$5,595 / set
Pair Bespoke Three Drawer Walnut Chests
Located in Troy, MI
New and custom made for us in England, this pair of three drawer chests is made of walnut. Veneer fronts have subtle herringbone pattern.
Brass
$9,900 / set
Pair of Walnut Antique Belgium Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of walnut antique Belgium chests. The chests are in the original condition.
Brass
$2,350 / set
Louis XVI Style Walnut Bombe Chests, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Walnut Bombe Chests of Drawers, each with two long drawers on cabriole legs. 24" H x 31" W x 16.5" D.
Brass
$22,800 / set
Pair Of Biedermeier Style Dark Walnut Chests
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning pair of bookmatched walnut veneer three drawer chests shown with chamfered front edges finishing on high angled and tapered legs and adorned with black shield shaped esc...
Walnut
Pair French Bedside Chests Antique Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of French Walnut Bedside Cabinets. These Cabinets Stand Upon Elegant Shaped Legs. One Cabinet Features 3 x oak Lined Drawers. The 2nd Cabinet Features 1 x Oak Lined Drawer and a...
Oak, Walnut
$2,500 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern chests have three drawers ensuring plenty of space of storage.
Walnut
Pair of Antique French Figured Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French figured walnut bedside chests, dating from around the 1930’s.
Walnut
$7,782 / item
Pair of Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pull handles and raised on square tapered l...
Wood
$12,358 / item
Pair French Walnut Bombe Commode Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair French Louis XV revival bombe shaped parquet de versailles commode chests of three drawers of small proportions, with gilt bronze ormolu mounts cast as male and female he...
Walnut
$16,500 / set
Pair of Edward Wormley Rosewood and Walnut Chests
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American mid-century 7-drawer chest with graduated drawer sizing, thin plywood drawer pulls on the sides of each drawer front, all in rosewood and walnut veneer, resting on f...
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Walnut and Pearwood Veneered Marquetry Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of walnut and pear-wood, veneered, marquetry 3 drawer commodes on tapered legs. Floral medallion details. From the area of Naples.
Pearwood, Walnut
Pair Antique Italian Walnut Bombe Chests, Circa 1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique Italian walnut bombe chests, circa 1920's.
Walnut
Large Pair 19th Century Italian Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of 19th Century of three drawer chests finishing on straight and tapered legs in a beautiful dark book-matched walnut veneer on pine with simple brass pulls and escutcheo...
Walnut
$2,149 / set
Excellent Pair Burr Walnut Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair of oak lined four drawer Queen Anne style chests of drawers with brushing slides, brass handles, in excellent overall home ready condition. 29" high 24" wide 15" depth ...
Burl
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.
Walnut
Pair of English Walnut Veneered Chests with Brushing Slides
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of English chests of drawers, each constructed with a pull-out brushing slide above a drawer configuration designed in the traditional two-over-two format.
Brass
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.
Satinwood, Walnut
A fine pair of George 11 burled walnut chests
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 18th century English burled walnut George 11 period chests
Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Burl Walnut Semainier Chests
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Louis XVI style semainier chests, each with five drawers accented with decorative brass ring pulls, spectacular wood grain veneered molded tops with front turret corne...
Brass
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.
Walnut
Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique pair of Italian, Lombardy Milanese Ferrarese walnut, burr walnut and ebonized commodes, or bedside chests crafted in Milan, circa 1780 in date.
Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century French Walnut Inlaid Chests, Circa 1955
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Mid-Century walnut inlaid 3-drawer chests.
Walnut
Antique Pair Venetian Walnut and Giltwood Commodes Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique pair of Italian Venetian walnut and giltwood serpentine bombe' commodes, dating from the late 19th century. These three-drawer bombe' commodes are craf...
Walnut, Giltwood
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Bedside Chests, Three Drawers, 1960, Solid
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Walnut Bedside Chest of Drawers These are wonderful little bedside chests, they each have 3 long drawers and at the top 2 small drawers The drawers have brass fittings an...
Walnut
Pair of 17th Century William & Mary Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A Near-Matching Pair of 17th century English William & Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers.
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
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style dressers, chests of drawers, or bedside chests By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Each measures: 35"W x 19"D x 26"H.
Brass
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.
Walnut, Satinwood
Pair of 1960s Italian Walnut Diminutive Bombe Chests, End Tables or Nightstands
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant Venetian 3 drawer Rococo style bombe chests / commodes perfect for bedside or a living room.
Brass
$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests.
Brass
Pair of Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Walnut Three Drawer Chests
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut commodes / chests with three drawers and round brass drawer handles resting on bracket-shaped bases with four legs.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Chests in Walnut with Rectangular Polished Nickel Pulls
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Art Deco chests crafted in rich book matched walnut, featuring sleek rectangular polished nickel pulls and striking spherical floating glass ball detailing, American, circa...
Nickel
Heritage Regency Walnut Drawers Chests Night Tables, circa 1950s, a Pair
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Pair of regency bachelor chests, night tables by Heritage Furniture.
Brass
Pair of Walnut Chest of Drawers by Henredon in High Gloss Finish
By Henredon
Located in North York, ON
This striking pair of Henredon walnut chests features a sophisticated two-tone high-gloss finish, combining rich warm walnut drawer fronts with a sleek black lacquered exterior.
Brass
$9,800Sale Price / set|23% Off
A Pair of Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers and Nickel Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
This asymmetrically partitioned chest of drawers is a good example of Hungarian Art Deco and early post-war design. The Hungarians were experts in working with wood veneer ever since...
Nickel
Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957.
Steel
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut 3 Drawer Chest, Pair
By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Greta Grossman for Glenn of California midcentury walnut 3 drawer chest - pair Each chest measures: 32.75 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inches high We take our photos in a controlled ligh...
Brass
Pair Of Italian Bleached Empire Chest Of Drawers With Walnut Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Viterbo, VT
Pair of Empire dressers hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using book-matched walnut veneer as decoration. The pair follows the general lines of the empire style, with the top ...
Walnut
pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical Walnut, Giltwood and marble chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Gilt Metal and Giltwood commodes/end tables.
Marble
Pair of Leather and Walnut Chests Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of chests in walnut with leather wrapped baseboards and blond handles.
Walnut
Pair of Edward Wormley Mid-Century Walnut and Leather 7-Drawer Chests
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century 7-drawer chests with walnut veneer, and drawers in graduating size with thin plywood drawer pulls on the sides of each drawer front, resting on a brown l...
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Iron and Walnut Chests Designed by Donald Knorr for Vista
By Donald Knorr
Located in Stamford, CT
A great example of California Mid-Century Modern design. Designed by Donald Knorr for Vista. Steel armitures painted black supPorting walnut chests.
Walnut
$11,500 / set
Pair John Widdicomb Chests
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Pair John Widdicomb Walnut and Brass Chests. The chests are walnut with four pull-out drawers.
Brass
PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN HARDWWOOD & WALNUT MARBLE TOPPED TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of vintage Tarocco Alberto di Giorgio tallboy chests of drawers with Walnut frames, Rosewo...
Marble
18th Century Pair of Italian Inlaid Walnut Chests of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in Brescia, IT
The Italian exquisite craftsmanship finds in these pieces one of the best expressions. Every part of these pieces of furniture, are finely handcrafted and a series of precious woods ...
Pearwood, Walnut
Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of modern linen chest, nightstands, dressers, walnut, custom American.
Linen
Stunning Restored Pair of Walnut Chests by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of chests designed by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960.
Walnut
PAIR OF ANTiQUE ESTATE MADE BOW FRONTED 168.5CM WALNUT TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of exquisite quality extra large Bow Fronted Walnut Tallboy Chests of Drawers that were es...
Walnut
Italian Empire Style Walnut Chest of Drawers, 19th Century, One of a Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scale Italian Empire period three drawer chest with beautiful figural walnut veneers, and having original gilt bronze hardware.
Bronze
Pair of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Ormolu, and Brass Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. walnut, ormolu, and brass chests.
Brass, Ormolu
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 of Tall Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers, Lamp Wine Occasional End Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian tall chests of drawers in walnut A very good looking well made and functional pair of drawers, ideally suited as...
Walnut
American Designer, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced in the US, 1940s.
Walnut
Fine Pair of Italian Marquetry Inlaid Burr Walnut Bedside Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very decorative pair of Burr Walnut, Italian Marquetry inlaid Bombe bedside table sized chests A very good looking and well made pair of vintage bom...
Satinwood, Walnut
$17,900 / set
Conant Ball, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Conant Ball
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed and produced by Conant Ball, USA, 1950s.
Walnut
$11,900 / set
Mel Smilow, Chests of Drawers, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut chests of drawers designed by Mel Smilow and produced by Smilow-Thielle, USA, 1950s.
Walnut
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl
Located in Cesena, FC
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl and flamed walnut, with a patina.
Nutwood
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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