$3,500 / set
Pair of Art Deco Birch Demi Lune Cabinets
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of art deco birch demi lune cabinets, circa 1930's. With a 3 step graduated demi lune top, an inlaid demi lune shaped door, an apron with central bellflower inlay, square taper...
Birch, Lacquer
Pair of English Regency Chests in Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Style
Located in Queens, NY
AIR of English Regency style black lacquered chest of with 7 drawers (semainier) with chinoiserie decoration (PRICED AS PAIR).
Paint, Wood
$9,950 / set
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Gustavian-style chests, crafted circa 100 years ago, embodies the refined simplicity and timeless charm of Scandinavian design. Constructed from pine, a wood com...
Pine
Pair of mid 19th century Swedish carved elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality pair of 19th century Swedish carved elm commodes circa 1850.
Elm
Pair of French Mid-20th Century Burl Wood Serpentine Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of raised three-drawer side chests from the mid-20th century.
Wood, Burl
Pair of 60’s teak low chests of drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of low chests of drawers in teak and white melamine, 3 drawers and locker in front, metal base, wooden shoe. French work from the 60s Dimensions: H 45 x W 103,5 x D 40 cm ...
Teak
$2,282 / set
A Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Bedside Chests
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous pair of 19th Century mahogany bedside chest, finely hand carved, of exceptional quality and richly patinated with beautiful grain. The moulded, well figured top of rectan...
Mahogany
A Pair Of Brass Clad Bedside Cabinets By Sarreid LTD
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass clad two drawer bedside or small commodes by Sarreid ltd Spain.
Brass
Pair Of Asian Chests In Wood And Engraved Brass, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant pair of wooden chests, richly adorned with engraved brass trim, dating from the 20th century. These chests are distinguished by the quality of their workmanship and their su...
Brass
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th-century classic Gustavian chests of drawers with dentil molding beneath the tops and decorative charming carvings on both drawer fronts. locks are functional, with tw...
Bronze
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Yew Wood Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique Georgian style yew wood bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from around the 1950’s. They are of superb quality and are a very useful size. ...
Yew
$8,960 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Style Painted Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Introducing our gorgeous Mid-Century style painted dresser, a chest that will bring a touch of modern elegance to any space. The chest boasts a stunning satin-painted ghost-white fin...
Wood
$1,872Sale Price / set|20% Off
A pair of chests of drawers. Germany 1980s.
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of small drawers on wheels with five drawers dressed in mirror. Grey lacquered structure. Germany 80’s.
Mirror, Wood
Pair of De Coene Circle Chests, Belgium 1970's
By Joseph De Coene
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brutalist chests with a dimpled motif.
Oak
Neo-Classical Style Mahogany & Brass Marble Top Chests Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century neoclassical style mahogany veneered chests with green marble tops. The commodes have Doric brass capitals and paws. One has a key. They are unmarked.
Marble, Brass
$5,150 / set
Pair of 60's teak low chests of drawers
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of low chests of drawers in teak and white melamine, 3 drawers and locker in front, metal base, wooden shoe. French work from the 60s Dimensions: H 45 x W 103,5 x D 40 cm ...
Teak
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, circa 1840–1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style, circa 1840–1860. Crafted in black-painted pine with a beautiful patina. Simple architectural design featuring a c...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Rosewood Chests of Drawers by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Art Deco Style Rosewood Chests of Drawers, Ralph Lauren Style cabinets, each with four drawers and chrome pulls. 32" H x 31.75" W x 20.5" D. Provenance: From a 320 Central ...
Chrome
Pair of Black Lacquered Curved Nightstands Chest of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
This striking pair of black lacquered nightstands, made in the USA circa 1960s, showcases elegant, curved drawer fronts and luxurious black lacquered finish. The subtle carved detail...
Wood, Lacquer
1970s Hollywood Regency Style Walnut W/ Gilt Shell Chests - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Hollywood Regency style carved walnut three drawer chest with a large scale gilt shell on the fronts. They are a nice scale and in very good condition. They are unm...
Walnut
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser - Pair
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers Dresser - Pair Each chest of drawers measures: 36 wide x 19.5 deep x 29.5 inches high Good Vintage Condition - Chests h...
Walnut
Mastercraft Pair of American Mid-Century Brass & Glass Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century curio / display cabinets with polished lacquered brass frames, two compartments containing two adjustable glass shelves in the top section and one in the...
Brass
19th Century Exceptional Biedermeier Pair of Chests of Drawers. Vienna c. 1825
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Pair of Early Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Commodes, Vienna circa 1820–1825 This exceptional pair of early Biedermeier walnut commodes was crafted in Vienna around 1820–182...
Brass
Reprodux Bevan Funnell Beautiful Pair Of Yew Military Campaign Style Chest
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely pair of mid century yew and brass mounted campaign style chests, the brass framed tops inset with gilt-tooled green leather , the leather it ...
Brass
$8,940 / set
Pair of Small English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Constructed from mid-tone walnut-figured veneer, these exquisite chests showcase rich grain patterns that enhance its sophisticated appeal. The three cockbeaded soft-close drawers of...
Wood
Top Quality Pair French Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of French marquetry three drawer bedside lamp chest of drawers, with ormolu mounts and handles, in excellent condition throughout. 28.5" high 14.5" wide 12" depth ...
Tulipwood
Pair of Mid-Century French Art Deco Burl Elm Bedside Tables Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Warm honey tones and dramatic burl figuring give this pair of bedside tables a striking decorative presence. Crafted in France circa 1970, the cabinets are veneered in richly figured...
Elm, Burl
Pair of Mahogany Bow Front Chests by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of mahogany bow front 3-drawer chests by Century Furniture. The chests feature banded/serpentine fronts, dovetail joint construction, brass medallion pulls, and a removable marb...
Marble
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Campaign Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century English Campaign chests. The chests are mahogany, has ball feet with brass hardware and trim. Comes in two parts (top and bottom). The top has three drawers, and...
Brass
$11,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of English Traditional Style Mahogany Nightstand Chests
Located in North York, ON
Pair of English Traditional Style Mahogany Nightstand Chests. Newly made in the USA, featuring classic traditional English styling. Rich mahogany with beautiful wood grain highlighti...
Metal
19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Pair French Neoclassic Mahogany Drum Cabinets Two round neoclassical small furniture, drum cabinets mahogany veneered on softwood. Both of them marble topped. Inside on...
Mahogany
$3,278Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Rattan Bamboo Nightstands / Small Chests, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Modern bamboo four-drawer end table stands or small chests, 1970s. Eye-catching pair of woven bamboo and rattan bedside tables, end tables or nightstands. These sma...
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Pair of Brutalist Mahogany Two Drawer Bedside Tables
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Brutalist mahogany bedside tables with two drawers and high back panels with a geometric relief design of squares (priced as pair).
Wood, Mahogany
Pair Of Modern Biedermeier Walnut Chest Of Drawers, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
A newly handmade pair of sleek Modern Biedermeier chests made of solid walnut wood and comprised of two deep drawers on high tapered and straight legs. Wood is finished in a matte lo...
Walnut
Pair of Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful pair of 1940s Hollywood regency chests finished in black lacquer, each with four drawers, the top draw featuring an antique mirror front and decorative brass floral handl...
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Art Deco Satinwood and Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A sleek and stylish pair of Art Deco satinwood and walnut bedside chests. They were made in England, they date from the 1930’s. They are of amazing quality and are a very useful siz...
Satinwood, Walnut
Pair Of Italian Bleached Empire Chest Of Drawers With Walnut Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
Overall this is a fantastic pair of commodes that can bring balance, harmony and decoration to a room.
Walnut
French Louis XVI Revival Pair of Nightstands in Carrara Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in Prato, Tuscany
This elegant pair of French nightstands is an outstanding example of the Louis XVI Revival style, crafted in France between 1910 and 1920 by a distinguished cabinetmaking workshop in...
Bronze
Elegant Restored Art Deco Chest by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer- Pair Available
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair three-drawer Art Deco commodes by Widdicomb, circa 1948.
Brass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative pair of Swedish chests of drawers crafted in pine and executed in the Gustavian style. The softly weathered paintwork displays a delicate blend of celadon green and fade...
Brass
Pair of Italian Burr Walnut Bedside Cabinets by Fulgini Orilio, circa 1980s
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional pair of large vintage Italian burr walnut bedside cabinets, manufactured by Fulgini Orilio & F.lli S.p.A. of Pesaro, Italy, and dating to the late 20th century, circa ...
Walnut
Sleek Pair of Mirrored Vintage Chests with Gold + Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of modern style mirrored chests or bedside tables. This vintage pair of American three-drawer chests feature clean, modern lines with mirrored panels across each of the three ...
Glass, Mirror
Classic Pair of Chippendale Style Walnut-veneered Bedside Cabinets/Side Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
the rectangular top above a conforming body featuring a single long drawer set above three smaller, side-by-side lower drawers all fitted with traditional antique brass batwing bail ...
Walnut
Pair of Selz Chests in Elm, France 1960's
By SELZ
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chests by Selz in Elm wood with two doors and carved handles. Ideal nightstand size.
Elm
Pair of French Art Nouveau / Art Deco Nightstands oak and marble, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant pair of Art Nouveau/Art Deco bedside tables, side tables, or chests of drawers, France, 1930s. Oak cabinets with 3 drawers each and spectacular marble tops. Hand-carved woode...
Marble
$4,600 / set
Pair of Tall 6 Drawers Burl Wood Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of tall burl wood superior quality six drawers dresser in excellent condition.
Burl
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Chests of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers dating to circa 1850, crafted in pine and finished in a deeply aged dark paint with rich undertones revealed through the natural patina. ...
Pine
$3,832Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Rosewood Decca Cabinets (Side Tables or one Bar Cabinet)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Decca Chests by Bolier. Campaign Chest with Drawers & Campaign Chest with Doors. Designed by Michael Kirkpatrick. Bolier Occasional Collection. Rosewood finish with chrom...
Chrome
$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Gustavian Bedside Table wuth Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian style bedside tables with white marble top. Made in second half of 20th century. Greay color with gold detailing. Width: 50cm / 19.7" Depth: 54cm / 21.3" Height: 73cm / ...
Wood
Striking Vintage 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...
Hardwood, Cane, Rattan
$2,252 / set
Near pair of Danish 1970s teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a near pair of danish teak chests. These have always been together as they were both in the same condition before undergoing restoration. Only slight height difference...
Steel
Matched Pair of Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chests, One Signed Joseph Rawson of
Located in Houston, TX
A beautifully assembled matched pair of Georgian mahogany serpentine-front chests of drawers, dating to the late 18th. Though likely originating from different workshops — one possib...
Mahogany
Vintage Pair Baker French Country Louis XV Style Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Baker attributed French Country Bachelors chests. This pair has a distressed finish and does show some wear to the one of the tops-see photos. We would love to see th...
Wood
19th Century Pair of Chests Louis XVI with Inset Marble Top
Located in Madison, MS
Beautiful Pair of Louis XVI chests in dark mahogany wood stain with an inset marble top. Each chest has 3 drawers and original hardware that are ring pulls. The ring is a beaded desi...
Marble
Remarkable Italian Trapezoidal Bamboo Chest by Vivai del Sud - Pair Available
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
There is a match pair of these examples available. An unforgettable, graphic sculptural commode by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani for Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1975.
Brass
$32,000 / set
Pair of Large Italian Chests of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
This impressive pair features three spacious drawers and stands on tall feet with gilded brass profiles. Each chest is flanked by ebonized columns with gilded bases and capitals, whi...
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical style leather wrapped chest of drawers
By Kreiss
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of leather-wrapped statement chests with Neoclassical-Empire style busts, customized exclusively for THE TASTEMAKER SHOPPE. A chalky paint and lime wax-finish was applied to dra...
Metal
Pair 1970s Katline Macassar Nightstands Adalberto Caraceni for Modernindustria
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1970s Italian modern Katline Macassar nightstands designed by Adalberto Caraceni for Modernindustria, each featuring an open shelf and drawer with gold plated brass handle.
Brass
Pristine Pair Drexel Heritage Block Front French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pristine Pair of Drexel Heritage Block Front French Country Fruitwood Chest of Drawers. All drawers open and close flawlessly. Dimensions: 34" in width, 19" in depth and 31" in hei...
Fruitwood
Pair of Mid-Century style Grey Night Stands or Chest of Drawers
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Mid Century style night stands or Commodes with gray glass and brass frame and legs.
Art Glass
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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