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

19th Century French Studded Leather Dome Top Chest

Located in Southampton, GB

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

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19th Century French Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700
Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700

Large Dutch Oak Blanket Chest, Ca 1700

Located in Delft, NL

Large Dutch Oak blanket chest, ca 1700 Dutch oak blanket chest from the late 17th Century/early

Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Antique Chippendale Softwood Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges C1830
Antique Chippendale Softwood Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges C1830

Antique Chippendale Softwood Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges C1830

Located in Big Flats, NY

hinges. The chest is designed with two lower drawers, providing additional storage space. Its simple yet

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Early 19th Century American Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Softwood

Charles II Oak Panel Coffer Chest Circa 1680
Charles II Oak Panel Coffer Chest Circa 1680

Charles II Oak Panel Coffer Chest Circa 1680

Located in Norwich, GB

lid closes fully, but the clasp naturally rests slightly above the iron lock plate when the chest is

Category

17th Century English Charles II Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest Item Code: 1268A A handsome antique chest on chest in richly

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Automobile Trunk Chest
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Automobile Trunk Chest

Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Automobile Trunk Chest

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century French Louis Vuitton automobile trunk. With fully stamped Louis Vuitton and L.V brass locks and catches. The interior with its original canvas and Louis Vuitton l...

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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Wooden Chest Carved with Two Crenellated Towers
Wooden Chest Carved with Two Crenellated Towers

Wooden Chest Carved with Two Crenellated Towers

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

WOODEN CHEST CARVED WITH TWO CRENELLATED TOWERS ORIGIN: SOUTH WEST OF FRANCE PERIOD: 16th

Category

16th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Chestnut

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1854
Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1854

Antique Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest 1854

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Beautiful painted bridal chest from Germany, or Franconia to be precise. The chest is painted in a

Category

1840s German Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Early 19th Century
Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Early 19th Century

Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Early 19th Century

Located in Vo', Veneto

Antique Painted Chest with Floral Decoration Technical information: Period: circa 1800 Origin

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Early 1800s Italian Other Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Fir

Vintage Rustic Norwegian Hand Painted Blanket Chest
Vintage Rustic Norwegian Hand Painted Blanket Chest

Vintage Rustic Norwegian Hand Painted Blanket Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Rustic blanket chest. Beautiful hand painted detail in a large scale chest

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Rustic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Paint

19th Century American Six Board Blanket Chest
19th Century American Six Board Blanket Chest

19th Century American Six Board Blanket Chest

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th century American pine blanket chest made from six boards. The color is a brick reddish

Category

19th Century American Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Important Travel Chest with a Domed Top
Important Travel Chest with a Domed Top

Important Travel Chest with a Domed Top

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

IMPORTANT TRAVEL CHEST WITH A DOMED TOP ORIGIN : SPAIN PERIOD : 16th CENTURY Height : 72 cm

Category

16th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest
Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest

Antique Mahogany Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A large and impressive Antique Chest-On-Chest with handsome wood and great traditional form. The

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19th Century Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer
18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer

18th Century Wooden Chest with Black Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Original 18th century wooden chest with black lacquer. Edges with iron band, lid covered with iron

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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron
Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron

Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Basket Chest in Wicker and Wrought Iron. Europe, 19th Century. A very decorative antique

Category

19th Century Primitive Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wicker

16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal
16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal

16th Century Gothic Chest, Pinewood, Metal

Located in Madrid, ES

The relief of folded cloths was common in the Gothic furniture, coming from Flanders in the 15th century and used in Spain in a common way well into the 16th century, although 17th c...

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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

19th Century Little Chest or Coffer Teak, English
19th Century Little Chest or Coffer Teak, English

19th Century Little Chest or Coffer Teak, English

Located in Labrit, Landes

English coffer or chest made in the 19th century probably in India. The many brass parts give this

Category

19th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Dutch Teak Blanket Chest, The Netherlands
19th Century Antique Dutch Teak Blanket Chest, The Netherlands

19th Century Antique Dutch Teak Blanket Chest, The Netherlands

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The Netherlands / 19th century / Blanket Chest / Teak / Vernacular Dutch / Antique A robust and

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19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Large Early Baroque Alpine Architecturally Inlaid Coffer/Chest
Large Early Baroque Alpine Architecturally Inlaid Coffer/Chest

Large Early Baroque Alpine Architecturally Inlaid Coffer/Chest

Located in Troy, NY

Large Early Baroque Alpine Architecturally Inlaid Coffer/Chest, the front featuring two arched

Category

Early 17th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine, Fruitwood

Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest

Late 18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest

Located in High Point, NC

Late 18th century oak blanket chest from England. The chest has a quadruple paneled top with molded

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Chinoiserie Camphor Wood Chest with Carvings, 1920
Antique Chinoiserie Camphor Wood Chest with Carvings, 1920

Antique Chinoiserie Camphor Wood Chest with Carvings, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood

Category

1920s Chinoiserie Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid 19th Century baroque revival oak dome top chest
Mid 19th Century baroque revival oak dome top chest

Mid 19th Century baroque revival oak dome top chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century baroque revival oak dome top chest circa 1840. Fine quality dome top trunk which

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Steel

A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century
A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century

A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Spanish Wrought Iron Archive Chest, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection

Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany
17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany

17th Century Portuguese Cutlery Chest Made in Mahogany

Located in North Miami, FL

17th century Portuguese cutlery chest made in mahogany. The chest sits on finely turned legs

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest
Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest

Period Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The Chest On Chest with classic elegant Georgian lines. The upper chest with a carved cornice with

Category

Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland
Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland

Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland With its characteristic shape and

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest
17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest

17th Century English Carved Oak Coffer Chest

Located in London, GB

A 17th century coffer constructed from richly patinated oak timber. Charming traditional carvings adorn the front panels, with numerous characterful ironwork repairs throughout. Engl...

Category

17th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest
Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest

Massive 5ft Antique Carved Teak Wheeled Dowry Chest

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This massive 19th century, antique wheeled dowry chest is stunning. Constructed of solid teak and

Category

19th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Teak

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

chest on chest, offering excellent storage, refined proportions, and timeless Georgian character, ideal

Category

18th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Honey-Colored Carved Oriental Chest in Chinoiserie Style, 1920
Honey-Colored Carved Oriental Chest in Chinoiserie Style, 1920

Honey-Colored Carved Oriental Chest in Chinoiserie Style, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large Honey Coloured Carved Oriental Chest This is a Beautiful Carved Chest it is made from

Category

1920s Chinoiserie Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk
Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk

Small 19th Century French Studded Chest - Trunk

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A small 19th century French studded and cloth-bound chest. Covered in the original green and white

Category

19th Century European Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Burgalesan Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century
Burgalesan Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century

Burgalesan Chest, Walnut, Iron, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

17th Century Baroque Burgalesan Walnut and Iron Rectangular Spanish Blanket Chest Rectangular chest

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Petite Carved Camphor Wood Chest, Chinoiserie Style, Antique, 1920s
Petite Carved Camphor Wood Chest, Chinoiserie Style, Antique, 1920s

Petite Carved Camphor Wood Chest, Chinoiserie Style, Antique, 1920s

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Petite Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Little Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood, for

Category

1920s Chinoiserie Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Rustic Oak paneled Trunk or chest, France 18th Century
Rustic Oak paneled Trunk or chest, France 18th Century

Rustic Oak paneled Trunk or chest, France 18th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

everyday use in a household where storage pieces were both practical necessities and expressions of local

Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century
Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century

Chest, Walnut, Textile, Wrought Iron, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

The shape of this chest, rectangular with flat top, is also the usual in this type of furniture

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest
17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest

17th Century Spanish Wabi Sabi Rustic Box-Bench Chest

Located in London, GB

internal storage for either fire tools or cooking salt.

Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Chestnut

1850 Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest
1850 Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest

1850 Louis Philippe Walnut Wood Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A Traditional Sicilian Blanket Chest, originally it was used to contain the trousseau that the

Category

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Oak Chest-on-Chest, c.1780
Georgian Oak Chest-on-Chest, c.1780

Georgian Oak Chest-on-Chest, c.1780

Located in Savannah, GA

Georgian bleached oak chest-on-chest, circa 1780. Upper and lower chest each with two graduated

Category

1780s Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket  Chest
19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket  Chest

19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a amazing untouched 19thc original paint decorated blanket chest is a small scale

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer
Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer

Chinese Chest with Thick Red Original Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chest with thick red original lacquer and very charming patina. "Shanxi" China 1780-1820.

Category

Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century
Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century

Japanese Woven Bamboo Chest with Two-Tone Finish, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese woven bamboo chests in a two-tone finish, showcasing the texture and craftsmanship of

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century European Hand Painted Blanket Chest
19th Century European Hand Painted Blanket Chest

19th Century European Hand Painted Blanket Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

great piece with functional storage, perfect for storing blankets in a guest bedroom or family room

Category

19th Century European Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest on Stand
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest on Stand

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest on Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Dutch Colonial VOC Coffer or Chest
18th Century Dutch Colonial VOC Coffer or Chest

18th Century Dutch Colonial VOC Coffer or Chest

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Dutch Colonial VOC coffer or chest. Striking Dutch design from the 18th

Category

18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Amboyna

18th c. Burled Walnut Chest on Chest
18th c. Burled Walnut Chest on Chest

18th c. Burled Walnut Chest on Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

A statuesque 18th century chest on chest in burled walnut with glorious color, featuring canted and

Category

1780s English Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Campaign Chest
Campaign Chest

Campaign Chest

Located in Los angeles, CA

Campaign Chest

Category

19th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest
Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Antique American Maple Chest-On-Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The tall chest-on-chest finely crafted in maple with tiger maple drawers. The top chest has a

Category

19th Century Federal Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest
Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Pine Carpenters Box or Sea Chest This a good and interesting piece, the box has been

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Mid-19th Century English Rustic Antique Storage Chest

18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest
18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest

18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest

Located in London, GB

An atypical 18th century pine chest of moulded, serpentine form with forged iron hardware

Category

18th Century French Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Velvet

18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest
18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest

18th C. Italian Baroque Cassone or Blanket Chest

Located in Sheffield, MA

added storage as a blanket chest.  

Category

18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest
Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest

Antique Early 18th Century Carved Oak Coffer/Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique early 18th century carved oak coffer/chest having finely carved detail to the panels and

Category

18th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853
Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853

Rustic Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest from 1853

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

A fairly large painted bridal chest from southern Germany. The chest has a very rustic appearance

Category

1850s German Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone Blanket Chest
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone Blanket Chest

Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone Blanket Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

chest at the foot of a bed, a dramatic entry hall piece, or a handsome storage trunk in a living room or

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Gothic chest with decorated front late 18th century
Gothic chest with decorated front late 18th century

Gothic chest with decorated front late 18th century

Located in Diest, BE

An antique Gothic French chest with a carved wood exterior and metal hardware.

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18th Century French Gothic 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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