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19th Century French Empire Tall Commode Linen Chest
19th Century French Empire Tall Commode Linen Chest

19th Century French Empire Tall Commode Linen Chest

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An elegant French semainier or tall chest of having rosewood veneer with marble top, featuring a

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19th Century French Empire Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer
Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer

Antique Chinese Dragon Tibetan Polychrome Painted Trunk Linen Chest Coffer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, highly decorative, Antique Tibetan, Polychrome painted trunk depicting Dragons This is a very good looking and well m...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Wood

A large flemish 18th century oak chest
A large flemish 18th century oak chest

A large flemish 18th century oak chest

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

A very large flemish 18th century oak linen chest This can be used for general storage

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18th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk
18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk

18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

. This can also be used as a toy chest, games chest, linen chest, etc. The chest measures 33" wide x

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Late 18th Century British Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Pine

English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

English George III mahogany chest on chest, the horizontal crest with dentil molding surmounting a

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1880s English George III Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Burled Walnut Veneer Chest on Chest
Early 19th Century Burled Walnut Veneer Chest on Chest

Early 19th Century Burled Walnut Veneer Chest on Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Burled walnut veneer chest on chest, early 19th century, having a molded crest above two over six

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1830s Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Victorian Pine Military Campaign Blanket Box Chest Trunk Coffee Table
Antique Victorian Pine Military Campaign Blanket Box Chest Trunk Coffee Table

Antique Victorian Pine Military Campaign Blanket Box Chest Trunk Coffee Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, made as a campaign linen chest but works best as a coffee table, I can have a lovely glass top made for

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England
18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England

18th Century George I Walnut Tallboy Chest-on-Stand, England

Located in Houston, TX

A superb early 18th-century George I walnut "tallboy" chest-on-stand, featuring exquisite oyster

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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Walnut

18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand
18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand

18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on Exceptional Carved Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

‘Blanket/Linen’ Chests of that period, this ‘Chest’, would have been used for storing silver and probably

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Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Italian Trunks Upholstered in Antique White Linen
Pair of Italian Trunks Upholstered in Antique White Linen

Pair of Italian Trunks Upholstered in Antique White Linen

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of Italian trunks upholstered in antique white linen.

Category

Early 1800s Italian Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Linen, Wood

Vintage Primitive Blanket Chest
Vintage Primitive Blanket Chest

Vintage Primitive Blanket Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

for storing blankets, linens, or keepsakes, this chest adds a warm, farmhouse touch to any space. Its

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Late 19th Century American Bohemian Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood
Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood

Set of Four Antique Chinese Chests, Lacquered Leather 'Vellum' and Wood

Located in Peabody, MA

of 19th century lacquered leather (vellum) linen chests of subtly varied hue. As displayed

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

19th century blanket chest
19th century blanket chest

19th century blanket chest

$710Sale Price|75% Off

19th century blanket chest

By Societé anonyme francaise

Located in TARBES, FR

statutes in November 1595. Most often in the form of a chest-bench or chest-chest in which linen or

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Late 19th Century French Campaign Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Oak

ANTiQUE FRENCH CIRCA 1880 ORIGINAL EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY FLORAL LINEN TRUNK
ANTiQUE FRENCH CIRCA 1880 ORIGINAL EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY FLORAL LINEN TRUNK

ANTiQUE FRENCH CIRCA 1880 ORIGINAL EMBROIDERED UPHOLSTERY FLORAL LINEN TRUNK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, original French circa 1880 fully embroidered linen trunk or chest Please note the delivery fee listed is

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1880s French High Victorian Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

Located in Houston, TX

is in beautiful original condition and full of character. A great storage chest blankets, linens

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Walnut

HUGE ANTIQUE 1631 DATED HAND CARVED OAK DANISH WEDDING DOWRY LiNEN TRUNK COFFER
HUGE ANTIQUE 1631 DATED HAND CARVED OAK DANISH WEDDING DOWRY LiNEN TRUNK COFFER

HUGE ANTIQUE 1631 DATED HAND CARVED OAK DANISH WEDDING DOWRY LiNEN TRUNK COFFER

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Antique hand carved solid Danish Oak trunk or coffer which is dated 1631 Please ...

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1630s Dutch Charles II Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Oak

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

red toned interior, perfect to receive linens or blankets. The chest is flanked with lateral C-scroll

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Brass

Late Qing Dynasty Pine Chest with Brass Hardware and Bracket Feet
Late Qing Dynasty Pine Chest with Brass Hardware and Bracket Feet

Late Qing Dynasty Pine Chest with Brass Hardware and Bracket Feet

Located in Yonkers, NY

reveal an interior convenient to store any item such as blankets and linens. The chest showcases a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Brass

Regence period Walnut Provencal "Linen-fold" Commode, c. 1720
Regence period Walnut Provencal "Linen-fold" Commode, c. 1720

Regence period Walnut Provencal "Linen-fold" Commode, c. 1720

Located in Atlanta, GA

serpentine 'linen-fold' design. Dating from the mid-1700s, and Provencal French in origin. The two sliding

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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Brass

Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin
Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin

Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in London, GB

A large Gothic Revival oak blanket chest or linen trunk with deeply carved linenfold decoration to

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Early 1900s British Gothic Revival Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Oak

Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests

Pair of English 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Carved Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

clothes, linens, or cherished items. These chests celebrate the rich heritage of English furniture design

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19th Century English Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak

Chinese Lattice Catbox Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Lattice Catbox Cabinet, c. 1850

Chinese Lattice Catbox Cabinet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

inside. Ideal today as a bookcase or linen chest, the small cabinet brings timeworn texture to its

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Elm

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard

Located in Folkestone, GB

A rare and unusual small 18th century mahogany tallboy consisting of a chest of drawers above a two

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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Boston Civil War Era Leather Brass Travel Trunk
Boston Civil War Era Leather Brass Travel Trunk

Boston Civil War Era Leather Brass Travel Trunk

Located in Fraser, MI

. Brass Lock marked 1864. Brass Rivets on top. Iron wheels at corner. Wood Slats at bottom. Linen Lined

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1860s Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Brass

Reddish Brown Leather Bound Trunk or Coffee Table with Brass Hardware
Reddish Brown Leather Bound Trunk or Coffee Table with Brass Hardware

Reddish Brown Leather Bound Trunk or Coffee Table with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

and functional piece of home decor. Imagine it at the foot of a bed, serving as a unique blanket chest

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden Blanket Chest
19th Century French Wooden Blanket Chest

19th Century French Wooden Blanket Chest

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French Wooden Blanket Chest reflects the utilitarian beauty of rural

Category

19th Century French Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Wood

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

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1890s American Georgian Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Brass

English 17th Century Joined Oak Linenfold Coffer, Stuart Period
English 17th Century Joined Oak Linenfold Coffer, Stuart Period

English 17th Century Joined Oak Linenfold Coffer, Stuart Period

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An English 17th Century joined oak linen-fold coffer, the chest with a paneled hinged top above a

Category

17th Century English Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Oak

Early 17th Century Italian Red Silk Casket or Box on Stand
Early 17th Century Italian Red Silk Casket or Box on Stand

Early 17th Century Italian Red Silk Casket or Box on Stand

Located in Milford, NH

metallic tape, and later linen. The chest is supported by a custom molded edge stand with barley twist legs

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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Linen Chests
Pair of Louis XVI Linen Chests

Pair of Louis XVI Linen Chests

Unavailable|$7,500 / set

Pair of Louis XVI Linen Chests

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Superb pair of bronze mounted French Semainiers in the style of Louis XVI featuring the original cream with brown breccia marble tops above kingwood inlaid drawers. The seven drawers...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Marble

Linen Chest
Linen Chest

Linen Chest

Unavailable|$8,400

Linen Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Decoupage on black painted wood

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19th Century American Antique Linen Chest

English George III Oak Chest-on-Chest
English George III Oak Chest-on-Chest

English George III Oak Chest-on-Chest

Located in Seattle, WA

Meant for storing clothes and linen chest-on-chests became popular by the early eighteenth century

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Linen Chest

George III Exotic Wood Banded Chest
George III Exotic Wood Banded Chest

George III Exotic Wood Banded Chest

Located in Mobile, AL

, which features an almost three inch wide banding of exotic wood. Great as a silver or linen chest, this

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Linen Chest

Early 19th C Swedish Cupboard on Chest
Early 19th C Swedish Cupboard on Chest

Early 19th C Swedish Cupboard on Chest

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A superb and unusual pine cupboard in two parts. Chest of drawers to the base, and a two door

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19th Century Swedish Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Pine

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts
Mid-18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts

Located in Tring, GB

A stately and rather rare George II period mahogany tallboy chest on press. An absolutely super

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Mid-18th Century George II Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts

Located in Tring, GB

A stately and rather rare George II period mahogany tallboy chest on press. An absolutely super

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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Anglo-Indian Campaign Mirrored Door Cupboard on Five-Drawer Chest
Anglo-Indian Campaign Mirrored Door Cupboard on Five-Drawer Chest

Anglo-Indian Campaign Mirrored Door Cupboard on Five-Drawer Chest

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century Anglo-Indian mirrored door cupboard on five-drawer chest having sunburst carved fronts

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1850s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Brass

Stately and Rather Rare George II Period Mahogany Chest on Press
Stately and Rather Rare George II Period Mahogany Chest on Press

Stately and Rather Rare George II Period Mahogany Chest on Press

Located in London, GB

An absolutely super example of mid 18th century design and cabinetmaking. The dentilled cornice crowns the top section of drawers with wonderful Chinese Rococo mounts, framed by mou...

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Linen Chest

Signed Original Period Charles II Oak Mule Chest c. 1665
Signed Original Period Charles II Oak Mule Chest c. 1665

Signed Original Period Charles II Oak Mule Chest c. 1665

Located in Heathfield, GB

lovely as a linen chest at the end of a bed or a hall chest for shoes etc. Marks, dings, scuffs and

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17th Century Charles II Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Oak

Butlers Desk / Linen Press
Butlers Desk / Linen Press

Butlers Desk / Linen Press

Unavailable|$2,200

Butlers Desk / Linen Press

Located in Cloverdale, IN

lower compartment features 3 linen drawers with contrasting maple veneer. Finishing off this unique item

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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Linen Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Linen Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique linen chest you’re looking for. Each antique linen chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. There are many kinds of the antique linen chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique linen chest, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique linen chest over the years, but those crafted by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Shaw Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Linen Chest?

Prices for an antique linen chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $885 and can go as high as $204,166, while the average can fetch as much as $3,335.

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 Linen 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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