$6,500 / set
H 35 in W 39 in D 25 in
Pair Habersham Biltmore Fruitwood Serpentine Bachelor Chests of Drawers Island
By Habersham
Located in Germantown, MD
Bachelor's Chests of Drawers. Previous and original owner use the pair as a kitchen Island for a while and it
Fruitwood
$4,400
H 32 in W 34 in D 21.5 in
Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide
Located in Chicago, IL
chests, introduced as 'dressing chests,' are the historical precursors to ‘bachelor’s chests.’ Additional
Mahogany
Georgian Style Walnut Serpentine Batchelors Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A fine Georgian-style walnut Serpentine bachelor’s chest, of compact proportions, raised on shaped
Walnut
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 38 in D 21 in
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular
Brass
$6,495
H 33 in W 56.75 in D 23.75 in
Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser This bachelor chest
Mahogany
$6,800
H 32 in W 48 in D 21 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
Brass
$12,500 / set
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Pair of Mahogany Bow Serpentine Front 3 Drawers Bachelor Chests Grossfeld House
By John Widdicomb, Grosfeld House
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mahogany bow Serpentine front 3 drawers bachelor chests Grossfeld house mint!
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 34 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
WHITE OF MEBANE Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Gray Painted Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by White Furniture. Hardwood painted a soft gray color with
Brass
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
H 35 in W 27 in D 16.5 in
Henredon Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style serpentine front bachelor chests or bedside chests By Henredon
Brass
Sold
H 35 in W 27 in D 16.5 in
Henredon Georgian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor Chests or Nightstands
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style serpentine front bachelor chests or bedside chests By Henredon
Brass
Mahogany Inlaid Serpentine Four-Drawer Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th century flame mahogany serpentine bachelors chest. Classic polished brass oval drawer
Mahogany, Satinwood
MCM Bachelor Chests Serpentine 1950s Pair by OLD COLONY
By Old Colony Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bachelor Chests by OLD COLONY With Satin Wood inlay designs Approximate Measurements in Inches 37" high at
Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 37 in D 20 in
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. Designed in
Brass
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Red Chinoiserie Bachelors Chest with serpentine front and black gold embossed leather top
Leather, Paint
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800
Wood
George III English Bachelor's Chest of Satinwood and Mahogany
Located in Dallas, TX
's chest with serpentine front and inlay around top and drawers, top drawer opens to reveal a baize covered
Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair Serpentine Fronted Chippendale Bachelors Chests Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Century Furniture bachelors chests. The chests are designed in the
Brass
Sold
H 34.25 in W 36 in D 20.25 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Flame Mahogany Serpentine Front Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian serpentine front three-drawer bachelor chests of drawers or commodes
Brass
Sold
H 33.5 in W 56.5 in L 33.5 in
Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker Stately Homes Chippendale serpentine mahogany bachelor’s chest dresser Baker Stately Homes
Mahogany
Pair of Mahogany Chests of Drawers by Beacon Hill
By Kaplan Furniture
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of attractive mahogany Bachelor's chests, the serpentine shaped conforming case fitted with
Sold
H 25.25 in W 28 in D 17.25 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Three-Drawer Bedside Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front three-drawer bachelor chest or nightstand
Brass
Vintage English Bachelor Chest
Located in Hixson, TN
A very nice small vintage bachelor chest with serpentine shaped front, Burl walnut fronts to the
Sold
H 32 in W 24 in D 18 in
Banded Top Serpentine Front 5 Drawers Petite Commode Bachelor Chest Dresser
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Flame mahogany serpentine from banded top and drawers petit dresser bachelor chest.
Mahogany
Pair of Beacon Hill Georgian Style Commode Chests
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine Custom Quality Pair of attractive Mahogany Georgian Style Bachelor's Chests. The serpentine
Mid Century Modern Ebonized Bachelor Chest of Drawers Concave Front
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice curved serpentine front dresser bachelor chest.
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Rochester, NY
French Louis XV Provincial serpentine commode or bachelors chest of carved drawer fronts and side
Wood, Fruitwood
Antique English serpentine bachelor's chest. Mahogany.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English serpentine bachelor's chest. Mahogany.
Serpentine
Chippendale Revival Flame Mahogany Serpentine Bachelors Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A superb quality Chippendale Revival flame mahogany serpentine bachelors chest. Having a solid
A Mahogany Chippendale Style Serpentine Bachelors Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany Chippendale Style serpentine bachelors chest. Having a solid mahogany top of serpentine
Mahogany
Sold
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
19th century burr walnut serpentine bachelors chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality walnut serpentine bachelors chest of drawers circa 1880 . This wonderful burr walnut
Walnut
English Mahogany Georgian Style Serpentine Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A bachelor chest in the Georgian style, though unmarked, most likely by Bevan Funnell Reprodux
Brass
CENTURY FURNITURE Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Bachelor Chest
By Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by Century Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware, serpentine
Brass
English Serpentine Front 4 Drawer Bachelor's Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
WONDERFUL ENGLISH SMALL BACHELOR'S FOUR DRAWER CHEST IN MAGOGANY AND BURR WALNUT WITH QUARTER
Brass
Cuban Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique George III Period Cuban Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Bachelor's Chest of Drawers. George
Mahogany Chippendale Style Serpentine Antique Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany Chippendale style serpentine antique bachelors chest of drawers. Having a serpentine top
Sold
H 35.5 in W 42 in D 18 in
HOOKER Mahogany Hepplewhite Serpentine Banded Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Hepplewhite style bachelor chest by Hooker Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware, serpentine
Brass
Southern Federal-style Bachelor's chest
Located in Mobile, AL
An incredible 1840 Tennessee made bachelor's chest with serpentine front. This whimsical late
Mahogany Georgian Style Antique Bachelor's Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany George III Style antique bachelors chest. The serpentine top veneered in beautifully
19th century serpentine mahogany bachelors chest
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality 19th century mahogany serpentine bachelors chest with brushing slide . The chest is a
Mahogany
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 four graduated cockbeaded drawers and a pull-out slide. Raised on its original brack...
Mahogany
$1,120Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahogany featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers. Di...
Mahogany
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
H 30 in W 46 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Burl Chest of Drawers Dresser 46"
Located in Dayton, OH
This gorgeous Victorian era dresser comes from the aesthetic period, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with three graduated drawers set between pronounced stiles with carved daisies over...
Brass
19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany bachelors chest, having a leather lined brushing slide with two brass handles, above an arrangement of four graduated drawers each with...
Mahogany
$1,120Sale Price|30% Off
H 46 in W 44 in D 21.5 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to late 19th century American Empire tallboy / highboy chest. Made of flame / crotch mahognay featuring rectangular form with scrolled front and four hand dovetailed drawers. Di...
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
H 89.25 in W 24 in D 46 in
Antique Early American Primitive Pine Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique early 19th century American primitive country farmhouse corner cabinet. Made of pine featuring a large 12 pane rolled glass arcaded door that opens to a blue painted inte...
Glass, Pine
19th Century Regency Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Regency mahogany chest of drawers. The top is a standard rectangular shape that sits over three drawers and a pull-out tray. The chest stands on splayed bracket-shaped f...
Mahogany
$945Sale Price|30% Off
H 68 in W 41 in D 19 in
Antique Victorian Crotch Walnut Chest Drawers Stepback Dresser Wishbone Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Era Stepback Dresser & Mirror, c. 1870s. Made from walnut with crotch walnut veneered drawer fronts. Features a wishbone swivel mirror over two gloveboxes and a ca...
Walnut
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
H 80 in W 46 in D 22 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Burl Marble Top Dresser & Mirror Vanity Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
An American Victorian era dresser, circa 1880s. Made from walnut with a white marble top over four dovetailed drawers. Each drawer has a beautiful walnut burl veneer and ornate baro...
Walnut
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
H 41 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Antique American Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful early 1900s Ice Chest. Made oak with a stout rectangular frame featuring three doors, original brass hardware and paneled sides. Interior is enameled with two mesh shelve...
Oak
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome Louis XV style commode from France, circa 1800 or earlier. The fantastic charcoal marble top has a serpentine molded edge, conforming to the gentle undulations on the draw...
Marble, Stone, Metal, Ormolu
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 four graduated drawers with swan neck handles, standing on shaped bracket feet, the wh...
Mahogany
19th Century George III Mahogany Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pretty mahogany chest. It has reeded columns .
Mahogany
$3,800
H 32 in W 34 in D 18 in
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
BAKER Bow Front Banded Top & 4 Drawers Pull Out Desk Bachelor Chest Dresser MINT!
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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