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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
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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

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
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

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
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 18.12 in
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
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique yew wood bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England in the Georgian
Category

Vintage 1920s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 14.97 in
Caddy Top Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Three-drawer, English, mahogany caddy top chest with scalloped apron and slightly splayed feet
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Caddy Top Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Caddy Top Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
H 30.5 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Oak 18th Century Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming mid 18th century, English, oak bachelors chest of four long drawers, the top drawer
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers with Banding
Located in Woodbury, CT
This mahogany chest with four graduated drawers and bracket feet has a deep crossbanding of
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Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular caddy top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers and raised on bracket
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers
George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers
H 32.38 in W 34.75 in D 17.75 in
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

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

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and
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Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

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
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning small chinoiserie styled three drawer chest of drawers with original brass butterfly
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th C. Permacraft Sanford Furniture Five-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Permacraft
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th C. Sanford Furniture Permacraft Five-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers. Features two top
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Cherry, Plywood

Antique George III Flame Mahogany 4-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently refinished antique George III flame mahogany 4 drawer bachelor chest. Measures 29" in
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Antique Late 19th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fancher Furniture Walnut and Oak Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet
By Fancher Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Fancher Walnut and Oak Bachelor Chest of Drawers and Side Cabinet with adjustable shelf
Category

20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Michael Taylor for Baker Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer bachelor chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Danish Teak Highboy Magna Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
Both gorgeous and functional, this Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern bachelor's chest of drawers
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Highboy Magna Dresser
Danish Teak Highboy Magna Dresser
H 45 in W 48 in D 18.25 in
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

Vermont Solid Maple Chest of Drawers Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful solid Vermont maple chest of drawers. The chest with classic Aladdin's lamp brass
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20th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Expertly Restored - Studio Craft Rosewood Tambour-Door Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft solid rosewood tambour-door bachelor's chest of drawers
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Rosewood

VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP
Located in GB
Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers with butlers serving tray Please note the delivery fee listed is just
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco 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
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Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Offered is a beautiful 1966 Campaign Chest of drawers / Bachelor campaign Chest in excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

1980's Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Six Drawers
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Heritage Furniture, Henkel Harris
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

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

George III Bachelor's Chest
George III Bachelor's Chest
H 31 in W 31 in D 15.2 in
Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
By American of Martinsville
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of American of Martinsville louvered walnut bachelor’s chests. We love the stylish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century mahogany bachelor's chest having molded top over four graduated drawers, the
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 29.75 in W 32 in D 22 in
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 Bachelor's Chest
Georgian Bachelor's Chest
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 15 in
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

Oiled Walnut 4 Drawers Back Splash Bachelor Chest Dresser
By John Stuart, Jens Risom
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

Pair of Ebonized Mahogany 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests w/ Gallery Tops Restored
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of ebonized espresso mid century modern American bachelor chests dressers with gallery tops
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Henkel-Harris Bachelor Chest
Henkel-Harris Bachelor Chest
H 30.5 in W 33.25 in D 18.25 in
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

Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
H 50.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany bachelor's chest, with cross banded top, the four graduated drawers with
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 32.75 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
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

English Chippendale Bachelor's Chest
English Chippendale Bachelor's Chest
H 33 in W 35 in D 19.25 in
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

Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chippendale style antique solid tiger maple chest of drawers on tall bracket shape legs. Dovetailed
Category

Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

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

Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest
H 31 in W 32.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Restored Solid Oak Cerused White & Grey Finish 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests
By Jay Spectre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid-century modern solid oak two tone cerused finish bachelor chests dressers.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Asheville, NC
British, 18th century with four dove-tailed drawers, with pull-out at top, oak secondary woods
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests
Pair of Founders Blonde Pecan Bachelor Chests
H 28.25 in W 43.25 in D 15.5 in
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

George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 32.68 in W 36.03 in D 19.3 in
Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents
By Tomlinson, Tommi Parzinger
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

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

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
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Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 36 in W 29.75 in D 14.25 in
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

George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
H 29 in W 31.5 in D 18.5 in
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
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
H 32 in W 37.25 in D 21.5 in
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

Georgian Caddy Top Bachelor's Chest
Georgian Caddy Top Bachelor's Chest
H 30.75 in W 32.75 in D 20.5 in
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
H 37.5 in W 40 in D 21 in
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Bachelors Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bachelors chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct bachelors chest of drawers — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. There are 477 antique and vintage bachelors chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of bachelors chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Bachelors chest of drawers are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Drexel each produced beautiful bachelors chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Bachelors Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,700, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $64,500 highest priced.

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 Bachelors Chest Of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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