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Pair of bachelor’s figured walnut chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of 17th century style chests of drawers, the well figured tops with cross banded edges. Above
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Cupboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Unusual George III Period Mahogany Bachelors Chest On Cupboard, Of Rare Small
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George I Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers, circa 1720-1730
Located in Pasadena, CA
configuration beside a secretary section over a traditional bachelor form chest appears to be original to the
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Georgian Rare Mahogany Bachelors, Or Estate Cupboard
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very unusual George III period mahogany bachelors, or estate
chest on cupboard having six short
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Bachelors Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful 19th century walnut bowfront bachelors chest has a rich patina and beautifully aged
Category
1890s English Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Hardwood
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bachelors chest, late 18th century. Having a rectangular top with thumb molded
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bachelors chest, late 18th century, With a plum pudding mahogany two board top
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century English Bachelor
s Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century English oak bachelor's chest with a routed edge around the top following down to
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Style Burled Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome five drawer bachelors chest with pierced Chippendale style brass handles. The two
Category
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
English Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest. Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany graduated four drawer bachelors chest with one board top, original
Category
1760s English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest with Bracket Feet
Category
18th Century English Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
Antique Figured Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and handsome three drawer Bachelor's Chest dating to the 19th Century. The top with
Category
19th Century Sheraton Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Georgian English Bachelor
s Chest in Mahogany, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
English mahogany Georgian bachelor's chest with brushing slide, four drawers, brass pulls and
Category
1760s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Small George II Walnut Fold Over Top Bachelor Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A small, English, solid Virginia walnut fold-over top bachelor chest, of very good color and
Category
1740s English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
18th-century English oak chest of drawers/Bachelor Chest
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful antique English oak Bachelor Chest with graceful details. What makes this
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Wood
Bachelors Chest George III Circa 1780
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A WONDERFUL GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST CIRCA 1780 With brushing slide above four long
Category
1780s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany Bachelors Chests Night Stands
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of mahogany bachelors chests with leather topped pull-out tray.
Four drawers under the pull
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Georgian Bachelors Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 18th century mahogany Georgian bachelors chest with brushing slide above 4 graduating drawers
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor
s Chest, Denmark, circa 1820
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An elegant, richly grained mahogany bachelor's chest or petite commode, of bow front form and clean
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Circa 1790 George III Period English Bowfront Bachelor
s Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III period bowfront bachelor's chest, English. With brushing slide. Mahogany with
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Wood
English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest or Petite Commode, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1760 mahogany bachelor's chest or petite commode having single solid board top
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
An American 19th Century Bachelor
s Chest
Located in Bellport, NY
An American 19thc Bachelor's Chest. The door opens to a group of four pull out drawers. The pulls
Category
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest with Writing Slide, circa 1770
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Georgian mahogany bachelor's chest with molded edge top surmounting a writing slide over
Category
1770s English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality Unusual Antique George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality unusual antique George III mahogany bachelor's chest having a magnificent
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Other
Georgian Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality Georgian mahogany bachelor's chest of drawers, circa 1820.
This is a lovely chest
Category
1820s Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Oak 18th Century George III Bachelor Chest of Drawers C.1790
Located in London, GB
An antique English oak 18th century George III bachelor chest of drawers c.1790.
Made in England
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century George III Inlaid Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest W. Table Top
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This small 30 in. wide Georgian style four drawer chest of drawers, often called a bachelor's chest
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with angled corners over a pair of drawers over three graduated drawers all flanked by quarter columns, raised on bracket feet.
Category
1770s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular crossbanded top over a brushing slide with ring handles over two over two long drawers, splayed feet.
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers with original handles , raised on bracket feet. Newport Rhode Island Estate.
Category
1740s English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with moulded edge over four graduated drawers with brass bail handles. Shaped bracket feet.
Category
1780s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Yew Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Bachelor's chests with walnut Herringbone or Feather-Banded inlay. Exceptional oyster veneers throughout
Category
Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Yew
Pair of Antique English Yew Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of superb quality antique English inlaid yew-wood oyster veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
Category
Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Yew
Caddy Top Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Three-drawer, English, mahogany caddy top chest with scalloped apron and slightly splayed feet
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George II Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A fine piece. With a rectangular hinged top that folds forward and has two pull out supports, The interior with walnut veneers. With a long drawer over two small drawers over two lon...
Category
1740s English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
19th Century Sheraton 4-Drawer Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century Sheraton 4-drawer mahogany bow front bachelor chest drawer. Listing includes beautiful
Category
Mid-19th Century English Sheraton Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with molded edge over four graduated cockbeaded drawers with brass bail handles, bracket feet.
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with crossbanded edge over four graduated drawers raised on bracket feet.
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
George II Walnut Bachelors Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four graduated drawers and raised on bracket feet. Original handles.
Category
1740s English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with applied molded edge over a brushing slide with two axe head brass pulls over four graduated drawers with beaded edges and brass bail handles, raised on ogee brac...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Burl Walnut Two-Over-Three Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine and colorful English Chest with interesting angle cut veneer on the top two
Category
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Burl
American Federal Crotch Mahogany Inlaid Five-Drawer Bachelor Chest or Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique mahogany American Federal inlaid five-drawer chest. Item features beautiful flamed / crotch
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
George III 18th Century Compact Mahogany Bachelors Chest with Brushing Slide
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The moulded mahogany top sits above a scratch moulded brushing slide over four oak lined graduated cock-beaded drawers retaining original gilt brass swan neck handles and locks, rais...
Category
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Richly-Colored English George III Style Burl-Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Originally sold through Harvey Nichols, London in the late 19th century and with paper label 'Harvey Nichols & Co., Ltd, Bournemouth Depository;' the rectangular top with molded edge...
Category
1880s English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Burl
Pair of English Bachelor
s Small Chests of Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of period English small or short bachelor's chest of drawers (or side chests) of walnut
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of English Bachelor
s Small Chests of Mahogany with Brush Slides
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of fine English chest of drawers or bachelor chests of superb quality and condition from the
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Rochester, NY
French Louis XV Provincial serpentine commode or bachelors chest of carved drawer fronts and side
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Secrétaire Desk Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XVI style French commode, or bachelors chest, with two dovetailed drawers and
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique
Large 18th Century Georgian Inlaid Commode / Chest of Drawers w Brass
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, large and stunning late 1700s bachelor's chest.
In the late 18th century you would have had
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
. Good proportions for use as a bedside bachelor's chest or in a small entryway. Contact us for a
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Elegant Georgian Chest with Inlaid Top and Brass Hardware
Located in Houston, TX
Early elegant Georgian style small dresser or bachelor's chest. Beautifully grained wood with an
Category
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Walnut
George III Period Mahogany and Pine Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1760
Located in Shippensburg, PA
termed a “bachelor’s chest”. These are absolutely gorgeous bedside solutions, as the case is small enough
Category
1760s English George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Inlaid Mahogany Directoire Bachelors Foyer Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine 1890s era French Directoire style chest. The chest is in good condition and has a
Category
1890s French Directoire Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Gentleman
s Bachelor
s Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers, circa 1760
Located in Portland, OR
Antique gentleman's 'Bachelor's' Georgian chest of drawers, circa 1760. Made of solid Cuban
Category
Mid-18th Century American George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century English Oak and Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual and desirable size three drawer bachelor's style chest. Oak with mahogany banding on
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Bachelor
s Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th Century bachelor's chest with wood inlay and marble top with original brass hardware.
Category
19th Century French Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,450
English Bachelor Chest
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Hudson, NY
Mahogany English George III bachelor's chest with brass pulls.
Category
18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Bachelors Chest
Materials
Brass
$3,800
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Antique Bachelors Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique bachelors chest available at 1stDibs. An antique bachelors chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique bachelors chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique bachelors chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique bachelors chest over the years, but those crafted by Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Bachelors Chest?
Prices for an antique bachelors chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $875 and can go as high as $80,305, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
Finding the Right Commodes-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 Antique Bachelors Chest
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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