Burl Bachelor Chest
Antique English Burl Walnut Two-Over-Three Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine and colorful English Chest with interesting angle cut veneer on the top two
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Carved Burled Wood Bachelor Chest
By Mastercraft
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Carved Burled Wood Bachelor Chest. Featuring a straight
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Burl
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Flip Top Server or Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style five-drawer flip top server or chest of drawers
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,995
H 31.5 in W 32.25 in D 14.25 in
Outstanding Pair Drexel-Heritage "Insignia" Ash Burl Travertine Bachelors Chests
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Drexel-Heritage "Insignia" ash, burl wood and travertine bachelors chests. We
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cabinets
Materials
Travertine
$3,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 32 in W 43.5 in D 25 in
Burl Patches Veneer Work Olive Wood Serpentine Front Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl Patches Veneer Work Banded Top Olive Wood Serpentine Front Dresser Bachelor Chest MINT
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
$6,800
H 32 in W 48 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Burled Wood Bachelor Chests - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a companion pair of Mid-Century Modern Burled Wood Walnut Cabinets. Featuring a straight line design, two carved doors that open up to storage space in one and th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Burl
Recent Sales
HENREDON Burl Walnut Chippendale Style Bombe Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bombe chest by Henredon. Burl walnut with a slightly distressed finish, brass
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Walnut
THEODORE ALEXANDER Rep•li•ca Burl Walnut Chippendale Bowfront Bachelor Chest
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by Theodore Alexander, from their Rep•li•ca Collection. Burl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Commodes and Chests...
Materials
Brass
H 34.25 in W 32 in D 18 in
Antique 1880's French Banded Burl Walnut Chippendale Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 19th Century Chippendale style bachelor chest, unbranded. Burl walnut with banded top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mahogany and Olive Burl Bachelors Chests
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome pair of Mahogany Chests with burl wood drawer fronts and tops with vertically oriented
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Classic English Style Mahogany and Burl Bachelors Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mahogany Chippendale style three-drawer bachelors chest with pierced shield back drawer pulls. The
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Burl Walnut Bachelor's Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare English Bachelor's Chest with a flip-top writing surface All original pulls and feet.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Walnut, Oak
20th Century Burl Elm Bachelor's Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Handmade bachelor's chest made in England from burl elm. The top has satinwood banded inlay and a
Category
Late 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Elm
Vintage MCM Burl Wood Bachelors Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage bachelors chest. Beautiful Burl wood grain detail and a chic simple design. Brass
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Burl Front Bachelors Chests
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Walnut Chests with bookmatched Burl drawerfronts. Brass Ring Pulls and Greek Key carved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Burl Walnut Bachelor's Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Georgian Style burl walnut bachelor's chest, early 20th century. Two over three drawers.
Category
Early 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
George I Style Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top opening to a writing surface over a drawer flanked by lopers to support the top when open over three graduated drawers and bracket feet. Brass hardware.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George II Style Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular folding top over four drawers raised on bracket feet.
Category
Antique 1720s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bachelor Chests or Large Bedside Chests, Henredon
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dressers or bedside chests
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Burl
H 28.5 in W 40 in L 28.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Bachelor Chest by Henredon, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern four-drawer dresser chest
By Henredon "Scene
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Burl
H 28.5 in W 40 in L 28.5 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.25 in W 47.13 in L 32.25 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer commode or chest of drawers
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style three-drawer commode or chest of drawers
By Baker
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Chippendale Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Chippendale style three-drawer commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany and Burled Wood Bachelors Chest by Beacon Hill Collection
By Beacon Hill
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A charming Mahogany and Burled wood bachelors chest by Beacon Hill furniture company. Desirable
Category
Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Empire Burled Walnut Bachelor Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Empire style commode or chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. The chest
Category
Late 20th Century American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31.25 in W 32.25 in D 14.25 in
Mid 20th C. Walnut, Burlwood and Brass Campaign Style Bachelor Chests - a Pair
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Burton, TX
This pair of Campaign Style Bachelor Chest of Drawers were manufactured in the Mid 20th Century by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 19 in D 32 in
Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Baker 8 Drawer Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser Flip Secretary Top Desk MINT!
Baded top.
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 30 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
Mid-Century Walnut Burl Highboy Bachelors Chest Unmarked American Modern
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A beautiful American Modern Mid-Century walnut chest. Unmarked and by an unknown maker the chest
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Metal
Renzo Rutili For John Stuart Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
light brown burl drawer fronts, and concentric squared form metal pulls. The dresser is selling in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Chest
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an outstanding Mid-Century Modern three-drawer bachelor chest or large nightstand designed
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
H 30.25 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
George II Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A fine piece. With a rectangular hinged top that folds forward and has two pull out supports, The interior with walnut veneers. With a long drawer over two small drawers over two lon...
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Burl Olive Wood Patch Parquetry Three-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vivid burl wood patch work Italian Mid-Century Modern Campaign bachelor chest. Beautiful finished
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Three-Drawer Granite Top Bleached Burl Wood Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Tommi Parzinger, Century Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
White wash burl wood finish dresser with granite not marble top. Beautiful Mid-Century Modern style
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Granite, Marble
Campaign Style Patch Burl Olive Wood Small Bachelor Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian bracket feet 4 drawers vivid olive burl wood pattern bachelor chest of drawers. Beautiful
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Campaign Italian Burl Olive Wood Patch Parquetry Nine Drawer Bachelor Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian bracket feet 9 drawers vivid olive burl wood pattern bachelor chest of drawers small
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Pair of Burl Wood Walnut Brass Trim Mid Century Modern Bachelor Chests Cabinets
By Weiman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative mid century modern bachelor chests by Weiman. Brass pulls
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl, Walnut
H 33 in W 38 in D 19 in
Pair of Henredon Burlwood Bachelor's Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of low bachelors chests or nightstands made by Henredon's Scene Two collection. The
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash, Olive, Burl
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
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
H 32 in W 39.88 in D 28 in
Pair of Decorative Burl Wood Bachelor Chests
By Mel Bogart, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice quality Mid-Century Modern Biedermeier style bachelor chests.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Richly-Colored English George III Style Burl-Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Originally sold through Harvey Nichols, London in the late 19th century and with paper label 'Harvey Nichols & Co., Ltd, Bournemouth Depository;' the rectangular top with molded edge...
Category
Antique 1880s English George II Dressers
Materials
Burl
Baker Furniture Georgian Burled Walnut Flip Top Bachelor Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian style five-drawer flip top dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Bachelor's Chest of Drawers by Barker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chest of drawers in the Georgian style having a beautiful wood grain, brass hardware and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
An Attractive George I Burl-Elm Bachelors Chest
Located in New York, NY
A good George I burr elm bachelors chest with four long drawers and a leather lined brushing slide
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Ebony, Leather, Sycamore, Elm
ENGLISHMAN'S Banded Inlaid Distressed Burl Elm Chippendale Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by Englishman's. Burl elm with a distressed finish, banded
Category
Late 20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Chippendale Inlaid Burl Walnut Bachelor Chest from Colony Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest, unbranded. Made for high end furniture dealer, Colony Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33.75 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
English Antique Georgian walnut bachelors chest of drawers
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Wonderful Antique Georgian burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers .
The chest has 5 oak and pine
Category
Antique 1720s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Georgian Style Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary Georgian style Burl Walnut bachelor's chest of drawers by Baker Furniture with bat's
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut, Burl
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Burl Bachelor Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the burl bachelor chest you’re looking for. Each burl bachelor chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, burl and metal. There are many kinds of the burl bachelor chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A burl bachelor chest, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Georgian or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made burl bachelor chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Century Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much is a Burl Bachelor Chest?
Prices for a burl bachelor chest start at $1,195 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $3,800.
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 Burl Bachelor Chest
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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