Commode Bedside Table
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Metal, Iron
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Metal, Iron
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Metal, Brass
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Night Stands
Metal, Iron
Antique Early 1800s Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s French Side Tables
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 1790s George III Side Tables
Brass
Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of...
Brass
2010s Spanish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1770s English George III End Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Side Tables
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and C...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Ash
20th Century Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Ash
Vintage 1960s German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Side Tables
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
20th Century German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of D...
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tulipwood
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Onyx, Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There's no standard height for bedside tables. However, it should typically be the same height as the mattress.
- What is a bedside table called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bedside table is also known as a nightstand. It is a small table or cabinet designed to stand beside a bed, but it can also be placed elsewhere in a bedroom. Find a variety of vintage and antique bedside tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The most common items to put on a bedside table are lamps, clocks, candles and catch-all trays. What you put on your bedside table is totally up to you. People tend to put items they think they may need throughout the night and in the morning.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023You can replace a bedside table with many things. Some ideas include a desk, metal trunk, bar cart, stool or floating wall shelf. To ensure that you can easily access items, choose something that is as close to the height of your bed as possible. Shop a range of bedroom furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The best size for a bedside table lamp is between 24 and 27 inches tall. Finding the best table lamp for your nightstand depends on variables such as the shape of your bedside table, the size of your nightstand's tabletop and personal preferences when it comes to styling your nightstand.
Albert Hadley–trained designer Harry Heissmann says this about creating a bedside haven for his clients: “A reading lamp is essential and needs to be on a dedicated outlet. I like to keep clients’ nightstands edited, with a carafe for water and an alarm clock, and sometimes a landline phone for emergencies.”
Find a range of antique and vintage table lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
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