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Antique English Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Coffer Blanket Chest Window Seat 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A good English carved oak Arts & Crafts blanket chest, window seat, circa 1900. The stained oak
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Long French Pine Seat or Coffer with Lift Lid
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique coffer from France with unusaual length. The pine is a deep, rich color with vivid graining. Top lifts off for good storage, divided into two compartments. . Great at the ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tribal Storage Chest with Colorful Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This storage chest is a collectible item in a rare new series from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics
Category

2010s Persian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tribal Storage Chest with Colorful Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This storage chest is a collectible item in a rare new series from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics
Category

2010s Persian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Wool, Leather, Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tribal Storage Chest with Colorful Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This storage chest is a collectible item in a rare new series from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics
Category

2010s Persian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Rug & Kilim’s Persian Tribal Storage Chest with Colorful Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This storage chest is a collectible item in a rare new series from Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics
Category

2010s Persian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

Small Indian Dowery Chest
Located in Asheville, NC
Indian dowery chest with lotus, bird and tree designs in pink and green tones, hand-carved with
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Blanket Chests

Small Indian Dowery Chest
Small Indian Dowery Chest
H 31.5 in W 23.75 in D 20.5 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
Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

French Gothic Linenfold Chest
French Gothic Linenfold Chest
H 25.99 in W 76.78 in D 25.2 in
A Large Upholstered Ottoman or Window Seat This piece is upholstered with a be
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Upholstered Ottoman or Window Seat This piece is upholstered with a beautiful chinoiserie
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Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Linen

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 Blanket Chests

Materials

Cedar

Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
Antique Cedar Wood Storage Bench Chest
H 18 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The front of this English oak blanket chest has three recessed panels framed with molded edges and
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Antique 1770s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved oak blanket chest from England. The top has three panels, following down
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest
19th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest
H 20.13 in W 35.5 in D 19.75 in
Expertly Restored - Chest of Drawers with Chrome Handles by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with chrome handles by Drexel, from the New Today's Living Collection
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Italian Pair of Walnut Side-Chests with Decoratively Paneled Drawer Fronts
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of walnut wood side chests from the mid 20th century. This pair of vintage commodes
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

1930s Shell Pink Pressed Loom Art Deco Ottoman Window Seat
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1930s shell pink pressed loom Art Deco ottoman window seat A useful and stylish piece in
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Velvet

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fine polished walnut Biedermeier chest of drawers with ebony trim, illustration of two winged
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 33.75 in W 40.5 in D 20.125 in
Lane Altavista Mid Century Rolling Records Cabinet Storage Chest and Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Lane Altavista Mid Century Rolling Records Cabinet, Storage Chest and Bench with padded seat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Lane Chippendale Cedar Lined Banded Mahogany Blanket Chest and Upholstered Bench
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Lane Furniture Chippendale Style Cedar Lined and Banded Mahogany Blanket Chest and
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20th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Scandinavian Pine Baroque Folk Art Carved Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique Scandinavian carved Baroque Folk Art dowry chest, Circa 1780. The chest having
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Antique 1780s Scandinavian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

William IV Low Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
chest is showing minor alterations. The chest would make a good TV stand or a window seat with cushion
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Low Mahogany Chest of Drawers
William IV Low Mahogany Chest of Drawers
H 24.803 in W 46.457 in D 16.535 in
ORIGINAL PAiNT SINGLE DRAWER STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST IDEAL AS TOYS OR TV STAND
Located in GB
highly collectable and very versatile. This can be used to seat a TV, as a toy chest or just for
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Retro Vintage Chest of Drawers / Shoe Cabinet, 1970
Located in Lüdinghausen, DE
Retro Chest of drawers around 1970, chest of drawers, shoe cabinet, vintage Features: Type of
Category

20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Custom English Walnut Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
Custom made for us by English cabinet makers, this Classic little three-drawer chest in walnut burl
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21st Century and Contemporary British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Venetian Walnut and Mahogany Blanket with with Marquetry Décor and Faux Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian walnut and mahogany blanket chest from the 20th century with marquetry décor and faux
Category

20th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Expertly Restored - Paul McCobb “Irwin Collection” Chest of Drawers
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul McCobb "Irwin Collection" chest of drawers with brass accents for Calvin Furniture
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Fine Rare Pair 17th Century Oyster Walnut Chests on Stands
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine, and rare, very closely-matched pair of late-17th century oyster walnut chests on stands
Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
brass escutcheons and recessed pulls. The brass-bound chest, in two parts - top half seated on lower
Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Highboy Chest for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall Highboy Chest for Glenn of California
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Baker Stately Homes George III Satinwood & Mahogany Serpentine Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"A spectacular English George III style chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. Part of the Stately
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Late 20th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Expertly Restored - Studio Craft Rosewood Tambour-Door Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft solid rosewood tambour-door bachelor's chest of drawers
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Rosewood

19th C. French Restoration Period Empire Style Mahogany Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French Empire style mahogany chest of drawers commode with warm rich patina. circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Munch Slagelse
By Munch Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-density foam and the finest fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Bevan Funnell Reprodux Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather Top TV Stand
By Army & Navy CSL, Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in GB
desk of drawers with brass fittings and leather top designed to seat a TV. A very good looking and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers for Søborg Møbler
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-density foam and the finest fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Oak

American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
hall coat tree with bench seat and drawer. Item features a beveled glass mirror and scrollwork carved
Category

Antique 1890s North American Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Bevan Funnell Military Campaign Chest of Drawers Leather Top TV Stand
By Bevan Funnell Ltd., Harrods
Located in GB
drawers with brass fittings and leather top designed to seat a TV A very good looking and well made
Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern teak chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chest of Drawers in White Rock Crystal and Casted Brass by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
The chest of drawers "Kyklos" is made of white rock crystal marquetry with a raw brushed finish. It
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

French Louis Philippe Painted Safe With Marble Top
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
backs with interlocking circle and ball designs over upholstered paisley seats, all on turned tapering
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Antique Late 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Italian White Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine quality Louis XVI Style ormolu-mounted commode or chest of drawers with an Italian
Category

20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Renaissance, Carved Hall Bench, Cassone, Walnut, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Hall Bench or Truck, Linen Chest. The whole carved with grapes and pears hanging on the vine. Each
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Large 18th century Marquetry coffer
Located in Malton, GB
for a seat as well. Height 65cm Width 180cm Depth 63cm
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Antique 18th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Large 18th century Marquetry coffer
Large 18th century Marquetry coffer
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 24.81 in
Large Antique Pine Coffer
Located in Port Chester, NY
storage and a seat, and sometimes as a long narrow coffee table when there is just a narrow space
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Large Antique Pine Coffer
Large Antique Pine Coffer
H 23.75 in W 70.5 in D 22.5 in
17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
Located in Houston, TX
decoration adorns front rail and front. Suitable to function as a table or seat, as well as for storage
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
17th Century Joined Oak Coffer
H 25 in W 40 in D 17 in
19th Century Long Painted Pine Lift Top Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
19th century long painted pine lift top bench, with double lift top seats, the back, seat and front
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Long Painted Pine Lift Top Bench
19th Century Long Painted Pine Lift Top Bench
H 29.13 in W 117.25 in D 17.75 in
Breton Coffer in Chestnut
Located in Port Chester, NY
storage and a seat, and sometimes as a long narrow coffee table when there is just a narrow space
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Chestnut

Breton Coffer in Chestnut
Breton Coffer in Chestnut
H 22.75 in W 69.5 in D 16 in
Majestic Restored Bamboo Pagoda Commode by Budji Layug, circa 1980
By Budji Layug
Located in Atlanta, GA
a matching pair of club chairs, loveseat, large three-seat sofa, end table pair and coffee table
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

18th Century Vintage French Commode Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmanship of the era. The seat of the chair is designed to be removed, exposing a hidden cavity that once
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Vintage French Commode Chair
18th Century Vintage French Commode Chair
H 31.25 in W 15.5 in D 20.75 in
Milo Baughman Two-Tone Lacquered Highboy for Glenn of California
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fabrics and leathers to give you a seat that’s as cozy as it is chic. • Dedicated to Excellence: Our
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Satinwood Bow Front Painted Commode
Located in Wilson, NC
folding mahogany arms /lid supports and a mahogany seat. There are shrinkage cracks in the front and lid
Category

Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Satinwood Bow Front Painted Commode
Satinwood Bow Front Painted Commode
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze & Marquetry Chinoiserie Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a marquetry medallion depicting a seated Chinese fish-seller attending to a standing lady among
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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Important Louis XVI Transitional French Marquetry 18th Century Commode
By Pierre Roussel
Located in Hastings, GB
Roussel's brothers were menuisiers, working on carved seat furniture and room paneling. He married Marie
Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
very striking and complements the simple form. This unusual chest of drawers is a signature piece that
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Joe Colombo ''Boby 3'' Italian Portable Storage System for Bieffeplast, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Bieffeplast
Located in Roma, IT
outdoor light, which doubled as a seat; the stackable Universale chair (1965/67), which came in varying
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plastic

Early 18th Century Two Seat Sofa Treasure Chest Upholstered Settee
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous transformation of a 18th century treasure chest remnant into an amazing love seat / lounge
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Beaux Arts Settees

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Chinese bronzed copper seated Buddha with five small boys believed to date from the early
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
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H 5.71 in W 4.53 in D 2.56 in
Antique Tibetan Elm Pegam Apothecary Bookcase Chest Altar Cabinet Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Tibetan Pegam book chest bench seat. Made of elm with serpentine form and vibrant hand
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Cabinets

Materials

Elm, Paint

Rare Solid Walnut Chest with Riser
Located in Cesena, FC
Rare solid walnut chest with riser Rare chest with riser. The ashlars and lozenges are carved in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Benches

Materials

Walnut

Rare Solid Walnut Chest with Riser
Rare Solid Walnut Chest with Riser
H 60.24 in W 81.11 in D 20.48 in
French Mid-Century Cherry Chair with Compartment Under Seat
Located in Long Island City, NY
French 1950's solid cherry-wood blanket chest chair.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cherry

French Art Deco Terracotta Seated Nude with Fawn, Signed Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in New York City, NY
A fine signed original French Art Deco terracotta sculpture of a naked young woman seated on a
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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Find many varieties of an authentic chest with seat available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every chest with seat was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chest with seat, we have 300 options in-stock, while there are 16 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest with seat, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest with seat, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Henredon, Joel Escalona and Lane Furniture each produced at least one beautiful chest with seat that is worth considering.

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    Banquettes are a bench-like seat that can be either freestanding or built into a wall. They're similar to a booth in a restaurant in that they can seat multiple people.
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    Benches can be used in nearly every space, from the foyer to the bedroom to the living room. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host several guests with limited space. On 1stDibs, find benches and other seating today.
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    A banquette is a bench that accompanies a table to provide more seating for guests. They usually come upholstered and are different from a booth, which you typically sit in, not on. You can shop a collection of banquette seating from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Cantilever seats are chairs that have a uniquely designed base. Instead of featuring four legs, a cantilever chair has two tubular metal legs in the front. They travel straight down and then bend inward, continuing to the back of the chair where a crossbar joins them. The name of the seat comes from bridge construction and architecture. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cantilever chairs.
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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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.