$4,200 / item
Italian Made Carved and Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
These Italian made bedside chests are feature intricate carvings and painted bases, adding a touch of elegance to any bedroom.
Wood
19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great height and size for a bedside chest or side table.
Marble
$5,750 / item
Indio Bedside Chest
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Shown in oiled walnut and brushed brass, the Indio bedside chest features three solid wood drawers with under-mount drawer slides, custom made hardware and a solid walnut base.
Brass
Regency Revival Bedside Chests Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Regency Revival burr walnut bow bedside chests These chests are raised upon bracket feet Circa 1920 Each chest features 3 oak lined drawers with decorative brass plate handle...
Walnut
$7,150 / item
Moreno Bedside Chest
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Shown in satin white lacquer with burnished brass hardware and Calcatta marble, the Moreno bedside chest features three solid wood drawers with under-mount drawer slides, custom-made...
Marble, Brass
$7,197 / item
Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany bombay bedside chest of drawers, the rectangular molded edge top above a brushing slide with three shaped serpentine and graduated drawers below, applied with finely cast ...
Mahogany
18th-Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Bedside Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany serpentine bedside chest with molded top, canted and reeded corners and bracket feet.
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests. They were made in England, and date from around the 1930’s.
Brass
$2,301 / set
A Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of 19th Century well figured satinwood bedside chests finely hand carved and of exceptional quality with rich patination and beautiful grain.
Satinwood
$2,301 / set
A Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of 19th Century mahogany bedside chest, finely hand carved, of exceptional quality and richly patinated with beautiful grain.
Mahogany
Early American Style Cherry Commode Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early American Style Cherry Three-Drawer Commode Bedside Chest of Drawers. Dovetail joints drawer flawlessly opening and closing.
Cherry
Hand Painted Bedside Chests by “Fabulous Things” in swirl pattern
Located in Richmond, VA
Stylish custom made hand painted bedside chest of drawers in blue textured swirls on tapered feet.
Wood, Paint
Kincaid Chippendale Oak Bedside Chest Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Kincaid Chippendale Oak Bedside Chest or Nightstand. Measures 24" in width, 16" in depth and stands 23" tall.
Brass
Late 20th Century Chippendale Style Cherry Four Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Chippendale Style Cherry Four Drawer Bedside Chest / Nightstand. Measures 25" w x 16.5"D x 30.5"H.
Brass
Fine Pair of 18th Century Venetian Rococo Bombe Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Richmond, VA
The height on these beauties are perfect to use as side tables or bedside chests.
Walnut
Mid Century Federal Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Federal Style Gray Enamel Mahogany Bedside Chest of Drawers. Drawers open and close very smoothly.
Enamel
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Bedside Chests, Three Drawers, 1960, Solid
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers These are wonderful little bedside chests, they each have 3 long drawers and at the top 2 small drawers The drawers have brass fittings an...
Walnut
Pair of Antique French Figured Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French figured walnut bedside chests, dating from around the 1930’s. They are of outstanding quality and are a generous, impressive size.
Walnut
Niels Clausen Pair of Wide Rosewood Bedside Chests, circa 1960
By Niels Clausen
Located in London, England
Niels Clausen Wide Bedside Chests, c1960s Wide Rosewood cabinets by Niels Clausen for his own company: NC Mobler in Odense, Denmark.
Rosewood
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" bedside chests By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Each measures: 21.5"W x 20"D x 28"H.
Mahogany
French 1880s Rococo Style Three-Drawer Bedside Chest with Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style painted bedside chest from the late 19th century, with serpentine front and three drawers.
Wood
19th Century Satinwood Pair Of Bedside Chests
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Quite Exceptional Quality Late 19th Century Satinwood Pair Of Bedside Chests, Or Bedside Night Tables, Having Superbly Figured Veneers And Attractive Crossbanded Decoration Through...
Satinwood
Lane Earl's Court Collection Burl and Banded Mahogany Bedside Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing Lane Earl's Court Collection Burl and Banded Mahogany Bedside Chest in very good vintage condition. Burl mahogany banded top surrounded by exquisite carvings around the top ...
Mahogany, Burl
Pair of Antique French Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French marble top bedside chests. They were made in France and date from around the 1900-1920 period.
Marble, Ormolu
Gorgeous Pair of 20th Century Bedside Chests in the Georgian Manner
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous pair of 20th Century mahogany bedside chests in the Georgian manner. The moulded top raised above four long drawers with decorative brass swan neck ring pulls supported on...
Brass
Georgian Design Pair of Antique Bedside Chest of Drawers & Brass Batwing Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Elegant Pair of Matching English Antique Four Drawer Bedside Chests with Batwing Brass Handles on Bracket Feet of a Georgian Design.
Brass
Mid-Century Solid Oak 5-Drawer Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury very solid oak 5-drawer bedside chest of drawers / nightstand in great condition with dovetail drawer construction in all solid wood.
Brass
Pair French Nightstands Kidney Bean Bedside Chests Louis XV
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of French Louis XV style kidney-shaped bedside chests decorated with fine floral marquetry The shaped tops feature delicate scrolling inlaid designs in contrasting woods...
Wood
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Yew Wood Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique Georgian style yew wood bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from around the 1950’s.
Yew
Queen Anne Revival Bedside Chest of Drawers Cabinet Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This elegant Queen Anne style bedside chest of drawers is beautifully crafted in burr walnut and raised on graceful cabriole legs, adorned with finely carved shell motifs to the knee...
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome pair of Italian bedside chests, born in the mid 20th century, in a distressed rustic finish, fitted with one open shelf, over two drawers, having hanging scrolled pulls, r...
Wood
Pair of Danish Vintage Bedside Chests by Henning Korch
By Henning Korch, CFC Silkeborg
Located in London, GB
A stylish and exceedingly rare pair of Danish vintage bedside chests by Henning Korch. This is the model 103 ‘Alabama’ Chest, designed by Henning Korch for Silkeborg.
Wood
$6,414 / set
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry.
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Satinwood and Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A sleek and stylish pair of Art Deco satinwood and walnut bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from the 1930’s.
Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century Federal Bowfront Mahogany Bedside Chest Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century Federal Bowfront Mahogany bedside chest nighstand. Good antique Condition. Dovetail drawers functioning perfectly.
Brass
Pair of Henredon Four Centuries Provincial Oak Commode Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Henredon Four Centuries Collection Provincial Style Oak Commodes, Bedside Chests of Drawers. This Pair Henredon oak commodes are in the French Provincial style, are high-qual...
Oak
$1,800 / set
Chippendale Style Bedside Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage dressers with four drawers each and pull out shelf. Antique brass hardware on cherry wood. Great for bedside storage. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Brass
A Very Fine Pair of 19th Century Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and unusual pair of 19th Century well figured ash marble top bedside chests of exceptional quality and beautifully hand carved with fabulous rich patination and grain.
Marble, Brass
A Very Fine Pair of Large 19th Century Bow Fronted Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of 19th Century mahogany bow fronted bedside chests of grand proportions, exceptional quality and fabulously hand carved with gorgeously rich patination and grain.
Brass
Pair of Painted Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic Painted bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry.
Wood
20th Century Pair of Marquetry Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of 20th Century richly patinated, well figured mahogany and kingwood marquetry inlaid marble top bedside chests of exceptional quality. This stunning pair are finely...
Marble, Ormolu
Mid-Century Modern Oak Bedside Chest of Drawers Nightstand
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century Pennsylvania house oak bedside chest of drawers nightstand featuring three drawers with dovetailed construction in great working condition.
Brass
Pair of Vintage Chippendale Cherry Bedside Chest of Drawer Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of Chippendale Bedside chest of drawers or Nightstands. Good vintage condition measuring 24" in width, 16" in depth and 24.25" in height.
Brass
Jaipur Hand-Painted Solid Wood Bedside Chest by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
This Jaipur hand-painted solid wood bedside chest is a compact yet richly detailed piece that brings artisanal character into everyday spaces.
Wood
Antique Style Marble Top Bedside Chest with Drop Front Cabinet.
Located in Seattle, WA
This compact bedside chest features a marble top surface set within a molded wood frame, above a vertically arranged case with drawers and a drop-front cabinet compartment.The piece ...
Wood
Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique pair of Italian, Lombardy Milanese Ferrarese walnut, burr walnut and ebonized commodes, or bedside chests crafted in Milan, circa 1780 in date.
Ormolu
21st C. Ferrell Mittman Walnut Lakecrest Bedside Chest (Style No. FCB7810)
By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1
Located in Morristown, NJ
FCB7810. The Lakecrest bedside chest features clean, modern lines and richly grained walnut drawer fronts—remarkably crafted from the same cut of wood, allowing the grain to align se...
Metal
A Fine Pair of Early 20th Century Highly Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of early 20th Century marble top bedside chests of drawers, of fabulous quality, finely carved with rich patination and grain, cross banded throughout and with highly inl...
Brass
Queen Anne Revival Bedside Chest Nightstand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A mahogany Queen Anne style bedside cabinet, raised on elegant cabriole legs typical of the period, giving the piece a graceful and timeless appeal Circa 1920 It features three mahog...
Mahogany
Pair French Bedside Chests Antique Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets. These Cabinets Stand Upon Elegant Shaped Legs. One Cabinet Features 3 x oak Lined Drawers. The 2nd Cabinet Features 1 x Oak Lined Drawer and a...
Oak, Walnut
Pair Victorian Bedside Chests Inlay Chest Drawers 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of mahogany inlaid chest of drawers or bedside cabinets Each of the chests stands upon a plinth base and features 4 mahogany lined drawers Circa 1880 Will ship to anywhere in th...
Mahogany
Vintage Pair of Burr Walnut Bedside Chests Cabinets 20th Century 70x80x50cm
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage pair of Georgian Revival burr walnut bedside chests with slides, dating from the late 20th Century.
Walnut
Super Pair French Marquetry Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A pair of French tulipwood bedside cabinets, having shaped gallery to the inlaid top above 3 flower inlaid drawers fitted with original brass knobs and string inlaid sides, all stand...
Tulipwood
Minton Spidell French Provincial Louis XV Bedside Chest
By Minton-Spidell
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer nightstand or chest of drawers By Minton Spidell USA, Late 20th Century Cream crackle lacquered case...
Brass
Refined Pair of French Walnut Nightstands bedside chests Circa 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an refined pair of French bedside chests or cabinets in walnut The tables feature elegant serpentine fronts and scalloped aprons, typical of Rococo influence, lending...
Wood
$4,257 / item
Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners with leaf carved and reeded uprights, with three graduated drawers with verdigris bra...
Wood
19th century English faux bamboo marble top bedside chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century English faux bamboo chest with original white marble top. Two drawers over two on turned feet.
Marble
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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