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Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century mahogany bachelor's chest having molded top over four graduated drawers, the
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the richly grained fold over top with molded edge, over
Category
Antique 1760s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in New York, NY
Georgian mahogany bachelors chest with writing slide and bracket feet.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Brass
George III Bachelor's Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A very fine George III three-drawer bachelor's chest. This piece sits on simple ogee bracket feet
Category
Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
An Empire style bachelor’s chest. Decorated on all sides with panels of feather crotch mahogany
Category
Vintage 1960s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany bachelor's chest, with cross banded top, the four graduated drawers with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henkel-Harris Bachelor Chest
By Henkel Harris
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chippendale style bachelor chest in mahogany, made by Henkel-Harris of Winchester, Virginia. A
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with hinged top over with four dovetailed drawers, set on
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A George III period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top, circa 1780.
With four graduated
Category
Antique Late 18th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Chippendale Bachelor's Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Chippendale bachelor's chest, the two over three drawers with open fretwork brass pulls
Category
Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Annville, PA
Based on an antique English chest of drawers this high quality Mahogany Bachelors Chest is both
Category
2010s Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern bachelor chests.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Nice Heavy Built Baker Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality 30" high baker two-drawer bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George II mahogany bachelors chest, 18th century. With a slightly over hanging rectangular top, the
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Chippendale Bachelor's Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century English Chippendale bachelor's chest, having four cock beaded and graduated drawers
Category
Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel, Brass
Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A smaller version of an American and English Classic bachelors chest. Done is solid cherry by
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
George III mahogany bachelors chest, late 18th century, With a plum pudding mahogany two board top
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Ello Mirrored Bachelor Chest
By Ello Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Ello bachelor chest with stainless steel sides mirrored top and sides. One adjustable shelf. 36.5
Category
20th Century North American Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror
Four Drawers Small Petit Narrow Bachelor Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice narrow Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Paul McCobb.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Louver Front Four Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern dark bronze finish 4 louver front drawers bachelor chest dresser credenza.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests / Nightsands.
Each chest measures 15.5 D X 43.25 W X
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...
Materials
Wood
18th Century George II Bachelor Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II figured Cuban mahogany bachelor chest of excellent compact proportions
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Campaign style Bachelors chest with four cock beaded dovetailed drawers boasting fiery Mahogany
Category
20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century George III Bachelor Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III bachelor chest, the moulded top raised above two short and three long
Category
Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Oyster Veneered Walnut Bachelor’s Chest with Bracket Feet
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Empire Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique American empire bachelor's chest of drawers. Top drawer folds down to become a desk
Category
Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
GEORGETOWN GALLERIES Mahogany Georgian Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A bachelor chest in the Georgian style by Georgetown Galleries. Solid mahogany with brass hardware
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1970's Split Bamboo Bachelors Chests
Located in North Miami, FL
Our pair of 1970's bamboo bachelor chests prove that an interesting material can make the simplest
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest with drop pulls. Excellent condition. Gorgeous light
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pewter
18th Century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s chest. Petit in size, the plain top is surrounded by
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Sligh Walnut Bachelor Chest. Featuring a straight line
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid Pennsylvanian cherry diminutive bachelors chest with brass handles. The warm dark reddish
Category
Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Caddy Top Bachelor's Chest
By Giles Grendey
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George III mahogany caddy top bachelors chest attributed to Giles Grendey, having a bead
Category
Antique 1750s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bleached 5 Drawers Bachelor Chests by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached bachelor chests by Baker.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th-century English oak chest of drawers/Bachelor Chest
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful antique English oak Bachelor Chest with graceful details. What makes this
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Nice Four Drawers Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Danish modern rosewood bachelor chest of dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished
Category
Antique 1760s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Oiled Walnut 4 Drawers Back Splash Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Jens Risom, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut four-drawer back splash bachelor chest dresser credenza console cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790
Located in Hudson, NY
Very handsome, 18th century bachelors chest with pull out writing surface.
Made with dense hard
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Oak, Mahogany
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Bachelors Chest Mid-century
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely and rare kipp stewart designed bachelors chest for drexel declaration. The original finish
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rattan 7 Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rattan bachelor chest of drawers dresser by Baker in style of Michael Taylor.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Rattan
Black Lacquer Four Drawer Bachelor Chest
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
James Mont mid century modern style black lacquer four drawer bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Rattan 7 Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers by Baker
By McGuire, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rattan bachelor chest of drawers dresser by Baker in style of Michael Taylor.
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Rattan
FANCHER Oak & Walnut Asian Influenced Bachelor Chest
By Fancher Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced bachelor chest by Fancher Furniture. Oak with walnut top, drawer fronts & sides
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair 1950s Mid Century Modern Bachelors Chests/ Night Stands
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Mid Century Modern Large Bachelors Chests/ Night Stands. Beautiful brass hardware. Opens to
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Wood
Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Pasadena, CA
Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles. The top opens up to make double the width
Category
Mid-20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Very Nice Mid-Century Modern Walnut Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality nice design three-drawer walnut bachelor chest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
By John Stuart, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Kittinger Mandarin Style Bachelor Chest Dresser Blue and White Lacquer
By Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Kittinger two-tone bachelor chest from Mandarin collection. In style of James
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
Magnificent Rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders Bachelors Chest of Drawers
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders bachelors chest of drawers. This piece is in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Mid 20th Century Cherry French Provincial Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style bachelor chest, unbranded. Cherry wood with brass hardware, ogee edge to
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Stunning Pair of Neoclassical Distressed Bachelors Chests Hollywood Regency
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of distressed finish neoclassical bachelors chests. We love the intentionally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 39.5 in D 22 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak 4-Drawer Bachelor Chest Dresser Credenza
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern teak bachelor chest dresser. Recessed brass pulls.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent
Category
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents
By Tommi Parzinger, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 3-drawer fruitwood bachelor chest with brass hardware.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
English Georgian Mahogany Two-Drawer Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine English circa 1760, late George II, early George III period bachelor's chest of rare 'hat
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
HICKORY WHITE Neoclassical Style Marble Top Bachelor Chest
By Hickory White
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style bachelor chest by Hickory White. Solid hardwood with their Cotsworth finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Marble, 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
Is it 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 a 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.
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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