Pair Asian Modern Style Walnut Campaign Chests Henredon, 1970's
By Henredon
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of Asian style two drawer figured walnut campaign bachelor chests by Henredon Fine Furniture with decorative brass hardware at fronts and recessed brass swing handles at sides...
Brass
Pair of Italian 19th Century Walnut Three-Drawer Chests with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian walnut three-drawer commodes from the 19th century with bookmatched veneer, turned legs and brass shield-shaped escutcheons.
Brass
Pair Italian Late Rococo Walnut & Veneer Serpentine Front Commodini, ca. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each with a shaped top with diagonally paired veneered sections with a thin banded inlay, the rounded edges and fronts of tops comprised of small pieces of veneer atop conforming cas...
Walnut
19th Century German Biedermeier Pair of Antique Veneered Walnut Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique German Biedermeier pair of chests made of hand crafted veneered Walnut, in very good condition. Each of the detailed shellac polished cabinets are composed with...
Walnut
Large Pair of 19th Century French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish your living room with this exquisite pair of antique fruit wood commodes from France, circa 1850.
Walnut
Pair of Florence Knoll Dressers Chests, Walnut and White Tops
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut chests with white tops and backs, each chest has four drawers.
Chrome
Pair of Walnut Louis Seize Chests of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Louis Seize chests of drawers on baluster feet with three drawers and profiled trusses in walnut veneered. The disc-shaped fittings with rosette decoration and ring-shaped ha...
Walnut
Pair of French Provincial Bedside Cabinets in Walnut Marquetry, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of curved lines "En Tombeau" French Provincial beside cabinets, in walnut marquetry, circa 1900s. 3 drawers each, with brass mounts. In good condition.
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Demilune Consoles with Lyre Shaped Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair of Italian 18th century Italian walnut demilune console tables with lyre shaped legs.
Walnut
Pair of Biedermeier Walnut Chests of Drawers, Italy, early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Biedermeier chests of drawers featuring three drawers each, standing on square pointed legs. The bodies, with beveled corners, are veneered in walnut and meticulously...
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut and Marble Side Tables / Chests by Widdicomb, Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful pair of French style walnut chests or side tables by John Widdicomb. They are marked and in very good condition.
Marble, Brass
Handsome Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish louvered drawer fronts and handsome brass banding along the base. Cabinets are in nic...
Brass
Pair of 1840s Biedermeier Walnut Stands with Drawer, Door and Semi-Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of period Biedermeier walnut stands from the mid-19th century, with single drawer and door, ebonized wood columns and gilt capitals.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century English Two-Drawer Walnut Chests with Satinwood Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of English two-drawer chests made of walnut with satinwood inlay, circa 1880s. Crossbanding on drawer fronts and top of chests, contrasting inlay diamonds on drawer fronts, side...
Brass
Sublime Pair of Brights of Nettlebed Burr Walnut Sheraton Chests of Drawers
By Brights of Nettlebed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super quality pair of Brights of Nettlebed, Burr & Burl Walnut chests of drawers with inverted breakfront, Sheraton Revival panel These are p...
Walnut
Large Pair Of Neoclassical Biedermeier Chests In Walnut
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of large Biedermeier chests comprised of two long drawers with brass pulls finishing on high tapered legs, bookmatched burl walnut veneer on pine, refurbished and French polis...
Pair of Walnut Book Matched Fronts Three Drawers Bachelor Chests Ebonized Base
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests dresser. Black lacquer bases oiled walnut and brass pulls Milo Baughman looking design. Will work well with Risom and Knoll decor.
Brass
Pair of Walnut Drexel Three Drawer Nightstands End Tables Small Chest Restored
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of three drawers American walnut night stands end tables small chests.
Pewter
Pair of Walnut Biedermeier Chests of Drawers with Three Drawers Italy circa 1840
Located in Greding, DE
A large Pair of Biedermeier chests of drawers with three drawers and rounded corners. The drawers are surrounded by a moulded strip which sets them apart from other typical Biedermei...
Walnut
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Pair of English Oyster Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a pair of chest of drawers, done in an oyster cut of walnut, made in England, circa 1800. The top of each chest has a nicely molded edge. The tops and all drawer fronts are b...
Walnut
Pair Mid Century Modern Walnut Dressers Chests George Nelson Herman Miller 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of original American Modernist five drawer dressers by George Nelson (1908-1986) for Herman Miller, circa 1955. The Basic Cabinet Series was first introduced in the late ...
Walnut
French 19th Century Lingerie Chests Louis XV Style in Walnut Bronze Mounts, Pair
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of tall slender chests of drawers with seven drawers each, 19th century. Century with bronze hardware and drawer pulls. Burled walnut wood and good solid construction. Great f...
Walnut
American Mid Century Walnut Three Drawer Chest Dresser Lane First Edition a Pair
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A professionally refinished and well kept pair of Mid Century American Modern walnut three drawer chests. The walnut is beautiful, well chosen and book matched. This chests have tape...
Walnut
Pair of Stunning circa 1900 Antique Burr Walnut Georgian Taste Chests of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Georgian style circa 1900 hand made Burr Walnut chests of drawers A very good looking and well made pair, they have a glorio...
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Drawer Chest - Pair
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut 3 Drawer Chest - Pair Each chest measures: 33 wide x 18 deep x 32.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut and Mahogany Parquetry Inlay Side Cabinets
Located in San Francisco, CA
A high style pair of French walnut and mahogany inlay 3-drawer cabinets with Rouge marble tops and cast brass hardware and mounts in the Louis XV taste. Early 20th century France.
Marble
Pair of Fine Vintage Italian Burled Walnut Cabinets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a three plank top and two doors looking like three banks of drawers. The doors with burled "drawer" fronts with herringbone inlaid trim. One door is double size and larger than ...
Wood
1950S Italian Burl Walnut Inlaid French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chests, Pair
By Bethlehem Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of Louis XV style burl walnut inlaid chests hand crafted in Italy for Bethlehem Furniture. The white marble tops are not attached. The brass hardware is origina...
Marble, Brass
Stunning Pair of Burr & Burl Walnut & Elm Bedside, Side Table Chest of Drawers
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of made in England burr & burl walnut & elm bedside table sized chests of drawers. Ideally suited as lamp or wine tables in ...
Walnut
Pair of Fancher Furniture Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet
By Fancher Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Fancher Walnut and Oak Bachelor Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet with adjustable shelf. Measure 34.25" in width, 29.5" in height and 18" in depth. Very good vintage conditi...
Brass
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Cherry Wood, Walnut, and Ormolu Co
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period cherry wood, walnut, and ormolu commodes.
Ormolu
Handsome Pair of Walnut Chests by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California, 1950s
By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Handsome pair of walnut chests by Milo Baughman for Glenn of California, 1950s. These chests of drawers, with a heavy walnut grain, are nothing short of gorgeous. Finely crafted and ...
Aluminum
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Burl Walnut Demi-Lune Bedside Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant pair of chests on either side of a king side bed as nightstands, or use them as small side tables in a living room. Crafted in France circa 1880, each cabinet shap...
Brass
Pair of Burl Wood Walnut Brass Trim Mid Century Modern Bachelor Chests Cabinets
By Weiman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative mid century modern bachelor chests by Weiman. Brass pulls
Burl, Walnut
Pair of Parquetry Bombay Petite Chests in Italian Figured Walnut
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Parquetry Bombay Petite Chests in Italian Figured Walnut. Very unusual size. Pair not identical. Circa 1940's
Wood
Pair Of Italian Made Burled Walnut Banded Demilune Chest Server Buffets
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Pair Of Italian Made Burled Walnut Banded Demilune Chest Server Buffets Dimensions : 54" Wide X 39" Tall X 22" Deep These gorgeous burled walnut servers were made in Italy and ar...
Satinwood
Near Pair of George III Style Highly Figured Walnut Chests of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Made together in custom cabinetry shop, a near pair (one has two short drawers at top, the complimenting chest has one long drawer at top with inlay to give appearance of two short d...
Italian Veneto Pair of One Drawer, One Door Walnut Veneered Commodini circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very unique in that the tops and drawers have sloping corners, constructed of solid walnut and walnut veneers, housing single drawers and doors opening to reveal interior shelves, ra...
Sold|$9,800
Pair of Midcentury Ebonized Chests
Located in New York, NY
A pair of midcentury ebonized chests. Walnut with brass pulls. Part of The Kent Coffey Sequence collection. With signature on drawer interior.
Brass
19th Century Pair of Biedermeier Nightstands, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nightstands with opposite opening doors, finely veneered in walnut and decorated with delicate inlays featuring swans and scrolling motifs. Each nightstand is fitted with an ...
Walnut
Sold|$8,600
Midcentury Pair of Campaign Style Chests
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Campaign style chests crafted in well grained walnut with a sleek no nonsense form, brass hardware and turned feet. Perfect combination of Classic and modern and signed Baker...
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Pair of Asian Influenced Chests
By James Mont
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Asian influenced chests, American, circa 1950s. These chests are currently being refinished and can be completed in your choice of finish color. The price noted below includ...
Brass
Sold|$36,900
Pair of Superbly Carved Bruxelles Chests
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of superbly carved Bruxelles chests of good scale and color, with original marble tops, having five drawers (two narrow upper drawers and three larger drawers below) and featu...
Marble
Sold|$1,580
Pair of Stepped Art Deco Bedside Cabinets
Located in Benington, Herts
A pair of stepped Art Deco walnut bedside chests or cabinets. This quality pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets have a bookmatch veneered walnut top sitting over three stepped drawe...
Walnut
Sold|$14,589
Pair of Chests of Drawers, Around 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of large chests of drawers with original white marble tops and four drawers. The body is veneered in walnut and has been professionally refurbished.
Marble
Pair of Midcentury Campaign Style Baker Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined pair of Campaign style three-drawer chests crafted in exotic burled walnut with brass hardware and turned feet. Perfect combination of traditional and modern. Signed Baker in...
Walnut
Pair of Baker Furniture Campaign Style Five-Drawer Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A fine quality pair of Baker Furniture campaign style five drawer chests in a two over three configuration, with traditional campaign recessed brasses and supported by carved bun fee...
Brass
Pair of Demilune Bedside Tables, Italy around 1940
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Italian Demilune bedside tables in walnut veneer.
Walnut
Pair of Bespoke Ebonized Chests with Brass Detailing
Located in Troy, MI
Custom made for us in England, this pair of two-drawer walnut chests feature Classic styling with an ebonized finish, dovetail construction, brass trim on the sides and drawer fronts...
Brass
Pair of Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Germany, 1820s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of three-drawered Biedermeier Chests of Drawers on tapered feet. The chests show a beautiful mirrored walnut veneer.
Walnut
Sold|$16,400
Pair of Sleek Biedemeier Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely pair of Biedermeier style chest of drawers in a medium walnut shellaced veneer on pine, comprised each of two drawers adorned with diamond inlaid shaped keyholes and finishing...
Walnut
Sold|$3,900
Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers,
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great pair of Mid-Century chests, sold individually, with four drawers in walnut by RWay. Thin edge style detailing, with sculptural brass handles and splayed legs.
Brass
Sold|$5,400
Pair of Harvey Probber Chests of Drawers
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully restored dark walnut pair of chests of drawers by Harvey Probber. Four drawers each. Top drawer with dividers. Original label present in both. Clean inside and out. All d...
Brass
Sold|$12,200
20th Century Pair of France Kidney-Shaped Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French kidney-shaped chests of drawers. The chests consist of five drawers, two side doors with inside shelves and original hardware, France, 1935, walnut veneered.
Walnut
Sold|$6,825
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Dressers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Dressers, the linear group, oiled walnut with stainless steel pulls and accent details. One case has 4 drawers, the other has 3 with open storage. La...
Stainless Steel
Pair Century Furniture Burled Walnut Four Drawer Commodes
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of bleached burl walnut and dark walnut four drawer chests. Dark walnut sides and top reveal. Bookmatched burl and bleached walnut front and top. Open square pulls of solid bras...
Brass
Pair of Two-Door Utility Cabinets Hall Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of two-door Mid-Century Modern chests utility storage cabinets short credenzas.. Brass ball shape knobs sitting on tall square legs. One adjustable interior shelf. Beautiful wal...
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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