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Antique Map Chest

Antique Pine, Iron and Brass Map or Utility Chest
Antique Pine, Iron and Brass Map or Utility Chest

Antique Pine, Iron and Brass Map or Utility Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

Eraly American pine, iron and brass map or utility chest with leather handles. Nice and rich patina

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Map Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Mahogany and Pine Five Drawer Map Plan Chest of Drawers Dresser
Mahogany and Pine Five Drawer Map Plan Chest of Drawers Dresser

Mahogany and Pine Five Drawer Map Plan Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Atlanta, GA

dividers to partition parts of each long drawer. There are no dividers included. This map chest features

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Map Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Cabin or Map Table
Cabin or Map Table

Cabin or Map Table

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H 30.5 in W 19 in D 39 in

Cabin or Map Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

This Georgian, mahogany Cabin or Map Table is unlike any other we have seen before. Like a campaign

Category

Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Map Chest

Materials

Mahogany

HAMILTON & CO Tea Caddy

HAMILTON & CO Tea Caddy

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H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in

HAMILTON & CO Tea Caddy

Located in Greenwich, CT

A colonial silver tea caddy, designed as a replica model of a tea Chest, with the map of India

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Map Chest

Materials

Sterling Silver

Map Chest or Architect's Cabinet
Map Chest or Architect's Cabinet

Map Chest or Architect's Cabinet

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H 35 in W 49.5 in D 38 in

Map Chest or Architect's Cabinet

Located in Baltimore, MD

A fine example of a late 19th century two door map chest featuring six full-length and depth

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19th Century Austrian Antique Map Chest

Antique Map Chest or Art Cabinet
Antique Map Chest or Art Cabinet

Antique Map Chest or Art Cabinet

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H 55.5 in W 47 in D 32 in

Antique Map Chest or Art Cabinet

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A fantastic oak and maple map chest. Tag says made by maintenance Dept, Dept of Education. A unique

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Map Chest

Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters
Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters

Antique Oak Plans Map Chest Coffee Table with Zinc Top with 4 Wooden Casters

Located in London, England

A very handsome antique oak plan or map chest which has been converted into a low coffee table with

Category

Mid-19th Century British Industrial Antique Map Chest

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Industrial Style Mulit Drawer Map or Document Chest
Late 19th Century French Industrial Style Mulit Drawer Map or Document Chest

Late 19th Century French Industrial Style Mulit Drawer Map or Document Chest

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Tall French oak ‘industrial’ style multi-drawer document or map chest with thirty four shallow

Category

Early 1900s Industrial Antique Map Chest

Materials

Oak

Mahogany and Teak Campaign Cabin Map Table/Chest, English, circa 1800
Mahogany and Teak Campaign Cabin Map Table/Chest, English, circa 1800

Mahogany and Teak Campaign Cabin Map Table/Chest, English, circa 1800

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Mahogany and teak campaign cabin map table/chest. English, early 19th century. The 3 slightly

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Map Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5-Drawer Map Cabinet C1910
Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5-Drawer Map Cabinet C1910

Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5-Drawer Map Cabinet C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Architectural Arts & Crafts Oak 5 Drawer Map Cabinet With Brass Hardware C1920 Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Map Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Architect's Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top
Antique Architect's Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top

Antique Architect's Blueprint Cabinet or Map Flat File with Drafting Table Top

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts walnut architect's blueprint or map flat file cabinet

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Map Chest

Materials

Walnut

Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire
Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire

Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire

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H 35 in W 125.5 in L 35 in

Imperial Map Desk of the Habsburg Empire

Located in New Orleans, LA

carved and gilt moldings and capitals, all in exceptional condition. Unlike most map chests whose

Category

19th Century Austrian Other Antique Map Chest

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut, Wood

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Map Chest
19th Century Mahogany Campaign Map Chest

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Map Chest

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H 36 in W 49.5 in D 36 in

19th Century Mahogany Campaign Map Chest

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

19th century mahogany Campaign map chest. This was built in two parts with square and fitted brass

Category

19th Century English Antique Map Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique British Campaign Map Chest Coffee Table in Mahogany with Leather Top
Antique British Campaign Map Chest Coffee Table in Mahogany with Leather Top

Antique British Campaign Map Chest Coffee Table in Mahogany with Leather Top

Located in Peabody, MA

An antique British map chest coffee table in solid mahogany with leather top, circa late 19th-early

Category

Early 20th Century British Campaign Antique Map Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Country Store 36 Drawer Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920
Antique Country Store 36 Drawer Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920

Antique Country Store 36 Drawer Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Store 36-Drawer Paneled Oak File or Map Cabinet C1920 Measures - 53.75"h x 51"w x 18"d

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Map Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Three Drawer Commode with Bronze 'Fist' Drawer Pulls
19th Century Three Drawer Commode with Bronze 'Fist' Drawer Pulls

19th Century Three Drawer Commode with Bronze 'Fist' Drawer Pulls

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

important paperwork or maps. This handsome chest rests on four gently tapering square legs, with lots of eye

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Map Chest

Materials

Bronze

map chest
map chest

map chest

Located in Miami, FL

Map chest with leather top that is adjustable

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Map Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Map Chest

Antique Map Chest

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H 41 in W 41 in D 22 in

Antique Map Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Map Chest

Category

19th Century English Antique Map Chest

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oak Map Chest
Vintage Oak Map Chest

Vintage Oak Map Chest

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H 37 in W 40.5 in D 22 in

Vintage Oak Map Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Handsome pale oak map chest with bin pull handles

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Map Chest

Materials

Brass

British Colonial Map Chest
British Colonial Map Chest

British Colonial Map Chest

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H 54 in W 40 in D 23.5 in

British Colonial Map Chest

Located in Richmond, CA

British colonial map chest made of solid teak with brass corner braces and brass finger pulls. Can

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Map Chest

Materials

Brass

Rustic Vintage English Map Chest
Rustic Vintage English Map Chest

Rustic Vintage English Map Chest

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H 40 in W 30 in D 17.5 in

Rustic Vintage English Map Chest

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

a vintage map chest in pine with a nice rustic patina

Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Map Chest

British Colonial Teak Map Chest
British Colonial Teak Map Chest

British Colonial Teak Map Chest

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H 54 in W 40 in D 23.5 in

British Colonial Teak Map Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

British colonial map chest made of solid teak with brass corner braces and brass finger pulls. Can

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Map Chest

Materials

Brass

Large Gustavian Map Chest, c. 1820
Large Gustavian Map Chest, c. 1820

Large Gustavian Map Chest, c. 1820

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H 42 in W 58.25 in D 28 in

Large Gustavian Map Chest, c. 1820

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a huge chest from sweden with 5 shelves that seamlessly pull in & out. original key included.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Map Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser Oak Victorian, 19th Century
Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser Oak Victorian, 19th Century

Antique Campaign Chest of Drawers Dresser Oak Victorian, 19th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A beautiful antique Victorian Campaign style solid oak map chest of drawers, the rectangular top

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Map Chest

Materials

Oak

19th C English Campaign Mahogany Chest
19th C English Campaign Mahogany Chest

19th C English Campaign Mahogany Chest

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H 51 in W 35.25 in D 23.5 in

19th C English Campaign Mahogany Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

This map chest was made in England during the early-19th century, circa 1820. This piece is an

Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Map Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Harbour Masters Map Drawers
Harbour Masters Map Drawers

Harbour Masters Map Drawers

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H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 19.3 in

Harbour Masters Map Drawers

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A Superb bank of drawers, by repute made for the Harbour Master of Holyhead Port, North Wales. Mahogany with ebonised skirt and bun feet, all original cabinet furniture and some comp...

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Map Chest

Materials

Mahogany

American Oak Map or Architect's Chest
American Oak Map or Architect's Chest

American Oak Map or Architect's Chest

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H 40 in W 50 in D 31.25 in

American Oak Map or Architect's Chest

Located in Bridport, CT

American Large Oak Architects Flat File/Map Chest. For maps, architects blueprints or ocean charts

Category

1920s American Antique Map Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Military Chest

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

store maps and stationery. The chest is made of teak, which has many traits that would protect the

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Campaign Antique Map Chest

Materials

Teak

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Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk
Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

$3,253

H 14 in W 31.5 in D 15 in

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Mid 19th Century Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk, Of Rare Small Proportions, Having Well Figured Lift Up Lid Enclosing Storage Space, Original Brass Bound Decoratio...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Map Chest

Materials

Other

1900s French Wooden Trunk
1900s French Wooden Trunk

1900s French Wooden Trunk

$795

H 13.4 in W 45.3 in D 25.2 in

1900s French Wooden Trunk

Located in High Point, NC

Explore the elegance and historical charm of this 1900s French Wooden Trunk, a quintessential piece from the turn of the century that combines functionality with timeless style. This...

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Map Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk
Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk

Antique 19th Century Primitive Painted Pine Petite Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Charleston, SC

Antique 19th century primitive pine farmhouse blanket / hope chest or toy storage trunk. Made of pine featuring rectangular form painted red exterior, hand dovetailing, forged iron h...

Category

Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Map Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Antique Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk

Antique Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Oak (possibly walnut) Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, copper and brass decorative mount...

Category

Early 1900s Islamic Antique Map Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden Trunk
19th Century French Wooden Trunk

19th Century French Wooden Trunk

$995

H 23 in W 39 in D 20.3 in

19th Century French Wooden Trunk

Located in High Point, NC

Step back in time with this authentic 19th-century French wooden trunk, a captivating piece that brings history and character to your home decor. This vintage trunk is crafted from s...

Category

19th Century French Antique Map Chest

Materials

Wood

19th C. Refurbished and ReUpholstered Dome Top Metal & Wood Bound Blanket Chest
19th C. Refurbished and ReUpholstered Dome Top Metal & Wood Bound Blanket Chest

19th C. Refurbished and ReUpholstered Dome Top Metal & Wood Bound Blanket Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

A 19th Century refurbished and ReUpholstered dome top Metal and wood bound blanket chest in American Colonial style. Measures 33" in width, 18.5" in depth and 26" in height.

Category

Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Map Chest

Materials

Metal

Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Early American Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 30" in width, 16" in depth and stands 17.5" tall.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Map Chest

Materials

Metal

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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.

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