Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Newly Refinished
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern six-drawer bachelor chests or large bedside chests By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture USA, circa 1950s White lacquered mahogany...
Brass
Milling Road Three Drawer Commode Bachelor Chest Banded Mahogany Maple Satinwood
By Milling Road
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A banded mahogany, striped maple and satinwood bachelors chest by Milling Road Furniture, a division of the Baker Furniture.
Metal
George II Bachelor's Chest attributed to Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional bachelor's chest attributed to the workshops of Thomas Chippendale displays all of the hallmarks of furnishings crafted by the master’s hand.
Wood
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Flip Top Bachelor Chest, Newly Refinished
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 Gorgeous book-matched burled walnut, with inla...
Brass
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Restored
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chests or large nightstands By Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller USA, circa 1930s Mahogany cases, w...
Naugahyde, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By Drexel
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration Walnut Bachelor Chests. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers for storage, original white milk glass har...
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Bachelor Chests
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome pair of bachelor chests by Dunbar. Four drawers each with solid brass pulls.
Brass
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 Barry for Henredon USA, Circa 1990s Mahogany, with antiqued mirror backsplash, and o...
Brass
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Bachelor Chest or Large Nightstand, Restored
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest or large nightstand By Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller USA, circa 1930s Mahogany case, with Naugahy...
Naugahyde, Mahogany
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare and fine pair of antique English Inlaid yewwood oyster veneer Queen Anne Revival bachelor's chests please note fine period style brasses and lovely herringbone, feather-ban...
Yew
Glamorous Pair of Bachelor Chests with Gold Leaf and Lucite Accents
By John Van Koert, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of bachelor chests or nightstands freshly finished in an ebony stain.
Gold, Gold Leaf
Sold|$5,500 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest, Commodes or Dressers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests, commodes, nightstands or dressers.
Brass
Sold|$5,500 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest, Commodes or Dressers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests, commodes, nightstands or dressers.
Brass
Sold|$3,000 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chest, Commodes or Dressers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests, commodes, nightstands or dressers.
Brass
Pair of Extraordinary English Inlaid Yew Wood Bachelor's Chests with Slides
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of exceptionally rare and fine antique English inlaid yew wood Queen Anne Revival bachelor's chests with tulipwood inlay, bunn feet and inlaid brushing slides.
Tulipwood, Yew
John Van Koert for Drexel Walnut Bachelor Chest or Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest or nightstand By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Counterpoint" Collection USA, Circa 1950s Measures: 28.13"W x 20"D ...
Walnut
Milo Baughman for Directional Campaign Style Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style nightstands or bachelor chests by Milo Baughman for the exclusive Custom Collection for Directional.
Brass
Pair of Campaign Style Bachelor Chests or Bedside Tables by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great pair of Vintage, Hollywood Regency / Mid Century Modern, 3 drawer bachelor chests by Drexel Heritage. The pair features inset solid brass hardware, 3 dovetailed drawers each, b...
Brass
Pair of Modern Simple Three Drawer Two-Tone Bachelor's Chests or Nightstands
By Dunbar Furniture, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful three-drawer two-tone bachelor's chests / nightstands. These chests have been restored and are stunning!
Abalone
Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style French Regency Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering a gorgeous Louis XVI style French Regency three-drawer bachelor chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The dresser features beautiful walnut wood grain and nice brass details.
Brass
Baker Furniture French Empire Walnut and Burl Wood Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional walnut and burl wood French Empire commode or bachelor chest By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Book-matched walnut and burl wood and brass hardware Measu...
Brass
Sold|$3,200 / set
Pair of Blond Mid-Century Four Drawer Bachelor Chests
By James Mont, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice blond four drawers bachelor chests from circa 1960s with round brass pulls.
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional quality American Federal Style Bachelor's chest of five drawers from the first half of the 19th century.
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Small Tallboy Size Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign small tallboy sized Bachelors chest of drawers This piece was made by R.E.H Kennedy and retailed t...
Brass
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Mahogany Side Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign bedside table sized Bachelors chest of drawers This piece was made by R.E.H Kennedy and retailed t...
Brass
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.
Nickel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests, Commodes, Dressers, Grey Lacquer
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests, commodes, nightstands or dressers in a high gloss grey lacquer.
Lacquer
Hickory White Bachelor's Chest of Three Drawers
By Hickory White
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine quality three drawer bachelor's chest in ebony by high-end American furniture maker Hickory White.
Metal
Pair of Founders Mid-Century Modern Bachelors Chests or Nightstands or Commodes
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of founders Mid-Century Modern bachelors chests or nightstands or commodes. These signed chest have that distinctive look and design that are simply screaming to light up any ro...
Sold|$3,995 / set
Mid-Century Modern Dania Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
By American of Martinsville
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Dania Collection bachelor chests showcases the clean architectural lines and sculptural detailing that made the seri...
Brass
Pair Antique English Oyster Veneer Yew Wood Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very rare pair of fabulous quality antique English oyster veneer inlaid yew wood Queen Anne revival bachelor's chests Please note "herringbone" or "feather-banded" inlay as well as ...
Yew
Antique English Inlaid Burr Elm Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chest
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb quality antique English inlaid burr elm Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's chest. The Queen Anne Revival period in the mid-19th century borrowed on designs that were prevalent duri...
Elm
Lovely George III Style Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful George III style mahogany bachelor's chest of 4 drawers. This is a lovely chest, that is full of age and character.
Mahogany
Councill Furniture Mahogany Inlay Four Drawer Bachelor's Chest Dresser
By Councill
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant signed Councill Furniture, made in USA, federal bachelors' chest. Gorgeous inlay mahogany throughout.
Brass
English Inlaid Yew Wood Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chest with Brush Slide
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine and rare antique English inlaid yew wood oyster veneer Queen Anne revival bachelor's chest with brushing slide and period style brasses.
Yew
Union National Georgian Style Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Buffet Dresser
By Union National
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Bachelors Chest, Buffet or Dresser by Union National, Circa 1940s.
Brass
Baker Furniture French Country Three-Drawer Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Provincial bachelor chests or large bedside tables by Baker Furniture.
Wood, Paint
Michael Taylor for Baker Bachelor Chests or Large Nightstands, Newly Restored
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of bachelor chests or large nightstands designed by Michael Taylor for his "New World" collection for Baker Furniture.
Cherry
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests Nightstands, Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bachelor chests in the style of Paul McCobb. Each having tapering spindle legs supporting a set of four drawers.
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bachelor Chest Dresser by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern teak bachelor chest by Falster.
Teak
Antique Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, English, Flame Mahogany, Georgian, C.1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bachelor's chest of drawers. An English, flame mahogany gentleman's cabinet, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.
Mahogany
Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign Bachelors Chest of Drawers Hardwood Side Table
By Kennedy Furniture For Harrods London, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely Harrods Kennedy Military Campaign bedside table sized Bachelors chest of drawers with slip serving tray This piece was made by R.E.H Kennedy ...
Hardwood
Pair of Dillingham Bachelor's Chest by Merton Gershun
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Merton Gershun
Located in South Bend, IN
A fantastic pair of bachelor's chest designed by Merton Gershun for Dillingham.
Walnut
Pair of Antique English Oyster Veneer Queen Anne Revival Bachelor's Chests
By Queen Anne
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Pair of exceptionally fine and rare antique English oyster veneer laburnum and walnut Queen Anne Revival bachelor's chests with brushing slides and period style brasses.
Brass
Pair of Modernist Asian Inspired Ebony Bachelor Chests in James Mont Style
By Big Rapids Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of modernist Asian inspired ebony bachelor chests in James Mont Style. This Fine recently Lacquered pair of Mid-Century Modern chests or nightstand are simply stunning and the p...
Wood
Sold|$6,800
English George III Bachelor's Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mahogany and satinwood chest with inlaid detail. This chest has very nice proportions.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold|$1,950
Ebonized Bachelor Chest by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A two over two ebonized chest, bedside stand. This Maison Jansen chest has capped bronze tapering legs leading to fluted sides and a pull out tray top.
Brass
Sold|$3,322
18th Century Mahogany Bachelor Chest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Good and completely original chest.
Brass
Sold|$4,995
English 19th Century Bachelors Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic, solid oak chest of drawers with a large pull-out linen folding slide over graduating drawers and bracket feet. Classic solid brass drawer pulls and escutcheon plates grace...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,364
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having a brushing slide to the top, over four graduated drawers, each with brass handles and escutcheons, the chest s...
Mahogany
Sold|$3,250
Antique Chippendale English Bachelor's Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Eighteenth century English Chippendale chest of drawers consisting of two small drawers over three large ones. Original antique hardware.
Wood
Sold|$1,200
George II Style Bachelor's Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very nice quality 18thC English style chest of drawers made in the mid 20thC. Mahogany matchbook veneers, intentionally distressed.
Mahogany
Sold|$1,750
Vintage Beveled Mirrored Bachelors Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Contemporary mirrored chest of drawers. Beautiful beveled glass tiles on a chic and simple shape. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Mirror
Sold|$2,950
Pair of Mahogany Bachelors Chests
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Slightly different, but a handsome pair of 19th century Chippendale style small commodes with original brass hardware.
Mahogany
Sold|$3,850
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top over a brushing slide and four graduated drawers raised on ogee bracket feet.
Mahogany
Sold|$3,800
George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with molded edge over a brushing slide and three drawers, raised on bracket feet.
Walnut
Sold|$3,200
George III Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over four graduated drawers with bail handles.Bracket feet.
Brass
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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