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Antique Chest On Wheels

19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid & Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels
19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid & Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels

19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid & Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels

Located in Germantown, MD

An exceptional late 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid and Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels. Measures

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chest On Wheels

Materials

Brass

Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels
Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels

Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indonesian 19th century merchant's blanket chest on wheels from Madura, with hand-painted and

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Wood

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

$2,400Sale Price|50% Off

H 41.75 in W 58.25 in D 33.5 in

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Located in Chicago, IL

wheels. These chests were used to hold blankets and other valuables. The small upper door could be locked

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Early 20th Century Antique Chest On Wheels

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Teak

Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th
Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

$898Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.9 in W 25.79 in D 13.78 in

Merchant's Chest on wheels in carved and painted wood - Madura Indonesia 19th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty blanket chest on wheels for an Indonesian merchant from the end of the 19th century

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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Wood

Large Antique Teak Wood Blanket Chest Mounted on Wheels with Iron Nailheads
Large Antique Teak Wood Blanket Chest Mounted on Wheels with Iron Nailheads

Large Antique Teak Wood Blanket Chest Mounted on Wheels with Iron Nailheads

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large antique teak wood partitioned blanket chest on wheels with iron hardware. Created during

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Early 20th Century Javanese Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s
Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s

Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique Edwardian 4 drawer chest of drawers. On original wheels for easy handling. Original wooden

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Walnut

Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer  / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s
Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer  / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s

Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s

Located in Germantown, MD

A refinished Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on original Wheels and hardware

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Chest On Wheels

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Walnut, Pine

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

. Mounted on four sturdy wheels, this versatile chest was originally designed for merchants who needed to

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

19th Century Elm Box on Wheels  This is a good elm box
19th Century Elm Box on Wheels  This is a good elm box

19th Century Elm Box on Wheels This is a good elm box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Elm Box on Wheels This is a good elm box it has been set on small legs with wooden

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Early 1800s Country Antique Chest On Wheels

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Elm

Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Blanket Chest Trunk
Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Blanket Chest Trunk

Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Blanket Chest Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Chest Trunk on wheels and lined with American Colonial scenes textile. Great for Blanket andnother

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with wheels, sliding doors and

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Chest On Wheels

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Wood

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Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest on Four Wooden Wheels
Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest on Four Wooden Wheels

Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest on Four Wooden Wheels

Located in Houston, TX

This chest was custom-made for a wealthy landlord and is reinforced with hand beaten iron bars

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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

Materials

Wood

Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest
Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest

Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest

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H 23 in W 63 in D 35 in

Large Teak Wood Early 19th Century Dowry Chest

Located in Houston, TX

chest is on original four wheels. Made by using mortison and tennon joints. Retains the original hand

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19th Century Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

19th Century Antique Ornate Norway Pine Blanket Cedar Chest on Wheels
19th Century Antique Ornate Norway Pine Blanket Cedar Chest on Wheels

19th Century Antique Ornate Norway Pine Blanket Cedar Chest on Wheels

Located in Germantown, MD

19th century antique Ornate Norway Pine wood / Red pine wood Blanket Cedar Chest on Wheels. Key non

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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Chest On Wheels

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Metal

19thc Indian Chest on Wheels
19thc Indian Chest on Wheels

19thc Indian Chest on Wheels

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H 36 in W 47 in D 27 in

19thc Indian Chest on Wheels

Located in Water Mill, NY

19thc Indian Wood and Iron Strap Chest on Wooden Wheels with Handles...with Great Green Patina

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19th Century Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Brass, Iron

1920s Belgian Wooden Chest on Wheels
1920s Belgian Wooden Chest on Wheels

1920s Belgian Wooden Chest on Wheels

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H 22 in W 28.7 in D 23 in

1920s Belgian Wooden Chest on Wheels

Located in High Point, NC

Made in France circa 1920, this wooden chest is sturdily constructed from wooden boards, reinforced

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1920s Belgian Rustic Antique Chest On Wheels

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Metal

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Safe on Wheels
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Safe on Wheels

Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Safe on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese Meiji period merchant's chest on wheels from the late 19th century, with safe and iron

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

Antique Grobog Trunk on Wheels, 19th Century
Antique Grobog Trunk on Wheels, 19th Century

Antique Grobog Trunk on Wheels, 19th Century

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H 30.5 in W 58 in D 24.5 in

Antique Grobog Trunk on Wheels, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

From Central Java, this dark teak chest has mortise and tenon joinery, an undulating skirt, heavy

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Mid-19th Century Javanese Antique Chest On Wheels

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Teak

Lovely Antique Golden Hardwood Victorian Two over Two Chest of Drawers on Wheels
Lovely Antique Golden Hardwood Victorian Two over Two Chest of Drawers on Wheels

Lovely Antique Golden Hardwood Victorian Two over Two Chest of Drawers on Wheels

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chest of drawers with wheels A very well made and decorative piece, it’s a nice size and can be used

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Hardwood

18th Century Oak and Metal Bound Trunk on Wheels
18th Century Oak and Metal Bound Trunk on Wheels

18th Century Oak and Metal Bound Trunk on Wheels

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

. Mounted on original wheels, held in place with pins. Lid opens to a plain interior fitted with a candle

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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Revival Antique Chest On Wheels

Materials

Oak

Strong Victorian Pine Blanket Box set on Wheels  This is a good heavy piece
Strong Victorian Pine Blanket Box set on Wheels  This is a good heavy piece

Strong Victorian Pine Blanket Box set on Wheels This is a good heavy piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Strong Victorian Pine Blanket Box set on Wheels This is a good heavy quality pine box it has been

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1880s Victorian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Pine

18th Century Anglo-Indian Damchiya Dowry Chest
18th Century Anglo-Indian Damchiya Dowry Chest

18th Century Anglo-Indian Damchiya Dowry Chest

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic 18th century Indian Damchiya dowry hope chest sitting on Primitive wheels and featuring iron

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Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

1920s French Wooden Chest on Cast Iron Wheels
1920s French Wooden Chest on Cast Iron Wheels

1920s French Wooden Chest on Cast Iron Wheels

Located in High Point, NC

Made in France circa 1920, this wooden chest is sturdily constructed from wooden boards, reinforced

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1920s French Industrial Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

Antique Javanese Teak Grobog Blanket Chest on Wheels
Antique Javanese Teak Grobog Blanket Chest on Wheels

Antique Javanese Teak Grobog Blanket Chest on Wheels

Located in Centennial, CO

From Java (Indonesia) early 1900s, this dark teak chest has beautiful mortise and tenon joinery, a

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

19th C. German Neurenberg Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels
19th C. German Neurenberg Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels

19th C. German Neurenberg Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels

Located in Haarlem, NL

A rare amazing heavy (25+ kilos) handmade German Neurenberg war ammunition or treasure chest on

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

Indian Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest on Wheels with Hand-Carved Panels
Indian Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest on Wheels with Hand-Carved Panels

Indian Antique Damachiya Dowry Chest on Wheels with Hand-Carved Panels

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian Damachiya dowry cabinet on wheels with carved panels, turned finials and petite

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19th Century Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Wood

19th Century German Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels
19th Century German Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels

19th Century German Cast Iron Strong Box or Ammunition Chest on Wheels

Located in Haarlem, NL

A rare amazing petite very heavy (25 kilos) German war or treasure chest from the first half of the

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Early American Red Pine Chest of Drawers on Wheels
19th Century Early American Red Pine Chest of Drawers on Wheels

19th Century Early American Red Pine Chest of Drawers on Wheels

Located in Germantown, MD

19th century early American red pine chest of drawers on wheels with pegged joints drawers. Good

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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Chest On Wheels

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Hardwood, Pine

Large Vintage Mail Cart on Wheels
Large Vintage Mail Cart on Wheels

Large Vintage Mail Cart on Wheels

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H 28.25 in W 30 in D 19.5 in

Large Vintage Mail Cart on Wheels

Located in Sheffield, MA

casters. These were used for moving or sorting mail. Can be wonderful as laundry basket, toy chest or

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Chest On Wheels

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Metal

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Painted Trunk on Wheels
Dutch Colonial Indonesian Painted Trunk on Wheels

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Painted Trunk on Wheels

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H 33.5 in W 66.75 in D 28.5 in

Dutch Colonial Indonesian Painted Trunk on Wheels

Located in San Marino, CA

smaller keepsakes. The chest is also on wheels so it could be moved quickly in case of fire.

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1890s Indonesian Folk Art Antique Chest On Wheels

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Teak

1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels
1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels

1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels

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H 40.2 in W 39.4 in D 17.7 in

1920s French Wooden Cabinet on Wheels

Located in High Point, NC

A metal cabinet on wheels from France, produced circa 1920. Appearing like an artefact from a

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1920s French Industrial Antique Chest On Wheels

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Metal

19th Century Indian Wooden Treasure Chest with Dome Top and Gilt Metal Rosettes
19th Century Indian Wooden Treasure Chest with Dome Top and Gilt Metal Rosettes

19th Century Indian Wooden Treasure Chest with Dome Top and Gilt Metal Rosettes

Located in Yonkers, NY

wheels. Created in India during the 19th century, this treasure chest captures our attention with its

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19th Century Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Brass

Antique North German Dome-Top Chest with Original Wrought Iron Straps circa 1750
Antique North German Dome-Top Chest with Original Wrought Iron Straps circa 1750

Antique North German Dome-Top Chest with Original Wrought Iron Straps circa 1750

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

carrying handles. Hasp is missing for lock. Chest was originally on four wooden wheels; two of which are

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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

Indonesian dowry chest
Indonesian dowry chest

Indonesian dowry chest

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H 38 in W 83 in D 30 in

Indonesian dowry chest

Located in Sagaponack, NY

teak wood, dowry chest on wheels

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19th Century Indonesian Antique Chest On Wheels

Green Dowry Chest
Green Dowry Chest

Green Dowry Chest

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H 27.75 in W 51.25 in D 22.75 in

Green Dowry Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Handsome old teakwood Indian dowry chest on wheels reconstructed from a 19th century camel cart

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19th Century Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

Large Indian Colonial Dowry Chest with Iron Strap Work
Large Indian Colonial Dowry Chest with Iron Strap Work

Large Indian Colonial Dowry Chest with Iron Strap Work

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A beautiful Indian carved wood and iron strapwork dowry chest on wheels. Probably from Gujarat in

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1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Iron

Campaign Military Leather Trunk, circa 19th Century
Campaign Military Leather Trunk, circa 19th Century

Campaign Military Leather Trunk, circa 19th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

A 19th century brass studded leather military camphor wood trunk or chest mounted on wheels. Paper

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1840s English Victorian Antique Chest On Wheels

Materials

Brass

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chest On Wheels

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Oak

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Swat Chest from the Swat Valley of Pakistan c1800's Original and Unrestored

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Beautifully hand-carved Swat Chest from the Swat Valley of Pakistan. We have had one at home for over 30 years and I had always thought they were Afghan, but recently I was corrected...

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1840s Pakistani Rustic Antique Chest On Wheels

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Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
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Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880

Located in Portland, OR

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Late 19th Century Omani Moorish Antique Chest On Wheels

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
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Located in Houston, TX

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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chest On Wheels

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An Indian Wedding Chest
An Indian Wedding Chest

An Indian Wedding Chest

$3,400Sale Price|29% Off

H 45.5 in W 62.5 in D 21 in

An Indian Wedding Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

This massive wooden wedding chest was made the earliest part of the 19th century in Gujarat, India. The chest originally contained dowry items (such as clothing and blankets) and was...

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs
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Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs

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H 33 in W 58 in D 23 in

Original Early 19th Century Mongolian Chest with Painted Foo Dogs

Located in Somis, CA

An all original, beautiful hand-painted chest, crafted by a master Mongolian artisan. Prominently featured is a pair of playful foo dogs, their curled manes and expressive eyes bring...

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Early 19th Century Mongolian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Wood

Antique Scandinavian Pine Baroque Folk Art Carved Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer 1780
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Antique Scandinavian Pine Baroque Folk Art Carved Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer 1780

Located in Portland, OR

A very good antique Scandinavian carved Baroque Folk Art dowry chest, Circa 1780. The chest having a gently domed top with a hinged lid having the original 'snipe' hinges, the edge ...

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1780s Scandinavian Baroque Antique Chest On Wheels

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Pine

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Located in Rio Vista, CA

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Teak

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Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

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Indian Antique Damachiya Wedding Cabinet on Legs with Carved Décor

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Located in Yonkers, NY

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19th Century Indian Antique Chest On Wheels

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Chinese Laquered Brown and Gold Chest Decorated with Flowers, circa 1900

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H 20.08 in W 28.75 in D 16.15 in

Chinese Laquered Brown and Gold Chest Decorated with Flowers, circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

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Antique Chest On Wheels For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique chest on wheels available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chest on wheels was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. Antique chest on wheels have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique chest on wheels to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts antique chest on wheels are of considerable interest. Many antique chest on wheels are appealing in their simplicity, but Nick Simpson produced popular antique chest on wheels that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Chest On Wheels?

Prices for antique chest on wheels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique chest on wheels begin at $85 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,777.

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.

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