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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
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
George II Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George II chest on chest, with bold cove cornice above bead molding; the top has three over three
Category

Antique 1770s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Steel

George II Chest on Chest
George II Chest on Chest
H 72.5 in W 46.25 in D 23 in
George III mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Flower Mound, TX
George III mahogany chest on chest, the projecting molded and dentil cornice over plain frieze
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III mahogany Chest on Chest
George III mahogany Chest on Chest
H 72 in W 44 in D 22 in
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated
Category

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

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
H 67.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George II walnut chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above two over three graduated
Category

Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 70.63 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
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 II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts with a shaped rectangular cornice over three small drawers over three graduated
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
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 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
Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
graduated long drawers. The lower chest with one long over three small drawers, the middle one with carved
Category

20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 18th Century Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English 18th century oak chest on chest, with cove and dentil cornice, the top section with two
Category

Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
corners over a conforming case with two over four graduated drawers flanked by fluted columns with
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 80 in W 49 in D 24.13 in
Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
upper chest, consisting of three short drawers and three graduated drawers below. In the middle is a
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
H 66.54 in W 41.74 in D 22.84 in
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 Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
parts. Fine quality chest of drawers, fitted with 4 graduating drawers . Beautiful red paint
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century English Chippendale mahogany chest on chest, upper section with “wall of Troy” dentil
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

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

Maitland Smith Diminutive Two Part Mahogany Chest on Chest or Jewelry Chest
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderfully carved mahogany two part diminutive chest on chest or jewelry / valuables chest by
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Black Gum Graduated Chest of Drawers. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American black gum graduated four drawer chest with one board top, original brasses, and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century channel island mahogany chest on chest  circa 1830. Fine quality chest on chest
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

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

Extremely Fine Mahogany Chest on Chest (Tallboy), 18th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exquisite testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional mahogany chest on chest, or
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The classic lines with a cornice on top and canted corners with ribbed supports. The upper chest
Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

6.5 Late 19th Century English George III Graduated Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
Nine-drawers chest-on-chest A graduated piece with 9 drawers. Brass pulls. Dove-tailed joints
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American George III Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Mahogany

Scottish Hepplewhite Mahogany Graduated Brushing Slide Chest of Drawers, C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Scottish Hepplewhite mahogany four graduated chest of drawers with a upper brushing slide
Category

Antique 1780s Scottish Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Maghogany Chest on Chest with Interior Desk, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved candle light molded edge top , five upper
Category

Antique 1750s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

American Chippendale Figured Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers, Phil, Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Chippendale figured walnut chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted
Category

Antique 1760s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Charles II Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
English Jacobean oak chest on later stand, chest fitted with four graduated drawers, on stand with
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Charles II Oak Chest on Stand
Charles II Oak Chest on Stand
H 60.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.25 in
Custom, Handcrafted Chest on Frame, 1984
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Bench made, handcrafted chest on frame, made in 1984. Five graduated tiger maple drawers on tiger
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Vintage 1980s American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Maple, Poplar

Custom, Handcrafted Chest on Frame, 1984
Custom, Handcrafted Chest on Frame, 1984
H 77.75 in W 33.5 in D 21 in
American Federal Chippendale Birch and Pine Tall Chest of Five Graduated Drawers
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period chippendale birch and pine tall chest of five graduated drawers with
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Antique Early 1800s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Pine

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
English Georgian Burl Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Graduated Chest of Drawers C 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Georgian rectangular book matched burl walnut graduated chest of drawers with satinwood
Category

Antique 1750s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Hepplewhite Cherry & Birds Eye Maple Graduated Chest of Drawers, C 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite cherry and birds eye maple chest with a carved molded top, four graduated
Category

Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Cherry Bow Front Graduated Chest of Drawers. Rhode Island. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cherry bow front chest with carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers, original oval
Category

Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Heritage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Chest On Chest by Hickory 20th C
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
and graduated drawers; lower chest with drawers and raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Burl Walnut Inlaid Chest on Chest with Orig. Brasses, C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale burl walnut satinwood inlaid feather banded chest on chest with a carved molded
Category

Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest with Orig. Claw & Ball Feet NY 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
American New York Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice
Category

Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Painted Wood, Bow-Front Chest W/Four Graduated Drawers, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted-wood, bow front chest from the early 20th century. This antique commode from
Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

American Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers with Patera Inlay. N.C. , Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American walnut four-drawer graduated chest with a carved molded edge top , flanking burl walnut
Category

Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Georgian tall chest with finished top, the crown molding features ''wall of Troy'' dentil. The
Category

Antique 1850s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Steel

Georgian Tall Chest
Georgian Tall Chest
H 51.38 in W 39.25 in D 20.75 in
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century mahogany bachelor's chest having molded top over four graduated drawers, the
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 29.75 in W 32 in D 22 in
Sheraton Cherry Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Sheraton Cherry two over three graduated drawer chest. Probably Virginia or
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Sheraton Cherry Chest
Sheraton Cherry Chest
H 43 in W 40 in D 19 in
Regency Mahogany Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style figured mahogany chest of drawers, the bowfront satinwood crossbanded top with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Chest
Regency Mahogany Chest
H 32.25 in W 36 in D 20 in
Georgian Serpentine Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, the shaped top with heavily
Category

Antique 1760s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Serpentine Chest
Georgian Serpentine Chest
H 32.5 in W 42 in D 23 in
Antique William and Mary Style Chest on Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
cabinet with two short over three graduated long drawers on a reeded mount and shaped apron with a long
Category

20th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Victorian mahogany Wellington chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian small mahogany Wellington chest This Victorian small mahogany Wellington chest was made
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian mahogany Wellington chest
Victorian mahogany Wellington chest
H 37.5 in W 26.5 in D 18 in
English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany bachelor's chest, with cross banded top, the four graduated drawers with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 32.75 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5358 Victorian mahogany Wellington chest, having oversailing top above seven graduated drawers
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
H 42.913 in W 21.26 in D 14.567 in
Large Victorian Chest of Drawers Victorian Figured Walnut chest of drawers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
carved corbels on the front, it has 2 short over 3 graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs The chest
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
American 18th century Chippendale bow front ball and claw foot chest, likely from the Boston area
Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Bow Front Chest
Chippendale Bow Front Chest
H 36.25 in W 42 in D 22.25 in
English Chippendale Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Chippendale tall chest, with two over four graduated drawers, brass swan neck pulls
Category

Antique 1790s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Tall Chest
English Chippendale Tall Chest
H 41.5 in W 41.25 in D 20.5 in
English Oak Campaign Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak two over four drawer campaign chest in two sections, the graduated drawers with incised
Category

Antique 1830s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Campaign Chest
English Oak Campaign Chest
H 42.13 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
George III Mahogany Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George III Mahogany Chest, the top has a beautiful faded color and patina with canted front corners
Category

Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Chest
George III Mahogany Chest
H 32.75 in W 38.5 in D 20.5 in
Mahogany Chippendale Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany Chippendale tall chest has crown molding featuring the "Wall of Troy" design
Category

Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Chippendale Tall Chest
Mahogany Chippendale Tall Chest
H 60 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4769, fine quality Victorian figured mahogany chest of drawers, having figured top with moulded
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
Victorian Mahogany Wellington Chest
H 47.64 in W 29.93 in D 19.49 in
English Mahogany Tambour Chest
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany graduated three drawer tambour top chest with carved molded gallery, rosewood
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

English Mahogany Tambour Chest
English Mahogany Tambour Chest
H 32.75 in W 22 in D 15.25 in
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Graduated Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the graduated chest on chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every graduated chest on chest was constructed with great care. There are 899 variations of the antique or vintage graduated chest on chest you’re looking for, while we also have 78 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect graduated chest on chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A graduated chest on chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, mid-century modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one graduated chest on chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jim Rose, Baker Furniture Company and Henkel Harris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Graduated Chest On Chest?

Prices for a graduated chest on chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $58 and can go as high as $121,160, while the average can fetch as much as $4,000.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Graduated Chest On 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 ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.
  • 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.

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