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Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest
Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest

Semi Antique Figured Wood Secretary Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The classic lines with a cornice on top and canted corners with ribbed supports. The upper chest with three over three graduated dove-tail constructed drawers. The middle and lower d...

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Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th Century George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

Beautiful Mahogany George III Chest on Chest. Carved Adam Frieze with exotic wood chamfered corners. Original backboards and dovetailed drawers. Quite lovely patina and color. Early ...

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780
Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Large Antique Mule Chest, Georgian, Oak, Coffer Over Three Drawers, Circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Crafted in solid oak, this handsome antique coffer features hidden compartments, practical storage, and refined period detailing. Traditional Georgian mule chest, combining elegance...

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1780s British Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

English Military Camphor Wood Leather Brass Banded Chest. Circa 1820
English Military Camphor Wood Leather Brass Banded Chest. Circa 1820

English Military Camphor Wood Leather Brass Banded Chest. Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English military leather chest with original brass mounts, braided tacks, and brass side handles. All original. Early 19th Century

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1820s English George III Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents
Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents

Qing Dynasty Elmwood Blanket Chest with Black Lacquer Finish and Brass Accents

Located in Yonkers, NY

Whether you’re drawn to its cultural heritage or its understated beauty, this elmwood chest is as much a decorative centerpiece as it is a practical storage solution.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century New England Pine Blanket Chest with False Drawers
Late 18th Century New England Pine Blanket Chest with False Drawers

Late 18th Century New England Pine Blanket Chest with False Drawers

Located in Middleburg, VA

Below the lid, three molded false drawer fronts create the illusion of a traditional chest of drawers, while a single large functional drawer at the base offers additional storage.

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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

ENGLISH OAK 16TH - 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN LINEFORD CARVING TRUNK OR LiNEN CHEST
ENGLISH OAK 16TH - 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN LINEFORD CARVING TRUNK OR LiNEN CHEST

ENGLISH OAK 16TH - 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN LINEFORD CARVING TRUNK OR LiNEN CHEST

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique 16th-17th Century Jacobean Linford Carving Linen or storage trunk Please note: The de...

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16th Century English Jacobean Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Geometric Chest, England 1680
Geometric Chest, England 1680

Geometric Chest, England 1680

Located in Culver City, CA

Geometric Chest England, 1680 Wooden chest with geometric-paneled bottom doors that open to a lower interior storage with two drawers and one singular upper drawer. 41”w x 24”d x ...

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19th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Italian Walnut Chest
Italian Walnut Chest

Italian Walnut Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Italian shaped front inlaid walnut 4-drawer chest. Italian shaped-front inlaid walnut chests offer rich wood grain, curvaceous silhouettes, and intricate marquetry. Circ...

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1860s Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with Two Drawers British Circa 1750
Antique Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with Two Drawers British Circa 1750

Antique Georgian Oak Chest on Stand with Two Drawers British Circa 1750

Located in Norwich, England

Antique Georgian oak chest on stand with two drawers of handsome proportions. Circa 1750. *Free delivery for all areas in mainland England & Wales only. Delivery to room of cho...

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18th Century British Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century
A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century

A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: The rectangular top with rounded carved foliate edges above a...

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Early 17th Century European Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Antique Japanese Todana Tansu Storage Cabinet
19th Century Antique Japanese Todana Tansu Storage Cabinet

19th Century Antique Japanese Todana Tansu Storage Cabinet

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Antique Japanese todana tansu - 19th Antique - Oriental Decoration Measures : 97cmx44cm H:53cm Materials : Wood & Ironwork Wear Consistent with age and use

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19th Century Japanese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Camphor Blanket Chest with Distressed Patina and Brass Lock, Qing Dynasty Period
Camphor Blanket Chest with Distressed Patina and Brass Lock, Qing Dynasty Period

Camphor Blanket Chest with Distressed Patina and Brass Lock, Qing Dynasty Period

Located in Yonkers, NY

Whether used for storage or as a decorative element, this blanket chest brings the elegance and history of the Qing Dynasty into your home.

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Basswood Blanket Chest with Round Brass Medallion Hardware
19th Century Chinese Basswood Blanket Chest with Round Brass Medallion Hardware

19th Century Chinese Basswood Blanket Chest with Round Brass Medallion Hardware

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Chinese antique brasswood (also called Linden or Lime wood) blanket chest from the late 19th century. Fitted with a brass lock in the front set on a round medallion plate and two ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Spanish Colonial Leather Carved Cedar Antique Small Chest Coffer
18th Century Spanish Colonial Leather Carved Cedar Antique Small Chest Coffer

18th Century Spanish Colonial Leather Carved Cedar Antique Small Chest Coffer

Located in Forney, TX

Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. --- authentic original antiques strong box valuable storage coin safe dresser petite marriage immigrant trunk steamer traveling luggage l...

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Early 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820
Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820

Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table Wedding c1820

Located in Choudrant, LA

It has traditional “mule chest” construction, 4 ft length, and includes two lower drawers, which gives it additional height (34.5”), making it suitable for a foyer piece as well as s...

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1820s British Jacobean Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Large Carved Oak Coffer with Candle Box – Quality Marriage Chest
18th Century Large Carved Oak Coffer with Candle Box – Quality Marriage Chest

18th Century Large Carved Oak Coffer with Candle Box – Quality Marriage Chest

Located in Wisbech, England

18th Century Large Carved Oak Coffer with Candle Box – Quality Marriage Chest A rare decorative find with a candle box, this 18th-century large oak coffer is full of age, character,...

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18th Century British Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Inlayed Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century English Inlayed Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th Century English Inlayed Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Savannah, GA

English mahogany chest on chest on bracket feet with string inlays of satinwood on every drawer. Open swan neck pediment to the top with beautiful Inlays. Dental moulding to the top,...

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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest
Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany secretaire chest on chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Georgian mahogany chest on chest circa 1800. Fine quality English chest on chest which we rescued on our travels around sweden. Comprising of 2 parts.  Top secti...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Carved Oak Coffer Trunk Chest Coffee Table Blanket Box c1770
Antique English Carved Oak Coffer Trunk Chest Coffee Table Blanket Box c1770

Antique English Carved Oak Coffer Trunk Chest Coffee Table Blanket Box c1770

Located in Choudrant, LA

18th century English carved oak coffer trunk chest coffee table blanket box ~Direct from England~ ~Lovely 18th century English coffee or chest, with traditional English style~ ~Comp...

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18th Century British Jacobean Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian (18th Century) mahogany chest on chest with eight drawers (two small, six large) having ornate brass drawer pulls, fluted detail on upper case, and a cornice with de...

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18th Century Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century
Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century

Rare Gothic German Oak and Iron Chest Known as "Stollentruhe" 16th century

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Although certain examples are fitted with carrying handles (and although all chests are portable to some extent), the great weight of this type of chest (approx. 100 kg empty), the p...

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16th Century German Gothic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest

19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand-Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Mexico City, MX

Created in the 19th century, this hand-painted piece is the product of one of the richest artistic traditions in Mexico: the technique of lacquer known as “Maque”. A typical example ...

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19th Century Mexican Other Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, circa 1800
Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, circa 1800

Large Antique Shipping Chest, English, Oak, Carriage Trunk, Georgian, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique shipping chest. An English, oak carriage trunk, dating to the late 18th century Georgian period, circa 1800.

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Late 18th Century British Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Baroque Flat-Lid Chest in Fir Wood, Hand-Carved, Germany, 18th Century
Baroque Flat-Lid Chest in Fir Wood, Hand-Carved, Germany, 18th Century

Baroque Flat-Lid Chest in Fir Wood, Hand-Carved, Germany, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large rural flat-lid chest in fir wood, featuring a shaped apron, profiled front panels, and a flat hinged top. The front retains traces of its original polychrome decoration, likely...

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18th Century German Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Fir

Swedish Gustavian Style Black Chest on Chest, 21st Century
Swedish Gustavian Style Black Chest on Chest, 21st Century

Swedish Gustavian Style Black Chest on Chest, 21st Century

Located in New York, NY

The 21st-century Swedish Gustavian style chest on chest is a captivating and functional piece of furniture.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th C. English Georgian Quartersawn Oak Mule Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer
Antique 18th C. English Georgian Quartersawn Oak Mule Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer

Antique 18th C. English Georgian Quartersawn Oak Mule Dowry Chest Trunk Coffer

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 18th Century English George II Period Mule Dowry Chest / Trunk. The trunk is constructed from oak using mortise and tenon joinery.

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Mid-18th Century George II Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting
19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting

19th Century English Chest on Chest with Chequer Painting

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fantastic and eye catching 19th Century English chest on chest. This beautiful and well proportioned piece has at some point in its life been later painted in this stunning black a...

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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Fine George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

With detachable rectangular cornice with fluting and dentilled carving and gadrooning with canted corners over a conforming case with two over four graduated drawers flanked by flute...

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1760s English George III Antique Storage Chest

Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765
Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765

Georgian Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest, England, Circa 1765

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional And Rare Design English Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy, Or Chest On Chest, Retaining Wonderful Rich Colour And Patina Throughout, Alongside Bold Original...

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered trunk from the 19th century, with round metal hardware. Created in China during the 19th century, this red lacquered trunk features a rect...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest

18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Savannah, GA

English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest, featuring bracket feet, molded top above a line inlaid frieze and original rotunda motif brasses. Note dovetail construction in last imag...

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1790s English Chippendale Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Spanish chest of drawers ...
Spanish chest of drawers ...

Spanish chest of drawers ...

Located in Brecht, BE

a pinewood Spanish chest of drawers, came out of a sacristie in Spain, was used to store priests chasubles ...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Designed with bracket feet, brass drop handle pulls, and toothed-cornice like top trim, this chest on chest would make a wonderful storage piece and focal point of an eclectic and cl...

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19th Century European George III Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France
French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France

French Large Trunk- Chest - Gothic oak from the 16th century - France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Large solid oak chest from the 16th century Gothic period Very pretty French, Norman work. Decorated with Gothic motifs on 5 panels on the facade. Note reassembly in the 18th and 19...

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16th Century French Gothic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Silver Chest, English Oak, Steel Bound, Steamer Trunk, Victorian, C.1900
Antique Silver Chest, English Oak, Steel Bound, Steamer Trunk, Victorian, C.1900

Antique Silver Chest, English Oak, Steel Bound, Steamer Trunk, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and steel bound steamer trunk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A pleasingly robust and substantial chest, showcasi...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Steel

Late 19th C. Anglo-Indian Antique Domed Wood and Iron-Bound Chest
Late 19th C. Anglo-Indian Antique Domed Wood and Iron-Bound Chest

Late 19th C. Anglo-Indian Antique Domed Wood and Iron-Bound Chest

By Army & Navy CSL

Located in Morristown, NJ

A handsome and well-proportioned domed top chest with rich patina, constructed of heavy hardwood clad in hand-forged iron strapwork forming a grid pattern across all sides and top. T...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique American Blanket Chest, circa 1900, Hand-Painted by Lew Hudnall
Antique American Blanket Chest, circa 1900, Hand-Painted by Lew Hudnall

Antique American Blanket Chest, circa 1900, Hand-Painted by Lew Hudnall

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Americana- style North American blanket chest with hinged lid, circa 1900. Hand-painted with a stylized Federal Eagle on the front. One talon grasping arrows and the other an...

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Early 1900s North American American Colonial Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Oak Chest with Carved Panels, Dated 1764
18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Oak Chest with Carved Panels, Dated 1764

18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Oak Chest with Carved Panels, Dated 1764

Located in Odense, DK

A rare and characterful Scandinavian Folk Art chest, crafted in solid oak and dated 1764. The front is richly decorated with hand-carved floral and foliate panels, flanking a central...

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18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Swedish Chest
19th Century Swedish Chest

19th Century Swedish Chest

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A charming 19th Century Swedish bow front chest of drawers with a shaped top and apron to the front and sides. With original brass hardware with working key. A strong stable chest i...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Swiss Chest richly carved, Riedmatten family, framed by two Holy conversations
Swiss Chest richly carved, Riedmatten family, framed by two Holy conversations

Swiss Chest richly carved, Riedmatten family, framed by two Holy conversations

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

SWISS CHEST RICHLY CARVED WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE RIEDMATTEN FAMILY FRAMED BY TWO HOLY CONVERSATIONS ORIGIN : SWITZERLAND, VALAIS CANTON PERIOD : END OF 16th CENTURY – EARLY 17...

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16th Century Swiss Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

As fit for purpose as the day it was made the large amount of storage is offered in drawers which still open and close satisfyingly smoothly.

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Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Chest
19th Century English Chest

19th Century English Chest

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a beautiful 19th Century English chest of drawers. Two over three, and very square design, with bracket feet. This piece has a masculine yet attractive style to it. It has ri...

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19th Century European Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century New England Country American Queen Anne Blanket Chest Of Drawers
18th Century New England Country American Queen Anne Blanket Chest Of Drawers

18th Century New England Country American Queen Anne Blanket Chest Of Drawers

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most impressive early American Queen Anne style blanket chest, dating to the 18th century, found in New England, having a molded pine case fitted with rectangular iron pin...

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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Distressed Blanket Chest with Iron Fittings

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period distressed blanket chest from the 19th century, with iron fittings and lateral handles. Created in China during the Qing dynasty, this chest featu...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk
Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk

Antique early 18th century Dutch or German Solid blacked oak chest or trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

Such chests were typically placed in the main living area or the "best room," functioning both as practical storage and as a symbol of household status.

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Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Small Antique Dome Top Chest, Spanish, Leather, Decorative Trunk, Georgian, 1750
Small Antique Dome Top Chest, Spanish, Leather, Decorative Trunk, Georgian, 1750

Small Antique Dome Top Chest, Spanish, Leather, Decorative Trunk, Georgian, 1750

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique dome-top chest. A Spanish, leather covered decorative trunk, dating to the mid-Georgian period, circa 1750. Fascinating weathered appearance to this Georgi...

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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Leather

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

PRESENTING AN ‘ABOLUTELY STUNNING’ PIECE OF IRISH FURNITURE HISTORY, namely, an 18C Irish George II Mahogany Silver Chest on the most amazing and EXCEPTIONAL Carved Stand. Made circ...

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Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest

18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest

Located in Essex, MA

A Massachusetts Chippendale period 18th century cherry chest-on-chest. In two parts, the swan's neck pediment with brass floral rosettes centering brass spherical and flame finial...

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Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Jacobean Oak Wood Figural Bust Carved Blanket Chest Trunk on Bun Feet
Antique Jacobean Oak Wood Figural Bust Carved Blanket Chest Trunk on Bun Feet

Antique Jacobean Oak Wood Figural Bust Carved Blanket Chest Trunk on Bun Feet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Jacobean Oak Wood Figural Bust Carved Blanket Chest Trunk on Bun Feet. Circa ...

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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Welsh Burl Ash Chest
Welsh Burl Ash Chest

Welsh Burl Ash Chest

Located in Chireno, TX

Welsh burl ash chest circa 1820-1849, with three graduated drawers and bracket feet. Constructed with mortise and tenon joints and dovetailed drawers. Ring pulls. Gorgeous decorative...

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Mid-19th Century Welsh Neoclassical Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Cellar chest - 19th century
Cellar chest - 19th century

Cellar chest - 19th century

$512Sale Price|50% Off

Cellar chest - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Cellar chest - 19th century. Portuguese, 19th century; made of wood covered in leather with iron hardware. Dimensions: 49x85x45 cm.

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19th Century Portuguese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Wooden chest - 18th century
Wooden chest - 18th century

Wooden chest - 18th century

$256Sale Price|50% Off

Wooden chest - 18th century

Located in Porto, PT

Wooden chest - 18th century. Portuguese, 18th century; lined with leather and studs; decorated with scrolls. Iron hardware. Dimensions: 52x135x57 cm.

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18th Century Portuguese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Georgian Bachelor's Chest

Georgian Bachelor's Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A desirable small scale mahogany bachelor's chest with four graduated and cross banded drawers with double bail pulls below pull-out brushing slide, with ogree molded top and tall sh...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Early 20th Century Elm Blanket Chest with Honey Toned Patina
Chinese Early 20th Century Elm Blanket Chest with Honey Toned Patina

Chinese Early 20th Century Elm Blanket Chest with Honey Toned Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese elmwood blanket chest from the early 20th century, with lateral handles. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this elm blanket chest features a line...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Elm

English chest of drawers
English chest of drawers

English chest of drawers

$1,708Sale Price|50% Off

English chest of drawers

Located in Porto, PT

English chest of drawers. Victorian style; made of mahogany and mahogany root wood with turned columns; three large drawers and two small drawers. Dimensions: 115x121x65 cm.

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique French Victorian Trompe-l'œil Carved Oak Blanket Chest Ottoman Bench
Antique French Victorian Trompe-l'œil Carved Oak Blanket Chest Ottoman Bench

Antique French Victorian Trompe-l'œil Carved Oak Blanket Chest Ottoman Bench

Located in Forney, TX

Blending traditional old world European furniture with bold contemporary style, the original antique coffer / trunk / blanket chest, circa 1875, having a hinged top that lifts open t...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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Antique Storage Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique storage chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique storage chest was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique storage chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique storage chest made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique storage chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Jansen, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Europa Antiques produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Storage Chest?

An antique storage chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,759, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $845,000.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About Antique Storage Chest

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Antique chests are a worthy addition to your storage cabinets. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique storage cabinets of a variety of sizes and shapes. While the prices may vary depending on the factors like size, shape, make and material, an antique sea chest can cost up to $5,000 or more.
  • 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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