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
Vintage Pair Burr Walnut Bedside Chests Cabinets Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The drawers are oak-lined, a sure sign of quality, and they are fitted with decorative cut card brass handles. These chests are very versatile and would look equally good in the be...
Brass
Fine Pair of Ebonized Bedside Chest of Drawers, 19th/20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of ebonized chests of drawers. Neoclassical style with half column pilasters flanking two drawers. The drawers are surrounded by painted gilt capitals and bases, and tap...
Brass
$9,294 / set
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
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
Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand. By Henredon. USA, circa 1980s. Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. ...
Brass
William IV Bedside Chest Mahogany Cabinet 19th C
Located in Potters Bar, GB
William IV mahogany bedside cabinet This cabinet stands upon turned feet The cabinet features 1 door with arch detail and flame mahogany timbers The door is flanked by decorative col...
Mahogany
Pair of Dunbar Floating Bedside Chests or Commodes
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Scarce pair of walnut bachelors chests / nightstands / commodes / dressers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa late 1960s. Beautifully constructed pair of chests with impres...
Walnut
Italian White Lacquered Bombay Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Bombay chest commodes or nightstands Italy, 20th century White lacquered solid oak, with brass hardware. Measures: 31.25" W x 18.75" D x 25.13" H....
Brass
Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts style large nightstands or cabinets USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 34"W x 16"D x 28.38"H. Newly refinished ...
Brass
Vintage Pair of Flame Mahogany Bedside Chests Cabinets With Slides 20th Century
Located in London, GB
There are striking brass handles on each drawer and the drawers are oak lined, a sure sign of quality. These chests are very versatile and would look equally good in the bedroom as...
Mahogany
American Colonial Solid Maple Media Cabinet or Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful American Colonial or Chippendale style media cabinet, bar cabinet, or nightstand USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Measures: ...
Brass
Beacon Hill Regency Walnut Cabinets or Bedside Chests, Pair
By Beacon Hill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style commodes, consoles, or bedside tables By Beacon Hill USA, Mid-20th Century Carved walnut, with lattice door fronts and original brass hardwa...
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style nightstand By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 28" W x 18.13" D x 22.25" H. ...
Brass
Antique Pair French Louis XVI Revival Bedside Chests / Petit Commodes19thCentury
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of antique French Louis XVI Revival petit commodes, Circa 1880 in date. The demi lune shaped chests were crafted from mahogany and feature a pierced three-quarter or...
Mahogany
Henredon Italian Louis XV Burl Wood Bombay Form Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Burl wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: ...
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer nightstands By Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture USA, 1950s Black lacquered oak, with original aluminum hardware. Measu...
Aluminum
Century Furniture White Lacquered Bombe Form Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian Provincial style bombe chests or nightstands By Century Furniture USA, Late 20th Century White lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardwar...
Brass
Brian Paquettte x Lawson-Fenning Oliver Nightstand, Walnut, Modern Bedside Chest
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Oliver Nightstand is part of the collaborative collection with interior designer Brian Paquette and features two drawers with a v-groove detail. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is...
Walnut
Baker Furniture Burl Wood and Walnut Bombay Form Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian or French Provincial style bombay chest commodes or nightstands By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with stunning figured burl wood...
Brass
$2,712Sale Price / set|40% Off
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of mid-century three-drawer bedside tables / chests in walnut by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Birdseye Maple and Brass Bedside Chests, Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning birdseye maple, with brass plinth ba...
Brass
$4,170 / item
Painted Italian Neo Classic Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
With working locks on the two drawers and raised on square tapered legs, this bedside chest is not only beautiful but functional as well.
Wood
Baker Furniture Bedside Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Commode or chest of drawers/bedside chest that dates to the end of the 20th century.
Hardwood
Pair of Poul Volther Bedside Tables Oak Chest of Drawers End Table Danish 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Poul Volther bedside chest of drawers in oak, made in Denmark in the 1960s.
Oak
$4,770 / item
Italian Neo Classic Inlaid Chest in Fruitwood
By Modern History
Located in Westwood, NJ
With oak secondary woods, working locks on the two drawers and raised on square tapered legs, this bedside chest is not only beautiful but functional as well.
Fruitwood, Oak
Tommy Bahama 2 drawers chest in faux Bamboo design
Located in Miami, FL
Tommy bahama home island edition Estate Ginger bedside Chest with a plantation finish featuring a faux bamboo design.
Wood
$2,177 / set
Pair of English Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Decorated pair of 19th century English three drawer oak bedside chest of drawers. 1890. Code: 9080 Dimensions: W: 16.5" (41.9 cm) H: 28.5" (72.4 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Oak
$7,029 / item
George III Bow Front Bedside Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Georgian style mahogany and crossbanded small chest of drawers ideal as a bedside chest, with oak secondary woods, light antique distress on the two short and three graduated...
Mahogany
18th Century American Walnut Chest, Possibly Virginia
Located in Richmond, VA
Great American walnut chest on ogee bracket feet with graduated drawers and molded top with a nice warm mellow color and height good for a bedside chest.
Walnut
$6,675 / set
Pair of 18th Century Style Bedside Cupboards
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An unusual pair of late 18th century style bombay front bedside chests in veneered walnut of a good colour.
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C Swedish painted serpentine commode/ bedside chest. 1890
Pine
Petite 20th Century Italian Mirrored Commode or Chest
Located in Birmingham, AL
The interiors of the drawers are mahogany. A perfect bedside chest or end table. Dimensions: h - 32.25" w - 22.75" d - 13.5"
Brass
Harden Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Four-Drawer Nightstand or Bachelor Chest
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer commode, bedside chest, or bachelor chest of drawers By Harden USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved cherry wood, with or...
Brass
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Ideal for to be used as a bedside chest. Circa 1880.
Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded & White Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Some call this a dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest. Solid brass round domed studs evocative of hobnail and quintessentially Parzinger refined drawer pulls which ...
Brass
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest of Drawers
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV or French Rococo style bombay form chest of drawers, commode, or bedside chest By Karges Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved walnut, wit...
Brass
Pencil Reed Split Bamboo and Wrapped Cane Low Chest
By Ficks Reed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unique size would allow for use storage at the foot of a bed, extra dresser, low bedside chest, etc Likely made in the Philippines Other notable designers from the period include G...
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
$1,593Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Storage Chest, English, Oak, Fireside Bin, Bedside Box, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique storage chest. An English, oak fireside bin or bedside box, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1780.
Oak
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Beautifully finished in warm-toned wood with a rich patina, this timeless piece showcases the understated sophistication and neoclassical design characteristic of the late 18th centu...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Small Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Its compact size makes it perfect as a bedside chest, accent cabinet, or entryway piece, offering both timeless beauty and practical storage.
Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Blond Four Drawer Chests with Round Brass Hardware
By Brown Saltman, Paul Frankl
Located in St. Louis, MO
These would also make great nightstands or bedside chests due to their smaller scale. Original finish does show minor wear, light touch up prior to shipping.
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Commodes / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Newly finished in a rich black lacquer, these commodes blend classic French craftsmanship with a refined contemporary look, making them ideal as bedside chests or statement pieces in...
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Walnut Chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
A very attractive French Louis XV style walnut bedside chest, having a shaped and moulded top above three useful drawers.
Walnut
$2,670Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of 18th C. Mahogany Chests
Located in London, GB
They would also make lovely bedside chests. Each one measures 22 inches wide, 15 inches deep and 20 inches in height.
Brass
$2,494 / set
Georgian Revival Bachelors Chests Walnut Beside
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of Georgian style burr walnut bachelor’s chests Each chest features a beautifully figured burr walnut top framed by a contrasting crossbanded border The pull-out brushin...
Walnut
Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
It is of very small proportions, perfect for use as a bedside chest or occasional side table. The walnut has a lovely colour tone, this sits on cabriole legs and has beautiful brass ...
Walnut
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
The quality is superb, this is a lovely and useful size, perfect for use as a bedside chest or side chest anywhere around the home.
Brass
Pair Mahogany Bachelors Chests Beside Cabinets Georgian Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A fine pair of Georgian style mahogany bachelor’s chests of compact and practical proportions Each chest features a moulded rectangular top above a useful pull-out brushing slide Bel...
Mahogany
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dressers
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer dressers, bachelor chests, or bedside chests By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collect...
Walnut, Lacquer
Niels Clausen Pair of 1960 Rosewood Nightstands
By Niels Clausen
Located in London, England
Niels Clausen - Pair of Wide Nightstands, c1960s A stunning pair of wide Rosewood bedside chests designed by lesser-known Danish cabinetmaker: Niels Clausen for his own company: NC ...
Rosewood
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer dresser, bachelor chest, or bedside chest By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, ...
Walnut, Lacquer
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 “Entre” Rosewood Low Chest for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Its low, compact scale makes it ideal as an entryway console, a media stand, a bedside chest, or extra storage in a smaller living space.
Rosewood
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Black Painted Chests of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
With their clean proportions, graphic black finish, and classical detailing, the pair would work particularly well as bedside chests, flanking pieces in a living room, or as storage ...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Brass Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
A refined and versatile piece, ideal as a bedside chest or small accent commode.
Brass
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Yew Wood Chests of Drawers
Located in London, GB
They would be useful in various settings around the home, even as a pair of large bedside chests. We have had these re-polished, the condition is excellent for their age, with just ...
Yew
$6,400 / item
Red Lacquer Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
Their clean lights and small size make this duo quite versatile--they can serve in an entrance, as bedside chests or flanking a sofa. Two available, sold individually.
Elm
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Henri II Style Marble Top Chiffonnier Chest with Five Drawers
Located in Brentwood, TN
Chiffonniers of this form are particularly versatile and can function as a bedside chest, entry storage piece, or accent cabinet in a living space or hallway.
Marble
German Biedermeier Flame Birch Three-Drawer Chest, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Its compact scale would work well as a bedroom chest, entry piece, living room storage cabinet, or even as a distinctive bedside chest in a larger room.
Wood, Birch
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Country House Small Bachelor’s Office Bedside
Located in London, GB
It has a large and usefully sized single-piece top with moulded bordering and is supported by a lovely mid-Georgian, tier-moulded base of legs with shapely three-sided aprons. Smal...
Brass
Carved Oak Chest of Drawers with Diamond Panels, French Design, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
The scale works as a bedside chest, in an entrance, or beside a desk where the depth is useful.
Ceramic, Oak
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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