$7,950 / item
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
Italian Art Deco Design Modern Cream White Glass 2-Drawer Brass Nightstand/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
attractive chest/nightstand with Art Deco streamline silhouette, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is decorated
Brass
$7,950 / item
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
Italian Art Deco Design Modern Cream White Glass 2-Drawer Brass Nightstand/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
attractive chest/nightstand with Art Deco streamline silhouette, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is decorated
Brass
Rustic 19th Century Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood chest of two drawers from the 19th century. This antique cassettiera (chest
Wood
Antique Venetian Painted 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming, hand-painted, Venetian, Bombay shaped commode with original gilded bronze hardware.
Bronze
Late 18th C. Painted and Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique chest
Wood
$4,200
H 29.125 in W 44 in D 22.75 in
Unusual Antique French Walnut 2-Drawer Commode with Iron Pulls, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual two-drawer walnut commode with iron pulls from France exudes charm. Hand-carved from
Metal, Iron
Antique Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest, a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi
Elm
$5,040
H 34.75 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
Neoclassical French 2-Drawer Raised Commode w/Original Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique French Neoclassical raised chest would be a beautiful addition to a bedroom, or perhaps in a foyer
Brass
$12,000 / set
H 34 in W 44.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Painted Serpentine 2 Drawer Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th Century Pair of Italian Venetian Painted Serpentine 2-Drawer Commodes are beautiful and
Wood
$2,750 / set
H 24 in W 22 in D 14 in
Antique American Empire Carved Walnut 2 Drawer Pedestal Base Side Chests - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Empire Carved Walnut 2 Drawer Pedestal Base Side Chests - Pair Crafted from rich
Walnut
Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming antique spool cabinet, also known as a thread cabinet or country store cabinet. These
Wood
Unavailable
H 30 in W 47 in D 22 in
Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 Over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest Features Dovetail Drawers
Wood
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H 32.29 in W 48.23 in D 17.33 in
Antique 18th Century Oak 2 Drawer Mule Chest with Brass Handles - Storage Chest
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a beautiful 18th century, George lll (1760-1812), oak mule chest with two brass
Brass
Sold
H 34.5 in W 54 in D 22.5 in
Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Provincial Hand Carved 3 Drawer, 2-Door Ivory Demilune Storage Chest Gorgeous
Brass
Sold
H 34.25 in W 42 in D 21 in
Italian Raised 2-Drawer Chest, Clean Design & Neoclassical Hardware, 18th/19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique cassettiera (chest of drawers) from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a case which
Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 45.25 in D 21.5 in
Italian 19th C. Raised 2-Drawer Chest w/Lovely Inlay & Neoclassical Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest with decorative inlay from the 19th century. This antique
Wood
Stunning Ebonized Antique French Louis XVI 2 Drawer Commode
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
provide adequate storage. Perfect many places, this stunning chest would work well as an end table in the
Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 41.25 in D 19.5 in
Italian Raised 2-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Carved Skirt, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique chest from Italy features a rectangular-shaped top, over a nicely decorated case which houses two
Wood
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H 34.75 in W 46.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Classical 2-Drawer Commode With Carved Laurel Garland 17th/18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Classical 2-Drawer Commode With Carved Laurel Garland 17th/18thC Measures - 34.75"h
Wood
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H 8.98 in W 7.17 in D 10.6 in
Japanese Antique Three-Drawer Box, Taisho Era'1912-1926', Wabi Sabi #2
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique drawer box was crafted in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). An antique three-drawer box. The
Cedar
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H 28.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
Antique American Empire Acanthus Carved Mahogany 2-Drawer Side Stand, circa 1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire side stand features mahogany construction with case having two convex
Mahogany
Sold
H 27.75 in W 17.75 in D 14 in
18th C. Italian 2-Drawer Petite Side Chest w/Beautiful Inlays & Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian two-drawer raised side chest, with lovely inlays and veneer, from the 18th century. This
Wood
Italian 2-Drawer Side-Chest Raised on Tapering Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian side chest with two-drawers from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique
Walnut
Sold
H 29.73 in W 31.11 in D 14.18 in
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s ② / Sideboard Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old drawer storage made in Japan. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
Cedar
ANTIQUE VENETIAN 2 DRAWER PAINT DECORATED MARBLE TOP COMMODE
Located in Hudson, NY
DRAWER MARBLE TOP COMMODE
Marble
French Provincial 2 Drawer Commode
Located in Woodbury, CT
A WALNUT, 18TH C. FRENCH 2 DRAWER COMMODE, ON CABRIOLE LEGS, FOLIATE CARVING, SHAPED TOP, ANTIQUE
Walnut
Niermann Weeks 2-drawer Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
NIERMANN WEEKS 2-DRAWER COMMODE GREY FAUX STONE TOP AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE
ITALIAN WALNUT 2 DRAWER NEO CLASSIC COMMODE
Located in Woodbury, CT
A SOLID WALNUT COMMODE WITH 2 DRAWERS, CARVING AROUND EDGE OF TOP, DRAWER EDGES AND DRAWER FRONTS
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers.
Wood
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet. Manufactured around 1800 with two doors featuring decorative reeded design opening to useful storage. Repainted exterior with original dry scr...
Wood
$4,840Sale Price / item|25% Off
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 17.72 in
Italian Sideboard Hand-Painted Marble-effect Glass with 3 Doors Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Imagine integrating into your interior design project a sideboard that is not just a piece of furniture, but a true work of art, capable of capturing attention and transforming a spa...
Brass
Oval Mirror with Murano Glass by Studio Glustin.
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Beautiful mirror with frame in sculpted Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Mirror, Murano Glass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$3,350Sale Price|25% Off
H 35 in W 46 in D 21.5 in
Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Located in Nashville, TN
A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...
Wood
$4,200 / set
H 25.25 in W 15.75 in D 14.25 in
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Nightstands Small Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish country Gustavian style painted nightstands or small cabinets standing on tapered feet. Two doors over one drawer; key and lock function in one, key used only as ...
Brass
$4,217
H 40.16 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in
Danish 18th Century blue Painted Baroque Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish 18th century baroque oak wood chest of drawers with serpentine front. In 2 parts. Features a rectangular grey painted top with serpentine front, sitting above four conforming ...
Oak
$16,500 / set
H 24 in W 26 in D 20 in
Italian Geometric Pair Postmodern Yellow Green Cream Gray Glass & Brass Chests
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Bring your own accent colors to any space with our customizable modern collection, entirely handmade in Italy, with the purpose of anchoring individuality through Art in a functional...
Brass
$2,095 / set
H 31 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
Wood
$5,694
H 28.94 in W 38.59 in D 22.84 in
Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique Swedish sideboard. The sideboard is unusually low and made in gustavian style. It is an authentic country house furniture from 1834 made in Hälsingland. The frame is mad...
Pine
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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