$1,741 / set
Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Tables
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb pair of French bombe shaped marquetry inlaid bedside lamp tables, ormolu mounts, excellent quality marble tops. 29" high 16" wide 10" depth You are welcome to view this it...
Tulipwood
$1,468Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Victorian Mahogany Multi Drawer Chests
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Victorian Mahogany Multi Drawer Pedestal Chests Tops with 3 quarter Gallery One Chest With 8 Drawers, The other chest With 7 drawers double drawer at top, Mahogany Drawer linin...
Mahogany
$22,800 / set
Pair Of Biedermeier Style Dark Walnut Chests
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of bookmatched walnut veneer three drawer chests shown with chamfered front edges finishing on high angled and tapered legs and adorned with black shield shaped esc...
Walnut
$2,200 / set
Pair Of 1940s Hollywood Regency Chests
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency chests. Needs refinishing ( lacquering ), some veneer missing.
Wood
19th Century Satinwood Pair Of Bedside Chests
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Quite Exceptional Quality Late 19th Century Satinwood Pair Of Bedside Chests, Or Bedside Night Tables, Having Superbly Figured Veneers And Attractive Crossbanded Decoration Through...
Satinwood
Pair French Louis Bedside Lamp Chests
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice pair of French cream painted Louis XIV bedside lamp chests of drawers, with ormolu mounts and handles, wonderful marble tops, oak linings, in excellent overall condition...
Paint
$14,500 / item
Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered Chests
Located in Queens, NY
AIR of English Regency style black lacquered chest of with 7 drawers (semainier) with chinoiserie decoration (PRICED AS PAIR).
Wood, Paint
$3,450 / set
Vintage Boho Industrial Chests - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inject raw character and functional design into your space with this impressive pair of vintage industrial metal filing chests, perfect for a Boho Chic aesthetic with an edge. Each c...
Metal
$7,716 / set
Pair of Gustavian Grey Painted Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Gustavian Grey Painted Dressers, The Swedish Neo Classic style Gustavian commode with a concave front side, with paneled drawers and sides having gold leaf trim details.
Wood
Pair of Vintage Bleached Mahogany Campaign Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of vintage bleached mahogany campaign chests. These chests likely have a classic and timeless appeal, with clean lines and a fine patina. Perfect for storage o...
Mahogany
19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and chamfered corners.
Hardwood
Pair of 20th Century American Grey Laminate Chests
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 20th Century American chests in grey laminate. Of simple Modernist form with rounded drawer fronts. Circa 1980.
Laminate, Wood
$2,995 / set
MCM Driftwood Chest by Sligh Furniture - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Driftwood Nightstand by Sligh Cross Country Collection - Pair This classic Mid Century Modern driftwood finish matching pair of f2 drawer nightstands are ...
Driftwood
$6,492 / set
A Pair of 19th Century Italian Bedside Tables
Located in Cirencester, GB
An elegant pair of Italian 19th Century bedside tables which have been newly painted in a soft understated finish of blues and greys, that complement their original proportions and c...
Pine
Pair of Antique French Figured Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French figured walnut bedside chests, dating from around the 1930’s. They are of outstanding quality and are a generous, impressive size. The figured wal...
Walnut
$3,250 / item
Elegant Silver Leafed Chests - Pair Available
By Samuel Marx
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Silver Leafed Chests, American, circa 1940s. They are priced at $3250 each or $5800 for the pair.
Metal
$6,850 / set
Pair Of Italian Rococo Walnut Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Each with serpentine Verona marble tops over three drawers with escutcheons. Cabriole legs with brass toes. Tops once veneered but now with what appear to be the original tops.
Marble, Brass
$55,000 / set
Custom Vellum Nightstands, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom real vellum-covered bedside tables, each having two drawers and a lower shelf. (Matte finish). Made in USA. Faux vellum (Satin finish) is available for $18,000 List...
Wood
Pair Regency Mahogany Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice quality pair of Regency inlaid mahogany chest of four drawers, brass handles and good colour and condition. 29" high 18" wide 13" depth You are welcome to view this ite...
Mahogany
$14,600 / set
Pair of Antique Mirrored Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made-to-order, custom pair of antique mirrored nightstands with silver gilt trim. Currently out of stock but available for custom order. Please inquire with Venfield about customiz...
Silver Leaf
$4,097 / set
FRENCH PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS 19th century in carved and gilded wood. Upholstered seats. small defects. Dim.: 71 x 69 x 53 cm good conditions
Wood
$12,800 / set
Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Located in South Salem, NY
An early 20th century pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers.
Pine
$32,500 / set
Pair of Two-Tone Parchment Nightstands
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Made-to-order, custom pair of two-tone parchment nightstands. Shown in the combination of dark water-gray frames and light fog drawer fronts. Currently out of stock but available f...
Wood, Goatskin
$6,054 / set
Pair of European Walnut Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
beech and walnut with a molded edge rectangular top, three long paneled drawers with lozenge detailing and antique pewter handles, with carved fluted details and raised on square tap...
Wood
$5,595 / set
Pair Bespoke Three Drawer Walnut Chests
Located in Troy, MI
New and custom made for us in England, this pair of three drawer chests is made of walnut. Veneer fronts have subtle herringbone pattern. Three functional drawers. Perfect to use for...
Brass
$8,250 / set
19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white and soft gray, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper applied carving, dentil ...
Brass
Stellar Vintage Streamline Moderne Chest by Gilbert Rohde- Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite rare streamline moderne commode by the esteemed Gilbert Rohde for Cavalier, circa 1930.
Mahogany
$2,180 / set
Pair of English Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Decorated pair of 19th century English three drawer oak bedside chest of drawers. 1890. Code: 9080 Dimensions: W: 16.5" (41.9 cm) H: 28.5" (72.4 cm) D: 18.5" (47 cm)
Oak
Pair of painted 19th century Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of commodes which are painted in a light grey scheme.
Pine, Paint
$7,289Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Pink Spanish Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of wide 19th-century commodes in a pink blush finish.
Pine, Paint
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Swedish hand painted commodes, ideal for many rooms around the home.
Paint, Pine
$2,672Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of 18th C. Mahogany Chests
Located in London, GB
This lovely pair of 18th Century mahogany chests feature 3 graduating drawers with ornate brass handles and escutcheons. They also have oak drawer linings, which were prevalent in be...
Brass
Pair of Lombard Empire-Style Column Cabinets, 1960s
Located in IT
Pair of lacquered Lombard Empire columns, early 19th century. Cylindrical in shape and raised on square bases, they stand out for their elegant proportions and strong decorative pres...
Wood
19th Century Gustavian White Pair of Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved d...
Brass
$2,350 / set
Pair of Ebonized and gilt Demi lune Cabinets
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Louis XV style ebonized And gilted cabinets
Brass
Handsome Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Bachelor’s Chest Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Chinoiserie solid rosewood bachelors chests. The rectangular tops above 5 paneled drawers, each with carved dragon detail and cutouts for pulls, over shaped aprons ...
Rosewood
$1,181 / set
Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Swedish bedside cabinets. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1950’s. The quality is superb, there are a lovely size and have a v...
Wood
Pair of Walnut and Pearwood Veneered Marquetry Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of walnut and pear-wood, veneered, marquetry 3 drawer commodes on tapered legs.
Pearwood, Walnut
$2,282 / set
A Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of 19th Century well figured satinwood bedside chests finely hand carved and of exceptional quality with rich patination and beautiful grain. The moulded top of rect...
Satinwood
Pair of Elegant Light Blue Gustavian chest's of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative pair of Swedish Gustavian-style chests of drawers, crafted in pine and finished in a beautiful light blue paint with an attractive aged patina, allowing the warm tones of ...
Brass
Pair Victorian Style Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Stands / Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage Victorian style chinoiserie black lacquered or japanned side tables (or stands) with circular top and stretcher each with brass gallery, with tops and frieze decorate...
Wood
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made pair of antique military campaign bachelor chest of drawers. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s. The quality is excellent, t...
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style Burl Walnut Semainier Chests
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Louis XVI style semainier chests, each with five drawers accented with decorative brass ring pulls, spectacular wood grain veneered molded tops with front turret corne...
Brass
Pair of bedside cabinets by Jean Claude Mahey, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of dark brown lacquered and brass bedside cabinets by Jean Claude Mahey. Jean Claude Mahey always meets the high quality furniture standards and never disappoints. Seventies/...
Brass
$5,500 / set
Pair of Milo Baughman Jewelry Chests
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of Milo Baughman burlwood jewelry chests or side tables. Wonderful patina to brass legs and hardware with a light stain on wood. Similar patina and wear to both and presents w...
Brass
Pair Baumritter Birchcraft MCM Maple Five-Drawer Side Chests
By Baumritter
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Baumritter Birchcraft Mid Century Modern Five-Drawer Maple Side Chests of drawers. Very good vintage condition. Drawers opening and closing flawlessly. Measures 25" in w...
Brass
$11,652 / set
Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays. The three long soft closing drawe...
Wood
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830.
Mahogany
Niels Clausen Pair of 1960 Rosewood Nightstands
By Niels Clausen
Located in London, England
Niels Clausen - Pair of Wide Nightstands, c1960s A stunning pair of wide Rosewood bedside chests designed by lesser-known Danish cabinetmaker: Niels Clausen for his own company: NC ...
Rosewood
$12,000 / set
Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of beautifully restored walnut and mahogany dressers with brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Mahogany, Walnut
$1,756 / set
Pair of 20th Century Italian Bedside Tables
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of 20th century Italian bedside tables. in black wood Measures: 45cm x 45cm H: 69cm Good condition.
Wood
Pair (2) inlaid Italian Baroque chests of drawers/nightstands
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair (2) inlaid Italian Baroque chests of drawers/nightstands, 20th Century Solid wood inlaid with a delicately curved body. Artful marquetry. Legs: Carved legs in the shape of lio...
Beech
$26,538Sale Price / set|20% Off
Near pair of Edwards and Roberts chests
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Cheshire, GB
Near pair of Edwards and Roberts chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite taste. The shaped tops one with a seprentine outline the other bow fronted with satinwood inlaid oval panel, with...
Wood, Mahogany, Satinwood
$32,000 / set
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Chests
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century three drawer chests. Beautiful carved mouldings and tapered leg details. Walnut and walnut burl. Redesigned under use of old parts.
Walnut
Pair Baker Furniture Black Régence Style Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Baker Furniture Régence style chests of drawers finished in black lacquer and featuring cast, gilt brass hardware and ormolu. To view more of our listings from Moxie Interi...
Brass
Pair of George III Satinwood Inlaid Demilune Console Cabinets
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of George III mahogany demilune commodes with satinwood banded and fan inlaid tops over half round case having three drawers and four doors, each with quarter fan inlaid co...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$15,000 / set
A Pair of French Empire-Style Demilune Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Empire-style demilune cabinets. The white marble tops supported by rosewood bases with two cabinet doors. The bases accented with gilt classical figure heads and sta...
Marble
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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