Pair of Two-Tone Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Bachelor Chests Dressers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern "Left and Right" three-drawer cabinets bachelor chests dressers
Walnut
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H 33.25 in W 18 in D 20 in
Pair of Tall Machine Age Art Deco Bachelor Chests , Style Of Gilbert Rohde
Located in Bernville, PA
Professionally restored pair of tall Machine-Age Art Deco Bachelor Chests with Chrome Hardware
Chrome
1980’s Art Deco Bachelor Chest Nightstands
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of 1980’s Art Deco nightstands. Featuring three drawers for storage
Wood
Early Deco Bachelor's Chest with Nickel hardware by Widdicomb
Located in Danville, CA
Mid-30's Art Deco Bachelor's chest by Widdicomb...possibly by Donald Deskey. This cabinet features
Nickel
A Pair of Multi Colored Art Deco Style Bachelor Chests.
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine wooden pair of Mid-Century Modern Multi Colored Bachelor Chests. Each wood case piece having
Sold
H 34.75 in W 44.25 in D 18.63 in
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Bachelor Chest or Large Nightstand, Restored
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest or large nightstand By
Naugahyde, Mahogany
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H 34.75 in W 44.25 in D 18.63 in
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Restored
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or large
Naugahyde, Mahogany
Art Deco Bachelor's Chest
Located in Danville, CA
Beautifully crafted Art Deco dresser with ebonized pulls and base. The bow front top drawer has
Wood
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H 32 in W 39.88 in D 28 in
Charles Pfister for Baker Art Deco Primavera Oval Commode or Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company, Charles Pfister
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Art Deco style primavera three-drawer commode or bachelor chest by Baker
Mahogany, Burl
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H 31.5 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Gilbert Rohde, Rare Art Moderne Bachelors Chest for Cavalier, Streamline Deco
By Cavalier, Gilbert Rohde, Donald Deskey
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare Streamlined Moderne/Art Deco chest of drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Cavalier Furniture circa
Birch, Palisander, Wenge
Diminutive Metal Bachelors Chest by Bel Geddes for Simmons
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated Art Deco, Machine Age bachelors chest designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons
Steel
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H 35 in W 36 in D 18 in
Art Nouveau Deco French Walnut Bachelor Chest of Drawers Dresser Brass Pull Mint
By Maurice Rinck
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Art Nouveau Deco French walnut bachelor chest of drawers dresser brass pull mint.
Brass
$1,707Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 21.66 in D 11.03 in
Ico Parisi in the Manner Set of Night Stands Late 50's
By Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Pair of one-drawer wall-mounted bedside tables with glass shelf and brass details. Italian production of the 50s in the style of Ico Parisi.
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$16,834 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Organic Modern Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning bedside table that epitomizes chic functionality and natural elegance. Framed with robust oak, known for its durability and graceful aging, it is adorned with genuine, unt...
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
A Pair Of Small Dressers By Edward Wormley For Dunbar Ca' 1940's
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic, small three drawer dressers by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ca' 1940's. Bleached mahogany, restored in a medium/dark finish. Leather wrapped bases. These have many us...
Mahogany
$13,633 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Pair of Rosewood and Mahogany Chests by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tailored chests designed by Harvey Probber, having rosewood drawer fronts, tops and sides with dark mahogany trim, and legs, with brass feet. Both are in good, original condi...
Mahogany, Rosewood
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36 in W 43 in D 19 in
Pr Art Deco Art Moderne Dressers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller c 1930's
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of streamline Art Moderne dressers designed by Gilbert Rohde, for Herman Miller c 1936. The dressers feature opposing right and left cases, each with pale yellow drawer fro...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Pair of Wooden Nightstands by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant pair of nightstands in sculpted wood and brass. 3 Drawers. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2022.
Brass
Pair of Walnut Tall Chest Dressers Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of matching tall dresser chests by Jack Cartwright for Founders, circa 1957. The top looks great with little wear to the finish. I love the recessed pulls along the waln...
Steel
$14,200 / set
H 31.5 in W 34 in D 19 in
Pair Cerused Bachelor Chests Mid-Century Raymond Loewy for Mengel
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Feast your eyes on these exquisite and rare examples of Post Art Deco Industrial Design Furniture by Raymond Loewy for Mengel. Each a four-drawer bachelors chest, of solid wood const...
Gold
Restored Pair of Chests by Edward Wormley, circa 1947
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Modern chests by Edward Wormley for Drexel, circa 1947. Expertly constructed in silver elm and finished in cream lacquer. The functional size and scale allow for ...
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.
Walnut
$24,000 / set
H 34 in W 46 in D 20 in
Rare Pair of Decorator Mid-Century Modern 3-Drawer Dressers by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern decorator signed dressers or bachelor chests by James Mont. Silver drawer fronts with large ball shape pulls. Heavy solid birch waved shape block drawer f...
Birch
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.
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