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Portuguese Rosewood Chest with Two Drawers, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE ROSEWOOD CHEST WITH TWO DRAWERS 17th century Portuguese from the 17th century, in
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17th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Portuguese Rosewood Chest with Two Drawers, 17th Century
Portuguese Rosewood Chest with Two Drawers, 17th Century
$4,105 / item
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 22.84 in
British Colonial Rosewood Chest of Drawers w/ Egg-n-Dart Trim, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A British Colonial rosewood chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique chest from
Category

Early 20th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Elegant Large Rosewood Chest and Mother of Pearl End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant large rosewood chest and mother of pearl end 19th century. Spectacular and elegant
Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Early 19th Century Portuguese Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully carved solid rosewood three-drawer commode / chest of drawers. Having original hardware
Category

Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Dutch Colonial Rosewood Chest W/ Brass Mounts
Located in Astoria, NY
Striking mid-18th century Dutch Colonial chest, handcrafted in colonial Ceylon (modern-day Sri
Category

Mid-18th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Brass, Copper

Victorian Music Cabinet Rosewood Chest, 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian rosewood music cabinet being of very good quality. Note the retailers plaque " T. Wallis
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1880s Victorian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Music Cabinet Rosewood Chest, 1880
Victorian Music Cabinet Rosewood Chest, 1880
$1,713
H 39.5 in W 21 in D 14 in
Victorian Music Cabinet Rosewood Chest 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Rosewood Music Cabinet Being of Very Good Quality. Note the Retailers Plaque " T. Wallis
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1880s Victorian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Victorian Music Cabinet Rosewood Chest 1880
Victorian Music Cabinet Rosewood Chest 1880
$1,713
H 39.5 in W 21 in D 15 in
Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Rosewood Chest with Ormolu Mounts and Escutcheons
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th century, France, a beautiful four drawer inlaid rosewood tall side chest, with variegated
Category

Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Chest, Circa 1830
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Portuguese Rosewood Baroque Chest, Circa 1830 Suited for Jewelry, Occasional Storage, or Decorative
Category

18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Chest, Circa 1830
Antique Portuguese Baroque Rosewood Chest, Circa 1830
$3,750
H 12.5 in W 19.25 in D 10.5 in
British Campaign Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Early 1900s
Located in Nantucket, MA
British campaign chest of drawers in rosewood from the early 1900s. In classic campaign style, the
Category

Early 20th Century Campaign Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Post Civil War American Rosewood Chest of Drawers w/ Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully-carved & highly decorated Victorian chest of drawers in prized rosewood with original
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1860s American Victorian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Marble

Maltese Continental Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Serpentine Commode
Located in Queens, NY
"Continental Maltese (18th Century) rosewood chest / commode with decorative brass inlay having 3
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18th Century European Biedermeier Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Brass

Continental Rosewood Miniature Chest Jewelry Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Diminutive rosewood chest of drawers with dark silver mounts. The miniature chest with drawer front
Category

Early 1900s European Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
Victorian figured rosewood Wellington chest with good architectural features including well carved
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Wellington Chest
Rosewood Wellington Chest
$6,099
H 54 in W 26.5 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century Heavily Carved Large Indian Anglo Style Nightstands, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
heavily hand carved Indian Rosewood chest of drawers. The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this
Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Satinwood Rosewood Ebony Colonial Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
A highly unusual Colonial early-19th century solid satinwood-faced chest of drawers with cupboards
Category

1820s Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

19th C. Italian Rosewood & Marble Parquetry Chest
Located in Duxbury, MA
19th Century Italian Rosewood and Marble Parquetry Chest.
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19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Marble

19th C. Italian Rosewood & Marble Parquetry Chest
19th C. Italian Rosewood & Marble Parquetry Chest
$4,500
H 30 in W 47.75 in D 23.25 in
Art Deco Double Bass Cabinet Chest Drawers Rosewood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
and totally unique art deco style chest of drawers in the shape of a double base Real feat of
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1920s Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Mid 19th Century Victorian Period Rosewood Wellington Chest
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An mid 19th-century, early Victorian period rosewood Wellington chest. The chest boasts a lovely
Category

Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900 Measures - 37 1/4" x 16 1/2" x 12 3/8
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Early 20th Century Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900
Antique Satinwood, Rosewood & Ormolu Marble Top Lingerie Chest C1900
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.25 in W 16.5 in D 12.5 in
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique rosewood French wedding chest made as a fancy and expensive gift for the bride. The
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Bronze

Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
Wedding Chest with Bronze Inlay on a Custom Stand-France, c. 1860
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18 in W 29.5 in D 19.75 in
Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Rosewood and Maplewood Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian 18th century Louis XV period rosewood and Maplewood chest from Florence. The
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18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

18th Century Regence - Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood, France, circa 1730
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XV chest of drawers with fire-gilt fittings France (Paris) Rosewood Louis XV around 1730
Category

1720s French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV, Sicilian Chest of Drawers in Rio Rosewood, Three Drawers, Bronze Handl
Located in Catania, IT
Louis XV, Sicilian Chest of Drawers in Rio Rosewood, Three Drawers, bronze handles. Amazing Chest
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1780s Italian Rococo Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Bronze

Large Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Rosewood and Mahogany Marble-top 18th Ctr
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large (148 cm wide) decorative Louis XV chest commode. Rosewood and mahogany parquetry, gilt
Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Veneered in Rosewood with Gray Marble Top
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets Good
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

1740’s King George III Flame Mahogany Rosewood and Tulipwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Louisville, KY
chests from the mid 18th century. An English - King George III, Hepplewhite flame mahogany five-drawer
Category

1740s English George III Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood

Florentine Rosewood Commode
Located in London, GB
A FINE FLORENTINE ROSEWOOD SERPENTINE COMMODE, CIRCA 1780. With original Sarrancolin marble top
Category

18th Century Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Marble

Florentine Rosewood Commode
Florentine Rosewood Commode
$19,875
H 36 in W 56 in D 24 in
Rosewood and Amaranth Chest of Drawers, Transition Louis XV / Louis XVI Style –
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Beautiful three-drawer chest of drawers in rosewood and amaranth veneer, topped with Brocatelle
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Chest of Drawers in Rosewood with Siena Yellow Marble
Located in Prato, IT
Tuscany, Louis XVI, end of the 18th century Rosewood veneer with fruit wood fillets Good
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional Louis XV chest of drawers called "commode sauteuse" in rosewood veneer, violet wood and
Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Rosewood and Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Louis XV / Louis XVI Transition – Late 1
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Three-drawer chest of drawers veneered with rosewood, mahogany, and various woods, topped with
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Style Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest/ commode in the Louis XVI style. Made of marqueted and inlayed rosewood. The piece features
Category

Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Louis XVI Style Chest
Louis XVI Style Chest
$4,150
H 31.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Florentine Rosewood Commodes
Located in London, GB
A RARE AND UNUSUAL PAIR OF FLORENTINE ROSEWOOD COMMODES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL VERDE ANTICO MARBLE
Category

18th Century Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Marble

Pair of Florentine Rosewood Commodes
Pair of Florentine Rosewood Commodes
$130,217
H 37 in W 56 in D 24 in
Quality Art Deco Rosewood and Burl Walnut 3-Drawer Chest by Irwin Furniture
By Irwin Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Irwin Furniture (1919-1953); the meticulously crafted chest with book-matched veneered rosewood
Category

1920s North American Art Deco Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (Circa 1840) rosewood Gothic design chest of drawers with pagoda mirror top.
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser
English Regency Style Rosewood Gothic Dresser
$37,500
H 91 in W 37.75 in D 22 in
Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest Drawers Serpentine
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Hepplewhite influences. Standing on splay feet with a
Category

1910s Hepplewhite Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest Drawers Serpentine
Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest Drawers Serpentine
$2,796
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 19.5 in
Magnificent French Transition Chest
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent French transition chest, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, very elegant with a Brecht marble
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Magnificent French Transition Chest
Magnificent French Transition Chest
$3,250
H 33.75 in W 47.25 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental (circa 1850s) Spanish rosewood 5 drawer bombe shaped commodes with mother of
Category

19th Century Spanish Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Marble, Pewter, Brass

Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers
Pair of Continental Spanish Rosewood Drawers
$54,000 / set
H 44 in W 49 in D 25 in
English Adam Satinwood & Rosewood Commode
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam style (19th Century) satinwood and rosewood trimmed 2 door commode with drawer and
Category

19th Century British Adam Style Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood, Satinwood

English Adam Satinwood & Rosewood Commode
English Adam Satinwood & Rosewood Commode
$21,000
H 40.75 in W 42.5 in D 22 in
18th Century Louis XVI Rosewood Commode
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI rosewood commode, attributed to Nicolas Petit (French, 1732-1791, master 1761
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Louis XVI Rosewood Commode
18th Century Louis XVI Rosewood Commode
$12,000
H 35.25 in W 53 in D 23.5 in
Important Portuguese Commode 18th Century in Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE COMMODE 18th century Rosewood In rosewood wood, with 3 large drawers and 3
Category

18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Important Portuguese Commode 18th Century in Rosewood
Important Portuguese Commode 18th Century in Rosewood
$7,624 / item
H 40.95 in W 48.82 in D 25.6 in
Edwardian Small English Chest, c. 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Fantastic Edwardian small chest of drawers from England made from rosewood and walnut. The top is
Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Edwardian Small English Chest, c. 1920
Edwardian Small English Chest, c. 1920
$3,250
H 31.75 in W 30.75 in D 17.75 in
Italian 18th Century Rosewood and Kingwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most unique Italian 18th century Florentine st. rosewood and kingwood four drawer
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Italian 18th Century Rosewood and Kingwood Commode
Italian 18th Century Rosewood and Kingwood Commode
$38,500
H 36.5 in W 56.5 in D 24.25 in
French Régence Bronze Mounted Rosewood Commode
By Matthieu Criaerd
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The shaped brèche d'Alep marble top, above a bombé form body with two short and two long drawers spaced with brass insets and with bronze pulls, the corners mounted with bronze Greci...
Category

1720s French Louis XIV Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Bronze

French Régence Bronze Mounted Rosewood Commode
French Régence Bronze Mounted Rosewood Commode
$22,000
H 34.5 in W 55 in D 25.5 in
Elegant Regency Rosewood Chiffonier, Great Form and Proportions
Located in Buchanan, MI
Elegant Regency rosewood chiffonier, great form and proportions. Two shelves with mirror back plate
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of art deco rosewood and mixed wood chest of drawers/commodes, each consisting of three
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Pair of Art Deco Chest of Drawers/Commodes
$6,800 / set
H 38 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 in
Exceptional Singerie-Themed Rosewood Commode by Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in New York, NY
(D) inches Inspired by Charles Cressent, this darling rosewood commode showcases the increasingly
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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Bronze

Indo-Portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This chest on chest is of rectangular form in two sections. The upper section has twelve similar
Category

Early 1800s Indian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Teak

Indo-Portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood, Teak and Ebony Contador
$139,812
H 48 in W 34.25 in D 19.25 in
Portuguese Chest with Two Drawers 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese chest with two drawers 19th century in mahogany wood, cushions with bands and
Category

19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

Portuguese Chest with Two Drawers 19th Century
Portuguese Chest with Two Drawers 19th Century
$2,932
H 24.41 in W 36.62 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Regency Rosewood Tambour Bedside Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period rosewood bedside cabinet with tambour cupboard and concealed
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood, Giltwood

Louis XV Sauteuse Commode In Rosewood Marquetry
Located in BARSAC, FR
Lovely little Louis XV commode scurved on all sides in rosewood marquetry in curling in scrolled
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1840s French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Sauteuse Commode In Rosewood Marquetry
Louis XV Sauteuse Commode In Rosewood Marquetry
$7,624
H 33.47 in W 31.89 in D 17.72 in
Important Portuguese Commode 18th Century in Carved Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Portuguese Commode 18th Century in carved Brazilian rosewood, with 2 drawers Wavy body
Category

18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
17th century unusual two-piece chest of drawers. The top is made up of oak planks, and has a
Category

17th Century English Charles II Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
17th Century Geometric Chest of Drawers
$7,795
H 43.75 in W 44.25 in D 26.13 in
Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian chest crafted in rosewood in a two piece construction featuring
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Pie Crust Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Period Georgian mahogany chest of drawers with unusual beveled and scalloped edge around the top
Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

Early 19th Century English Pie Crust Chest
Early 19th Century English Pie Crust Chest
$5,975
H 39.13 in W 45.38 in D 21.63 in
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Chest Commode
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Empire Style Marquetry Inlay Commode Chest of Drawers Gorgeous French Empire style
Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE COMMODE D. JOÃO V 18th Century in ROSEWOOD
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE COMMODE D. JOÃO V 18th Century in rosewood wood, with three drawers and
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18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Rosewood Chest

Materials

Rosewood

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE COMMODE D. JOÃO V 18th Century in ROSEWOOD
IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE COMMODE D. JOÃO V 18th Century in ROSEWOOD
$9,383 / item
H 42.52 in W 46.46 in D 25.2 in
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Antique Rosewood Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique rosewood chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and marble, every antique rosewood chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique rosewood chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique rosewood chest made by Louis XV designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique rosewood chest over the years, but those crafted by M. Hayat & Bros Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Rosewood Chest?

The average selling price for an antique rosewood chest at 1stDibs is $4,265, while they’re typically $328 on the low end and $55,721 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 Rosewood 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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