A bachelor’s chest of drawers was used by single men in the 18th and 19th centuries to store clothing and toiletries prior to marriage. Smaller and more narrow than traditional chests, they often had a pullout or hinged surface that could be used for letter writing or tending to clothing.

 

The Georgian period spanned the reigns of English Kings George I – George IV in England, from 1714 until 1820.  Georgian furniture is known for elegance, simplicity, fine quality, balance and lack of ornamentation. Mahogany, a durable tropical hardwood, with straight grain and rich color, was widely available during the Georgian period, and figures prominently in antique furniture of this style and time period.