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George III Mahogany Chest in Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Fine George II figured mahogany chest on chest with a carved dental molded top cornice, the top
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Chest in Chest
George III Mahogany Chest in Chest
No Reserve
H 77 in W 48.25 in D 22.5 in
Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique German open chest/box in black from approximate 1860 presumably for the storage of music
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19th Century German Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Oak, Wood

Antique Chest in Black, Germany
Antique Chest in Black, Germany
H 17.33 in W 27.96 in D 20.08 in
18th Century Catalan Chest In Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb Catalan walnut chest from the beginning of the 18th century Very beautiful chest from the
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18th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Catalan Chest In Walnut
18th Century Catalan Chest In Walnut
H 25.6 in W 53.55 in D 21.26 in
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4768 exceptional George III mahogany chest on chest, having dentil carved cornice above 2 short
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
H 71.66 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb large navy chest oe campaign chest from the beginning of the 20th century in camphor wood
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
Campaign Chest In Camphor Camphor Wood
H 18.9 in W 40.16 in D 22.05 in
Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A large, stately chest crafted from sucupira wood, known for its durability and rich, deep coloring
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1890s Portuguese Romantic Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 30.71 in
17th Century Spanish Chest In Walnut
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb Spanish walnut chest from the 17th century from the Spanish Renaissance with very beautiful
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique 17th Century Spanish Chest In Walnut
17th Century Spanish Chest In Walnut
H 25.99 in W 57.09 in D 18.51 in
17th Century English Chest in Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb English chest from the 17th century in oak. Very beautiful chest which has a superb carved
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17th Century British Renaissance Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 17th Century English Chest in Oak
17th Century English Chest in Oak
H 25.2 in W 47.25 in D 20.08 in
Exceptional Cathedral Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
EXCEPTIONAL CATHEDRAL CHEST ORIGIN: GERMANY PERIOD: 15th CENTURY Height : 77 cm Length : 147 cm
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Exceptional Cathedral Chest
Exceptional Cathedral Chest
H 30.32 in W 57.88 in D 22.84 in
Curved Lid Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CURVED LID CHEST ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIOD : EARLY 16th CENTURY, CA. 1500 Height : 49 cm Length
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Curved Lid Chest
Curved Lid Chest
H 19.3 in W 41.74 in D 16.54 in
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Mule Chest, Green Man Marriage Chest This is a profusely carved Marriage chest
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18th Century Gothic Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Oak

17th Century Nurenberg Chest in Wrought Iron
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Nuremberg chest or corsair chest from the 17th century from Germany Nuremberg Very elegant chest
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17th Century German Renaissance Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Iron

17th Century Nurenberg Chest in Wrought Iron
17th Century Nurenberg Chest in Wrought Iron
H 16.93 in W 32.29 in D 17.33 in
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780
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Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
H 72.5 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
17th Century Catalan Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb chest in chopo (Ash) from the Spanish renaissance of the 17th century from Catalogna Very
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Ash

17th Century Catalan Chest
17th Century Catalan Chest
H 24.02 in W 53.15 in D 21.66 in
17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany
Located in North Miami, FL
17th century Portuguese cutlery chest made in mahogany. The chest sits on finely turned legs
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An arts and crafts period blanket chest made of oak, stained in a mahogany brown. The lid with
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Blanket Chest
Antique Oak Blanket Chest
H 21 in W 44 in D 19 in
19th century blanket chest
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in TARBES, FR
magnificent patina for this chest, all the ironwork was made by hand, the top of the chest shows
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Late 19th Century French Campaign Antique Chest In Chest

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Oak

19th century blanket chest
19th century blanket chest
H 33.47 in W 58.27 in D 25.6 in
17th Century Spanish Chest
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb chest from the 17th century from the Spanish renaissance from the Pampalune region Chest
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Chestnut

17th Century Spanish Chest
17th Century Spanish Chest
H 24.81 in W 68.9 in D 24.02 in
16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
. A beautiful example of a French Renaissance period offering is this carved oak chest from the 1500s
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak

16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
H 29.75 in W 49.375 in D 27.125 in
Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient chest carved in walnut, entirely in solid wood with opening top, period legs, hand-built in
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18th Century Italian Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Walnut

Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
H 24.41 in W 68.9 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Zanzibar Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a 19th century Zanzibar storage chest. The chest was created in the
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Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Tribal Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Chest
19th Century Zanzibar Chest
H 30 in W 57 in D 30 in
Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Located in Skipton, GB
An Elm Mule Chest of the most wonderful colour and patina. This form is often found in early
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19th Century English George III Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Elm

Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
Georgian Elm Mule Chest.
H 35.04 in W 36.62 in D 18.51 in
Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique primitive style blanket chest painted in a rich Giverny blue, popular in early 20th
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Early 20th Century Primitive Antique Chest In Chest

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Wood, Paint

Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
Primitive Blue Blanket Chest
H 18 in W 34.5 in D 21.25 in
Camphor wood campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique camphorwood campaign chest This Antique camphorwood campaign chest was made circa 1840
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1840s English Campaign Antique Chest In Chest

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Hardwood

Camphor wood campaign chest
Camphor wood campaign chest
H 20.5 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
Important French Renaissance Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT FRENCH RENAISSANCE CHEST ORIGIN : BURGUNDY, FRANCE PERIOD : 16th CENTURY, 2nd
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16th Century Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Oak

Important French Renaissance Chest
Important French Renaissance Chest
H 33.47 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
Early English Oak Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Early English oak chest: joined English paneled coffer, constructed in the late 17th or early 18th
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Early 18th Century English Jacobean Antique Chest In Chest

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Oak

Early English Oak Chest
Early English Oak Chest
H 22 in W 44 in D 19 in
Continental Carved Walnut Chest
Located in Vista, CA
A continental carved walnut chest in the Renaissance taste, 18th century, probably Italian, the lid
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18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Chest In Chest

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Walnut

Continental Carved Walnut Chest
Continental Carved Walnut Chest
H 24 in W 44 in D 22 in
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Chest In Chest

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Pine

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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19th Century Latvian Baltic Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Wood

Dowry Chest, circa 1874
Dowry Chest, circa 1874
H 36 in W 44 in D 26 in
19th Century Seaman's Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th century sailor's chest in richly patinated teak, the top opening to reveal a candle till
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1830s English Campaign Antique Chest In Chest

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Teak

19th Century Seaman's Chest
19th Century Seaman's Chest
H 17.5 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
French Gothic Linenfold Chest
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Gothic walnut chest, with an exceptional patina, is a good example of furniture intended to be
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16th Century French Gothic Antique Chest In Chest

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Walnut

French Gothic Linenfold Chest
French Gothic Linenfold Chest
H 25.99 in W 76.78 in D 25.2 in
Antique Workman's Chest, English, Pine Tool Chest, Coffee Table, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique workman's chest. An English, pine tool chest or coffee table, dating to the
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Late 19th Century British Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Pine

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine 18th century mahogany chest on chest of excellent proportions. This Georgian chest is
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Chest In Chest

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.46 in W 39.97 in D 19.1 in
Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale walnut chest on chest, with drawers that are cross banded with mahogany. The upper
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1770s English Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
H 73.5 in W 46 in D 24 in
Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian pine and iron bound sea or silver chest. This the heaviest and best quality
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Mid-19th Century British Colonial Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Pine

Large Gothic chest strongbox
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A verry rare and quite large Gothic chest in untouched condition. Strongbox like these where made
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16th Century Italian Gothic Antique Chest In Chest

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Iron

Large Gothic chest strongbox
Large Gothic chest strongbox
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This standing chest is of clamp-front construction, extensively decorated with long, ironwork
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16th Century German Gothic Antique Chest In Chest

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Oak

Mid-18th Century George III Mahogany Mule Chest or Blanket Chest
Located in London, GB
Mid-18th century mahogany mule chest in the manner of Wright & Elwick, the coffer with hinged lid
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Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This 18th century chest retains its original hardware, ogee feet, and crown moldings. The upper
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1770s English Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chest on Chest
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74 in W 27 in D 25 in
Brutalist, Primitive Spanish Chest in a Bleached Wood
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Spanish Trunk in a bleached Chestnut Wood,from around 1890, very simple lines and design, 4 panelled front , clawfeet and iron lock, Can be used as a coffee table, ...
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1890s Spanish Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pine Blanket Chest in Early Green Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century pine blanket chest with block feet. In early green paint over original dark green
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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning
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Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Antique Chest In Chest

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Brass, Bronze

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning
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Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Other Antique Chest In Chest

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Brass, Bronze

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Small Colonial Chest - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little colonial chest from the 18th century Very beautiful little chest with very
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18th Century Indian Aesthetic Movement Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Chestnut

Small Colonial Chest - 18th Century
Small Colonial Chest - 18th Century
H 13 in W 25.2 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Blanket Chest in Original Comb Painted Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early finely paint decorated tall blanket chest is in fine condition. The tall lift top chest
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy. The cavetto
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 74.02 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest. The top having an arrangement of
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19th Century Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Unearth a treasure of the past with this 19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Chest, a rustic gem
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Chest
19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Chest
H 21.1 in W 19.9 in D 16.8 in
Chest Dated 1624 - Haute Savoie
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb walnut chest from the Renaissance period dated 1624 from the Haute Savoie region Very
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Early 17th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Walnut

Chest Dated 1624 - Haute Savoie
Chest Dated 1624 - Haute Savoie
H 28.75 in W 59.45 in D 22.05 in
Antique Indian Painted Padouk Chest
Located in New York, US
Our very unique, antique (19th century) padouk wood wedding chest with iron mounts features fine
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19th Century Indian Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Indian Painted Padouk Chest
Antique Indian Painted Padouk Chest
H 30 in W 48 in D 31.5 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners
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1770s English George III Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Oak, Pine, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
Pine Blanket Chest, Circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful antique blanket chest made of pine from around 1880. The antique blanket chest is also
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1880s Austrian Folk Art Antique Chest In Chest

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Pine

Pine Blanket Chest, Circa 1880
Pine Blanket Chest, Circa 1880
H 31.5 in W 46.07 in D 18.12 in
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George II walnut chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above two over three graduated
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1730s English George II Antique Chest In Chest

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Brass

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 70.63 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love antique trunks in original red and green paint. This small blanket chest has a worn green
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Chest In Chest

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Pine

Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid George III chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above delicately crafted
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1790s English Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Brass

Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
H 72 in W 42.5 in D 21.25 in
Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Central European painted blanket chest , the sides are painted a solid dark brown with a serpentine
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1920s Romanian Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Steel

Central European Painted Blanket Chest
Central European Painted Blanket Chest
H 24 in W 84 in D 22.75 in
English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest has the original Rococo hardware. It has Fine fretwork
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1780s English Antique Chest In Chest

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Brass

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
This Folk Art painted trunk has the form of a faux mule chest, pretending to have drawers with
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Chest In Chest

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Pine

George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This George II mahogany chest on chest retains all of its original hardware, feet, and crown
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1730s English George II Antique Chest In Chest

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Brass

George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 75.25 in W 44.63 in D 21 in
19th Century English Camphorwood Chest
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in England in the 19th Century, the camphorwood chest is brass-bound on the corners
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19th Century English Antique Chest In Chest

Materials

Brass

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Antique Chest In Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique chest in chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique chest in chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are 160 variations of the antique or vintage antique chest in chest you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an antique chest in chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique chest in chest, those designed in Louis XVI, Georgian and Empire styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique chest in chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Europa Antiques and Maple & Co. are consistently popular.

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Prices for an antique chest in chest start at $450 and top out at $48,387 with the average selling for $3,438.

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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. 

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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Antique Chest In Chest
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
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    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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    A lingerie chest is used to neatly organize and store undergarments. This compact chest of drawers can also be used to store other items around the house, allowing for versatile styling. On 1stDibs, find an array of lingerie chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A vargueno chest may also be referred to as a bargueño chest, which is a cabinet that has both Spanish and Oriental influences and is designed to be portable. Two chests, one on the bottom and one of the top, come together to provide a work surface and drawers for supply storage. Shop a collection of chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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