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Antique Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Step Commode Tray Top Nightstand 1760
Antique Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Step Commode Tray Top Nightstand 1760

Antique Georgian Mahogany Bedside Cabinet Step Commode Tray Top Nightstand 1760

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique 18th Century Georgian flame mahogany bedside cabinet nightstand, circa 1760. The cabinet having a tray top with three shaped handle holes, below is a cupboard door enc...

Category

1760s English George III Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of French Kingwood Marquetry Bombe Commodes Bedside Chests, 19th Century
Pair of French Kingwood Marquetry Bombe Commodes Bedside Chests, 19th Century

Pair of French Kingwood Marquetry Bombe Commodes Bedside Chests, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a gorgeous pair of antique Kingwood bombe' commodes with beautiful marquetry decoration, dating from the late 19th century. These two-drawer bombe' commodes are crafted f...

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1890s French Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Faux Marble Top
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Faux Marble Top

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Nightstands with Faux Marble Top

Located in Dallas, TX

Complete your bedroom with this elegant pair of antique two-tone painted bedside commodes; crafted in France, circa 1880, each cabinet stands on tapered fluted legs decorated with ca...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Bedside Cabinet

A Bedside Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A fine late eighteenth century mahogany bedside cabinet, the lower section now with two drawers.

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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Bedside Commode

Set of antique bedsides
Set of antique bedsides

Set of antique bedsides

Sold|$2,112 / set

Set of antique bedsides

Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL

Beautiful set of antique curved mahogany bedside tables. Fitted with 5 drawers featuring bronze knobs. Beautiful patina. Entirely in perfect condition. Origin: England Period: Appro...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

Pair Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests
Pair Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair Victorian mahogany bedside chests in with three drawers, both with a pull out slide and raised on a plinth base.

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Bedside Chest of Drawers
Italian Bedside Chest of Drawers

Italian Bedside Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Small 19th C Italian walnut / burr walnut bedside chest of drawers. 1840. Reference: 7654 Dimensions 27 inches (69 cms) Wide 14 inches (36 cms) Deep 30.5 inches (77 cms) High

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinet
Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinet

Art Deco Walnut Bedside Cabinet

Located in Cheshire, GB

Art Deco bedside cabinet, the raised gallery above the figured top, to the single drawer and cupboard below fitted with stylised handles. All raised up on bracket feet. Dimensions ...

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Walnut Bedside Chests
Pair of Walnut Bedside Chests

Pair of Walnut Bedside Chests

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Georgian style walnut figured bedside chests, the rectangular tops above three graduating drawers with turned knobs. The sides fitted with brass carrying handles, all raised ...

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Early 20th Century British Georgian Antique Bedside Commode

Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables
Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables

Pair of Tansu Bedside Tables

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of tansu bedside tables, or end tables, raised upon custom iron stands. Late 19th century (Meiji period) tansu chests (sendai-dansu) in hard keyaki elm with interior drawers of ...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Iron

Pair of Swedish Commodes
Pair of Swedish Commodes

Pair of Swedish Commodes

Sold|$9,225 / set

Pair of Swedish Commodes

Located in New Orleans, LA

Matching pair of 19c Swedish Commodes – wonderful for bedside or storage.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Bedside Chests
Pair of Antique Bedside Chests

Pair of Antique Bedside Chests

Located in London, GB

A smart and very well made pair of antique bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from around the 1900-1910 period. They are of lovely quality and are a very useful si...

Category

Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Wood

Pair French Bedside Lamp Tables
Pair French Bedside Lamp Tables

Pair French Bedside Lamp Tables

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Excellent quality pair of French marquetry bedside chest of drawers, slim legs with ormolu feet, ormolu handles and stunning marble tops, overall super colour. 28.75" high 16" wide ...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Tulipwood

Country French Bedside Table, circa 1860s
Country French Bedside Table, circa 1860s

Country French Bedside Table, circa 1860s

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

circa 1860s country French chevet (bedside table or commode) from Brittany. Ash with delightful inlays of stars, chevrons & tendrils with brass stud accents (some studs lacking).

Category

1860s Country Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Ash

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous pair of antique burr walnut bedside cabinets. They are in the Queen Anne style, they date from the 1920-30’s. The quality is exceptional, they have stunning burr walnut g...

Category

1920s British Queen Anne Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Continental Inlaid Bedside Chest
19th Century Continental Inlaid Bedside Chest

19th Century Continental Inlaid Bedside Chest

Located in Richmond, VA

Great little 2 drawer 19th century continental inlaid bedside chest. At 31.5” high, it would be perfect as a side table or bedside chest.

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

George III Period Mahogany Bedside Cupboard
George III Period Mahogany Bedside Cupboard

George III Period Mahogany Bedside Cupboard

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century George III period well-figured mahogany tray top commode, having pierced handled gallery above flame figured “up and over” door and converted commode drawer, reta...

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair Walnut Bedside Pedestal Chests
Antique Pair Walnut Bedside Pedestal Chests

Antique Pair Walnut Bedside Pedestal Chests

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Pair Of Mid 19th Century Burr Walnut Pedestal Bedside Chests Having Four Drawers And Unusual Candle Slides To Side (Please note that these pedestals would have start...

Category

19th Century English Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests Item Code: 1370 A fine pair of late Victorian mahogany bedside chests of drawers of elegant form and rich colour. Each chest features four g...

Category

19th Century English Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Victorian antique mahogany bedside chest of drawers in good condition with three deep drawers, all have working locks with key.

Category

1880s European Late Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Painted Bedside Chests
Pair of English Painted Bedside Chests

Pair of English Painted Bedside Chests

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good pair of 19th century English painted oak and pine bedside chests. 1890. Code: 8491 Dimensions: W: 20" (50.8 cm) H: 32" (81.3 cm) D: 17.5" (44.5 cm)

Category

19th Century Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Pair of Bedside Lockers
19th Century Pair of Bedside Lockers

19th Century Pair of Bedside Lockers

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century pair of mahogany bedside lockers, the shaped galleried top with pierced handles and canted corners raised over single door with satinwood line inlay and brass pull suppo...

Category

1830s Irish Georgian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedside Chests
Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedside Chests

Located in London, GB

A lovely pair of Victorian walnut bedside chests with burr walnut veneer detailing and brass hardware with 4 graduating drawers. Each chest measures 16 ½ in – 42 cm wide, 12 ½ in – 3...

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a pair of Victorian mahogany bedside chests. Each chest has three drawers, each with brass ring handles. Both chests are in good condition having been re-finished by hand...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Bedside Chests
Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Edwardian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality pair of Edwardian mahogany bedside chests, each chest has an arrangement of four graduated drawers with brass handles, raised on a plinth base, both chests...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests
Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Mahogany Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality pair of Victorian mahogany bedside chests, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles, raised on a plinth base. Both chests r...

Category

19th Century English Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Bedside Chests Mahogany Nightstands, 1860
Victorian Bedside Chests Mahogany Nightstands, 1860

Victorian Bedside Chests Mahogany Nightstands, 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Here we have a matched pair of Victorian mahogany 4 drawer bedside chests. Each of the chests having 4 mahogany lined graduated drawers with original turned knobs. circa 1860 The ...

Category

1860s Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Edwardian Walnut Bedside Chests
Pair of Edwardian Walnut Bedside Chests

Pair of Edwardian Walnut Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality pair of solid walnut bedside chests. Each chest has an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The top drawer on each chest is flan...

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

Pair Regency Bedside Cabinets Mahogany Chests
Pair Regency Bedside Cabinets Mahogany Chests

Pair Regency Bedside Cabinets Mahogany Chests

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a pair of bedside cabinets - or nightstands - in the Regency manner Clean and minimal design great for modern interiors Circa Date 1920 Bought from a private house sa...

Category

1920s Regency Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique French Bedside Chests
Pair of Antique French Bedside Chests

Pair of Antique French Bedside Chests

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique French bedside chests in solid golden oak and in lovely condition. They are very good quality and they have polished panelled backs and sides. The fronts are serpenti...

Category

1890s French Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Victorian Bedside Chests
Pair of Antique Victorian Bedside Chests

Pair of Antique Victorian Bedside Chests

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of antique Victorian bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1860-1880 period. The quality is outstanding, they are a great size and have l...

Category

1860s British Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Walnut Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Antique Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Antique Walnut Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique walnut bedside cabinets of Queen Anne design and dating from the 1920s period. They have a wonderful original mellow color and have lots of character. They are also v...

Category

1920s English Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

French Parisian Regence Style Commode
French Parisian Regence Style Commode

French Parisian Regence Style Commode

Located in Chireno, TX

Small scale French Parisian Regence style commode. Great for bedside. In oak with later paint.

Category

19th Century French Régence Antique Bedside Commode

Pair of Antique Victorian Bedside Chests
Pair of Antique Victorian Bedside Chests

Pair of Antique Victorian Bedside Chests

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pair of antique Victorian bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from around the 1870-1890 period. The quality is excellent, they are extremely well made a...

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pretty pair of 19th C small Swedish painted pine commodes / bedsides. 1820. Reference: 7997 Dimensions 26.5 inches (67 cms) Wide 17 inches (43 cms) Deep 32.5 inches (83 cms) High

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Pine

Pair of 1920s French Mirrored Bedside Tables
Pair of 1920s French Mirrored Bedside Tables

Pair of 1920s French Mirrored Bedside Tables

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

A handsome pair of French mirrored commodes / bedside tables from the 1920’s. Would be a simply lovely piece of bedroom furnitures, stunning in a hallway or as a side tables.

Category

1920s French Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Victorian Flame Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Victorian Flame Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Victorian Flame Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality pair of Victorian mahogany bedside tables. Each bedside has a single drawer to the top, complete with original lock and a key. This is above a cupboard doo...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Art Deco Bedside Chests Nightstands 1920s
Pair Art Deco Bedside Chests Nightstands 1920s

Pair Art Deco Bedside Chests Nightstands 1920s

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stylish pair of art deco bedside cabinets. Period art deco - 1920s These bedside cabinets stand upon a stepped plinth. Will ship to anywhere in the world - including US - so please g...

Category

1920s Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Solid Walnut Bedside Chests
Pair of Antique Solid Walnut Bedside Chests

Pair of Antique Solid Walnut Bedside Chests

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique Victorian bedside chests in solid walnut. These bedsides are in good original condition with original brass handles and locks. The drawers are graduated in depth and ...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

19th Century, Georgian Bedside Chest of Drawers
19th Century, Georgian Bedside Chest of Drawers

19th Century, Georgian Bedside Chest of Drawers

Located in Richmond, VA

Great little Georgian 4 drawer mahogany bedside chest with lion pulls and French feet.

Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bedside Chests
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bedside Chests

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bedside Chests

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian Neoclassical style bedside chests. Walnut with patinated brass pulls and escutcheons.  

Category

Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Brass

Victorian Bedside Chest of Drawers, circa 1870
Victorian Bedside Chest of Drawers, circa 1870

Victorian Bedside Chest of Drawers, circa 1870

Located in Culver City, CA

Victorian bedside chest of drawers, made in England, circa 1870. Handsome chest constructed in stained pine, with ebonized handles.

Category

1870s English Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair White And Golded Leaf Bedsides Venice
Pair White And Golded Leaf Bedsides Venice

Pair White And Golded Leaf Bedsides Venice

Located in Prato, Tuscany

White and golded leaf bedsides or consoles with drawers. Restored. Good conditions.Made in Venice Italy 1850-1870 in Rococo style.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Fruitwood Parquetry Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Italian Fruitwood Parquetry Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Italian Fruitwood Parquetry Bedside Cabinets

Located in Westwood, NJ

Pair of Italian fruitwood parquetry bedside cabinets, each fitted with a single drawer above a cabinet and raised on tapering square legs.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Period Chevet in Walnut, France c. 1760
Louis XV Period Chevet in Walnut, France c. 1760

Louis XV Period Chevet in Walnut, France c. 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

The false-fronts with brass pulls, and the sliding panel containing a later upholstered insert (likely used as a fire-screen while dressing) For many more fine side tables and bed...

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Mahogany Bedside Lockers
19th Century Pair of Mahogany Bedside Lockers

19th Century Pair of Mahogany Bedside Lockers

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th century pair of mahogany bedside lockers, the moulded top raised over four graduated drawers with two mahogany pulls and brass escutcheon terminating on moulded plinth base.

Category

Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Excellent Pair French Marquetry Bedside Lamp Tables
Excellent Pair French Marquetry Bedside Lamp Tables

Excellent Pair French Marquetry Bedside Lamp Tables

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A super pair of marquetry bedside lamp tables, one with three drawers, the other with pot hole and single drawer, brass knobs and toes, excellent colour and condition.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English Bedside Chest of Drawers
Pair of English Bedside Chest of Drawers

Pair of English Bedside Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of late 19th century English painted oak bowfront bedside chest of drawers. 1890. Code: 8676 Dimensions: W: 19" (48.3 cm) H: 26.5" (67.3 cm)D: 14.5" (36.8 cm)

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Oak

A Pair of Empire Style Bedside Cabinets
A Pair of Empire Style Bedside Cabinets

A Pair of Empire Style Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

A Pair of highly figured mahogany veneered bedside cabinets, each with six drawers and mounted with gilt bronze handles and escutcheon mounts. Each with their polished black marble t...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Bedside Commode

Pair Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Bedside Chests
Pair Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Bedside Chests

Pair Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a Pair of very good quality Victorian mahogany bow front bedside chests. Each having a shaped top, above four graduated drawers, each with turned handles, raised on a p...

Category

1860s Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Painted Bedside Chest of Drawers
Pair of Painted Bedside Chest of Drawers

Pair of Painted Bedside Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good pair of 19th century three drawer bedside chest of drawers with carved knobs and faux marble tops. 1890. Code: 8677 Dimensions: W: 18" (45.7 cm) H: 29.5" (74.9 cm) D: 16.5" (4...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Bedside Chests
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Bedside Chests

Pair of Antique Military Campaign Bedside Chests

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pair of antique bedside chests in the military campaign style. They were made in England, and date from around the 1920-1930s. They are of superb quality and are a lov...

Category

1920s British Campaign Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Brass

Pair of Victorian Flame Mahogany Bedside Chests
Pair of Victorian Flame Mahogany Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Flame Mahogany Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality pair of Victorian flame mahogany bedside chest, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers each with knob handles above a plinth base. Both chests rem...

Category

19th Century British Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinets
Pair of George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

Pair of George III Mahogany Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, by appointment only

A pair of mid-18th century well figured mahogany bedside cabinets / cupboards, each with scalloped tops and handles above double doors with inlaid shields and drop axe brass handles,...

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality pair of Victorian burr walnut bedside chests, each having book matched tops, above four graduated drawers with carved handles, raised on a plinth base, bot...

Category

19th Century English Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Figured Walnut Bedside Chests
Pair of Victorian Figured Walnut Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Figured Walnut Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality [pair of Victorian figured walnut bedside chests of drawers, each chest having an arrangement of four drawers, each with turned handles, both chests stand ...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests
Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

Pair of Victorian Burr Walnut Bedside Chests

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a Victorian burr walnut bedside chests, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles, flanked by columns above a plinth base. Both chests rema...

Category

19th Century English Antique Bedside Commode

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Bedside Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique bedside commode you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every antique bedside commode was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique bedside commode you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bedside commode, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Baker Furniture Company and Bill Sofield each produced at least one beautiful antique bedside commode that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Bedside Commode?

The average selling price for an antique bedside commode at 1stDibs is $3,874, while they’re typically $568 on the low end and $89,300 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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