Antique 19th Century Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers Georgian, circa 1820
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers Georgian circa 1820 We are delighted to offer a Georgian 19th Century bachelors chest of drawers circa 1820, magnificen...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Scottish Walnut Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique 19th Century Georgian style bachelor chest, unbranded. Walnut with brass hardware and bracket feet.
Brass
Sold|$32,000
Fine and Rare Burr Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional bachelors chest of magnificent color and patination.
Sold|$62,500
A rare walnut and burr walnut bachelor's chest
Located in London, GB
The rectangular hinged top with a burr veneered surface within a crossbanded border with herringbone stringing opening to a straight grain veneered surface with conforming crossbandi...
Walnut
Georgian Walnut Bachelor Chest of Drawers. Circa 1730
Located in New York, NY
Fine early Georgian walnut chest of drawers having a rich color and patination. Note the quarter veneered rectangular crossbanded top inlaid with herringbone banding over two short a...
Sold|$2,000
Pair of Grey Walnut Bachelor Chests
Located in North Miami, FL
Our gorgeous solution to bedroom storage, this un-matched pair of 60's American bachelor chests are custom-finished in our signature stormy grey over walnut.
Paint, Wood
Sold|$18,900
George I Burr Walnut Bachelor Chest
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The bachelor chest has a walnut and feather banded fold-over top.
Very Good and Small George II Walnut Bachelors Chest
Located in New York, NY
The feather inlaid top opening to a fully veneered feather inlaid surface above three small and three long drawers, all feather inlaid, above the original bracket feet. This rare exa...
An Early George II Walnut Bachelor's Chest Of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular hinged top opening to a richly figured bookmatched-veneered surface; the case fitted with four long graduated cockbeaded drawers with featherbanding; raised on bracke...
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 of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, under their private label in the late 20th Cent...
Walnut
A Fine Queen Anne Walnut Bachelor's Chest of Drawers, c.1710
Located in New York, NY
An exceedingly fine quality piece with superb color and patina. The rectangular folding top feather banded and quarter-veneered being precisely repeated inside, over two short and th...
Walnut Bachelor's Chest in the Manner of Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in New London, CT
The only marking on this spectacular piece is the production date stamped on the back of 1962. Really cool sculptural fronts with walnut bands and brass accents form the drawer pulls...
Walnut
English Burr Walnut George I Style Bachelors Chest of Drawers
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A charming George I style burr walnut bachelors chest of drawers. With a fold-over top (supported by pullout / pull-out loppers when open).
Walnut
Pair of Walnut Chests by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cambridge, MA
A handsome pair of walnut bachelor's chests designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950.
Walnut
Small Walnut Early 18th Century Bachelors Chest of Drawers, circa 1710
Located in East Sussex, GB
A Queen Anne period walnut bachelors chest dating from circa 1710. The rectangular top with crossbanding and moulded edge above two short and three long graduating crossbanded drawer...
Walnut
Queen Anne Period Bachelor's Chest in Walnut and Walnut Veneer
Located in Quechee, VT
Queen Anne-George I period walnut bachelor's chest with all original parts and with provenance.
Walnut
Sold|$3,206
Burr Walnut George I Style Bachelors Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A burr walnut George I Style bachelors chest. The rectangular hinged top veneered in beautifully figured burr walnut and banded in walnut, opening to reveal a burr walnut surface whi...
Walnut
FANCHER Oak & Walnut Asian Influenced Bachelor Chest
By Fancher Furniture Co.
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Asian influenced bachelor chest by Fancher Furniture. Oak with walnut top, drawer fronts & sides, brass hardware, banded top with a solid edge, and block feet.
Brass
Sold|$2,115
Walnut Queen Anne Style Bachelors Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A walnut Queen Anne style bachelors chest. Having a rectangular hinged top veneered in beautifully figured walnut with a cross banded edge, which opens to reveal a walnut veneered in...
Sold|$1,250
Oakwood Heavy Studio Occasional Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
"Walnut Bachelors Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles.
Wood
Sold|$20,000
George I Walnut Veneered Bachelor's Chest
Located in New York, NY
Of diminutive size, The fold-over top with re-entrant corners opening to reveal a felt writing surface above two short and three long drawers with ring handles terminating in bracket...
George I Walnut and Feather Banded Bachelor Chest
Located in Knutsford, GB
A fine and very rare George I walnut and feather banded bachelor chest with an unusual cushion waist.
Walnut
Sold|$4,800
18th Century Bachelor's Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
A wonderfully simple bachelor's chest that comes in two parts. Three full drawers from the bottom and two on top make this piece functional as well as beautiful.
Oak, Walnut
19th century burr walnut serpentine bachelors chest of drawers commode
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine quality walnut serpentine bachelors chest of drawers circa 1880 .
Walnut
Sold|$1,695
Inlaid Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Millwood, VA
This is a neatly proportioned bachelor's chest of four drawers. With satinwood and walnut marquetry and parquetry, this chest sits on bracket feet.
Walnut, Satinwood
18th C George II Walnut and Cross - Banded Bachelors Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
rectangular quarter veneered figured walnut top with a cross-banded border; over four similarly styled graduating drawers and raised on bracket feet.
Walnut
Walnut and Herringbone Banded George I Style Bachelors Chest
Located in Darwen, GB
A burr walnut and herringbone banded George I style bachelors chest.
18th C George II Inlaid Walnut and Cross-Banded Bachelors Chest
Located in Louisville, KY
featuring a rectangular quarter veneered figured walnut top with a cross-banded border; over four similarly styled graduating drawers and raised on bracket feet. www.TraceMayer.com
Walnut
Pair of Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle Midcentury Bachelors Chests in Walnut
By George Nakashima, Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in Framingham, MA
Rare pair of bachelors chests by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle.
Walnut
Sold|$3,500
19th Century English Bachelor's Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
HANDSOME 19TH CENT. ENGLISH BURR WALNUT AND MAHOGANY 3 DRAWER BACHELORS'S CHEST WITH PULL OUT TOOLED LEATHER WRITING SLIDE.
Brass
Mid 20th C. Walnut, Burlwood and Brass Campaign Style Bachelor Chests - a Pair
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Burton, TX
With their clean lines, walnut patina and brass details this pair of campaign bachelor chests would be a great addition to any room. 32" W x 19" D x 28" H
Brass
18th Century English Queen Anne Parquetry Bachelor's Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th Century English Queen Anne Oyster Walnut, Calamander and Satinwood Parquetry Bachelor's Chest, with two smaller drawers above three larger drawers and all above bracket feet
Bachelor Chest of Drawers in the Style of Joseph Hinn
By Joseph Hinn
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Recently refinished in its natural walnut color.
Walnut
Vintage Oyster Veneer Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest from Colony Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest, unbranded. Made for high end furniture dealer, Colony Furniture of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, under their private label in the late 20th cent...
Brass
Pair of 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very rare 3 drawer chests by TH Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdocomb @ 1950. These chests have been exquisitely restored in a medium walnut finish with newly re plated brass hard...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Bachelors Chest Mahogany and Brass, Merton Gershun circa 1960
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville, Arne Vodder
Located in Framingham, MA
Stunning chest of drawers in walnut and brass by Merton Gershun for American of Martinsville. Sculpted modernist ellipses pulls. Solid brass detail on the legs. This dresser is in ex...
Brass
Sold|$1,700
Panorama Bachelor's Chest by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in New York, NY
A handsome bachelor's 3-drawer chest by Drexel from the Panorama line.
Walnut
Vintage Bachelor Chest, Solid Walnut, 5 Drawer Dresser, Scotland 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage bachelor chest, solid walnut, 5 drawer dresser, Scotland 1920, B2725 Scotland 1920 Solid walnut Original finish Rectangular moulded top Brushing slide underneath Two ...
Walnut
Sold|$2,800
Pair of 60's Bachelor Chests
Located in North Miami, FL
White satin cabinets serve to highlight the beautifully grained walnut drawers on this beach-house-fresh pair of bachelor chests.
Wood, Walnut
T H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Lacquered Bachelor's Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New London, CT
Freshly lacquered in high gloss ebony, this version of a long, three-drawer low dresser is rarely seen.
Walnut, Lacquer
Sold|$6,004
Queen Anne Design Walnut Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A beautifully figured and constructed walnut bachelor’s chest of Queen Anne design. Evenly faded color to the dark rich honey.
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 wing escutcheon and drop leaves.
Walnut, Burl
Exceptional George I Walnut Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This is probably the finest bachelors chest we have handled and is in superb unrestored condition with magnificent color and patination.
Walnut
HENREDON Mid 20th Century Walnut Campaign Style Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A campaign style bachelor chest by Henredon. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, brass hardware & accents, smooth edge to top, and block feet.
Brass
Antique Circa 1900 Victorian Era Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Circa 1900 Victorian era bachelor chest, unbranded. Walnut with round wood knobs, smooth rounded edge to the top, and bracket feet.
Brass
Vintage Walnut Bowfront Bachelor Chest with Cupboard Above, Scotland 1930, H181
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage walnut bowfront bachelor chest with Cupboard Above, Scotland 1930, H181 Scotland 1930 Solid Walnut and Veneers Original Finish Cornice on top with dentil frieze below...
Walnut
T H Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Lacquered Bachelor's Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New London, CT
Walnut three-drawer bachelor's chest in ebony high-gloss lacquer.
Walnut
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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