Striking Vintage British Colonial Rattan Bamboo Cane Chest - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic vintage British Colonial style chest, circa 1980. Stout hardwood case construction veneered in cane with detail in rattan and bamboo. The ebony finish has beautifully oxid...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Pair Italian Venetian Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Serpentine Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of vintage Italian Venetian-style walnut Serpentine Side Chests / nightstands featuring serpentine fronts, banded inlay, and three drawers. Measure is 25" in width x 13" in d...
Walnut, Satinwood
Fabulous Pair of French "Fluted Column" Custom Painted Chests, Mid-Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of commodes from France each feature a clean design with emphasis on a fluted column with ionic capitals at the tops, which projects outward from the center of the top and ...
Wood
Pair of White Fine Furniture Teak Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid Century White Furniture Teak Side Chests of Drawers , bedside tables, nightstands. Solid construction with dovetail construction drawers flawlessly operating. TWO ITEMS...
Brass
Pair Habersham Biltmore Fruitwood Serpentine Bachelor Chests of Drawers Island
By Habersham
Located in Germantown, MD
An Amazing Pair of Habersham Furniture Biltmore Estate Distressed Fruitwood Serpentine Front Bachelor's Chests of Drawers. Previous and original owner use the pair as a kitchen Islan...
Fruitwood
Kennedy for Harrods Pair of Rosewood Military Campaign Nightstands With Drawer
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kennedy for Harrods Pair of Rosewood Military Campaign Nightstands With Single Drawer Two Pairs In Stock, These Were From A Luxury Boutique Hotel In England. Both Feature Brass Fitti...
Brass
Pair of Art Nouveau Ash Bedside Cabinets, Marble Tops, Germany, circa 1910
Located in Wrocław, Poland
An elegant pair of German Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) bedside cabinets, crafted from solid ash and dating to circa 1910. Their clean architectural lines and restrained decoration reflec...
Marble
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
$2,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Lane Furniture Black Lacquer and Brass Nightstands
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Pasadena, TX
A very nice pair of Lane Furniture nightstands. They have a black lacquered finish with brass accents. The waterfall design is one reminiscent of the Art Deco period. They have 2 dra...
Brass
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French 19 th century night stands/cabinets marble top
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of kidney shaped table/cabinets are made of fine burr walnut with Lovely floral and foliate designs in a basket. They have porcelain plaques In a wedgewood type design. The...
Walnut
Pair of White Lacquer Chests with Lucite Hardware by Anthropologie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Glamorous Pair of White Lacquer Chests with Lucite Hardware, made by Anthropologie, circa 2000s. These are no longer in production. Each chest has three deep, wide drawers.
Brass
Pair of Blue Mirrored Chests of Drawers with Brass Accents, Mid-Century Style
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An elegant pair of chests of drawers with surfaces entirely clad in blue mirror, creating sophisticated reflections of light and the surrounding environment while enhancing the rich ...
Brass
$6,500 / set
Pair of Vintage Steel Drawers, c. 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of vintage industrial drawer sets. Patinaed steel.
Steel
Pair of Crackle Finish Three-Drawer Chests by Grandwood Furniture
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of crackle finish three-drawer chests by Grandwood Furniture offers a distinctive blend of west coast craftsmanship and textural sophistication. Each chest features a sculp...
Wood
Pair of cylindrical drawer units CONGA - Thomas Althaus for Schönbuch - 21th
By Schönbuch, Thomas Althaus
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Modern - interior design - Decoration Measures : Ø 47cm H:60cm Materials : Molded wood, painted bright red - Metal Schönbuch Chiffonnier on wheels Designer Thomas Althaus CONGA is a...
Wood
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of solid maple chest of drawers designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, part of the iconic Planner Group Series. This version features McCobb’s distinctive aluminum ring pulls...
Aluminum
PAIR Vintage French Chests 7 Drawer Semainier Louis XV Style Carved Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
PAIR Vintage French Chests 7 Drawer Semainier Louis XV Style Carved Oak. Direct from France, a matching pair of vintage French semainier chests in Louis XV style, beautifully crafte...
Oak
Pair of Kent Coffey Small Chest of Drawers, American Mid-Century Modern
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of American mid-century modern walnut chests by Kent Coffey from the “The Sequence” collection, circa 1960s. Measuring 30.5 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 20 inches...
Walnut
pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical Walnut, Giltwood and marble chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Gilt Metal and Giltwood commodes/end tables.
Marble
Exquisite Vintage Pair of Aged Ebony Cane and Tortoiseshell Bamboo Chests
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
A dramatic restored pair of vintage British Colonial style chests by Ralph Lauren for Bloomingdales, circa 1980. Stout hardwood case construction veneered in cane with detail in ratt...
Bamboo, Cane, Hardwood
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. T...
Marble, Brass
$11,500 / set
Pair of Louis XV-Style bronze dore mounted cabinets
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of French cabinets is exceptional due to the fact That they were finely constructed using fine materials in A louis XV-Style. The white marble top is very thick and Bull n...
Marble
Pair of 1980s American pink & gold drawer cabinets- use together or separately
Located in Hastings, GB
Pair of 1980s American pale pink laminate drawer cabinets with gold metal trim and lucite handles. These can be used separately or pushed flush together. Really useful if you have a ...
Metal
Italian, Tuscany, Pair Rosewood Veneered & Inlaid Bedside Cabinets, 18th/19thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The cases covered completely in rosewood and walnut veneers, the tops are rectangular with concave fronts, the conforming cases metamorphic and opening to various positions revealing...
Rosewood
French Pair of Neoclassical Inspired 2-Drawer Side Chests w/Pull Out Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
There is a newer, custom painted finish with warm beige, taupe, grey and creamy tones. This pair of French style commodes are a great smaller size, allowing them to work beautifully ...
Wood
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Lingerie Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of 19th century French lingerie chests with marble tops on seven drawer cases crafted in tulipwood and walnut decorated with gilt bronze ormolu, drapery escutcheons, and...
Marble
$4,500 / item
Pair Pierre Cardin Tall Wardrobe Chests of Drawers
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Hanover, MA
We have a pair of Pierre Cardin tall wardrobe dresser cabinets with double doors which open to reveal 6 pull-out drawers. Produced by Dilingham. White laminate with aluminum banding...
Aluminum
Pair of Late 20th Century British Campaign Dark Wood Chests with Brass Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome pair of vintage campaign chests crafted in rich, dark-stained wood and finished with classic brass recessed pulls and corner brackets. Each chest features a generous bank ...
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers, Nightstands
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These are mahogany and feature 5 drawers, 2 smaller than the other three. Make great nightstands or banking an entr...
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Lacca Povera Comodini Side Tables, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional pair of Lacca Povera Venetian style small commodes or chest of drawers.
Wood
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
$10,500Sale Price / set|30% Off
2 Antique English George II Style Oyster Burl Yew Bachelors Chest Dressers Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional pair of fine antique English George II style bachelor chests offers a commanding, high-end presentation, combining the breathtaking natural beauty of highly figured ...
Brass
Breathtaking Restored Art Deco Chest by Widdicomb, circa 1950- Pair Available
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Art Deco commode by Widdicomb, circa 1948. Pair available.
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This chest is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice...
Metal
Pair of French Farmhouse Bedside Tables - Nightstands in Grey and Cream Patina
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Dimensions: Width: 76 cm Depth: 44 cm Height: 81 cm Price for the pair
Pine
1960s Frantisek Mezulanik Pair of Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Birch finish
Wood
Pair of Vintage Italian Neo-Classical Hand Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of vintage Italian neo-classical hand painted chests. Featuring a beautiful pale blue patina and a pretty floral like design. Creates a light and airy look. So pretty!!
Wood
Pair of Chests of Drawers by Attila Suta, Sweden, 2022
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chests of drawers by Attila Suta, purveyor to the Swedish royal court. The dressers stand on elegant tapering legs made of walnut. Above them rises the three-drawer, eboniz...
Brass
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 RESTORED HARDWOOD & SATINWOOD ANTIQUE SHERATON REVIVAL CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully restored Sheraton Revival style Mahogany and Satinwood chests of drawers Please note th...
Brass
Sublime Pair of Korean Honey Bamboo Parquetry Cabinets by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A exquisite pair of vintage Korean style bamboo cabinets, circa 1980. The case fronts are executed in stunning bamboo parquetry and are beautifully accented with heavy wrought iron h...
Iron
$12,500 / set
Pair of Bleached 5 Drawers Bachelor Chests by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached bachelor chests by Baker.
Walnut
Near Pair of French LouisXV style Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Bedside Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Near Pair of French LouisXV style Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Bedside Drawers, side Cabinets The chests have each 4 drawers they have a bow shaped front and curved sides they have i...
Wood
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-catching two-tone Black and White color scheme. Made in Italy by skilled Venetian artis...
Brass
A Very Fine and Rare Pair of Chinese Shagreen Cabinets
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
All over finished with shagreen and clad in hammered brass. The 2 doors opening to reveal a fitted interior with 5 drawers.
Shagreen
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. flamed Mahogany, Maplewood, Olivewood ebonized Fruitwood and ormolu chests. The his and hers pai...
Ormolu
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 furniture design in postwar Italy, where traditional craftsmanship and decorative luxury ...
Brass
Pair of 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests With Brass Hardware by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined and highly versatile pair of bachelor chests by Century Furniture, designed and manufactured in the United States and dated April 2012. These elegant case pieces embody a c...
Brass
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bureau /Cabinets
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller bureau cabinet storage units, polished handles light colored birch with and black feet.
Metal, Chrome
A Pair of David Rosén “Futuraserien” Chests, Made for Nordiska Kompaniet 1953
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in New York, NY
A pair of “Futuraserien” chests designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK). The mahogany chests with a medium walnut finish each contain 4 drawers, each with two brass hand...
Mahogany
Pair of Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers By Pierre Colleu, Circa 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mickey mouse chest of drawers by Pierre Colleu for starform circa 1980
Plastic, Wood
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of extremely rare Campaign chests by Drexel for the Oxford Square Collection. We just love the unusual patterns on all sides done with different colored stains and pai...
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Transitional Style Chiffoniers Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and small scale pair of French 19th century Transitional st. tulipwood, charmwood, ormolu and Brèche d'Alep marble chiffonier cabinets. Each five drawer cabinet is raised ...
Marble, Ormolu
$12,244 / set
Pair of Emerald Art Deco Style Burl Wood Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
striking design with blended elements from the Art Deco and Mid-Century modern styles. With a striking Emerald Green finish to the burl wood veneers, clean lines, bold contrasts, and...
Wood
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Chests of Drawers, Pair
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dressers or chests of drawers By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Pink lacquered solid che...
Brass
Pair Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Low Chests, c 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Norwalk, CT
These glamorous low cabinets by Pierre Cardin feature gold washed brass with opalescent lacquered shell detail. The main body of the chests are finished in high gloss lacquer. The la...
Brass
Pair Early 20th Century Manor House Mahogany Bachelor's Secretary Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early 20th Century Chipp3ndale style Manor House Furniture Mahogany Bachelor's Flip top Secretary Chests Meaures 30" in width, 23" in depth open with a 28" knee clearance, 1...
Mahogany
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Bachelor Four Drawer Chests Dressers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Walnut
Pair of Tommy Bahama Walnut Ocean Club Coral 3 Drawer Nightstands
By Tommy Bahama
Located in Pasadena, TX
These nightstands were made by Tommy Bahama furniture. They're made of walnut and have 3 drawers. They have straight lines and have an ebonized base. Matching King Size bed also ava...
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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