Pair of Small Italian Florentine Yellow Floral Painted Bombe Commode Side Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage petite Italian Florentine / Venetian yellow painted bombe commodes / bedside tables
Wood, Paint
Pair of Campaign Campaigner Laquered Nightstands Chrome Chests Side Tables End
By Campaigner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Newly laquered white gloss Campaign nightstands by Campaigner with chrome hardware. Minor imperfections to newly laquered finish. Matching dresser available. Other colors available. ...
Chrome
Pair of Sarreid Brass-Clad Chests Use as End Tables or Nightstands
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage pair of Hollywood Regency Sarreid brass clad three drawer chests, with copper nail heads
Brass
Pair Baker Bow Front Faux Bamboo 5 Drawers Ring Pulls Bachelor Chests Dresser
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Pair of Baker Bow Front Faux Bamboo 5 Drawers Ring Pulls Bachelor Chests
Brass
Pair of Chin Hua Two-Drawer Chests by Ray Sabota for Century Furniture
By Century Furniture, Raymond Sabota
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of nightstands from the 1970s Chin Hua collection designed by Raymond Karl Sobota for Century
Brass
Pair of Bamboo and Pencil Reed Nightstands by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Regency style Bachelor chests or Nightstands. Made by Baker Furniture
Bamboo, Reed
Sold|$4,200
Pair of Regency Style Chests
By John Stuart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of John Stuart Regency style chests in nice as found vintage condition. There are minor
Wood
Sold|$7,200 / set
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency style chest of drawers that feature concave fronts and original carrara
Carrara Marble, Brass
Sold|$5,200
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Chests
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Dorothy Draper designed Chests in nice restored condition. There are minor
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Drexel Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pair of Hollywood Regency Style Drexel Chests
Sold|$27,000 / set
Pair of English Regency Satin Birch Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century English Regency satin birch five drawer chests.
Birch
Sold|$1,795
Pair of French Regency Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of French Regency chests. Wonderful original condition.
Wood
Sold|$2,775 / set
Pair of Antique Regency Chest of Drawers
By The Hill-Rom Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1920s antique Regency-style pair of chest of drawers is made from mahogany wood that has been
Brass
Sold|$4,900 / set
Pair of Hand -Painted Regency Style Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The pair are hand-painted and adorned with dramatic dolphin motif drawer handles as well as dolphin
Metal
Sold|$8,600
Pair of Lacquered Hollywood Regency Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of linen white lacquer three drawer chests with Rococo style pulls
Pair of Hollywood Regency-Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1950s Hollywood Regency-style chest of drawers is made of wood ebonized in a deep
Brass, Wire
Pair of Regency mahogany bedside chests of drawers/ commodes
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine Quality pair of late Regency early Victorian mahogany chests of drawers circa 1840 . The
Mahogany
Pair Hollywood Regency White Lacquer Chests Nightstands
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice pair of vintage 1950's 4 drawer chests with beautiful large drawer handles and
Pair of Hollywood Regency White Lacquer Bombay Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century pair of bombay chests professionally lacquered in white with brass pulls. Attractive
Outstanding Pair of Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Chests
Located in Hudson, NY
a rare pair of vintage 1940's Mahogany Chests with scrolled Leather fronts by Grosfeld House. these
Mahogany, Leather
Exceptional Pair of Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Chests
Located in Hudson, NY
a rare pair of vintage 1940's Mahogany Chests with scroll edge leather fronts by Grosfeld House
Mahogany, Leather
Dorothy Draper Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Chests
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisitely restored in grey and Silverleaf, these Draper chests are such a regal look.
Silver Leaf
Pair of Tall Regency Style Ebonized Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in New York, NY
Substantial pair of tall side chests. Unusually high and well-constructed. Price is for the pair.
Sold|$5,800
Pair of Baker Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Baker Chests designed by Michael Taylor
Wood
A Pair of Hollywood Regency Chest of Drawers by Harvey Probber
Located in London, GB
91.5cm wide x 45.5cm deep x 94cm high
Sold|$2,600
Pair of Faux Bamboo Chests
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Palm Beach faux bamboo chests painted Breath of Fresh Air BLUE.
Sold|$2,000
Pair of Vintage Kittinger Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Little Rock, AR
A Pair of Signed Kittinger three drawer chests in almost perfect condition - they are that gorgeous
Wood
Sold|$6,495
Pair of Kittinger Mandarin Chests
By Kittinger
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly refinished pair of "Mandarin" commodes made and signed by Kittinger. Each have been
Silver Leaf
Sold|$6,800
Pair of Mahogany Two-Drawer Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany two-drawer chests with brass hardware manufactured by Red Lion, circa 1940.
Brass
Sold|$5,800
Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Chests
By Kittinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Kittinger Greek Key Chests in good as found vintage condition. There are scuffs, scrapes
Wood
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Chests
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of DOROTHY DRAPER Style Chests in nice as found VINTAGE condition. There are minor
Wood
Sold|$5,800
Pair of Dorothy Draper "Imposter" Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Dorothy Draper "Imposter" chests in nice as found vintage condition. There are minor
Wood
Sold|$6,800
Pair Hollywood Regency Dressers
Located in Southampton, NY
Exceptional pair newly refinished satin white lacquered solid mahogany dressers.
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Signed Dorothy Draper Chests by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture, Dorothy Draper
Located in Little Rock, AR
Pair of original Dorothy Draper cherry wood chests with HERITAGE burnish mark in top drawer of each
Cherry
Pair of Baker Chests Designed by Michael Taylor
By Michael Taylor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of baker chests designed by Michael Taylor in good as found vintage condition. There are
Wood
Sold|$22,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie English Regency Commodes
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English commodes in Chinese taste with one door each. These commodes have wonderful lacquer
Gesso, Pine, Lacquer
Sold|$2,595 / set
19th century pair of burr walnut bedside chests commodes
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality Rare pair of late Regency burr walnut bedside commodes . They have a wonderful full
Walnut
Pair of Lacquered Hooker Bombe Chests with Amazing Hardware
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Raleigh, NC
This pair of incredible Hooker chests has curvy lines, spectacular gold hardware, and gorgeous
Sold|$12,795
Pair of Friendly George III Chests
Located in Chamblee, GA
Very rare pair of George III early regency chests. One chests measurements are listed below and the
Mahogany, Rosewood
Pair of Lacquered Chests in the manner of Kittinger
By Kittinger
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of three drawer bachelors chests superbly finished inside and out in high gloss white lacquer
Wood
Sold|$2,321 / set
19th century pair of Victorian bow front bedside chests of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine and rare pair of English 19th century Regency style bow front bedside chests of drawers circa
Mahogany
Pair of 1940s Hollywood Regency Commodes or Nightstands with Brass Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Very chic pair of 1940s pair of commodes with beautiful brass teardrop hardware. The legs are
Wood
PAIR OF HOLLYWOOD REGENCY CORAL CABINETS COMMODES
Located in Miami, FL
WOOD CONSTRUCTION WITH CORAL COLOR PAINT FINISH AND NICKEL PLATED HARDWARE.PRICED FOR THE PAIR.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Elegant Brass Cabinets Commode
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Miami, FL
Wood construction paint white lacquered fin. Pulls and hinges are in brass. Two swing outdoors conceal three pullout drawers. These cabinets are vintage and do show some wear consist...
Pair of Restored Newly Lacquered Regency Dressers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Carved Three Drawer Dressers. Newly Lacquered Gloss white with polished brass pulls.
Wood
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb Lacquered Three-Drawer Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bachelors chests designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the John Widdicomb Furniture
Nickel
Pair Of Regency Period Mahogany Cabinets On Chests
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Pair of Regency period mahogany Cabinets on Chest of very small proportions, the top stiles cross
Mahogany
Sold|$2,100
Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a pair of glam 60's-70's Hollywood Regency chests with faux bamboo decoration and
Pair of Tessellated Bone Nightstands by Enriqué Garcel
By Enrique Garcel
Located in North Miami, FL
Gorgeous pair of Continental style, bone-tiled nightstands with antiqued brass handles, designed by
Brass
Pair of French side cabinet in rosewood style of Maison Jensen circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A pair of French side cabinets rosewood with two drawers Murano gold handles ebonized legs in
Murano Glass, Rosewood
Sold|$3,120
Pair of White Lacquered Kittinger Chests
By Kittinger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of chests lacquered in white with three deep drawers each.
Wood
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Ox Blood Lacquered Campaign Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of three-drawer chests, lacquered ox blood red. Chests feature brass hardware accents and
Brass
1970's Henredon Asian Campaign Chest Nightstands, Pair
By Henredon
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a stunning pair of Henredon, Asian style Campaign chest nightstands. Featuring
Brass
Pair of Maitland Smith Tesselated Stone & Brass Bombe Chests / Night Stands
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Maitland Smith tesselated stone & brass Bombe chests / night stands
Vintage Pair of Faux Bamboo Chests Drawer and Cabinet Side Tables or Nightstands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of mid century faux bamboo cabinets that could easily serve as nightstands or side
Metal
Sold|$9,800
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Commodes
Located in High Point, NC
Exquisite matched pair of Scandinavian two-drawer commodes. Delicate painted finish with gold leaf
Gold Leaf
Pair of Midcentury Italian Burled Wood Two-Drawer Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of midcentury Italian burled wood two-drawer commodes.
Wood
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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