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Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s

Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s

Located in Bozeman, MT

Fine early 20th century Swedish modern gentleman's chest of drawers in birch, with nine drawers and

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman's chest
Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman's chest

Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman's chest

Located in Ipswich, GB

Excellent quality antique George III mahogany gentleman's chest, having a quality antique George

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Chiffonier or Gentleman's Chest
18th Century French Louis XVI Chiffonier or Gentleman's Chest

18th Century French Louis XVI Chiffonier or Gentleman's Chest

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 18th century French Louis XVI Period marble top chiffonier, or gentleman's chest, made of

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest
Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest

Vintage Boho 19th Century Gentleman’s Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional antique tall chest embodies the streamlined elegance of the Biedermeier style

Category

Early 19th Century American Biedermeier Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Baltimore, MD

What a handsome chest of drawers! The two-tiered case has two overlay drawers in the top gallery

Category

Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Pine

Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers
Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers

Scottish Pine Gentleman's Chest of Six Drawers

Located in Baltimore, MD

What a handsome chest of drawers! It’s a long time since we last offered a Scottish chest of

Category

Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest
19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest

19th Century French Louis XV Style Chiffonier or Tall Chest

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine early 19th century Louis XV style French marquetry chiffonier, or tall gentleman's chest

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Louis XVI Oak Bachelors Chest c. Late 18th Century
Antique Louis XVI Oak Bachelors Chest c. Late 18th Century

Antique Louis XVI Oak Bachelors Chest c. Late 18th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

-mounted brass carrying handles hint at its original use as a portable or standalone gentleman’s chest. It

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Oak

Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide
Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide

Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide

Located in Chicago, IL

-quality wood. This Circa 1760 chest is crafted entirely from mahogany, featuring three graduated drawers

Category

Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Gentleman's Vanity Chest
19th Century English Gentleman's Vanity Chest

19th Century English Gentleman's Vanity Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

gentleman's accessories. Operable drawers for storage. Excellent condition. With the chest opened, the full

Category

19th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press with

Category

1890s American Georgian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a fine quality Regency mahogany dressing chest. Having a single drawer to the top

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand
George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Altrincham, GB

George III Satinwood and Mahogany Gentleman's Wash Stand of Sheraton Design and Superb Quality

Category

Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi
16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

16/1700s Primitive Antique Trunk / Treasure Chest, Rustic, Oak, Wabi Sabi

Located in Skien, NO

interiors. Whether placed in a living space, gentleman’s office, or library, this chest becomes an instant

Category

17th Century Norwegian Baroque Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Iron, Brass

18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest
18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest

18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th century Irish George III period serpentine fronted chest of drawers. This gentleman

Category

1780s Irish George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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 Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian
Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

Antique Gentleman's Nightstand, English, Bedside Chest of Drawers, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique gentleman's nightstand. An English, mahogany bedside chest of drawers, dating to

Category

Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Block Front Highboy Dresser
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Block Front Highboy Dresser

Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Block Front Highboy Dresser

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Dresser Gentleman's Chest Early 1900s. Approximate Measurements in Inches 55" high at back 37" wide 20

Category

Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest
Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest

Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Gentleman’s Cabinet on Chest

Located in Cheshire, GB

Fine 18th century George III period mahogany gentleman’s cabinet on chest with inlaid swan neck

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Wood

C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County
C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County

C. 1850 American Domed Leather Document or Valise Box, - Worcester County

Located in Atlanta, GA

between a gentleman’s portable document chest and a compact traveling case. Centered on the lid is a hand

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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Bow Front Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Edwardian Bow Front Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Edwardian Bow Front Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handsome mahogany gentleman's chest of drawers. Bookmatch mahogany veneer with crossbanding on

Category

19th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century George II mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers
18th Century George II mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers

18th Century George II mahogany Gentleman's chest of drawers

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Fine quality George II mahogany Gentleman's dressing chest circa 1750 . The chest has a fully

Category

1750s English Chippendale Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

A Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from early 19 century
A Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from early 19 century

A Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from early 19 century

Located in Brussels, BE

A Biedermeier Gentlemans Chest of Drawers in wallnut veneer and two colums with ebonized ends.

Category

19th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780
English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780

English Antique Georgian Mahogany Eight-Drawer Chest, circa 1780

Located in Sheffield, MA

Georgian mahogany gentleman’s chest of eight drawers with brass swan’s neck handles, on a plinth

Category

Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III
Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III

Gentleman's Dressing Chest George III

Located in Houston, TX

Top is a hinged lid over a fitted interior - compartments with lids on some, mirror with ratchet-back stand. Above a pull-out Writing surface and various drawers fitted for washing, ...

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Quality Serpentine Shaped Satinwood Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Superb Quality Serpentine Shaped Satinwood Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Superb Quality Serpentine Shaped Satinwood Gentleman's Dressing Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

A late 18th century (circa 1790) superb quality serpentine shaped satinwood gentleman's dressing

Category

Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Gentleman’s Dressing Vanity
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Gentleman’s Dressing Vanity

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Gentleman’s Dressing Vanity

Located in East Hampton, NY

Mid to late 19th century French Provincial faux bamboo pitch pine and bird's eye maple gentleman

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Gentlemans Keepsake Box or Dressing Chest
Gentlemans Keepsake Box or Dressing Chest

Gentlemans Keepsake Box or Dressing Chest

Located in Culver City, CA

This is a good example of times gone by when a gentleman had time to dress in a more leisurely pace

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

English Gentlemans Chest
English Gentlemans Chest

English Gentlemans Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany gentlemans chest with leather top brushing slide, original brasses

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Tall Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage eight drawer gentleman's chest with a pierced brass rail and marble top.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Marble

c.1860 English Gentleman's Chest
c.1860 English Gentleman's Chest

c.1860 English Gentleman's Chest

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique English gentleman's chest in pine with two drawers over three graduated drawers, all with

Category

19th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Gentleman's Chest and Hidden Safe
Antique Gentleman's Chest and Hidden Safe

Antique Gentleman's Chest and Hidden Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Gentleman's Chest with Hidden Safe

Category

19th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

Rare Simmons Brushed Steel Gentleman’s Chest
Rare Simmons Brushed Steel Gentleman’s Chest

Rare Simmons Brushed Steel Gentleman’s Chest

By Simmons Company Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare, 1920's, brushed steel, gentleman’s chest by Simmons And Company offers hidden multiple

Category

1920s North American Industrial Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Steel

Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century
Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century

Mahogany Gentleman’s Chest, Late 19th century

Located in San Marino, CA

Mahogany bow-front gentleman’s chest of drawers with two short drawers over four long drawers

Category

19th Century Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Exceptional Syrian Gentlemans Chest of Drawers
Exceptional Syrian Gentlemans Chest of Drawers

Exceptional Syrian Gentlemans Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A fine and important antique Syrian gentleman's chest of drawers, made in hardwood and intensely

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Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Gentlemans Chest

Very Fine George III Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
Very Fine George III Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Very Fine George III Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very fine George III gentleman's chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows. The chest in highly

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

c.1840 American Empire Crotch Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
c.1840 American Empire Crotch Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

c.1840 American Empire Crotch Mahogany Gentleman's Chest

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

. Breathtaking crotch mahogany 3 over 4 gentleman's chest with highly decorated pillars ending in large paw feet

Category

19th Century American Antique Gentlemans Chest

Rococo Gentleman's Chest
Rococo Gentleman's Chest

Rococo Gentleman's Chest

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

An outstanding Louis XV-style walnut chest of drawers. The red marble top rests above a frieze

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Walnut

c.1870 English Mahogany Bow Front Gentleman's Chest
c.1870 English Mahogany Bow Front Gentleman's Chest

c.1870 English Mahogany Bow Front Gentleman's Chest

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Extraordinary English mahogany banded bow front 2 over 3 gentleman's chest with superbly hand

Category

19th Century English Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Early Herman Miller Burled Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1920s
Early Herman Miller Burled Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1920s

Early Herman Miller Burled Walnut Gentleman's Chest, circa 1920s

By Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

An extremely rare and exceptional walnut gentleman's chest from "The All Walnut Line" by Herman

Category

1920s American Jacobean Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tall Mahogany Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

Located in Birmingham, AL

A handsome early 19th century French Louis XVI style chiffonier or tall gentleman's chest, circa

Category

1810s French Louis XVI Antique Gentlemans Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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Antique Gentlemans Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique gentlemans chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every antique gentlemans chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique gentlemans chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique gentlemans chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Antique Gentlemans Chest?

Prices for an antique gentlemans chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $817 and can go as high as $25,861, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.

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.

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 Antique Gentlemans Chest
  • 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 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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