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Mid Century Merton Gershun American of Martinsville Accord Dresser Chest MCM
By Merton Gershun
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Accord Bachelor Chest of Drawers designed by Merton Gershun, American (1909-1989
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
French Louis XV Style Mahogany Marble-Top Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Louis XV style carved mahogany marble top bachelor chest of commode
By IMA S.A
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mastercraft Burl, Rosewood, and Brass Chest of Drawers, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency three-drawer bachelor chest dresser
By
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Burl, Rosewood, and Brass Chest of Drawers, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency three-drawer bachelor chest dresser
By
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Bedside Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
smaller bachelors chest size features a decorative satin wood inlay on the top and drawer fronts. Each
Category
20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century George III Style English Oak and Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Classic Georgian example of English furniture. It is an oak bachelor chest inlaid with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian banded mahogany bow front four-drawer bachelor chest of drawers or commode
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb Planner Group White Lacquered Chest or Large Nightstand, Restored
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest or bedside table
Designed by Paul McCobb for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in South Salem, NY
Bachelor's chest in mahogany with three drawers and a bow front. The piece also features metal
Category
Antique 1820s Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Campaigner Chests by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of sophisticated 3 drawer "Campaigner" bachelor chests by Dixie. Brass hardware. Good vintage
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,800 / set
Florence Knoll Black Lacquered Louvered Front Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dresser, bachelor chest, or bedside chest
By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Faux Tortoise Shell and Brass Chest of Drawers
By Mastercraft
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency chinoiserie three-drawer bachelor chest
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George I Burr Walnut Batchelors Chest, circa 1700
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A superb George I figured walnut and feather banded fold over top bachelor chest. The rectangular
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode or Chests Attributed to Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
A wonderful pair of Maison Jansen four-drawer bachelor chests. Each Louis XVI style chest having a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burl Wood Marble-Top Chests, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of neoclassical style commodes, bachelor chests, or bedside tables.
Procured
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
3 Outstanding Henredon Campaign Chest Cabinet Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
as shown but can also be used as bedside bachelor chests or even as end tables. The two-door chests
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Four-Drawer Chest
By Baker Far East Collection, Michael Taylor
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautiful, Hollywood Regency chinoiserie four-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Three-Drawer Chest
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful, newly refinished Hollywood Regency chinoiserie three-drawer bachelor chest or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine Pair of Julia Gray Painted Italian Chests
By Julia Gray
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of finely constructed two drawer bachelor chests. Each with a faux marble top supported by a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
G-Plan Danish Modern Oak Chest of Drawers, 1950s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern light oak bachelor chest by E Gomme G-Plan. This chest of three
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Finest Maison Jansen Mahogany Chests - Commodes
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bachelor Chests by Maison Jansen. Reeded column sides and feet support this
Category
Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Scandinavian Modern Teak Three-Drawer Chests, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer bachelor chests. The chests feature
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Swedish Paint Distressed Decorated Louis XV Style Commode / Chest / Dresser
Located in Manhasset, NY
to give the look of an ancient bachelor chest. The paint decorated finish hi lighted with clay and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paul McCobb for Calvin Linear Group Four-Drawer Chest of Drawers, Refinished
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest designed by Paul McCobb for his Linear Group line
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
18th Century Small Antique Mahogany Dresser Bachelor Dresser
Located in Eindhoven, NL
mahogany bachelor's chest of drawers from the 18th century. Beautiful weathered mahogany color. Original
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Bow Front Chest of Drawers, English, Bachelors, Bedroom, Georgian, 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bow front chest of drawers. An English, flame mahogany bachelor's chest, dating
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Three-Drawer Nightstand, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bedside chest or bachelor chest of drawers
By John
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Company Natzler Tile and Walnut Four-Drawer
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut four-drawer bachelor's chest with drawer pulls made of brass and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Regency White Lacquered Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
-drawer bachelor chest of drawers. Lacquered in a soft white, each chest features a rectangular top
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th c. Norfolk Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
single carcass.
Good size as a bachelor's chest in a living room.
Category
Antique 1750s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid 20th Century Walnut Campaign Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Burton, TX
This Mid 20th Century Campaign Style Chest of Drawers or Bachelors Chest was crafted from walnut in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Solid Mahogany Chest Commode by Bassett
Located in North York, ON
This is a solid mahogany bachelor's chest made by Bassett Furniture out of Basset, Virginia
Category
American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Butlers Serving Chest of Drawers Side Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
retailed through Harrods London, this is a bachelor chest which has a slip butlers serving tray, the idea
Category
20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair 1960
s Vintage Hollywood Regency Oversized Greek Key Chests
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Style Pair of Heavy Custom Made 1960's Greek Key design Bachelor Chests or Commodes. Each
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Distressed Georgian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Distressed Georgian flame mahogany chest of drawers
This Attractive little Bachelors’ Chest has
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
A small mahogany George III bachelors chest of drawers standing on bracket feet. This good quality
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Midcentury Fruitwood Commodes or Chests by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous matching pair of mid-century modern commodes or bachelors chests of drawers by Baker
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode, Newly Refinished
By Charles Pfister, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional modern Art Deco three-drawer oval commode or bachelor chest
By Charles
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
LOVELY VINTAGE BURR WALNUT BACHERLORS CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH A BUTLER SLiDE
Located in Pulborough, GB
vintage burr walnut bachelor's chest of drawers with a butler slide is a timeless piece that exudes
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Georgian mahogany chest of drawers, or desk
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
over top often seen in a bachelors chest and the folding bale handles used in campaign furniture
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Handsome Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
.
Extremely well constructed this very good quality bachelors chest of drawers has a flame mahogany
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20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Delicious Pair of White and Mint Lacquered Chests
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of beautifully restored white and mint lacquered bachelor chests with chrome pulls and leg
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Pair of 19th Century End Tables Chests
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of custom quailty four drawer bachelor chest / stands. Each mahogany top and fronts having
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century George II Mahogany Caddy Moulded Chest Attributed to Giles Grendey
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and original 18th-century George II figured mahogany caddy-topped Bachelors chest with
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
Radio Knob Style Teak Danish Modern Nightstand Chest of Drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Expertly crafted Mid-Century Modern Danish teak nightstand or bachelors chest of drawers. Three
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
Striking Red Dyed Chest or Dresser with Brass Hardware
By American of Martinsville
Located in Houston, TX
Striking bachelor's chest or small dresser. Dresser is finished in a lipstick red dye. Elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By Henkel Harris
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By Henkel Harris
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By Henkel Harris
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Bedside Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bow front three-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Bedside Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bow front three-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand
By
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Bedside Chests, Pair
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands
By
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Robbsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Bleached Mahogany Commode
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings designed commode or bachelors chest by Widdicomb of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Highboy Magna Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
Both gorgeous and functional, this Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bachelor's chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Ebonized Chest or Nightstand, Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized walnut three-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand
By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
Bedroom Chest by Kipp Stewart for Drexel in Walnut
By Drexel, Kipp Stewart
Located in South Charleston, WV
" for living, dining or bedroom use.
The gentlemen's/bachelor chest features three drawers.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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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