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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

Carbon Dream Jewel Chest in Polished Carbon Fibre on 4 sides
Located in New York, NY
Safe covered in polished carbon fibre drawers in white leather and lined for jewelry/watches. Ruthenium accessories. Round handle with biometric opening and emergency key system inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Liliale Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftmanship shines through the Liliale solid wood dresser. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, it is made by exp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Gold Contemporary Chest of Drawers, 24-Karat Polished Gold-Plated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Gold collection, chest of six drawers. Verdemare lacquered wooden structure, gloss finish. Lining of drawers in ochre mohair velvet. Available more colorway variants. External sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel, Gold

Brass and White "Statuario" Marble Commode and Chests of Drawers, 2010
Located in Rome, IT
Chests of drawers in white Carrara Statuario marble with polished brass structure. This commode has a very luxurious appearance, due the use of not common materials, Carrara Statuari...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Custom Italian Printed Pop Art Black Blue Butterfly Lacquer Wood Chest/Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
A custom fun Conceptual Pop Art lacquer chest, entirely hand-crafted in Italy and completely bespoke in sizes, finishes, colors, and functions, part of a bespoke collection created a...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Established & Sons Wrongwoods Drawers by Richard Woods and Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
British artist Richard Woods is renowned for his work with garish and repetitious motifs. He has applied these to facades, floors and walls across the world in commissioned work and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

Honeycomb Emerald Cabinet, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Honeycomb Emerald cabinet, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 185 x 126 x 60 cm Materials: Black pearl color combination with gold leaf and stainless steel c...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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

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Wood

Claudio Salocchi Small and rare chest of drawers From the ELLISSE series.
Located in Vigevano, PV
Claudio Salocchi Small and rare chest of drawers From the ELLISSE series. Produced by SORMANI in 1966.
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1960s Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum

Antique White Trapezoid Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by Aztec architecture. This piece makes a statement with its ribbed pine facade with a slat design and Antique White finish. This unique geometric piece has nine spacious dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme (1913-1990) Chambron (1914-2001) Edition Votre Maison
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Late 20th Century French 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: 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

Pair of Modern Cream Chests with Curved Fronts
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern cream chests with curved fronts. Curved three drawer chests finished in a hand polished cream lacquer with brass and acrylic handles...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Coastal Breeze Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to offer even more bedroom storage, the dresser is crafted from quartered pine in our sea salt finish and accented by uniquely cast ribbed bar hardware in a dark sterling fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese 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

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Wood

Pair of Carrocel Custom Macassar Nightstands
Located in North York, ON
These modern nightstands are custom-made. Each has beveled edges on the case and base and is finished in Macassar in a rich satin finish. A simple yet refined piece, it is also funct...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Macassar

Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers. Leg are in black tintded sycomore. The frame...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Galileo Chest of Drawers
Located in Desio, IT
Chest of drawers with structure in Sycomoro dark frisè wood and frame in Pama wood. Drawers opening with push and pull mechanism and slow closing.
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drawers in White Rock Crystal and Casted Brass by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The chest of drawers "Kyklos" is made of white rock crystal marquetry with a raw brushed finish. It has 3 drawers with casted brass decors. The dresser seats on four cylinder legs f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rock Crystal, 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

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Silver Leaf

e15 Drayton Sideboard by David Chipperfield
Located in New York, NY
Dominated by the signature horizontal bar, sideboard Drayton refers to the structural concept of table Fayland. Featuring Minimalist forms and a clear design language, the sideboard ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Oval bentwood chest of drawers by Kreatippcci Studio
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Oval bentwood chest of drawers by Kreatippcci Studio.
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Bentwood

Pair of Custom Leather Wrapped Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom leather wrapped nightstands with three drawers. Customization is available in different sizes, colors and hardware.
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Gala White Oak Veneer Chest of Drawers
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Gala Chest of Drawers in its contemporary style suggests warmth and practicality. Its raised design lightens its volume and puts wood as the principal material in different forms...
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2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Custom 6-Drawer Reverse Painted Glass Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
Located in New York, NY
Custom 6-drawer reverse painted glass dresser with Lucite side panels. Custom orders are available for different sizes, colors and hardware. COM ...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Lucite, Lacquer

Modern Chevron Parquetry Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A luxurious addition to your home decor that exudes quality, design, and function. Expertly crafted by furniture artisans, this dresser is a testam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Greta Bedside Cabinet Sophisticated Lacquered Woodwork Handmade Details
Located in Roma, IT
A functional and practical bedside cabinet, based on a discrete elegance, Greta combines a playful geometrical assembling of shapes and colors. The outside is formed by 1 drawes on ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Modern Sweden Kinnarps TV Stand
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Kinnarps" TV stand. Simple and functional in design, characteristic of modern furniture from the 1960s-70s, in light-coloured wood with a satin finish, it has a light and unpretentio...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Desyo Lux Cabinet
Located in Desio, IT
Cabinet realised with geometrical inlay in Sycomoro light frisé and Eucalyptus sand. Drawers can be opened with push and pull mechanism. External structure in metallized Ardesia lacq...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern Walnut End Table Chest
Located in North York, ON
Modern walnut end table chest featuring sleek designed double drawers with a black lacquer accented top. Priced individually, only 1 available...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Modern Walnut End Table Chest
Modern Walnut End Table Chest
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
The BEAM Series Handcrafted Solid Oak Nightstand is a modern and elegant piece of furniture designed to meet the needs of home users. Made entirely from natural solid oak wood, this ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Custom Modern White Chests with Ribbed Facade
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern white chests with Ribbed Facade. These transitional style chests are wonderfully fresh and intrinsically modern. Made to order right here in Canada, crafted of solid wo...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood

Cabinet RTV by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabinet RTV by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 180 x D 55 x H 60 cm Materials: brass, metal, oak, marble.  
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

e15 Customizable Araq Sideboard in Stainless Steel by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The bar cabinet Araq is a concealed treasure and delightful surprise when opened. Designed as a complementing module for the solid wood sideboard series Shahnaz and Mahnaz, Araq fold...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest of Drawers “Bar” in Sycomore and Ebony by Aymeric Lefort
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Commode "Bar” six drawers This chest of drawers is made to receive 32 panels, 16 in sycamore with black filet and 16 in ebony. The legs and bottom belt are in black ebony. There ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Brass

Elm Chest / Sideboard by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970s
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.
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1970s French Vintage 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

Materials

Wood

Bespoke Cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bespoke cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli. Dimensions: L 150 x D 50 x H 70 cm, Materials: brass, metal, oak, piano black gloss finish. .
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

e15 Alto Sideboard by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
With its clear design language and pure materiality, sideboard Alto is perfectly suitable for both private and public interiors. The corner joints offer a distinctive e15 design deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Enhance your space with the timeless elegance of this Vintage Boho Drexel Heritage Chest of Drawers. Crafted by the renowned Drexel He...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open Is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers. Leg are in black tinted sycomore. The frame is...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

e15 customizable Shahnaz Sideboard by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The modular, wall-mounted sideboard Shahnaz appears light and elegant. The visual buoyancy is achieved with an intricate construction without visible frames. Shahnaz is modularly combinable with chest of drawers Mahnaz, bar cabinet Araq and open shelf Dara. Details: Modularly combinable with Mahnaz chest of drawers, Araq bar cabinet and Dara open shelf. Body made of 20 mm (3/4 Inch) thick solid wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Silhouette, 2019
Located in Desio, IT
High cabinet with 6 drawers with soft closing. Structure in Sycomoro dark frisè wood, front in white printed wood with decorated three-dimensional effect, legs and handles...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony

Small Cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Small cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 120 x D 40 x H 80 cm Materials: brass, metal, oak, piano black gloss finish.
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Brass

New Orange Tinted Sycamor Chest of Drawers Made To Order Open Is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers "Losange" in orange and black tinted Sycomore Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers. Leg are in black tintded sycomore. The frame is built in oak an...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Modern, 7321
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Three drawers chest of drawers. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and golden galvanic metal details is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment . The lacquere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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: 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

Black Grid Cabinet by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black grid cabinet by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Black outdoor powder-coated steel Dimensions: 76 x 45 x 131 cm Dimensions cannot be customized. ...
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2010s Danish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

Modern TV table from Egli design
Located in London, GB
Modern TV table from Egli design.
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2010s Lithuanian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Foil

Modern TV table from Egli design
Modern TV table from Egli design
$5,810 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Mistral Chest of Drawers in Pama
Located in Desio, IT
This chest of drawers is characterized by soft curvilinear shapes. The structure is in Pama wood, while the top and basement are in Sycomoro dark frisè wood. Drawers opening with pus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drawers Nabuk or Leather Upholstered Paint Pulls with Vetrite Insert
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather

Antique 19th Century English Mahogany Commode
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
English chest of drawers with curved front, in mahogany and mahogany veneer. This dresser is equipped with five drawers of different dimensions, good storage capacity. Mahogany pull ...
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Early 1900s British Antique Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Orange Tinted Sycomore Open is Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in orange and black tinted Sycomore Build with 13 scares marquetry open in tow big drawers. Leg are in black tintded sycomore. The frame...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Modern, Althea D
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Six drawers Chest of drawers with metal base. The beautiful mix between metal inserts and the lacquered structure is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment. It is an un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Zebrano Open in Tow Drawers
Located in SENLIS, OISE
Chest of drawers in Zebrano Build with 13 scares Zebrano marquetry open in tow big drawers. Leg are in black painted metal. The frame is built in oak and t...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Modern, 7921
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Six drawers chest of drawers with metal legs. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and golden galvanic metal details is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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