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 lacquer.
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Pair of Commodes with Gothic Arches, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of commodes crafted from walnut and burl veneer, featuring chamfered corners, a straight profiled base, and three drawers. Decorative Gothic-style pointed arch appliqués...
Walnut, Burl
A pair of industrial chests of drawers, Italy 1930.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Italian industrial square chests of drawers, made out of painted iron sheet of green color with laminated wood shelf plank and 4 wheels. Italy 1930 ca.
Iron
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
$16,000 / set
Pair Of Large English Faux Bois Apothecary Chests
Located in Essex, MA
Each with multi drawers with glass handles. Gold labels and lower fold down cabinets. Ebonized base and outer case. Michael Kittredge II. Amherst ,Mass.
Oak, Pine
Pair of Mid 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Bedside Commodes
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Exceptional and Very Rare Pair of Mid 18th-Century George III Period Flamed Mahogany Tray-Top Bedside Commodes An exceptional and very rare matching pair of mid 18th century Georg...
Mahogany
$9,560 / 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
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Bachelor Four Drawer Chests Dressers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Walnut
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 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 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 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 green paint with an attractive aged patina, allowing the warm ton...
Brass
$3,304Sale 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 Mel Smilow Walnut Three-Drawer Chests, USA, 1960s
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional example of American mid-century modern design by one of its most refined makers.
Walnut
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
$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
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
$7,427Sale 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. Each cabinet has a thick oak top and pine frame with three graduating smooth running drawers to each. Each dr...
Pine, Paint
$12,500 / set
Pair of Bleached 5 Drawers Bachelor Chests by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached bachelor chests by Baker.
Walnut
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 Italian mid 18th century Walnut and marble commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Italian mid 18th century Louis XVI Period Walnut, Tulipwood and white Carrara marble commodes.
Marble
1950s John Stuart French Blue Painted Neoclassical Style Chests -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1950s John Stuart French blue painted neo-classical style chests. The base is mahogany. They are marked and have dovetail construction. They have been recently pain...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Commodes
Located in Ibiza, Spain
This pair of Mid-Century Modern style Italian commodes showcases a classic design from the 1950s, featuring solid wood construction accented with brass. Each commode is elegantly des...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Style Wood and Brass Italian Pair of Commodes
By Gio Ponti
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of chests of drawers in Gio Ponti style. Made of solid wood structure covered in brass. Our main target is customer satisfaction, so we include in the price for this item profe...
Brass
Pair of Small Rosewood Jewelry Chests by Henning Koch #1
By CFC Silkeborg, Henning Korch
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henning Koch Manufacturer: Silkeborg Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 17.75″ wide x 12″ deep x 23.75″ tall
Rosewood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Mid 20th Century Leather Covered Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
This handsome and elegant pair of large-scale chests of drawers are covered in leather with tooled gilt diamond pattern decoration.
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Italian Neo-Classical Hand Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of vintage Italian neo-classical hand painted chests. Featuring a beautiful pale blue patina and a pretty floral like design. Creates a light and airy look. So pretty!!
Wood
1960s Frantisek Mezulanik Pair of Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Mezulanik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Birch finish
Wood
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Chest of Drawers, Nightstands
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These are mahogany and feature 5 drawers, 2 smaller than the other three. Make great nightstands or banking an entr...
Mahogany
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 White Fine Furniture Teak Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid Century White Furniture Teak Side Chests of Drawers , bedside tables, nightstands.
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of solid maple chest of drawers designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon, part of the iconic Planner Group Series.
Aluminum
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Chest or Dresser Pair Available
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Modern chest or dresser, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. This chest is currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice...
Metal
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...
Brass
$2,269 / 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
Vintage MCM Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers - a Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your home with this stunning pair of American-style Vintage Mid-Century Modern Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chest of Drawers.
Metal
Pair of Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Style Green Glass Bedside Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant pair of Contemporary Italian commodes or bedside tables. Covered with chocolate brown glass.
Glass, Wood
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome pair of Italian bedside chests, born in the mid 20th century, in a distressed rustic finish, fitted with one open shelf, over two drawers, having hanging scrolled pulls, r...
Wood
Pair Italian Venetian Satinwood Inlaid Walnut Serpentine Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of vintage Italian Venetian-style walnut Serpentine Side Chests / nightstands featuring serpentine fronts, banded inlay, and three drawers. Measure is 25" in width x 13" in d...
Walnut, Satinwood
Striking Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Black Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful restored pair of black lacquer Campaign style bachelor chests by Henredon, circa 1975. Expertly crafted mahogany construction with handsome solid brass hardware marking t...
Brass
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. Mastercraft consistently produced some of the most coveted cutting...
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.
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
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The pair of commodes, designed by L.A. Studio, feature an original structure dating back to the 1950s, crafted from solid wood and adorned with colored Murano glass. Brass handles an...
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5911 Gentleman’s Chests Original Finish
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The contrasting wood tones—warm drawer fronts set within darker mahogany cases—add depth and sophistication, while the slender, brass capped legs lend an elevated, lightened profile ...
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 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
Rare Pair of Decorator Mid-Century Modern 3-Drawer Dressers by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern decorator signed dressers or bachelor chests by James Mont.
Birch
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers These are wonderful little chests, they appear to have 3 drawers to the front, the bottom 2 drawer fronts have a combined fall fr...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass and Brass Pair of Italian Commodes
By L.A. Studio
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Designed by L.A. Studio, this pair of commodes combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Crafted in Italy, each commode features an original solid wood structure from th...
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 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
$31,000 / set
Pair of Italian Chests in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian chests in the manner of Gio Ponti. Has the original brass handles and brass sabots. Chest has three pull-out drawers.
Mahogany, Maple
Mid-Century Modern Style Solid Wood and Colored Glass Pair of Italian Sideboards
Located in Madrid, ES
Midcentury style pair of Italian sideboards. Original structure from 50S made of solid wood covered with colored Murano glass. Handles and legs made of brass. Every item LA Studio o...
Brass
Striking Restored Pair of Vintage Henredon Campaign Chests in Cream Lacquer
By Henredon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful restored pair of cream lacquer Campaign style bachelor chests by Henredon, circa 1975. Expertly crafted mahogany construction with handsome solid brass hardware marking t...
Mahogany
Pair Pierre Cardin for Roche Bobois Low Chests, c 1980s
By Roche Bobois, Pierre Cardin
Located in Norwalk, CT
These glamorous low cabinets by Pierre Cardin feature gold washed brass with opalescent lacquered shell detail. The main body of the chests are finished in high gloss lacquer. The la...
Brass
Pair of Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid-Century Walnut 4-Drawer Bach
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century walnut bachelor's chests with four drawers in descending size with curved wooden drawer handles resting on tapered cylindrical legs.
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Three Drawers Narrow Chests End Side Tables
By John Stuart, Knoll
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
Pair of Elegant James Mont Cerused Custom Cabinet /Nightstand Chests
By James Mont
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of oak cerused James Mont petite three-drawer chest / nightstand cabinets with original bronze finish ring.
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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