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Style: Streamlined Moderne
Rare Art Deco Streamlined Moderne Dresser by Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare streamlined dresser by Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky for Red Lion Furniture. The count was famous for his wonderfully stylized Industrial designs and worked with major automakers of the day like Auburn, Cord, Packard, Tucker and the White Truck Co. This dresser features wonderful, asymmetrical streamlined lines, unique round drawer pulls, and Stunning Circassion Walnut Veneer. This dresser was originally designed by Sakhnoffsky for display in the "House of Tomorrow" during the 1939 New York World's fair! Some more info on Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky: Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky was born in Russia in 1901, the son of an Advisor to Tsar Nicholas II. Following the Russian revolution he escaped to the continent and began a career as an automobile designer emigrating to America in 1929. In America he designed many famous automobiles and his drawings of futuristic cars appeared in Esquire Magazine from 1934 on. In furniture he advocated streamline design as in the Bloomingdale’s Department Store furniture shown at the 1939-40 World’s Fair in New York. Outside automobiles and furniture, de Sakhnoffsky also created designs in the areas of aircraft design (Sabca), boat design (feather-Craft), Bike design (Murray), watch design (Gruen), and radio design (Emerson). This desk represents the perfect culmination of all of these influences and is one of the best examples of his 'streamline' furniture design aesthetic. Add to all of that the 1939 World's Fair connection and you have an extremely rare collector's piece that spans an almost infinite number of genres! Automotive designs by Sakhnoffsky: 1929 Cord l-29 Special Coupe 1934 Packard Twelve Model 1106 Sport Coupe & Runabout Speedster 1947 White Labatt Streamliner Delivery Truck 1938-41 American Austin Bantam Commander Gatti's 1937 International Harvester...
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1930s American Vintage Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Streamline Moderne Art Deco Rosewood and Walnut High Chest American 1930’s
Located in Bernville, PA
Gorgeous Art Deco Streamline Moderne high chest. A rare design with six Rosewood bookmatched drawers. The shell of the chest is also adorned by bookmatched walnut. Beautiful, circu...
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1930s American Vintage Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne Lowboy Dresser w/ Black Front
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eliel Saarinen inspired streamline moderne lowboy dresser with dark stain and unique wrap around drawer front. A great example of the transitional period between Art Deco and Mid Cen...
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1940s American Vintage Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early to Mid-20th Century Art Moderne Maple Small 3 Drawer Chest or Cabinet
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball, Bissman Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Early to Mid-20th Century Art Moderne solid maple small 3 drawer chest or cabinet in the style of Bissman and after Russel Wright for Conant Ball. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials however, it is not signed or marked in any way. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, No outstanding flaws detected just a beautiful original finish with all its wonderful age patina. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early to Mid-20th Century. NOTE: If you love this Art Moderne maple 3 drawer chest or cabinet we have the matching nightstand and twin headboard & footboard listed here for sale individually and a separate listing for the set if they are still available. Every now and then you come across something special and you instantly fall in LOVE… Immediate, undeniable attraction… can’t hardly take your eyes off of it… adrenaline fills your soul and you simply MUST have it… THIS is that something!!! This is a marvelous cabinet or petite chest of drawers comprised of solid maple featuring three stacked drawers with phenomenal hand carved or hand sculpted bowl shaped handles rather like oversized cup pulls and fantastic sled style legs. Its size is comparable to a bachelor’s chest… a bit smaller than a standard chest of drawers but it has adequate storage space inside those functional drawers!! This is a classic beauty with an Art Moderne style that you are sure to love for years to come. It is designed in a style after Russel Wright for Conant Ball or Bissman. My mother (who is a retired interior designer and has been identifying vintage pieces since before I was born… and I am vintage...
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20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Deco Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Painted glossy black, the moderne chest of drawers has a three-sectioned drawer at the top and three deep drawers below. The side boards of each drawer are...
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1930s American Vintage Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Eliel Saarinen Inspired Streamline Moderne 6-Drawer Dresser
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Eliel Saarinen inspired streamline Moderne dresser with a dark stained casing and unique wraparound drawers in a lighter finish. A great exa...
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1940s American Vintage Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

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Streamlined Moderne commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Streamlined Moderne commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, birch and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Streamlined Moderne commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Cavalier, Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky, and Gilbert Rohde. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $4,934 while the average work can sell for $4,129.

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