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Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet
Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 52 in W 37.5 in D 22.5 in

Antique Quarterswan Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Ice Box Refrigerator Bar Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Ice Chest sold by Belknap Hardware circa 1919. Made quartersawn oak with a stout

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Gibson Refrigerator Co. Small Oak Icebox Ice Chest
Antique Gibson Refrigerator Co. Small Oak Icebox Ice Chest

Antique Gibson Refrigerator Co. Small Oak Icebox Ice Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Gibson Refrigerator Co. small oak icebox ice chest. Item features solid wood construction

Category

20th Century American Primitive Cabinets

Materials

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Antique Gibson Refrigerator Co. Victorian Small Oak Wood Icebox Ice Chest
Antique Gibson Refrigerator Co. Victorian Small Oak Wood Icebox Ice Chest

Antique Gibson Refrigerator Co. Victorian Small Oak Wood Icebox Ice Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Gibson Refrigerator Co. Small Oak Wood Victorian Icebox Ice Chest. Item features solid wood

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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Antique Oak Wood Belding Hall Century Refrigerator Narrow Ice Box Chest
Antique Oak Wood Belding Hall Century Refrigerator Narrow Ice Box Chest

Antique Oak Wood Belding Hall Century Refrigerator Narrow Ice Box Chest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Oak Wood Belding Hall Century Refrigerator Narrow Ice Box Chest. Circa Early 1900s

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Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Simmons Hardware Co White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Chest Refrigerator
Antique Simmons Hardware Co White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Chest Refrigerator

Antique Simmons Hardware Co White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Chest Refrigerator

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Simmons Hardware Co White Clad Oak Wood Ice Box Chest Refrigerator. Circa Early 1900s

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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Cabinets

Materials

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Rustic Antique Pine Ice Chest
Rustic Antique Pine Ice Chest

Rustic Antique Pine Ice Chest

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H 33.25 in W 39.5 in D 20.25 in

Rustic Antique Pine Ice Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A well-constructed pine chest with a lift- up panel on top to reveal a tin lined removable bin

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Antique 19th Century Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Tin

Antique Mountaineering Porters Wooden Tea Chest & Ice Axe, John Baird Tyson, OBE
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Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Kanjiroba mountaineering porters tea chest & ice axe, John B. Tyson. The metal bound wooden chest

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Antique Pine Ice Chest
Antique Pine Ice Chest

Antique Pine Ice Chest

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H 38 in W 29.5 in D 22 in

Antique Pine Ice Chest

By Boross Testverek

Located in Millwood, VA

This original antique pine ice chest from Budapest, Hungary, retains beautiful hardware . Behind

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Dry Bars

Materials

Tin

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Antique Ice Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique ice chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique ice chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique ice chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique ice chest bearing Arts and Crafts or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique ice chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Dominick & Haff and Gorham Manufacturing Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Ice Chest?

The average selling price for an antique ice chest at 1stDibs is $7,228, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $124,500 for the highest priced.

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 Ice 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique ice boxes can be worth up to $2,000 - $3,000. Depending on its condition, an antique ice box can be a highly coveted item.
  • 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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