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Georgian Serpentine Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, the shaped top with heavily
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Antique 1760s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Serpentine Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century English mahogany serpentine fronted chest with fluted canted corners, the well
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Serpentine Chest, circa 1950
Located in High Point, NC
English serpentine side chest made from mahogany, circa 1950. The top is banded in mahogany and has
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Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Superb quality 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, having a lovely figured and
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Painted satinwood serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood chest of drawers, the large rectangular serpentine top having floral painted banding
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century walnut biedermeier serpentine chest of drawers. Having an
Category
Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, Georgian, Mahogany Chest, Of Elegant Serpentine Form, Having
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Hepplewhite Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th century George III period mahogany Serpentine Chest, having well figured and cross banded
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
George II Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
George II serpentine chest of drawers. This Georgian chest of drawers is made from a beautiful
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Fine 18th Century Padoukwood Serpentine Chest
Located in London, GB
An attractive 18th century padoukwood serpentine chest having parquetry strung, satinwood
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Padouk
19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Well figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers from the George III period.
Raised on splay
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Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4910 fine quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers of serpentine outline, having figured
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality parquetry inlaid serpentine shaped marble top commode chest having a
Category
Antique 18th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Serpentine
H 32.29 in W 35.24 in D 21.34 in
Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very well made and useful antique walnut chest of drawers the Georgian style. This was made in
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Quality Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany serpentine shaped chest of drawers having a
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Serpentine, Other
H 35.04 in W 45.87 in D 24.02 in
Fine Pair of Serpentine Faux Shagreen Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sophisticated and striking pair of serpentine chests. The pair of chests in brown faux shagreen
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Georgian Style Pine Serpentine Chest, by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian Style Pine Serpentine Chest, By Baker
USA, circa 1960s
Georgian style pine serpentine by
Category
20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Edwards and Roberts Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwards and Roberts serpentine chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite taste. The shaped serpentine top
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Georgian Mahogany serpentine fronted Chest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 18th century Georgian Mahogany serpentine fronted chest. Having a
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with carved molded top edge and cluster column
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Mid-late 18th Century Georgian serpentine chest with brass locks and oval-shaped pulls on four
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany serpentine Chest.
Located in London, GB
A fine late 18th Century Hepplewhite period figured mahogany serpentine Chest having book-matched
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Superb quality 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, the lovely figured and
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with two small and three long graduated drawers
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Antique 19th Century Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers. The moulded top with outset corners above a
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
19th Century Burr Walut batchelors chest drawers in good condition with writing slide above four
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany serpentine chest, having caddy top
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Widdicomb Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Mirror on Wheels
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Widdicomd Mahogany Serpentine front commode Chest of drawers with detachable
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Widdicomd Tiger Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest on Wheels
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Widdicomd Solid Genuine Tiger Mahogany Serpentine front commode Chest of
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 68 in W 45 in D 23 in
Miniature Striped-Maple Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
American, probably Boston or Salem, Massachusetts
Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1785
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Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Traditional Antique Serpentine French Country Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Traditional Antique Three Drawer French Chest with good size and great presentation
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top with shaped edge over three graduated drawers with original brass bail
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Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine top over a conforming brushing slide and two over two long drawers, raised on splayed
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th century Georgian mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers circa 1760.
Fine quality serpentine
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers, burr walnut veneered top with cross banded
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Chippendale Revival Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Chippendale Revival Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers -
the moulded top above a
Category
Antique 1870s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late 18th C. Italian Serpentine Carved-Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from Italy has been designed with a softly curved, serpentine-shaped body, with skirt carved on
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Hepplewhite Style Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality American Hepplewhite style inlaid mahogany chest of drawers of serpentine form, the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Carrying Handles
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century flame figured mahogany canted cornered serpentine chest, satinwood
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Dutch Serpentine Carved and Bleached Oak Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Dutch serpentine carved and bleached oak chest. Beautiful scale and shape on
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine knee-hole chest, having crossbanded
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century English Antique Edwardian Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality flame mahogany serpentine chest, having a well figured and cross banded
Category
Early 20th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Inlaid Mixed Wood Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An exceptional quality antique chest of drawers finely hand crafted in Italy in the 19th century
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
Georgian Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 18th Century mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, having a good
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine Knee-hole chest, having cross-banded
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Spectacular Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish Art Deco Italian walnut chest of four drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANIZED-BIRCHWOOD REVERSE SERPENTINE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Massachusetts, probably
Category
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.88 in W 38.75 in D 21.75 in
Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Georgian Style Serpentine Front Tall Chest of Drawers, 20th Century
A lovely tall chest with
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Miniature Mahogany Serpentine Three Drawer Chest with Round Brass Pulls
Located in Milford, NH
A fine miniature mahogany serpentine three drawer chest in the Chippendale style with molded
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Edwardian Quality Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of 4 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany serpentine shaped chest of 4 drawers having a quality mahogany
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
H 30.71 in W 33.67 in D 18.12 in
Superb 18th Century London Made Serpentine Chest stamped Edwards & Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredibly handsome 18th century mahogany and maple serpentine chest later retailed by renown
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Mahogany 1950s English serpentine front 'tall boy' chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1950s mahogany veneered serpentine fronted, seven drawer 'tall boy' chest of drawers on
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.82 in W 27.37 in D 17.72 in
George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Circa 1770 England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
known as the ‘Chippendale period’.
This fine George III mahogany serpentine chest is very much in the
Category
Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 41.34 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Victorian Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a fine example of a 19th century Victorian Chippendale style mahogany serpentine chest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 49.5 in D 22.5 in
WHITE OF MEBANE Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Gray Painted Bachelor Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style bachelor chest by White Furniture. Hardwood painted a soft gray color with
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 40.5 in D 20 in
Antique George III Serpentine Flame Mahogany Chest Drawers, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is beautifully crafted antique George III flame mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 46.07 in D 24.41 in
Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of Antique Italian burr walnut and ormolu mounted serpentine fronted Petite
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 17.33 in
English Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English painted blanket chest, this chest features a beautiful salmon color with a swirl graining
Category
Antique 1860s English Blanket Chests
Materials
Steel
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Serpentine Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal serpentine chest on chest for your home. Each serpentine chest on chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer serpentine chest on chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A serpentine chest on chest, designed in the Georgian, Louis XV or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Serpentine Chest On Chest?
The average selling price for a serpentine chest on chest at 1stDibs is $2,314, while they’re typically $511 on the low end and $9,000 for the highest priced.
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 Serpentine Chest On Chest
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
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Chippendale Oxbow
Georgian Oak Bachelors Chest
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White Of Mebane Furniture
English Serpentine Dresser
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