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Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers, Nightstands
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These are mahogany and feature 5
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Modern Nightstand Chests of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
delicate items are kept safe and protected. These nightstand chests of drawers are not only functional but
Category

2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker MCM Chests or Nightstands Far East Collection
By Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
chests or nightstands, circa 1960s. Two drawers, top drawer is wide open, second is divided, but sections
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Traditional Style Mahogany Nightstand Chests
Located in North York, ON
Pair of English Traditional Style Mahogany Nightstand Chests. Newly made in the USA, featuring
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

STUNNING RALPH LAUREN MILITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST OF DRAWERS NiGHTSTAND
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Pulborough, GB
Campaign Chest of Drawers. A stunning Ralph Lauren military campaign chest of drawers nightstand is a
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20th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Italian Bombay Chest Commode Leather Wrapped Nightstand Bedside Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Italian Leather Wrapped Nightstand
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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Dorothy Draper Style 'Espana' Black Lacquer & Gilt Chests/Nightstands
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair Dorothy Draper (1889–1969) Style 'Espana'  Black Lacquer & Gilt Chests/Nightstands  USA
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair Linen Wrapped Three Drawer Commodes / Chests, Nightstands, Modern, American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair linen wrapped three drawer commodes / chests, nightstands, Modern, American Custom quality
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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of modern linen chest, nightstands, dressers, walnut, custom American. Custom quality pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Linen

Art Deco Vintage Walnut Brass Small Chest or Nightstand, Austria, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage walnut small chest or nightstand from walnut and brass 1930s, Austria. A stunning
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hans Wegner Chests or Nightstands in Oak by Ry Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of nightstands or chests of drawers designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler. These
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Davis Cabinet Co Cerused Oak Chinoiserie Chest Dresser Nightstand Console Stand
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Davis Cabinet Company low chest of drawers / dresser / nightstand / TV console. Made of
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Gray Glass 3-Drawer Nickel Chest Nightstand
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
colors is yours! This attractive chest with minimalist Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

Italian Postmodern Dark Blue Cream Gold Gray Chest / Nightstand on Brass Legs
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind three-drawer side table / small chest, entirely handcrafted in Italy, a contemporary
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Italian Post-Modern Pink Gray Glass 3-Drawer Nickel Chest Nightstand
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
colors is yours! This attractive chest with minimalist Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

Cerused Oak Aquidneck Nightstand by Brian Paquette for Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aquidneck Nightstand is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Midcentury George Nelson Three Drawer Cabinet Nightstand for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous BCS chest of drawers in original brown ash designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Bleached Mahogany Nightstand with Drawer & Shelf
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Raymond Loewy for Mengel single drawer Bedside Table with short legs. Featuring a rectangular Bleached Mahogany form with top drawer, wood and brass knob with Mengel M, cubbies, and ...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Foral Painted White Decorated Gustavian Style Bombe Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Esko Pajamies, Asko, Børge Mogensen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland. Made
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Pair of Pierre Cardin White and Chrome Nightstands or Dressers for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands or dressers designed by Pierre Cardin and manufactured by Dillingham, France
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Louver Front Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century dark stained walnut chest / nightstand with a louver-style front concealing
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Contemporary Leather Chest of drawers Scala, Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
Two drawers chest of drawers / nightstand by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Leather

Pair of Paul Frankl Four-Drawer Chests for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Hanover, MA
HOLIDAY SALE 27 November through 15 December 2023 Pair of 1950s four-drawer chests with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Dark Mahogany Three-Drawer Bedside Chest
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Regency style three-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest By Barbara Barry for
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Late 20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nickel

Edward Wormley Chests for Dunbar Espresso Lacquered Mahogany with Leather Bases
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of six drawer bachelor chests with inset hardware designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Pair of Chest of Drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Palm Springs, CA
slightly bowed top and base and flared legs. Matching nightstands, tall chest and vanity available.
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Naugahyde

Mid Century Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobelfabrik
By Odder Furniture, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Teak Chest of 3 drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. It is
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Rosewood Bedside Chest by Niels Clausen for NC Møbler, 1960s.
By N.C. Møbler 1, Niels Clausen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Bedside Chest by Niels Clausen for NC Møbler, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Dorothy Draper for Heritage Espana Chests / Commodes, Mid-Century Modern
By Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
fully refinished chests or nightstand tables by Heritage for Dorothy Draper in a fine ebony lacquered
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Custom Vellum Nightstands, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom real vellum-covered bedside tables, each having two drawers and a lower shelf. (Matte finish). Made in USA. Faux vellum (Satin finish) is available for $18,000 List...
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2010s American Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Custom Vellum Nightstands, a Pair
Custom Vellum Nightstands, a Pair
H 22 in W 39 in D 15 in
Mid Century Modern Delineator Chest of Drawers by Paul McCobb for Lane, c1960s
By Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Chino Hills, CA
design with this rare model of the 'Delineator' series Chest of Drawers. Designed by the renowned Paul
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Carrocel Custom Macassar Nightstands
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
These modern nightstands are custom-made. Each has beveled edges on the case and base and is
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Macassar

19th Century Country French Petite Commode, Nightstand
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French petite commode ~ nightstand will make the perfect finishing touch for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Pair Nightstands Commodes Tables Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful architecturally stunning MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN 1960’s pair of Bachelor chest by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Lovely Pair Of Painted French Provincial Style Nightstands
Located in Crawley, GB
Pair Of Painted French Style Nightstands. This beautiful pair is been painted in white ash with
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Late 20th Century British French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

One "Concave" Nightstand in Rock Crystal, by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of nightstands entirely made of rock crystal and brass top. 3 drawers. Creation by
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Modern Nilo Nightstands Bedside Tables White Onyx Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstands, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Nilo
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass

Modern Nilo Nightstand Bedside Table Onyx Stone Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstand, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Nilo
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Nilo Nightstand Bedside Table Calacatta Oro Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstand, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Nilo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage MCM Rosewood Nightstand End Table by Glenn of California
By Glenn of California
Located in Topeka, KS
nightstand by Glenn of California we have a matching lingerie chest here for sale if it is still available
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful old two part Japanese tansu with side locks.... can be separated for use as nightstands
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
Japanese Tansu Chest in 2 parts
H 42 in W 36.75 in D 16.75 in
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Commodes, Mint Commodes / Nightstands
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Jansen Style Mint Green Commodes / Nightstands Pair of Maison
Category

Late 20th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Commodes / Nightstands, Maison Jansen Style Black
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Commodes / Nightstands, Maison Jansen Style Black Pair of Maison
Category

Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Style French Nightstand Black Wood And Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
nightstand in the Napoleon III style; on the front, it has three comfortable drawers of equal size, the front
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique Personal Bedside Nightstand, English Jardiniere Stand, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique personal bedside nightstand. An English, flame mahogany and marble overnight
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair French Louis XVI Chiffonieres ~ Nightstands with Carrara Marble Tops
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair French Louis XVI Chiffonieres ~ Nightstands with Carrara Marble Tops are excellent choices to
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Baroque Revival Serpentine Carved Wood Rococo Nightstand Side Table Commode 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Baroque Revival carved wooden nightstand / commode. Features a serpentine frame with two drawers
Category

Late 20th Century Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XVI Style Nightstand in Walnut with Legs and Drawer
Located in Prato, Tuscany
this nightstand is in its particular workmanship, in fact, apart from the legs, the cabinet is all
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Modern Milano 1-Drawer Nightstand with Hammered Handle by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano nightstand has one-drawer with a custom washed ivory on oak case, white lacquer on the
Category

2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Modern Nilo Nightstands Bedside Tables Set/2 Onyx Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Nilo Nightstands, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Nilo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass

Pair Directoire Bronze Mounted Figural Marble Top Kingwood Nightstands Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
mounted commodes or nightstands with figural masks of bronze and some very good quality bronze ormolu and
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Vintage 1940s French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wall Mounted Nightstands by Silvio Cavatorta, Brass, Glass, Italy, 1950s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set of two floating bedside tables dates from the 1950s. The design comes from Silvio Cavatora. They are made of rosewood and have a brass frame, the shelf is made of cr...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair, White painted Gustavian Nightstands Side Tables, Sweden circa 1880-90
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish country Gustavian white painted nightstands or side tables standing on tapered
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denton, TX
"Thin Edge" chest of drawers by George Nelson for Herman Miller. These make nice nightstands
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum

Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
Two "Thin Edge" Chest by George Nelson
H 33.25 in W 34 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Green Minimalist Nightstands Side Tables by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of green side tables/nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Red Minimalist Nightstands Side Tables by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of red side tables/nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Napoleon III Style Black Wooden French Nightstand Two Drawers And Marble
Located in Prato, Tuscany
nightstand in the Napoleon III style; on the front, it has two large drawers, the front is shaped and is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

2 French Antique Rosewood Marquetry Nightstands-Pair Marble&Wood Night Tables
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Pair of 2 Vintage French Rosewood Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands Style Louis XV from the 20s
Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

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Chest For Nightstand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest for nightstand you’re looking for. A chest for nightstand — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chest for nightstand, we have 61 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest for nightstand, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest for nightstand, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. George Nelson, Edward Wormley and Paul McCobb each produced at least one beautiful chest for nightstand that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest For Nightstand?

A chest for nightstand can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,450, while the lowest priced sells for $443 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.
Questions About Chest For Nightstand
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    MCM is an acronym for “Mid-Century Modern”. So a MCM nightstand would refer to a side table crafted in the mid-century modern style. MCM style is influenced by designers from the 1930s to the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A floating nightstand is a type of table intended to go beside a bed to provide storage space and hold a lamp, clock and other items. It gets its name from the fact that the furnishing mounts on the wall, making it seem as if it is floating. Find a range of floating nightstands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A nightstand can also be called a bedside table or a daystand. It is a small table used for storing personal items beside the bed, and is characterized by either shelves or drawers or both. Shop a collection of nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Nightstands are typically used to hold or support items that are used during the night or items you want by your side in the morning or whenever you are laying in bed such as a lamp, a book or a clock.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    The origin of the word nightstand is the result of its function. Nightstands are placed near the bed to hold things and typically used at night.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In England, a nightstand is called a bedside table. Other names for nightstands include night table, bedroom table, bed stand and bedstand. You'll find a wide variety of antique and vintage nightstands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The right size lamp for your nightstand should probably be between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for this particular purpose depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand. Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A nightstand should be at least level with the top of the mattress or between 2-6 inches higher than the top of the mattress, though there is no standard nightstand height. There are many nightstands for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.

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