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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Handcrafted Nightstand, Walnut & Oak
Located in London, GB
American black walnut handcrafted nightstands or end tables. These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the inner dovetailed traditionally jointed drawer carca...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

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

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Wood, Lizard

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

70's Inspired Oak Wood TV Unit with Smooth Curved Edges
Located in Cairo, EG
70's Inspired Oak Wood TV Unit with Smooth Curved Edges. Wasn’t life simpler back then? We love this era and everything it represents; funky fashion, hap...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Italian Chest of Drawers with Aqua Blue Murano Glass & Brass Justfurnituress
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning Italian chest of drawers embodies the essence of mid-century modern style with its exquisite blend of solid wood, aqua blue Murano glass and polished brass fittings. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair Moderne Black & White Lacquered Steel Chests by Norman Bel Geddes, Restored
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Moderne black & white lacquered steel chests by Norman Bel Geddes, USA, circa 1940s, Restored, Designed by Norman Bel Geddes (1893 – 1958) Noted American theatrical and indu...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

USM Haller Mid Credenza DF Storage System
Located in New York, NY
Offered by M2L. With one drop down door and one extension door with filing. Designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1963. Made from powder coated steel and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome, Steel

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 Sideboard or Console Table in black ash, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Located in Riga, LV
The “100 H20” sideboard was inspired by the famous architect Hundertwasser, the opponent of “a straight line”. The title “100 H20” is after Hundertwasser (hundred water– from German). The “100 H20” sideboard has plenty of details that reveal the craftsmanship involved in its production. The visible, expertly crafted details are a pleasure to behold, day after day. The drawers are asymmetric in a range of metal varieties, such as copper, brass and bronze, featured with different shaped handles. Spider style...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Vintage Retro Style Chest of drawers with Brass, Copper, Bronze Drawers
Located in Riga, LV
In a stunning design, the Infinity 12-drawer dresser is crafted from ash veneer with a smooth matte finish. Brass, copper and bronze drawer fronts are finished with patina in vintage...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper

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

"Optimum" Glass and Walnut Chest of 14 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 14 drawers placed side by side onto two ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

Custom 9-Drawer Python Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 9-drawer python dresser with Lucite side panels. Customization is available in different sizes and colors.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Python, Lucite

Modernist Sideboard With Doors And Drawers, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized sideboard with two doors and drawers, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented in our Rudolf Vichr Collection. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classi...
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2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chest in Shagreen, by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional chest entirely covered with shagreen, 3 drawers. Unique piece by Studio Glustin, France, 2019.
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Shagreen, Wood

Italian modern modular chest of drawers 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern modular glossy black chest of drawers 4964 by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell, 1970s Modular chest of drawers or shoe rack model 4964, with a rectangular base with rounded c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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
$11,849 / item
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

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Metal

Contemporary Curvy Column Bar / Cabinet Rift Oak Wood by Black Table Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory BlackTable Studio's signature column chest is the studio's proudest creation. This piece truly represents the heart of the studio: architectural conc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

Contemporary Curvy Column Bar / Cabinet Maple Wood by Black Table Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory BlackTable Studio's signature Column chest is the studio's proudest creation. This piece truly represents the heart of the studio: architectural conc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Maple

Lia Chest of Drawers in Walnut by Giorgetti
Located in Boston, MA
Tall chest of drawers with the plywood frame in walnut Canaletto wood veneer. It is equipped with eleven drawers, an upper compartment with a flap door and a removable shelf. The han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Chest of Drawers, Wood and Brass, Italy - Sold Individually
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Chest of Drawers, Wood and Brass, Italy - Sold Individually
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Modern Black Sideboard with Marble Top and Brass, Copper, Bronze, Gold
Located in Riga, LV
Made from ash veneer with steel legs, copper, bronze and brass drawers and unique marble top. It is wonderfully smooth to the touch and looks fantastic. Sideboard Soleil is beautiful...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf

Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American
Located in Manhasset, NY
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Linen

Bijoux Jewelry Chest in Briar and Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultrasuede lining, 24 karats gold plated brass accessories. With necklace bars, lockable doors and 6 drawers. Adjustable mirror on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

"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

Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers. Two tones of wood with darker stained drawer fronts and original steel pulls and leg supports.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Modern Ivory Glass Mosaic 3-Drawer Chest with Gilded Metal Legs 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak

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

Materials

Lucite, Wood, Burl

Modern Onor Chests of Drawers Onyx Stone Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Onor Chest of Drawers, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. *TEXTO* Onor Chest of Drawers material codes FI021 Beige lacquer; high-gloss finish ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Onyx, Brass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests
Located in North York, ON
Introducing a stunning addition to your home decor - a pair of modern curved front black lacquered chests. These chests feature sculpted curved fronts that add a touch of elegance an...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark 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

Brass

Maitland Smith Contemporary 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Franklin Park, 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

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Brass

Magnificent Chest of Drawers with Ivory Murano Glass & Brass Fittings Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite ivory-colored chest of drawers is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, fusing solid wood, Murano glass and polished brass for a truly elegant look. Handcrafted, i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Briccola-Ge Shelf by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Briccola-ge Shelf by Colé Italia with Miki Astori Dimensions: H.25; D.47 W.100 Materials: wall angular hanged writing desk; wall lacquered supports in wood pulp. 2 solid oak ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ceramic, Oak

'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

Chest of Drawers model "Serena" by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1955
Located in Roma, IT
Chest of drawers model "Serena" realized by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova in 1955. Realized in walnut wood and in excellent condition. Signature engraved.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Beech, Poplar

DeCastelli Pandora 102 Chest of Drawers in Stainless Steel by Martinelli Venezia
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

Yves Boucard Moonlight Snail Chest of Drawers Whimsical Dresser, 2006 Swiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard snail chest. Chest of drawers in constructed of wood and hand painted. Yves Boucard (Swiss, b. 1953) Measures: H 51 x W 53 x D 30 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

DeCastelli Marea 113 Chest of Drawers in Brass by Zanellato/Bortotto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The traces of time are drawn one on top of another, infused into the changing skin of the rigorous metal forms that define these cabinets and chests. Like the tide (marea in Italian)...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Modern Contemporary Customised Dresser with 8 Drawers, High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized dresser with eight drawers, designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin. These high-quality, handmade furniture in a classic modern timeless d...
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2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of J Robert Scott Cloud Chests of Drawers 14-Carat Gold Leaf Glaze
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare pair of original J Robert Scott cloud chests with 14-carat gold leaf gilding RRP £23,500 These chests are really quite huge for the ty...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 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

Commode "Bubbles" from Egli Design
Located in London, GB
Modern commode of nine drawers, suitable for the living room or bedroom.
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2010s Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Foil

Commode "Bubbles" from Egli Design
Commode "Bubbles" from Egli Design
$4,648 Sale Price / item
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