Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Kartell Ghost Buster Commode in White by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kartell catalogue adds yet another piece to its furniture collection, the commode. Starck has revamped it and the Kartell-style commode evokes the lines of Classic furniture while its transparency and plastic material give it a contemporary voice. Corners and curves, straight lines and sinuous play over its surfaces and give life to an intriguing game of eye-catching perspectives and reflections. Ghost...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plastic
Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewel chest in polished ebony. The two side doors close, by key, the five drawers. And on the side you have two necklace bars. The drawers are organized to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Plate
Contemporary Levita Chest in Solid Matilisguate Wood by Labrica
Located in Oakland Park, FL
The concept that inspired the levita chest and desk was to make it appear that they were levitating. The drawers are delicately supported by a structure inspired by the geometric traditional patterns found in indigenous Guatemalan textiles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Occasional Furniture in walnut and Formica, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Occasional furniture in walnut and formica, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Lensvelt Crate Cabinet, One Column
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The series of cabinets, Krattenkast (crates cabinet), is a simple design concept: a steel frame with multicolored, second hand crates, which act as drawe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
John Widdicomb Tall Chest in Walnut with Rosewood and Chrome Pulls, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Tall chest model no. 3220 in walnut with pulls in chrome with inset rosewood by John Widdicomb, American 1950s (signed in drawer). This chest is beautifully outfitted. We have refini...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
1990s Italian Unique White Black and Gold Chest or Sideboard on Brass Legs
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind modern three-drawer sideboard or console, entirely handmade in Italy, very attractive design, the surround in ivory white glass is also finished at the back so that thi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold, Brass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Aida Cabinet by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Aida cabinet by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Marble and brass
Dimensions: D 50 x W 110 x H 100 cm
Squared and simple lines enriched with a sophisticated metal structure are allowing t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Mistral Chest of Drawers in Pama
By Carpanelli
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
e15 Farah Sideboard with Stainless Steel Base by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The sideboard FARAH is a refined storage solution. The horizontal display of the solid wood grain makes each sideboard unique and elegantly highlights the combination of solid wood a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Carbon Dream Jewel Chest in Polished Carbon Fibre on 4 sides
By Agresti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian 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...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Velo Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted in Italy.
Enhancing the grain of the premium walnut, the precise oil finish is the result of craftsmanship...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Custom 9-Drawer Python Dresser with Lucite Side Panels
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 9-drawer python dresser with Lucite side panels. Customization is available in different sizes and colors.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Python, Lucite
Pair of Modern Nightstand Chests of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the perfect addition to your modern bedroom decor - a pair of stunning nightstand chests of drawers. These stylish cabinets feature a sleek satin white lacquer finish tha...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Custom Modern White Chests with Ribbed Facade
By Carrocel
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
Grid Sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Grid sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Beige outdoor powder-coated steel
Dimensions: 160 x 72 x 36 cm
Kristina Dam graduated from ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s French 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 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
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
Modern Leather Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather front chest of drawers, with three hand-woven leather drawer fronts in Moore & Giles Hudson smoke possesses richness, dim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, 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...
Category
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 • ...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
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...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Coastal Modern Double Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Coastal Modern Double Dresser, the cast metal texture double dresser features sculptural metal drawer fronts with a hand carved wave motif in sat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
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 ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
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 ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
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 ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Carrocel Custom Macassar Nightstands
By Carrocel
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...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Macassar
21st Century Klee Cabinet in Wood and Metal by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The sober and elegant forms of Klee cabinet hide a surprising profusion of original details. From the little monkey, symbol of Etro’s creative universe, to the base in patinated bron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Silver, Silver Leaf
Red Briccola-Ge Shelf by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Red 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 sh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Zinc Silver Purple
Located in Milano, IT
Amatemi Bello, Amatemi Grande, Amatemi Diverso.
Chest of drawers
This Chest of drawers derives its name from a writing by the Russian poet Marina Cvetaeva, it is part of the "Par...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Zinc, Bronze
e15 customizable Shahnaz Sideboard by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, 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
Modern Headboard with Oak and Lacquered Wood Strips in Calming Shades of Beige
Located in Cairo, EG
Modern headboard with oak and lacquered wood strips in Calming shades of beige.
Our color medley headboard radiates serenity with its calming shades of wood and beige. It is so versatile it fits beautifully in both city and beach homes, and with any bed base. The strips of wood hand-laid side by side give a wonderful effect. The 192cm length is designed to accommodate both 160cm and 180cm spring boxes...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Lacquer, Oak
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
21st Century Klee Night Table in Wood and Polished Brass by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A versatile and superb mix of elements in perfect Etro Home Interiors style: the structure reminding the inital letter of the Etro logo holds the upper part covered in smoked eucalyp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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.
...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Custom Made Bedside Chest with Three Drawers in Oak Wood w/ Hammered Steel Base
By Brendan Bass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century Pine wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Italian Chests of Drawers early 20th Century
Pine wood
perfectly preserved
Measurements with the upper floor:
109cm x 47cm x 2.5cm
Measurements without the upstairs...
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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