Sold|$3,894
20th Century Italian Pair of Dressers
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Rare pair of Italian dressers of the early 20th century. Pendant of chest of drawers moved and curved made by carved walnut and burl. Furniture with two drawers and two small drawers...
Bronze
Fabulous Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Chests
By Edward Wormley
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fabulous pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar chests of drawers circa early 1950's. These all original examples have two drawers each with architectural black walnut and brass handles. ...
Brass
Sold|$15,500
Darker Pair of Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Darker pair of Biedermeier style chest of drawers in walnut veneer on pine, comprised each of two drawers adorned with diamond inlaid shaped keyholes and finishing on high tapered le...
Walnut
Sold|$18,000 / set
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bedside Chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian Neoclassical style bedside chests. Walnut with patinated brass pulls and escutcheons.
Brass
Sold|$1,709
Pair of Stepped Art Deco Bedside Cabinets
Located in Benington, Herts
A pair of stepped Art Deco walnut bedside chests/cabinets. This quality pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets have a bookmatch veneered walnut top sitting over three stepped drawers gr...
Walnut
Sold|$9,500
George Nelson Thin Edge Chest Pair Available
By George Nelson
Located in Stamford, CT
A George Nelson thin edge walnut chest of drawers, circa late 1950 or early 1960s. Pair available, priced individually.
Walnut
Sold|$2,850 / set
Pair of Italian Marquetry Side Tables
Located in Winter Park, FL
A near pair of Italian marquetry commoditos, or nightstands, with inlaid veneers of walnut and various woods and ebonized trim. French polish finish. The top, front and sides are dec...
Walnut
Sold|$20,060 / set
Pair of Chests of Drawers, Italy, Around 1835
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Italian chests of drawers in walnut and burl veneer with profiled crossbars.
Walnut, Burl
George Nelson for Herman Miller Pair of Chests
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of chest of drawers with outer case of walnut veneer with silver metal "M" pulls for Herman Miller. Retains original labeling.
Walnut
Sold|$15,800 / set
Pair of French Directoire Chest Of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Directoire chests in solid walnut and comprised of three drawers with brass angular handles and shield-shaped escutcheons, finishing on straight, squared and tap...
Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of large Biedermeier commodes, each with three drawers and refined ebonized details, notably around the keyholes.
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Bedside Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut bedside commodes in the rococo style with inlay, sliding drawer and cabinet below, with a shaped apron and splayed legs below.
Walnut
Sold|$17,020
19th Century Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 19th century, a pair of ebonized Biedermeier chests with two drawers in very good condition. The chests have tapered high conical legs and are made of ebonized walnut, original...
Walnut
Sold|$4,700
Pair of George Nelson Chest of Drawers
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Mateo, CA
Two small walnut chests designed by George Nelson. These would also work as night stands. These have identical dimensions, one has three drawers and the other has four drawers. These...
Chrome
Sold|$24,500 / set
Pair of Chests of Drawers, Italy, around 1840
Located in New York, NY
A pair of chests of drawers from Italy in walnut veneer. The chest of drawers has been expertly restored and polished by hand.
Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Comodini, Side Chests
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful pair of later 19th century Comodini or side chests from Northern, Italy. Sound case pieces with thick walnut veneering. Terrific as bedside tables.
Walnut
Sold|$5,250
Pair of Three Drawer, Mid-Century Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century walnut three drawer chests with brass and wood hardware. Chests stand on a sculptural base.
Brass
Sold|$8,900 / set
Pair of Vintage Italian Campaign Style Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of Italian mid century campaign style chests crafted in dramatic burl walnut with nine drawers each, campaign style brass hardware and classic bracket feet.
Brass
Sold|$9,680 / set
Pair of Italian Custom Veneer Bedside Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of custom veneer bedside tables from Italy. The set creates a very polished look and has a nice inlaid pattern. Lovely!
Walnut
Fine Pair of Smaller 19th Century Continental Chests
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Continental three drawer chests finishing on straight tapered legs with book matched walnut veneer and embellished with inset brass molding, likely originating from France, 1...
Walnut
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Dressers Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Walnut Paul McCobb dressers
Walnut
Sold|$12,000
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dressers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Classic pair of walnut dressers newly refinished in dark chocolate designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Brass
Sold|$8,500 / set
Pair of Midcentury Henredon Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
Very unique and stylish. A great looking pair of chests or nightstands by Henredon. Brass fixtures, three drawers each. Walnut.
Brass
Sold|$1,709 / set
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Inlaid Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique bedside chests made up from many exotic woods, with various inlays and marquetry. Some of the woods involved are Kingwood, walnut, satinwood, ebony, etc. They are goo...
Ebony, Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Sold|$1,709 / set
Pair of Antique French Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French style bombe bedside chests, dating from the late 20th century, probably 1970s-1980s. The quality is exceptional, they are predominantly made from...
Metal
Pair of Original Antique Louis XVI Demilune Chests
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Original Antique Louis XVI Demilune Chests, circa 1920. Sold walnut, naturally distressed.
Walnut
Pair Mid Century kent Coffey Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Pair 3 drawer chests finished in dark chocolate finish with polished nickel hardware
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Dressers after Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer chests in walnut with ebonized hardware, in the manner of Harvey Probber.
Metal
Sold|$6,800
Pair of John Widdicomb Chest of Drawers
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage modern three drawer dressers with brass pulls and matching leg caps. Nicely sculpted front, tapered legs, deep drawers. Designed by John Widdicomb.
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
Pair of Georgian Fold Over Top Bachelor Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century petite pair of Georgian style bachelor's chests beautifully veneered in mahogany and burl walnut with feather banded details on the table top. The chests feature a shape...
Brass
Sold|$9,800
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Chest of Drawers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Classic pair of three-drawer chest of drawers featuring dark walnut stained cases and matte lacquer drawer fronts with brushed brass handles. Designed by T. H. Robsjohn-G...
Brass
Sold|$6,000 / set
Pair of George Nelson Herman Miller Primavera Chests
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera chests of drawers, circa late 1940s. These examples each have four drawers with walnut cases and ebonized walnut legs. Price listed ...
Steel
Large Pair of Late 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century chests. Walnut and walnut burl.
Walnut
Sold|$5,600
Pair of Midcentury Louvered Chest of Drawers
Located in North York, ON
Experience the height of Mid-Century Modern era with a sampling of this gorgeous chest of drawers. Designed with six louvered drawer fronts, this detail lends the piece a strong line...
Brass
Pair Italian Bedside Commodes in Walnut, c. 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of two-drawer Italian commodes in Walnut, dating from the late 19th century.
Brass
A pair of early 19th century Italian Biedermeier chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of early 19th century Italian Biedermeier walnut, ash, giltwood and ebony chests. Each chest is raised on ebonized balled feet above square bases below four wide draw...
Walnut, Ash, Giltwood, Ebony
Sold|$6,500 / set
Pair of French Small Chests or Night Stands
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those small commodes or night stands are just amazing. Such a beautiful flamed wood, they are so elegant and so different.
Marble
Pair of White Lacquered Chests with Nickel Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Elegant White Lacquered Chests with Nickel Hardware, circa 1950's. They are a versatile size and can be used as chests or dressers in a bedroom or living area, or as large sc...
Nickel
Sold|$1,771 / set
Excellent Pair French Marquetry Bedside Lamp Tables
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super pair of marquetry bedside lamp tables, one with three drawers, the other with pot hole and single drawer, brass knobs and toes, excellent colour and condition.
Walnut
Pair of Louis XV style night chests by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Louis XV style night chests by Henredon
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Chests with Ebonized Bases, ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of elegant mid-century modern three drawer dressers in bookmatched walnut with ebonized bases, in the manner of Harvey Probber.
Brass
Sold|$4,956 / set
Pair of Restoration Lombard Chest of Drawers Italy 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of walnut veneered Restoration Lombard chest of drawers with grey Bardiglio marble top, projectiong lower band, curved pillars and plinth shaped feet. Walnut interiors.
Marble
Pair of "Thin Edge" Chest By George Nelson For Herman Miller
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of walnut " thin edge " chest by GEORGE NELSON for HERMAN MILLER.
Walnut
Pair of 1950's Solid Sycamore Three Drawer Chests
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of solid sycamore three drawer chests with striated drawer fronts and side pulls on solid walnut bases. Recently re-finished.
Walnut, Sycamore
Sold|$36,000 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Chests of Drawers, Italy early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Italian neoclassical chests, each featuring two drawers and tapered legs with brass caps. The escutcheons, shaped like shields, are ebonized and accented with brass l...
Walnut
Sold|$11,564 / set
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Italian chests on baluster legs with three drawers and side arabesque marquetry. Top drawer veneered in burl wood, remaining drawers in walnut. Restored and hand polished.
Walnut, Burl
Pair Of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dressers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Widdicomb dressers by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings. New, dark chocolate finish with original brass hardware.
Brass
George Nelson For Herman Miller Pair Of Cases/dressers
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson, Pair of cases with M pulls and hairpin legs.
Signed with applied foil manufacturer's label to drawer: [George Nelson Design Herman Mil...
Aluminum
A Pair of George Nelson "Thin Edge" Chests for Herman Miller
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great matched pair of hard to find four drawer chests by G.Nelson for Herman Miller. Featuring porcelain handles, polished aluminum legs. The wood is walnut with beautiful graining.
Walnut
Pair Rare Nelson Hair Pin Leg Bachelors Chests
Located in New York, NY
Pair four drawer bachelors chests, George Nelson design for Herman Miller with the rare "Hairpin" leg, and "J" pulls. Refinished to beautiful rich dark color.
Aluminum
Pair Walnut Floating Commodes With Open Fretwork Doors
By White Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of walnut cabinets with floating cabinets and open fretted doors by White Furniture. Each cabinet door has open fret work panels and burled wood recessed panels with Asian inspi...
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Side Cabinets/Chests of Drawers
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco three drawer side cabinets. Birdseye maple veneered with figured walnut banding. Original Metal and bakelite handles.
Metal
Sold|$7,385 / set
Pair of Marquetry Inlaid and Gilt Metal Mounted Bedside Chests
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of walnut bedside chests. The marquetry inlaid tops having canted corners above a brushing slide, two frieze drawers, and two small side drawers. All raised up on cabriole legs ...
Walnut
Sold|$5,900 / set
Pair of Baker Bachelor Chests from New World Collection
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage five-drawer bachelor chests from Baker Furniture's New World Collection attributed to Michael Taylor, circa 1960. Hollywood Regency style. Substantial and well-built ...
Walnut
Sold|$8,500 / set
Pair of George Nelson Herman Miller Thin Edge Chests
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller thin edge chests, circa early 1960s. These lovely examples have dark walnut cases and drawer fronts with turned aluminum drawer pulls and legs...
Aluminum
Sold|$7,800 / set
Pair of William and Mary Style Burl Wood Lowboys
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of William and Mary Burl walnut lowboys Early 20th century, pine secondary, rectangular top with banded edge and line inlay, cut corners, the case with one over three cock be...
Walnut, Burl
Sold|$2,250 / set
Pair of Italian Bombe Form and Marquetry Inlaid Commodinis
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century pair of Italian commodinis or end tables in a bombe form holding two drawers, each with rococo style brass hardware. The tables are decorated in a marquetry inlay.
Brass
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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