Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dressers
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer dressers, bachelor chests, or bedside chests By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collect...
Walnut, Lacquer
Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
The low height by design so that the writing slide is an accessible height when seated, a variation on both the bachelor's chest and the secretaire. Of elegant bowfront form, the ma...
Mahogany
Pair of White Lacquer Brass Pulls High Chest Stands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice pair of small white lacquer bachelor chests.
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers Country House Small Bachelor’s Office Bedside
Located in London, GB
It has a large and usefully sized single-piece top with moulded bordering and is supported by a lovely mid-Georgian, tier-moulded base of legs with shapely three-sided aprons. Smal...
Brass
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Collection Black Lacquered Dresser
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie four-drawer dresser, bachelor chest, or bedside chest By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, ...
Walnut, Lacquer
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent Michael Taylor Baker Campaign Chest Mid-Century Modern
By Michael Taylor
Located in Pemberton, NJ
As seen in the last photo we also have the matching bachelor chest-it spent its entire life sitting next to the larger chest.
Walnut
Restored Nighstand Chests by Edward Wormley, 1940's
By Drexel, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful bachelor's chest by Edward Wormley for his "Precendent" Collection designed for Drexel in 1947.
Brass
VINTAGE 1940's BURR WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS WITH BUTLERS SERVING TRAY TO THE TOP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Burr Walnut Bachelors chest of drawers with butlers serving tray Please note the deliv...
Walnut
1930s Vintage Norman Bel Geddes Steel Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Norman Bel Geddes, Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Winston-Salem, NC
A striking pair of Norman Bel Geddes steel bachelor chests dating to the 1930s, embodying the streamlined elegance and Machine Age optimism of the Art Deco era.
Brass, Steel
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This feature, reminiscent of "bachelor's chests" known for their small, low chests with a slide for writing or laying out clothing, suggests its versatility as a specialized dressing...
Walnut
$4,800Sale Price|26% Off
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Gentleman's Chest
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar bachelors chest with flip-top mirror, drawers in center, flanked by two cabinet doors, in bleached mahogany, currently being refinished (...
Mahogany
Mid Century Four Drawer Night Stand by Thomasville Furniture c. 1950's
By Gilbert Rohde, Thomasville
Located in New York, NY
This listing includes the smaller chest only, the two matching bachelors chests are currently listed separately on 1st Dibs.
Brass
Mid Century Modern Walnut Two-Piece Gentleman's Chest
Located in Elkton, MD
Detroit American Modern Walnut Bachelor's Chest, 2-Piece Tall Dresser with metal ring accents.
Walnut
Two Drawers Spanish Colonial Heavy Solid Wood Planks Construction Chest Dresser
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two Drawers Spanish Colonial Heavy Solid Wood Planks Construction Bachelor Chest Dresser Entry Console Commode. Cabriole style leg heavy brass drop pulls pull out tray tab.
Brass
Mid Century Six Drawer Dresser att. to Baughman for Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Please view the companion dressers, and bachelors chests from this set, we have listed separately at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
Wood
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5911 Gentleman’s Chests Original Finish
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ideal for use as nightstands, bachelor chests, or refined accent pieces, these chests represent a highly desirable and enduring design from one of the most influential figures in Ame...
Brass
Circa 1760 English George III Period 5-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pine & oak secondary woods. Bachelor's chest size. Elegantly molded top; bold, shaped bracket feet. 36" w., 21.75" d., 32.75" h.
Wood, Oak, Pine
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bedside Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style nightstand or bachelor chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Pair of Kent Coffey Small Chest of Drawers, American Mid-Century Modern
Located in Buchanan, NY
Well-crafted and highly functional, the drawers retain their original dovetail construction and operate smoothly, making these pieces ideal as oversized nightstands, bachelor chests,...
Walnut
Harden Furniture Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Three-Drawer Bedside Chest
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest By Harden Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved cherry wood, with original brass har...
Brass
Harden Furniture Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Three-Drawer Bedside Chests, Pair
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Harden Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved cherry wood, with original br...
Brass
Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Chest of Drawers
By Continental Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Mid Century CONTINENTAL FURNITURE Co Solid Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers Approximate Meas...
Mahogany
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Birdseye Maple and Brass Bedside Chests, Pair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern three-drawer nightstands or bachelor chests By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning birdseye maple, with brass plinth ba...
Brass
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Burl Wood and Brass Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands or bachelor chests By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin USA, 1970s Stunning burl wood, with brass plinth bases.
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart Gorgeous pair of 20th Century bachelor chests newly refinished in a luxurious high gloss white lacquer.
Chrome
Ebonised Black Lacquer Double Dresser with Brass Pulls
By Richardson Brothers, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern black lacquer ebonized compact double dresser credenza bachelor chest.
Oak
Antique Georgian Solid Cherry Wood Four-Drawer Bedside Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand USA, Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern 4-Drawer Chest by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This exceptional four-drawer bachelor’s chest is a brilliant showcase of Jens Risom's refined American-Scandinavian design vocabulary.
Cherry
1960 Solid Maple Restored Wrussel Right Conant Ball Solid Maple 4 Drawer Dresser
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Rockaway, NJ
1960s Solid Maple Restored Russel Right Conant Ball Solid Maple 4 Drawer Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT!
Maple
Lemon Yellow White Lacquer Bronze Mounts cabriole Style Leg Two Drawers Console
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lemon Yellow White Lacquer Bronze Mounts cabriole Style Leg Two Drawers Console Small Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT!
Brass
Oriental Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Base Modern Walnut Server Cabinet MINT
By James Mont, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality mid-century modern walnut double doors bachelor chest cabinet dresser with beautiful brass hardware on black lacquer ebonised base.
Brass
Vintage Chippendale Style Orange Tooled Leather Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very rare leather wrapped vintage bachelor chest in the Chippendale Style custom manufactured by Gus Furniture in 1967.
Brass
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a mahogany moulded top over a frieze with pull-out bachelor's desk slide and three beaded draw...
Metal, Brass
Two Piece Mid Century Dresser Set att. to Baughman for Directional c. 1950's
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Specific Dimensions as follows: Dresser: W 54 x D 18 x G 30 inches Floating Case: W 18 x D 18 x H20.5 inches Please view the companion bachelors chests, gentleman's lingerie chest...
Walnut
English Bachelors Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Flame Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a flame mahogany moulded top over a frieze with pull-out bachelor's desk slide and four beaded...
Brass, Metal
English Bachelor's Small Chest or Bedside Cabinet of Burl Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bachelor's small chest of drawers (or side chest) from the Edwardian era, featuring a moulded, shaped top with a beautiful figured veneer of burr walnut, over a serpen...
Metal, Brass
$3,312Sale Price|20% Off
Pair 1970's Hollywood Regency style Tall Bed Side Cabinets/ Night Stands
By Thomasville
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1970's Tall Light Toned Wood Bed Side Cabinets/ Bachelors Chests. This pair would work very well as Night Stands as well. 3 drawer, 3 shelf and 1 pull out shelf.
Wood
Pair Early 20th Century Manor House Mahogany Bachelor's Secretary Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Early 20th Century Chipp3ndale style Manor House Furniture Mahogany Bachelor's Flip top Secretary Chests Meaures 30" in width, 23" in depth open with a 28" knee clearance, 1...
Mahogany
Pair of Exposed Sculptural Legs Three Drawers Nightstands End Tables Stands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Good size high quality craftsmanship cabinets looking nearly miniature bachelor chests. In style of Robsjohn-Gibbings.
Walnut
Pair of Giovanni Maur For Treco Gray Lacquer and White Acrylic Nightstands
Located in Pasadena, TX
The nightstands sit on plinth bases. Matching Bachelor's chest also available.
Acrylic, Lacquer
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Nightstand, Circa 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency three-drawer nightstand or bachelor chest By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burl wood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT
By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT!
Walnut
Early 19th Century George III Bachelor’s Flame Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III bachelor’s flame mahogany four-drawer chest with pull-out writing slide, brass pulls, canted corners with relief carving supported on ogee bracketed feet.
Mahogany
Very Fine Solid Tiger Maple Block Front Bracket Feet Bachelor Dresser Chest
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Solid Tiger Maple Block Front Bracket Feet Bachelor Dresser Chest
Maple
1980s Rounded Brass Mirrored Front Nightstand Side Tables
By Ello Furniture, Karl Springer
Located in Bensalem, PA
I also have a floating king bed and tall boy, as well as as a bachelors chest all matching, please feel free to reach out with any questions
Brass
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT
By Tommi Parzinger, Kittinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kittinger Mid Century Modern Heavy Solid Drop Pulls Bachelor 3 Drawer Chest MINT Outstanding design and craftsmanship cabinet.
Brass
Rare Jens Risom Sideboard / Dresser
By Jens Risom
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Model S-240 bachelor's chests in blonde cerused oak by Jens Risom, likely produced in his NYC workshop c. 1949.
Oak
Pair of Renzo Rutili for John Stuart Five-Drawer Chests
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
We are also offering the matching bachelors chest if you are looking for a large set.
Burl, Mahogany
Pair of Dunbar Floating Bedside Chests or Commodes
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Scarce pair of walnut bachelors chests / nightstands / commodes / dressers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa late 1960s.
Walnut
Arthur Brett & Sons English Georgian III Mahogany Burl Chest TV Media Cabinet
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite 18th Century reproduction in the form of a bachelors chest by Arthur Brett & Sons. Made from mahogany with burled front and top.
Mahogany
Pair T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Dressers with Brass RIng Pulls
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Robsjohn Gibbings Black Enamel Bachelor Chests with Brass Ring Pulls, 1950's. Featuring rectangular, rolling, dovetailed black ebonized wood three drawer cabinets with circular drop ...
Brass
Pr. Danish Mid-Century Modern Style Dressers Att. to G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find matching pairs of bachelors chests, especially, mid century modern examples.
Teak
Pr. James Mont Nightstands in Silver Gilt Finish c 1940/50's
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Please view the companion bachelors chests, mirror, and headboard we have listed separately from this sophisticated suite, at Barbarella Home, on 1st Dibs.
Giltwood
Vintage Burr Yew Wood Bedside / Side End Table Drawers with Butlers Serving Tray
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime vintage Burr Yew wood Bachelors chest with butlers serving tray. A truly stunning and well made piece, this is a bachelor chest whi...
Yew
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Nightstands, One Drawer, 1970s
Located in Wilmington, DE
See our other listings for a matching credenza and bachelor chest, plus other Mid-Century and Danish Modern furniture, plus more.
Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Rosewood and Chrome Three Drawer Dressers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Both functional and visually impactful, this matching pair works beautifully as bedside tables, bachelor’s chests, or statement storage in a living space.
Wood
Pair of Danish Modern Sven Age Madsen Tambour Door Teak Nightstands
Located in Wilmington, DE
See our other listings for a matching credenza and bachelor chest, plus other Mid-Century and Danish Modern furniture, plus more.
Teak
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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