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Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Chireno, TX

Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780

Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest

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

Category

1790s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size

18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Savannah, GA

Fine large size English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest. Features include ogee bracket feet

Category

1790s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Chest of Drawers, England, Early 19th Century
Chippendale Chest of Drawers, England, Early 19th Century

Chippendale Chest of Drawers, England, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Chippendale chest of drawers in mahogany, standing on flared architrave feet. The rectilinear

Category

Early 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Three Drawer Chippendale Chest c. 1820
Antique Mahogany Three Drawer Chippendale Chest c. 1820

Antique Mahogany Three Drawer Chippendale Chest c. 1820

Located in Westfield, MA

Introducing an exquisite Antique Mahogany Three Drawer Chippendale Chest, dating back to circa 1820

Category

1820s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Chippendale Chest on Frame, Circa 1780s
Antique American Chippendale Chest on Frame, Circa 1780s

Antique American Chippendale Chest on Frame, Circa 1780s

Located in Peabody, MA

An American Chippendale chest on frame in cherry consisting of two drawer over four, the frame with

Category

Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Cherry

Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest
Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest

Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

An Irish carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid-eighteenth century

Category

19th Century European Georgian Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest
Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest

Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

A fine and exuberantly carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid

Category

19th Century European George III Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique American Applewood Chippendale Chest
Rare Antique American Applewood Chippendale Chest

Rare Antique American Applewood Chippendale Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fine late 18th/ Early 19th Century American Chippendale Two-Over-Three Chest with excellent form

Category

Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century
Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century

Walnut Chippendale Chest, Pennsylvania, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A Chippendale walnut chest of drawers, Philadelphia, 1765-1780. Rectangular top above a

Category

Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Boho Chippendale Chest of Drawers
Vintage Boho Chippendale Chest of Drawers

Vintage Boho Chippendale Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

wooden chest of drawers. Channeling the charm of an English country manor, this piece is crafted from

Category

Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest

18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

A Massachusetts Chippendale period 18th century cherry chest-on-chest. In two parts, the swan's

Category

Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Chestnut

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

One of the finest quality Antique English Geo. III period inlaid figured mahogany Chippendale style

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century Pine Chippendale Chest
19th Century Pine Chippendale Chest

19th Century Pine Chippendale Chest

Located in Acton, MA

19th Century Pine Chest in the Chippendale style. Signed in the top drawers by the maker, the four

Category

Mid-19th Century North American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Pine

19th Century Antique Chippendale Chest of Drawers, Burl Wood, USA
19th Century Antique Chippendale Chest of Drawers, Burl Wood, USA

19th Century Antique Chippendale Chest of Drawers, Burl Wood, USA

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Chippendale style three drawer commode. Wonderful antique three drawer chest with hand

Category

19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Burl

New York Chippendale Straight Front Chest of Drawers
New York Chippendale Straight Front Chest of Drawers

New York Chippendale Straight Front Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Chippendale Chest of Drawers New York Circa 1765 Primary Wood: Mahogany Secondary Woods

Category

1770s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Poplar, Pine

Early American Chippendale Period Maple Chest of Drawers
Early American Chippendale Period Maple Chest of Drawers

Early American Chippendale Period Maple Chest of Drawers

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early American Chippendale period maple chest of drawers Wonderful 18th century early American

Category

Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Maple

Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers
Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers

Small Chippendale period mahogany Chest of Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Folkestone, GB

A fine quality late 18th century chest of drawers of small size, with moulded edge caddy-top above

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest

George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine chest in figured mahogany of an original colour and

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Comfortable Chest of Drawers in Chippendale Style
Comfortable Chest of Drawers in Chippendale Style

Comfortable Chest of Drawers in Chippendale Style

By Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas

Comfortable chest of drawers in Chippendale style A rare combination of excellent quality, the

Category

1860s British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser
Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser

Antique 1880s Tiger Maple Chippendale Style Bachelor Chest Drawers Dresser

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Chippendale style antique solid tiger maple chest of drawers on tall bracket shape legs. Dovetailed

Category

19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Maple

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers
Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Six Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Middleburg, VA

Mid-18th Century Chippendale mahogany chest of drawers with six drawers. Molded rectangular top

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest
Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest

Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Antique Solid Mahogany 3 Drawers Antique Chippendale Style Dresser Chest

Category

19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Blanket Chest
Chippendale Blanket Chest

Chippendale Blanket Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A great example of a large Pine six board 18th century Chippendale blanket chest. This piece has an

Category

18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Pine

FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS
FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

FiNE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1770 THOMAS CHIPPENDALE WALNUT CHEST OF DRAWERS

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

George III English Thomas Chippendale period hand carved Gentleman's dressing table chest of drawers

Category

1770s English George III Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Walnut

LARGE FiNE ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE SHERATON REVIVAL HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS
LARGE FiNE ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE SHERATON REVIVAL HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS

LARGE FiNE ANTIQUE THOMAS CHIPPENDALE SHERATON REVIVAL HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

-1880 oversized mahogany chest of drawers with Thomas Chippendale cluster column pillars and Sheraton

Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Hardwood

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare 18th-century serpentine chest of drawers was crafted in the style of the iconic Thomas

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest
18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest

18th Century Chippendale Mule / Blanket Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very fine example of an early to mid 18th century New England Chippendale Mule or Blanket Chest

Category

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Pine

Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Chippendale Mahogany Bachelors Chest

Located in Asheville, NC

, original bracket feet. Nice Chippendale brasses with brass key escutcheons.

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A very fine 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Thomas Chippendale

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock
English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock

English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in North Salem, NY

The unique and handsome English-made Wood & Hogan Chippendale style serpentine front commode on

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale
Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale

Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Chippendale

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

George III small mahogany chest of drawers with original plate handles and brushing slide, the

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765
Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765

Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional And Rare Design English Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy, Or Chest On

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760
English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

English Georgian Mahogany 'Pedestal' Form Bachelor's Chest, circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A fine English circa 1760 Chippendale style mahogany bachelor's chest of uncommon 'pedestal' form

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

Thrilled to find this piece! An exceptional 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest Of Drawers
English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest Of Drawers

English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest Of Drawers

Located in Kent, Dover

A finely proportioned English George III Chippendale period chest of drawers in mahogany. With a

Category

1790s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Fine Small Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine quality small-sized Chippendale-period Cuban mahogany chest of drawers. Late-George II

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers
Antique Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers

Antique Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany straight front Chest having moulded edge top above 2

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers
Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers

Vintage Miniature Chippendale Bombay Chest of Drawers

By B. Altman and Company 1

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Beautiful miniature chest of drawers in the Chippendale Bombay styling. Terrific lines and

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90
English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90

English Chippendale Style Chest, Ca. 1770-90

Located in Bridgeport, CT

18th Century Chippendale four drawer Chest for restoration. Mahogany chest of drawers having a fine

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest

American Chippendale Mahogany Chest

Located in Queens, NY

American Chippendale style mahogany chest on chest cabinet with 7 drawers below 3 shell carved

Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Fine English Banded Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest
Fine English Banded Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest

Fine English Banded Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fine quality English chest of drawers with two short over two long drawers, brass drop pulls with

Category

19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest Of Drawers
18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality 18th Century, Georgian, Chippendale Period, Mahogany Chest, Having Very Well

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1810
English Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1810

English Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany graduated five drawer chest with original brasses and terminating on

Category

19th Century British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

1940s English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers
1940s English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

1940s English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

English Chippendale Mahogany Commode Chest of Drawers. Features 4 large drawers functioning to

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Old American Mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale Style Chest on Chest

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Superb quality old American mahogany "New England Block Front" Chippendale style chest on chest

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest, England, Circa 1760
Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest, England, Circa 1760

Mid 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Chest, England, Circa 1760

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very good quality mid 18th century chippendale period Georgian Mahogany chest, having well

Category

Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand
18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

A late 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest on stand. In remarkable antique

Category

Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Antique Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Chest in Chippendale Style
Fine Antique Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Chest in Chippendale Style

Fine Antique Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Chest in Chippendale Style

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly noteworthy Tall Antique Mahogany Chest with fine form, dove-tail drawer construction

Category

19th Century Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers
American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers

American Late 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Graduated Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

American Chippendale walnut graduated chest of drawers with stunning early brass pulls and

Category

Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Walnut

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine reverse-serpentine (also known as "Oxbow") chest of drawers from the Chippendale period

Category

18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Chippendale Softwood Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges C1830
Antique Chippendale Softwood Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges C1830

Antique Chippendale Softwood Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges C1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Chippendale blanket chest offers soft wood construction with lift top having iron strap

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Softwood

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer

18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest with Desk Drawer

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example an English Chippendale four drawer mahogany chest with a rectangular top with molded

Category

18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in

Category

Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Located in Dayton, OH

An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular

Category

Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Chest

Materials

Brass

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Antique Chippendale Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique chippendale chest for your home. Each antique chippendale chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are many kinds of the antique chippendale chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique chippendale chest, those designed in Georgian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Antique Chippendale Chest?

The average selling price for an antique chippendale chest at 1stDibs is $4,350, while they’re typically $849 on the low end and $18,160 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Antique Chippendale Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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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.