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Baker Furniture Jacobean Solid Oak Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Jacobean style chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, 20th century
Solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George III Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers with Bushing Slide
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III figured mahogany chest of drawers with four long drawers and fitted with brush slide in
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four-drawer chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Yew Wood Commode or Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful English Georgian style four-drawer commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers, Benchmade
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is an inordinately attractive Chippendale style mahogany chest of drawers, entirely
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Risom Mid Century Modern Server Cabinet Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern J. Risom cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Pair of Paul McCobb for Calvin Dressers Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Walnut Paul McCobb dressers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1950
s John Stuart Bachelor Chests
By John Stuart
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of 1950s John Stuart Bachelor three-drawer chests with flared and tapered legs. Generous in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
$3,900 / set
Circa 1785 George III Period English Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1785 George III period bachelor's chest of drawers, English. A rare & desirable size in
Category
Antique 1780s British George III Dressers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of 1970
s Campaign Bachelor chests-"Swingers Collection by Schoolfield Ind.
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Step back into the 70s with this groovy pair of Campaign-style bachelor chests from the “Swingers
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Metal
Antique Small Bachelor
s Chest Drawers Fine Burr Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing chest of drawers presented in very good antique condition from the late 20th
Category
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
18th Century English George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III Mahogany chest of drawers. The top of the chest has a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Empire Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Empire style commode or chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The chest
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ebonized Cerused Oak Bachelors Chests with Brass Hardware
By Samuel Marx
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome pair of breakfront chests in ebonized and cerused oak. This fine pair of chest have
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pulaski Italian Revival Bombe Bachelors Chest Commode Nightstand Side Table
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Dayton, OH
Pulaski Furniture late 20th century serpentine bombe chest. Italian revival with a walnut and
Category
Late 20th Century Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style mahogany chest of drawers or commode
Made by Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dresser chest
By George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
George Nelson for Herman Miller Walnut Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dresser chest
By George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Refinished
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern five-drawer dresser chest
By Edward Wormley for Drexel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Bachelor Chest, Newly Restored
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern three-drawer dresser chest
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian bow front commodes, dressers, or chests of drawers
By Baker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early Modern Danish Teak Bachelors Chest Dresser, Circa 1950
s
By Munch Møbler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning early Mid-Century Modern Danish teak chest by Munch Mobler. The vintage 1950s cabinets
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Westnofa Teak Bachelors Chests - Mid Century Danish Modern Dressers Nightstands
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Decatur, GA
PAIR of vintage midcentury Scandinavian modern 4 drawer chests by Westnofa, circa 1970s. Gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
English George III Antique Bachelor
s Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An attractive chest of drawers from the last quarter of the eighteenth-century, it features a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Herman Miller Rare Three Drawer Bachelor
s Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in North Miami, FL
George Nelson cabinet by Herman Miller, walnut wood case with three drawers with black finish, original zinc hairpin legs, signed with foil label, 34"w x 18.5"d x 32.5"h. RARE! in ve...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of George III Style Mahogany Bachelor Chests of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a rectangular top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers all with brass bail handles, raised on bracket feet. Nice quality timber and construction.
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Baker Mid Century Walnut Chest of Drawers Bachelor’s Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
Constructed of solid walnut with features such as dovetail drawers these chests are a from a bygone
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American of Martinsville Accord Walnut
Cane Dresser
Bachelor’s Chest w/ X’s
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Topeka, KS
cane doors and the second is the three-drawer bachelor’s chest. Two separate pieces but butted together
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Gio Ponti Style Bachelor Chests
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of lacquered chests. Three drawers each. On thin walnut legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Danish Modern Vinde Mobelfabrik Teak Bachelor Chest
By Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Danish modern lingerie chest made by Vinde Mobler. The piece is made of teak and has
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Pair Robsjohn Gibbings Dressers Bachelor Chests Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of white lacquer Robsjohn Gibbings Dressers for Widdicomb.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dressers
1980’s Art Deco Bachelor Chest Nightstands
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of 1980’s Art Deco nightstands. Featuring three drawers for storage, original pulls, and brass accents!.
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Wood
$1,495 / set
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Hollywood Regency chinoiserie bedside chests or dressers by Henredon. The chests
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Pine Goddard Block Front Bachelors Chest of Drawer Dresser Colonial
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-20th century pine block front chest. Features 4 dovetailed drawers, colonial hardware and
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Russel Wright for Conant Ball American Modern Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of ebonized three-drawer dressers or bedside chests designed by Russel Wright
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized walnut three-drawer dresser chest
By T.H. Robsjohn
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Hardwood Side Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this Outstanding Kennedy for Harrods Military Campaign Chest
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest, Restored
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern black lacquered three-drawer dresser chest
Designed by Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern five-drawer dressers or bedside chests
By Edward
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bachelor Chest by Henredon, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dresser chest
By Henredon "Scene
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Burl
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Butlers Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning late Victorian Burr Walnut side table sized chest
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bachelor Chests or Large Bedside Chests, Henredon
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dressers or bedside chests
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Burl
Lime Green White Lacquer Two-Tone Bachelor Chest Dresser Solid Mahogany Brass
By Tommi Parzinger, (after) Raymond Loewy
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Brass pulls solid mahogany diamond front drawers Mid-Century Modern bachelor dresser chest on horn
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th C. Antique George II Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
18th century chest George II period chest. Made from mahogany with 3 hand dovetailed drawers
Category
Antique 18th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Black Lacquer Bachelors Chest after Billy Haines Circa 1940 American
By William Billy Haines
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of chests in black lacquer after Billy Haines. Each cabinet has three drawers and each drawer
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Three-Drawer Commode or Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved oak dresser chest
By Henredon Furniture "Four
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Fine 18th Century George II Mahogany Bachelors chest of drawers, Circa 1740
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A particularly charming and totally original early Georgian solid mahogany chest of drawers with
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Cedar Lined Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Hope chest alternative. Made to function like two doors dresser or bachelor cabinet. Two door with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Cedar
Vintage Pair of French Country Louis XV Style Bachelor Chests Dresser - Commodes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful and High Quality Pair of Vintage 3 Drawer French Country Louis XV Style Chests by Dixon
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Bachelors Chest with Bi-Folding Doors for Calvin
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Paul McCobb.
Manufacturer: Calvin Group “Irwin Collection”.
Period/style: Mid-Century Modern.
Country: United States.
Date: 1950s.
Dimensions: 49.75″ H x 48″ W x 19″...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Bachelor Chest or Dresser
Located in Wilmington, DE
It is made of teak and features three drawers. It is in excellent condition, with no noticeable wear. It is not signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Renzo Rutili For John Stuart Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
Regency, Art Deco style.
We are also listing the matching "High Boy" chests if you need a matched set.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
Antique English Faux Bamboo and Paint Decorated Bachelors Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
In a tan stain with lighter tan panels on the sides and the four graduated drawers. Tan scrolled decoration on the drawer fronts with two brass pulls on each. Black faux string inlay...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Cabinets
Large mahogany bachelors chest by T.H Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Very functional mahogany cabinet with oak interior. Designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Paul McCobb for Calvin Irwin Collection Midcentury Mahogany Bachelor Chest
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern mahogany chest of drawers from the Irwin Collection by Paul
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Walnut Burl Highboy Bachelors Chest Unmarked American Modern
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A beautiful American Modern Mid-Century walnut chest. Unmarked and by an unknown maker the chest
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Vintage Sligh Mid-Century Hague Blue Lacquered bachelors Chests/Nightstands
By Sligh-Lowry Furniture Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
Midcentury pair of Sligh Furniture/Grand Rapids Chair Co. chests from their Cross Country line
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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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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