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English Campaign Chest in Cuban Mahogany with Brass Hardware
English Campaign Chest in Cuban Mahogany with Brass Hardware

English Campaign Chest in Cuban Mahogany with Brass Hardware

Located in Kastrup, DK

carrying handles, emphasizing the piece’s original purpose as a transportable storage chest. Brass

Category

Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century
Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Japanese Tansu Chest, Japan, Early 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

a storage chest for textiles or documents. Timeless in character, this tansu resonates with today’s

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Very large 16th-century rustic oak chest/ coffee table/ sideboard
Very large 16th-century rustic oak chest/ coffee table/ sideboard

Very large 16th-century rustic oak chest/ coffee table/ sideboard

Located in Harderwijk, NL

as a coffee table, TV stand, hallway furniture, or toy/storage chest. Large, heavy, impressive, and

Category

16th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood, Oak

17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak
17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak

17th Century Northern France Wedding Chest in Carved Oak

Located in Dallas, TX

-century wedding chest can be used functionally as a small storage chest for a bedroom or bathroom or

Category

17th Century French Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest
Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest

Antique Quality Hand-Carved Oak Marriage /Dowry Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

decorative storage chest adding rustic character and historical charm to any interior. Dimension: Height

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

An 18th C Dutch Japanned Chinoiserie Chest
An 18th C Dutch Japanned Chinoiserie Chest

An 18th C Dutch Japanned Chinoiserie Chest

Located in London, GB

century. This versatile piece is ideal for use as a small storage chest, a side table, or a decorative

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18th Century Dutch Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique  Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century
Antique  Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century

Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A rare storage chest with a beautifully sectioned interior, likely used as a writing slope or

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

17th Century Spanish Baroque Savoy Hand Carved Chest Trunk
17th Century Spanish Baroque Savoy Hand Carved Chest Trunk

17th Century Spanish Baroque Savoy Hand Carved Chest Trunk

Located in Miami, FL

it for a short term or long term storage chest, blankets, bedding and pillows chest, or somewhere to

Category

Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests
English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests

English Mahogany Brass Pull Hardware Bachelor's Chests

Located in Tarry Town, NY

, storage chests, or decorative accents, they will bring a touch of classic elegance and charm to your home.

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers
Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers

Late 19th Century Antique Dutch Bombe Commode in Oak - Chest of Drawers

Located in High Point, NC

handcrafted origins. A commanding piece with enduring character—ideal as a statement storage chest, bedroom

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest

Located in Casteren, NL

everyday use – as a storage chest, statement piece, or heirloom. Pieces like this were originally made for

Category

Early 17th Century German Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Steel

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk
Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

Antique early 17th century rare German or Austrian Stollentruhe or trunk

Located in Casteren, NL

— and highly desirable — the chest still retains its original key, a rarity for 17th-century storage

Category

17th Century German Gothic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Steel

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900
Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900

Chinese Painted Folk Trunk, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe  Trunk or Chest
Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe  Trunk or Chest

Antique 16th Century German Dark Brown oak carved Stollentruhe Trunk or Chest

Located in Casteren, NL

This impressive large Stollentruhe, also known as a Stollentroewe, is a large German storage chest

Category

16th Century German Medieval Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk

Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk

Located in Astoria, NY

its antique charm. Sturdy and versatile, it may serve as a storage chest, blanket trunk, or adapt as a

Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Dovetailed  Painted Antique 19th Century Hope Chest Trunk Storage
Dovetailed  Painted Antique 19th Century Hope Chest Trunk Storage

Dovetailed Painted Antique 19th Century Hope Chest Trunk Storage

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Decorative Dovetailed Painted Antique 19th Century Hope Chest Trunk Storage

Category

19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

A French Charles X Inlaid Rosewood, Marble Top Commode, C. 1850.
A French Charles X Inlaid Rosewood, Marble Top Commode, C. 1850.

A French Charles X Inlaid Rosewood, Marble Top Commode, C. 1850.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Alternatively, use in the bedroom as a refined dresser or storage chest for a jewelry / watch collection, with

Category

Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Marble

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

Category

Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware
Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware

Antique Wooden Trunk with Ornamental Metalwork and Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

rich, bearing signs of use consistent with its age and original function as a secure storage chest. The

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Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Storage Cabinet, 1850, UK
Early Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Storage Cabinet, 1850, UK

Early Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Storage Cabinet, 1850, UK

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

is a greatly favoured piece because of the great amount of storage it gives The chest stands on

Category

1850s Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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 Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 34.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 23" tall.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique Black Storage Box / Blanket Chests / 1800-1868s Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

This is a Japanese black wooden storage box. It is probably from around the Edo period. It is one

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

Small 19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Trunk

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the

Category

Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Other

Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 29" in width, 16" in depth and stands 20" tall.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway
A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway

A 1875 Primitive Antique Pine Trunk Box, Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art, Norway

Located in Skien, NO

storage chest. ✔ **Rare Collectible** – A highly sought-after piece for enthusiasts of Scandinavian

Category

19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

18th-Century Immigrant Coffer: Swedish Craftsmanship in the New World
18th-Century Immigrant Coffer: Swedish Craftsmanship in the New World

18th-Century Immigrant Coffer: Swedish Craftsmanship in the New World

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

dedication to longevity. The coffer’s generous proportions suggest it was not only a storage chest but also

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Other Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Walnut 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest, Antique Storage, 1890, UK
Victorian Walnut 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest, Antique Storage, 1890, UK

Victorian Walnut 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest, Antique Storage, 1890, UK

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian 5 Drawer Pharmacy Chest of Drawers This is an unusual piece of Victorian Furniture it

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Storage Bench Decorated with Elephants
Storage Bench Decorated with Elephants

Storage Bench Decorated with Elephants

Located in Kastrup, DK

Artistic storage bench, naïve and charming in its design. Shape of elephants in amber lacquer

Category

Mid-19th Century Asian Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Chests of Drawers 1800s-1860s/Safe Storage Cabinet Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is an old Japanese drawer. It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It has a keyed door so that it can also be used as a safe. Both metal fittings are attached with very ...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Cedar

Collectors Chest
Collectors Chest

Collectors Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic black painted wooden English 19th-century collector's chest featuring two columns of seven

Category

1860s English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Painted Chest
Painted Chest

Painted Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large camphor wood silver chest embodies a robust charm, with its deep mahogany stain and

Category

1860s English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Dome Top Travel Storage Trunk, Refurbished
19th Century American Dome Top Travel Storage Trunk, Refurbished

19th Century American Dome Top Travel Storage Trunk, Refurbished

Located in Germantown, MD

This antique dome-top trunk, commonly referred to as a camelback or humpback chest, features

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal, Tin

Medieval Oak Chest
Medieval Oak Chest

Medieval Oak Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

originally a grain chest, and now an attractive feature piece also useful for storage. Probably circa 1500.

Category

16th Century English Medieval Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench
American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench

American Antique Oak Hall Tree with Storage Bench

Located in Pasadena, TX

American Antique Oak hall tree with storage bench 1900s Antique victorian beveled mirror entry

Category

1890s North American Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Rustic Blanket Chest
Rustic Blanket Chest

Rustic Blanket Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 18th Century Brick red painted chest. Wood rustic with strap hinges on faded bracket feet

Category

1830s Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Blanket Chest
Antique Blanket Chest

Antique Blanket Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

An antique pine blanket chest dated 1763 on the back. The rectangular top with beveled trim opens

Category

1760s American Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood, Pine

19thc Blanket Chest ( Dower Chest ) With Two Drawers Below
19thc Blanket Chest ( Dower Chest ) With Two Drawers Below

19thc Blanket Chest ( Dower Chest ) With Two Drawers Below

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original surface blanket chest from Pennsylvania.The entire chest is dovetailed case and

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

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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 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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