Lot # 72 - Mid-Century Chinoiserie Style Walnut or Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 06-Oct-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 13-Oct-2026 8:17:00 PM
Current bid:

$256.00

Highest bidder:

UHHS

Auction has ended

Description :

A fine mid-20th-century bachelors chest of drawers manufactured by Gordon’s Inc. of Johnson City, Tennessee.

This handsome case piece features a striking blend of traditional American craftsmanship and Asian-inspired design elements.

The rectangular top is beautifully appointed with a highly figured, book-matched burl wood veneer field enclosed within a mitered border, showcasing a rich, high-gloss finish. The face is configured with three small upper alignment drawers over three graduated full-width drawers. Each drawer front exhibits vivid, book-matched grain patterns and is fitted with heavy, solid brass drop-ring pulls over shaped backplates.

The chest features flush paneled sides and stands securely on distinctive, robust bracket feet with a rolled, Asian-influenced profile. Expert construction is evident throughout, including authentic machine-cut dovetail joinery on the oak-lined drawer boxes, ensuring excellent structural integrity. The original brass maker’s emblem is present on the interior frame.

Manufacturer: Gordon’s Inc. (Johnson City, TN)

Period: Mid-to-late 20th Century

Style: Chinoiserie / Asian Modern / Chippendale



Dimensions : 34 in L x 18 in W x 33 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is UHHS

Date Bid User
13-Oct-2026 8:14:53 PM $256.00 UHHS
13-Oct-2026 8:11:53 PM $207.00 raddesign
13-Oct-2026 8:11:39 PM $150.00 UHHS
13-Oct-2026 8:11:39 PM $145.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 8:10:46 PM $125.00 UHHS
13-Oct-2026 8:07:37 PM $111.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 8:07:37 PM $106.00 Jaq
13-Oct-2026 8:06:52 PM $101.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 8:06:52 PM $100.00 Jaq
13-Oct-2026 8:06:34 PM $99.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 8:06:34 PM $98.00 Jaq
13-Oct-2026 8:06:23 PM $96.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 8:06:23 PM $95.00 Jaq
13-Oct-2026 8:05:44 PM $92.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 8:05:14 PM $90.00 Jaq
13-Oct-2026 8:05:04 PM $89.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 8:05:04 PM $88.00 Jaq
13-Oct-2026 7:07:26 PM $83.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 6:32:59 PM $77.00 AnnieMae
13-Oct-2026 6:32:00 PM $76.00 JANP
13-Oct-2026 6:32:00 PM $76.00 AnnieMae
13-Oct-2026 6:30:57 PM $71.00 JANP
13-Oct-2026 6:30:57 PM $70.00 AnnieMae
13-Oct-2026 4:53:43 PM $68.00 JANP
13-Oct-2026 4:53:28 PM $61.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 4:53:28 PM $60.00 JANP
13-Oct-2026 4:53:18 PM $56.00 Mardij001
13-Oct-2026 4:53:18 PM $55.00 JANP
13-Oct-2026 12:36:59 PM $51.00 Mardij001
10-Oct-2026 8:39:02 AM $50.00 AnnieMae
10-Oct-2026 8:39:02 AM $50.00 CAH
09-Oct-2026 8:21:36 PM $41.00 AnnieMae
07-Oct-2026 9:43:41 PM $31.00 CAH
07-Oct-2026 9:43:41 PM $30.00 Foglesbee
07-Oct-2026 9:10:48 PM $21.00 CAH
07-Oct-2026 7:17:53 PM $6.00 Foglesbee
06-Oct-2026 11:08:26 AM $5.00 Seattle79

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