Sold|$10,000 / set
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gold Leafed Chests of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gold Leafed Chests of Drawers. This sleek Mid-Century American made design is finished in a rich espresso walnut satin, with Carrocel Custom...
Gold Leaf
Vintage Pair of Burr Walnut Oyster Veneer Chests of Drawers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage pair of Queen Anne Revival burr walnut oyster veneered chests of drawers, dating from the mid 20th Century. The chests are masterfully crafted from gorg...
Walnut
18th Century, Pair of Italian Walnut Wood Bedside Tables
Located in IT
Pair of Italian walnut wood bedside tables Italy, second half of the 18th century This pair of bedside tables was made in Italy in the second half of the 18th century, in the per...
Nutwood
Sold|$2,044 / set
Pair Burr Walnut Bedside Lamp Chests of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very good pair of drop flap double serpentine bedside lamp chest of three drawers, with brass handles,in excellent overall condition. 27" high 16" wide. 25" flaps up 15" depth You a...
Burl
Pair of English Burl Walnut and Giltwood Console Chests
Located in Nashville, TN
Each commode with two drawers over two doors. Figured walnut over giltwood shell frieze .Warm Cognac colored walnut. Very pretty patina. Nicely aged gilding. One key (unlocks / locks...
Pair of Walnut Rosewood Cross-Banded Two-Drawer Side Tables, French, circa 1920
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of walnut rosewood banded two-drawer side tables, French, circa 1920, with gilded bronze mounts, sabots, and pierced edging. An unusual and graceful form, tear-drop shaped with ...
Walnut, Rosewood
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Walnut and Black Marble Top Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous pair of high-end, antique Austrian art nouveau walnut nightstands / pot cupboards with original black marble tops. Note the stunning curvilinear accents on the feet, door ...
Marble, Brass
Vintage Pair of Burr Walnut Oyster Veneer Chests of Drawers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage pair of Queen Anne Revival burr walnut oyster veneered chests of drawers, dating from the mid 20th Century. The chests are masterfully crafted from gorg...
Brass
Pair of Chest of Drawer Dressers in Walnut by Kipp Stewart for Drexel
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern dressers in walnut designed by Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougall for Drexel. Beautiful walnut grain. Original white porcelain drawer pulls in...
Porcelain, Walnut
Splendid Pair of Modern Two Tone Matching Modern Walnut Chests with Ebony Shells
By George Nelson, American of Martinsville, Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Splendid pair of matching chest by American of Martinsville. The chests have been finished in a natural walnut front with ebony shells. The tops have lovely X-inlays made from alumin...
Walnut
Pair French Louis XV Baker Oak, Burl & Walnut Serpentine Lowboy Chests 20th C
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of lowboy French Lois XV style chests by Baker offer oak, burl and walnut construction in serpentine form with two drawers, each with foliate cast hardware, raised on cabriole...
Oak, Walnut, Burl
A Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marquetry & Walnut Commodini
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rectangular top with an inlaid marquetry design over a frieze drawer, over two larger drawers, all over tapering legs. The case is highly decorated with marquetry and inlaid wor...
Pair Italian Veneto Neoclassic Light Walnut 1-Drawer 1 Door Comodini circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
With rectangular tops and conforming cases housing single drawers and single doors, both fitted with period brass hardware, the cases adorned with book matched veneers, raised on sli...
Walnut
Pair of Rare Sarried Chests with Scribed Walnut Veneer
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Sarried chests with scribed walnut veneer.
Pair of Rare Sarreid Chests with Scribed Walnut Veneer
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare Sarreid chests with scribed walnut veneer.
Kent Coffey Sequence Mid Century Walnut and Brass 3 Drawer Chests, a Pair
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kent Coffey Sequence mid century walnut and brass 3 drawer chests - A pair Each chest measures: 36 wide x 20 deep x 30.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
Brass
Sold|$3,750 / set
Pair of Baker Stately Homes Walnut 3-Drawer Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful pair of Queen Anne Banded inlaid walnut chest on stand, 20th century, by Baker, from the "Stately Homes of England and Scotland Collection," with three graduated drawers on...
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bedside Tables with Marquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your bedroom with this elegant pair of antique fruitwood bombe commodes. Crafted in Paris, France, circa 1860, each chest features beautiful marquetry work on all sides with...
Bronze
Good Quality Pair of Burton-Ching Ltd. George II Style Crossbanded Walnut Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
known for their exceptional quality reproductions each Burton-Ching chest fitted with a hand-tooled leather brushing slide above two short and three long drawers; Provenance: Proper...
Walnut
Pair of English Burr Walnut Bedside Chests or Night Stands
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of English bedside chests or night stands featuring burr walnut tops and facades. Each chest with moulded tops of figured walnut, five drawers of ascending size (top ...
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chests or Dressers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern walnut bachelor chests or dressers. Excellent vintage condition.
Pair of Walnut Chests by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut chests by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller. Completely restored. Gold leaf handles
Pair of Italian Late Baroque Walnut Commodini, Very Shallow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rectangular tops above conforming cases with molded edges and paneled sides, raised on plinth form bases and bracket feet, very shallow which is nice, and perfect for bedside.
Antique Pair of German Burr Walnut Bedside Chest, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a superb pair of antique South German serpentine fronted small chests of drawers, circa 1880. They were crafted from the most beautiful burr walnut with decorative ormolu ...
Pair of Oiled Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests or Cabinets
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid-century modern oiled walnut bachelor chests.
Pair of Walnut Bedside Chests by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of walnut bedside chests by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller.
Good Quality Pair of English George II Style Burl Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and good quality pair of English George II style burl walnut five-drawer bedside chests with brush slides; each chest with burl wood top and drawers all with walnut crossb...
Pair of John Widdicomb Walnut Bombe Louis XV Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of John Widdicomb walnut Bombe chest of drawers, Louis XV style. Manufactured in the mid 20th century.
Sold|$7,670 / set
Pair of Empire Chest of Drawers in walnut wood Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of French Empire chest of drawers in walnut wood Early 19th century Dimensions: H 108 cm x L 133 cm x P 59 cm With three large drawers plus two small upper ones. Plan pe...
Wood
Sold|$7,500
Pair of Neoclassical Walnut Bedside Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of neoclassical walnut bedside commodes of tall size with drawers above enclosed cabinet with sliding tamboor doors.
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Pair Of Walnut Parquetry Front Commodes
Located in Chicago, IL
Heavily constructed, these commodes, or night stand cabinets, have a very rectilinear form. Each cabinet has a plinth base, separated from the upper case by a negative reveal. The ...
Walnut
Enormous Pair of Antique Victorian Estate Made Hardwood Walnut Chests of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique Victorian estate made solid mahogany with walnut inlay enormous chests of drawers that were commissioned for a Scotti...
Hardwood
Pair of French Louis XV Burled Walnut or Fruitwood Side Tables or Nightstands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of Louis XV style French burled walnut or fruitwood side tables or nightstands with cabriole legs and 5 drawers. Measures: H 29” x W 17.25” x D 13 1/8” #4588.
Burl
Pair of Italian, Veneto, Late Louis XVI Period Walnut and Inlaid Commodini
Located in Atlanta, GA
The square tops having band inlay, the cases having fold-down fronts and drawers beneath, raised on tall square tapering legs.
A pair of northern Italian mid 19th century Louis XVI st. walnut chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of northern Italian mid 19th century Louis XVI st. walnut chests. The rectangular shaped chests are raised by four square tapered legs with mahogany inlays. Above are...
Sold|$7,500
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Comodini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A matched pair of Neoclassical walnut commodes with original hardware and original color.
Walnut
Pair of Serpentine Inlaid Chests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of serpentine walnut and burlwood chests from the region of Veneto, Italy.
Walnut, Burl
Sold|$6,900
Pair of Italian Chests
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Italian chests of two drawers dating from 1880.
Walnut
Sold|$32,000 / set
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Chests
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of neoclassical chests. Walnut with carved details and patinated brass escutcheons.
Walnut
Sold|$8,750 / item
Pair of Italian Cabinets
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exceptional Pair of Italian Cabinets, early 20th Century.
Walnut
Sold|$1,025
Pair of Art Deco Bedside Chests
Located in Benington, Herts
A pair of Art Deco walnut bedside chests with chrome handles. This pair of adapted walnut Art Deco chests have a rectangular top with a cross grained moulded edge and top recessed dr...
Chrome
Sold|$4,800
Pair chests by George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chests of drawers or night stands designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
"M" drawer pulls and hairpin legs with satin chrome finish.
Walnut
Sold|$24,000
Pair of Biedermeier Chests 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, veneered in Walnut. Featuring three drawers, brass escutcheons, and tapered legs.
Walnut
Sold|$8,500
Pair of American Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of American chest of drawers walnut with aluminium pulls.
Walnut
Sold|$4,700
Pair of 19th Century Italian Comodinis
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of 19th century Italian comodinis in walnut and fruitwood. Diamond inlaid tops, single drawers over bookmatched doors.
Fruitwood, Walnut
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Bachelor Chest by Baker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut 4 drawers chest of drawers,with brass pulls and feet caps in French style of the period.Sold as is.We can also have pieces refinished upon request.
Brass
Sold|$4,000
Pair of 19th Century Italian Comodini
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome pair of mid-19th century comodini side chests from Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed from walnut with four drawers on bracket feet. Great for any living area or...
Walnut
Sold|$2,800
Super Pair of 5 Drawer Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century 5 drawer chests with brass hardware.
Brass
Sold|$9,500
Pair of George Nelson chests of drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut chests of drawers
Walnut
Sold|$28,000 / set
Large Pair of 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine 19th Century commodes in walnut. Fine carved columnar details resulting in an elegant tapered look.
Walnut
Pair of Gibbings Style Chests (Karpen California)
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of 1950s bleached walnut three draw chests in the Gibbings Style.Original brass hard ware,platform bases.Excellent restored condition.
Walnut
Pair of Empire Style French Walnut Bedside Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Empire walnut bedside commodes with rectangular tops, drawers and cabinets below with interior shelves.
Walnut
Sold|$5,600 / set
Pair of Italian Bombay Inlaid Chests
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful pair of walnut Italian Bombe Chests. Chests feature a shaped top with a curved bombe shape adding a sense of elegance and fluidity. Chests contain four drawers with parquet...
Wood, Walnut
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Md-Century Chests possibly Gibbings
Located in Bellport, NY
Handsome pair Gibbings Style.Bleached walnut chests,with three pullout draws,platform base,original brass pulls.
Brass
Sold|$9,850
Pair of 19th Century, Veneered Commodini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking pair of late 19th, Sicilian, veneered commodini with green marble tops and gilt bronze feet.
Bronze
Sold|$4,484
20th Century Pair of Neapolitan Dressers
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Neapolitan dresser of the 20th century. Furniture in walnut, palisander and rosewood elegantly inlaid, of beautiful line and good taste. Dresser decorated with chiseled bronz...
Bronze
Beautiful Pair of Italian Neoclassical Comodinis
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of Italian neoclassical comodinis with serpentine shaped front, crossbanding, quarter fan inlay and handsome flower pedal decorated pulls and escutcheons. Perfect size...
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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