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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Serge Credenza by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Antique Solid Bronze Legs
Located in New York, NY
Informed by the refined craftsmanship of mid-century Italian design, the Serge Credenza features sculptural two-legged brackets, with a gently tapered silhouette and articulated edge...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Lacquer, Glass, Lucite

Modern black Side Table in High Gloss with Brass, Copper, Bronze Drawers
Located in Riga, LV
Giving your living area a truly luxurious feel, the Black Side Table will leave your home feeling more sophisticated and thoughtful. Add another side table or sideboard to complete t...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Copper

Pair of 2-Drawer Gold Trim Mirrored Nightstands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom 2-drawer gold trim mirrored nightstands. Customization is available in different sizes, finishes and hardware.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Gold

Celato Chest of Drawers in Brass by De Castelli
Located in Boston, MA
Celato is a reference to what is concealed to keep a memory intact; it’s an archetype in which beauty is revealed in stages. A monolithic appearance makes Celato a contemporary menhi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Trama e ordito Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
All Dale Italia's distinctive style and craftsmanship come through in these contemporary furniture solutions for the sleeping area. The solid wood dressers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1980s Italian Multicolored Opaline Glass Chest of Drawers with Geometric Design
Located in Florence, IT
Italian chest of drawers entirely covered with multicolored opaline glass (gold, bronze, ivory, gray, dove gray) in a geometric design on the front, on the top and on the sides. The...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Liliale Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey 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

Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Brass Italian Commodes
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of Italian commodes designed by L.A. Studio. Structure made in solid wood covered in brass and black glass. Legs made in bronze.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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Walnut

Dresser, Solid Walnut, Handmade in Organic Design, Germany, Also as a Sideboard
Located in Dietmannsried, Bavaria
Solid wood chest of drawers "the groove" in organic design. Created by the German carpenter and sculptor Eckehard Weimann. The body is organically w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Nancy Corzine Modern English Walnut Wave Front Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern wave front eight-drawer highboy chest of drawers In the manner of Edmond Spence By Nancy Corzine USA, Circa Late 20th Century English walnut in high glo...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Shiro Kuramata Progetti Compiuti, Side 1 Cabinet in Ashwood for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Progetti Compiuti chest of drawers, designed by Shiro Kuramata, includes an array of furnishing elements with drawers. The frame of the side 1 ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash

Modern Églomisé Glass White Dust Chest in Gray Walnut by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The églomisé white dust chest of drawer / dresser by Ercole Home has a 4-drawer, with stained gray finish on walnut. Hand painted églomisé glass panels...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Glass

e15 Farah Sideboard with Stainless Steel Base by 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Colore Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural 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

Modern Rustic Parquetry Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern rustic oak nightstand with diamond parquetry inlay, a concave front with two long drawers, on square tapered legs with large round vintage style metal pulls. Dimensions: 36...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Base solid wood dresser is made in Italy by expert hands with top quality solid walnut. Its linear simplicity makes it suitable for any contemporary interior, while the robust de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Shagreen Chest, Tamara by Reda Amalou, One-Off, 2020, Gallery Collection
Located in Paris, FR
This one-off sideboard is the most majestic piece of our Gallery Collection. Produced between France and Italy, this furniture joins the great French decoration history with the mas...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

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

CORALINA Chest of Drawers in Ash Avelana and Antique Brass handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and sophisticated, the CORALINA chest of drawers is made of wood and allows the combination of different finishes in the drawers and the back structure, suitable for any need...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Belmont Eight Drawer Solid Walnut Cabinet with Leather Handles
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This cabinet is hand crafted from solid walnut wood for the outer shell and drawer fronts, with high quality cabinet grade plywood drawers. The handles are adorned with leather, hand...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Unicate 80ies Shoe Shine Chair, Original by Werner Schmidt 1987 Art Collection
Located in Vienna, AT
Prototype Material used is beechwood.
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Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Laurameroni "Maxima" Modern Chest of Drawers in Bronze Liquid Metal
Located in Monza, IT
Wooden chest of drawers with Maxima carved drawers and structure covered in liquid metal bronze. Equipped with 2 external drawers and 2 internal drawers. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Unveil Sideboard 200, Walnut Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
A person’s identity isn’t an immediate perception but, instead, it has to be unveiled. The Unveil sideboard portraits the unknowns of human Identity. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Modern Milano Nightstand with White Shagreen Leather and Oak by Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milnao Shagreen Leather Nightstand by Ercole home has a 2-door front, with Linen 2 wood finish on oak. White/ light gray shagreen leather with ...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Established & Sons Stack-13 Drawers by Raw Edges and Shay Alkalay
Located in London, GB
In this innovative design Shay Alkalay challenges our perception of what a drawer unit can be. Individual, multicolored, ‘floating’ drawer units are built up creating a tower of draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

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...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Lacquer, Oak

Modern Sideboard or Console Table in black ash, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Located in Riga, LV
The “100 H20” sideboard was inspired by the famous architect Hundertwasser, the opponent of “a straight line”. The title “100 H20” is after Hundertwasser (hundred water– from German). The “100 H20” sideboard has plenty of details that reveal the craftsmanship involved in its production. The visible, expertly crafted details are a pleasure to behold, day after day. The drawers are asymmetric in a range of metal varieties, such as copper, brass and bronze, featured with different shaped handles. Spider style...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Brass Gold Silver
Located in Milano, IT
CARMEN "Serpente" motif Chest of drawers with a sober and contemporary shape, geometric decorations in pale colours, and a Kentia motif fabric. The snake motif consists of a reinterpretation of an antique African fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Zinc

Small Chest of Drawers in Italian Walnut Molteni&C by Gio Ponti -D.655.2
Located in New York, NY
D.6655.2 Small Chest of Drawers in Various Woods by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. A statement piece for the modern home, this small chest of drawers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Wood

Agresti Bijoux Jewelry Chest in Briar and Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultrasuede lining, 24 karats gold plated brass accessories. With necklace bars, lockable doors and 6 drawers. Adjustable mirror on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Maitland Smith Contemporary 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith contemporary 5 drawer chest This chest measures: 37.5 wide x 21 deep x 37 inches high About Photos: We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
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2010s Philippine 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

DeCastelli Pandora 52 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

Booleanos Bedside 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Bedside 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.  Geometric cabinet...
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2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Binario dresser is all about refined simplicity and high quality craftsmanship combined in a contemporary Italian design. Made with premium solid walnut blockboard structure and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Modern Gilt Lacquered Studded Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern gilt lacquered studded chest of drawers, with black lacquered top fitted with two drawers, one smaller and the lower drawer twice the size, raised...
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20th Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Booleanos Commode 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Commode 3 Drawers, Chest of Drawers in Warm Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona Booleanos collection reflects the concept of involuntary interactions and unexpected intersections.  Geometric cabinet...
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2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Plywood

e15 Fariba Sideboard with Jet Black Steel Base by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The sideboard Fariba is particularly striking with its vertical display of solid wood grain. FARIBA elegantly highlights the combination of solid wood and a seamless stainless steel ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern Herringbone Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern three drawer herringbone parquetry and mesquite finish mahogany dresser. Each drawer is covered with hair-on-hide and with cast brass handles and self-closing drawers. Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Handcrafted Nightstand "Ascens" with Brass Linear Handle by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted nightstand model "Ascens" with two drawers, with brass linear handles. The handles form a continuous linear pattern in oxidized...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Homeland Sideboard, Bronze, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Recreating the image of an ancient cottage with irregular whitewashed walls, Homeland represents a safe place full of inner light and protector spirit. Homeland was the first creati...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Bespoke Cosulich Creation Gold Brass Black & White Side Tables/Nightstands, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Italian modern pair of two-drawer commodes or chests with Art Deco design, entirely handmade one of a kind design contemporary work by Cosulich Interior...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Booleanos Commode, 3 Drawers Chest of Drawers in Dark Wood Veneer, Joel Escalona Each piece of the Booleanos collection recreates an optical illusion that blurs the line between two...
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2010s Mexican Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Chest of Drawers in Metal and Black Oak
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Excellent in size and style, the Ezera drawer is a perfect fit for any living room, narrow corridor and entry hall. Fabricated out of wood, metal, and designed by Larissa Batista, this modern cabinet is a master class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian 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

Materials

Metal

RELEVO Tallboy in custom colors
Located in Frazão, Porto
With a modern style, RELEVO is a tallboy made with a slatted structure while the interior is entirely covered in suede.‎ Relevo is available in any colour or in veneered wood.‎ Matt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Chest of Drawers Molteni&C by Werner Blaser MHC.1 - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
MHC.1 Chest of Drawers by Werner Blaser. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. A pioneering piece, this was Molteni&C's first modern furnitu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Modern Indigo Chest of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
Modern indigo chest of drawers. Featuring navy indigo lacquered linen finish. With elegant acrylic handles and polished nickel details. Price includes complimentary scheduled curb...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Lensvelt Crate Cabinet, Five Columns
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

CORALINA dressing table with Ash Avelana Drawers and Antique Brass Handles
Located in Frazão, Porto
Designed to fit the bedrooms in a modern style, the CORALINA dressing table is an elegant piece, made of wood and rich in special details such as the mirror or the handles in antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Chest of drawers
Located in Milan, IT
Combining the dark elegance of ebony with the strikingly large grain of the ziricote wood, this oval chest of drawers is a stunning piece of functional decor that will enrich the look of any bedroom. The bold structure rests on a base in brass, which occurs also in the metal details and in the handles of the drawers. The base boasts inserts of Corteccia marble for a luxurious final effect. Matching night tables...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tall Cabinet in Glass and Walnut Wood by Giuseppe Bavuso
Located in Boston, MA
The Ala cabinet designed by Giuseppe Bavuso for Rimadesio is made with walnut veneered drawers characterized by traditional "dove tail joint" man...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Velo Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Lensvelt Crate Cabinet, Two Columns
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

e15 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

Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America 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 Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Etro, and Ercole Home. 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 $170 and tops out at $74,900 while the average work can sell for $7,202.

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