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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

Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Georgian Bachelor's Chest

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

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

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

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

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

Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb

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

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

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

Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Located in Annville, PA

Based on an antique English chest of drawers this high quality Mahogany Bachelors Chest is both

Category

2010s Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Nice Heavy Built Baker Bachelor Chest
Nice Heavy Built Baker Bachelor Chest

Nice Heavy Built Baker Bachelor Chest

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice quality 30" high baker two-drawer bachelor chest.

Category

20th Century American Spanish Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George II Mahogany Bachelors Chest
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

English Georgian Style Leather Bachelors Chest

English Georgian Style Leather Bachelors Chest

By Maitland Smith

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian style (20th Century) brown leather bow front bachelors chest with gold embossed

Category

20th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold

English George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
English George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

English George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1830 English George IIIMahogany Bachelors Chest sku 1888 W92 x D53 x H91 cm Weight 67 kg

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George I Style Walnut Bachelors Chest
George I Style Walnut Bachelors Chest

George I Style Walnut Bachelors Chest

Located in Altrincham, GB

George I Style Walnut Bachelors Chest - Late 19thC with Forward Folding Top over 4 Straight

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest
Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest

Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A smaller version of an American and English Classic bachelors chest. Done is solid cherry by

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

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

Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with Brushing Slide
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with Brushing Slide

Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with Brushing Slide

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the ogee molded top over writing/brushing slide over

Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

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

Ello Mirrored Bachelor Chest
Ello Mirrored Bachelor Chest

Ello Mirrored Bachelor Chest

By Ello Furniture

Located in Toledo, OH

Ello bachelor chest with stainless steel sides mirrored top and sides. One adjustable shelf. 36.5

Category

20th Century North American Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror

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

Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest
Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest

Kittinger Four-Drawer bachelors Chest

By Kittinger

Located in Charleston, SC

Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest An exceptional

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

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 two short and three full length drawers with

Category

Antique 18th Century European Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, Circa 1820
Antique English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, Circa 1820

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, Circa 1820

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest, Circa 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English 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

Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest
Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest

Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest

By Pennsylvania House

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Solid Pennsylvanian cherry diminutive bachelors chest with brass handles. The warm dark reddish

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
18th Century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

18th Century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th century George III Mahogany Bachelor’s chest. Petit in size, the plain top is surrounded by

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 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

Pair Walnut Bachelors Chests Bedside Georgian Revival Nightstands
Pair Walnut Bachelors Chests Bedside Georgian Revival Nightstands

Pair Walnut Bachelors Chests Bedside Georgian Revival Nightstands

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a pair of Georgian Revival bachelor's chests in walnut Classic bachelor chest with

Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest

Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

 A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished

Category

Antique 1760s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

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

Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Bachelors Chest Mid-century
Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Bachelors Chest Mid-century

Kipp Stewart Drexel Declaration Bachelors Chest Mid-century

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely and rare kipp stewart designed bachelors chest for drexel declaration. The original finish

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790

Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790

Located in Hudson, NY

Very handsome, 18th century bachelors chest with pull out writing surface. Made with dense hard

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Oak, Mahogany

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

English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests
English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests

English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Introducing a classic pair of English Mahogany Bachelor's Chests featuring traditional design

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of John Widdicomb French Provincial Bachelors Chests
Pair of John Widdicomb French Provincial Bachelors Chests

Pair of John Widdicomb French Provincial Bachelors Chests

By John Widdicomb

Located in Dallas, TX

A gorgeous pair of French Provincial three-drawer Bachelors chests or dressers by John Widdicomb

Category

Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Four Drawer Bachelor Chest
Black Lacquer Four Drawer Bachelor Chest

Black Lacquer Four Drawer Bachelor Chest

By James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

James Mont mid century modern style black lacquer four drawer bachelor chest.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests
Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests

Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests

By John Stuart, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.

Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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 Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent rosewood Jack Cartwright Founders bachelors chest of drawers. This piece is in

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Kittinger Mandarin Style Bachelor Chest Dresser Blue and White Lacquer
Kittinger Mandarin Style Bachelor Chest Dresser Blue and White Lacquer

Kittinger Mandarin Style Bachelor Chest Dresser Blue and White Lacquer

By Kittinger

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Kittinger two-tone bachelor chest from Mandarin collection. In style of James

Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest

Kittinger Chippendale Colonial Williamsburg Mahogany Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest

By Kittinger

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style four-drawer dresser or bachelor chest By Kittinger

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

English Georgian Mahogany Two-Drawer Bachelor's Chest, circa 1765
English Georgian Mahogany Two-Drawer Bachelor's Chest, circa 1765

English Georgian Mahogany Two-Drawer Bachelor's Chest, circa 1765

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine English circa 1765 George III period bachelor's chest of rare 'hat chest' or 'bonnet chest

Category

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

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine English circa 1760 Chippendale style mahogany bachelor's chest of uncommon 'pedestal' form

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Drawer Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Drawer Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Drawer Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mahogany Chippendale Style 4 Drawer Bracket Feet Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest

Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Blue Painted Four Drawer Yew Wood Bowfront Bachelors Chest or Commode from Hickory Chair Furniture

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
English Georgian Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

English Georgian Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine English late George II, early George III period mahogany bachelor's chest of rectangular

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary
Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull Out Tray Secretary

Located in Germantown, MD

Chippendale Style Mahogany Bachelor Chest with Pull-Out Tray Secretary. Dovetail construction

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale 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

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

Walnut "Campaign Series" Bachelor's Chest by Henredon
Walnut "Campaign Series" Bachelor's Chest by Henredon

Walnut "Campaign Series" Bachelor's Chest by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome four-drawer bachelor chest is a classic! Part of Henredon's iconic "Officers Chest

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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Bachelor Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bachelor chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bachelor chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Find 610 options for an antique or vintage bachelor chest now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a bachelor chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bachelor chest, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bachelor chest over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bachelor Chest?

Prices for a bachelor chest start at $10 and top out at $64,500 with the average selling for $3,400.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

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 Bachelor Chest
  • 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.

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