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George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with molded edge over a brushing slide and three drawers, raised on bracket feet.
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Mid-Century Modern Birchcraft by Baumritter Birch Bachelor Chest/ Dresser
By Baumritter, Birchcraft
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic birch Mid-Century Modern 6-drawer bachelor chest/dresser with louver style drawer pulls
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
Fine Pair Haley E Carter Bachelor Chests Dressers Limited Edition Louis XV Style
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of Haley E Carter bachelor chests, limited edition. These fine custom quality chests
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage Thomasville Cherry Bachelor Chest Nightstands - Set of 2
By Thomasville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Vintage Thomasville Cherry Bachelor Chest Nightstands. Featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century American Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Dunbar Bachelors Chest
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
chest of drawers with slat dividers and white bottom drawers for a clean look. This dresser is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$1,590
Pair of Clean Lined Modern Bachelor
s Chests in White Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Michael Taylor
Located in Houston, TX
Clean lined pair of bachelor's chests or nightstands. Chests are freshly finished in a smooth white
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Night Stands
Materials
Lacquer
Henredon Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style serpentine front bachelor chests or bedside chests
By Henredon
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Asian Style Bachelors Chests
By Big Rapids Furniture Company, Michael Taylor, James Mont
Located in New Windsor, NY
molding. Desirable three-drawer mid-size bachelors chests that have multiple uses. Drawers are solid oak
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pennsylvania House Cherrywood Chippendale Bachelor Chest Nightstand, a Pair
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Pennsylvania House cherrywood Chippendale bachelor chest side table nightstands, a pair
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bachelors Chests by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bachelors chests by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Pair of Antique English Q.A. Inlaid Laburnum Oyster Veneer Bachelor
s Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
bachelor's chests. Queen Anne Revival pieces were popular during the mid to late 19th century. Even though
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Unique 18th Century George II
Dummy
Fronted Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The unique 18th century George II mahogany architects bachelors chest, C. 1730-1740. England
The
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1980
s Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Six Drawers
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Henkel Harris, Heritage Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
separate listings of: "1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers" and "1980's Campaign style Mahogany
Category
20th Century American Campaign Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair Kittinger Mahogany Williamsburg Adaptation Bachelors Chests Nightstands
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Kittinger Williamsburg adaptation collection bachelors chests or nightstands. Theye each are made of solid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Bachelor Chest /Dresser
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Paul McCobb. It is made of solid wood. It
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
Pair of Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Side Tables
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Bachelors chests with butlers serving trays.
A truly stunning and well made pair by Kennedy Furniture and
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Four Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This pair of bachelor chests blends mid-century sophistication with industrial-inspired accents
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Wood
$1,400 / set
Early 18th Century George I Figured Walnut Bachelors Chest, C.1720-1730
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare early 18th-century compact George I figured walnut bachelors chest
The quarter
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Robert Feller Mark Furst for Furnette 3-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Mark J. Furst
Robert Fellner
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a perfect example of American Mid-Century Modern furniture; a walnut and brass bachelor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rare Small Antique George III Quality Mahogany Bachelors Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare small antique George III quality mahogany Bachelors chest of 5 drawers having a quality
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Stickley Style Arts
Crafts Cherrywood Nightstands or Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Stickley style Arts & Crafts cherrywood large nightstands or bachelor chests
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Night Stands
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest or Dresser with Accent Drawer Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very sharp looking mid-century modern walnut bachelor chest
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
MCM Bachelor Chests Serpentine 1950s Pair by OLD COLONY
By Old Colony Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bachelor Chests by OLD COLONY
With Satin Wood inlay designs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
37" high at
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Style Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Style Nightstands. Featuring a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage Henkel Harris Mahogany Bachelor Chest Nightstands - Set of 2
By Henkel Harris
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Vintage Henkel Harris Mahogany Bachelor Chest Nightstands. Featuring
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small antique Georgian style mahogany chest of drawers in great condition and dating from around
Category
Vintage 1940s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pennsylvania Chippendale Walnut Antique Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers c. 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, Feet & brasses replaced
This precious little American Chippendale bachelor's chest of drawers is a
Category
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Burl Front Bachelors Chests
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Walnut Chests with bookmatched Burl drawerfronts. Brass Ring Pulls and Greek Key carved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bachelor Chest by Baker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut 4 drawers chest of drawers,with brass pulls and feet caps in French style of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian style four-drawer commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Floral Painted Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawer Bachelor Chest Set c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Four Drawer Bachelor Chest Set c1920.
34 3/4" x 34" x 20".
A pair of
Category
Early 20th Century Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Leather Bound Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a unique bowfront chest of drawers, unique in that it is veneered with leather. The top
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather
Minton Spidell 3 Drawer French Provincial Commode Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minton Spidell 3 Drawer French Provincial Commode Bachelor Chest Dresser. Item features solid wood
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Heritage Mahogany Clawfoot Bachelor Chest Nightstands - Set of 2
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Vintage Heritage Mahogany Clawfoot Bachelor Chest Nightstands
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Marble Travertine Top 3 Decor Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest dresser or entry hall chest. Ornament decorated drawer
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of walnut three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands by Widdicomb Furniture of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawer Bachelor Chests or Dressers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice mid century modern bachelor chests or dressers in excellent condition. Beautiful
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Baker Satinwood Banded Mahogany Sheraton Bachelors Chests Commodes C1990
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Baker bachelors chests with satinwood banding and mahogany cases. The
Category
1990s American Sheraton Night Stands
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Bachelor Chests or Nightstands, Pair
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut three-drawer bachelor chests or bedside tables
By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker Stately Homes Chippendale serpentine mahogany bachelor’s chest dresser
Baker Stately Homes
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Renzo Rutili Black Lacquered Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands Newly Restored
By Renzo Rutili, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or large bedside
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Style Walnut Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Style Walnut Nightstands. Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Walnut
PAIR Extraordinary Antique English Inlaid Yew wood Q.A. style Bachelor
s Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This extraordianry PAIR of Antique English inlaid and crossbanded Yew wood Bachelor's Chests were
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut, Pine, Yew
Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT!
Baded top.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Baker Furniture French Empire Cherry Wood Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Empire or Neoclassical style nightstand or bachelor chest
By Baker Furniture
Category
Vintage 1960s American Empire Night Stands
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or bedside tables
By John
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midcentury Walnut 4-Drawer Campaign Brass Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut 4-drawer campaign style brass pulls bachelor chest dresser. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Henredon Scene One Campaign Bachelors Chest
By Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Campaign style chest of drawers by Henredon, Scene One collection. The chest six drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder for Sibast Teak Bachelor
s Chest
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian modern teak four-drawer chest by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture, circa 1950s. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Small Antique Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique mahogany chest of drawers has really nice small proportions and is of high quality. On
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small antique walnut chest of drawers with a useful fold over top that can double up as a writing
Category
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Diminutive English Bachelors Chest Mahogany, circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Diminutive English chest. Mahogany with bracket feet. Very nice cast brass pulls.
Category
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Exceptional quality antique burr walnut chest of drawers of small proportions & with a lovely
Category
Early 20th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
English Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany graduated four-drawer chest of drawers with brushing slide, original
Category
Antique 1780s British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique walnut chest of drawers with a brushing slide and sitting on Queen Anne feet with shell
Category
Vintage 1930s English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair Bachelors Chest/Nightstands by Robsjohn Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful 3-drawer chests/dressers are by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. They are
Category
20th Century American 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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