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Mid-century Bernhardt Pecan Campaign Bachelor's Chests, a Pair

Bernhardt

While many great American furniture brands have come and gone, Bernhardt continues to thrive in its space. Spanning more than 130 years and four generations of family leadership, the company maintains an enduring presence in the modern era. It is a global manufacturer of furniture and home accessories and has garnered widespread acclaim for its signature high-quality craftsmanship. Today Bernhardt lounge chairs, coffee tables and dressers are reliable mainstays in living rooms, bedrooms, offices, school campuses and hospitality properties all over the world.

The company was founded in 1889 by John Bernhardt, a veteran of the sawmill trade who intended to produce durable furniture made of wood from the white oak trees that grew in his native North Carolina. Bernhardt quickly earned a reputation for his exceptionally strong, sturdy, striking pieces and eventually gained competitors in the likes of Broyhill and Kent-Coffey, two Lenoir companies that were established in the early 1900s. Bernhardt created fruitful relationships for distributing his furniture all over the country, and as the business gained steam, the company was able to survive the trials and tribulations of World War I and the Great Depression.

While World War II yielded labor and material shortages, demand for furniture took shape in the postwar years as new homeowners looked to furnish their spaces. Expansion followed for Bernhardt, and in 1958, the company added upholstered furniture to its growing catalog. As often as you can find boxy club chairs in Bernhardt’s inventory that are inspired by iconic designs by Le Corbusier or Milo Baughman, the brand has introduced reproductions of furnishings in period styles such as Chippendale, Hollywood Regency and chinoiserie.

Bernhardt continued to expand over time and, in 1981, added the Bernhardt Design division, which focuses on furnishing offices and public spaces. It entered the new millennium by announcing a licensed furniture partnership with Martha Stewart in 2001. Bernhardt and Stewart have since collaborated on several additional collections. In 2008 and 2009, the company launched two more divisions: Bernhardt Interiors for customizable and high-design furniture and Bernhardt Hospitality to cater to the needs of the hospitality market.

Bernhardt has garnered many prestigious awards over its long history, including multiple Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards from the American Society of Furniture Designers. The company is also a leader in sustainable manufacturing and works with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest Stewardship Council.

In 2019, Bernhardt introduced the Bernhardt Exteriors division for high-quality and innovative outdoor furniture. Today, the company operates eight manufacturing facilities and continues to be a leader and trendsetter in the growing worldwide oak furniture market.

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Pair John Widdicomb Chests

H 32.5 in W 36 in D 20.5 in

Pair John Widdicomb Chests

By John Widdicomb

Located in New York, NY

Pair John Widdicomb Walnut and Brass Chests. The chests are walnut with four pull-out drawers. The handles have brass trim. Well made and sturdy.

Category

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Materials

Brass

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H 28 in W 25 in D 18 in

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By Baumritter

Located in Germantown, MD

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

Materials

Brass

French & Heald, Chests of Drawers, Wood, USA, 1950s

H 31.25 in W 36.5 in D 17.5 in

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Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood chests of drawers produced by French & Heald, USA, c. 1950s. Refinished. Heavy wear to drawer pulls. Mild to moderate wear to exterior. Minimal wear to inside ...

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Mid-Century Modern 3-Drawer Walnut Bachelor Chests - Set of 2 - Refinished!

H 30 in W 30 in D 19 in

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Elevate your bedroom with this striking pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chests, beautifully refinished to showcase the rich warmth and natural grain of the wood. Clean lin...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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H 32.5 in W 22 in D 19 in

1960s Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Chests of Drawers

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

1960s Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection chests of four drawers suitable for a various aesthetically pleasing and practical uses. Scarcely seen in this model, the pair is a...

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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest with Brass Ring Pulls, 4 Drawers

H 33.5 in W 34 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chest with Brass Ring Pulls, 4 Drawers

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut chests with four drawers with two brass ring drawer pulls each.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid-Century Walnut 4-Drawer Bach

H 25.25 in W 32.75 in D 18.75 in

Pair of Stanley Young for Glenn of California Mid-Century Walnut 4-Drawer Bach

By Glenn of California, Stanley Young

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century walnut bachelor's chests with four drawers in descending size with curved wooden drawer handles resting on tapered cylindrical legs. (STANLEY YOUNG FOR G...

Category

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

Materials

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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests

H 32.25 in W 40 in D 18.25 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chests

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful pair of vintage modern chests have three drawers ensuring plenty of space of storage. Straight line design with hidden drawer pulls, a vintage walnut finish, and taper...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut 3 Drawer Chest, Pair

H 32.75 in W 32.75 in D 18 in

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California Midcentury Walnut 3 Drawer Chest, Pair

By Greta Magnusson Grossman, Glenn of California

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Greta Grossman for Glenn of California midcentury walnut 3 drawer chest - pair Each chest measures: 32.75 wide x 18 deep x 32.75 inc...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern

H 21 in W 32 in D 19 in

Fabulous Pair Drexel Campaign Chest Oxford Square Mid-Century Modern

By Drexel

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous pair of extremely rare Campaign chests by Drexel for the Oxford Square Collection. We just love the unusual patterns on all sides done with different colored stains and pai...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Bernhardt Pecan Campaign Bachelor's Chests, a Pair

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