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Anglo Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest
Anglo Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest

Anglo Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Anglo Indian chest expertly crafted in rosewood featuring floral brass string inlays on the top

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Inlaid Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Anglo-Indian chest expertly crafted in rosewood with ten drawers and featuring symbolic floral

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Campaign Chest of Drawers
Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Campaign Chest of Drawers

Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian chest crafted in rosewood in a two piece construction featuring

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Chests on Custom Metal Stands
Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Chests on Custom Metal Stands

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Chests on Custom Metal Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

This distinctive pair of Anglo-Indian chests dates to the 19th century and reflects the rich cross

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Chest
Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Chest

Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Chest

Located in Sarasota, FL

Anglo-Indian elaborately carved teak chest, circa 1800. Two over three dovetailed drawers are

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign Chest
19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign Chest

19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign Chest

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century Anglo-Indian Campaign style chest. Of Anglo-Indian origin and composed of teak wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers
Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers

Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An Anglo-Indian teak 4 drawer chest of drawers with iron handles and escutcheons, circa 1910

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Anglo-Indian Painted Teak Iron-Bound Merchant's Chest
Anglo-Indian Painted Teak Iron-Bound Merchant's Chest

Anglo-Indian Painted Teak Iron-Bound Merchant's Chest

Located in New York, NY

Wooden chest mounted with thick iron banding for strength and decoration; with carrying handles to

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Anglo Indian Campaign Style Rosewood Chest or Nightstands
Anglo Indian Campaign Style Rosewood Chest or Nightstands

Anglo Indian Campaign Style Rosewood Chest or Nightstands

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Anglo Indian pair of nightstands with the unusual duel option of stacking into a chest of drawers

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest
Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest

Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest

Located in Central England, GB

Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest This small collector’s chest of

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Chest, Anglo-Indian, Second Half of the 19th Century
Chest, Anglo-Indian, Second Half of the 19th Century

Chest, Anglo-Indian, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large lidded chest with brass and copper fittings and leather cover as well as side handles.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass, Copper

Anglo Indian Black Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Anglo Indian Black Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Anglo Indian Black Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your home with Artisanal's exquisite black four drawer inlay chest—a stunning addition that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood, Bone

Handcrafted Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlay, India
Handcrafted Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlay, India

Handcrafted Anglo-Indian Teak Chest of Drawers with Bone Inlay, India

Located in New York, NY

A charming 3-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly

Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Teak

Late 19th C. Anglo-Indian Antique Domed Wood and Iron-Bound Chest
Late 19th C. Anglo-Indian Antique Domed Wood and Iron-Bound Chest

Late 19th C. Anglo-Indian Antique Domed Wood and Iron-Bound Chest

By Army & Navy CSL

Located in Morristown, NJ

A handsome and well-proportioned domed top chest with rich patina, constructed of heavy hardwood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Anglo Indian Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Anglo Indian Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Anglo Indian Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your home with Artisanal's exquisite white mother of pearl seven - drawer inlay chest—a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk Campaign Chest
19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk Campaign Chest

19th Century Anglo Indian Padouk Campaign Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century Anglo Indian padouk campaign chest, with gadrooned edges

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Padouk

Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers
Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers

Small Antique Anglo Indian Military Campaign Brass Side Table Tea Chest Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian Brass and Rosewood Circa

Category

Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rosewood Anglo Indian Campaign Nightstands or Chests By M.Hayat & Bros
Pair of Rosewood Anglo Indian Campaign Nightstands or Chests By M.Hayat & Bros

Pair of Rosewood Anglo Indian Campaign Nightstands or Chests By M.Hayat & Bros

By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Refined pair of two-drawer Anglo Indian stands crafted in well grained rosewood with Campaign brass

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your home with Artisanal's exquisite black mother of pearl four - drawer inlay chest—a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal
Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Anglo Indian Black Mother of Pearl Chest of Drawer Handcrafted by Artisanal

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your home with Artisanal's exquisite black mother of pearl seven - drawer inlay chest—a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Anglo Indian Campaign Chest
Anglo Indian Campaign Chest

Anglo Indian Campaign Chest

Located in New York, NY

A two-part rosewood Anglo Indian campaign chest. Each section fitted with recessed brass handles on

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Brass Bound Diminutive Campaign Chest in Rosewood
Anglo-Indian Brass Bound Diminutive Campaign Chest in Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Brass Bound Diminutive Campaign Chest in Rosewood

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Brass-bound diminutive six drawer campaign chest in rosewood. Probably from India with

Category

20th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Portuguese Chest
Anglo-Indian Portuguese Chest

Anglo-Indian Portuguese Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Early Anglo-Portuguese chest Intricately carved hidden compartments 13 working drawers lined in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & Cupboard
Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & Cupboard

Antique 19th Century Padouk Anglo-Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & Cupboard

Located in King's Lynn, GB

An antique early 19th century Padouk Anglo Indian Campaign Secretaire Chest & cupboard. With

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Padouk

Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Vintage Anglo Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Military Campaign Chest of Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Anglo Indian circa 1920's Rosewood with

Category

Vintage 1920s Indian Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Heavily Carved Large Indian Anglo Style Nightstands, Set of 2
Early 20th Century Heavily Carved Large Indian Anglo Style Nightstands, Set of 2

Early 20th Century Heavily Carved Large Indian Anglo Style Nightstands, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

heavily hand carved Indian Rosewood chest of drawers. The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this

Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest

Located in San Mateo, CA

Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Black Six Drawer Dresser
Anglo Indian Black Six Drawer Dresser

Anglo Indian Black Six Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom. This stunning six drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay det...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Mid-Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Chest Nightstand
Mid-Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Chest Nightstand

Mid-Century Anglo-Indian Rosewood Chest Nightstand

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Campaign Style Anglo-Indian Carved Inlaid Brass

Category

Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Yellow Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Yellow Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Yellow Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo Indian Blossom Pink Four Drawer Dresser
Anglo Indian Blossom Pink Four Drawer Dresser

Anglo Indian Blossom Pink Four Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

The Blossom Pink Dresser is a stunning fusion of nature-inspired design and expert craftsmanship. Handcrafted with bone pieces using the inlay process, it creates beautiful leaf and ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Spring Anglo Indian Blue Three Drawer Dresser
Spring Anglo Indian Blue Three Drawer Dresser

Spring Anglo Indian Blue Three Drawer Dresser

Located in New York, NY

This stunning three-drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricate bone inlay spiral leaf patterns that are nothing short of breathtaking. The dresser is not only visually ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Pink Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Pink Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Pink Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Green Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Green Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Green Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Blue Four Drawer Dressers
Honeycomb Anglo Indian Blue Four Drawer Dressers

Honeycomb Anglo Indian Blue Four Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Bone Inlay Dresser, an undeniable statement piece for any bedroom or living room. This stunning four drawer dresser is entirely handmade, featuring intricat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Bone, Wood

Anglo - Indian Portugese Chest
Anglo - Indian Portugese Chest

Anglo - Indian Portugese Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful and unique Anglo - Indian Portuguese chest.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Mother of pearl Inlay Seven Drawer Dressers
Anglo Indian Mother of pearl Inlay Seven Drawer Dressers

Anglo Indian Mother of pearl Inlay Seven Drawer Dressers

Located in New York, NY

Introducing our exquisite Mother of Pearl Dresser, handmade with the finest small mother-of-pearl pieces through the age-old technique of inlay furniture making. This piece is remini...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Che...

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Childs Chest Of Drawers
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Childs Chest Of Drawers

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Childs Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Attractive And Very Good Quality Anglo-Indian, 19th Century, Padouk Wood Childs Chest, Having

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Children's Furniture

Materials

Padouk

Anglo-Indian Gilt and Carved Chest, Walnut, Folk Art, 1900, India
Anglo-Indian Gilt and Carved Chest, Walnut, Folk Art, 1900, India

Anglo-Indian Gilt and Carved Chest, Walnut, Folk Art, 1900, India

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Anglo Indian Gilt and Carved Chest This very attractive Carved Chest is carved and decorated on

Category

Antique Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Painted Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Hand Carved with Bone Marquetry Chest with Brass Onlay
Hand Carved with Bone Marquetry Chest with Brass Onlay

Hand Carved with Bone Marquetry Chest with Brass Onlay

Located in New York City, NY

The Splendor Chest showcases the mastery of traditional bone inlay, featuring hand-carved camel

Category

2010s Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India
Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India

Inlaid Teak Chest of Drawers from India

Located in New York, NY

A charming 5-drawer chest, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and cruelty-free, responsibly

Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bone, Teak

19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Trunk or Large Jewelry Chest
19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Trunk or Large Jewelry Chest

19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Trunk or Large Jewelry Chest

Located in Miami, FL

A Fine Quality 19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Trunk This exquisite 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Trunks ...

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet, Walnut, Birch

Mid 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Two-Part Campaign Chest
Mid 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Two-Part Campaign Chest

Mid 19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Two-Part Campaign Chest

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A highly unusual Anglo-Indian carved ebony campaign chest in three sections, circa 1850. The upper

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Paint

Solid Satinwood Colonial Trunk
Solid Satinwood Colonial Trunk

Solid Satinwood Colonial Trunk

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A rare early 19th century solid satinwood anglo indian trunk with brass carrying handles. Superb

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Satinwood

Early 20th C. Royal Dutch Brass Inlaid Coat of Arms Teak Large Storage Coffer
Early 20th C. Royal Dutch Brass Inlaid Coat of Arms Teak Large Storage Coffer

Early 20th C. Royal Dutch Brass Inlaid Coat of Arms Teak Large Storage Coffer

Located in Germantown, MD

A large early 20th Century Royal Dutch Brass Inlaid Coat of Arms Teak Storage Coffer. Recently restored inside out. Measures 60" in width, 25.5" in depth and 24.5" in height.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest  This is a pretty piece
Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest  This is a pretty piece

Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest This is a pretty piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Indian Folk Art Painted Treasure Chest This is a pretty piece, the chest is painted in the

Category

Vintage 1920s Anglo-Indian Painted Furniture

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box

Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet
Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet

Meticulously Detailed Hand Crafted Indian Dowry Damachiya Bridal Chest Cabinet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An antique Indian Damachiya hand carved bridal cabinet having meticulous decoration and inlaid

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Faux Bamboo Teak Storage Cabinet
Faux Bamboo Teak Storage Cabinet

Faux Bamboo Teak Storage Cabinet

Located in Faversham, GB

An amazing South East Asian faux bamboo storage cabinet in teak with an arrangement of twelve large drawers. Each of the deep well made drawers have weathered hard wood block veneer...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Teak

Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.
Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.

Antique Burmese Sadaik  Manuscript Chest.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Anglo Indian Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the anglo Indian chest you’re looking for. Each anglo Indian chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 124 variations of the antique or vintage anglo Indian chest you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer anglo Indian chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each anglo Indian chest bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made anglo Indian chest over the years, but those crafted by Asian Style, Baker Furniture Company and M. Hayat & Bros Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Anglo Indian Chest?

A anglo Indian chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,231, while the lowest priced sells for $921 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 Anglo Indian Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.

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