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Four Drawers Small Petit Narrow Bachelor Chest
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice narrow Mid-Century Modern bachelor chest by Paul McCobb.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Small 18th Century English Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest with 4 Drawers and Bracket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small 18th Century English Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest with 4 Drawers and Bracket Feet
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.25 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Vermont Solid Maple Chest of Drawers Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
hardware in a warm buttery maple wood. Two smaller drawers over three larger drawers with the chest resting
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
Solid Pennsylvania Cherry Diminutive Bachelors Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A smaller version of an American and English Classic bachelors chest. Done is solid cherry by
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Rare 18th Century Mahogany bachelors Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A rare Geo III mahogany bachelors chest of small proportions, the fold over top with polished
Category
Antique 1760s European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
George II Burl Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Essex, MA
interior with walnut veneers. With a long drawer over two small drawers over two long drawers. Raised on
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest England Circa 1790
Located in Hudson, NY
Very handsome, 18th century bachelors chest with pull out writing surface.
Made with dense hard
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Oak, Mahogany
Antique Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and small proportioned antique burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers in excellent
Category
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Yew Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique yew wood bachelors chest of drawers. This was made in England in the Georgian
Category
Vintage 1920s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Stunning Pair of Mosaic Top Mid-Century Modern Nightstands
Located in Pemberton, NJ
could be used as small bachelor's chest or pushed together behind a sofa and used as a credenza.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
STATTON Trutype Americana Oxford Cherry Chippendale Bachelor Chest
By Statton Trutype, Statton Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by Statton Furniture, from their Trutype Americana line. Solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Walnut and Satinwood Inlaid Petite Chest or Bachelor's Chest, circa 1715
Located in Kinderhook, NY
bachelor's chest, the walnut veneered case having bookmatched quarter-veneered and featherbanded top with a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 29.38 in D 15.75 in
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
Magnificent Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Bowed Front Bachelors Chests Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent pair of Dorothy Draper style bowed front bachelors chests. These are fabulous in person
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 48 in D 22 in
Henredon Asian Style Chinoiserie Mahogany and Brass Bachelor Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning small chinoiserie styled three drawer chest of drawers with original brass butterfly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
Light Olive Lacquer Oriental Base Legs 3 Drawer Accent Dresser Bachelor Chest
By American of Martinsville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern decorative olive lacquer brass drop pulls small three drawer dresser bachelor
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31 in W 36 in D 19 in
Pr. Mid Century Bachelors Chests in Cerused Oak with Brass Pulls C 1950's
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated mid century bachelors chests, in original cerused oak finish, with recessed brass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early to Mid-20th Century Art Moderne Maple Small 3 Drawer Chest or Cabinet
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball, Bissman Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
size is comparable to a bachelor’s chest… a bit smaller than a standard chest of drawers but it has
Category
20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple
H 30 in W 28 in D 19.25 in
John Stuart Walnut 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Small Dresser
By John Stuart, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart petit credenza 4 drawers bachelor chest dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
drawers that dates to the first half of the 18th century. The smaller proportions of this chest make it
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vtg Chippendale Style Small 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Cherry Nightstand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chippendale Style Small 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Cherry Nightstand Side Table. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Night Stands
Materials
Cherry
H 23.5 in W 24 in D 14 in
Pair of Mid-Century Blond Four Drawer Chests with Round Brass Hardware
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Mid-Century Modern bleached mahogany four drawer bachelors chests with round brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.88 in W 30.75 in D 18.38 in
Mahogany Bachelor Chest By Statton Trutype Americana
By Statton Trutype
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic small scale mahogany bachelor's chest with four drawers with brass bales and faux key
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands
Materials
Brass
Renzo Rutili For John Stuart Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
unrestored, original condition, it does shows some cosmetic wear, including a small chip at the bottom front
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Materials
Burl, Mahogany
American of Martinsville Accord Walnut & Cane Dresser & Bachelor’s Chest w/ X’s
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
cane doors and the second is the three-drawer bachelor’s chest. Two separate pieces but butted together
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 62 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Mahogany Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
. Good proportions for use as a bedside bachelor's chest or in a small entryway. Contact us for a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Rustic Solid Douglas Fir Bachelor Dresser 1950s
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Professionally refinished vintage rustic solid douglas fir chest of drawers. Three wide drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Dressers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Art Moderne Maple Twin Bed Headboard Footboard Small Chest & Nightstand 3 Piece
By Bissman Furniture Company, Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Topeka, KS
legs. Its size is comparable to a bachelor’s chest… a bit smaller than a standard chest of drawers but
Category
20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Bedroom Sets
Materials
Maple
H 30 in W 28 in D 19.25 in
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Brass
Lemon Yellow White Lacquer Bronze Mounts cabriole Style Leg Two Drawers Console
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bachelor Chest MINT!
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 43 in D 20 in
Antique Georgian Chippendale Original Mahogany Small Bachelor Chest Drawers
Located in Glencarse, GB
bachelor chest of four long graded drawers with original brass handles and escutcheons, with pull
Category
Antique 1760s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 31.5 in
Mahogany Metamorphic Bachelor's Chest
Located in Folkestone, Kent
exceptionally rare metamorphic mid-18th century bachelor’s Chest in mahogany with brass hardware. The fold-over
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Unusually Small 18th Century George III Mahogany Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusually small 18th century George III period mahogany bachelor's antique chest of drawers. This
Category
Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Small 18th Century English Bachelors Chest of Drawers in Mahogany
Located in Alexandria, VA
Rare tiny George II bachelors chest of drawers in Cuban or Santo Domingian mahogany, having a
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Burr Walnut and Feather Banded Bachelor Chest
Located in Herzele, BE
A superb burr walnut and feather banded bachelors chest of compact proportions and retaining
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
William and Mary Burr Walnut Bachelor's Chest
Located in Cleveland, OH
Of small proportions, with feather banding to the fold over top, with three long drawers similarly
Category
Antique 1690s British William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Padauk Wood Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Writing Fitment, circa 1730
Located in GB
This extremely rare small George II early 18th century English chest of drawers is of a most
Category
Antique 1730s British George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Padouk
H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
George III Small Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Glencarse, Perthshire
George III small mahogany Bachelors chest with pull out slide for brushing or writing sometimes
Category
Antique 18th Century Scottish Georgian Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Serpentine Front Small Chest Bedside Table Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
bracket feet. Its small size allows this chest to be used not only as a bedside chest but also as a side
Category
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Geo. III Chest
Located in Tacoma, WA
A good late 18th century Geo. III mahogany caddy top bachelors chest of small size with original
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Pennsylvania House Four Drawer Dresser or Nightstand
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Chicago, IL
dresser or nightstand
A smaller version of an American and English Classic bachelors chest. Done is solid
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Antique Small Bachelor's Chest Drawers Fine Burr Walnut and Mahogany
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing chest of drawers presented in very good antique condition from the late 20th
Category
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
English Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
smaller bachelors chest size features a decorative satin wood inlay on the top and drawer fronts. Each
Category
20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in Sherborne, GB
Lovely sweet sized walnut bachelors chest, circa 1920s in the George the 1st style. This is
Category
Early 20th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Bachelor's Small Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
An English small or short bachelor's chest of drawers (or side chest) of mahogany, featuring a
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small George III Mahogany Dressing Bachelor Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English mahogany dressing / bachelor's chest with multiple secret compartments. Circa 1760.
Of
Category
Antique 1760s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Small 18th Century English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in London, GB
A good George III period chest of small proportions (Bachelor's Chest).
English, circa 1770
Category
Antique 1760s British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Small Antique Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and useful small antique Georgian style burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. This was
Category
Vintage 1930s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Small Antique Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This antique mahogany chest of drawers has really nice small proportions and is of high quality. On
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Teak Bachelor Small Chest or Dresser
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a Danish Modern chest of drawers. This is a small teak chest with three drawers. It is
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Georgian Style Walnut Bachelors' Chest of Small Size
Located in San Francisco, CA
An inlaid burl walnut veneered Georgian style four-drawer chest of desirable small size, the
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Gorgeous Small Mahogany Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Gorgeous small mahogany bachelor chest of drawers dating from the 18th century. It has a
Category
Antique 1760s European Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Gorgeous Small Mahogany Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Gorgeous small mahogany bachelor chest of drawers dating from the 18th century. It has a
Category
Antique 1780s European Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Gorgeous Small Mahogany Bachelor Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Gorgeous small mahogany bachelor chest of drawers dating from the 18th century. It has a
Category
Antique 1780s European Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Walnut Bachelor's Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and exquisite 18th-century bachelor’s chest is a stunning example of early 18th-century
Category
English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Queen Anne Bachelor's Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Queen Anne style burr oak four drawer chest of drawers in burl veneer of small proportions, the top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Wood
George II Oak Bachelor’s Chest of Small Proportions c. 1740
Located in Heathfield, GB
chests with fold out tops were known as bachelor’s chests because they were small and compact enough for
Category
Antique 18th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Small Georgian Style Mahogany Bachelor Chests by Tibbenham
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century pair of English bachelor chests in the Georgian style and made of flame mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
Late Georgian Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English late Georgian bachelor's chest of mahogany having three small drawers over
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Small Bachelors Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the small bachelors chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every small bachelors chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the small bachelors 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 small bachelors chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small bachelors chest over the years, but those crafted by John Stuart and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Small Bachelors Chest?
A small bachelors chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,166, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $9,839.
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 Small Bachelors 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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