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19th Century Baroque Lid Chest, Chest Blacksmith Iron Early
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Baroque Lid Chest, Chest Blacksmith Iron Early Solid wood decorated with rich wrought
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Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Wood

Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest. Chest has two short drawers on top with three
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
Victorian Mahogany Campaign Chest
H 39.25 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780
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Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
H 72.5 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest
Located in Lyon, FR
Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved
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17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
Located in Albignasego, IT
Chest-Coffer in Oak H.47 cm – L.71 cm – D.45 cm Antique chest-chest in oak wood. The lid has the
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1730s Italian Folk Art Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
18th Century Oak Chest with Wrought Iron
H 18.51 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique French 19th Century Gothic Revival Blanket Chest Carved Oak forged iron
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Breathtaking & Practical! This 19th century French Gothic revival blanket chest / chest. Made out
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th century blanket chest
19th century blanket chest
H 33.47 in W 58.27 in D 25.6 in
Antique English Chest on Chest of Drawers Jacobean Tudor Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
HARD-TO-FIND Antique English Oak 18th Century Jacobean Chest on Chest~~Chest of Drawers~~Late 18th
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Early 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Oak

18thc Regence chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th c fine Regence rosewood and mahogany commode. Original marble top
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Marble

18thc Regence chest
18thc Regence chest
H 35 in W 50 in D 24 in
Wellington Chest
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency mahogany six drawer Wellington chest with finely carved side pilasters and hand cast
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19th Century British Regency Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Brass

Wellington Chest
H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Exceptional Cathedral Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
EXCEPTIONAL CATHEDRAL CHEST ORIGIN: GERMANY PERIOD: 15th CENTURY Height : 77 cm Length : 147 cm
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Cathedral Chest
Exceptional Cathedral Chest
H 30.32 in W 57.88 in D 22.84 in
Curved Lid Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CURVED LID CHEST ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIOD : EARLY 16th CENTURY, CA. 1500 Height : 49 cm Length
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Curved Lid Chest
Curved Lid Chest
H 19.3 in W 41.74 in D 16.54 in
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest This is a profusely carved Marriage chest
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18th Century Gothic Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Oak

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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Pine

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Chippendale Blanket Chest
H 29 in W 50 in D 23 in
Antique Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique pine blanket chest dated 1763 on the back. The rectangular top with beveled trim opens
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1760s American Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Blanket Chest
Antique Blanket Chest
H 36 in W 37.25 in D 18.75 in
Oak Silver Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century oak and iron bound silver chest, 1860 Dimensions: 38 inches (97 cms) Wide
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Iron

Oak Silver Chest
Oak Silver Chest
H 25.5 in W 38 in D 23.5 in
Walnut chest on chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short and three long
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Early 20th Century British Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Walnut

Walnut chest on chest
Walnut chest on chest
H 61.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
Inlaid Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany chest on chest has its original hardware that has been highlighted and
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1780s English Antique Chest Chest

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Brass

Inlaid Chest on Chest
Inlaid Chest on Chest
H 70 in W 44 in D 25 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
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18th Century English George III Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
17th Century Catalan Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb chest in chopo (Ash) from the Spanish renaissance of the 17th century from Catalogna Very
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Ash

17th Century Catalan Chest
17th Century Catalan Chest
H 24.02 in W 53.15 in D 21.66 in
Painted Hope Chest, Blanket Box or Dowry Chest, circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with images of a rooster, a hen, a dog and a hare. There are stylized "tree of
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19th Century Latvian Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Pine

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 Antique Chest Chest

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Oak

Antique Oak Blanket Chest
Antique Oak Blanket Chest
H 21 in W 44 in D 19 in
17th Century Spanish Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb chest from the 17th century from the Spanish renaissance from the Pampalune region Chest
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Chest Chest

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Chestnut

17th Century Spanish Chest
17th Century Spanish Chest
H 24.81 in W 68.9 in D 24.02 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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Chest on Chest
Bow Front Chest on Chest
H 75.6 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
English Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English painted blanket chest, this unique chest features eight faux drawer fronts that are grain
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1880s Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Painted Blanket Chest
English Painted Blanket Chest
H 25.63 in W 42.75 in D 21.63 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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Chest
18th Century Dutch Chest
H 27.56 in W 58.27 in D 23.63 in
Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Oak Coffer. A lovely small proportioned oak antique coffer or chest from the 18th century
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1780s British Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
Antique Oak Chest, Coffer.
H 27.75 in W 40.75 in D 21 in
Victorian Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Large Victorian Wooden Silver Chest with brass handles and corners. It has Archibald Kenrick and
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Early 20th Century Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Wood Campaign Chest
Victorian Wood Campaign Chest
H 30.32 in W 49.22 in D 26.78 in
19th Century Zanzibar Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a 19th century Zanzibar storage chest. The chest was created in the
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Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Tribal Antique Chest Chest

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Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Zanzibar Chest
H 30 in W 57 in D 30 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 Antique Chest Chest

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Oak

18th Century Dutch Chest
18th Century Dutch Chest
H 29.14 in W 49.22 in D 23.23 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Georgian chest on chest in figured bookmatched flame mahogany having two short over
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1760s English Georgian Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Elm

Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
H 35.04 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 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 Antique Chest 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
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 Antique Chest Chest

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Wood, Paint

Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
H 18 in W 34.5 in D 21.25 in
Vinegar Paint Blanket Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American blanket chest with vinegar grain paint finish.  
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1820s American Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Wood

Vinegar Paint Blanket Chest
Vinegar Paint Blanket Chest
H 24 in W 48.5 in D 20.75 in
English Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English painted blanket chest, this chest features a beautiful salmon color with a swirl graining
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1860s English Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Steel

English Painted Blanket Chest
English Painted Blanket Chest
H 25 in W 38.25 in D 21 in
George III Mahogany Chest
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE II MAHOGANY CHEST, CIRCA 1740. The hinged top with a ribbon and flower carved
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18th Century Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest
George III Mahogany Chest
H 33 in W 49 in D 23 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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Oak

Important French Renaissance Chest
Important French Renaissance Chest
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
Brass Mounted Camphor Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Brass mounted camphor chest w/ key & provenance.
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19th Century Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Brass

Brass Mounted Camphor Chest
Brass Mounted Camphor Chest
H 11 in W 24.75 in D 12.25 in
Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
By Ken Petersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully painted Latvian wedding chest with symbolic "tree of life" motif with flowers
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19th Century Latvian Country Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
Antique Latvian Dowry Chest
H 30 in W 44 in D 28 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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Oak

Early English Oak Chest
Early English Oak Chest
H 22 in W 44 in D 19 in
Continental Carved Walnut Chest
Located in Vista, CA
A continental carved walnut chest in the Renaissance taste, 18th century, probably Italian, the lid
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18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Walnut

Continental Carved Walnut Chest
Continental Carved Walnut Chest
H 24 in W 44 in D 22 in
Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of
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19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Wood

Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Dowry Chest, circa 1874
H 36 in W 44 in D 26 in
Studded Leather Travel Chest
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C dome top leather covered travel chest decorated with brass studs. 1850. Reference: 7537
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19th Century French Antique Chest Chest

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Leather, Pine

Studded Leather Travel Chest
Studded Leather Travel Chest
H 26 in W 44.5 in D 21 in
17th Century Italian Chest
Located in Esbeek, NL
17th century painted italian chest Nord italian
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17th Century Italian Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Chest
17th Century Italian Chest
H 21.66 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in
Painted Country Hope Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted country hope chest.
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19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Wood

Painted Country Hope Chest
Painted Country Hope Chest
H 31 in W 40.5 in D 28 in
Painted European Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The front of this pine blanket chest is painted with floral panels and the date "1864". The inside
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1860s European Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Steel

Painted European Blanket Chest
Painted European Blanket Chest
H 22 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till
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1830s English Campaign Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Teak

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This pine blanket chest is hand painted. The interior lid is painted with stylized spruce trees
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1860s Romanian Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Steel

Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Painted Pine Blanket Chest
H 24 in W 47.75 in D 20.75 in
Central European Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This blanket chest has decorative steel straps on the front and floral swags painted on the front
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1830s European Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Steel

Central European Blanket Chest
Central European Blanket Chest
H 22.5 in W 60 in D 21.25 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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful 19th Century Scandinavian blue painted marriage chest, with the owner's initials and
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1870s Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Birch, Pine

Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest
Scandinavian Blue Marriage Chest
H 22.5 in W 43.5 in D 24 in
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 Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Walnut

French Gothic Linenfold Chest
French Gothic Linenfold Chest
H 25.99 in W 76.78 in D 25.2 in
18th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming hope chest with many decorative details. Original paint. Interior candle box, mid-1700s!
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18th Century and Earlier Latvian Country Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century Dowry Chest
18th Century Dowry Chest
H 41 in W 47.5 in D 30 in
English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English oak blanket chest has exposed peg construction. The front has three raised panels with
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1720s English Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Brass

English Oak Blanket Chest
English Oak Blanket Chest
H 30.25 in W 48 in D 22 in
Antique Swiss Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, painted chest originates from Switzerland, circa 1830s. It features a vibrant design
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19th Century Swiss Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss Wedding Chest
Antique Swiss Wedding Chest
H 36 in W 61 in D 27 in
Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This painted pine blanket chest is from central Europe and has a natural wood finish on the top
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1830s Romanian Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Steel

Painted Pine Blanket Chest
Painted Pine Blanket Chest
H 23.5 in W 53 in D 22.25 in
English Mahogany Blanket Chest
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany one drawer flip top blanket chest with ogee bracket feet and original side handles
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chest Chest

English Mahogany Blanket Chest
English Mahogany Blanket Chest
H 35.5 in W 47.5 in D 23 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine 18th century mahogany chest on chest of excellent proportions. This Georgian chest is
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Chest Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.46 in W 39.97 in D 19.1 in
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Antique Chest Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique chest chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique chest chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique chest chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique chest chest bearing Georgian, Louis XVI or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique chest chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Europa Antiques, Maison Jansen and Gillows of Lancaster & London are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Chest Chest?

The average selling price for an antique chest chest at 1stDibs is $4,499, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $845,000 for the highest priced.

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 Antique Chest Chest
  • 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 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.

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