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Italian Olive Burlwood Trunk on Base, 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Olive Burlwood Trunk/Chest on Base, 1970. Trunk has a brass key. Original excellent
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Burl

Italian Olive Burlwood Trunk on Base, 1970
Italian Olive Burlwood Trunk on Base, 1970
H 33.5 in W 23.25 in D 15.75 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
Category

Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut chest on chest
Walnut chest on chest
H 61.5 in W 30 in D 20 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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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 Chippendale Chest On Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The cornice of this chest on chest has a diminutive dentil and egg and dart cornice with blind
Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Chest On Chest
English Chippendale Chest On Chest
H 69 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This 18th century chest retains its original hardware, ogee feet, and crown moldings. The upper
Category

Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chest on Chest
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74 in W 27 in D 25 in
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
three larger drawers. The chest with a scalloped front, solid side panels and a larger stepped out base
Category

Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Walnut

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
H 58 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 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
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest has the original Rococo hardware. It has Fine fretwork
Category

Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 73.25 in W 43.5 in D 21 in
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With molded rectangular cornice over three short drawers over three graduated drawers, the base
Category

Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 68 in W 42 in D 32 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
carving, the base with three long drawers with identically carved sides raised on ogee bracket feet.
Category

Antique 1760s Great Britain (UK) George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 52.5 in D 23.25 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
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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
Mid Century Kittinger Gold Leaf Chest of Drawers on Antiqued Mirror Base, 1950s
By Kittinger
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
chest but overall it is in great condition. The base is stable and in good condition. There is beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1740. A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 68.12 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
drawers flanked by fluted chamfered corners, the base with three graduated drawers. Original handles
Category

Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 66.13 in W 41.25 in D 21.5 in
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4768 exceptional George III mahogany chest on chest, having dentil carved cornice above 2 short
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
H 71.66 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
George III mahogany chest on chest with the upper section having a dentil cornice and two short
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Other

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 72.84 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Late 18th Century English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Georgian mahogany chest on chest, the top with two short drawers over three long, and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Magnificent Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent George III mahogany chest on chest is a magnificent example of quality and
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
arrangement of five drawers, the top chest has bun handles and fits onto the base chest, fitted with three
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A Massachusetts Chippendale period 18th century cherry chest-on-chest. In two parts, the swan's
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Chestnut

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
. On a base with two long drawers, floral molding and acanthus-carved ogee feet. With original brass
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
arrangement of five drawers, each with brass handles. The chest base stands on elegant cabriole legs
Category

Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand
Antique Mahogany Chest on Stand
H 52.76 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in
Tessellated Stone Brass Frame Base Treasure Chest Trunk Box Console End Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rockaway, NJ
chest on brass frame base.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Marble

19th Century English 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 five graduated
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Bow-Fronted Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
moulded and kingwood crossbanded cornice above seven cock beaded drawers supported on splay-leg base with
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Kingwood

George III Figured Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest Circa 1760s
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A fine George III , figured mahogany chest on chest dating to the 1760s , In excellent antique
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest on stand, Holland 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Teak wood chest with rich gilt copper applications of decorative scrolls and foliage, and probably
Category

Antique 1640s Dutch Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Chest on stand, Holland 17th century
Chest on stand, Holland 17th century
H 34.25 in W 33.46 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Oak Chest On Legs
Located in Kettering, GB
An oak chest on legs, 18th century, comprising three long drawers with brass drop handles and
Category

Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Chest On Legs
18th Century Oak Chest On Legs
H 42.72 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Early 18th Century Chest on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century chest on stand from England made from oak. It has pegged construction throughout
Category

Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Chest on Stand
Early 18th Century Chest on Stand
H 51 in W 35.25 in D 21 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Chest on Stand
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frank Llyod Wright design chest on stand for Heritage Henredon Taliesin collection. Originally
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Frank Lloyd Wright Chest on Stand
Frank Lloyd Wright Chest on Stand
H 32.75 in W 33.5 in D 20 in
English Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Frame
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this chest on frame have incised cockbeading and are inlaid with satinwood, ribbons
Category

Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Frame
English Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Frame
H 64.25 in W 44 in D 22.75 in
18th Century Style Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
base below, all flanked by canted corners. The chest stands on elegant cabriole legs, and is in very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Style Chest on Stand
18th Century Style Chest on Stand
H 74.25 in W 42.5 in D 20 in
18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 18th Century oak chest on stand, the moulded edge cornice above two short over
Category

Antique 1770s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
H 42 in W 36 in D 18.75 in
Superb Early 19th Century George III Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb early 19th century George III flame mahogany chest on chest, the upper section with a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
Located in Kettering, GB
An early 17th century chest of drawers, in the Queen Anne style, on a later, most likely George I
Category

Antique 17th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
17th Century Chest Of Drawers On Stand
H 59.85 in W 37.01 in D 22.05 in
American William & Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in New York, NY
American William & Mary style chest on stand, largely late 19th century, the upper section with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Figured Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century figured walnut chest on stand, having two short drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Figured Walnut Chest on Stand
19th Century Figured Walnut Chest on Stand
H 65.75 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
open The base/stand is 14.75 inches tall. The Interior of the Chest is 19 inches deep. Provenance
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Campaign Chest on Later Stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Campaign chest on later stand. Here we have a piece of early 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Modern White Blossom Glass Mosaic Tall Chest with Metal Base by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The blossom chest of drawers by Ercole Home has a 3-drawer front, with washed white wood finish on
Category

2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

VKG Van Keppel Green for Brown Saltman Wooden 5 Drawer Bracket Base Chest
By Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century wooden chest of drawers with 5 drawers in ascending depth, resting on a
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dutch Colonial Mahogany Chest on Stand with Brass Hardware and Key
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Dutch Colonial mahogany chest. Fine Dutch Colonial chest with original brass work and surviving
Category

Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George I Solid Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George I solid walnut chest on stand, retaining its original base and
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Mottled Gold & Black Chinoiserie Chest or Trunk on Stand Box Side Table
Located in Dayton, OH
lacquer Ming style base. Includes brass hardware with recessed brass handles along each side. Box is
Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

19th Century English Victorian Burr Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality burr walnut chest on stand. The top of the chest has an arched pediment
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Herringbone-Banded Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1710
Located in Flower Mound, TX
An early eighteenth century herringbone-banded figured walnut chest on stand with concave molded
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Latvian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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
Category

Antique 18th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest
George III Mahogany Chest
H 33 in W 49 in D 23 in
Late 17th Century William and Mary Walnut Chest on Stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
William and Mary period chest on original base. Shaped cornice to the top surface with a 2 over 3
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1830 Late Georgian Travel Chest, on Later Stand, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 late Georgian travel chest, on later stand, English. Mahogany of good color with heavy
Category

Antique 1830s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Important French Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT FRENCH RENAISSANCE CHEST ORIGIN : BURGUNDY, FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, 2nd
Category

Antique 16th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Important French Renaissance Chest
Important French Renaissance Chest
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
Custom Made Bedside Chest with Three Drawers in Oak Wood w/ Hammered Steel Base
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Custom made bedside chest with three drawers. This item can be sold with or without the stone top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

French Black Lacquer and Gilt Chest on Stand with Leather Drawers
By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.
Located in Stamford, CT
. The chest lifts off of the base making it easy to move. This would be a distinct addition to any
Category

Vintage 1960s American Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Antique English 17th Century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest Blank Chest Trunk, C.1660
Located in London, GB
Charles II Jacobean oak mule chest 17th century, geometric moulded panel front, long drawer to base, on
Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

American (Philadelphia) Walnut Chest On Frame With Stocking Feet, Ca. 1750
Located in Free Union, VA
A very handsome antique American chest on frame with three (small) over four (large) drawer upper
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Walnut

Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
By Theodore Alexander
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this extremely well made Regency style chest on stand by Theodore
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Blue Floral Painted Chest dated 1848
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Chest dated 1848 Measurements: Height 63 cm – Width 129 cm – Depth 65 cm Period: 1848
Category

Antique 1840s Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

Blue Floral Painted Chest dated 1848
Blue Floral Painted Chest dated 1848
H 24.81 in W 50.79 in D 25.6 in
Irish Georgian Mahogany Blanket Chest
Located in Essex, MA
drawer. The base with two drawers over a central carved scallop shell , raised on cabriole legs with
Category

Antique 1780s Irish Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Irish Georgian Mahogany Blanket Chest
Irish Georgian Mahogany Blanket Chest
H 43.75 in W 54 in D 26 in
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Chest On Base For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest on base for your home. A chest on base — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a chest on base — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest on base made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Maitland Smith, Founders Furniture Company and Jonathan Charles each produced at least one beautiful chest on base that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chest On Base?

The average selling price for a chest on base at 1stDibs is $3,625, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $29,500 for the highest priced.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sled base, most commonly seen on chairs, is a type of base that provides better weight distribution than a four-legged chair. Modeled after sleds, sled base legs feature a connection between the front and back legs. Shop a selection of vintage and contemporary sled base chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lamp base is the lighting element of the lamp which attaches to the lamp body. They are traditionally made up of nickel-plated brass.
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    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 19, 2021
    A sink base cabinet is a cabinet designed to be used in combination with a sink. The type of sink installed will influence the cabinet's design. Because the cabinet has no back panel, there is plenty of room to reach the plumbing. There are no drawers in a sink base cabinet, as that might hinder water lines, but the exterior of the cabinet typically features false drawer fronts.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In the collections of most cabinetmakers, the narrowest base cabinet is 9 inches. However, manufacturers' offerings vary. Some may only design base cabinets as small as 10 or 11 inches, while others may have narrower options. Find a variety of cabinets on 1stDibs.
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