$6,960 / set
H 34.25 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
19th Century Pair Of Transitional Nightstands/ Side Tables, France ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable pair of French marquetry nightstands or side tables from the period around 1870. An
Marble, Brass
$24,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Exquisite Pair of Vintage Art Deco Commodes with Tulip Pulls by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A exceptional pair of difficult to source three ( 3 ) drawer commodes by Widdicomb, circa 1940
Brass
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 31.89 in D 17.33 in
Swedish Pair of Gustavian Three Drawer Dressers with Faux Marble Tops
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair Of Light Grey Gustavian Chest of Drawers With 3 Drawer Dressers, Brass Hardware and with Faux
Brass
$44,000 / set
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic pair of commodes have undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chests may be
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 28.5 in W 14 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Pair of Italian Rococo-Style Parquetry Commodini With Writing Surfaces
Located in Morristown, NJ
This elegant pair of Italian commodini exemplifies the continued vitality of Rococo-inspired
Brass
$4,511 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann Walnut
By Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Nakamura-Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany. These
Brass
$21,549Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 13.78 in
Pair of Art Deco Orange Marble, Off White Commodes, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Chocolate Brown wood color, with Orange Marble top and three off
Marble, Brass
$6,529 / set
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Pair of 21st Maooron Lacquered Commodes or Bedside Tables Biedermeier Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of small commodes or night tables in Biedermeier style, in maroon colour or winw colour, with
Brass
$22,500 / set
H 26 in W 33 in D 19 in
Breathtaking Pair of Black Walnut Parquetry Small Commodes by Renzo Rutili
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of chests is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Brass
$24,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 34 in D 20 in
Exquisite Pair of Black Lacquer Art Deco Commodes with Tulip Pulls by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A exceptional pair of difficult to source three ( 3 ) drawer commodes by Widdicomb, circa 1940
Brass
Fine Pair of Napolian iii Boulle Side Cabinets, circa 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of Napoleon III boulle ebonised, cut-brass inlaid and gilded ormolu-mounted two
Brass
$21,500 / set
H 37 in W 52 in D 25 in
18th Century Fine Pair of Neoclassical Commodes. Vienna, c. 1800.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to present this extraordinary pair of Viennese Neoclassical commodes, exemplifying
Brass
$4,995 / set
H 32.25 in W 39.75 in D 17.88 in
Baker Furniture Italian Regency Louis XVI Cherry and Burl Wood Commodes, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian Neoclassical or Regency Louis XVI style chests of drawers or
Brass
$22,000
H 32.5 in W 48 in D 20 in
Magnificent Rare Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940 - Pair Available
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
mahogany atop simple inset feet. Exquisite Lucite and brass hardware mark the chest. Exceptional design
Brass
$22,500
H 33.5 in W 45 in D 20.25 in
Sophisticated Art Deco Style Cane Commode by Bielecky Brothers- Pair Available
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
Brass
$26,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 32 in D 19 in
Stellar Restored Pair of Pagoda Commodes by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing
Brass
Pair of Fine Italian Neoclassical commodes, Parma ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of fine 18th century Italian neoclassical serpentine figured walnut commodes with greek key
Brass
$34,000
H 32 in W 48 in D 20 in
Pair Available- Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Commode by Widdicomb, circa 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
with exquisite case and foot detail. Fabulous solid brass hardware accent the drawers. Undoubtedly one
Brass
$8,715Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 40 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Jacobean Four Drawer English Oak Dressers or Commodes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of Jacobean style dressers. The beautiful geometric lines give the dressers a
Brass
$6,500 / set
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 12.5 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Commodinis with Marble Tops, Sicilian, Circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th Century Italian walnut and fruitwood inlaid commodinis or bedside tables with the
Marble, Brass
$3,500 / set
H 25 in W 23 in D 14 in
Pair of French Art Deco Maple Veneer 2-Drawer Commodes With Mirror Tops
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French 1940s maple veneer bedside table/commodes with 2 drawers and having burnished brass
Brass
$13,058 / set
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets "Big Babol" Style - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning pair of Murano glass cabinets feature the unique "Big Babol" style with an eye
Brass
$19,500
H 34 in W 42 in D 22 in
Beautiful Oak, Rattan and Cane Commode by McGuire, circa 1970- Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
. All rawhide and cane accents are intact and complete. There are a pair of these chests available. The
Brass
$16,500 / set
H 30 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
Pair of French Regency Mahogany Foliage Urn Ormolu Cabinet Commodes, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French Regency book matched mahogany foliage urn ormolu commodes with flanking brass knob
Ormolu, Brass
$19,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 17 in
Fabulous Restored Pair of Cream Raffia Cabinets by Baker, circa 1975
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
adjustable shelf (included, but not pictured). Handsome solid brass hardware mark the doors. Textured jewelry
Brass
$25,500 / set
H 35.25 in W 55.25 in D 21 in
Pair of French 19th Century Three-Drawer Walnut Commodes with White Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style walnut commodes from the 19th century, with white marble tops
Marble, Brass
$28,800 / set
H 38 in W 50.75 in D 22.75 in
Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Four-Drawer Commodes with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 18th century walnut commodes with bookmatched veneer, four drawers and petite
Brass
$24,500 / set
H 38 in W 38.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Charles X Inlaid Burl Maple and Black Marble Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Charles X two-door commodes with burl maple veneer and inlaid marquetry trim and having
Marble, Metal, Brass
$15,000 / set
H 32 in W 15 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Venetian Foliage Painted One Drawer Cabinet Commodes Tapered Legs C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted one drawer commodes with original brass pulls
Brass
$2,027Sale Price|30% Off
H 22 in W 22 in D 22 in
George Zee Asian American Rosewood Chippendale Side Tables, circa 1960s, a Pair
By George Zee, George Zee and Co
Located in Germantown, MD
condition with very few signs of previous use. Heavy Chinese Chippendale Brass handles. The pair comes with
Brass
$39,000 / set
H 34 in W 42 in D 22 in
Beautiful Pair of Oak, Rattan and Cane Campaign Commodes by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Brass
$7,063 / set
H 27.37 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
Contemporary Wood and Glass Italian Pair of Bedside Tables by L.A. Studio
By L.A. Studio
Located in Madrid, ES
An elegant pair of bedside tables designed and produced by L.A Studio Interiorismo. Structure made
Brass
$3,911 / set
H 27.76 in W 19.89 in D 15.95 in
Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Light Oak Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage oak & brass Military Campaign side
Brass
$3,774 / set
H 29.53 in W 10.44 in D 15.95 in
Pair of Tall Slim Vintage Military Campaign Side End Lamp Wine Table Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Oak & Brass Military Campaign side
Brass
$16,026 / set
H 34.26 in W 34.26 in D 18.31 in
L.A. Studio Modern Solid Wood and Murano Glass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This pair of Italian commodes features a solid wood structure adorned with Murano glass and brass
Brass
$12,119 / set
H 33.08 in W 42.13 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Pair of Italian Sideboards
Located in Madrid, ES
Midcentury style pair of Italian sideboards. Original structure from 50S made of solid wood covered
Brass
$48,000 / set
H 35 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Antique, Walnut and Fruitwood Veneered Commodes From the Lombardy Region
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Neoclassical commodes in book-matched walnut and fruitwood. The molded brass drawer pulls feature medallions
Brass
$13,058 / set
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Murano Glass Cabinets "Big Babol" Style - Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning pair of Murano glass cabinets feature the unique "Big Babol" style with an eye
Brass
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Cabinets Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Striking pair of signed brass cabinets by Mastercraft, featuring a distinctive design with applied
Brass
Pair Italian Glass Brass Mondrian Style Cabinets or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair Italian mid-century modern colored glass and brass veneered cabinets or chests
Brass
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls High Chest Stands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of small white lacquer bachelor chests.
Brass
$3,500 / set
H 30 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Pair Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville Walnut & Brass Louvered Chests
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Merton Gershun, this pair of chests was made in the 1960s by American of Martinsville
Brass
$5,850 / set
H 26.97 in W 68.9 in D 18.51 in
Modernist Pair of Walnut and Brass Chests of Drawers, Italy, 1965
By Ico Parisi
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined and highly versatile matching pair of Italian modernist chests of drawers, attributed to
Brass
$1,595 / set
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Blonde Mahogany Four Drawer chests with Brass Hardware
By Thomasville
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This is a pair of lovely Bleached Mahogany four drawer chests with Brass Hardware. They are in
Mahogany
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 30 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
Handsome Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish
Brass
$7,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 40.5 in D 18.5 in
Palatial Hollywood Regency Commode, Chest, Nightstand in Brass and Ebony, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Palatial Hollywood Regency Moroccan commode, chest, nightstand in brass and ebony, a pair A pair
Brass
$16,500 / set
H 24 in W 26 in D 20 in
Italian Geometric Pair Postmodern Yellow Green Cream Gray Glass & Brass Chests
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
, open library, low table, the options are limitless! Bespoke customizable 2-drawer chest / side table
Brass
$16,500 / set
H 24 in W 26 in D 20 in
Italian Geometric Pair Postmodern Yellow Green Cream Gray Glass & Brass Chests
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
, open library, low table, the options are limitless! Bespoke customizable 2-drawer chest / side table
Brass
$5,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 36.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Refinished John Clingman for Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Walnut & Brass
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
from the era. The brass handles on each drawer really tie the colors together, and the large interiors
Brass
$12,500 / set
H 35 in W 37 in D 21 in
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
By James Mont, Baker Furniture Company, Grosfeld House, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Black Lacquer Heavy Solid Brass Drop Pulls Three Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT!
Marble, Brass
$3,595 / set
H 32.38 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Mastercraft Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Cabinets or Bedside Chests, Pair
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Campaign bar cabinets or bedside chests By Mastercraft
Brass
$6,400 / set
H 34 in W 30 in D 20 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Blonde Bachelor Chests with Heavy Brass Hardware
By John Stuart, James Mont, Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of vintage mid century modern design bachelor chests with heavy geometrical solid
Brass
$2,995 / set
H 22.5 in W 24.75 in D 17.75 in
Pair Mid Century Italian Tiger Wood Bedside Chests with Brass Tipped Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s pair of Italian bedside chests in a dark tiger wood with pull down compartment drawer
Brass
$12,500 / set
H 33 in W 40 in D 19 in
Pair John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
By James Mont, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid Century Modern John Stuart Ebonized Lacquer Greek Key Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
Brass
A Pair of Bedside Chests
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of Bedside Chests In a lightly Cerused Light oak finish. With Graduated sized drawers And
Brass
$3,820 / set
H 26.13 in W 32 in D 18 in
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
Brass
$6,200 / set
H 53 in W 32 in D 17 in
Pair Flame Mahogany Brass Pulls 4 Drawers Pull Out Trays Bachelor Chest Dresers
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Georgian Style Flame Mahogany Brass Pulls 4 Drawers Pull Out Trays Bachelor Chest Dressers
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.
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