$4,163 / set
H 45.48 in W 17.52 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Art Nouveau bedside tables by Vittorio Valabrega with marble shelves
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Art Nouveau Bedside Tables – Attributed to Vittorio Valabrega, Italy circa 1900 Provenance
Marble
$7,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.5 in W 44.25 in D 17.25 in
Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated Venetian Commodes Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare and important pair of 18th century Venetian commodes exemplifies the artistry and
Walnut
$7,800 / set
H 34.38 in W 42 in D 19 in
Pair of Venetian Glass and Gilt Matching Commodes or Dressers from Europe
Located in Highwood, IL
found this pair of very unusual Venetian clad chests in this very dark and rich red colour palette
Gold, Gold Leaf
$16,500 / set
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 15.25 in
pair of Genovese 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut, Ormolu and marble commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most decorative pair of Genovese 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut, Ormolu and
Marble, Ormolu
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
Pine
$12,900 / set
H 31 in W 44.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Early 20th C. Olive Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Commodes
Located in North Miami, FL
These rare olive wood veneer patchwork commodes in a waxed natural finish, provide ample storage with two large bottom drawers and 2 smaller upper drawers. The olive wood has been s...
Olive
$4,716Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33 in W 48.75 in D 20.75 in
Fine Pair Crackle Paint Decorated Creme and Marble Top French Louis XV Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine pair of French Louis XV style commodes exudes timeless elegance and charm, beautifully
Belgian Black Marble
$15,000 / set
H 32 in W 15 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Venetian Foliage Painted One Drawer Cabinet Commodes Tapered Legs C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Venetian Neoclassical foliage painted one drawer commodes with original brass pulls
Brass
$48,000 / set
H 35 in W 48 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Antique, Walnut and Fruitwood Veneered Commodes From the Lombardy Region
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully finished, hand-carved, veneered and inlaid, two drawer, c. 1800 Northern Italian
Brass
Pair of Industrial Chests of Drawers, Italy, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Italian industrial chests of drawers made out of wood and iron. Italy 1930 ca.
Metal
Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry
Wood
Pair Italian Glass Brass Mondrian Style Cabinets or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair Italian mid-century modern colored glass and brass veneered cabinets or chests
Brass
Pair of Italian Baroque Burled Walnut Chests of Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of late 19th century Italian chests or commodinis made of burled walnut in the
Walnut
Pair of Italian Louis XVI Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
The bedside chest adds 18th-century European elegance to your bedroom. This two-drawer nightstand
Wood
$1,995 / set
H 20.5 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Pair Scandinavian Modern Style Italian Cherry Bedside Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Scandinavian Modern Style Italian Cherry Bedside Table. Steam bent cherry wraps around
Cherry
$1,117Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 28.75 in D 13 in
Italian Hand Carved Walnut Bombe Chests Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of hand carved walnut Italian bombe chests nightstands with drawers. The Rococo cast brass
Walnut
Pair of Painted Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic Painted bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian
Wood
$5,800 / set
H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 15 in
Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Burl Walnut Bombé Chests A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo-Style Bombé Chests, beautifully crafted in burled walnut
Wood, Burl
$5,850 / set
H 26.97 in W 68.9 in D 18.51 in
Modernist Pair of Walnut and Brass Chests of Drawers, Italy, 1965
By Ico Parisi
Located in Dronten, NL
A refined and highly versatile matching pair of Italian modernist chests of drawers, attributed to
Brass
$11,500
H 32.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair of 20th Century Black-White Italian Pinewood Chests, Antique Tuscan Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of black and white antique Italian chests, crafted in the Arte Povera tradition from hand
Wood, Pine
$14,950 / set
H 30 in W 28.4 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Italian Pair Mondrian Style Blue Green Yellow Chests / End Tables
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable modern graphic pair of geometric Pop Art design two-drawer bedside tables
Brass
$19,800 / set
H 36.75 in W 27.5 in D 15 in
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Chests/Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and very unique pair of Italian 18th century Louis XIV st. Walnut chests/side tables
Bronze
$14,950 / item
H 30 in W 28.4 in D 15.75 in
Contemporary Italian Pair Mondrian Style Blue Green Yellow Chests / End Tables
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary customizable modern graphic pair of geometric Pop Art design two-drawer bedside tables
Brass
$22,000 / set
H 39 in W 47 in D 22.75 in
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Parquetry And Marquetry Bow Front Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted pair of bow front chests with pink marble conforming tops. The fronts with two
Marble, Brass
$16,500 / set
H 24 in W 26 in D 20 in
Italian Geometric Pair Postmodern Yellow Green Cream Gray Glass & Brass Chests
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
handmade in Italy, with the purpose of anchoring individuality through Art in a functional piece
Brass
$16,500 / set
H 24 in W 26 in D 20 in
Italian Geometric Pair Postmodern Yellow Green Cream Gray Glass & Brass Chests
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
handmade in Italy, with the purpose of anchoring individuality through Art in a functional piece
Brass
$3,450 / set
H 33.75 in W 14.5 in D 19.75 in
Pair of Italian 18th Century Walnut Bedside Chests with Carved Fluted Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut bedside chests from the 18th century with carved fluted drawer, single
Walnut
$3,500
H 27 in W 23 in D 12.5 in
Antique Italian Louis XV Style Bombe Chest Of Drawers Nightstand Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of Italian antique matched kingwood nightstands. circa 1920 Finely hand-crafted in Italy in
Breccia Marble
$2,495 / set
H 27.75 in W 30 in D 17.75 in
John Widdicomb Italian Rococo Louis XV Cream Lacquered Bedside Chests, Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Rococo Louis XV style bombay commodes or nightstands By John Widdicomb
Brass
$2,995 / set
H 22.5 in W 24.75 in D 17.75 in
Pair Mid Century Italian Tiger Wood Bedside Chests with Brass Tipped Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1960s pair of Italian bedside chests in a dark tiger wood with pull down compartment drawer
Brass
$9,400 / set
H 41.34 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Antique Italian Pair of Marble-Top Bedside Tables and Chest of Drawers
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FE96 Art Nouveau antique Italian pair marble top bedside tables and chest of Drawers with
Walnut, Burl
$6,160 / set
H 30.75 in W 18 in D 10 in
A Pair of Antique Italian Walnut Bow-Front Side Chests from the 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of small-sized, raised side chests with bowed fronts from the late 18th century
Wood
Pair of Italian Post-War Gio Ponti Low Chest or End Tables
By Gio Ponti
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Post-War design low rectangular burl walnut low chest or end tables with two
Walnut
$3,911 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.28 in D 13.78 in
FINE PAiR OF ANTIQUE 1880 ITALIAN MARBLE TOP BOMBE NIGHTSTAND SIDE TABLE CHEST
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique circa 1880 Italian Serpentine fronted Bombe side table chests with Marble tops Please note the
Marble
Pair of Venetian Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940s painted Venetian chest of drawers. Measurements: 30″ height, 30″ wide, 18
$2,155 / set
H 25.13 in W 31.25 in D 18.75 in
Italian White Lacquered Bombay Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Bombay chest commodes or nightstands Italy, 20th century White
Brass
1980s Mirrored Chests of Drawers or Nightstands - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian mirrored chests of drawers or nightstands in the Hollywood Regency style, made in
Chrome
$17,500 / set
H 27.5 in W 21 in D 11.5 in
pair of Genovese 19th century Kingwood, Tulipwood and marble side tables/chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of Genovese 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood and
Marble, Ormolu
$12,500 / set
H 30 in W 44 in D 22 in
Pair of Washed Oak White Marble Tops 5 Drawers Bachelor Chests Dressers MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Bloomingdale's
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian Washed Oak White Marble Tops 5 Drawers Bachelor Chests Dressers for Bloomingdale's
Marble
$16,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 15.75 in
pair of Tuscan 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Gilt side table/chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most charming pair of Tuscan 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, ebonized
Metal
$6,300 / set
H 28.5 in W 17.5 in D 13 in
Antique Italian Bow-Front Side Cabinets, Wood Inlay, 18th Century Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
chests are raised upon cabriole style feet. This petite pair of antique Italian side chests would work
Wood
$6,160 / set
H 34.75 in W 32.25 in D 11.75 in
Petite Pair Italian Wooden Console Cabinets w/Egg n Dart Trim & Recessed Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
vintage pair of chests from Italy are each adorn with a recessed panel design throughout their bodies. An
Wood
$2,965 / set
H 25 in W 33.25 in D 19.5 in
Century Furniture White Lacquered Bombe Form Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian Provincial style bombe chests or nightstands By Century Furniture
Brass
Italian Rococo Style Walnut Commodes, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Italian Rococo Style Bombe Commodes crafted from richly grained burl walnut, each with a
Walnut
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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