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Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers
Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers

Antique Raised Panel Chest with Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Fujian China 1900 Side table, End table, Storage chest, blanket chest, lamp table are some of the many uses.

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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Danish Painted Dome-Top Trunk, Folk Art Blanket Chest, Dated 1810
Danish Painted Dome-Top Trunk, Folk Art Blanket Chest, Dated 1810

Danish Painted Dome-Top Trunk, Folk Art Blanket Chest, Dated 1810

Located in Brentwood, TN

Pieces of this type were commonly used as blanket chests or dowry trunks, serving as both storage and a personal statement within the home.

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Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

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

The sides are fitted with characteristic brass carrying handles, emphasizing the piece’s original purpose as a transportable storage chest. Brass strapping is applied below the top ...

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Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique early 18th century English warm brown chest or trunk with rich carvings
Antique early 18th century English warm brown chest or trunk with rich carvings

Antique early 18th century English warm brown chest or trunk with rich carvings

Located in Casteren, NL

The piece is in excellent condition, free of defects, and fully ready for use—whether as a functional storage chest or as a distinguished presence in any interior.

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Early 18th Century English Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

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

The warm patina of the wood, iron fittings, and hand-forged pulls highlight its age and authenticity, while the internal trays reveal its original function as a storage chest for tex...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade
19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade

19th C. English Painted Pine Chest with Georgian Manor Façade

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The rectangular pine storage chest features a lift-top lid and patinated iron handles on each side.

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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

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

This versatile piece can serve as a side table, bedside cabinet, or decorative storage chest adding rustic character and historical charm to any interior.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian
Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian

Antique Country House Napkin Drawers, English, Storage Cabinet, Early Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, burr walnut dining room storage chest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Category

1850s British Early Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique hand-painted chest, floral decoration on a red background, 19th century
Antique hand-painted chest, floral decoration on a red background, 19th century

Antique hand-painted chest, floral decoration on a red background, 19th century

Located in PARIS, FR

Perfect for antique enthusiasts or as a distinctive decorative piece, this chest offers both storage space and a captivating decorative element.

Category

19th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

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 merchant’s chest.

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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

Consider it for a short term or long term storage chest, blankets, bedding and pillows chest, or somewhere to stow away your kids when you have guests over (we are just kidding about...

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Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

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

A commanding piece with enduring character—ideal as a statement storage chest, bedroom dresser, or entryway console that bridges traditional and rustic interiors beautifully.

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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

Inside, a small compartment with a hinged lid supports the main lid when opened. The chest has been gently cleaned in our workshop, is structurally sound, and fully ready for everyda...

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Early 17th Century German Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Steel

Antique Carved Walnut & Iron Coffer Chest Strong Guild Box Simmern Germany 1737
Antique Carved Walnut & Iron Coffer Chest Strong Guild Box Simmern Germany 1737

Antique Carved Walnut & Iron Coffer Chest Strong Guild Box Simmern Germany 1737

Located in Portland, OR

This very fine antique box is incredibly stout and robust, made from solid walnut and crafted in 1737 and likely served a civil, guild, or personal storage chest for important docume...

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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

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

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

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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 and Qing dynasties.

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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 crafted around 1580. Its distinctive construction, with massive upright corner post...

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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

Sturdy and versatile, it may serve as a storage chest, blanket trunk, or adapt as a unique coffee table or end-of-bed piece

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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

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19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Early 18th Century English Oak Three-Panel Coffer, c.1720–1740
Early 18th Century English Oak Three-Panel Coffer, c.1720–1740

Early 18th Century English Oak Three-Panel Coffer, c.1720–1740

Located in Leeds, GB

Its generous proportions make it a practical storage chest for a bedroom, hall or living room, while retaining the character expected of an early English country piece.

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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty
Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty

Hand-Painted Black and Gold Lacquer Trunk with Court Scene, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty hand-painted black lacquer trunk with gold-gilded decoration, this early 20th-century storage chest is a striking piece that blends function with artistry.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Softwood

19th Century French Studded Leather Dome Top Chest Storage Bedroom
19th Century French Studded Leather Dome Top Chest Storage Bedroom

19th Century French Studded Leather Dome Top Chest Storage Bedroom

Located in Southampton, GB

A large Studded Leather Dome Top Chest. Original studdded decorative motif and brass banding.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

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

The aged patina of the wood is warm and rich, bearing signs of use consistent with its age and original function as a secure storage chest. The forged iron side handles mounted on pi...

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Early 20th Century Javanese Rustic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

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...

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Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

19TH CENTURY ENGLISH ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CAMPHOR WOOD CHEST STORAGE TRUNK
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CAMPHOR WOOD CHEST STORAGE TRUNK

19TH CENTURY ENGLISH ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CAMPHOR WOOD CHEST STORAGE TRUNK

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London 19th Century English Antique Fully Restored Camphor Wood Chest / Storage Trunk A beautiful 19th century English antique camphor wood chest / storage trunk, fu...

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19th Century British Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Hardwood

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

Early Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest This superb piece of furniture dates from around 1850, it is a greatly favoured piece because of the great amount of storage it gives The ch...

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1850s Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Lined Storage Trunk, Georgian
Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Lined Storage Trunk, Georgian

Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Iron Bound, Lined Storage Trunk, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and bound iron storage trunk, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

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.

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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.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest
Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest

Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest. Intricately hand carvings of floral and figural scenes.

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Early 20th Century Elizabethan Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest
Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest

Antique 19th Century Painted Grain Poplar Dovetailed Blanket Storage Trunk Chest

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique painted grain storage trunk or chest, circa 1840s. Made from poplar with beautiful red and black graining in the manner of flame mahogany.

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1840s American American Empire Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Poplar

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Petit Commode ~ Nightstand
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Petit Commode ~ Nightstand

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Petit Commode ~ Nightstand

Located in Dallas, TX

Its narrow proportions make it an appealing bedside commode or small storage chest. Circa early 1900s Measures: 34H x 20W x 15D Available for pickup at Inessa Stewarts Antiques in Ba...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

17th Century French Oak Storage Trunk or linen chest with Exceptional Character
17th Century French Oak Storage Trunk or linen chest with Exceptional Character

17th Century French Oak Storage Trunk or linen chest with Exceptional Character

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Built in an era when storage pieces were both practical necessities and expressions of local woodworking traditions, the chest carries centuries of history in its construction, surfa...

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17th Century French Medieval Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

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 Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

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

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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

In modern day living this trunk would make a perfect coffee table boasting signifcant storage, or could also be used as a storage chest in many locations around the home including th...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Other

Antique English Trunk Chest Blanket Box Storage Coffer Oak c. 1900s-1920s
Antique English Trunk Chest Blanket Box Storage Coffer Oak c. 1900s-1920s

Antique English Trunk Chest Blanket Box Storage Coffer Oak c. 1900s-1920s

Located in Tyler, TX

BEAUTIFUL Antique English Trunk, Chest, Blanket Box, Coffer, or Coffee Table with Lift-Top Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED~~c. 1900-1920s SPECTACULAR design~~carved center panels wi...

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1910s English Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents
Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents

Antique Black and Gold Late Qing Dynasty Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Accents

Located in Yonkers, NY

Its spacious interior offers practical storage for blankets, seasonal decor, or cherished keepsakes, while the curved lid adds a unique silhouette that hints at its original purpose ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

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.

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Cast Iron, Storage Trunk, Victorian, C.1860
Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Cast Iron, Storage Trunk, Victorian, C.1860

Antique Silver Chest, English, Oak, Cast Iron, Storage Trunk, Victorian, C.1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique silver chest. An English, oak and cast iron storage trunk, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs
1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs

1860 ITALIAN ORIGINAL PAINT EXTRA LARGE STORAGE TRUNK OR CHEST CHERUB PAINTINGs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1860's Italian hand painted storage trunk or chest depicting Cherubs Please not...

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1860s Italian High Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770
Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770

Large Antique 3 Panel Mule Chest, English Oak, Storage Trunk, Georgian, C.1770

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine Georgian period mule chest, offering generous storage and country house appeal, dating to circa 1770.

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1770s British Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

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

✔ **Versatile Use** – Perfect as a desk organizer, keepsake box, wedding trunk, or decorative storage chest. ✔ **Rare Collectible** – A highly sought-after piece for enthusiasts...

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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

The coffer’s generous proportions suggest it was not only a storage chest but also an essential traveling companion, safeguarding valuables and memories alike.

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Other Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 18th C. Three-Drawer Chest w/ Lift Top Storage
Italian 18th C. Three-Drawer Chest w/ Lift Top Storage

Italian 18th C. Three-Drawer Chest w/ Lift Top Storage

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian chest of three drawers, with additional lift top storage, from the 18th century.

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18th Century Italian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Italian Empire Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Columns
19th-Century Italian Empire Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Columns

19th-Century Italian Empire Cherrywood Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Columns

Located in Firenze, IT

In modern high-end interiors, this versatile statement storage piece adds instant character: Master Bedroom: Use it as a luxury bedroom dresser or clothes storage chest beneath an a...

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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2
Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2

Antique Custom Shanxi Province Elmwood Cabinet - Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

The bottom of the cabinet opens out into a hidden storage chest.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Elm

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 is a tall chest of 5 deep graduated drawers, the drawer fronts are painted with a v...

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1890s Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Small Low Board 1847s / Tansu Night Stand Drawer Chest Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

It works beautifully as a nightstand beside a bed, a small low cabinet, a storage chest for personal items, or a display stand for ceramics, sculptures, and other treasured objects.

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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi, Mingei
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawers, Taisho Era (1912-1926), Wabi Sabi, Mingei

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

It works equally well as a storage chest, side cabinet, or display piece for ceramics, books, and collected objects.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Chest of Drawer / Tansu Storage / 1868-1912s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei

Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture

Its compact, vertical design makes it incredibly versatile in modern interiors. As a unique storage piece in the living room, a bedside cabinet, or a gallery-like accent in the entry...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

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 between elephants, at the end decorated with vases and flowers in polychrome lacquer col...

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Mid-19th Century Asian Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”
Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”

Japanese Antique Small Chest of Drawers, Keyaki Wood, Meiji Era “1868–1912”

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

Compact in scale, it functions well as a personal storage chest, and can also be used in contemporary settings as a small organizer or display piece.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

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 ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Cedar

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage
Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage

Early Meiji Keyaki Sendai Isho-Dansu Chest with Iron Hardware and Storage

Located in Yonkers, NY

An early Meiji period Sendai Isho-dansi chest from circa 1860-1880 with eight drawers, petite door and dark patina.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers
Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Japanese Late Edo Merchant Counter Tansu, Original Urushi Lacquer with 6 Drawers

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

Today, it can also be used as a low console, storage chest, or coffee table-like piece in an interior setting.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood, 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 drawers each with brass flush ring pull handles. Set atop a plinth base, this piece ...

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1860s English 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.

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Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.