Pair French Bedside Chests Antique Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets. These Cabinets Stand Upon Elegant Shaped Legs. One Cabinet Features 3 x oak Lined Drawers. The 2nd Cabinet Features 1 x Oak Lined Drawer and a...
Oak, Walnut
Striking Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Black Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair is completely Installation Ready.
Brass
André Sornay (1902–2000) Pair of chests of drawers
By Andre Sornay
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
André Sornay (1902–2000) Pair of chests of drawers Beechwood and laminate 3 drawers Dimensions: W 104 × D 54 × H 75 cm Date: circa 1965 A beautiful pair of chests of drawers attribu...
Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Walnut Nightstands With Sculpted Drawer Pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Walnut Nightstands With Sculpted Drawer Pulls. Dovetail joinery on drawers offer years of stable use. Please confirm location ( Brooklyn or NJ ) with seller.
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mel Smilow Walnut Three-Drawer Chests, USA, 1960s
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant pair of three-drawer walnut chests designed by Mel Smilow in the 1960s, exemplifying the designer's restrained modernist aesthetic and exceptional craftsmanship. Executed ...
Walnut
$7,710 / set
Pair of Oak Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The piece showcases exquisite period details including carved dentil molding along the crown, square tapered legs, and classically proportioned drawer fronts. Each element has been t...
Wood
$2,850 / set
Pair Of Venetian Style Walnut Bombe Commodinis
Located in Essex, MA
Each bombe form with two drawers with brass handles. Cabriole legs.
Brass
Pair Victorian Bedside Chests Inlay Chest Drawers 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of mahogany inlaid chest of drawers or bedside cabinets Each of the chests stands upon a plinth base and features 4 mahogany lined drawers Circa 1880 Will ship to anywhere in th...
Mahogany
Vintage Baroque Rococo Chest of Drawers Bombe Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally ...
Wood, Paint
Pair White Furniture Italian Tuscan Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair White Furniture Italian Tuscan Style Fruitwood Bedside Tables Measure is 24" in width x 16" in depth x 24" in height.
Fruitwood
$6,756 / set
Pair of 18th Century Style Bedside Cupboards
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An unusual pair of late 18th century style bombay front bedside chests in veneered walnut of a good colour. Each has two drawers with the original drop handles and the top does not ...
Walnut
$9,950 / set
Pair of Modern Nightstand Chests of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the perfect addition to your modern bedroom decor - a pair of stunning nightstand chests of drawers. These stylish cabinets feature a sleek satin white lacquer finish tha...
Metal
$9,340 / item
Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
Brass
Charming Pair of Hand-Painted Side Chests with Hidden Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage pair of commodes from America, have been designed with French influences and feature gently bowed bodies with scalloped top corners, and nicely raised on cabriole style ...
Wood
Pair of Cabinets Stainless Steel and Mirror, attr. Karl Springer, USA 1980s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Karl Springer, USA 1980s Pair of Karl Springer-style one-drawer commodes in polished stainless steel with mirrored tops, USA, 1980s.
Stainless Steel
Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of 19th century Swedish commodes circa 1880.
Pine, Paint
Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This craftsmanship could serve any purpose, perfect as a pair of bedside chests or as a small pair of commodes in the drawing room.
Ormolu
$12,500 / set
Pair George Nelson Thin Edge Rosewood Chests
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George Nelson thin edge chests or nightstands. The items are rosewood veneer with four pull-out drawers and metal legs.
Metal
Pair of small, sculptural swivel chests of drawers. Spain, 1990s.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Handcrafted cabinet - limited production Measures : 30x35cmH: 38cm Handcrafted cabinet work pieces created by a carpenter in the 1980s, part of a limited production run, based on a...
Wood
Breathtaking Pair of Vintage Chests by William Doezema for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible pair of commodes by William Doezema for his boutique Mastercraft Furniture, Grand Rapids, circa 1970.
Brass
$9,487 / set
Pair of Vintage Danish Chests by Kai Winding
By Kai Winding
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of vintage Danish chests by Kai Winding, made in Denmark and dating from the 1960’s. This is an exceedingly rare model, it is hard enough to find just one, let a...
Wood
Georgian Burl Wood Side Chests with Brass Pulls, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Georgian Style Burl Wood Side Chests. These chests are executed in figured burl wood veneers with contrasting crossband borders. Each chest features three generously sized dr...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Black Painted Chests of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome pair of Swedish Neoclassical chests of drawers featuring a dark black painted finish with warm, naturally worn edges and brass hardware. Each chest is fitted with three gr...
Wood
$9,950 / set
Pair of Curved Front Black Lacquered Chests
Located in North York, ON
Introducing a stunning addition to your home decor - a pair of modern curved front black lacquered chests. These chests feature sculpted curved fronts that add a touch of elegance an...
Metal
$10,356 / set
Pair of Antique Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from hand-rubbed ash burl and walnut, the chest exudes a warm, natural elegance, enriched by its unique wood grain patterns. Equipped with soft-close technology, the draw...
Brass
Pair of small vintage five-drawer chests of drawers
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Modern decoration - Chest of drawer - Home Decor Measures : 22x26cm H:100cm Pair of small vintage five-drawer chests, made of wicker and metal. These narrow and elegant pieces of fur...
Metal
Pair French Nightstands Kidney Bean Bedside Chests Louis XV
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of French Louis XV style kidney-shaped bedside chests decorated with fine floral marquetry The shaped tops feature delicate scrolling inlaid designs in contrasting woods...
Wood
$4,000 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern chest of drawers with accenting wood sides and top. Chrome handles with black trims. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Mahogany
$12,800 / set
Pair of Painted Swedish Chests with Greek Key Design
Located in Dallas, TX
The Pair of Painted Swedish Chests with Greek Key Design adds a touch of elegance to any room. The painted finish has a wonderful patina, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication...
Wood
Striking Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Cream Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair is completely Installation Ready.
Mahogany
Italian Pair of Petite Serpentine Commodini w/Marquetry, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of small serpentine side chests, with decorative marquetry inlay, veneers, and banding, from the 19th century. These antique petite-sized chests from Italy each featu...
Wood
19th Century Pair Of Transitional Nightstands/ Side Tables, France ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Providing a small drawer and a door, this extraordinary pair of artfully transitional pillar commodes is an absolute eye-catcher.
Marble, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking pair of Mid-Century English chest of drawers.Later painted with a black and white design to give these well-made chests a fantastic decorative look. Very practical with tw...
Mahogany, Paint
Large Pair 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of 19th Century of three drawer chests finishing on straight and tapered legs in a beautiful dark book-matched walnut veneer on pine with simple brass pulls and escutcheo...
Walnut
$13,750 / set
Murano Glass & Brass Side Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of Murano glass and brass side cabinets in a pale green. Nice brass details and a shelf inside for storage. Creates a very upscale modern look. Stunning!
Brass
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of large Italian commodes featuring three drawers, flanked by ebonized columns with intricately crafted bronze capitals and bases.
Brass, Bronze
$19,500 / set
Pair of Carrocel Custom Macassar Nightstands
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
These modern nightstands are custom-made. Each has beveled edges on the case and base and is finished in Macassar in a rich satin finish. A simple yet refined piece, it is also funct...
Macassar
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33 drawers (30 small square drawers + 3 larger ). These were used to store and o...
Elm
Pair of English Walnut Veneered Chests with Brushing Slides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of English chests of drawers, each constructed with a pull-out brushing slide above a drawer configuration designed in the traditional two-over-two format. The upper d...
Brass
$2,500 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern chests have three drawers ensuring plenty of space of storage. Straight line design with hidden drawer pulls, a vintage walnut finish, and taper...
Walnut
$4,320 / set
Pair of Painted Green French Provincial Chests
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of painted green, French Provincial style chests of drawers.
Wood, Paint
Pair of John Widdicomb French Provincial Bachelors Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial three-drawer Bachelors chests or dressers by John Widdicomb. Sturdy and in good structural condition; Cosmetic imperfections (pictured) include c...
Brass
Pair of German Diminutive Serpentine Chests, Walnut, 19th century, baroque taste
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome pair of mid-19th century German walnut veneered comodini, executed in the Baroque taste with beautifully shaped serpentine fronts and richly figured walnut veneers. The ch...
Serpentine
Pair of Florence Knoll Nightstands or Chests of Drawers
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of chests of drawers or nightstands in an iconic design by Florence Knoll. Louvered drawers on raised turned wood legs imbue a timeless design.
Maple
An extraordinary pair of sideboards—unique pieces for an Italian private apartment
Located in Milano, MI
An extraordinary pair of sideboards, unique pieces for a private apartment in Italy, 1950 Dimensions: L. 146 cm x D. 50 cm x H. 90 cm Born in 1903, Paolo Buffa was a key figure in...
Brass
$12,500 / set
Pair of Lacquered Wood Chests of Drawers
By John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Pair of white lacquered wood chests of drawers with brass cross pull details by Paul Frankl for John Stuart Inc. Signed.
Brass
Pair of 1960s Italian Walnut Diminutive Bombe Chests, End Tables or Nightstands
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant Venetian 3 drawer Rococo style bombe chests / commodes perfect for bedside or a living room.
Brass
Pair of 19th century chest of drawers with faux marble tops
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Swedish commodes. Rectangular tops with canted corners and hand painted to look like marble with marks and veining.
Pine, Paint
$13,174 / set
Pair of French Burl Demi Lune Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern French Burl Demi Lune Dresser, constructed of hardwood and ash burl veneer under a light, transparent lacquer finish. The brass hardware is acid-dipped and hand-rubbed to achi...
Metal
Pair of Danish Oak Rococo Chest of Drawers / Nightstands, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A pair of Danish oak chest of drawers in the Rococo revival manner, 1960s — in the style associated with Henning Kjærnulf and the Danish craft tradition of the period. Three drawers ...
Brass
19th Century Italian Bleached Walnut Louis Philippe Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Viterbo, VT
Pair of Italian Carlo X, Louis Philippe, chest of drawers hand-made using walnut and decorated with walnut flamed veneer.
Marble
Rare Pair of Geo II Chest on Chests
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A one off pair of Geo II mahogany chest on chests of compact size, the flat tops with moulded edges and canted corners running full height of the chests, the fronts with sets of grad...
Mahogany, Oak
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests with Greek Key Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers with a Greek key design, showcasing a classic and elegant style. These classic pieces are sure to add a touch of h...
Wood
Organic Modern Springer Style Grasscloth Wrapped Ivory Chests - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an organic modern pair of grasscloth wrapped chests. They have brass hardware and clean lines. The are unmarked and in very good condition.
Brass
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Swedish painted commodes. Top surface with hand painted faux marble effect, canted corners and moulded edging.
Pine, Paint
$6,200 / set
Pair Mid-Century Tiered Limed Wood Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rectangular tiered design with a top inset long drawer with a metal and white enamel pull over two long drawers with shaped recessed handles on the sides. Raised on cylindrical taper...
Wood
Gorgeous Weathered Ebony Cane Rattan Bamboo 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...
Brass
Pair Antique Italian Walnut Bombe Chests, Circa 1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Italian walnut bombe chests, circa 1920's.
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted chests. Circa 1870. Adds warmth and charm to any room!
Wood
Vintage Deco Burl Wood and Metal Chest Of Drawers - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional pair of vintage Art Deco chests of drawers showcases the timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship that define the period. Beautifully crafted from richly figure...
Metal
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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