$2,258Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in W 30.71 in D 13.59 in
Antique Studded Zanzibar Chest, African, Carriage Trunk, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique studded Zanzibar chest. An African, mahogany and brass decorated carriage trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Brass
$2,200
H 17 in W 37.5 in D 16 in
Antique 19thC Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850.
Brass, Copper
A Timber Gilt-Metal Embellished Box, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Origin and Use: Zanzibar chests originated in East Africa, particularly in Zanzibar and coastal areas like Kenya, and were historically used to store valuables, spices, and dowries i...
Metal
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 46.75 in D 20 in
Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and sp...
Copper
$1,995
H 21.5 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Antique Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Studded Copper Clad Dowry Chest Trunk, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Zanzibar, Omani dowry chest, circa 1880. The chest having a hinged lid clad in decorated copper repousse work, the front and sides having similar decoration, the insi...
Brass, Copper
19th Century Zanzibar Trunk, Brass & Hardwood, Beaux Arts, 1850
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Zanzibar trunk A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers This hardwood chest is decorated with brass, studs and fretwork Dowry ches...
Brass
$3,400
H 25 in W 42.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Zanzibar Wood & Brass Studded Coffee Cocktail Table Trunk Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely rare Zanzibar trunk, 19th century. Brass studded decorations all-over with brass clad panels.
Brass
Zanzibar chest
Located in Penzance, GB
Zanzibar chest highly decorated in studded and fretted brass, mid 19th century.
Brass
Unavailable
H 19 in W 38 in D 15.75 in
Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood with Brass Overlay and Studs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare early 20th century handcrafted Zanzibar blanket chest with brass metal overlay and brass studs throughout.
Brass
19th Century Teak Brass Studded Red Zanzibar Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th Century Teak red painted, brass studded Zanzibar Chest, antique Shirazi Omani Dowry Trunk. 19” h. x 43” w. 19”d.
Brass
Rare 18th Century East African “Zanzibar” Chest.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare 18th Century East African “Zanzibar” Chest. Decorated with remarkable pierced brass and brass nail heads in geometric patterns on teak with a cinnabar red pigment.
Teak
19th Century Zanzibar Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a 19th century Zanzibar storage chest. The chest was created in the mid-19th century.
Brass
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood.
Brass
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood.
Brass
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning design on the front, sides and top.
Brass, Bronze
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H 20 in W 44 in D 20 in
Antique Zanzibar Dowry Chest with Decorative Brass Overlay and Studs c1890
Located in Sherborne, GB
Stunning antique Zanzibar dowry chest, circa 1890. This useful chest can be used as a coffee table.
Brass
Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers This chest is in fact a mule Chest as it has 2 drawers at the bottom decorated with brass studs and fretwork and the brass hasp ca...
Fruitwood
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H 20.48 in W 51.78 in D 23.63 in
Large Antique Zanzibar Chest, East African Teak, Brass, Storage Trunk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Zanzibar chest. An East African, teak and brass storage trunk, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Brass
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H 19 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Pair of Major Celebrity Owned Rare 19th Century Zanzibar Chests, Nightstands
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This pair of 19th century "Zanzibar" chests also know as "Dowry" chests are from the Palm Springs Estate of a well known Hollywood "Leading Man."
19th Century Brass-studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood.
Teak
19th Century Teak Brass-Studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning rare 19th century Zanzibar or Bombay chest composed of six thick slabs of teak wood.
Brass
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning design on the front, sides and top.
Brass, Bronze
Zanzibar Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning example of an early 20th century Zanzibar dowry chest from circa 1920. The chest is in the classic shape and design of what is commonly known as a ‘Zanzibar ...
Brass
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H 8.08 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
Antique decorative small Zanzibar brass and copper mounted chest or strongbox
Located in Central England, GB
This remarkable and small beautifully proportioned Zanzibar chest is a highly decorative piece made from a mixture of teak and other various woods.
Copper
Zanzibar Mid-19th Century Studded Rosewood Chest with 3 Drawers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous rosewood chest with 3 drawers and 2 hidden drawers behind them. Pictured. Chest is missing some items, (handles on sides and lid lock and catch). Looks like it may have been...
Rosewood
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H 18 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Shirazi Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest, 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850.
Brass, Copper
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H 18.5 in W 43 in D 18.5 in
Antique Zanzibar Omani Arab Padouk Teak Brass Stud Dowry Chest Coffer Truck 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique early 19th century Zanzibar or Omani teak and studwork dowry chest, circa 1820.
Brass
Zanzibar Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Zanzibar chest, with brass stud decoration, interior fitted with a lift out tray and multiple compartments, three of the compartments have lids, two exterior drawers; original brass ...
Brass
Engraved Brass Zanzibar Chest on Base
Located in Wilson, NC
Engraved brass Zanzibar chest on base, with beautiful reticulated engraved brass decoration throughout, side brass carrying handles.
Brass
Zanzibar Chest
Located in North Egremont, MA
Teak with brass overlay cut work and studs, brass handles seem to be replaced, lift top with three drawers
Brass
Antique African Zanzibar Chest Trunk, Brass-Mounted, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
Be the first to see our new arrivals directly through 1stdibs! Please click Follow Dealer below. The unique appearance of this African trunk with its hardwood case studded with b...
Brass
A Rare Zanzibar Metal Studded Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic 19th Century brass decorated teak wood Zanzibar chest.
Metal
Brass Overlay Zanzibar Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Brass overlay Zanzibar blanket chest, elaborate brass stud work with engraved brass edging on the front and sides.
Brass
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H 30.5 in W 44.75 in D 21 in L 30.5 in
19th Century Zanzibar Teak Carved Chest with Ornate Brass Mounts
Located in London, west Sussex
This superb zanzibar teak intricately carved chest features ornate brass mounts and three drawers to the base, with a key to the front and drawers.
Brass
19th Century Hardwood Highly Decorative Zanzibar Traders Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
A mid-19th century hardwood highly decorative Zanzibar traders chest decorated with brass stud and metalwork.
Brass
19th Century Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood and Brass Studs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare 19th century handcrafted Zanzibar chest with brass metal overlay and brass mounts.
Brass, Sheet Metal
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H 25 in W 54 in D 22.5 in
Antique Zanzibar Blanket Chest Teak Wood with Brass Metal Overlay, 19th Century
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare 19th century handcrafted Zanzibar chest with brass metal overlay and brass mounts.
Metal, Brass
Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk
Located in Wilson, NC
This trunk has brass studwork applied in various decorative patterns. Some of the brass studs are missing. Each front has five applied decorative straps. The tip of one of the right ...
Brass
Rare Zanzibar Trunk
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Zanzibar trunk, circa 1850. Covered in decorative brass and metalwork over wood. Great storage with three drawers.
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
18th Century Antique Carved Oak Coffer
Located in Suffolk, GB
18th century antique carved oak coffer having a lift up plank top lid with a moulded edge opening to reveal a storage compartment. It boasts a quality carved frieze with an original ...
Oak
$6,681 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$10,387Sale Price|41% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 27.17 in
Rare 15th Century Solid Oak Medieval Dutch Gothic Chest or Trunk
Located in Casteren, NL
A very rare chest that was completely made of solid oak from the Netherlands middle ages. It is a joined chest with hand carved geometric gothic front panels. The ornaments used ar...
Wrought Iron
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rocco Drinks Table is an organic modern side table that merges sculptural artistry with functional design. Hand-forged in the U.S.A., its iron top features decorative markings, w...
Iron
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$5,488
H 30.71 in W 49.61 in D 27.17 in
Antique 19th Century Solid Pine and Traditional Painted Bohemian Trunk or Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful trunk or blanket chest was made in the mountain area of Austria in the early 19th century, circa 1820. It was completely made in solid pine by the use of traditional w...
Steel
French 18th Century Solid Oak Carved Coffer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, solid oak coffer from the 1700s, the heavy storage trunk has a paneled construction graced by various hand-carved patterns such as roses along the upper trim, and more abst...
Iron
19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand painted small Swedish trunk circa 1877. Good quality piece of rustic Swedish furniture, offering plenty of opportunities for storage in multiple rooms around the home, such as ...
Metal
1822 Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1822 Painted Tyrolean Chest Measurements: H. 52 cm - W. 125 cm - D. 60 cm Period: 1822 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Tyrolean chest, painted in teal. On the front it has th...
Fir
$1,133Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.63 in W 20.87 in D 13.39 in
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 item a unique style. The numerous compartments in the upper part, as well as the ...
Brass
19th Century Italian Venetian Grotto Settee by Pauly et Cie
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
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