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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Guillerme et Chambron Cabinet in Oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme (1913-1990) Chambron (1914-2001) cabinet ,Edition Votre Maison
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Late 20th Century French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Asymmetrical Chest of Drawers in Solid English Walnut by Jonathan Field.
Located in London, GB
The Asymmetrical Chest of Drawers in Solid English Walnut is one of two pieces commissioned by a private client for their home in Yorkshire, England. The Asymmetrical sides give a sculptural feel to the pieces. They are made of solid Scottish walnut...
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2010s English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

"Il Pezzo 2 Highboy" dresser in American walnut - Marquinia marble - brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
Classic, flowing and gentle contours, Il Pezzo 2 gives its own reading of time, old pieces inspiring familiar and comforting sensations. Crafted entirely from solid American walnut, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

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

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Brass

Polished Black Jewel Chest with Gold-Plated Hardware
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

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Gold Plate

Chest of Drawers in Ebony Veneer and Metallic Trims Top and Front Side Vetrite
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Ebony

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.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Italian modern black white laminated Chest of drawers by Rasulo for BRF, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white laminated wood Chest of drawers by Prospero Rasulo for BRF, 1990s Square base chest of drawers in laminated wood. The structure is made up of 3 sheets ...
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel

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...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

"Tecnica" Castored Walnut Drawers Unit Designed by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a drawers unit, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by Dessie', featuring three drawers in walnut, metallic base in antique nicke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Nickel

Established Sons Wrongwoods Drawers by Richard Woods and Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
British artist Richard Woods is renowned for his work with garish and repetitious motifs. He has applied these to facades, floors and walls across the world in commissioned work and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

Modern Woven Double Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern woven double dresser, a beautifully crafted piece is born from passion and boasts incredible aesthetic details that are sure to take your breath away. The dresser's six bleached oak drawers are wrapped in grasscloth, adding a subtle texture to the design that's both visually pleasing and inviting. With its modern woven design, the dresser is the perfect addition to any contemporary bedroom...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Kinnarps mobile Drawer units for office - Circa 1970
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid-Century Modern Kinnarps mobile Drawer units for office - Circa 1970 Desk - Office pedestals Measures : 43x71cm H:61,5cm Top: 43x65cm Materials : Wood - Plastic - Chrome Wear co...
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20th Century Swedish 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...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver, Silver Leaf

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Coastal Style Painted Tall Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern take on a classic silhouette, the tall dresser is painted in the Sea Salt finish and accented with ribbed cast hardware in a dark sterling finish, with six soft closing draw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

"Africa" Chest of Drawers with Inlays of Zebra Wood by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
Looking like a monolith on almost invisible legs, Africa chest of drawers is conceived and realized with a continuous flow of thin branches, ideally matched one to another so that it becomes impossible to notice edges of separate wood pieces. Each leaf is handmade, piece by piece. The wood essence used by Ivan Paradisi is zebra wood. To emphasize a special "natural" feeling of the chest of drawers the designer decided to have the four capacious drawers covered with linen fabric. This piece of contemporary art, as per Ivan's concept, describes the modern and historical paintings, sculptures, installations, and other visual culture of native or indigenous Africans and the African continent...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fabric, Zebra Wood

Carbon Dream Jewel Chest in Polished Carbon Fibre on 4 sides
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

e15 customizable Shahnaz Sideboard by 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 Chevron Parquetry Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
A luxurious addition to your home decor that exudes quality, design, and function. Expertly crafted by furniture artisans, this dresser is a testam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

e15 Alto Sideboard by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
With its clear design language and pure materiality, sideboard Alto is perfectly suitable for both private and public interiors. The corner joints offer a distinctive e15 design deta...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Oval bentwood chest of drawers by Kreatippcci Studio
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Oval bentwood chest of drawers by Kreatippcci Studio.
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Large Cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Large cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 100 x D 45 x H 180 cm Materials: Brass, metal, oak, piano black gloss finish.
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cocker wooden nightstand with 2 drawers and shelves that open like wings.
Located in Seregno, IT
A small universe enclosed in essential forms. Cocker 2 is not just a nightstand: it is a silent accomplice to your intimacy, a discreet refuge for objects that speak of you. Its two ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
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 ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

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...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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: 142cm x 52cm x 2.5cm H: 92cm Measurements without the ...
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Early 20th Century Italian 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...
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Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

e15 Customizable 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

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
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 ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Chest of Drawers "Losange" in Zebrano Open in 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 t...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

e15 Drayton Sideboard by David Chipperfield
Located in New York, NY
Dominated by the signature horizontal bar, sideboard Drayton refers to the structural concept of table Fayland. Featuring Minimalist forms and a clear design language, the sideboard ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

e15 Customizable Fatima Dresser with Stainless Steel Base by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The elegant solid wood chest of drawers Fatima is a refined piece displaying unique patterns of solid wood grain. The sides of the drawers have an end-to-end bevel functioning as han...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Burr Yew Wood Chest of Drawers Butlers Leather Serving Tray Large Side Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage Burr Yew wood chest of drawers with green leather butlers serving tray A good looking, functional and well made piece of fur...
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20th Century English Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Honeycomb Black and Gold Leaf Cabinet, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Honeycomb black and gold leaf cabinet, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 185 x 126 x 60 cm Materials: Black Pearl color combination with gold leaf and sta...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Solid Oak Nightstand – BEAM
Located in Orlando, FL
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 ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

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

Materials

Steel

Special Price Luxury Design Chest of Drawers on Stock for Sale
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather

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

Modern Chest of Drawers in White by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Elevate your bedroom with this stunning modern chest of drawers by Carrocel. Handcrafted in Canada, this chest boasts a striking geometric design on it’s drawer fronts, adding a touc...
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Small Cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Small cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 120 x D 40 x H 80 cm Materials: brass, metal, oak, piano black gloss finish.
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black Grid Sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black grid sideboard by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Black outdoor powder-coated steel Dimensions: 160 x 72 x 36 cm Kristina Dam graduated from The Royal Danish School of Fi...
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2010s Danish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Althea D Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Six drawers Chest of drawers with metal base. The beautiful mix between metal inserts and the lacquered structure is perfect for a Contemporary and luxurious environment. It is an un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

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

Materials

Steel

Gold Contemporary Chest of Drawers, 24-Karat Polished Gold-Plated
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Gold collection, chest of six drawers. Verdemare lacquered wooden structure, gloss finish. Lining of drawers in ochre mohair velvet. Available more colorway variants. External sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Steel, Gold

Trio D S 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

Contemporary Italian Chest, Green Lacquered Wood and Brass, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Italian chest, green lacquered wood and brass, Italy. Different colors available upon order.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Aei Chest of Drawers Designed by Chi Wing Lo
Located in Boston, MA
Designed by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti A collection that expresses uniqueness and harmony, always and everywhere. Cabinet with 8 drawers in walnut Canaletto with drawers front in wh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Contemporary Rattan and Glass Console, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Rattan and Glass Console, Italy
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Brass Credenza by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass credenza by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 310 x D 55 x H 100 cm Materials: Brass, Metal, Oak, Marble.  
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Chest of Drewers Finished in White Parchment Leather 129
Located in Milan, MI
A chest of drawers inspired by travel trunks. The drawer element has clearly rounded corners and compact proportions, and rests on a structure of metal runners in bronze finish. The...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Metal

Sculptural Master Blaster Chest of Drawers, Italian Design by Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
The Master Blaster Chest of Drawers by Italian designer Ivan Paradisi is a one-of-a-kind work of contemporary collectible design, totally handcrafted. Inspired by the wild freedom of African...
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2010s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Ebony, Maple

Bespoke Cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bespoke cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli Dimensions: L 150 x D 50 x H 70 cm Materials: Brass, metal, oak, piano black gloss finish. .
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, 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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli
Located in Geneve, CH
Bespoke cabinet by Magdalena Tekieli. Dimensions: L 150 x D 50 x H 70 cm, Materials: brass, metal, oak, piano black gloss finish. .
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2010s Polish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Blue Murano Glass Mirror and Brass Pair of Italian Cabinets
Located in Madrid, ES
A wonderful and very elegant contemporary pair of Italian cabinets. Structure made of solid wood covered in mirror and blue glass with orange ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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