$6,612Sale 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
pair of Italian Louis XVI Period Amaranth, Ebony, Ormolu and marble chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Amaranth wood, Ebony, Ormolu and white Carrara marble chests. Each handsome two-drawer chests is raised ...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Lacquered Chests, Dressers, Brass, American
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Chests, Lacquered dressers, Brass Pulls A Fine Pair of Recently Black Lacquered Chests or Dressers with four drawers and gilt pulls. Each having c...
Wood
$21,438Sale Price|35% Off
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinge...
Iron
$9,800Sale Price / set|23% Off
A Pair of Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers and Nickel Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
This asymmetrically partitioned chest of drawers is a good example of Hungarian Art Deco and early post-war design. The Hungarians were experts in working with wood veneer ever since...
Nickel
PAIR OF VINTAGE MILITARY CAMPAiGN YEW WOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS END TABLES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair of Vintage Military Campaign Yew Wood Chest Of Drawers. A beautiful set, with some cosmetic wear as you would find w...
Yew
Pair of Authentic Dorothy Draper Espana Chests in Traditional Black Bean
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chests, shown in black bean. The crème de la crème - the most iconic of Hollywood Regency glam - is Dorothy Draper's España bunching chest. Dorothy Dr...
Wood
Mid-Century White Oak Morgan Chests, Pair of Five-Drawer Units
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-century white oak Morgan chests with five drawers mounted with scroll design brass drawer pulls. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Metal, Brass
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Bedside Tables / Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Bradenton, FL
Sophisticated tailored design in this pair of three drawer chests designed by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. Each piece features three deep dovetailed drawers and horizontal ...
Wood
Mesmerizing Pair of Lacquer and Brass Cabinets by William Doezema, circa 1970
By William Doezema, Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
The price noted is for the pair. Retains the Maker mark.
Brass
$4,318Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Side Cabinets with Brass Lattice Fronts
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of Exquisite Regency Period Mahogany Side Cabinets with Decorative Brass Lattice Fronts Internal measurements Depth of shelf 24cm Internal Cabinet Height 77cm
Brass
$9,279Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Petit Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Darmstadt, DE
In very good restored and handpolished condition. This is a pair of stunning French Commodes from the late 19th century in the classic Louis XV style, dating around 1890.
Marble, Bronze
PAIR OF RESTORED FRENCH POLISHED FLAMED HARDWOOD SIDE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite pair of fully restored, traditionally French Polished side table sized chests of d...
Hardwood
Pair of Harvey Probber Chests or Nightstands Edward Wormley Dunbar
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber Chest of Drawers or Nightstands. Elegant crafted wood visor handles. Brass caps on feet.
Wood
A fine pair of late 18th century Marquetry demilune cabinets with marble tops
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of French Louis XVI mahogany and marquetry inlayed demilune side cabinets with marble tops . Gilt bronze mounts
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker "Far East" Collection - 2b Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, Baker Far East Collection
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hollywood Regency Style, pair of matching five drawer chests with inset double interlocking ring drawer pulls. Asian modern with Chinoiserie detail on bottom edge, from Michael Tay...
Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Chest Of Drawers Paul Mccobb For Planner Group - Pair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers Paul McCobb for Planner Group - Pair This Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers, designed by Paul McCobb for the Winchedon Planner Group, exemplifi...
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chests, Dressers Bedside Stands, Opposing, Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern chests, dressers bedside stands, opposing, refinished A pair of finely constructed John Stuart or John Widdicomb fashioned opposing chest of drawers. E...
Wood
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
$5,900 / item
Pair of 1940's Kittinger Mandarin Greek Key Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Hanover, MA
Fabulous over-sized chest of drawers/dresser by Kittinger from their earliest Mandarin collection with bold Greek Key drawer handles. Newly refinished in high gloss enamel white lac...
Wood
Pair of Art Deco Ebonized Chests Designed by De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco ebonized three drawer chests. Designed by De Coene Frères. Black lacquer with polished brass details, and sabots.
Brass
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish louvered drawer fronts and handsome brass banding along the base. These wonderful che...
Brass
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Mid-Century American Modern Bleached Walnut
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of Mid-Century American Modern bleached walnut chests with four drawers, each with two square patinated brass drawer pulls, resting on taped triangular legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIB...
Wood
Pair of French Neoclassical Style 1930s Painted Chests with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style painted wood three-drawer chests from circa 1930 with light grey marble tops, graduated drawers, carved fluted side posts and tapered legs. Elevat...
Marble
Pair George Nelson Herman Miller 5-Drawer Chests + Door Primavera Basic Series
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare pair of cabinets or chests made by Herman Miller in the early 1950s and designed by American design icon George Nelson. Each cabinet features primavera construction, a form of b...
Wood, Mahogany
PAIR OF ANTiQUE ESTATE MADE BOW FRONTED 168.5CM WALNUT TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of exquisite quality extra large Bow Fronted Walnut Tallboy Chests of Drawers that were es...
Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Charcoal Grey Cabinets by Grosfeld House
Located in North Miami, FL
Three deep drawers adorned with fine silver leaf carved handles in a pewter tone. These very simple yet elegant late deco chests in cerused charcoal finish. By Grosfeld House
Silver Leaf
Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Marble Top Semainier Lingerie Chests Circa 1910
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Marble Top Semainier Lingerie Chests Circa 1910 Dimensions : 55" Tall X 15" Wide X 13" Deep These gorgeous Semainier chests were made in France in t...
Marble
Pair of Green Minimalist Nightstands Side Tables by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of green side tables/nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of green valchromat an...
Plywood
Pair of Red Minimalist Nightstands Side Tables by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of red side tables/nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of red valchromat and po...
Plywood
Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart Gorgeous pair of 20th Century bachelor chests newly refinished in a luxurious high gloss white lacque...
Chrome
PAIR OF LARGE EDWARDIAN STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS MADE BY PAUL SMITH BRiGHTON (3/3)
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This impressive pair of large chests of drawers is crafted in the elegant Edwardian style and made by Paul Smith of Brighton, England, a maker known for producing...
Hardwood
PAIR OF LARGE EDWARDIAN STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS MADE BY PAUL SMITH BRiGHTON (1/3)
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This impressive pair of large chests of drawers is crafted in the elegant Edwardian style and made by Paul Smith of Brighton, England, a maker known for produc...
Hardwood
PAIR OF LARGE EDWARDIAN STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS MADE BY PAUL SMITH BRiGHTON (2/3)
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This impressive pair of large chests of drawers is crafted in the elegant Edwardian style and made by Paul Smith of Brighton, England, a maker known for produc...
Hardwood
Pair of Faux Bamboo Nightstands in the Style of Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of faux bamboo nightstands in the style of Henry Link. Classic lines and design. We think these would be amazing in a gloss gray. White laminate top with decorative silver toned...
Metal
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fantastic Pair Baker Modern Asian Tansu Bachelors Chest Chinoiserie Mid-Century
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazingly beautiful pair of Japanese Tansu bachelors chests by Baker. Dark stained oak with fantastic Japanese-inspired hardware. They have a time-worn patina with splendid charm. I ...
Metal
1750 Venezia Italy Pair of Baroque Carved and Inlaid Walnut Bedside Tables
Located in Brescia, IT
This extraordinary pair of bedside tables showcase the excellent taste in form and material use, featuring solid walnut wood with beautiful grain and a warm tone that give them an el...
Walnut
Gorgeous Pair of 20th Century Bedside Chests in the Georgian Manner
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous pair of 20th Century mahogany bedside chests in the Georgian manner. The moulded top raised above four long drawers with decorative brass swan neck ring pulls supported on...
Brass
Pair of / Biedermeier-Style Fruitwood 3-Drawer Chests, style of Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Art Deco / Biedermeier-Style fruitwood chest with demilune back rails and scroll carved edges on the tops and bases, containing three drawers with ebonized drawer fulls, rest...
Wood, Ebony, Fruitwood
Pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Tulipwood Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood, Ormolu and Bréche d'Alep marble chests/end tables. Each Bombée chest is raised by short cabrio...
Marble, Ormolu
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl
Located in Cesena, FC
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl and flamed walnut, with a patina. Pair of Ferrarese (Italy) Louis XV chests of drawers First half of the 1700...
Nutwood
Late 20th Century Vintage Regency Scalloped Chest of Drawers - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Regency Scalloped Chest of Drawers exudes classic elegance with its beautifully scalloped edges and timeless design. Perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any r...
Metal
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Maple and Brass Three Drawer Chest - Pair Each chest measures: 36 wide x 20.25 deep x 32.75 high All pieces of furniture can be had...
Brass
A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of small Napoleon III kingwood display cabinets on stands, each of rectangular form with a single glazed cupboard set on a base with two disguised frieze drawers flanking a la...
Kingwood
$4,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Handsome Pair Asian Style John Widdicomb Bachelors Chests Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of John Widdicomb Asain style bachelors chests. These are fine examples of the level of craftsmanship and the standards of the John Widdicomb Furniture Company. These p...
Brass
PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN HARDWWOOD & WALNUT MARBLE TOPPED TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Tarocco Alberto di Giorgio tallboy chests of drawers with Walnut frames, Rosewo...
Marble
Pair of Poul Volther Bedside Tables Oak Chest of Drawers End Table Danish 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Poul Volther bedside chest of drawers in oak, made in Denmark in the 1960s. Solid oak legs, veneered top with solid handles. Even veneered on the back. The wood has been cl...
Oak
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Three Drawers Narrow Chests End Side Tables
By Knoll, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three drawers large end tables or bachelor chests or drawers by John Stuart.
Mahogany
A pair of early 20th c French walnut & gilt bronze mounted chests by E. Schmidt
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of early 20th century French Louis XVI style walnut and gilt bronze mounted commodes signed E.
Breccia Marble, Bronze
A Pair of Bur Yew Chest of Drawers These are wonderful little chests
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Bur Yew Chest of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they are serpentine fronted and designed like a chest on chest with 4 drawers at the top and 2 more below the...
Yew
PAIR OF VINTAGE MiLITARY CAMPAIGN TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERS GREEN LEATHER TRAYS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Military Campaign tallboy chests of drawers which are brass mounted and come co...
Brass
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak geometric front four-drawer chests from the 19th century with ebonized pulls and turned feet. Created in England during the 19th century, this exquisite pair of...
Wood, Oak
Pair Ebonized Mahogany Mid Century Modern Deco Style Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Dorothy Draper, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Ring Pulls Ebonized Mahogany Mid Century Modern Deco Style Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
Mahogany
$2,316Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Venetian Style Painted with Travertine top Night stands by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Venetian style painted nightstands with travertine tops by John Widdicomb showcases the celebrated craftsmanship and timeless elegance of one of America’s finest furnitu...
Travertine
Outstanding Pair of Vintage Raffia Chests with Rattan and Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage custom commissioned chests, circa 1970. Stout hardwood case construction with beautiful finished Mahogany back and accents. Handsome drawer detail exec...
Brass
$10,207Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Elegant Pair of Cerused Oak and Rattan Campaign Chests by McGuire, circa 1970
By McGuire
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
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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