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Pair of Jansen Stamped 5 Drawer Bachelor Chests with M/T
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fabulous pair of Jansen Stamped Ebonized Bachelor Chests 2 Small
drawers over 3 large
Category
Vintage 1940s Argentine Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid Century Bachelors Chest Buffet Mahogany
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Mid Century Bachelors Chest Buffet Sideboard in Mahogany
Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Night Stands or Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful pair of twin night stands or bachelor chests. Chests have clean lines with enough
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Antique Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique military campaign bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bachelors Chests by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Danville, CA
Fantastic pair of mahogany bachelors chests with faux shagreen drawer fronts. The pair have been
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Shagreen
Pair of Tamerlane Bachelor Chest by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of newly refinished Tamerlane bachelor chest by Thomasville. These would be perfect to use as
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood
$3,850 / set
Pair of Solid Mahogany Bachelor Chests by Henredon
Located in North York, ON
This listing is for a pair of solid mahogany bachelor chests made in the 1950s by renowned
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest, Newly Restored
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style bow front bachelor chest or commode
By Henredon "18th Century
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Walnut Bachelor Chests. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser or bachelor chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a very nice Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Heywood Wakefield. The chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Henkel Harris Chippendale Style Mahogany 4 Drawer Server Bachelor Chest
By Henkel Harris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henkel Harris Chippendale Style Mahogany 4 Drawer Server Bachelor Chest. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Baker Bachelor Chests from New World Collection
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage five-drawer bachelor chests from Baker Furniture's New World Collection attributed
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or large beside chests
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Bachelor
s Chests, circa Early 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of midcentury American walnut four drawer bachelor’s chests, circa early 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century English Bachelors Chest Having Four Drawers Raised on Bracket Feet
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century English bachelors chest having four drawers raised on bracket feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Black Edward Wormley for Drexel Bachelor
s Chests with Ebonized Handles
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of black Edward Wormley for Drexel Bachelor's chests with ebonized handles.
Category
Vintage 1940s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Small English 19th Century Bachelors Chest with 5 Drawers and Splayed Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small English 19th Century Bachelors Chest with 5 Drawers and Splayed Feet
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Georgian Fold Over Top Bachelor Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century petite pair of Georgian style bachelor's chests beautifully veneered in mahogany and
Category
20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
George III Inlaid Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
With its double string inlay of boxwood and handsome brasses, this antique bachelor's chest has
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Classic English Style Mahogany and Burl Bachelors Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mahogany Chippendale style three-drawer bachelors chest with pierced shield back drawer pulls. The
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Modern Pair of Grey Lacquered Nightstands / Bachelor
s Chests with Brass Handles
By Grosfeld House, Kittinger
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous pair of modern nightstands or bachelor's chests freshly lacquered in a gorgeous grey and
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller 4 Drawers Walnut Dresser Bachelor Chest Cabinet
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut four drawers bachelor chest dresser cabinet designed by George Nelson for
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1987 Lane Furniture Chippendale Pine Goddard Block Front Bachelors Chest Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
1987 Lane Furniture Chippendale pine goddard block front bachelors chest dresser
Lane Altavista
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Ebony Dorothy Draper Espana Bachelor Chests, Nightstands or Commodes
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of ebony dorothy draper style espana bachelor chests w/ 3 drawers. A pair of finely polished
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mahogany and Burled Wood Bachelors Chest by Beacon Hill Collection
By Beacon Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A charming Mahogany and Burled wood bachelors chest by Beacon Hill furniture company. Desirable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest with Brushing Slide, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A George III English mahogany bachelor's chest with brushing slide, four drawers with brass bail
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
John Widdicomb French Country Provincial Louis XV Cherry Commode Bachelor Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country / Louis XV style bachelor chest by John Widdicomb. This cherry wood commode
Category
Vintage 1950s American Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dania Walnut Bachelor Chests
By American of Martinsville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dania Walnut Bachelor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Mahogany Bachelor Chest of Drawers from the Late 18th Century
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful small mahogany bachelor chest of drawers from the late 18th century. Beautiful weathered
Category
Antique 1790s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George Nelson for Herman Miller Midcentury Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest, Restored
By George Nelson
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern black lacquered bachelor chest or dresser
By George
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Lacquer
Antique English George III Flame Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest with "Adam" Painting
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous and rare antique English George III flame mahogany Bowfront bachelor's chest with rare
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
Pair Chinese Influenced Mid Century Modern Bachelor Chests Commodes Night Stands
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Chinese influenced bachelor chests or commodes. Part of our Winter White collection. This
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique English Burr Elm Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare and fine antique English burr elm oyster veneer queen Anne revival bachelor's chest with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Ebonized Bachelor Chest, Restored
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie five-drawer bachelor chest
Designed by Michael
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Ebonized Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie bachelor chests
Designed by Michael Taylor for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Solid Oak Cerused Finish Four Drawers Bachelor Chest on Dowel Legs Mid Century
By Jay Spectre, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid cerused oak 4 drawer bachelor chest dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Beacon Hill Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Bachelor Chest of Drawers Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beacon Hill Georgian Style Mahogany Commode Bachelor Chest of Drawers Server. Item features 6
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Small Georgian Style Mahogany Bachelor Chests by Tibbenham
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century pair of English bachelor chests in the Georgian style and made of flame mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest with Three Graduated Drawers, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany bachelor's chest from the mid-19th century, with three drawers, brass hardware
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Style Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Bachelor Chest, Circa 1970s
By Dixie
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign bachelor chest
In the manner of Henredon
By Dixie
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon Style Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak Bachelor Chest, Circa 1970s
By Dixie
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign bachelor chest
In the manner of Henredon
By Dixie
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An iconic pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or large beside chests
By Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harvey Probber Bachelors Chest
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. Triple door Chest,
Features 8 drawers, some with dividers and 10
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Bachelors Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A George III style poplar burl chest of drawers with a rectangular moulded edge top above two short
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European George III Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Wood
$3,705 / item
Queen Anne Bachelor
s Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Queen Anne style burr oak four drawer chest of drawers in burl veneer of small proportions, the top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Wood
$6,122 / item
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest, New Refinished
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern six-drawer bachelor chest or dresser
By Edward Wormley for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stylemaker Signed Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Stylemaker
Located in Manhasset, NY
Stylemaker signed pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests or nightstands. Recently polished and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Laburnum Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chests Pair
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
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These bachelor's chests were originally made during the reign of Queen Anne and then in the 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Walnut
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
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bachelor Chests
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome pair of bachelor chests by Dunbar. Four drawers each with solid brass pulls. Would make
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small antique George III burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent condition and dating
Category
Vintage 1910s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Bachelor Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bachelor chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bachelor chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Find 610 options for an antique or vintage bachelor chest now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a bachelor chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bachelor chest, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bachelor chest over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Bachelor Chest?
Prices for a bachelor chest start at $10 and top out at $64,500 with the average selling for $3,400.
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 Bachelor Chest
- 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.
- 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.
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