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An Art Deco Karelian Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Chest of Drawers. Karelian birch veneer with original shell formed metal handles
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1920s French Art Deco An Antique Chest

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Birch

Antique An Art Deco Karelian Birch Chest of Drawers
An Art Deco Karelian Birch Chest of Drawers
H 16.74 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
An Antique Italian Chest / Dresser Carved with a Warrior on Horseback c1750
Located in Pomona, CA
A very rare Italian Chest of 4 Drawers. Bow front drawers in walnut and carved with Acanthus Leaf
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Mid-18th Century Italian An Antique Chest

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish period Rococo Serpentine chest of three drawers. This antique commode from
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18th Century Swedish Rococo An Antique Chest

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Metal

Fine Quality Large Victorian Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers from circa 1900, An
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
This Victorian flame mahogany chest of drawers, dating back to around 1900, showcases exquisite
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Early 1900s Victorian An Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

An 18th Century French Louis XV Provincial Four-Drawer Marble Top Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest is so versatile; it would make a welcoming addition to an entry foyer, work great within the
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18th Century French Louis XV An Antique Chest

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Marble, Metal

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A great example of a large Pine six board 18th century Chippendale blanket chest. This piece has an
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18th Century American Chippendale An Antique Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Chippendale Blanket Chest
Chippendale Blanket Chest
H 29 in W 50 in D 23 in
Antique Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An arts and crafts period blanket chest made of oak, stained in a mahogany brown. The lid with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts An Antique Chest

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Oak

Antique Oak Blanket Chest
Antique Oak Blanket Chest
H 21 in W 44 in D 19 in
Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
Regency period bow front tallboy chest on chest. The top chest boasts a detailed arcaded gothic
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Early 19th Century British An Antique Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bow Front Chest on Chest
Bow Front Chest on Chest
H 75.6 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
An English Regency Rosewood Chiffonier Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
An English regency rosewood chiffonier bookcase or bar decorated in the gothic manner. England. Circa 1820
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19th Century English Regency An Antique Chest

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Mirror, Rosewood

Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Located in Skipton, GB
An Elm Mule Chest of the most wonderful colour and patina. This form is often found in early
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19th Century English George III An Antique Chest

Materials

Elm

Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
H 35.04 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 in
18th Century Dutch Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
18th century Dutch chest made from Oakwood. This chest is hand-carved and has an extra, small
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Late 18th Century Dutch An Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Chest
18th Century Dutch Chest
H 27.56 in W 58.27 in D 23.63 in
Camphor wood campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique camphorwood campaign chest This Antique camphorwood campaign chest was made circa 1840
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1840s English Campaign An Antique Chest

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Hardwood

Camphor wood campaign chest
Camphor wood campaign chest
H 20.5 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
18th Century Dutch Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
18th century Dutch chest made from Oakwood. This chest is hand-carved and has an extra, small
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Late 18th Century Dutch An Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Chest
18th Century Dutch Chest
H 29.14 in W 49.22 in D 23.23 in
19th century blanket chest
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
magnificent patina for this chest, all the ironwork was made by hand, the top of the chest shows
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Late 19th Century French Campaign An Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

19th century blanket chest
19th century blanket chest
H 33.47 in W 58.27 in D 25.6 in
Antique Workman's Chest, English, Pine Tool Chest, Coffee Table, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique workman's chest. An English, pine tool chest or coffee table, dating to the
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Late 19th Century British An Antique Chest

Materials

Pine

Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique primitive style blanket chest painted in a rich Giverny blue, popular in early 20th
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Early 20th Century Primitive An Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
H 18 in W 34.5 in D 21.25 in
Early English Oak Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Early English oak chest: joined English paneled coffer, constructed in the late 17th or early 18th
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Early 18th Century English Jacobean An Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Early English Oak Chest
Early English Oak Chest
H 22 in W 44 in D 19 in
Important French Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT FRENCH RENAISSANCE CHEST ORIGIN : BURGUNDY, FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, 2nd
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16th Century An Antique Chest

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Oak

Important French Renaissance Chest
Important French Renaissance Chest
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian pine and iron bound sea or silver chest. This the heaviest and best quality
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Mid-19th Century British Colonial An Antique Chest

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Pine

French Gothic Linenfold Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Gothic walnut chest, with an exceptional patina, is a good example of furniture intended to be
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16th Century French Gothic An Antique Chest

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Walnut

French Gothic Linenfold Chest
French Gothic Linenfold Chest
H 25.99 in W 76.78 in D 25.2 in
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This standing chest is of clamp-front construction, extensively decorated with long, ironwork
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16th Century German Gothic An Antique Chest

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Oak

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated
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18th Century English George II An Antique Chest

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Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
H 67.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy. The cavetto
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18th Century British Georgian An Antique Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 74.02 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest. The top having an arrangement of
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19th Century An Antique Chest

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
English Teak Wood Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English teak wood blanket chest, the top with brass bound corners, sides with brass carrying
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1860s English An Antique Chest

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Brass

English Teak Wood Blanket Chest
English Teak Wood Blanket Chest
H 20.75 in W 38.75 in D 19.75 in
18th Century German Oakwood Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
18th century German chest made from oakwood. This chest is hand-carved and has an extra, small
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Early 18th Century German An Antique Chest

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Oak

18th Century German Oakwood Chest
18th Century German Oakwood Chest
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove
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Early 18th Century English Chippendale An Antique Chest

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Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 76.88 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid George III chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above delicately crafted
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1790s English An Antique Chest

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Brass

Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
H 72 in W 42.5 in D 21.25 in
Antique Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique carved Chinese camphor and blackwood chest. Blackwood front carved in relief with
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing An Antique Chest

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Hardwood

Antique Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
Antique Carved Chinese Camphor Chest
H 19.69 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in
English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted blanket chest , with similar grained effect on three sides and the top
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1860s English An Antique Chest

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Brass, Steel

English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
H 21.25 in W 34.25 in D 19 in
Antique English 17th Century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest Blank Chest Trunk, C.1660
Located in London, GB
A Jacobean oak mule chest Antique English 17th century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest circa 1660 A
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17th Century English Charles II An Antique Chest

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Oak

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Central European painted blanket chest, the top with breadboard ends, interior with candle box on
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1860s Romanian An Antique Chest

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Steel, Tin

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Central European Painted Blanket Chest
H 23.25 in W 52.5 in D 22.5 in
Victorian leather Chesterfield ottoman chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian buttoned leather ottoman This Victorian buttoned leather ottoman makes a fantastic storage option. The lid that is deep buttoned with fine leather. The leather has been ha...
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1880s English Victorian An Antique Chest

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Leather

15th Century Italian Cassone Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This chest stands on a high moulded plinth. It was made from a fine walnut wood and shows good
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Gothic An Antique Chest

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Walnut

15th Century Italian Cassone Chest
15th Century Italian Cassone Chest
H 26.78 in W 46.07 in D 21.26 in
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is an 19th century English oak coffer chest, similar to what we in the states would describe
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19th Century British Victorian An Antique Chest

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Oak

English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
H 34 in W 57 in D 23.75 in
Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Georgian walnut chest on chest with three short drawers below a moulded crown above
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Late 18th Century English George II An Antique Chest

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Brass

Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
H 71 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
Steel Bound Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Steel bound oak blanket chest is dated 1832. It has the original heavy steel strap hinges and steel
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1830s English An Antique Chest

Materials

Steel

Steel Bound Oak Blanket Chest
Steel Bound Oak Blanket Chest
H 49.5 in W 56 in D 21 in
English Chinoiserie Painted Pine Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
An English pine chest with painted chinoiserie decoration added in the mid 19th century.
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19th Century English An Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

English Chinoiserie Painted Pine Chest
English Chinoiserie Painted Pine Chest
H 22.75 in W 53 in D 24 in
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century burr walnut secretaire chest on chest with original brass handles and canted
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18th Century English An Antique Chest

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 77.56 in W 42.92 in D 22.05 in
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and very well made Antique English Georgian Chest-On-Chest with fine traditional form
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Early 19th Century English George III An Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
H 71.75 in W 44.25 in D 21.5 in
Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cedar wood storage bench chest We can’t say enough nice things about this piece Beautiful
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Early 20th Century An Antique Chest

Materials

Cedar

Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
H 18 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
Antique Romanian Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely charming antique Romanian or eastern European painted blanket chest. Original paint
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Early 19th Century Romanian Folk Art An Antique Chest

Materials

Iron

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and
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Early 20th Century An Antique Chest

Materials

Teak

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
H 41.75 in W 58.25 in D 33.5 in
Rare Gothic Chest of Flamboyant Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
RARE GOTHIC CHEST OF FLAMBOYANT STYLE ORIGIN: NORTHERN FRANCE PERIOD: 15th CENTURY Height
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15th Century and Earlier An Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Rare Gothic Chest of Flamboyant Style
Rare Gothic Chest of Flamboyant Style
H 37.8 in W 72.84 in D 28.75 in
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oakwood Original lock and key   This beautiful and robust chest stands on square feet ending in
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16th Century German Renaissance An Antique Chest

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
Rare and Important German Renaissance Chest
H 27.56 in W 63 in D 21.66 in
Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A large, stately chest crafted from sucupira wood, known for its durability and rich, deep coloring
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1890s Portuguese Romantic An Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in
Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
Located in Brea, CA
Antique primitive blanket chest entry table This Primitive blanket chest we love as an entry or
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Early 20th Century Primitive An Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Exquisite antique English oak 18th century Georgian era chest on chest - chest of drawers. Late
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Late 18th Century English Georgian An Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century antique oak mule chest having a lift up lid, original hinges, four lovely
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18th Century English An Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
Antique 18th Century Oak Mule Chest
H 29.93 in W 50.01 in D 22.84 in
Antique Walnut Colonial Style Blanket Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A large antique American Colonial style blanket chest, unbranded. Solid walnut with brass hardware
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial An Antique Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Geometric-Front Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English early-18th century oak geometrically-panelled chest on chest ca 1710-1720. Queen Anne
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18th Century British Queen Anne An Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

XVI Century, Italian Renaissance Wood Chest
Located in IT
XVI Century, Italian Renaissance wood chest. This important noble chest of the Tuscan
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16th Century Italian Renaissance An Antique Chest

Materials

Nutwood

XVI Century, Italian Renaissance Wood Chest
XVI Century, Italian Renaissance Wood Chest
H 25.6 in W 48.82 in D 24.41 in
Central European Faux Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This Central European faux painted chest has a lift top with an old shrinkage crack that has had
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1880s Austrian An Antique Chest

Materials

Brass, Steel

Central European Faux Painted Blanket Chest
Central European Faux Painted Blanket Chest
H 35.5 in W 48.13 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century camphor wood campaign chest, This is a beautiful looking and fine quality
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1870s Campaign An Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
European Walnut Storage Chest, early 19th Century. An early chest with triple brass locks and hand
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Early 19th Century European Country An Antique Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late George III Mahogany Bowfront Chest on Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century late george III Mahogany bowfront chest on chest A flame Mahogany chest on chest
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1860s English George III An Antique Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Primitive Travail Populaire Chest, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century French chest that doubles as a versatile bench. Adorned with intricate detailing and
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19th Century French Folk Art An Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian An Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
Irish Military Campaign Chest on Chest, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Irish military Campaign chest from the 19th century. This antique case-piece from Ireland, circa
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19th Century Northern Irish An Antique Chest

Materials

Wood

17th Century Carved Oak Coffer of an excellent colour.
Located in Skipton, GB
A good clean and original 17th Century Oak Coffer. With a crisply carved strapwork top rail. The legs and wide centre rail are carved with a fluted design. Excellent colour and condi...
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Late 17th Century English Jacobean An Antique Chest

Materials

Oak

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An Antique Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal an antique chest for your home. Each an antique chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect an antique chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each an antique chest bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made an antique chest over the years, but those crafted by Paul Frankl, Heal's and Jakob Soulek are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a An Antique Chest?

Prices for a an antique chest start at $1,100 and top out at $130,821 with the average selling for $7,800.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About An Antique Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lingerie chest is used to neatly organize and store undergarments. This compact chest of drawers can also be used to store other items around the house, allowing for versatile styling. On 1stDibs, find an array of lingerie chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A vargueno chest may also be referred to as a bargueño chest, which is a cabinet that has both Spanish and Oriental influences and is designed to be portable. Two chests, one on the bottom and one of the top, come together to provide a work surface and drawers for supply storage. Shop a collection of chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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