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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
1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique chest-on-chest, english georgian period, oak, cornice, 8 drawers, 1700s, 18th
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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
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
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 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
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
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
18th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming hope chest with many decorative details. Original paint. Interior candle box, mid-1700s!
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Latvian Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
18th Century Danish oak and stand chest, 4-drawer chest Ca. 1700.
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Antique Early 18th Century Danish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Oak
18th century Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare very large size English bow front mahogany antique chest on chest dates from the 1790
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Antique 1790s British Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest, featuring bracket feet, molded top above a line inlaid
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Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Color
Located in Charleston, SC
with original large handsome handles for convent travels.
Sweden, circa 1700's
Surprising pieces and
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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
Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Asheville, NC
British, 18th century with four dove-tailed drawers, with pull-out at top, oak secondary woods, original bracket feet. Nice Chippendale brasses with brass key escutcheons.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Commodes and Chests...
Materials
Brass
Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Painted Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Venetian st. painted chest. The two
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted hope chest with stylized "Tree of Life," dated 1874. The style of this chest is typical of
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Antique 19th Century Latvian Baltic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut chest. The four drawer
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Maple France XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
French neoclassical chest of drawers inlaid with breccia top, front with 2 drawers, front and sides
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Queen Anne flap supported by shelf feet, on the front it has three drawers surmounted by a pair of small drawers, flanked by pull-out drawers to support the flap opening door, concea...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Neo-Renaissance Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Miami, FL
arched panels, this hinged chest made of oak has a dark and rich patina. Some of the elements appear to
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Antique Early 19th Century European Renaissance Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
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
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
H 100.79 in W 62.01 in D 25.2 in
18th Century Portuguese Walnut and Chestnut Three-Drawer Rustic Chest
Located in Houston, TX
This is a very well constructed Portuguese low rustic chest comprised of both walnut and chestnut
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Italian 18th century Louis XV period Giltwood, Ormolu and patinated wood chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ormolu chest. This wonderful two door chest is raised by four square patinated legs displaying hand
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 37.75 in W 57.5 in D 24.25 in
Pair of Louis XVI Chests of Drawers, Piacenza, Late 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of chests of drawers with walnut veneer, walnut root and bois de rose, maple and boxwood trim
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Boxwood, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
Regency Mahogany Bow Chest Provenance Charteris House Estate Lord & Lady Stanway
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Regency Bowfront chest of three long graduated brass handled drawers, upon bracket feet
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 40.16 in D 17.72 in
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
H 35.83 in W 56.3 in D 27.56 in
Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Patinated, Giltwood and Ormolu Roman Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu Roman chest. The one door commode is raised by elegantly curved legs with block feet and fine
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 35.75 in W 26.75 in D 20 in
Lombard Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Italy Last Quarter of the 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Lombard neoclassical chest of drawers veneered in briar walnut with borders in bois de rose and
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble
H 34.65 in W 50.79 in D 23.43 in
Chest of Dravers Venetian Commode 18th Century Urn Shaped in Walnut Louis XV
Located in Vigonza, Padua
unique valuable piece from the 18th century italian furniture. A chest of drawers of rare elegance in
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Antique 1720s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in W 57.09 in D 24.81 in
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
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
Flemish Baroque Chest of Drawers in Rich European Oak, circa 1770
Located in Miami, FL
Flemish commode or chest of drawers in oak with serpentine front and three drawers with original
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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Small Antique painted blancket chest
Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm
Rare small chest
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Fir
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from the late 1700’s with its original paint finish. The top
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
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
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H 26.3 in W 52.4 in D 23.2 in
Antique Early 18th Century Warm Brown Paneled and Carved Oak Chest or Coffer
Located in Casteren, NL
early 1700s. The piece has recessed panels with molded edges around them. The piece is decorated with
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 22.45 in W 50.01 in D 21.66 in
English Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
In the Jacobean style, this very early oak piece dates from the mid-1700s, and presents
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Antique Mid-18th Century English 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
Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
18th century chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is Rococo with pronounced and curved
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
-bottom drawers. Later grey/white paint in the Scandinavian pallet. Sweden, late 1700's. Drawers function
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 40 in W 46 in D 22.5 in
Important pair of 18th-century chest of drawers veneered in walnut burl
Located in Cesena, FC
patina.
Pair of Ferrarese (Italy) Louis XV chests of drawers
First half of the 1700s
Important pair of
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Antique 1730s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
H 36.2 in W 51.4 in D 23.6 in
19th Century Black-Grey Italian Arte Povera Pine Chest, Antique Tuscan Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
through the 1700's. The furniture was in fashion but was fairly expensive, due to the choice of wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Cream-White Italian Pine Commode, Antique Tuscan Chest of Drawers
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
H 39 in W 47.25 in D 24 in
19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Arte Povera Pine Chests, Tuscan Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1500's through the 1700's. The furniture was in fashion but was fairly expensive, due to the choice of
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 30 in D 17.5 in
Antique Large White Painted Baroque Chest of 4 Drawers, circa 1790-1810
Located in Round Top, TX
the late 1700's. The layered finish has been distressed, creating aged character while revealing the
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 49.5 in W 24.25 in D 47.25 in
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
H 33.75 in W 41.25 in D 22.25 in
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
Kentucky 18th Century Stage Coach Trunk
Located in Louisville, KY
many parts of the country, beginning in the mid to late 1700’s. It would tell tales about its owners
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Antique Late 18th Century American Primitive Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Rare 18th Century Commode with Side Doors Walnut, Rhone Valley, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut and burled walnut.
In 1700s France, the commode was considered the finest piece of
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 40.63 in W 65.75 in D 29.63 in
Italian 18th century Venetian st. hand painted commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rectangular two drawer chest is raised by four square tapered patinated wood legs with olive-green patinated
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint
French Parisian 18th Century Marble-Top Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French fruitwood Parisian Regence rustic marble-top commode, circa early 1700s.
The shaped marble
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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
H 38.25 in W 52.75 in D 24.5 in
18th Century Walnut Wood Crossbow Commode from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
1700’s. The dark finish and subtle ornamentation allow this commode to be used with a variety of
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Walnut Commode with Brass Fixtures
Located in Houston, TX
This 18th century chest from France is absolutely gorgeous. It’s patina is a rich warm walnut with
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baroque Flap Baroque Emilia Early 18th Century
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Flap supported by corbelled feet, the broken and leaf spring-moved front has three drawers plus one from the smaller size placed in the undercounter band, in the upper part a shaped ...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
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
H 43 in W 42.25 in D 16.75 in
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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.
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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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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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.
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