$5,595 / set
Pair Bespoke Three Drawer Walnut Chests
Located in Troy, MI
New and custom made for us in England, this pair of three drawer chests is made of walnut. Veneer fronts have subtle herringbone pattern.
Brass
$7,782 / item
Pair of Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pull handles and raised on square tapered l...
Wood
$6,400 / set
Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern bachelor chests.
Pair of Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Planner Group Chest of Drawer Dressers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dallas, TX
These matching pair of solid maple three-drawer chests designed by Paul McCobb as part of his Planner Group.
Metal
Pair of American Modern Parchment Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Modern Parchment Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde
Parchment Paper
Pair of Crackle Finish Three-Drawer Chests by Grandwood Furniture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of crackle finish three-drawer chests by Grandwood Furniture offers a distinctive blend of west coast craftsmanship and textural sophistication.
Wood
Pair of American Modern Rosewood Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Modern Rosewood Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde.
Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut commodes / chests with three drawers and round brass drawer handles resting on bracket-shaped bases with four legs.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Black Lacquer Three Drawer Chests With Silvered Square Knobs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco-style black lacquered chest of drawers offers a sleek, modern aesthetic with a nod to vintage glamour. Each chest features three spacious drawers, each...
Lacquer
Pair of Cerused Limed Oak Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests with Round Brass
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern cerused oak 3 drawer bachelor chests with nice solid brass round accents hardware.
Oak
T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings Widdicomb Modern Maple Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Modern Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair Each chest measures: 36 wide x 20.25 deep x 32.75 high Restored - Mint Condition.
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair Each chest measures: 36 wide x 20.25 deep x 32.75 high All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
Brass
Pair of Carl Aage Skov for Munch Mobelfabrik Teak Three Drawer Chests Ca. 1960s
By C. A. Skov, Poul Volther, Munch Møbler
Located in Peabody, MA
A matched pair of three drawer bedroom chests or night stands in teak, designed by Carl Aage Skov for Munch’s Mobelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Teak
Pair of MCM Paul McCobb for Planner Group Blond Maple Three-Drawer Chests
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
All original pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group chest / dressers for Winchendon. Three drawers, brass cone pulls on tapered legs. Touched up original finish. Can be ebonized for addit...
Maple
Pair of three-drawer Empire Style commodes by Lineage
By Lineage
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a pair of Empire style mahogany commodes by Lineage. The commodes have brass pulls and 3 drawers for storage. price is for the set.
Wood, Mahogany
$3,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Lacquer Glazed Dark Mahogany Three-Drawer Commodes
By United Furniture Corporation
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of three-drawer commodes by United Furniture of Lexington N.C, circa 1930s. Bleached mahogany wood with a dark shading stain finish. Two drawers are side grip, without...
Lacquer, Mahogany
A Pair of Three Drawer Commodes Dorothy Draper Style, 1950s
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Dallas, TX
The most well-known, the España Bunching chests designed by Dorothy Draper in the 1950s at the request of the Spanish government who sought to raise the profile of Spanish design in ...
Gold
Fine Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Commodes, Campo
Located in Queens, NY
Fine Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Commodes, Campo and Graffi Attributed
Wood
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Swedish Pair of Gustavian Three Drawer Dressers with Faux Marble Tops
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair Of Light Grey Gustavian Chest of Drawers With 3 Drawer Dressers, Brass Hardware and with Faux Marble Tops.
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Three-Drawer Walnut Commodes with White Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style walnut commodes from the 19th century, with white marble tops, three drawers, fluted side posts, tapered legs and brass hardware. Created in Franc...
Marble, Brass
$2,595 / set
Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful pair of chinoiserie lacquered three drawer chests of drawers with protective glass tops, brass handles, breakfront shaped fronts, made by American company Drexel, in over...
Lacquer
$22,800 / set
Pair Of Biedermeier Style Dark Walnut Chests
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of bookmatched walnut veneer three drawer chests shown with chamfered front edges finishing on high angled and tapered legs and adorned with black shield shaped esc...
Walnut
$32,000 / set
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Chests
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century three drawer chests. Beautiful carved mouldings and tapered leg details.
Walnut
Pair of John Widdicomb French Provincial Bachelors Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial three-drawer Bachelors chests or dressers by John Widdicomb.
Brass
Large Pair 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of 19th Century of three drawer chests finishing on straight and tapered legs in a beautiful dark book-matched walnut veneer on pine with simple brass pulls and escutcheo...
Walnut
Sleek Pair of Mirrored Vintage Chests with Gold + Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage pair of American three-drawer chests feature clean, modern lines with mirrored panels across each of the three drawers and tops.
Glass, Mirror
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The his and hers pair of three drawer chests are raised by handsome richly carved paw feet below the mottled straight frieze.
Ormolu
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Burl Wood Serpentine Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of raised three-drawer side chests from the mid-20th century.
Wood, Burl
Pair of Art Deco Ebonized Chests Designed by De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco ebonized three drawer chests.
Brass
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bedside Tables / Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sophisticated tailored design in this pair of three drawer chests designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Wood
Pair of Chest of Drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of three drawer chests, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller in the the 1930's.
Mahogany, Naugahyde
Exquisite Pair of Brass and Bronze Chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
A radiant pair of three-drawer chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975.
Brass
Pair of Three-Drawer Walnut End Tables Nightstands Small Chests
By Drexel, United Furniture Corporation
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of walnut Mid-Century Modern three drawer nightstands or end tables. Sculptural walnut pulls.
Walnut
Harden Furniture Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Three-Drawer Bedside Chests, Pair
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Harden Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved cherry wood, with original br...
Brass
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company, James Mont, John Widdicomb, Grosfeld House
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT!
Marble, Brass
Pair Country French Bombay Shape Three Drawers Dressers Commodes Chests 3 Drawer
By Auffray Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair country French Bombay shape three drawers dressers commodes chests 3 drawer.
Maple
Pair of White Lacquer Faux Bamboo Large Nightstands Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Thomasville, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white lacquer faux bamboo large nightstands or bachelor chest. Solid brass hardware.
Faux Bamboo
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Directoire Walnut Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptionally stylish pair of early 19th Century three drawer chest of drawers with good use of matching walnut to fronts.
Marble
Beautiful Restored Pair of Tortoiseshell Caramel Cane Commodes, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Henredon Oval 3-Drawer Nightstands / Bachelor’s Chests, Lacquered Finish
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural and highly versatile pair of oval three-drawer chests by Henredon Furniture Industries, handcrafted in the Philippines.
Metal
$1,392 / set
Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of French three drawer marquetry chests of drawers , bombe shaped with ormolu mounts, in excellent overall condition. 29" high 14" wide 10.5" depth You are welcome...
Walnut
Superb Pair of Weathered Ebony Cane and Tortoiseshell Bamboo Small Chests
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant pair of restored Organic three-drawer small chests circa, 1980.
Bamboo, Cane
Beautiful Restored Pair of Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Cane Small Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible pair of restored Organic three-drawer small chests circa, 1980.
Cane
Gorgeous Pair of Mediterranean Treasure Chests by John Widdicomb, circa 1965
By John Widdicomb
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fabulous pair or three-drawer small Treasure Chests from a coveted boutique series by John Widdicomb. circa 1965.
Wood, Mahogany
Gorgeous Restored Pair of Mediterranean Treasure Chests by Widdicomb, circa 1965
By John Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fabulous pair of restored three-drawer small Treasure chests from a coveted boutique series by John Widdicomb, circa 1965.
Mahogany
Pair of Ebonized and Marble-Veneered Commodes, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This commanding pair of three-drawer chests features exuberantly marbled veneer surfaces that contrast with the tooled, blackened wood of its construction.
Marble
Unavailable|$5,975 / set
Pair of Paul McCobb Three-Drawer Planner Group Dressers/Chests
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Dallas, TX
These matching pair of solid maple three-drawer chests designed by Paul McCobb as part of his Planner Group.
Wood
Unavailable|$16,500
Pair of American Modern Rosewood Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Hollywood, FL
An exceptional pair of chests by Gilbert Rohde, in bookmatched rosewood with "mirror opposite" patterns on each. The richly grained cabinets are not only stunning in their richly ton...
Rosewood
Unavailable|$3,400 / set
Pair of Continental French Style Chests with Marble Tops
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of continental French style, three drawer chest of drawers with brass hardware and marble tops.
Wood
Sold|$4,200 / set
Pair Three-Drawer Chests or Dressers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of walnut three-drawer chests or dressers. Designed by T.H.
Walnut
Sold|$5,500
Pair of Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American three-drawer chests with custom paint.
Wood
Sold|$8,800
Pair of Modernist Three Drawer Chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Modernist three drawer chests. Mahogany with patinated brass details.
Brass
Sold|$5,625
Pair of Swedish Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish three-drawer chests. This pair of vintage Swedish painted wood chests from the mid-20th century features clean simple lines softened by the fluted and canted side p...
Wood
Sold|$5,250
Pair of Three Drawer, Mid-Century Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century walnut three drawer chests with brass and wood hardware.
Brass
Sold|$5,500
Pair of Three-Drawer Painted Wood Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of mid-20th century American three-drawer painted wood chests with slightly serpentine front, scrolled feet, scalloped skirt and carved side posts.
Wood
Sold|$1,695 / set
Scandinavian Modern Teak Three-Drawer Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer bachelor chests.
Teak
Sold|$5,750
Pair of Inlaid Three Drawer Chests/Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of three drawer chests with brass hardware, newly refinished in a medium walnut.
Brass
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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