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Carlo Di Carli Chest Of Drawers

Mid-Century Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli - Italy 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Carlo de Carli DC154 chest of drawers Sormani Italy 1963
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Elegant chest of drawers, model DC154, designed by Carlo de Carli and made by Sormani in Italy in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Pair of lacquered wood chests of drawers by carlo De Carli for Sormani
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
Located in Milan, IT
Coppia di cassettoni in legno laccato modello D154-L disegnati nel 1967 da Carlo De Carli e
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Iconic Three Drawers Commode and a Pair of Nightstands by Carlo De Carli
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
Located in London, GB
Carlo De Carli set of chest of drawers and two nightstands in red lacquer with brass detailings
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Antique 1650s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Cassettiera Carlo De Carli D154, Sormani, Italia anni ‘60
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
Located in Firenze, IT
Cassettiera disegnata da Carlo de Carli, modello D154 in legno laccato rosso, pomelli e puntali in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Carlo de Carli Chest of Drawers D154 in Lacquered wood, Sormani, Italy 1963
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
Located in Rovereta, SM
Carlo De Carli (Milano, 1910 - 1999) Cassettiera modello D154 in legno laccato bianco, pomelli e
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Cassettiera rossa in legno di Carlo De Carli per Sormani, anni '60 -Top Design-
Located in Foggia, FG
Cassettiera rossa in legno di Carlo De Carli per Sormani, anni '60 -Top Design- Anno: 1960 Carlo
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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1930s Art Deco Commode in Burl Walnut by Osvaldo Borsani Per Atelier Di Varedo
By Gaetano Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Majestic and elegant chest of drawers by Osvaldo Borsani produced in the Varedo Atelier of his
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mid-Century Art Decò Venetian Baroque Commode by Gaetano e Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Venetian chest of drawers from the 1930s produced by Gaetano Borsani and attributed to the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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Elegant Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli, 1963
By Carlo De Carli
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Carlo di Carli Chest of Drawers 1963
By Carlo De Carli
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Mid-Century Modern Red Chest of Drawers by Carlo di Carli for Sormani, 1950s
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Vintage Italian Rosewood Credenza
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Carlo di Carli for Sormani c.1964, Italy.
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Carlo Di Carli rosewood commode
Carlo Di Carli rosewood commode
H 31.5 in W 56.7 in D 21.26 in
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By Carlo De Carli
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Carlo DI CARLI (1910-1971) A stunning red-lacquered three-drawer commode with patinated bronze
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Carlo Di Carli - Red-lacquered Commode
Carlo Di Carli - Red-lacquered Commode
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Red commode by Carlo di Carli, 1964.
By Carlo De Carli
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Beautiful all red lacquered chest of drawers, C.di Carli, Italy, 1964, with three large drawers
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Vintage 1960s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Red commode by Carlo di Carli, 1964.
Red commode by Carlo di Carli, 1964.
H 31.89 in W 56.7 in D 21.26 in
Carlo di Carli Red Lacquer Three Drawer Commode
By Carlo De Carli
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Carlo di Carli Red Lacquer Three Drawer Commode
Carlo di Carli Red Lacquer Three Drawer Commode
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Carlo di Carli Orange Lacquer Three Drawer Commode, Italy circa 1964
By Carlo De Carli, Sormani
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A Commode By Carlo Di Carli
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A Commode By Carlo Di Carli
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Carlo Di Carli Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of carlo di carli chest of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all carlo di carli chest of drawers available were constructed with great care. Carlo di carli chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Carlo di carli chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Carlo De Carli and Sormani each produced beautiful carlo di carli chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Carlo Di Carli Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for carlo di carli chest of drawers start at $3,000 and top out at $24,500 with the average selling for $8,207.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.