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19th Century French Empire Chest of Marble Topped Drawers Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Empire Furniture
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French Empire, circa 1860 solid mahogany chest of
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 34.85 in W 45.48 in D 22.84 in
Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
An Empire style bachelor’s chest. Decorated on all sides with panels of feather crotch mahogany
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Vintage 1960s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, rare Early 20th Century American Empire Bow Front Flame Mahogany chest on chest of
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 58 in W 40 in D 21 in
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Danish Empire mahogany and fruitwood commode, circa 1820s, the rectangular top with a bow-front
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Antique 1820s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Empire flame mahogany chest of drawers with marble top and gilt bronze mounts, 19th
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Small Late Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small and elegant late empire chest of four drawers.
Original black painted pine wood adorned with
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Period Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Empire - or what we would refer to as "Biedermeier" - chest of drawers. Beautifully inlaid
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Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Birch, Walnut
19th Century Empire French Chest of Drawers with marble on top
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Empire Chest od Drawers with white marble on top,
France, Ca. 1830
Spectacular Commode with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Empire Flame Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Empire flame mahogany chest of drawers with gilt bronze mounts and marble top, early 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style chest of drawers
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 86cm, width
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
French Empire Semainier Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A classic early French Empire semainier in Mahogany, each of the seven drawers (intended to be used
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Empire Mahogany & Gilt Metal Mounted Cabinet on Chest circa 1800
Located in Suffolk, GB
This antique French Empire mahogany and gilt metal mounted antique cabinet on chest has an upper
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 67.72 in W 47.64 in D 20.87 in
Petit Danish Late Empire Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small 19th century Danish Late Empire chest of drawers in flamed birch. French polished.
The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Commode Chest of Drawers
Gorgeous French Empire style
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century, Empire Walnut Wood 2-Drawer Chest
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Chest of drawers with two drawers on pointed feet. Beautiful walnut veneer with ribbon inlays on
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Antique Late 18th Century German Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Empire Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century French tall chest of drawers with a black marble top, made from walnut. The case
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Neoclassical Empire Bronze & Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century French Louis XVI neoclassical mahogany semainier or tall chest. Hand crafted from
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 58.25 in W 36.25 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century.
This
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Vintage 1980s French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century.
This
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Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century American Empire Flamed Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is a very handsome American Empire chest of drawers built from gorgeous flamed crotched
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Poplar
Antique Empire Period Mahogany Chest of Drawers, c. 1850’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Antique figured Mahogany Empire Chest of Drawers featuring original glass pulls, full columns and
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Antique 1850s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
French Empire Style Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers early 19th century Empire style
Four large drawers, on the first
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Antique 1820s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive Empire mahogany commode hand crafted in 19th century France; four drawers and
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 48.25 in D 25.25 in
Large American Empire Revival Mahogany Dressing Chest with Adjustable Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial American Empire Revival period mahogany dressing chest the top with a molded edge and
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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Maple
H 63 in W 59.5 in D 28.25 in
Early 20th C Ebonised Mahogany Empire Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 Empire style mahogany chest of four drawers has a new ebonised
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Mahogany Two-Drawer Chest, Early 20th Century, Empire Style Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mahogany two-drawer chest from the early 20th century. This antique French chest features
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20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 31.75 in W 26.75 in D 17.25 in
French First Empire Period Chest of Drawers / Commode / Dresser, c. 1810
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Classic French Empire Chest made from rosewood veneer and featuring ebonized front columns, c. 1810
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Antique 1810s Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique French single chest of drawers made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Cuban Mahogany, Denmark, circa 1810
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely small Empire chest in mahogany with satinwood inlays, ebonized details and brass
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Majestic 19th Century French Empire Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
. The undeniable elegance of the lines, warm finish of the wood, would make this French Empire chest
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sleek Pair of Continental Empire Chests of Drawers
Located in Westport, CT
A fine pair of mahogany veneer chest comprised of three drawers finishing on high straight tapered
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Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Empire Tall Chest of Drawers in Book-Matched Flame Mahogany Veneer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome late Empire or early Biedermeier tall chest on chest in 2 sections with four drawers and
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Antique 1820s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany Veneer, 19th century Napoleon III RESTAURED
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire chest of drawers in mahogany veneer, 19th century
Three drawers plus one under the gray
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.04 in W 50.79 in D 24.22 in
Empire Chest of Drawers with White Marble Top, France Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
French Empire chest of drawers veneered in mahogany, with four drawers and white marble top. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 36.23 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in
20th Century Beautiful High Chest of Drawers / Chiffoniere, Empire
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century beautiful high chest of drawers / chiffoniere, Empire
Solid wood body The chest
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine Empire Four Drawer Chest In Flame Mahogany With Gris Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine diminutive Empire Chest dating to the 1st half of the 19th Century in original condition
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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Antique Napoleonic French Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers Grey Marble Circa 1810
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1810 French Empire (Napoleon) Empire Walnut Chest of Drawers with a gray marble top; four
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 34.25 in W 43.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Empire Chest of Drawers in Cuban Mahogany with Interior Writing Surface
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire chest or commode with bowed front offering four drawers on tapered feet in the
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Antique 1810s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 32.25 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
American Empire Chest of Drawers with Mirror in Mahogany, Maine, circa 1830
Located in Miami, FL
An American Empire chest in mahogany with four drawers with original turned knobs, and with
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 74 in W 44.25 in D 21.5 in
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruitwood chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional commode
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 35.5 in W 51 in D 24 in
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Chestnut & Ormolu Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chest of drawers was crafted in France, circa 1860. The traditional commode
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 33.5 in W 38.5 in D 20.25 in
Early 20th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Walnut Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
surface is dressed with the original black marble top. This Empire chest is in excellent condition
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Early 20th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 36 in W 53.75 in D 23.25 in
Mahogany Empire Chest Of Drawers, Stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée, Paris c. 1800
By Jacob Freres Rue Meslée
Located in Greven, DE
Empire chest of drawers stamped Jacob Frères Rue Meslée
Paris
Mahogany
around 1800
Dimensions: H
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Antique 1790s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 36.23 in W 51.58 in D 24.81 in
Empire Style Chest of Drawers with Painted Trompe L'Oeil, France, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall French Empire-style commode. The pine wood is painted in a faux-bois trompe l'oeil imitating
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
H 53.94 in W 50.4 in D 22.45 in
Antique Empire Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany with Mythological Scenes
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Empire commode in a light-colored Cuban/ West Indies mahogany with satinwood inlays
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Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satin, Mahogany, Satinwood
H 33 in W 34 in D 18 in
Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful example of an early American Empire chest with full-column front and stand-up butlers
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Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 65 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Empire commode in Cuban mahogany with marble columns flanking two drawers and resting
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.75 in W 32.25 in D 18 in
19th Century French Empire Marble Top Carved Veneer Elm Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
with the original black marble top. This petite Empire style chest is in excellent condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 29.5 in W 34.75 in D 23.75 in
French Empire Commode Chest of Drawers - Antique with Marquetry Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
- Gorgeous French Empire antique chest of drawers or commode
- Very elegant piece perfect for a
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Vintage 1980s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Baltic Empire Biedermeier Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce example of early Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) chest of drawers commode. circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century Baltic Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Antique Empire Style Chest of Drawers or Commode Burl Wood, Bronze, Marble Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and spectacular, late 19th century chest of drawers.
This beautiful Empire style commode has
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 33 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful Danish Empire or Biedermeier chest in fine West Indies mahogany with four drawers of
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Antique 1830s Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 32 in W 32 in D 18 in
Victorian campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
The Victorian campaign chest would have been commissioned / purchased from a specialist military
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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
H 36.5 in W 50.75 in D 23.15 in
Antique Empire/ Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome North German Biedermeier chest of drawers in West Indies mahogany whose fine figuring is
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 36 in D 18 in
Narrow chest of drawers, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Narrow chest of drawers on straight legs with three drawers and a gray stone top. The key plates
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Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Oak Chest of Drawers, ca. 1800.
Amazing Empire oak dresser made by Danish master
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage American 1850s Sheraton Style Chest of Drawers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage American chest of drawers. Sheraton style approx 1850s. Beautiful turned wood
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Late 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1850.
Good quality Swedish empire commode
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Empire Period Officer's Trunk
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb officer's trunk in wood and iron from the Empire period 19 century
Very beautiful and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the empire chest on chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every empire chest on chest was constructed with great care. Find 789 options for an antique or vintage empire chest on chest now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an empire chest on chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An empire chest on chest made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made empire chest on chest over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Viennese Manufactory and Emile Puiforcat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for an empire chest on chest start at $79 and top out at $348,500 with the average selling for $4,903.
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- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu 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.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022A 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, 2022Bombay 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.
- What is a waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- Why is it called a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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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