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Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest

Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides

Category

19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870
Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

Pair of Antique Collector's Chests, English, Specimen Cases, Victorian, C.1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

present as a fine pair of desktop storage chests These antique specimen chests offer excellent form and

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany, Cedar

Antique William and Mary One Drawer Blanket Chest
Antique William and Mary One Drawer Blanket Chest

Antique William and Mary One Drawer Blanket Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

A lovely William and Mary one drawer blanket chest with unusually well laid out double arch molding

Category

Early 18th Century American William and Mary Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
English 19th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

English 19th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English 19th century towering chest-on-chest in the Georgian style, circa 1850, the case is built

Category

19th Century English George III Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest / Trunk
18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest / Trunk

18th Century Painted Folk Art Farmhouse Bridal Chest / Trunk

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Exceptional painted bridal chest from southern Germany, specifically from Thalmaessing in Central

Category

Late 18th Century German Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest

19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Gothic Petite Trunk ~ Blanket Chest was purpose-built for a cozy niche, and its

Category

Early 19th Century French Gothic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845
Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Painted Swedish folk art chest, dating from 1845. The chest is painted a warm oxblood red and

Category

1840s Swedish Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine, Paint

Wedding Chest, Salamanca Area, Spain, 17th Century
Wedding Chest, Salamanca Area, Spain, 17th Century

Wedding Chest, Salamanca Area, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Wedding chest. Wood, textile, metal, polychrome. Salamanca, Spain, 17th century. Area of

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Mid-19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest with Porcelain Knobs
Mid-19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest with Porcelain Knobs

Mid-19th Century English Pine Blanket Chest with Porcelain Knobs

Located in Mckinney, TX

is still present, a nod to its rich history. This large, strong chest provides wonderful storage

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Porcelain, Pine

19th Century Spanish Baroque Hand Carved Chest Trunk
19th Century Spanish Baroque Hand Carved Chest Trunk

19th Century Spanish Baroque Hand Carved Chest Trunk

Located in Miami, FL

Nice 19th century chest in brown chestnut. Hand carved facade panel with heads decorations. Plinth

Category

1890s Spanish Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

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

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, having a total of seven graduated

Category

19th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600
Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600

Spanish Gothic Oak Cathedral Chest / Coffer Circa 1600

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Spanish Gothic Cathedral Chest, Circa 1600, decorated with Gothic motifs and a central cross. Built

Category

16th Century Spanish Gothic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian Paint Decorated and Marbleized Chest
18th Century Georgian Paint Decorated and Marbleized Chest

18th Century Georgian Paint Decorated and Marbleized Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A handsome mid-18th century George II pine blanket chest with outstanding detailing. Overall the

Category

1750s English George II Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany 3-Drawer Mule Chest c1880
Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany 3-Drawer Mule Chest c1880

Antique Continental Chippendale Carved Mahogany 3-Drawer Mule Chest c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Continental Chippendale mule chest features mahogany construction with carved shell

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19Thc Original Painted Blanket Chest From Epharta, Pennsylvania
19Thc Original Painted Blanket Chest From Epharta, Pennsylvania

19Thc Original Painted Blanket Chest From Epharta, Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original painted blanket chest from Epharta ,Pennsylvania circa 1840-1850.This blanket chest

Category

19th Century American Adirondack Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut
16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut

16th century large chest strongbox iron and walnut

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A quite large 16th century Italian so called 'coffre fort' . Coffers or chest like these were

Category

16th Century Italian Gothic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Georgian Bow Chested Chest of Drawers
Georgian Bow Chested Chest of Drawers

Georgian Bow Chested Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fronted chest. All drawers run well. They have dust panels which prevents dust from running into the

Category

17th Century English Georgian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Chest with Leather Cover, Probably Italy 18th Century
Chest with Leather Cover, Probably Italy 18th Century

Chest with Leather Cover, Probably Italy 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Elongated chest with a domed lid and iron fittings. The wooden chest is covered with dark brown

Category

Late 18th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Leather

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Original Decorative Paint

Located in Baltimore, MD

themselves. Trimmed in a dark green, the top lifts on massive iron strap hinges to reveal a spacious storage

Category

Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest
Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest

Fine 19th Century Chest On Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well made and beautifully constructed Antique Chest on Chest with fine traditional form and

Category

19th Century Chippendale Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington
19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington

19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th C Golden Oak Traveling Silver Chest by Elkington A super quality silver chest or strong box

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest

Located in Kramfors, SE

Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest
19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest

19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century China Trade Brass Bound Camphor Wood Sea Chest, second half 19th Century, a hand

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Campaign Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Coffer or blanket chest in oak, France ca. 1850
Coffer or blanket chest in oak, France ca. 1850

Coffer or blanket chest in oak, France ca. 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1850 / coffer / oak / rustic / Mid-century A rustic coffer or blanket chest in black

Category

1850s French Rustic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquer treasure chest from the 19th century with gilded

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany
British Military Officer's Campaign Chest Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest Dresser of Brass-Bound Mahogany

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome British military officer’s Campaign Ware chest of drawers or dresser, from the 19th

Category

19th Century English Campaign Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass, Metal

European Pine Paint Decorated Blanket Chest Dated 1876
European Pine Paint Decorated Blanket Chest Dated 1876

European Pine Paint Decorated Blanket Chest Dated 1876

Located in Milford, NH

A nicely paint decorated large pine blanket chest dated 1876 on the front, with three foliate

Category

1870s European Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

Wonderful Early 18th Century Chest in Oak and Wrought Iron
Wonderful Early 18th Century Chest in Oak and Wrought Iron

Wonderful Early 18th Century Chest in Oak and Wrought Iron

Located in Meer, VAN

A wonderful late 17th to early 18th century chest in solid oak and hand wrought iron. Northern

Category

Early 18th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

Scandinavian Minimalist Trunk Bedroom Chest or Dressing Bench
Scandinavian Minimalist Trunk Bedroom Chest or Dressing Bench

Scandinavian Minimalist Trunk Bedroom Chest or Dressing Bench

Located in Hyattsville, MD

This trunk appears to be crafted of Oak supports, Pine wall panels, and a Walnut lid. Understated geometry, interesting angular skirting, overall it has a nice minimal mission influ...

Category

Early 1900s Scandinavian Modern Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France
Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France

Rare Large Gothic 16th century carved solid oak chest, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

your living room or as a stylish storage solution this chest is unique statement of style.

Category

16th Century French Gothic Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860
William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860

William IV Wellington Chest Mahogany Chests Drawers 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

storage The chest is flanked by carved decorative corbels beneath the top moulding, adding architectural

Category

1860s William IV Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chinese Blanket Chest with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish
Antique Chinese Blanket Chest with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish

Antique Chinese Blanket Chest with Reddish-Brown Lacquer Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

, pairing functional storage with understated architectural elegance. The piece likely dates to the early

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy

Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient chest carved in walnut, entirely in solid wood with opening top, period legs, hand-built in

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th c. Italian Baroque Cassapanca Storage Bench in Original Paint
18th c. Italian Baroque Cassapanca Storage Bench in Original Paint

18th c. Italian Baroque Cassapanca Storage Bench in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A monumental Italian cassapanaca (storage chest and seat) from a palazzo in Cremona, southeast of

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Camphor Wood Chest, Jiangsu Province, C 1900
Antique Camphor Wood Chest, Jiangsu Province, C 1900

Antique Camphor Wood Chest, Jiangsu Province, C 1900

Located in Kastrup, DK

Camphor wood chest with round metal fittings. Jiangsu Province ca. year 1900. The chest is

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Metal

Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century
Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century

Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century

Located in Farsta, SE

Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century 'Knekt'-chest was used by soldiers to store

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest
18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest

18th Century Oyster Chest on Chest

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fantastic quality 18th Century chest on chest or tallboy.  This beautiful and compact piece

Category

18th Century English Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Yew

Biedermeier Miniature Blanket Chest, Walnut & Spruce, Circa 1810
Biedermeier Miniature Blanket Chest, Walnut & Spruce, Circa 1810

Biedermeier Miniature Blanket Chest, Walnut & Spruce, Circa 1810

Located in Darmstadt, DE

The miniature chest was made of walnut and dates back to the early Biedermeier period at the

Category

Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Spruce, Walnut

18th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Hand Carved Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Hand Carved Walnut

18th Century Italian Antique Blanket Chest in Hand Carved Walnut

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

large and practical storage compartment. This type of chest was originally intended primarily to store

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Blanket Chest
18th Century French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Blanket Chest

18th Century French Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Blanket Chest

Located in Astoria, NY

Magnificent 18th-century French carved chest coffer sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand

Category

Late 18th Century French Renaissance Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Blanket Chest
17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Blanket Chest

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Blanket Chest

Located in Stamford, CT

panel opens to reveal three drawers. Wonderful warm honey patina, great for storage and a real

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Blanket Chest
19th Century Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Blanket Chest

19th Century Baroque Revival Carved Wooden Blanket Chest

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th Century baroque revival carved wooden blanket chest. Elaborately carved wood chest in

Category

19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest

Located in Woodbury, CT

Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated

Category

18th Century English George II Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Italian Baroque Cassone Marriage Chest, Solid Walnut, Circa 1700-1730
Italian Baroque Cassone Marriage Chest, Solid Walnut, Circa 1700-1730

Italian Baroque Cassone Marriage Chest, Solid Walnut, Circa 1700-1730

Located in Winter Park, FL

A suberb 18th century Italian Rennaissance style Baroque cassone, or marriage chest, made of solid

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron, Brass

Art Deco Chinoiserie Chest, Dark Camphor Wood, Carved Design, 1920
Art Deco Chinoiserie Chest, Dark Camphor Wood, Carved Design, 1920

Art Deco Chinoiserie Chest, Dark Camphor Wood, Carved Design, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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

Category

1920s Chinoiserie Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest

18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Country French Stripped Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest is a reminder of a bygone

Category

Mid-18th Century French Country Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Baroque Domed Chest, First Half of the 18th Century
Baroque Domed Chest, First Half of the 18th Century

Baroque Domed Chest, First Half of the 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

An Baroque domed chest crafted from oak, dating to the first half of the 18th century. The chest

Category

Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Iron

George II Walnut Chest On Chest
George II Walnut Chest On Chest

George II Walnut Chest On Chest

Located in Essex, MA

In two parts with molded cornice over three over three drawers. The base with three drawers. Bracket feet. Original handles.

Category

1740s English George II Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Brass

Tibetan Hand Painted Wood Rectangular Monastery Wedding Traveling Chest
Tibetan Hand Painted Wood Rectangular Monastery Wedding Traveling Chest

Tibetan Hand Painted Wood Rectangular Monastery Wedding Traveling Chest

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Tibetan monastery hand painted traveling chest. Solid wood in rectangular

Category

Early 1900s Tibetan Anglo-Indian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wrought Iron

European Hand Carved Wood Blanket Chest Dated 1727
European Hand Carved Wood Blanket Chest Dated 1727

European Hand Carved Wood Blanket Chest Dated 1727

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th century European hand carved wood blanket chest with the initials "RP" and date of "1727"

Category

18th Century Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Wood

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Solid walnut chest on chest with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three smaller drawers above

Category

Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Chest
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Chest

Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique 19th century English Jacobean carved oak chest.

Category

19th Century English Jacobean Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Oak

19th-century English Mahogany Campaign Chest-on-Chest
19th-century English Mahogany Campaign Chest-on-Chest

19th-century English Mahogany Campaign Chest-on-Chest

Located in Montreal, QC

19th-century English mahogany campaign chest-on-chest fitted with typical flush-mounted brass

Category

1860s English High Victorian Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Blanket Chest Blue and Red Painted
18th Century Blanket Chest Blue and Red Painted

18th Century Blanket Chest Blue and Red Painted

Located in Vo', Veneto

Ancient Tyrolean painted chest. Measures: H. 70, L. 174, P. 63 Antique painted chest. On the

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Storage Chest

Materials

Fir

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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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