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Henkel Harris Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Henkel Harris Bachelors Chest of Drawers

Henkel Harris Bachelors Chest of Drawers

Located in Annville, PA

From Niagara Furniture a vintage Henkel Harris Bachelors Chest of Drawers in very good condition

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent Rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Magnificent Rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders Bachelors Chest of Drawers

Magnificent Rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders Bachelors Chest of Drawers

By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright

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

Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers
Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers

Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair 20th Century Early American Style Pine Bachelors Chests of Drawers featuring five flawlessly

Category

Late 20th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Habersham Biltmore Fruitwood Serpentine Bachelor Chests of Drawers Island
Pair Habersham Biltmore Fruitwood Serpentine Bachelor Chests of Drawers Island

Pair Habersham Biltmore Fruitwood Serpentine Bachelor Chests of Drawers Island

By Habersham

Located in Germantown, MD

Bachelor's Chests of Drawers. Previous and original owner use the pair as a kitchen Island for a while and it

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers

Mid-20th Century Federal Style Mahogany Bowfront Bachelor Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

Chest of Drawers. Measures 36.25" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 32" in height. Bottom drawers are

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Circa 1765 English Georgian Period Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Circa 1765 English Georgian Period Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

Circa 1765 English Georgian Period Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1765 Georgian period bachelor's chest of drawers, English. Rich mahogany. Brushing slide

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Oak

Authentic Models Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Authentic Models Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

Authentic Models Bachelor's Chest of Drawers

By Authentic Models

Located in Pasadena, TX

This bachelors chest has 3 drawers for lower storage and one up top for utility items. IT ALSO

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, English, Master Bedroom Tallboy, Georgian
Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, English, Master Bedroom Tallboy, Georgian

Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, English, Master Bedroom Tallboy, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique bachelor's chest of drawers. An English, mahogany master bedroom tallboy dating

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Oak 18th Century Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Oak 18th Century Bachelors Chest of Drawers

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
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers with Banding

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers
George III Mahogany Bachelor Chest Of Drawers

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

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER
ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER

ANTiQUE GEORGE III BACHELORS CHEST OF DRAWERS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS OF LANCASTER

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1780 Georgian Bachelors Chest of Drawers with baize lined slip writing desk top and slope and

Category

Antique 1780s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Pennsylvania House Cherry Bachelors Chest of Drawers Stand Console 26"
Pennsylvania House Cherry Bachelors Chest of Drawers Stand Console 26"

Pennsylvania House Cherry Bachelors Chest of Drawers Stand Console 26"

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Pennsylvania House cherry bachelor's chest / nightstand / chest of drawers / console

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Located in Dayton, OH

An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers

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
Mid 20th C. Permacraft Sanford Furniture Five-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers

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
Antique George III Flame Mahogany 4-Drawer Bachelor Chest of Drawers, circa 1890

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Harden Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Four-Drawer Nightstand or Bachelor Chest
Harden Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Four-Drawer Nightstand or Bachelor Chest

Harden Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Four-Drawer Nightstand or Bachelor Chest

By Harden Furniture 1

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer commode, bedside chest, or bachelor chest of

Category

Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Handsome Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Bachelor’s Chest Mid-Century
Handsome Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Bachelor’s Chest Mid-Century

Handsome Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Bachelor’s Chest Mid-Century

Located in Pemberton, NJ

legs. Can be used as 2 bachelors chest of drawers or put together to look like one chest of drawers

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Chest of Drawers
Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Chest of Drawers

Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Chest of Drawers

By Continental Furniture Company

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Bachelors Chest of Drawers Approximate Measurements In inches 35" high 42" wide 21" deep (back to front

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP
VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP

VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers with butlers serving tray Please note the delivery fee listed is just

Category

Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vermont Solid Maple Chest of Drawers Bachelors Chest
Vermont Solid Maple Chest of Drawers Bachelors Chest

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

Category

20th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple

Regency Mahogany Bachelors Bowfront Chest Of Drawers
Regency Mahogany Bachelors Bowfront Chest Of Drawers

Regency Mahogany Bachelors Bowfront Chest Of Drawers

Located in Essex, MA

slide and four conforming graduated drawers. All with brass circular ring handles. French feet

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s
Drexel Campaign Chest of Drawers / Bachelor Chest, Circa 1960s

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 good vintage

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bleached 5 Drawers Bachelor Chests by Baker
Pair of Bleached 5 Drawers Bachelor Chests by Baker

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

Louver Front Four Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser
Louver Front Four Drawers Bachelor Chest Dresser

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

Four Drawers Small Petit Narrow  Bachelor Chest
Four Drawers Small Petit Narrow  Bachelor Chest

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

Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests
Stunning Pair of American of Martinsville Walnut Brass Louvered Bachelors Chests

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

George III Bachelor's Chest
George III Bachelor's Chest

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

Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest
Mid-Century Modern Walnut 4 Drawers Bachelor Chest

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

Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Georgian Bachelor's Chest

Georgian Bachelor's Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A desirable small scale mahogany bachelor's chest with four graduated and cross banded drawers with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

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

Nice Four Drawers Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bachelor Chest
Nice Four Drawers Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bachelor Chest

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
Oiled Walnut 4 Drawers Back Splash Bachelor Chest Dresser

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
Pair of Ebonized Mahogany 4 Drawers Bachelor Chests w/ Gallery Tops Restored

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
Pair of Three Drawer Bachelor Chests

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

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century Georgian mahogany bachelor’s chest with original brass ring handles and escutcheons

Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the vividly grained top with thumb molded edge, over

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George II Bachelor Chest
18th Century George II Bachelor Chest

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
Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser

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
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Located in Long Island City, 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

Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest

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

George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

Located in Lymington, GB

A George III-period mahogany bachelor's chest with caddy top. Late-18th century, circa 1780. With

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century George III Bachelor Chest
Early 19th Century George III Bachelor Chest

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

Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents
Travertine Top Three Drawers Bachelors Chest with Brass Pulls and Accents

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

George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
George II Mahogany Bachelor's Chest

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

Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chests
Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chests

Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Lovely Pair of Vintage Mahogany Leather Top Bachelors Chest. Three drawer construction raised on a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest

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

Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest
Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest

Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest

By American of Martinsville

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern decorative olive lacquer brass drop pulls small three drawer dresser bachelor

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest
Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest

Asian Motive Scene Drawer Decorated Faux Bamboo 4 Drawers Dresser Bachelor Chest

By Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Asian motive scene drawer decorated faux bamboo 4 drawers dresser bachelor chest by Drexel.

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo

Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest

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

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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

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 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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