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Serpentine Bachelors Chests

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
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Night Stands

Materials

Brass

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
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Georgian Mahogany serpentine front bachelors chest resting on tall ogee bracket feet 1790-1800
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
George 111 Mahogany Bachelors Chest
H 37.5 in W 40 in D 21 in
Mid 20th Century Cherry French Provincial Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style bachelor chest, unbranded. Cherry wood with brass hardware, ogee edge to
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Baize, Pine, Mahogany

18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Irish George III period serpentine fronted chest of drawers. This gentleman’s
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Antique 1780s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th C. Irish George III Burled Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with Secretary Drawer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An early chest requiring restoration. With a serpentine case, the top drawer opens to a secretary
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
comparable to an english bachelors chest. The figured inlaid walnut and banding combined with the serpentine
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Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

German Baroque Chest of Drawers
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19 in

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Neo Baroque Commode
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Neo Baroque Commode made of exotic walnut. Commode has three large drawers and brass hardware. Austria circa 1870.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Neo Baroque Commode
Neo Baroque Commode
H 34 in W 42 in D 22 in
King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features simple round tap...
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2010s American Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Quality Figured Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality figured mahogany inlaid bow front chest of 4 drawers having a quality figured mahogany bow front top crossbanded in satinwood and a reeded edge above two s...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary
Located in Casteren, NL
This classic slant front desk or bureau was made in England in the early 19th century. It was made in the finest quality watered European oak. The secretary is elevated on bracket ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
This exquisite Empire chest of drawers boasts a timeless design and is crafted from rich mahogany, reflecting the elegance of the 1840s. With its stately presence and intricate deta...
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Antique 1840s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Councill Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Queen Size Poster Bed
By Councill
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian style four poster queen size bed frame By Councill Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 64"W x 88"D x 86.75"H. ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

18th Century English George III Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest of drawers, having an arrangement of four graduated drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on bracket feet and is in ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Historic Charleston Bombay Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
er. Baker honors Charleston's heritage and its rich history by reproducing this 19th century Bombay chest of drawers. Part of their “Historic Charleston” collection the top has a h...
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Commode or Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late-eighteenth century Louis XIV style hand carved walnut commode or chest of drawers was found in the region of Normandy, France. This piece features three drawers of dovetail...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

English Mahogany Wardrobe / Linen Press
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two-door, two-drawer wardrobe / linen press in finely grained mahogany is just the right size for that guest room with no closet. Not too big so as to take up too much space, bu...
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Wardrobe / Linen Press
English Mahogany Wardrobe / Linen Press
H 55.5 in W 50 in D 24.5 in
Georgian Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser in the Manner of Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, circa 1940s Carved mahogany, with stunning flame m...
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Vintage 1940s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

1920s, Mahogany and Oak Compactom Ltd Gentleman's Wardrobe
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mahogany and oak gentleman's wardrobe by Compactom Ltd. of London. Fitted with labeled compartments, trays and rails. Opening to reveal a fully fitted interior, complete with hangi...
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Vintage 1920s English Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian style four-drawer bachelor chests or nightstands By Henkel Harris USA, Circa 1980s Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 24"W x 14.5...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Night Stands

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Four Graduated Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency period mahogany bowfront chest of four graduated drawers. This handsome small chest retains its original mahogany knobs with mother of pearl inlaid centers, french fe...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Caned Regency Sleigh Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style Anglo-Indian bed. With a modestly scrolled headboard and footboard with caned panels. Reeded rails, flowerhead carved roundels, scroll carvings and turned tapered leg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Caned Regency Sleigh Queen Bed
Caned Regency Sleigh Queen Bed
H 53 in W 66.5 in D 96 in
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century mahogany chest of drawers from England with a single board top with lovely color and graining. This is surrounded by a beveled edge. The sides are simple, and the front ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 31.63 in W 42.5 in D 20.75 in

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Mahogany Serpentine Front Small Chest Bedside Table Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in England circa 1960 this mahogany serpentine bedside chest offers four good sized drawers
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Vintage 1960s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1880s English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Night Stands

Materials

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
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Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Ebonized Three Drawer Bachelor Chests.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of custom quality ebonized bachelor chests. Louis XV style ebonized and gilt gold three drawer
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Small English Serpentine Chest
Located in Austin, TX
A small English serpentine chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a toned mahogany
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small English Serpentine Chest
Small English Serpentine Chest
H 29.75 in W 31 in D 18.25 in
HOOKER Asian Chinoiserie Banded Parquetry Bachelor Chest
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian Chinoiserie style bachelor chest, by Hooker Furniture, from their Seven Seas Collection
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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Metal

Small English Serpentine Side Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A small English serpentine chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a toned mahogany
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Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

Handsome Antique Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
A handsome antique mahogany and oak lined serpentine chest of drawers dating to circa 1900
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20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Pulaski Italian Revival Bombe Bachelors Chest Commode Nightstand Side Table
By Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Dayton, OH
Pulaski Furniture late 20th century serpentine bombe chest. Italian revival with a walnut and
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Late 20th Century Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Paint

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
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Early 2000s American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair Haley E Carter Bachelor Chests Dressers Limited Edition Louis XV Style
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of Haley E Carter bachelor chests, limited edition. These fine custom quality chests
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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
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Vintage 1960s American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Serpentine Chest of Drawers or Dresser in Ebony Style Finish
Located in Pomona, CA
A smaller size chest of drawers or bachelor chest in an ebony finish decorated with gold pinstripes
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Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
English flame mahogany bachelor chest, circa 1930s, the serpentine top over a narrow pull-out tray
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Vintage 1930s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 35.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Mahogany Chests of Drawers by Beacon Hill
By Kaplan Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of attractive mahogany Bachelor's chests, the serpentine shaped conforming case fitted with
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Swedish Paint Distressed Decorated Louis XV Style Commode / Chest / Dresser
Located in Stamford, CT
A Swedish paint decorated Louis XV style commode. A finely crafted double serpentine chest commode
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Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century Northern Italian Rococo Writing Desk Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
exceptionally executed, impressive large scale antique writing desk surmounted by serpentine upper portion
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Desks

Materials

Pewter

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
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Antique 1880s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage English Bachelor Chest
Located in Hixson, TN
A very nice small vintage bachelor chest with serpentine shaped front, Burl walnut fronts to the
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Vintage 1950s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Vintage English Bachelor Chest
Vintage English Bachelor Chest
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Mahogany Bachelors Chests
Located in North York, ON
A pair of serpentine fronted, flamed mahogany chest of drawers. Refinished in 2014 to a rich
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Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mahogany Bachelors Chests
Pair of Mahogany Bachelors Chests
H 32 in W 33 in D 20.5 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.
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20th Century Unknown Federal Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Beacon Hill Georgian Style Commode Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine Custom Quality Pair of attractive Mahogany Georgian Style Bachelor's Chests. The serpentine
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20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers Georgian Mahogany Serpentine by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 4 Drawer Bachelor
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Vintage 1970s Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Louis XV Commodes, Nightstands or Dressers by Casaragi a Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
chests bedside stands. Each having a white and gray veined marble top over three large serpentine drawers
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Rochester, NY
French Louis XV Provincial serpentine commode or bachelors chest of carved drawer fronts and side
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

French Louis XV Style Commode
French Louis XV Style Commode
H 32 in W 32 in D 19 in
Serpentine Front Carved Leg Queen Ann Dresser in Burl Walnut
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
bachelor chest w/ solid brass drop pulls.
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20th Century American Queen Anne Dressers

Materials

Burl

Antique English serpentine bachelor's chest. Mahogany.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English serpentine bachelor's chest. Mahogany.
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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
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Antique Early 1900s European Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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
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Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Southern Federal-style Bachelor's chest
Located in Mobile, AL
An incredible 1840 Tennessee made bachelor's chest with serpentine front. This whimsical late
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Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Southern Federal-style Bachelor's chest
Southern Federal-style Bachelor's chest
H 41 in W 39.5 in D 20.25 in
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
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Vintage 1920s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Fine and Rare Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional bachelors chest of magnificent color and patination. The top quarter veneered in the
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Antique Early 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Serpentine Bachelors Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of serpentine bachelors chests available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique serpentine bachelors chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and brass. Serpentine bachelors chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Serpentine bachelors chests bearing Georgian hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Baker Furniture Company produced beautiful serpentine bachelors chests that are worth considering.

How Much are Serpentine Bachelors Chests?

Prices for serpentine bachelors chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, serpentine bachelors chests begin at $1,738 and can go as high as $19,142, while the average can fetch as much as $3,650.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it 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 a 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.

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 Serpentine Bachelors Chests
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    A 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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