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Henredon Furniture Bachelor Chests

HENREDON Burl Walnut Chippendale Style Bombe Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bombe chest by Henredon. Burl walnut with a lightly distressed finish, ogee
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Walnut

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

Pair Asian Modern Style Walnut Campaign Chests Henredon, 1970's
By Henredon
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of Asian style two drawer figured walnut campaign bachelor chests by Henredon Fine Furniture
Category

20th Century American Campaign 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

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

Campaign Style 6 Drawers Brass Drop Pulls Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest Mint
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Campaign style 6 drawers brass drop pulls Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest mint. Glass reverse
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Henredon Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Black Lacquered Bedside Chests
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bedside Chests by Henredon, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
chests By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection USA, 1980s Burled olive wood drawer fronts, with ash
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Ash, Burl

Pair of White Lacquer Faux Bamboo Large Nightstands Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests
By Thomasville, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern white lacquer faux bamboo large nightstands or bachelor chest. Solid brass
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Pair Three Drawers Light Walnut Banded Drawers Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Three Drawers Light Walnut Banded Drawers Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT!
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Walnut 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Small Dresser
By Henredon, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart petit credenza 4 drawers bachelor chest dresser.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

Pair Baker Bow Front Faux Bamboo 5 Drawers Ring Pulls Bachelor Chests Dresser
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Banded Inlayed Top Pair of Baker Bow Front Faux Bamboo 5 Drawers Ring Pulls Bachelor Chests
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers

Materials

Brass

Oriental Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Base Modern Walnut Server Cabinet MINT
By Henredon, James Mont, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality mid-century modern walnut double doors bachelor chest cabinet dresser with beautiful brass
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Travertine

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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Brass

Mid-Century Pair Nightstands Commodes Tables Johnson Carper
By Johnson Carper
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful architecturally stunning MID CENTURY DANISH MODERN 1960’s pair of Bachelor chest by Johnson Carper. Mad Men Home Decor, Vintage Furniture, Fashion Trend Johnson Carper, 19...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Sleek Pair of Continental Empire Chests of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of mahogany veneer chest comprised of three drawers finishing on high straight tapered legs and adorned with bronze pulls. Shown with a refurbished black glass top creati...
Category

Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

SHERRILL Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Nightstand Bedside Chest
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bedside chest by Sherrill. Flame mahogany with brass hardware, slight bowfront, ogee edge to top, and ball in claw feet. Features four drawers. Made in the USA, i...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Baker Historic Charleston Bombay Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
er. Baker honors Charleston's heritage and its rich history by reproducing this 19th century Bombay chest of drawers. Part of their “Historic Charleston” collection the top has a h...
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dressers

Materials

Walnut

John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or bedside chests By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Black lacquered mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 36"W x 19....
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Solid Mahogany Block Front Triple Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style block front nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Meas...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Carved Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut made in the late 18th century French Louis XV. Characteristic wavy line with wood carvings on the floral taste front. Beautiful c...
Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Choba Tansu on Custom Steel Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse your living space in timeless elegance with these transformed 19th century Japanese Choba Tansu chests. Crafted from exquisite pine and fine iron fittings and hardware, each ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel, Iron

18th Century Chinese Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 18th century Chinese Yumu ( northern elm wood ) table with early mortise tenon and mitered construction, floating skirted top and modified hoof feet. Overall beautifully aged...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

18th Century Chinese Table
18th Century Chinese Table
H 32 in W 60 in D 23.5 in
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. Features a bowed front, fluted column sides and four dovetail drawers. Made in the...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection" USA, Late 20th Century Carved ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany bombay bedside chest of drawers, the rectangular molded edge top above a brushing slide with three shaped serpentine and graduated drawers below, applied with finely cast ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Night Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Chests
Chippendale Mahogany Bedside Chests
H 30 in W 28 in D 19.75 in
Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Light Oak 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV straight oak chest of drawers from the mid-18th century. The keyholes as well as the handles are made of brass. The feet are arched. The wood is molded with decora...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

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Henredon Scene One Campaign Bachelor's Chest
By Henredon
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage three drawer campaign style bachelor's chest or nightstand by Henredon. Oak finish with
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer bachelor chest, commode, or large nightstand
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional midcentury Hollywood Regency chinoiserie bachelor chest or bedside table By
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1970s Henredon American Asian Inspired Bachelor Chests / Nightstands, a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Henredon American Asian Campaign nightstands bachelors chests. Solid mahogany in antique
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Mid-20th Century North American Anglo-Japanese Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Pair of 3-Drawer Java Tone Bachelor Chests by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Toledo, OH
Great pair of bachelor chests by Henredon. They are in a java tone finish with Brass fittings and
Category

Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Henredon Georgian Banded Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest, Newly Restored
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian style bow front bachelor chest or commode By Henredon "18th Century
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Burl, Ash

Pair of Modern Walnut Henredon Bachelor's Chest with Silver Ring Pulls
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of walnut / mahogany four drawers bachelor's chests with silver / nickel ring pulls by
Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Silver, Nickel

Barbara Barry for Henredon Mahogany Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest or Bedside Chest
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Regency style three-drawer large nightstand or bachelor chest By Barbara
Category

1990s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

White Lacquer Bachelors Chest with Brass Drop Pulls
By Henredon
Located in Danville, CA
Bedside Chest of Drawers in White Lacquer with Polished Brass bale pulls attributed to Dorothy
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Elegant Pair of Bachelor's Chests with Brass Pulls
By Henredon
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of mahogany bachelor's chests with gilt trim and polished brass drop handles.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Matching Pair of Modern Chinoiserie Asian / Oriental Mahogany Bachelor Chests
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous pair of matching mahogany bachelor chests with chinoiserie detailed handles. Attributed to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Solid Mahogany Bachelor Chests by Henredon
Located in North York, ON
furniture manufacturer Henredon. These chests are made with the utmost passion and care using only the
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

3 Outstanding Henredon Campaign Chest Cabinet Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
3 outstanding Henredon Campaign chests forming a long low credenza. I love all three used together
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Tall Bachelor Chests by Henredon
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great pair of tall chests by Henredon with interesting hardware, in oak.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

Henredon “Circa ’60 Collection” Four-Drawer Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
By Henredon
Located in San Francisco, CA
A four-drawer walnut bachelor’s chest from Henredon’s mid-century modern “Circa ’60 Collection
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Chippendale Inlaid Burl Walnut Bachelor Chest from Colony Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest, unbranded. Made for high end furniture dealer, Colony Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest from Colony Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest, unbranded. Made for high end furniture dealer, Colony Furniture
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bachelor Dressers by Henredon, 1960s, USA
By Henredon
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous pair of drawers by Henredon. Great as large night stands, chest of drawers, dressers
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Clean Lined Modern Bachelor's Chests in White Lacquer
By Henredon, Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
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 Mahogany Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style bachelor chest or bedside chest By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Mahogany Bachelor Chest
Henredon Georgian Mahogany Bachelor Chest
H 27.75 in W 27.25 in D 18.38 in
Henredon Pan Asian Tansu Campaign Mahogany Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A bachelor chest in the Japanese Tansu style by Henredon of Morganton, North Carolina, USA. Made
Category

Vintage 1980s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Henredon Burlwood Bachelor's Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of low bachelors chests or nightstands made by Henredon's Scene Two collection. The
Category

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

Materials

Ash, Olive, Burl

HENREDON Mid 20th Century Walnut Campaign Style Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A campaign style bachelor chest by Henredon. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, brass
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Asian Style Two Drawer Campaign Chests Henredon 1970's
By Henredon
Located in Rochester, NY
a low long chest / stacked as a four drawer chest. Signed inside drawer Henredon Fine Furniture
Category

20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Henredon Campaign Style Bachelor Chests Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice Henredon bachelor chests with solid brass hardware-pulls.
Category

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

Outstanding Tallboy Bachelors Chest by Henredon Fine Furnishings
By Henredon
Located in South Charleston, WV
An exquisite chest by Henredon for the "Circa '60" line, released in 1960. Danish inspired with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Handsome Pair of Henredon Asian Campaign Bachelors Chest, Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Henredon Asian campaign bachelors chests. This wonderful pair can be used as low
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Henredon Two Tone Bachelors Chests / Nightstands w/ Brass Hardware
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Luxe pair of two tone Henredon nightstands or bachelor's chests. Chests are made out of walnut that
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Heritage Henredon Walnut 3-Drawer Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest
By Heritage-Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Heritage Henredon walnut 3-drawer Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest. Item features sculpted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Mahogany Bedside Chests, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style large nightstands or bachelor chests By Henredon USA, Circa
Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers Georgian Mahogany Serpentine by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 4 Drawer Bachelor
Category

Vintage 1970s Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Henredon Campaign Chest Cabinet Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Henredon Campaign chests forming a long low credenza. I love all three used together
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Henredon Hollywood Regency Campaign Black Lacquered Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Hollywood Regency Campaign style bachelor chests or nightstands By Henredon
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Set 2 Outstanding Henredon Campaign Chest Cabinet Credenza Mid-Century Modern
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
2 outstanding Henredon Campaign chests forming a long low credenza. I love all three used together
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Faux Bamboo Decorated Bachelor Chests Large End Tables Nightstands
By Henredon, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of decorated faux bamboo Mid-Century Modern cabinets.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Henredon “Circa ’60 Collection” Twelve-Drawer Walnut Dresser
By Henredon
Located in San Francisco, CA
impressed on interior side of drawer. Matching four-drawer bachelor's chest offered in a separate listing.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair Burl Dressers, Henredon Scene Two, Modern Burled Nightstands or Chests
By Arthur Umanoff, Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
Matching pair of four drawer bachelors chests or commodes by Henredon for their "Scene Two" line
Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Dressers

Materials

Ash, Ebony, Macassar, Burl

Henredon Campaign Style Bachelors Chest
By Henredon
Located in Dallas, TX
A great Campaign style six-drawer dresser by Henredon. This clean Campaign styling with dovetail
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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Henredon Furniture Bachelor Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of henredon furniture bachelor chests available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all henredon furniture bachelor chests available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of henredon furniture bachelor chests available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Henredon furniture bachelor chests made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made henredon furniture bachelor chests over the years, but those made by Henredon, John Stuart and Thomasville are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Henredon Furniture Bachelor Chests?

Prices for henredon furniture bachelor chests start at $1,129 and top out at $5,200 with the average selling for $3,300.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially 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. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.