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. Beveled drawer fronts with brass ring pulls, dovetail joinery, an...
Wood
Vintage Art Deco Style Flame Mahogany Drawers by Ralph Lauren - Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Art Deco Style Flame Mahogany Chests of Drawers, Timeless Elegance by Ralph Lauren - Pair Offering a pair of exquisite, classic and timeless Polo Ralph Lauren (American) Ar...
Mahogany
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut 3 Drawer Chest, Pair
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California midcentury walnut 3 drawer chest - pair Each chest measures: 32.75 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled ligh...
Brass
Pair of Single Drawer Nightstands in Walnut by Stanley #1
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture Era: 1960s Materials: Walnut, Laminate (Tops) Measurements: 20" wide x 13.5" deep x 25" tall
Laminate, Walnut
Pair of American Modern Rosewood Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Modern Rosewood Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rohde.
Pair of Four Drawer Painted Mahogany Chests Designed by David Rosen for NK
By David Rosén
Located in New York, NY
A pair of four drawer painted mahogany chest circa 1940s designed by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK). Nordiska Kompaniet, started in 1890, is a manufacturing company that has...
Mahogany
$15,345Sale Price / set|44% Off
Pair of English George II Style Red Japanned Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each beautifully decorated chest with concave top with canted corners above a conforming body fitted with 2 short over 2 long drawers all raised on splayed bracket feet; with overall...
Wood
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. The bedroom picture is of a similar sized pair.
Wood, Burl
Niels Clausen Pair of Wide Rosewood Bedside Chests, circa 1960
By Niels Clausen
Located in London, England
Niels Clausen Wide Bedside Chests, c1960s Wide Rosewood cabinets by Niels Clausen for his own company: NC Mobler in Odense, Denmark. Produced c1960. Two drawers per cabinet with s...
Rosewood
Pair of Chest of Drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of chest of drawers by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings, USA 1950 Three drawer bedside tables with heavy brass pulls Walnut ebonized Label in drawers Supported by casters for easy moving N...
Walnut
Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top looks great with little wear to the finish. I love the recessed pulls along the waln...
Steel
Vintage Distressed White Lacquer Apothecary Chests – Near Pair with Nine Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A near pair of vintage Chinese apothecary chests, these pieces share the same nine-drawer design and distressed white lacquer finish, yet subtle variations in their details make each...
Brass
Pair of Black Lacquer Three Drawer Chests With Silvered Square Knobs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco-style black lacquered chest of drawers offers a sleek, modern aesthetic with a nod to vintage glamour. Each chest features three spacious drawers, each...
Lacquer
Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers featuring five flawlessly operating drawers. 30" in width, 18" in depth and 30" in height.
Brass
Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests
Located in Glasgow, GB
A good quality pair of late 19th century solid mahogany collector’s or specimen chests with trade label for ‘David Souttar of Aberdeen’. Each with a moulded top above five finely dov...
Brass
Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak and Travertine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers.
Travertine, Brass
COOL PAIR OF ViNTAGE AVIATOR HAND HAMMERED CHEST OF DRAWERS INDUSTRIAL STYLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage hammed Aluminum Aviator style chests of drawers Please note the delivery fee l...
Aluminum
Pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Chests of Drawers, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish Gustavian-style painted chests of drawers, dating to the early 20th century, inspired by the neoclassical tradition that defined late 18th-century Scandina...
Pine
Exquisite Pair of Brass and Bronze Chests by Mastercraft, circa 1975
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
Brass
Pair of Small Rosewood Jewelry Chests by Henning Koch #1
By Henning Korch, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henning Koch Manufacturer: Silkeborg Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 17.75″ wide x 12″ deep x 23.75″ tall
Rosewood
Pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers
Travertine, Brass
Very Fine 19th Century Pair of Large Marble Top Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century pair of marble top kingwood chests of grand proportions, fabulously hand carved and ormolu mounted throughout with gorgeously rich patination and grain. The ...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests Manufactured by Kittinger, 1940s
By Kittinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests with Greek Key motive. Manufactured by Kittinger, The Mandarin Line collection, Hollywood Regency Style. 1940’s.
Wood
$4,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
Nice aluminum ring pull version in solid maple on this matching pair of Paul McCobb drawer for Winchendon from the famous Planner Group Series.
Aluminum
$1,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Ebony Boho Chic Rattan and Bamboo Single Drawer Nightstands
Located in Pasadena, TX
This beautiful pair of Boho Chic Style nightstands that would make a great addition to any home. The nightstands are lacquered in ebony and have a single drawer. They're made of ratt...
Lacquer, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted 19th Century French Kingwood and Vernis Martin Petit
Located in Benington, Herts
A wonderful pair of gilt bronze mounted kingwood marble topped commodes with Vernis Martin painted panels, late 19th century.
Marble
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. The bedroom picture is of a similar sized pair.
Wood, Burl
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Matched Contemporary French Art Deco Style Large Side Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of matched contemporary French Art Deco style large side cabinets embodies both elegance and practicality, making them a striking addition to any sophisticated interior. De...
Metal, Silver Leaf
Pair of Italian Late 17th Century Walnut Credenzas from Tuscany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian late 17th century walnut credenzas from Tuscany. Each raised on a solid base with scalloped sides. Above are two-paneled doors with mottled borders and iro...
Walnut
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. The bedroom picture is of a similar sized pair.
Wood, Burl
Victorian Cottage Style Chests Side Tables W/ Floral Barbola Marble Tops - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a charming pair of Victorian cottage style side tables or petite chests. The barbola swags are shades of green and blue on a yellow background. The tops are marble. The drawe...
Wood
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they appear to have 3 drawers to the front, the bottom 2 drawer fronts have a combined fall fr...
Oak
$33,856Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century, Pair Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest ofDrawers
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Demi-Lune Neoclassical Italian Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawer This pair of elegant drawers was made in the Piedmontese area (north of Italy) in the neoclassica...
Marble, Bronze
Pair Cerused Bachelor Chests Mid-Century Raymond Loewy for Mengel
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Feast your eyes on these exquisite and rare examples of Post Art Deco Industrial Design Furniture by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. Each a four-drawer bachelors chest, of solid wood const...
Gold
Pair Of 1950s T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Chests For John Stuart
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1950s T.H. Robsjohn - Gibbings for John Stuart chests, on wheels. Needs refinishing.
Wood
Pair of Mahogany Military Campaign Chests on Stands or Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of modern military campaign chests mounted on custom stands, circa 1970s. Incredible style, craftsmanship and attention to detai...
Brass
Raymond Loewy for Mengel Cerused Mid-Century Modern Chests, Pair
By Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are great all around with a modern form and cerused finish, they pack a decorating punch! This is a pair of bachelor’s chest designed by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture. The...
Wood
Pair of Venetian Paint Urn Form Bedside or End Cabinets
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Venetian painted urn form cabinets. Neoclassical figures and festoons surrounding a charming urn shape. Storage cabinet and drawer.
Pine
Pair of Arts & Crafts Oak and Travertine Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hard to find pair of Arts & Crafts oak and travertine chest of drawers.
Travertine, Brass
Pair of Elegant James Mont Cerused Custom Cabinet /Nightstand Chests
By James Mont
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of oak cerused James Mont petite three-drawer chest / nightstand cabinets with original bronze finish ring.
Metal
Vintage MCM Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers - a Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your home with this stunning pair of American-style Vintage Mid-Century Modern Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers. Exemplifying Robsjohn-Gibbings' signature cle...
Metal
$31,000 / set
Pair of Italian Chests in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian chests in the manner of Gio Ponti. Has the original brass handles and brass sabots. Chest has three pull-out drawers.
Mahogany, Maple
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
By George Nelson, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
Mahogany
Italian, Veneto, Pair of Walnut 1-Drawer, 1-Door Bedside Cabinets, Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Continental walnut corner cabinets, likely late 18th to early 19th century. Each with a gently serpentine, canted front and molded top above a small frieze drawer, the case...
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome pair of Italian bedside chests, born in the mid 20th century, in a distressed rustic finish, fitted with one open shelf, over two drawers, having hanging scrolled pulls, r...
Wood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XV St. Italian Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV period walnut and kingwood chests from Naples. Each chest is raised by fine tapered legs with lovely fitted wrap...
Kingwood, Walnut
PAiR OF CASTLE HOWARD ANTIQUE 1840 HARDWOOD TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS CUPBOARDS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of late Georgian to early Victorian Circa 1820-1840 flamed Mahogany tallboy chests of draw...
Hardwood
1960's Pair of Vintage Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of vintage chests, these were made in the USA by Dunbar furniture, they were designed by Edward Wormley. Edward Wormley was one of the leading pioneers of mid-cen...
Wood
Pair Greek Key Mandarin Chest Designed by Kittinger, 1940's Modernist
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous pair / chest of drawers or dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek key drawer handles. Retains its original two-toned grey ad cream lac...
Wood
Pair of rare Mickey Mouse Chest of Drawers from Starform, France, 1988
By Starform, Pierre Colleu 1
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of rare Mickey Mouse bedside cabinets designed by Pierre Colleu. Made of laminated wood, plastics, and resins. Very rare to find a matching pair. Good overall condition, nor...
Wood, Lacquer
$1,113Sale Price|47% Off
Louis XV Style Vintage Pair of Ormolu Parquetry 1950s Nightstands
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of French style Louis XV nightstands are spectacular. The silhouette is beautiful with the elegant legs that rest on "little shoes." They are from the mid 20th century. Th...
Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Chests with Marble Tops
Located in New York, NY
Pair of structural Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers/nightstands with ebonized frame and grey/black variegated marble top. Tapered trapezoidal base. Good condition. Some markings t...
Marble
$6,388Sale Price / set|35% Off
A Pair of Victorian Mahogany & Brass Campaign Chests With Brass Hardware
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Pair of Victorian 19th Century Mahogany & Brass Campaign Four Drawer Chests With Brass Hardware Raised on Four Block Feet. Elegant well appointed set of campaign chests with a...
Brass
Stellar Restored Nakashima Style American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest - Pair
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
There are currently a pair of these chests available. Retains the Maker mark.
Mahogany
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests or Dressers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice brass pulls white lacquer three-drawer cabinets.
Walnut
Restored American of Martinsville 6 Drawer Chest- Pair Available
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1960. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction restored in cream lacquer. Fabulous, chunky solid bra...
Brass
$6,613Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs
Located in Basildon, GB
Mid 20th Century Louis XV Venetian Style Chest and Pair of Chairs, not a strictly matching set but the pair of chairs nicely complement the cupboard. The chairs are likely to be slig...
Wood
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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