Modern Minimalist Round Dining Table by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful round table designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
Plywood
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
Plywood
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, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
Plywood
Pair of Red Minimalist Nightstands Side Tables by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of red side tables/nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
Plywood
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
Plywood
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann Walnut
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Nakamura-Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany. These nightstands are made out of solid American Walnut and brass handles. Finished with ...
Brass
Customized pair of Nightstands by Atelier Bachmann
By Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany 2019.
Plywood
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany 2019.
Plywood
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H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany 2019.
Plywood
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H 24 in W 24 in D 20 in
Customized pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes by Atelier Bachmann
By Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany 2019.
Plywood
Pair of Bed Tables in Oak Model Fredericia, Two Drawers
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of bed tables in oak. Two drawers. Model Fredericia designed by Møbler Gallery, made in France by artisans, with oak from French forests managed sustainably. Traditional cabinet...
Steel
Arcom Apple-Green Nightstand by Giulio Iacchetti
By Giulio Iacchetti, MyHome Collection
Located in Milan, IT
Flaunting a silhouette recalling that of a contemporary sculpture, this stylish nightstand will bring a pop of color to bedroom decors. The MDF structure is entirely lacquered in mat...
Wood
Pair of Bedside Tables by Pierre Guariche, circa 1968
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of nightstands with versatile design, serving as both nightstands and seats, they were conceived by the renowned French designer Pierre Guariche and was featured in both La Pla...
Plywood
Pair of Bedside Tables by Pierre Guariche, circa 1968
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of nightstands with versatile design, serving as both nightstands and seats, they were conceived by the renowned French designer Pierre Guariche and was featured in both La Pla...
Plywood
$3,850 / set
H 26 in W 29 in D 20 in
Pair of Monumental Lacquered Bedside Tables from Ashley Hicks Interior, NY
By Karl Springer
Located in Hamburg, PA
This striking pair of monumental lacquered bedside tables (or nightstands) is attributed to Ashley Hicks, an interior designer from New York. Custom or bespoke in high-gloss white la...
Wood, Lacquer
$5,769 / set
H 14.97 in W 22.84 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Pierre Chapo T38 Bedside Tables in oak by Chapo Creations
By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Pierre Chapo T38 Bedside Tables in oak by Chapo Creations, Excellent Condition and ready to go.
Oak
$1,864 / set
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Pair of italian nightstands by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Padova, IT
CONDITION: Very good with small, inevitable signs of age and use. A spot of discoloration on the top, highlighted in the photos, is due to a lamp placed on top. Giovanni Offredi (19...
Brass
$27,250
H 16 in W 26 in D 20 in
Pair of Lividi Nightstands Tables by Designer Jonathan Nesci in waxed Aluminum
By Jonathan Nesci
Located in Columbus, IN
Quarter-inch aluminum plate, powder-coated and mirror-polished. Solid aluminum drawer construction with under-mount soft-close hardware. Lividi — Italian for bruises, specifically t...
Aluminum
$3,995 / set
H 23.25 in W 22.25 in D 18 in
Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Campaign Green Lacquered Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Green lacquered oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 22.25...
Brass
$7,200 / set
H 24.61 in W 24.81 in D 13 in
Italian Nightstands in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s, Set of 2
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Italian Nightstands in the Style of Paolo Buffa, Wood, Italy, 1950s, Set of 2 These nightstands reflect the design language associated with Paolo Buffa's body of work, combining fun...
Maple, Sapele Wood
From $3,389 / item
H 13.78 in W 64.57 in D 34.65 in
Evermore Small Dining Table, by Arne Hovmand-Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A simple, timeless designer table created in the 1950s by the acclaimed Danish furniture designer, Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Evermore is a Classic beauty that transports the craftsmanship ...
Wood
Pair of Bed Tables in Oak Model Fredericia, One Drawer
By Galerie Møbler 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of bed table in oak. One drawers. Model Fredericia, designed by Møbler Gallery, made in France by artisans, with oak from French forests managed sustainably. Traditional cabinet...
Steel
Modern Ash Solid Wood Round Dining Table, Mid-Century Style, Moldova
Located in Naperville, IL
The Ellis table is pulled straight out of the 60s and we love it. The style that may remind you of Mad Men or Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is perfect for the kitchen but can also fit great ...
Wood
$14,506 / set
H 22.05 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of side tables green lacquer brass Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Pair of forest green lacquer and brass bedside tables or side tables by Guy Lefèvre for Maison Jansen, designed in the early 1970s. Their elegant structure features a matching forest...
Brass
$14,950
H 30.25 in Dm 71.5 in
Modern 6 foot diameter dining table in variety of wood species by Aaron Saxton
By Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
We are known for our custom entrance doors and tables. This monumental sized dining table is 71.5" in diameter and 30.25" tall with adjustable feet. As shown in a white/gray wash oak...
Oak
$8,500 / set
H 17.33 in W 18.12 in D 13.59 in
Gianfranco Frattini Nightstands for Bernini, 1965, Set of 2, Attributed
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini nightstands for Bernini, lacquered wood, Italy, 1965, set of two, attributed. A striking pair of bedside tables consciously attributed to Frattini's long collabo...
Wood
$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
$8,275 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$6,876 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
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
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$9,507 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
"Marchand" Scalloped Oak Nighstand by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand nightstand features elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural door fronts, creating a standout design for any bedroom. Designed for convenience, it includes a pull...
Oak
$2,519 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$792Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$3,351 / item
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Coralina II Nightstand Glossy Lacquered and Antique Brass Handle
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and sophisticated, the bedside table Coralina is characterized by a curved structure in lacquered finish, on which the drawers in are inserted. This bedside table also allow...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and Side Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Nightstand Solid wood frame / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full extension, soft close drawer ...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$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 One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
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.