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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Tecnica" Castored Walnut Drawers Unit Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a drawers unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring three drawers in walnut, metallic base in antique nicke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Asymmetrical Chest of Drawers in Solid English Walnut by Jonathan Field.
Located in London, GB
The Asymmetrical Chest of Drawers in Solid English Walnut is one of two pieces commissioned by a private client for their home in Yorkshire, England. The Asymmetrical sides give a sculptural feel to the pieces. They are made of solid Scottish walnut...
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2010s English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Split Walnut Dresser with Brown Patinated Steel by Chapter & Verse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our split walnut dresser features American black walnut drawer faces and a steel cladding surround that's textured with a mottled acid-etched patte...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

DeCastelli Pandora 27 Chest of Drawers in Brass 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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Mirrored Nightstands with Silver Gilt Trim
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique mirrored nightstands with silver gilt trim. Customization available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver Leaf

Chest of Drawers in White Lacquered Wood, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chest of drawers in white lacquered wood, circa 1970, with 3 drawers with shelves on each side.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

RECAMIER DRESSER - Modern Oak + Lacquer Dresser w/ Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RECAMIER DRESSER - Modern Oak + Lacquer Dresser w/ Gold Leaf Hand-Carved Details The Recamier dresser is a beautiful and unique piece of furniture that features a mixed finish desig...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver Leaf

White Briccola-ge Shelf by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
White 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

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Contemporary Joan Chest of Drawers in Aluminum by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Chest of drawers, tribute to Joan Mirò, the most surrealist among all the personalities of the 1920s. Pricing excludes VAT.
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

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

Materials

Wood

Shagreen Chest, Tamara by Reda Amalou, One-Off, 2020, Gallery Collection
Located in Paris, FR
A unique and remarkable sideboard, masterfully designed by Reda Amalou and adorned with galuchat by skilled artisans. Witness to exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, it...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Ebonized Italian Modernist Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
An ebonized Italian Modernist chest of drawers. Ebonized wood with highly detailed carvings on the drawer fronts and nickeled pulls.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Located in İzmir, İzmir
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

Materials

Wood, Oak

Light Oak Modern Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Light Oak Modern Chest with a light whitewashed oak finish, has a simple cubist geometric form with three drawers, each with soft closing mechanisms and polished brass ring pulls. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pickled Modern Hi Chest, Armoire Cabinet, Wardrobe, Metal Base
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pickled Modern Hi Chest, Armoire Cabinet, Wardrobe, Metal Base A stylish cabinet or wardrobe in a tactile brie finish with grey tones and organic natural materials feel. Constructed...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Metal, 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: 142cm x 52cm x 2.5cm H: 92cm Measurements without the ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood, Python, Lucite

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Antique Brass Patina Legs by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers from our collection CIRCINI is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON). It has 2 drawers with brass knobs. The case is mounted between claws and reminds a solitaire ring. The legs have an antique brass patina...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Modern, 7021
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Chest of drawers with six drawers. The beautiful mix between Walnut Canaletto wood veneer and the golden details is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment. The golden f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Metal

Modern Walnut End Table Chest
Modern Walnut End Table Chest
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
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

Materials

Wood

Yin-Yang Chest Drawers Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Yin-Yang chest drawers designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 80 x D47 x H93 cm Body in painted and natural ash veneer • front in matte paint ?nish Structure in MDF • ...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

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

Materials

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 tinted sycomore. The frame is...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Console by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Console Cm 170 by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 170 x D 46 x H 86 cm Materials: brass, metal, oak.  
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Yellow Numbered Toolbox, Designed by Pietro Arosio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) Toolbox is a modular container with drawers and/or doors, with castors or hanging, wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Colore Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftsmanship shines through the Colore solid wood dressers. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, they are made by expert hands from high-quality so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chest of Wood in Colored Glass, Italy, 1957
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest of seven drawers made by hand with an original solid wood structure from the 50s. Covered in colored glass and profiles, handles and feet in brass. Italy 1950s. Dimentions: W ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Materials

Oak

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

Wood

Pair of Gold over Silver Leaf Painted Bedside Table Sized Chests of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely pair of gold over silver leaf paint bedside table sized chests of drawers A good looking and well-made pair, they are vintage and have a nice used ...
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20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Trio D S Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers Modern 21st Century
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
The beautiful mix between ash wood and marble is perfect for you contemporay and modern environment. Complementary with Trio Nightstand, this wonderful chest of drawers is an iconic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Handcrafted Black Cherry Chest of Drawers with Joinery by Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
This handcrafted chest of drawers is made from premium black cherry wood, finished with an oil and wax treatment to enhance its natural beauty and durability. Featuring traditional h...
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2010s Spanish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Lema Nine Drawer Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
All 4 sides are finished making the chest of draws able to be freestanding and away from the wall great for large custom closets which is how this one wa...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Lema Nine Drawer Walnut Chest
Lema Nine Drawer Walnut Chest
$5,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Ordinaryday Lowboy by Raphael Charles & Mogg
By Raphael Charles, Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Ordinaryday is a chest of drawers of Raphael Charles for Mogg, made of solid pinewood, and the internal structure of the four drawers and back in black. Ordinaryday is created with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Ebony

Honeycomb Blue and Gold Leaf Cabinet, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Honeycomb blue and gold leaf cabinet - Royal Stranger. Dimensions: 185 x 126 x 60 cm. Materials: Black pearl color combination with gold leaf and s...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Wood

Clouds Drawer Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Clouds drawer designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada W 120 x D 40 x H 147cm Structure in MDF with color-painted ash veneer Fronts and back in matte or glossy paint finish Inside ...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

Clouds Drawer Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Clouds drawer designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 120 * D 40 * H 147cm Structure in MDF with color-painted ash veneer Fronts and back in matte or glossy paint finis...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Cabinet CMM by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bespoke cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli. Dimensions: L 150 x D 50 x H 71 cm Materials: Brass, metal, oak, piano black gloss finish. .
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Honeycomb Ruby Cabinet, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Honeycomb ruby cabinet - Royal Stranger Dimensions: 185 x 126 x 60 cm. Materials: Black pearl color combination with gold leaf and stainless steel coated in brass. Inspired by o...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Clouds Drawer Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Clouds drawer designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: W 120 x D 40 x H 147cm Structure in MDF with color-painted ash veneer Fronts and back in matte or glossy paint finis...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Custom Made Bedside Chest with Three Drawers in Oak Wood w/ Hammered Steel Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom made bedside chest with three drawers. This item can be sold with or without the stone top. Wood: Oak basalt Windsor finish Metal: Light hammer ebony Designed by Brendan B...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Trio D L Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers Modern, 21st Century
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
The beautiful mix between ash wood and marble is perfect for you contemporay and modern environment. Complementary with Trio Nightstand, this wonderful chest of drawers is an iconic ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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