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Solid wood 1940s Bachelor's Chest - dresser 36" H x 33 W x 24 deep - $72 (Gentrified Glencliff, South Nashville)
2929 Selena Dr near Mashburn Rd
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The knobs are missing but they are available for a cheap price at any hardware store
(roughly 1940s–1970s) dresser,
A bachelor's chest is traditionally a "small, shallow, and relatively low" chest of drawers.
(two small drawers over two long ones) is a classic variation of the 4-drawer style.
* Multi-functional: It can be used as a small dresser in a bedroom, a large bedside nightstand, or even an entryway console.
* Space-saving: It provides more storage than a standard nightstand but takes up much less floor space than a 6-drawer double dresser.
Mid-20th-century production, likely from a brand like Dixie, Bassett, or Harmony House, which produced thousands of these "bachelor-sized" chests for post-war suburban homes.
Dovetail joints in the drawers show the piece was built with solid wood and traditional cabinetmaking techniques instead of the cheaper corners found in lower-end mass-produced furniture of the era.
Durability and longevity: These joints expand and contract with humidity changes without failing, which is why they’re still tight after 50–70 years.
Some negotiation possible
Delivery available for an additional fee