Barbara Barry for Baker Modern Dark Mahogany Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of modern three-drawer mahogany bachelor chests or large nightstands By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 32"W x 22"D x 27"H.
Mahogany
Large Chest Designed by Oscar Stonorov & Willo Von Moltke for Moma Exhibit
By Oscar Stonorov and Willo von Moltke
Located in Stamford, CT
Organic design in Home Furnishings, Noyes, p. 22-25. This chest was produced in bleached walnut and designed in three sections consisting of central hinged doors with shelved and tie...
Walnut
Sold|$5,400
Pair of Three-Drawer Faux Bamboo Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of three drawer rattan nightstands or chests with a lush tropical ambiance that is modern yet warm.
TH Robsjohn Gibbings Chests for Widdicomb in Mahogany Cane Handles & Brass Legs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning matched pair of three drawer low chests designed by one of the masters of 20th-century modernism, TH Robsjohn Gibbings.
Brass
Henredon 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands with Brass Hardware, Pair
By Henredon
Located in Miami, FL
Henredon 3 drawer chests nightstands with brass hardware - Pair Offered for sale is a pair of Henredon three-drawer chests with brass hardware that can be used as chests or nights...
Brass
Sold|$16,250
Directoire Style Commodes by Maison Jansen, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A sensational pair of Maison Jansen three-drawer bachelor chests, circa 1940s, are a modern heirloom in the making!
Brass
Pair of Swedish 1830s Gustavian Commodes with Reeded Motifs and Canted Sides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish late Gustavian three-drawer chests with dentil molding, reeded motifs and canted side posts from the first half of the 19th century.
Wood
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, Greek Key
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Chests or Nightstands, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th/20th Century Stunning pair of three drawer chests, commodes or nightstands having a Sw...
Wood
Sold|$1,600
Pair of Kent Coffey Bachelors Chests
By Kent-Coffey
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bleached mahogany three-drawer Bachelors chests designed by Kent Coffey.
Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Danish Dressers Chests of Drawers
By Finn Juhl
Located in West Hartford, CT
Lovely pair of midcentury Danish teak three-drawer chests dressers.
Teak
Pair of Classic Widdicomb Chests in Walnut, circa 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic three-drawer Widdicomb chests, circa 1950s attributed to T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings.
Walnut
Beautiful Restored Pair of Vintage Tortoiseshell Bamboo and Cane Small Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible pair of restored Organic three-drawer small chests circa, 1980.
Bamboo, Cane, Mahogany
Pr. High Style Silver Gilt Bachelors Chests by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and sophisticated pair of Hollywood Regency three drawer Bachelors Chests, in silver gilt finish, with upholstered drawer fronts.
Upholstery, Giltwood
Sold|$5,850
Pair of Midcentury Asian Modern Nightstands
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of nightstands or three-drawer chests beautifully crafted with well grained walnut in a clean modern form.
Vintage Pair of Hickory White End Tables/Night Stands
By Hickory White
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and functional vintage pair of three (3) drawer chests by Hickory White.
Brass
Sold|$9,000
Exceptional Pair Three Drawer Chests
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely three-drawer chests in mahogany with striking brass pulls
Brass
Sold|$8,800
Handsome Pair Mid-Century Chests
By White Manufacturing Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair three-drawer chests in walnut and walnut veneers, attractively detailed with brass pulls and accents; the upper two drawers with interior dividers; marked "White Fine Furniture"
Walnut
Sold|$10,800
Pair of Three Drawer Chests
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Swedish three-drawer chests, circa 1820, with canted corners and fluted corner posts.
Wood
Sold|$6,500
Pair of Three-Drawer Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of three-drawer chests or large nightstands with translucent medium walnut finish, circa 1950.
Walnut
Sold|$7,600
Pair of Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of commodes in the Gustavian Style, Sweden, circa 1870. Shaped tops, canted corners, and dentil molding. Brass hardware.
Wood
Sold|$1,950
Pair Of Three Drawer Low Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of three drawer chests with brass legs
Brass
Sold|$1,950
Pair Of Three Drawer Low Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of three drawer low chests with brass legs
Brass
Sold|$825
Pair of Custom Three Drawer Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Custom Three Drawer Chests with lucite pulls and linen finish
Sold|$3,600
Pair of Oak Three Drawer Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of three drawer oak chests, the top drawer having white melamine face.
Oak
Sold|$1,950
Pair Of Three Drawer Low Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 3 drawer low chests
Wood
Sold|$9,600
Pair of Talis Three Drawer Chest
Located in Kensington, MD
Original Modern design, by Robert Sheilds, versatile Three Drawer Chest with sleek hardware.
View our complete collection @ www.hollisandknight.com
Hardwood, Lacquer
Pair of 1940s Three Drawer Chests
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of chests of drawers in mahogany, with semitranslucent white finish. Single wooden center pulls with strong and well- proportioned handles that compliment the ogee framing of ...
Mahogany
Pair of Robsjohn Gibbings Three Drawer Chests
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb pair of three drawer chests designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, and dating to 1950.
Sold|$2,100
Pair of Kent Coffey Three Drawer Chests
Located in Southfield, MI
Kent Coffey pair of three drawer chests from their "Sequence" line, dating to 1960.
Nickel
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Renzo Rutili Three Drawer Chests
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture 3-drawer chests.
Sold|$26,000 / set
Pair of Paul Evans Three-Drawer Chests
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dramatic pair of signed Paul Evans Cityscape chests of drawers. They are elaborately fashioned with a geometric melange of chromed steel rectangles.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Black Three Drawer Chests by Kroehler
Located in New York, NY
A pair of ebonized three drawer chests by Kroehler with applied chrome bracket fittings on two lower drawers.
Wood
Pair of Stunning Inlaid Brass Three Drawer Chests
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite pair of three drawer chests/commodes with graphic design and brass inlays.
Brass
Pair of Clifford Pascoe Three-Drawer Chests, 1950
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Hudson, NY
Restored. Warm toned walnut wood. Nice simple design. Interesting push-in handles in lighter colored wood. Few scuffs and 1 top has a small indent.
Walnut
Sold|$8,900 / set
Pair of Ebonized and Cerused Oak Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of ebonized and cerused oak three drawer chests, circa 1940s.
Wood, Oak
Pair Of Mid C Three-drawer Chests, Exciting Shape
Located in Atlanta, GA
PAIR OF MID C THREE-DRAWER CHESTS, EXCITING SHAPE AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE HAVE A VERY LARGE INVENTORY ON OUR WEBSITE TO VISIT GO TO WWW.PARCMONCEAU.COM
American of Martinsville Pair of Three-Drawer Chests, 1960
By American of Martinsville
Located in Hudson, NY
All restored. Signed. Walnut. Darker color with variations throughout the wood. Few scuffs and scratches, but overall condition very nice.
Walnut
Rare Rway Three Drawer Chest in Cream Lacquer - Pair Available
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome, modern three (3) drawer chest by Rway. Restored in cream lacquer.
Wood
Pair Graduated Three Drawer Chests by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of graduated three drawer chests with brass pulls, raised on a Chinese base by T.H.
Walnut
Pair of American Modern Parchment Three-Drawer Chests, Gilbert Rhode
By Aldo Tura
Located in Hollywood, FL
The rectangular top above three drawers with recessed handles with curved plinth on curving splayed legs.
Parchment Paper, Wood
Pair of 19th Century George III Mahogany Three-Drawer Low Chests
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 19th c. George III mahogany three-drawer low chests.
Mahogany
Pair of Graduated Three Drawer Chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of graduated three drawer chests with brass pulls, raised on a Chinese base by T.H.
Brass
Good Pair of Rosewood French Louis XVI Style Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Darwen, GB
A good pair of rosewood French Louis XVI style three-drawer chests with serpentine marble tops.
Sold|$2,800
Pair of Three Drawer Dressers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This classic pair of walnut dressers sit on a slightly inverted pedestal and feature columnar, stainless steel drawer pulls. Each of the three drawers is set off by an inverted black...
Steel
Sold|$4,200
Pair of Three Drawer Commodes
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of commodes featuring three drawers each with geometric squares on drawer fronts. Finished in high gloss white lacquer inside and out and the drawers currently have push-latch o...
Wood
Sold|$8,400
Pair of Mahogany Three Drawer Dressers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mahogany Low Three-drawer Dressers or Nightstands with chrome three ring pulls circa 1940
Chrome
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for John Widdicomb Lacquered Three-Drawer Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Miami, FL
Great as elegant bedside tables or storage chests or everyday chests of drawers. Sold as a pair.
Nickel
Sold|$1,950
Pair Painted 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Newly painted in a swedish grey, a pair of three drawer chests. French Continental style.
A Pair of Three Drawer Drexal Commodes
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Three Drawer Drexal Commodes
Pair of Italian Walnut Three Drawer Commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Walnut Three Drawer Commodes
Pair Of Three Drawer Italian Walnut Commodini
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 18th c. Three drawer commodini with marquetry inlay on drawers. Walnut with yew inlay.
Wood
Pair of Vintage White Lacquer Three-Drawer Commodes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of vintage white lacquer three-drawer commodes with silvered metal drawer pulls.
Pair of Kittinger-Designed Three-Drawer Commodes, 1950s
By Kittinger
Located in London, GB
A pair of Kittinger designed three-drawer commodes stamped USA, 1950s.
Pair of Vintage White Lacquer, Three Drawer Commodes
Located in Water Mill, NY
Attractive pair of vintage white lacquer three drawer commodes with ring handles and chrome trim.
A Stunning Pair of Lacquered Three Drawer Commodes
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Pair of Lacquered Three Drawer Commodes originally from The Eden Rock Hotel Miami. Now interpreted by Talisman Circa 1980s/90s
Pair of 19th Century Italian Walnut Three-Drawer Commodini
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 19th century Italian walnut three-drawer commodini with three drawers.
A Pair of Stunning Lacquered Three Drawer Commodes 1980s
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Pair of Grey Lacquered Three Drawer Commodes originally from The Eden Roc Hotel Miami circa 1980s/90s, Talisman Edition
Lacquer
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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