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Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Located in Delft, NL
Large Dutch Oak blanket chest, ca 1700 Dutch oak blanket chest from the late 17th Century/early
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Blanket Chests

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Oak

Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
H 34.65 in W 67.72 in D 22.05 in
Italian Baroque Chest of Drawers , circa 1700
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular top with molding edge above three long inlaid drawers, raised on bracket feet.
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Maple, Olive, Walnut

Antique Coffer, Large, English Oak Chest, Early 18th Century Trunk, circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
1700. Substantial oak chest displaying rich, dark color Pegged joint construction with a desirable
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique William & Mary Cir 1700 Pine Oyster Laburnum Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
1700 Wow, I mean just wow. This is quite simply the most stunning little chest of drawers I have
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Antique Early 1700s English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English Diminutive Red Cedar Chest of Drawers, Circa 1700
Located in Hollywood, SC
Englishred cedar and cherry top four drawer chest with geometrical motif, original drop pull brass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Precious Chest of Drawers in Olive Briar Italian, 18th Century, 1700
Located in Barletta, IT
Precious chest in olive briar, rounded and enriched with light carvings. Divided into three drawers
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Olive

Antique Gothic Blanket Chest / Trunk with Amazing Patina & Original Lock ca 1700
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelously hand-crafted chest from the late 1600s or early 1700s. One of the things that make
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Period Late 1700's English Georgian Quarter Sawn Oak Chest on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Period Late 1700's English Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with the upper section comprised of
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest on Stand
Located in Mjöhult, SE
A fine and rare 18th century Swedish Baroque chest on stand (or table box) standing on blackened
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut, Burl

18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest on Stand
18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest on Stand
H 30.71 in W 38.59 in D 21.66 in
Chest of Drawers Barocchetto Maple Poplar Bronze Emilia, Italy, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Large chest of drawers with barocchetto shelf from Emilia, with the typical curved and rounded on
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Neapolitan Chest of Drawers Rococo Red Marble Poplar Bronze, Italy, 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Neapolitan Rococo chest of drawers, supported by curved feet, the under-the-top band is curved as
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Antique 18th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Chest, Cassone, 17th Century, Portuguese, Baroque, Brazil, Hardwood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This striking chest is made from a Brazilian hardwood which I have not been able to identify. The
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Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Early 18th Century Oak Moulded Front Chest of Drawers from the Stuart Period
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak moulded front chest of drawers from the Stuart period, the rectangular top
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Antique Early 1700s British Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Coffer Chest 17th Century Box
Located in Potters Bar, GB
diamond designs on the three panels Great storage chest and can also function as a coffee or side table
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Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Well-patinated Geometric Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English late 17th-early 18th century geometric oak chest of drawers, the beveled edge top over
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Oak

Dutch-colonial five-foot 18th century amboyna wood VOC chest with brass mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Dutch-colonial five-foot amboyna wood VOC chest with brass mounts Batavia (Jakarta) or Sri Lanka
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Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive Early 18th Century, William And Mary Period, Walnut Chest, Of Exceptional
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

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Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest Of Drawers
H 36 in W 38.75 in D 23.25 in
Italian, Tuscany, Baroque Walnut and Giltwood 4-Drawer Commode, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge above a conforming case housing four drawers with original bronze handles and escutcheons, giltwood leaf-form scrolls at upper front, the si...
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Walnut Chest from Tuscany
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 18th century walnut chest from Tuscany. The chest is raised by elegant scalloped
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Paneled Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century oak paneled chest of drawers from England. The top is made from two boards
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Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Paneled Chest of Drawers
Early 18th Century Paneled Chest of Drawers
H 35.25 in W 38 in D 21.38 in
William & Mary Period Oyster Laburnum and Walnut Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An English William & Mary period oyster laburnum and walnut chest ca 1700. William lll (1650-1702
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

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Walnut

Georgian Caddy Top Bachelor's Chest
By Giles Grendey
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George III mahogany caddy top bachelors chest attributed to Giles Grendey, having a bead
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Antique 1750s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Caddy Top Bachelor's Chest
Georgian Caddy Top Bachelor's Chest
H 30.75 in W 32.75 in D 20.5 in
1700s William & Mary Partially Ebonized Pine Blanket Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
William & Mary Partially Ebonized stained pine blanket chest of drawers New England, Circa 1700
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Antique Early 1700s American William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Pine

Antique Circa Late 1700s Georgian High Boy Chest of Six Drawers
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 1700s Georgian tall chest of six graduated drawers in oak with pierced batwing brasses and
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Antique Early 1700s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Commodes, Chest of Drawers Walnut Inlaid Briar, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique commodes in walnut, chest of drawers inlaid with various woods and briar, with 4 large
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Venetian Louis XV Chest of Drawers Walnut Tuia Venezia
Located in Sanremo, IM
Venetian chest of drawers in walnut, burr walnut, thuja and poplar interior measuring 105 x 135 x
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique William and Mary Style 19th Century Mule Chest of Drawers with Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique mid to late 19th century William and Mary style Mule Chest with a hinged lid that opens
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Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
17th century French walnut chest of drawers (circa 1675-1700) hand-carved in a Louis XIII
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Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Italian chest of drawers from the 1700s, Louis XVI style, made of walnut wood
Located in Barletta, IT
Italian chest of drawers from the second half of the 1700s, Louis XVI style, made of walnut wood
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Danish Rococo Chest of Drawers, Copenhagen, 1760
By Mathias Ortmann
Located in Copenhagen, K
ever since been a sought-after but rarely offered collectible. Mathias Ortmann (circa 1700-1757) was
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

A Small and Rare William and Marry Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1690.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A 17th-century William and Mary figured walnut chest of drawers of diminutive proportions, circa
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut, Oak, Pine

Early American 18th Century Chippendale Tiger Maple Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Louisville, KY
Stunning historic pieces like this don't come along every day! This c. 1780's Tiger Maple Chippendale tall dresser with 6 drawers with brass drawer pulls was designed and built in th...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Late 17th to Early 18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 17th to early 18th century Charles II oak chest of drawers, English, circa 1700, having a
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Barons Delaware Boston Joined Chest of Drawers, US American Colonial
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Boston chest of drawers with lidded top Ipswich/Boston, Massachusetts, 1650-1670 The wood and wood of
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Antique Mid-17th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Swedish painted chest of drawers in oak with dental molding along ridge of top and half
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Black-Grey Italian Arte Povera Pine Chest, Antique Tuscan Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-grey, antique Italian single chest, commode in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Cream-White Italian Pine Commode, Antique Tuscan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A cream-white, antique Italian single chest, commode in the Arte Povera techniquemade of hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Arte Povera Pine Chests, Tuscan Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-white, antique Italian pair of chests, commodes in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Antique Large White Painted Baroque Chest of 4 Drawers, circa 1790-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
The white painted finish creates the captivating allure in this attractive large baroque chest of
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Cream-White Italian Arte Povera Pine Commode - Antique Tuscan Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1700's. The furniture was in fashion but was fairly expensive, due to the choice of wood (Walnut or
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

17th Century English Leather Travel Trunk on Later Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
This interesting period trunk, circa 1680-1700 is constructed of wood that has been banded in iron
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Antique 17th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cassone, 17th Century, Italian, Baroque, Vernacular, Walnut, Carved, Hearts
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This handsome cassone has ornament with romantic associations and was most likely a marriage chest
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Late 17th Century Tuscan Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in Hudson, NY
This nicely detailed walnut Italian cassone or chest is from the late 17th century approx. circa
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
trunk was crafted in the 1700’s (possibly 1757). These types of domed oak trunks with decorative iron
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
18th Century Iron Bound Domed Oak Trunk
H 30.375 in W 51 in D 21.25 in
Pair Of Italian 18th c. Louis XVI Period Mahogany, Marble, & Ormolu Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, Ormolu, and Rosa Alicante marble commodes. Each two drawer chest is raised by square tapered legs below
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Late 17th or Early 18th Century Walnut Bambocci Commode
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
is warm and lustrous. Historical paper interior linings Walnut Genoa, Italy Circa 1700.
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut, Burl Walnut, And Tulipwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
four door chest is raised by fine square tapered legs below the straight frieze. At the center are four
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tulipwood, Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Wood Louis XV Commode Sauteuse
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as a commode sauteuse, this walnut chest of drawers was hand-carved in France in the 1700s
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair Of Italian 18th Century Transitional St. Walnut And Ormolu Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality pair of Italian 18th century Transitional st. Walnut and Ormolu commodes. Each beautiful two drawer commode is raised on four square cabriole legs below t...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Rosewood, Ormolu & Brass Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very detailed pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Rosewood, Ormolu and Brass commodes from Tuscany. Each three drawer commode is raised by handsome block su...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Italian late 17th century Baroque Walnut Commode
Located in Troy, NY
Unusual Commode of Medium Size, made of Walnut and Walnut-veneer, embellished with Fruit Wood Inlay, canted corners with applied raised scroll-decoration, four drawers with molded fr...
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Commode, Early 18th Century, Italian, Venetian, Baroque, Walnut, Serpentine Front
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The serpentine front on this magnificent commode is sophisticated and gives it gravitas. It has a rich colour and lustrous patina and has come from a private collection, Semenzato Ve...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Louis XIV Regence Commode Painted Ox Blood Red
Located in Vista, CA
A rare Louis XIV/Regence commode newly painted in ox blood red, with three convex and concave scrolled molded panels with beveled molding and central brass pulls on the drawers, with...
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Antique Early 18th Century European Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Hardwood

Commode, 18th Century, Italian, Venetian, Walnut, Small, Original Brassware
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This Classic 18th century model is a rare, small size with a rich color and lustrous patina. From a private collection, Semenzato, Venezia. Single plank top with solid moulded edg...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century French Regence Walnut Gilt Bronze Commode
Located in Berlin, DE
mounts. The whole finely carved with cartouches. Commodes, as chests-of-drawers were known in France
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Rare 18th Century French Walnut Commode “Angouleme” with Stamped Bronze Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
. During the reign of Louis XV (the 1700’s), when this chest of drawers was hand-carved, valuable metals
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th C. Louis XIV Style Commode with Ormolu Bronze Mounts attrib. Etienne Doirat
Located in Miami, FL
Important Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commode or Louis XIV Regence commode or chest of
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Louis XIV Cherrywood Commode from France, Early 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
was hand-carved in France in the early 1700’s. Augmenting the lovely reddish-brown color of the
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Bois de Bout Commode Stamped Chevallier
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Charles Chevallier, (b. circa 1700 d. 1771), who came from a distinguished family of ébénistes. His
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

A Rare And Extraordinary English Oak Spice Chest C. 1700
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very early Oak Spice Chest with fine English form, handsome decorative panel doors and 24 drawers
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Antique 18th Century English Gothic Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Iron

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1700 chest on chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, walnut and oak, every 1700 chest on chest was constructed with great care. Find 275 options for an antique or vintage 1700 chest on chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1700 chest on chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1700 chest on chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Rococo and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Mathias Ortmann, Dutch Originals and Heywood-Wakefield Co. each produced at least one beautiful 1700 chest on chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1700 Chest On Chest?

The average selling price for a 1700 chest on chest at 1stDibs is $7,332, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $564,235 for the highest priced.

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Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

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Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

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Questions About 1700 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.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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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Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

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.