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Antique Wooden Chest, Scandinavia, c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique wooden chest from the 1700s. Crafted in solid wood with original iron fittings and a
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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Romantic Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Antique Weapon Chest, Scandinavia, c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique weapon chest from the 1700s. Crafted in solid wood with original iron fittings and a
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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Romantic Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
1700's Antique English, Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest
Located in Austin, TX
1700's Antique English, Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest!!
Gorgeous Rare
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 70.25 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Wooden Chest, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Antique wooden chest from the 1700s. Crafted in solid wood with original iron fittings and a
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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Romantic Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-chest!
Antique
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 70.25 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
Located in Skien, NO
wooden trunk, dating back to the 1600s or 1700s. Meticulously handcrafted from solid oak, this museum
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Antique 17th Century Norwegian Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 17.13 in W 24.14 in D 15.36 in
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
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
common practice during the late 1700s and the side handles are for carrying each chest. The paint is
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Pine
17th C., 16-1700s Antique Spanish Painted, Concealed Lock, Leather & Wood Chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 17th C., 16-1700s Antique Spanish Painted, Concealed Lock, Leather & Wood Chest!!
Spanish
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Antique 17th Century European Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 42 in W 562 in D 31 in
1700's, 18th C. Antique Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut Cassone
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1700's, 18th C.Antique Large, Italian Renaissance Style, Carved, Walnut Cassone, Chest
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Antique 18th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 26.125 in W 82.5 in D 28 in
18th Century Domed Venetian Chest with Crimson Velvet and Wrought Iron Hardware
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the 1700s, this beautiful Venetian chest, which is covered in crimson velvet, has brass
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron, Brass
H 27.75 in W 60.875 in D 20 in
Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s
By NONO
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Small Antique Spanish Colonial Chest, Late 1700’s
Small colonial chest made of mesquite wood with
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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
from the late 1700s. The chest is a genuine Swedish antique made by hand in pine and is in untouched
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique William III Oak Linen Chest Trunk 18th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Antique oak chest trunk dating in the period of William III 1700's.
This English linen chest trunk
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Antique 18th Century English William IV Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
Pair Bachelor Chests Walnut Bedside Cabinets Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
the 1700s). The chests of drawers, iconic of Georgian furniture, were often made of walnut, oak or oak
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Antique 17th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Tuscan Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers (Canterano) hand-made in the Tuscany region of Italy in the early 1700s using
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Painted Commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in central Italy in the early 1700s using oak. The chest features three
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
!9th Century French Louis XVI Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Louis XVI commode / chest of drawers hand-made in France in the late 1700s/early 1800s. The chest
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Cherry Neoclassical Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical dresser hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry. The chest of drawers shows
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Cherry
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with drop-leaf top and decorations 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique wooden chest of drawers with drop-leaf top and decorations 1700s
Wooden chest of
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Dressers
Materials
Brass
H 44.69 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in
Antique 18th Century Italian (Bergamo, Lombardy) Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Centennial, CO
A stunning, monumental baroque antique (1700s or earlier) Italian walnut chest of drawers from the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 44.5 in W 57.5 in D 23.5 in
18th C. Walnut Bordelaise Commode Bombé with Breccia Macchia Vecchia Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
1700s, this three tiered chest of drawers has a beautiful breccia macchia vecchia marble top. The main
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Marble, Breccia Marble
H 39.75 in W 50.625 in D 23.5 in
1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original creation date.
Box W 13.25 x D 10 x H 10 in.
Key L 4 in.
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Antique 1770s American American Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 10 in W 13.25 in D 10 in
Antique Wooden Console, Scandinavian Wabi Sabi, c. 1700s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A Large antique wooden console, used as a grain chest from the 1700s. Crafted in solid wood with
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Antique 18th Century Norwegian Romantic Console Tables
Materials
Pine
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commode in Walnut with Gray Marble
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XVI chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut. The chest was made in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian Bleached Walnut Nightstand / Chest of Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Carmine, TX
Small, yet insanely heavy, nightstand hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut. The little
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Night Stands
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
-carved in Bordeaux, France, in the 1700s. Resembling a chest of drawers with an angled top, the tilted
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks
Materials
Wood, Cherry
H 42.875 in W 46.5 in D 23.75 in
Dunlaps & Their Furniture, First Edition
By The Currier Art Gallery
Located in valatie, NY
Fine furniture in the mid-1700s. Their distinctive tables, chests, chairs, and clock-cases have their
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
Louis XVI - Original French 18th Century Sterling Silver Salt Cellars & Mustard
By France"
Located in Wilmington, DE
made storage chest, circa late 1700s - STUNNING. The 18th century in France, particularly under the
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Extraordinary Italian Canterano, Chest of Drawers, 1700s
Located in Cervia, IT
Provenance North Italy with strong Spanish inflections. In light walnut inlaid with maple. Museum piece.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Walnut
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
H 58.75 in W 46.5 in D 25 in
1700s Barock Round Lid Oak Wood Chest with Iron Decorations from Germany
Located in Senden, NRW
This is an antique Baroque round lid chest with iron ornaments all around. The piece is made of
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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 29.93 in W 48.82 in D 25.2 in
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
H 93 in W 52 in D 119 in
18th Century Italian Ligurian Kneeler 1700s
Located in Roma, RM
Rare and unobtainable Italian kneeler of Ligurian origin, Baroque period, late 17th early 18th century, veneered in walnut burl and has as many as 4 side drawers , in addition to the...
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Antique 1710s Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique 1700s French Officer's Chest or Necessaire, Napoleonic
By Jean-Francois Demoulin
Located in South Coast, CA
field vanity 'necessaire' or toiletries chest was made. The silver marks tell us that all silver was
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French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Crystal
Late 17th-Early 18th Century English Oak Coffer
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Close to your chest: A splendid late 1600s-early 1700s English oak chest with later paint finish
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Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Italian antique Directory style Chest of drawers in solid wood, mid 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique Directory style Chest of drawers in solid wood, mid 1700s
Chest of drawers with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 50.99 in D 23.63 in
Blue Swedish Gustavian Wall Table in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
late 1700s chests. The table has a single drawer in the rim with a painted monogram and dating 1811
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables
Materials
Pine
Magnificent Antique Leather Chest from England, Late 1700s
Located in Dallas, TX
. This is a rare piece and strikingly similar to the leather chest residing in the Victoria and Albert
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Antique 18th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers Transition France, Last Quarter of 1700s
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant chest of drawers, transition style. Serpentine front and sides and three drawers
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Early to Mid 1700's Oak Bordelais Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
This European Oak, Louis XIII style trunk from Bordeaux features panel ornamentation of drapery swags. The front panel has a central motif of a woman’s face between the swags while ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Blanket Chests
Late 1700's Distressed Painted Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1700's distressed painted commode with cast iron feet. Directoire influence. Bought in France
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Oak Chest with Round Lid, Germany, 1700s
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original antique round lid chest of solid oak, circa 18th century. Inside with a shelf, which of
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Antique 18th Century German Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
Swedish Baroque Chest from the Mid-1700s
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Baroque chest from the mid-18th century. The chest is handmade with hand carved decorations
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Late 1700s French Walnut Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Late 1700s French Louis XV Chest of Drawers was crafted by
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Oak Chest of Drawers or Dresser Split Case design, Circa 1700's
Located in Chicago, IL
. Made of English oak and dates probably from the early to mid-1700’s. The dresser splits into 2-halves
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Antique 1740s British Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 23 in
Lombard Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Italy, Last Quarter of the 1700s
Located in Milano, IT
A chest of drawers, two drawers plus another one under the top. Uprights with inlays and pyramidal
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
H 35.83 in W 48.82 in D 23.23 in
Antique Swedish Genuine Late 1700s Pine Baroque Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique baroque bureau from the late 1700s in Sweden. Unveil the timeless charm of this
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Chest of Drawers Bois de Rose Piedmont Italy Last Quarter of the 1700s
By Giuseppe Antonio Viglione
Located in Milano, IT
A neoclassical chest of drawers. The first drawer under the top follows the motif of the bands
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Antique Late 17th Century European Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Marble
H 35.83 in W 48.04 in D 22.05 in
Italian Four Drawer Bureau, circa 1700s
Located in New York, NY
Italian walnut four drawer bureau with brass trim dating from 1770c-1790c.
Each drawer is designed to appear to have three drawers, but the bureau has four drawers with interesting ...
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Antique 1790s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved during the 1700’s, this Italian chest of drawers features burl veneer and bronze pulls
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
very interesting history. Each chest is unique, with their carcasses dating back to the early 1700s
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
1700s Antique Dutch Marquetry, Inlaid, Display Vitrine on Chest!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Vitrine On Chest, Dutch Marquetry, Inlaid, Display, 18th C., 1700s!!
Dutch
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Other Vitrines
Materials
Wood
Georgian Oak Linen Chest
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Late 1700s English Georgian oak linen chest on stile feet. The two top rows of drawers are blind
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
1700s, Spanish Wooden Chest with Iron Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century pine wood chest with original forged iron ornamental motifs.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Iron
18th Century Bleached Oak English Jacobean Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Jacobean chest of drawers hand-made in England in the mid 1700s using oak. This chest is particular
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century Georgian Three-Panel Oak Coffer
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Georgian oak 18th century (1700s) coffer or blanket chest. The coffer stands on plain stile feet
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
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
H 32.75 in W 55.125 in D 28 in
Rare Antique Swedish Blue Marbled Pine Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique blue marbled chest from northern Sweden made during the late 1700s. The chest is very
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1700s chest you’re looking for. A 1700s chest — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 238 options for an antique or vintage 1700s chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the 1700s chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1700s chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, Baroque and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1700s chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eldred Wheeler, James Winter & Sons and Louis Majorelle produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1700s Chest?
The average selling price for a 1700s chest at 1stDibs is $6,062, while they’re typically $59 on the low end and $566,413 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
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 case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About 1700s Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 1700s, popular jewelry types included bracelets, brooches, belt buckles, earrings, rings and necklaces. Additionally, women frequently wore hair jewelry, such as tiaras, hairpins and combs encrusted with precious gemstones. You can find a selection of antique jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
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