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Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
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
Milling Road Three Drawer Commode Bachelor Chest Banded Mahogany Maple Satinwood
By Milling Road
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A banded mahogany, striped maple and satinwood bachelors chest by Milling Road Furniture, a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Flip Top Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style flip top dresser or bachelor chest of drawers
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Bachelor Chests
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Restored
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or large
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Naugahyde, Mahogany
Barbara Barry for Henredon Mahogany Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest or Bedside Chest
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Regency style three-drawer large nightstand or bachelor chest
By Barbara
Category
1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Bachelor Chest or Large Nightstand, Restored
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest or large nightstand
By
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Naugahyde, Mahogany
George II Bachelor
s Chest attributed to Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional bachelor's chest attributed to the workshops of Thomas Chippendale displays all of
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
bachelor's chests please note fine period style brasses and lovely herringbone, feather-banded inlay original
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Glamorous Pair of Bachelor Chests with Gold Leaf and Lucite Accents
By John Van Koert, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of bachelor chests or nightstands freshly finished in an ebony stain. Drawers are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest or nightstand
By John Van Koert for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Extraordinary English Inlaid Yew Wood Bachelor
s Chests with Slides
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of exceptionally rare and fine antique English inlaid yew wood Queen Anne Revival bachelor
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Tulipwood, Yew
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest, Commodes or Dressers
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests, commodes, nightstands or dressers. A finely constructed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest, Commodes or Dressers
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests, commodes, nightstands or dressers. A finely constructed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest, Commodes or Dressers
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests, commodes, nightstands or dressers. A finely constructed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Blond Mid-Century Four Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Thomasville, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice blond four drawers bachelor chests from circa 1960s with round brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Milo Baughman for Directional Campaign Style Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands or bachelor
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Campaign Style Bachelor Chests or Bedside Tables by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great pair of Vintage, Hollywood Regency / Mid Century Modern, 3 drawer bachelor chests by Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Simple Three Drawer Two-Tone Bachelor
s Chests or Nightstands
By Dunbar Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful three-drawer two-tone bachelor's chests / nightstands. These chests have been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Abalone
Baker Furniture French Empire Walnut and Burl Wood Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional walnut and burl wood French Empire commode or bachelor chest
By Baker Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style French Regency Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a gorgeous Louis XVI style French Regency three-drawer bachelor chest of drawers by Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early Deco Bachelor
s Chest with Nickel hardware by Widdicomb
Located in Danville, CA
Mid-30's Art Deco Bachelor's chest by Widdicomb...possibly by Donald Deskey. This cabinet features
Category
Vintage 1930s American Cabinets
Materials
Nickel
19th Century American Federal Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional quality American Federal Style Bachelor's chest of five drawers from the first half
Category
Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Small Tallboy Size Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sized Bachelors chest of drawers
This piece was made by R.E.H Kennedy and retailed through Harrods
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Mahogany Side Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sized Bachelors chest of drawers
This piece was made by R.E.H Kennedy and retailed through Harrods
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Commodes, Dressers, Grey Lacquer
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests, commodes, nightstands or dressers in a high gloss grey
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Hickory White Bachelor
s Chest of Three Drawers
By Hickory White
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine quality three drawer bachelor's chest in ebony by high-end American furniture maker
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Dressers
Materials
Metal
Councill Furniture Mahogany Inlay Four Drawer Bachelor
s Chest Dresser
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant signed Councill Furniture, made in USA, federal bachelors' chest.
Gorgeous inlay mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Founders Mid-Century Modern Bachelors Chests or Nightstands or Commodes
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of founders Mid-Century Modern bachelors chests or nightstands or commodes. These signed chest
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair Antique English Oyster Veneer Yew Wood Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
bachelor's chests
Please note "herringbone" or "feather-banded" inlay as well as the intricate Oyster
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bachelor Chest Dresser by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern teak bachelor chest by Falster.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Antique English Inlaid Burr Elm Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality antique English inlaid burr elm Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's chest. The Queen Anne
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Lovely George III Style Mahogany Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful George III style mahogany bachelor's chest of 4 drawers.
This is a lovely chest, that is
Category
Early 20th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Inlaid Yew Wood Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chest with Brush Slide
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine and rare antique English inlaid yew wood oyster veneer Queen Anne revival bachelor's chest
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests Nightstands, Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests in the style of Paul McCobb. Each having tapering
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid 20th C. Walnut, Burlwood and Brass Campaign Style Bachelor Chests - a Pair
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers were manufactured in the Mid 20th Century by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Newly Restored
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of bachelor chests or large nightstands designed by Michael Taylor for his "New
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Baker Furniture French Country Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Provincial bachelor chests or large bedside tables by Baker Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Dillingham Bachelor
s Chest by Merton Gershun
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic pair of bachelor's chest designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham. The chests each
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Union National Georgian Style Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Buffet Dresser
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Bachelors Chest, Buffet or Dresser by Union National, Circa 1940s. Designed in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Asian Inspired Ebony Bachelor Chests in James Mont Style
By Big Rapids Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of modernist Asian inspired ebony bachelor chests in James Mont Style. This Fine recently
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers, English, Flame Mahogany, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor's chest of drawers. An English, flame mahogany gentleman's cabinet
Category
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor
s Chests
By Queen Anne
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Revival bachelor's chests with brushing slides and period style brasses. Please note the fabulous "oysters
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Hardwood Side Table
By Harrods, Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Bachelors chest of drawers with slip serving tray
This piece was made by R.E.H Kennedy and retailed
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
English George III Bachelor
s Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany and satinwood chest with inlaid detail. This chest has very nice proportions.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Ebonized Bachelor Chest by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A two over two ebonized chest, bedside stand. This Maison Jansen chest has capped bronze tapering
Category
Vintage 1960s Argentine Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Mahogany Bachelor Chest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Good and completely original chest.
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Bachelors Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic, solid oak chest of drawers with a large pull-out linen folding slide over graduating
Category
Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Chippendale English Bachelor
s Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eighteenth century English Chippendale chest of drawers consisting of two small drawers over three
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
George II Style Bachelor
s Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very nice quality 18thC English style chest of drawers made in the mid 20thC. Mahogany matchbook
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having a brushing slide to the top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Beveled Mirrored Bachelors Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Contemporary mirrored chest of drawers. Beautiful beveled glass tiles on a chic
Category
Late 20th Century North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror
Pair of Mahogany Bachelors Chests
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Slightly different, but a handsome pair of 19th century Chippendale style small commodes with original brass hardware.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Kipp Stewart Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Kipp Stewart, Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s, constructed with walnut and ft. fantastic grain
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with molded edge and rounded corners over three graduated drawers. Bracket feet.
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four graduated drawers with bail handles.Bracket feet.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers raised on ogee bracket feet.
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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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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