Pair of Nightstands by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of nightstands or chest of drawers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Brass
Sold|$2,262 / set
Matched Pair of Antique French Marble Top Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A stunning matched pair of antique French marble top bedside cabinets, dating from around the 1890-1900 period. They are of superb quality, predominantly burr walnut which has gorge...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Stanley Young Chest's for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of chests designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the United States circa 1950’s. Each chest features a walnut wood case with three dovetailed drawers a...
Steel
Pair of Danish Block Front Nightstands by Piet Hein
By Piet Hein
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Danish drop front night tables, with raised block fronts, on sculptural legs. These nightstands could double as end tables, or lamp stands. The fronts drop down to Revel ope...
Walnut
Sold|$4,000 / set
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Side Tables
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Italian neoclassical style side tables with intarsia marquetry inlay and inserted black veined marble top. Each with two dovetailed drawers with ring pulls, locks and one k...
Marble
Sold|$8,995 / set
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ebonized Janus Collection Chests, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie chests By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture "Janus Collection" USA, 1950s Newly ebonized walnut and...
Brass
Sold|$18,800 / set
Large Pair of Dark Late 19th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of sleek Italian chests comprised of three drawers finishing on straight and tapered legs in a dark stained solid walnut wood, adorned with darker stained inlaid diamond-shaped ...
Walnut
Sold|$5,279 / set
Large pair of two drawers bedside tables by Mario Morenco
By Mario Marenco
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of two drawers bedside cabinets made from polished walnut standing on drum shaped brass base . designed in the 1960s by Mario Morenco . Italy
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Chests With Ebonized Bases ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of elegant mid-century modern dressers with ebonized bases, attributed to Harvey Probber.
Brass
Pair of 19th century Italian Fruitwood & Walnut Bedside Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical style pair of bedside commodes in fruitwood & Walnut with 2 sliding drawers, foliage craving and fluted legs.
Fruitwood, Walnut
A Pair of George Nelson Small Chests/Nightstands Herman Miller
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of small chests/nightstands by George Nelson for Herman Miller with hairpin legs. One chests has three drawers, the other adjustable shelf. Original turned knob hardware. Rest...
Metal
Baker Furniture Hollywood Regency Ebonized Nightstands or Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Hollywood Regency large bedside tables or bachelor chests by Baker Furniture. The chests feature stunning walnut wood grain with a newly ebonized finish and origin...
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century American Modern Three-Drawer Chests, circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Attractive pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer dressers in solid walnut with brass pulls, circa 1960s.
Walnut
Henredon Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style dressers or chests of drawers By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardw...
Brass
Unique Pair Inlaid Italian Trapezoidal Marble Top Side Cabinets Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Walnut
Sold|$6,800 / set
Pair of Cerused Chest of Drawers, USA 1950
By Grosfeld House
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of lightly cerused chest of drawers, USA 1950 Four drawers with newly plated brass handles Cerused is very subtle, beautifil patina and grain Restored to almost perfect condi...
Brass
Merton Gershun Louvered Front Ebonized Chests or Large Nightstands, Pair
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern louvered front bachelor chests or large nightstands By Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville USA, 1960s Ebonized walnut, with...
Brass
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Small Modern Chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair modernist three drawer small chests. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Solid walnut. With original label: Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Walnut
Pair of ebonized chest by Mt. Airy Furniture Co.
By Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of ebonized chest of drawers / dressers by Mt. Airy Furniture Co.
Brass
Pair of Antique Louis XV Marble Top End Tables with Brass Accent
Located in North York, ON
Here we have a lovely pair of antique end tables that were made in America in the early 20th century. They are in their original condition and feature a custom beveled edge marble t...
Walnut
Sold|$8,900 / set
Pair of Thin Edge Chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of four-drawer "Thin Edge" chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Walnut with porcelain pulls on steel legs. Price is for the pair.
Steel
Sold|$4,200 / set
Pair Three-Drawer Chests or Dressers by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of walnut three-drawer chests or dressers. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Newly refinished walnut. Great Bedside or as dressers. Refinished and ready to use...
Walnut
Sold|$8,000 / set
Pair of Bedside Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Rarely seen walnut bedside tables designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950s. Each chest features three deep drawers offering ample storage space.
Walnut
Sold|$15,091 / set
Pair of Tuscan Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Tuscany Late 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Tuscan neoclassical chests of drawers mainly veneered in olive wood with inlays in various woods and entirely inlaid, Tuscany late 18th century. Front equipped with a pair of...
Bronze
Sold|$5,500 / set
Pair of Modern Birch Chests Designed by Eliel Saarinen
By Johnson Furniture Co., Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of modern birch chests or dressers, designed by Eliel Saarinen and his daughter Pipsan Saarinen Swanson for the Johnson Furniture Company, American, circa 1940s. In 1937 they ...
Aluminum
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
By Queen Anne
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of exceptionally fine and rare antique English oyster veneer laburnum and walnut Queen Anne Revival bachelor's chests with brushing slides and period style brasses. Please note ...
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chests, Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style five-drawer dressers or chests of drawers. By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection. ...
Brass
Antique English Laburnum Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests Pair
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare and fine pair antique English inlaid laburnum oyster veneer Queen Anne revival bachelor's chests. Oyster veneers is a very delicate and intricate process of laying "oyst...
Walnut
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Chests of Drawers
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
A rare pair of newly refinished pair of bachelor's chests design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb Furniture Company. Newly refinished in dark walnut with heavy brass ha...
Brass
Sold|$11,268 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Chests of Drawers, Piacenza, Late 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chests of drawers with walnut veneer, walnut root and bois de rose, maple and boxwood trim; inlaid rosettes with shading on tops, sides and fronts with three drawers. Retract...
Boxwood, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Stunning Pair of American Modernist 5-Drawer Chests after George Nelson
By Paul McCobb, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of American modernist 5-drawer chests. Very reminiscent of the classic designs by George Nelson, Paul McCobb etc. Handsome off white porcelain drawer pulls adorn this q...
Porcelain, Walnut
Pair of "Louis XVI" bedside tables, inlaid with various woods, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of precious and rare "Louis XVI" bedside tables, finely inlaid with various woods and light and dark effects, from France, original from the mid-18th century, in good st...
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Campaign Chests, Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style four-drawer dressers or chest of drawers By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East" Collection ...
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Chests with Birch Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare pair of chest by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Fully restored cases with espresso tone cases. Polished brass legs and handle end caps. This is the rare model with birch handles. Label...
Brass
Pair Round Rosewood & Walnut Commodes With Double Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
These rosewood drum-style tables feature four clean lined legs and a double edge detailed top. Large open center for ample storage and brass drop-tab pulls. Can be used as nightstan...
Rosewood, Walnut
Pair of Kent Coffey "The Sequence" Nightstands, Mid Century Chest of Drawers
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Miami, FL
Fine pair of vintage mid-century Kent Coffey nightstands from "The Sequence" Collection, circa 1950's. This elegant pair of nightstands or chest of drawers are crafted of walnut and...
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Ebonized Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie bachelor chests Designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture "Far East Collection" USA, 1950s Measures: 36" W x 19" D x 32...
Walnut
Pair of Antique Carved and Painted French 3 Drawer Chests or Night Stands
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of antique carved and painted French 3 drawer chests or night stands. Painted in a Gustavian gray paint with subtle distressed edges, and antique glazed patina. These 3 drawer...
Walnut
Pair of Chests of Drawers with Marble Tops, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large chests of drawers with three drawers and white marble tops. The chests of drawers rest on conical feet that merge into fluted rounded corners with small baluster elemen...
Marble
Pair of Walnut Floating Commodes with Open Fretwork Doors
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
Sold|$5,250 / set
Pair of Danish Modern Chests Designed by Finn Juhl for Baker
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish modern style chests or dressers, designed by Finn Juhl for Baker, American, circa 1952. These pieces are part of a rare line that Finn Juhl designed for Baker for only...
Brass
Pair Antique French Semainier Ormolu Inlaid Lingerie Marble Chests Dressers 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine pair of antique French lingerie Semainier chests of drawers, made of inlaid kingwood with variegated golden colored marble tops & gilt bronze mounts, circa 1900, This ver...
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Six-Drawer Dressers in Manner of Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern long low chests of drawers in walnut with white ceramic ball pulls, in the manner of the Declaration Line designed by Kipp Stewart for Drexel. Unmarked, po...
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Asymmetrical Chest of Drawers Cabinets
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of opposing Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons slant front, walnut chest of drawers cabinets. Each cabinet featuring six drawers and shelving in the interior. Originally p...
Walnut
Pair Bert England Bombe Commodes In Persian Walnut & Brass
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual and striking with their bombe curvature and striated detailing, these two petite chests by Bert England can be used as either nightstands or end tables.
From E...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chests in Polished Roasted Cashew Finish
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern chests in polished roasted cashew finish. Original 1970's Mid-Century Modern chests masterfully restored by the artisans at Carrocel. Completed in ...
Brass
Sold|$12,500 / set
A Pair of High Chests by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of high chests designed by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture were produced in the 1950s. Standing the test of time, the craftsmanship of these is unmistakable. The chests ...
Brass
Pair of Chests of Drawers with grey Marble Tops, Italy, 1st Third 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large chests of drawers with four drawers and flanking full columns with fire-gilt bronze capitals and bases. The chests of drawers are veneered in walnut and have a beautifu...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Chests of Drawers Art Deco Style Burr Elm Veneers English, circa 1970
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of Art Deco style chests of drawers with burr elm veneers surrounding entire chests. Original amber style handles. Excellent quality and proportions. Date: circa 1970 Or...
Walnut
Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in West Hartford, CT
This matching pair of sophisticated high chests were designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture Company, circa late 1940s-early 1950s. The coveted Johnson hallmark is incised ...
Brass
Pair of Matching Paul Frankl Tall Dressers High Chest of Drawers with X-Pulls
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
This matching pair of sophisticated high chests were designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture Company, circa late 1940s-early 1950s. The coveted Johnson hallmark is incised ...
Brass
PAIR Extraordinary Antique English Inlaid Yew wood Q.A. style Bachelor's Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This extraordianry PAIR of Antique English inlaid and crossbanded Yew wood Bachelor's Chests were made during the Queen Anne Revival period of the mid-19th century in England (Circa ...
Satinwood, Walnut, Pine, Yew
Pair of French XIX Louis XVI 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers With Inlay and Marble Top
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Here we have a beautiful pair of French 19th Century 4 drawer chests of drawers or nightstands made from walnut The front and sides has very decorative carved rosewood inlay. The mar...
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$2,285 / set
Pair of Hand Carved Walnut Commodes, Italian, circa 1920
Located in Banner Elk, NC
With a canted and stepped top, above three shaped and raised paneled drawers, flanked by canted corners with hand carved and graduated lonic columns, on a carved and molded bracket p...
Walnut
Pair of Italian Walnut Bedside Serpenntine Inlaid Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut bedside commodes with serpentine form, inlay and 3 drawers.
Pair of Vintage Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant two-drawer bedside tables were created in France, circa 1990. Bombe in shape on all three sides, each chests stands on cabriole legs decorated with bronze mounts at the...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Walnut Bedside Commodes, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of bedside cabinets in walnut each with string inlay borders.
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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