawers in Various Woods by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. A statement piece for the modern home, this small chest of drawers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Wood

Mahogany and Rattan Commode by John Hutton for Donghia
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Rare commode from the limited production Merbau collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. Constructed of solid mahogany and covered in “rush" style ratt...
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1990s North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Maitland Smith Contemporary 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith contemporary 5 drawer chest This chest measures: 37.5 wide x 21 deep x 37 inches high About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
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2010s Philippine Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Wood

"Optimum" Glass and Walnut Chest of 10 Drawers by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum", designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', has a structure made in solid Pascoso walnut (1.57" x 1.57") and features 10 drawers placed side by side onto two rows, handles made of full grain leather, top, sides and back made of glass and two drawer organizers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme (1913-1990) Chambron (1914-2001) cabinet ,Edition Votre Maison
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Late 20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

SIMONE Tallboy with five drawers, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
SIMONE tallboy: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery Simone Tallboy has a modern style, with five drawers to simplify storage and keeping the elegance of the bedroom. The d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Minotti Archipenko Chest of Drawers by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Basildon, London
The Minotti Archipenko Brown Sideboard by Rodolfo Dordoni is a statement piece of modern elegance and craftsmanship. Finished in a rich, high-gloss brown veneer with sleek grain patt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Oval Chest of Drawers In Light Pistachio Lacquer & Solid Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers offered in a combination of solid wood tops with lacquered structure. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal gr...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Edmond Spence Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A four drawer chest in birch, known as the "Wave" chest.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

'Secret' Unique Treasure Box from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
'Secret' Throughout the centuries philosophy, religion, literature were drawing breath to obtain the secret. The knowledge was inherited from one to another, was hidden, lost, stole...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

MCM to Modern Founders Furniture Octagon Commode End Table Cabinet Patterns 21
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Founders Furniture octagon commode table or end table cabinet #21135 Patterns 21 in solid Mozambique veneer & brass hardware. This...
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20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Custom Neoclassical Modern 2-Drawer Mirrored Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom neoclassical modern 2-drawer mirrored nightstands. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mirror

Modern Danish Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Danish dresser, the stylish design, replete with six Danish cord-wrapped drawer fronts and bleached oak veneers adds style to the classic tone a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Modern Danish Dresser
Modern Danish Dresser
$11,325 / item
Pair of bedside tables attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in Lugo, IT
Pair of bedside tables in the style of Paolo Buffa Good Condition Thank you
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Tall Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 3-drawer front, with washed white wood finish on oak. Handcut glass mosaic in variety shades of white and ivory decorate the surfac...
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2010s American 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 colour f...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern French Walnut Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French walnut dresser, with a transparent, low-luster finish. The nine-drawer fronts feature figured walnut in a traditional book m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

DeCastelli Pandora 152 Chest of Drawers in Stainless Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This drawer unit alludes to the archetypal shape of a vase. Like a modern treasure chest, Pandora was crafted to store - and thus ‘hide’ - all kinds of objects. In its different vers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stainless Steel

"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Unveil Sideboard 200, Walnut Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
A person’s identity isn’t an immediate perception but, instead, it has to be unveiled. The Unveil sideboard portraits the unknowns of human Identity. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Glass, Oak

Pair of Lane Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Nightstands
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very nice pair of Lane Furniture nightstands. They have a black lacquered finish with brass accents. The waterfall design is one reminiscen...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Églomisé Glass White Dust Chest in Gray Walnut by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The églomisé white dust chest of drawer / dresser by Ercole Home has a 4-drawer, with stained gray finish on walnut. Hand painted églomisé glass panels...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Glass

R & Y Augousti Lizard Covered Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
A great chest of drawers wrapped in lizard skins by R & Y Augousti of Paris. This design Duo of husband and wife have been creating luxury pieces since 1989 when the firm first start...
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1990s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lizard

Artisan Brass Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning statement piece that brings a splash of glamour and sophistication to any room. With its sleek, contemporary design and luxurious gold finish, this dresser is not just a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Artisan Brass Dresser
Artisan Brass Dresser
$10,770 / item

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