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French Provincial Burl Bedside Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
An ash burl serpentine bedside chest of drawers, with three shaped drawers with drop handles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Wood
$3,795 / item
Pair of Rio Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Pair of chest of drawers made in Denmark in the 1950s , legs later. Would be perfect as bedside
Category
20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Painted Italian Rococo Style Chests
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of painted Italian Rococo style bedside chests of drawers, circa 1930, beautiful bombe case
Category
Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair Regency Bedside Cabinets Mahogany Chests Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an elegant pair of Regency manner bedside chests
Hand crafted from mahogany with
Category
Vintage 1980s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair French Marquetry Bedside Lamp Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of French marble topped bedside chests of drawers, serpentine shaped with
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Early 20th Century Albanian Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Chest with Three Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
, console, nightstand, night, stand, bedside, chest, commode, dresser
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
$2,680
Pair of Mahogany Chests with Black Granite Top
Located in New York, NY
head ring handles perfect as bedside chests or flanking a fireplace. Priced at $4900 each.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
$9,800 / set
A Pair of Two-Drawer Chests Designed by Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
work well as Dressers, Dining Room Servers, or Bedside Chests.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Chinese Bed Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Elm Wood bedside chests with 2 drawers and 2 doors. There is ample storage below with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
$1,850
White Lacquer Bachelors Chest with Brass Drop Pulls
By Henredon
Located in Danville, CA
Bedside Chest of Drawers in White Lacquer with Polished Brass bale pulls attributed to Dorothy
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Small Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
moulded base with bracket feet.
Might make a great night stand or bedside chest.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mediterranean Treasure Chest, 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century Mediterranean style chest of drawers or bedside chest
By John Widdicomb
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Petite Pair of Provincial Cherrywood Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Small elegant pair of 19th century French Provincial cherry wood bedside chests or side chests with
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Italian Burl Walnut Side Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of circa 1920 Italian handcrafted burl walnut side chests or bedside chests with
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Vintage 1920s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb Mediterranean Treasure Chests, 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century Mediterranean style chests of drawers or bedside chests
By John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Bachelor Chest
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer bachelor chest or bedside chest with pull-out
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or bedside chests
By John Widdicomb
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Small Bow Front Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
. resting on apron base with splay feet.
Might make a great night stand or bedside chest.
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Stuart French Regency White Lacquered Chests or Commodes, Newly Refinished
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of midcentury French Regency bachelor chests, commodes, or large bedside chests
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Empire Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Houston, TX
pulls hardware. Suitable as a stand-alone chest or as a bedside chest. Each drawer is fully lined on the
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Antique 1810s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Regency Cherrywood Dresser Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style three-drawer dresser or bedside chest
By Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Bedside / Side Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique bedside / side chest of drawers. This was made in England and dates from around
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Inlaid Commode
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This lovely piece would make a perfect bedside chest. It has incredible inlay.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Painted Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style painted three-drawer bachelor chest or bedside chest
By
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest or bedside chest
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Bachelor Chests, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern five-drawer bachelor chests or large bedside chests
By
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Mahogany English Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dovetailed construction. This sweet size chest works great as an end table or bedside chest of drawers. This
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern six-drawer bachelor chests or large bedside chests
By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Spanish Painted Blue Three-Drawer Chest with Wooden Pulls
Located in Round Top, TX
makes for a great bedside chest or anywhere storage is needed.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Raymond Loewy Pair of Oak Gentelman
s Chests for Mengel in Art Deco Style
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully crafted pair of bedside chests by Raymond Loewy for Mengel with brushed aluminum bar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dressers, chests of drawers, or large bedside
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Florence Knoll Black Lacquered Louvered Front Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dresser, bachelor chest, or bedside chest
By
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Vintage 1950s American Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Bachelor Chests, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern five-drawer bachelor chests or large bedside chests
By
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Bachelor Chests, Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern five-drawer bachelor chests or large bedside chests
By
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern five-drawer dressers or bedside chests
By Edward
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair Italian Commodini
Located in Stamford, CT
Fine pair 18th century Italian neoclassical walnut with fruit wood inlay commodini, or bedside
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
$7,800
Pair French Bedside Lamp Tables
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality pair of French marquetry bedside chest of drawers, slim legs with ormolu feet
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood
Mahogany and Burled Wood Bachelors Chest by Beacon Hill Collection
By Beacon Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
compact size makes it useful as a bedside chest or in a living room space. Mahogany construction
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Quality Mirrored Commodes
Located in Manhasset, NY
Custom quality pair of 1970s mirrored commodes. Can also be used as bedside chests, each with three
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20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Georgian Style Walnut Bedside / Side Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique walnut bedside / side chest of drawers. This was made in England and dates from
Category
Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Later Painted Chequered Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
and white finish.
They would work well as bedside chests or they would look great and make a statement
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chests
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality pair of 19th century Victorian mahogany bedside chests, being bow front
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Extraordinary English Inlaid Yew Wood Bachelor
s Chests with Slides
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
. This pair is very useful in many areas of the home including bedside chests, living rooms chests
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood, Yew
1960s Pair of Vintage Teak Chests of Drawers
Located in London, GB
very versatile, they would make great bedside chests or end tables for a living room. We have had these
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
$1,165 / set
Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chests
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a pair of very good quality Victorian mahogany
bow front bedside chests. Each having
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian mahogany
bow front bedside chests. Each having a shaped top, above drawers, all with original
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Italian Marquetry Commodes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
stringing. Three drawers with elegant bronze handles. Suitable for use as bedside chests.
Category
20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of ebonized three-drawer dressers or bedside chests designed by Russel Wright
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Small Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small three-drawer painted commode. Would make an ideal bedside chest, 1880
Dimensions:
35
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$1,302
1960s Pair of Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
during the 1960s. They are a great size, they would be very useful as large bedside chests. The quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,193 / set
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
brass handles. It is a very useful size to be used as an occasional side chest or even a bedside chest
Category
Vintage 1930s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French provincial Louis XV-Style Bombe’ walnut chest of drawers
Located in Houston, TX
bedside chests or
As a pair in a family room or living area. They have a casual
But elegant vibe. The
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Hollywood Regency chinoiserie bedside chests or dressers by Henredon. The chests
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Three-Drawer Nightstand, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bedside chest or bachelor chest of drawers
By John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
bedside chests. 1860.
Code: 8536
Dimensions:
W: 34.5" (87.6 cm)
H: 32" (81.3 cm)
D: 18.5" (47 cm)
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
bedside chests. 1860.
Code: 8534
Dimensions:
W: 33.5" (85.1 cm)
H: 32" (81.3 cm)
D: 17.5" (44.5 cm)
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$6,854 / set
Tommi Parzinger Originals Brass Studded
Blue Lacquered Two Drawer Chest
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
dresser but scale suggests nightstand or bedside chest.
Solid brass round domed studs evocative of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Bedside Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of bedside chests for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, all bedside chests available were constructed with great care. There are 376 antique and vintage bedside chests for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Bedside chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Bedside chests bearing Mid-Century Modern or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large bedside chests, so small bedside chests measuring 11 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many bedside chests are appealing in their simplicity, but Niels Clausen, Carlos Solano-Granda and Drexel produced popular bedside chests that are worth a look.
How Much are Bedside Chests?
Prices for bedside chests start at $600 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $3,512.
Finding the Right Commodes And Chests Of Drawers for You
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.
Questions About Bedside Chests
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
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