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19th Century Spanish Commode Clad In Zinc
Located in Round Top, TX
drawers, but serves beautifully as a bedside chest... The fabulous patina adds so much texture and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Zinc
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Pair of Bedside Tables / Chests in Walnut, 1950s
Signed
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of bedside tables / chests in walnut, chests with brushed nickel pulls, by T.H. Robsjohn
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Nickel
18th Century Louis XIV Style Arbalette Commode in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
sumptuous finish - in wonderful shades of a twilight blue. Also wonderful as a bedside chest or converted
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century Mexican Three-Drawer Tin Clad Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
perfect entryway or vestibule piece, will also work great as a table or bedside chest.
Category
20th Century Mexican Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Antique Campaign Style Yew Wood Chests
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique campaign style bedside chests in yew wood, with tooled leather tops. They have
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Vintage 1930s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Thomasville "Allegro" Faux Bamboo Chests
By Thomasville
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a classic pair of 1960's Faux Bamboo Small Chest or Bedside Chests created by Thomasville
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Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,750 / set
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Yew Wood Chests
Located in London, GB
Good quality pair of bow fronted bedside chests in yew wood with crossbanding on the tops and
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
bedside chests. 1860.
Code: 8535
Dimensions:W: 31.5" (80 cm)H: 32" (81.3 cm)D: 18.5" (47 cm)
£4,500.00
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
$6,854 / set
Art Deco Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
is of superb quality and is a very useful size, perfect for use as a bedside chest or as an
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Raffia Clad Commodes with Brass Hardware
Located in Danville, CA
sensational bedside chests, matching servers, etc..
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Late 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mahogany Bachelor’s Chests
Located in Cheshire, GB
A fine matching pair of mahogany bachelor’s chests, each with four graduated drawers and a pull-out
Category
Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$7,402 / set
Vintage Solid Walnut Chest of Drawers and Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
A top quality and very useful midcentury style chest of drawers and matching bedside chests in
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Late 20th Century European Bedroom Sets
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
as bedside chests or side chests around the home. They have gorgeous burr walnut grain patterns on
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Spanish 19th Century Painted Comode
Located in Round Top, TX
terrific geometric painted pattern. A wonderful commode for any living area or as a bedside chest. This
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Commode
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved two-drawer commode or bedside chest of drawers
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Red Lacquered Oval Side Chests
Located in Chicago, IL
These fully restored side chests have a unique tapered oval shape and make excellent bedside chests.
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Antique 19th Century Side Tables
Materials
Fir
Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
standard, the condition is superb throughout.
We also have the matching small bedside chest of drawers and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Military Campaign Side Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
for use as a bedside chest, the back and sides are beautifully finished as well, so it can be used as
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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Figured Walnut Chest on Legs
Located in London, GB
This small antique chest of drawers on legs is a very versatile piece. It's the size of a bedside
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Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
, quite small and low, perfect for a bedside chest or side chest in a living room. The wood has a
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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
, quite small and low, perfect for a bedside chest or side chest in a living room. The wood has a
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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Neoclassical Walnut Bedside Table Commode Nightstand Inlay Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian Neoclassical commode or bedside chest, circa first half 19th century. Made from walnut with
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Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique French Marble-Top Bombe Chests
Located in London, GB
. They would work well as bedside chests or as lamp, side tables. The original marble tops have lovely
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Vintage 1920s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Kingwood, Giltwood
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
used as decent sized bedside chests, or as side chests / tables around the home; they are very
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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers / Sideboard by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
bedside chest of drawers that came with this, seen listed under our other items for sale.
Width – 149 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Style Chests
Located in London, GB
standing items. They would be great as bedside chests or even in a lounge as end tables either side of a
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,261 / set
Petite Louis Philippe Commode with Bookmatched Front and Marquetry Inlay
Located in Birmingham, AL
. This handsome commode has nice proportions and is small enough in scale for use as a bedside chest. It
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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Neoclassical Style Inlaid Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique neoclassical style large chest of drawers has a pair of matching bedside chests also
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Georgian Style Side Chests
Located in London, GB
handles and nicely dovetailed joints.
They are a very useful size to be used as bedside chests or as side
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Military Campaign Style Chest of Drawers in Yew
Located in London, GB
matching pair of bedside chests that came with these, seen listed under our other items for sale.
Width
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
used as decent sized bedside chests, or as side chests / tables around the home; they are very
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Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
sit on bracket feet. They are a very smart pair and could even be used as bedside chests, if the
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Vintage 1910s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,427 / set
Antique Military Campaign Mahogany Secrétaire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Right now there are a matching pair of bedside chests on the site to go with this piece & they
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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Burr Elm Georgian Style Side Chests
Located in London, GB
very useful size to be used as bedside chests or as side chests around the home.
We have had them
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Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
19th Century Spanish Commode in Painted Wood
Located in Round Top, TX
. Perfect as a bedside chest of drawers or converted in to a bathroom/powder room vanity.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Petite French Louis Philippe Period Commode with Book Matched Front
Located in Birmingham, AL
use as a bedside chest. The simple elegant lines make it suitable for many interiors.
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Antique 1830s European Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Thai 1950s Clothing Chest with Teal Seafoam Patina and Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
patina. We have a similar chest (see LU863918880702) that will work perfectly as a pair of bedside chests
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Mid-20th Century Thai Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Thai 1950s Vintage Clothing Chest with Seafoam Teal Patina and Three Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
patina. We have a similar chest (see LU863918880692) that will work perfectly as a pair of bedside chests
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Mid-20th Century Thai Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1970s Pair of Vintage Wood and Chrome Chests
Located in London, GB
. They could be used as bedside chests, in a lounge or office. They are nicely finished on the back, so
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Ralph Lauren Two Cote d
Azur Chests
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Manhasset, NY
Ralph Lauren Cote d'Azur chests. A single right and left side chest. These fabulous bedside chests
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Vintage 1930s Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Chinese Bed Side Chests with Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of Chinese bedside chests is made from elmwood and is from Zhejiang, China. Each chest
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Pair of Antique Military Campaign Chests of Drawers
Located in London, GB
used as decent sized bedside chests, or as side chests / tables around the home; they are very
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Chests
Located in London, GB
An excellent pair of antique military campaign style bedside chests in yew wood. They were made in
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Style Chests
Located in London, GB
sunken military handles. These chests are a very useful size, perfect for use as large bedside chests or
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Vintage 1950s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Late 18th Century Small Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
—whether used as a bedside chest, entryway storage, or elegant accent in a living room. Crafted in Italy
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Miniature Pair of Antique Yew Wood Military Campaign Side Chests
Located in London, GB
a very useful size, perfect for use as slim bedside chests, or in a lounge setting. The backs are
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Vintage 1950s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of marquetry inlaid and gilt metal mounted bedside cabinets
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of bedside chests. The marquetry inlaid tops having canted corners above two frieze drawers
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Early 20th Century British Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Campaign Chest in Mahogany with Brass Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: a pair of matching campaign bedside chests—offered separately—which together create a rare and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
C. 1880 Korean Blanket Chest with White Brass Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
auspicious symbols. It has been fitted with a shelf for added usefulness as a bedside chest or entry console.
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests
Materials
Elm
Antique French Nighstands Pair Bedside Cabinets, 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Cute pair of antique French bedside chests
We date to circa 1900 and they are in walnut with
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Antique Early 1900s Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Poul Volther Danish Small Chest 1960s FDB Mobler Denmark Teak and Oak
By Poul Volther
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
teak case, light oak base. Three drawers-ideal as a bedside chest or small storage piece.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest
Located in Round Top, TX
hardware. Great for a bedside chest or focal point piece. It has clean lines for modern or tradition design.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
19th Century, French Louis Philippe Style Petite Painted Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
perfect as a bedside chest or end table.
Dimensions:
H - 34.25"
W - 39.75"
D - 19"
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Directoire Period Four Drawer Walnut Commode
Located in Birmingham, AL
. Its narrow depth makes it a perfect choice as a bedside chest or end table. Elegant yet unpretentious
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis Philippe Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
bedside chest. As always, more photos available upon request. We have a large selection of French antiques.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of ...
Danish Modern Rosewood Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of midcentury Danish modern dressers or bedside chests in book-matched rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Bedside Cabinets Italian 1930s Walnut Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classy pair of Italian art deco bedside chests
Classic clean and minimal art deco design
Category
Vintage 1930s Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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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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