Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small antique bur walnut bachelors chest of drawers with a useful fold over top that is supported on two pull out loafers.
Walnut
Early 19th Century Federal Flame Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome late Federal mahogany bachelors chest in flame mahogany. Flat top is supported by a large upper drawer with matched veneer in lozenge shape front.
Mahogany
Small Antique Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful small antique Georgian style burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
Walnut
Circa 1780 Four Drawer Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 4-drawer bachelor's chest of drawers, English. George III period.
Wood
English mahogany bachelors chest with brushing slide late 18th century
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany bachelors chest on bracket foot with brushing slide c.1790
Mahogany
Cerused Oak Black Lacquer Bracket Feet Two-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern black lacquer cerused drawers bachelor chest dresser credenza.
Oak
George Nelson Mid-Century Modern Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest, Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Pennsylvania House Natural Maple Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Pennsylvania House
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful three-drawer bachelor chest by Pennsylvania House. The dresser features gorgeous natural maple wood grain and a nice traditional style.
Maple
Michael Taylor 'New World' Bachelor Chest for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Astoria, NY
A wooden bachelor chest, designed by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Company's New World Collection, produced circa 1950s, with three long drawers, two shorter drawers at the cent...
Wood
Pair of George Nelson Bachelor's Chests for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller Bachelor's Chests ca. 1950s. This pair of four drawer dressers feature bleached mahogany drawer fronts with contrasting black lacquered case...
Mahogany
Mid Century Pair of Mirrored 4-Drawer Bachelor Chests
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of mirrored bachelor chests with four drawers fronted with an etched diamond pattern design.
Glass
Sold|$1,995
Westnofa Norwegian Rosewood Bachelor Chest
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an amazing Norwegian rosewood bachelor chest or dresser by Westnofa. This four-drawer chest has an incredible rosewood graining with sculpted pulls and smooth sliding drawers.
Rosewood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chests or Dressers
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid-century modern walnut bachelor chests or dressers. Excellent vintage condition.
Antique English Figured Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Bowfront Bachelor's Chest
By George Hepplewhite
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality antique English inlaid figured mahogany Hepplewhite style bowfront bachelor's chest with rare brushing slide Please note fine diamond-shape escutcheons.
Mahogany
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 white.
Brass
Sold|$995 / set
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of vintage Danish Modern Teak Bachelor Chests. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers for storage, and a beautiful teak finish.
Wood, Teak
Handsome Bow Front Mahogany and Satinwood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic mahogany and satinwood inlay medium sized bachelors chest of drawers having 4 drawers and elegant brasses.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Inlaid Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique inlaid mahogany bachelors chest of drawers of small proportions and in excellent condition.
Mahogany
Sold|$5,900
Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George II mahogany bachelor's or dressing chest, the thumb molded top over brushing slide over four drawers, standing on bracket base, the whole possessing good rich color and m...
Mahogany
Matching Pair of Modern Chinoiserie Asian / Oriental Mahogany Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous pair of matching mahogany bachelor chests with chinoiserie detailed handles.
Mahogany
English George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor’s Chest, circa 1760
Located in Milford, NH
An English George III serpentine bachelor's chest with brushing slide and matched figured mahogany.
Brass
Sold|$2,750 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chests. Featuring a straight line design, wooden drawer pulls, three drawers for storage, and a beautiful walnut fini...
Wood, Walnut
Mahogany and Yew Wood Bachelors Chest by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant mahogany and Yew Wood bachelors chest by Baker Furniture. The mahogany top and sides with cross banding decoration.
Mahogany, Satinwood, Yew
Sold|$2,680 / set
Pair of Vintage Devoncourt Bachelor Chests from Drexel
By Drexel
Located in North Canton, OH
Just a beautiful pair of English Yew Wood Bachelor Chests from Drexel from their Devoncourt Collection.
Yew
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 Henredon USA, 1970s Book-matched mahogany, with Asian-inspired etched brass hardwa...
Brass
Sold|$5,850
Georgian bachelor's chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English George III period mahogany chest, the molded edge top above a brushing slide and four graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet. Retains its original handles. Circa 1770.
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent original condition & from around the 1930’s period.
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent original condition and from circa 1930s period.
Walnut
Baker Furniture Regency Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Regency style bachelor chest or nightstand By Baker Furniture USA, 20th century Book-matched walnut, with burled walnut banding and drawer fronts and original...
Brass
Sold|$3,995 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chests. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers for storage, modern legs with brass stretcher, brass hardware...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Baker Hollywood Regency Campaign Bachelor Chests
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Campaign Style 5 Drawer Bachelor Chests or Dressers with Brass Inset Pulls.
Brass
Dunbar Mid Century Modern Walnut 6 Drawer Bachelor Chest Cabinet Dresser
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice walnut bachelor chest by Dunbar.
Walnut
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut 3 Drawer Cabinet Bachelor Chest Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern bachelor chest.
Pair of Baker Bachelor Chests w Writing Trays.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of five drawer custom quality bachelor chests by the Baker Furniture Company. A single drawer over a pair of large drawers with two larger drawers beneath.
Brass
Jack Cartwright Modern Nightstands/Bachelors Chests for Founders Furniture
By Jack Cartwright, Founders Furniture Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern & Minimalist in design this pair of nightstands/bachelors chests designed by Jack Cartwright for Founders Furniture has clean lines and quiet excitement with the lustrous clea...
Wood
Pair of Oiled Walnut Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests or Cabinets
By George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mid-century modern oiled walnut bachelor chests.
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Flip Top Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style flip top dresser or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Walnut, with gorgeous figural burled walnut dr...
Brass
19th Century Campaign Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Typical for a bachelor chest of drawers is the fold-out top at the top.
Teak
Pair of Linen White Lacquered Bachelor Chests Nightstands Dressers Vintage
By John Stuart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Newly lacquered, including inside of all drawers, in a lovely linen white, pair of bachelor chests nightstands dressers. Clean, modern look.
Wood, Lacquer
Sold|$2,695 / item
Baker Furniture Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Bow Front Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian bow front dresser, commode, or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Mahogany, with satinwood and ebony string inlay, embossed leather ...
Brass
Theodore Alexander Oyster Walnut Inlaid Four-Drawer Bachelor's Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning oyster walnut bachelor chest by Theodore Alexander. It features four dovetailed drawers, bunn feet, a pull-out shelf with a leather insert and a fleur de lis pattern.
Antique English George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique English George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, late 18th century. The chest features molded top over brush slide and four graduated drawers, ending in bracket feet.
Brass
Georgian Bachelor's Chest with Slide Covered in Red Baize
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century mahogany four-drawer bachelor's chest with red baize covered slide for writing / clothes folding, serpentine front, cockbead molding on drawer fronts, blind fret work at...
Baize, Pine, Mahogany
Luxurious Tooled Leather Wrapped Bachelors Chest Commode with Lion Hardware
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rich and beautifully made bachelors chest having wrapped tooled leather with gilding, 5 drawers and pull out slide.
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique walnut bachelors chest of drawers in the Georgian style. This was made in England, it dates from around 1920-30.
Walnut
Sold|$1,113
Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique yew wood bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England in the Georgian revival style, it dates from around the 1920’s period.
Yew
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 Henredon.
Silver, Nickel
Pair of George Nelson Herman Miller Walnut Bachelor Chests Dressers Cabinets
By Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice mid century modern bachelor chests by George Nelson for Herman Miller.
Walnut
George III English Bachelor's Chest of Satinwood and Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
an ingenious and very useful small four-drawer English / Georgian satinwood and mahogany bachelor's chest with serpentine front and inlay around top and drawers, top drawer opens to ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold|$2,700 / set
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 knobs.
Mahogany
Pair of French Polished Lacquer Bachelors Chests attr. Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Danville, CA
Exquisite pair of French Polished Lacquer Bachelors Chests with Brass pulls in the style of Paul McCobb.
Brass
A Pair of Multi Colored Art Deco Style Bachelor Chests.
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine wooden pair of Mid-Century Modern Multi Colored Bachelor Chests. Each wood case piece having a group of four colored lacquered drawers with silver pulls.
Mid Century Bachelors Chest Buffet Mahogany
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid Century Bachelors Chest Buffet Sideboard in Mahogany Featuring inlaid Satin Wood trim on its top, a ...
Mahogany
Antique Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique military campaign bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
Brass
Midcentury Heywood Wakefield Wheat Bachelor Chest
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Heywood Wakefield bachelor chest with a wheat finish. The piece is in good condition considering its age, circa 1940s, showing some age wear.
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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