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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tall Vintage Tall Teak Wood Campaign Highboy Chest in Style of Bernhardt
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Campaign chest that features Thirteen drawers with original brass hardware.
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Cabinet of Curiosities by Milan Pekař, Vavra, Skrivankova
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabinet of Curiosities by Milan Pekarr, Vavra, Skrivankova Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 180 cm Materials: Ceramic, Wood, Paint handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available in different colors. Combinations of woods and ceramic. Inside gold plated with led diode light. Outside painting -various techniques. Milan Pekar, cabinet-maker Jakub Vávra...
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2010s Czech Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ceramic, Wood

Sophisticated Modern Bookmatch Walnut and Brass Commode, Italy, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent commode is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers With Wood, Colored Glass and Brass Profiles
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

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Brass

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

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Wood

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

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Wood

Contemporary Italian Chest, Wood and Brass, 2 doors, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Italian chest, wood and brass, 2 doors, Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Contemporary Chest of Drawers, Wood and Brass, Italy - Sold Individually
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Chest of Drawers, Wood and Brass, Italy - Sold Individually
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Handcrafted Drawer Table, Walnut Oak
Located in London, GB
Totally hand-crafted American black walnut drawer tables. These are constructed from the finest American black walnut with the inner traditionally dovetailed jointed drawer in prime ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Walnut

1930 s American Modernist Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome American Modernist tall chest of drawers. With beautiful flame walnut veneer and silver painted highlights, the epitome of modern design. Retailed by Paine Furniture Company...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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

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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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Fine Modernist Chest of Drawers by Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
A fine modernist chest by Ico Parisi for MIM. Black painted metal details.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Chest of drawers mod. Velasca - Ycami by L. Cozza L. Mascheroni, Italy, 1980
Located in Milano, IT
Chest of drawers mod. Velasca - Ycami by L. Cozza & L. Mascheroni. Realizzata in alluminio ondulato con iconica texture verticale, questa cassettiera compatta (h. 54 × L. 51 × P. 51 ...
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1980s Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Steel

Trio D L Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers
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

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Marble

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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Ceramic, Oak

Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted by expert hands in Italy with premium solid walnut, oil finish. A sturdy and durable design piece that wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash, Walnut

Elm Chest / Sideboard by Pierre Chapo, France, circa 1970s
Located in New York City, NY
Small, smart chest by Pierre Chapo; the elm has a lovely warm tone. Would look great as a side table, or mounted on a wall.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Wood

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

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Wood

Stellar Large Table Lamp by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stella large table lamp by Egg Designs Dimensions: 30 L x 30 D x 80 H cm Materials: Handmade Cermic, Brass Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg ...
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2010s South African Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Large Handcrafted English Oak End Table Drawers
Located in London, GB
A larger proportion SS1 - our handcrafted contemporary end table/drawers/nightstands in the very best quartersawn English oak. The upper box is constructed with a spacious traditiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

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Wood

Vintage Korean Elm Burl Brass Bound Bandaji Scholars Chest
Located in Westfield, MA
This vintage Korean Bandaji, or scholar’s chest, is crafted from richly figured elm burl and embellished with ornate brass mounts. The form, rooted in t...
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20th Century Korean Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Contemporary / Modern Walnut and Etched Brass 3-Door Credenza / Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary / Modern \"Peacock\" 3-door small credenza / sideboard featuring a walnut cabinet and three brass doors etched with a radiating pattern resembling peacock feathers, rest...
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20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Contemporary Curvy Column Bar / Cabinet Maple Wood by Black Table Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory BlackTable Studio's signature Column chest is the studio's proudest creation. This piece truly represents the heart of the studio: architectural conc...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Maple

Cassettiera serie Annabella Mario Ceroli per Poltronova, Italia, 1972
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Chest of drawers from the “Annabella” series, Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, Italy, 1972 A rare chest of drawers from the “Annabella” series, designed by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

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

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Brass

Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in Brown Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in solid oak top and oak body veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

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

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

Mahogany and Rattan Commode by John Hutton for Donghia
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Rare commode from the limited production Merbau collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995. Constructed of solid mahogany and covered in “rush" style ratt...
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1990s North American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rattan, Mahogany

Ebonite Wood Commode at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Exceptional commode in ebonite wood from Macassar entirely French polished. 3 drawers also french polished. Pair available. This pair is unique as it was a special order for the S...
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2010s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony

Strata Chest in Walnut with Hand-Hammered Brass Pulls and Black Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Strata Sideboard reflects Sidani Design’s contemporary sculptural language — defined by architectural precision, refined geometry, and material richness. The piece explores the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese 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

Midcentury Italian Cedar Wood Pair of Chest of Drawers with Brass Finishings
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian pair of elegant in solid cedar wood chest of drawers, with handles and brass feet, with six very spacious drawers each.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Binario Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Refined simplicity coupled with high-quality craftsmanship, the dresser M-115 it’s a stunning piece of contemporary Italian design. Made of premium solid walnut and wengé details, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Wenge

Customizable Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers In Solid Oak Orange Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in mocha oak veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Kaid Nightstand Large, Contemporary Minimalist Two-Tone Walnut, Customizable
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kaid nightstand is a functional and eye-catching furniture piece that is sure to add a modern and unique touch to your living space. The contrast between the massive, rectangular st...
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2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Custom Made Minimalist Oval Chest of Drawers in Natural Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in solid oak top and oak body veneer, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Modern Manhattan Chest of Drawers Made with Ebony and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Manhattan collection presents itself with a straight and rhythmic silhouette on both horizontal and vertical lines, invoking the constructions in height, provided by the technica...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

Modern Milos Chest of Drawers Made With Oak, Beige Lacquer and Suede details
Located in Seroa, PT
The Milos collection is inspired by the Greek island Milos. This is an island that stands out for its natural beauty and idyllic setting. The calm and simple features of this island ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Suede, Oak, Lacquer

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

21st C. Ferrell Mittman Walnut Lakecrest Bedside Chest (Style No. FCB7810)
Located in Morristown, NJ
A refined and substantial three-drawer nightstand by Ferrell Mittman, Style No. FCB7810. The Lakecrest bedside chest features clean, modern lines and richly grained walnut drawer fro...
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2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Authentic Models Bachelor s Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
This bachelors chest has 3 drawers for lower storage and one up top for utility items. IT ALSO COMES WITH A WRITING SPACE. It has 2 cubby holes for storage or to display items on...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer

Base Solid Wood Dresser, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A high-end contemporary dresser crafted by expert hands in Italy with premium solid walnut, oil finish. A sturdy and durable design piece that wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Art Deco Style Sublime Chest of Drawers Made with Lacquer and Brass
Located in Seroa, PT
The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades, mirroring the elegance and glamour of the 1920’s and aiming to be the inspiration ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Wavy Chest Of Drawers Crafted Of Solid Oak With Lacquered Iron Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designed by Suricata Design Studio, Touch is a sideboard with exterior in solid wood and interior in natural veneered mdf, with a base of iron with matte electrostatic paint. Touch h...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Fendi Casa Moviestar Glamour Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Fendi Casa Moviestar Glamour Commode Chest of Drawers
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Aqua Mist Three Drawer Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
The case is finished in a rich blue koto veneer, offering a sleek and modern look that exudes sophistication. The drawers are the true highlight, crafted from dyed straw sliced in a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Handcrafted Collectors / Curiosity Cabinet, One-Off
Located in London, GB
This curiosity / collectors cabinet is a one-off piece designed to house those most precious items, memories and objects. The cabinet contains 3 equal size spaces for safely storing larger objects...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple, Purpleheart, Ash

Yves Boucard Moonlight Snail Chest of Drawers Whimsical Dresser, 2006 Swiss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Whimsical and fun Yves Boucard snail chest. Chest of drawers in constructed of wood and hand painted. Yves Boucard (Swiss, b. 1953) Measures: H 51 x W 53 x D 30 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Authentic Models 2 Toned Entertainment Center
Located in Pasadena, TX
This entertainment center has 3 middle drawers for lower storage and utility items. It has 2 doors which open up to reveal lots of storage space. The sides have bail pulls and the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Customizable Oval Chest of Drawers In Sahara Black Ceramic Ash Grey Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A minimal and elegant chest of drawers crafted in walnut top, featuring a gently curved, oval silhouette. The seamless drawer fronts maintain clean lines with subtle horizontal groov...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Lacquer, Ceramic

Kaid Nightstand Large, Contemporary Minimalist Two-Tone Wooden Oak, Customizable
Located in Istanbul, TR
Kaid nightstand is a functional and eye-catching furniture piece that is sure to add a modern and unique touch to your living space. The contrast between the massive, rectangular sto...
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2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Maitland Smith Contemporary 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Franklin Park, 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

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Brass

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

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