$9,950 / set
Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests
Located in North York, ON
Introducing a stunning addition to your home decor - a pair of modern curved front black lacquered chests.
Metal
Pair of Black Lacquered Curved Nightstands Chest of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
This striking pair of black lacquered nightstands, made in the USA circa 1960s, showcases elegant, curved drawer fronts and luxurious black lacquered finish. The subtle carved detail...
Wood, Lacquer
Unusual Pair Curved Venetian Bombe Chests / Stands , Italy, 20th Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very Unusual Matched Pair of Curved Venetian Bombe Chests or Stands , Made in Italy, 3 drawers, All inlayed, burl wood,, mixed woods,,, minor veneer issues (see photos) Retain ori...
Brass
Pair of Danish Henning Kjærnulf Style Small Curved Chest of Drawers of Oak 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Kurt Østervig
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of small curved and carved front chest of drawers most likely by the Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf manufactured in Denmark in the 1970s.
Brass
Pair of Modern Curved Chests in Ombre Finish
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern curved chests in Ombre Finish. Sleek modern styling with beautiful, curved shape. 2 large curved doors open to a storage compartment with 3 shelves.
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests Night Tables
Located in North York, ON
Pair of curved front black lacquered chests night tables.
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 49 in D 22.75 in
Pair Edwardian Adams Style Marble-Top Curved Front Finely Detailed Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
From a NYC Brownstone Estate. A fine paid of Adams style Edwardian marble-top commodes. The lovely painted two-door serpentine cabinets each depicting a maiden flowing into star-burs...
Marble
Sold
H 29 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Pair of French 20th Century Chinoiserie Style Bedside Tables with Curving Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French bedside tables from the 20th century, with chinoiserie décor. Created in France during the 20th century, each of this pair of tables features a rectangular top with ...
Wood
Pair of Modern Cream Chests with Curved Fronts
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern cream chests with curved fronts. Curved three drawer chests finished in a hand polished cream lacquer with brass and acrylic handles.
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Regency Style Curved Front Tambour Door Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
A very sought after pair of midcentury Regency style curved tambour door chests/commodes by Baker Furniture.
Hand Painted Pair of Curved 19th Century Chests, Tuscany, Italy
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful and unique pair of hand painted Italian chests of drawers from Tuscany, Italy.
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 25.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.25 in
Vintage Pair of Bamboo Curved Demilune Nightstands Chests Side End Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage bamboo curved front, demilune nightstands, chests, or side end tables.
Bamboo, Wood
Pair of Curved Front Chest
Located in Miami, FL
Very chic pair of curved front chests. Sleek and stylish, the have a strong composition.
Art Deco Rosewood Pair of Nightstands Streamlined Curves
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of streamline deco nightstands or side tables, which are crafted in beautifully grained rosewood. These are in great condition, ready to flank a bed, couch or a set of shelves...
Rosewood
Italian Rococo Style Walnut Commodes, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Italian Rococo Style Bombe Commodes crafted from richly grained burl walnut, each with a curvaceous serpentine form and three drawers. Commodes feature delicately carved ap...
Walnut
$3,069
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Oakwood Chest of Drawers by Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers designed by Danish designer Henry Kjærnulf in the 1960s. Made in solid oak, this piece exemplifies the sculptural yet restr...
Brass
$1,465 / set
H 19.5 in W 21.7 in D 14.3 in
Henning Kjærnulf Oak Nightstands Set of 2 End Side Tables Vintage 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful turned spindle legs support a clean top with a single drawer and lower cross stretchers. Each piece showcases traditional Scandinavian craft details and timeless proportions...
Oak
$14,800 / set
H 31 in W 32 in D 19 in
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
$2,046 / set
H 27.96 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
Danish Mid-Century Henning Kjærnulf Oak Bedside Cabinets or Sideboards, Denmark
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of cabinets attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s. Crafted from richly figured veneered and solid oak. Each cabinet features double panel doors with decorative black ...
Wood, Oak
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.01 in W 25.6 in D 14.18 in
Small Brutalist Danish Oak Chest of Drawers or Bedside Table, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A small oak chest of drawers made in Denmark during the 1960s. This is a charming piece with a strong sense of Danish craftsmanship. The warm oak, carved details and brass handles g...
Brass
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 23 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Beautiful pair of mid century danish modern teak nightstands with 3 drawers
By Tørring Møbelfabrik, Peter Arenkiel Jensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful pair of teak mid century 3 drawer nightstands made in Denmark. Designed by Peter Graves Sorensen for Tørring Møbelfabrik. Square body and platform base. Single lower cubby ...
Brass
$1,880
H 27.17 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
Danish Mid Century Modern, Chest of Drawers made in Oak, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A charming modern chest of drawers crafted in oak, circa 1950s by a Danish Cabinetmaker. The cabinet features six drawers arranged in two rows, each with decorative brass handles and...
Brass
$895 / item
H 20.75 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Black Lacquered Two-Drawer End Tables or Nightstands Asian Inspired
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a pair of black lacquered wood end tables or nightstands Have two drawers in each table and are well constructed They have an Asian inspired look.
Wood
Black Lacquer Three Door Cabinet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Modern black lacquered cabinet with curved front appearing as three doors. Cabinet has two doors that swing open to reveal three shelves for storage.
Lacquer
$3,200 / set
H 43.5 in W 30.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Arne Vodder for Falster Teak Danish Bachelor's Chests
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair Danish Modern Teak six drawer bachelor's chest's..designed by Arne Vodder mfg by Falster,,
Teak
$2,259 / set
H 20.28 in W 20.36 in D 13 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Nightstands by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
Danish pair of nightstands in solid oak, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s. Each stand has a raised gallery rail along three sides of the top, formed by the extended posts of th...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Danish Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Danish bedside chests of drawers, made in Denmark and dating from the 1960’s. The quality is excellent, they are a very useful size to be used...
Wood
$4,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.25 in W 36 in D 19 in
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, Baker Far East Collection
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional pair of solid wood dressers designed by Michael Taylor for the very collectable "Far East Collection" by Baker Furniture. This pair has been expertly refinished by Columb...
Wood, Elm
$1,568Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 25.99 in W 22.84 in D 13 in
Vintage Pair of Danish Oak Nightstands with Hand-Carved Drawer Fronts, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Pair of Danish oak nightstands from the 1970s, showing two different interpretations of traditional Scandinavian cabinetmaking. One features clean drawer fronts with brass handles ...
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 29 in W 21 in D 15 in
Pair of 19th-century Italian antique wooden bombe-style nightstands
Located in Encinitas, CA
Elegant pair of 19th-century Italian antique wooden bombe-style nightstands, featuring beautiful geometric parquetry inlay, gracefully curved sides, elegant cabriole legs, and a warm...
Fruitwood, Walnut
$3,580
H 60.24 in W 17.72 in D 37.41 in
Swiss Alpine wardrobe consisting of a row of drawers and a storage door
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss Alpine wardrobe consisting of a row of drawers and a storage door with a painted decoration of Swiss folk art motifs circa 1850
Wood
$2,042Sale Price|64% Off
H 24.81 in W 94.49 in D 36.62 in
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco black wood and leather daybed sofa. Art Deco daybed sofa, from France, from 1930s Art Deco period. Black wood frame and leather upholstery. Conservative restoration of woode...
Leather, Wood
Zebra Hide Ottoman with Decorative Mane, Round, Wood Legs, USA Made
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Decorative zebra hide ottoman. Zebra hides are from South Africa and the ottoman is made in NJ. Measures: diameter is 36 inches and height is 12 inches. The mane of the zebra is very...
Zebra Hide
$9,950 / item
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Zebra Ottoman Coffee Table, Large Square, Custom Made In USA, Two Hides, New
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory. Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
Zebra Hide
$3,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
Bronze, Enamel
Three Fold Crocodile Skin Room Divider
Located in Kent, Dover
A French three fold room divider in hand stitched black crocodile skin. The reverse of plain dark wood, and with brass hinges.
Leather
$1,591 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$2,800
H 28 in W 51.75 in D 16 in
Art Deco Art Moderne Streamline Gilbert Rohde Herman Miller Vanity c 1930's
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Art Deco, Art Moderne vanity designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1936. The vanity features a bank of three drawers, which supports a floating glass top surface,...
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
$3,800
H 30.75 in W 81 in D 29.75 in
Antique Early 19th Century French Farmhouse Fruitwood Serving Kitchen Table 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good early 19th century French farmhouse country fruitwood table, circa 1820. The table made from fruitwood and having a overhanging three plank top, the table is fitted with two d...
Fruitwood
On Hold|$8,250 / set
H 30.875 in W 36.25 in D 16.75 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests in black Paint, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Gustavian style chests of drawers in black paint, Swedish, circa 1890 to 1900, each with two drawers dressed in delicate molded frames and brass pulls beneath a reeded trim...
Wood
Antique French Provincial Caned Bedframe
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Provincial Caned Bedframe.
Cane, Wood
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
19th Century French Provincial Brown Wood Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
A French Provincial oak side table fitted with a single drawer, its straightforward, sturdy construction and warm natural finish reflecting an honest tradition of country craftsmansh...
Wood
$130,478
H 71 in W 72 in D 26.5 in
Rare Pierre Jeanneret Bibliothèque Cabinet, Central State Library, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This Bibliothèque or cabinet is an extremely rare piece designed by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960. Only a few have ever made it onto the commercial market. Bibliothèque features fou...
Metal, Iron
$3,200
H 32.75 in W 32.75 in D 17.88 in
Vintage Milo Baughman Walnut Tambour Door Cabinet for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern cabinet console chest in walnut designed by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California, circa 1950's. This case piece features sliding tambour doors that offer plenty o...
Walnut
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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