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Antique European Chest of Drawers – 19th Century
Antique European Chest of Drawers – 19th Century

Antique European Chest of Drawers – 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

733 / 5.000 Antique European Chest of Drawers – 19th Century Origin: Europe, Netherlands Period

Category

19th Century Dutch Other Antique European Chest

Materials

Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Inlaid European Chest
Exceptional 18th Century Inlaid European Chest

Exceptional 18th Century Inlaid European Chest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A particularly fine Chest with beautiful workmanship and superb form. The graining of the wood

Category

18th Century Antique European Chest

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe
Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe

Exquisite Hand-Painted 19th Century Chest of Drawers from Europe

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Central European chest, with its original decorative paint, from the 19th century. This antique

Category

19th Century European Antique European Chest

Materials

Wood

European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century
European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century

European Walnut Storage Chest, Early 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

European Walnut Storage Chest, early 19th Century. An early chest with triple brass locks and hand

Category

Early 19th Century European Country Antique European Chest

Materials

Brass, Iron

Painted Pine European Blanket Chest
Painted Pine European Blanket Chest

Painted Pine European Blanket Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century European painted trunk with original painted surface. There is exposed dovetail

Category

19th Century Antique European Chest

Materials

Pine

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

19th C. paint decorated blanket box or coffer. The front panel has a later added decoupage which has since been partially lost. This antique trunk, with its rectangular-shaped body, ...

Category

19th Century European Renaissance Antique European Chest

Materials

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 European Chest

Materials

Pine

Antique Eastern European Natural Pine Blanket Chest
Antique Eastern European Natural Pine Blanket Chest

Antique Eastern European Natural Pine Blanket Chest

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming and functional antique circa 1900 Eastern European natural pine blanket chest. Beautiful

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Antique European Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest
18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest

18th Century European Inlaid Cabinet on Chest

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Important richly inlaid chest of drawers with a display cabinet. Probably from the 2nd half of the

Category

18th Century European Louis XV Antique European Chest

Materials

Maple, Oak, Burl

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 European Chest

Materials

Wood

Chest South of Europe Baroque Oak, 18th Century
Chest South of Europe Baroque Oak, 18th Century

Chest South of Europe Baroque Oak, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

A chest made during the Baroque period in the southern part of Europe, most likely Italian. Made

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique European Chest

Materials

Oak

Chest Blanket Italian Europe 18th Century Wood Iron Italy
Chest Blanket Italian Europe 18th Century Wood Iron Italy

Chest Blanket Italian Europe 18th Century Wood Iron Italy

Located in New York, NY

Chest blanket Italian Europe 18th Century wood iron Italy. Blanket chest made during the 18th

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique European Chest

Materials

Iron

Large, antique chest, Western Europe, around 1870.
Large, antique chest, Western Europe, around 1870.

Large, antique chest, Western Europe, around 1870.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A large chest from the second half of the 19th century, Western Europe. Dimensions: height 72 cm

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Antique European Chest

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, 19th century.
Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, 19th century.

Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, 19th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique chest of drawers from around 1860. Furniture in very good condition, after professional

Category

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Other Antique European Chest

Materials

Brass

Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe
Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe

Exceptional 1750 Red and Blu Painted Blanket Chest, Central Europe

Located in Vo', Veneto

Small Antique painted blancket chest Measures: H. 31cm - L. 72cm - P. 45cm Rare small chest

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique European Chest

Materials

Fir

Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910
Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910

Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910

Located in Chorzów, PL

Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910. Very good condition, after renovation

Category

1910s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Antique European Chest

Materials

Oak

Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.

Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique chest of drawers from around 1890, from Northern Europe. It is a functional and

Category

1890s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1850.
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1850.

Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1850.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique chest of drawers from the mid-19th century. The chest of drawers has three spacious

Category

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique European Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880.

Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique chest of drawers from the end of the 19th century. The piece of furniture is in very

Category

Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, year around 1850.
Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, year around 1850.

Antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, year around 1850.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, Northern Europe. The furniture is in very good

Category

1850s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique European Chest

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany chest of drawers, late 19th century, Northern Europe.
Mahogany chest of drawers, late 19th century, Northern Europe.

Mahogany chest of drawers, late 19th century, Northern Europe.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique chest of drawers from around 1890, Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique European Chest

Materials

Walnut

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850.

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, circa 1850.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique chest of drawers - bar from the mid-19th century in the Biedermeier style. The style is

Category

1850s Norwegian Biedermeier Antique European Chest

Materials

Walnut

Functional antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Functional antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1900.

Functional antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1900.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Historical chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Dimensions: height 122

Category

Early 1900s Scandinavian Other Antique European Chest

Materials

Brass

Antique oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1890.
Antique oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1890.

Antique oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1890.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique chest of drawers from the late 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after

Category

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Other Antique European Chest

Materials

Brass

Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass The Netherlands
Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass The Netherlands

Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass The Netherlands

Located in New York, NY

Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass Netherlands. A vanity chest made during the 19th

Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Gustavian Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Corner mahogany chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Corner mahogany chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.

Corner mahogany chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique corner chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe. The piece of furniture is in

Category

1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century
Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century

Antique chest of drawers - post, Northern Europe, late 19th century

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique chest of drawers from around 1880, Northern Europe. Furniture in good condition

Category

1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique European Chest

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.
Mahogany antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.

Mahogany antique chest of drawers, Northern Europe, late 19th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique mahogany chest of drawers from around 1890. Furniture in very good condition, after

Category

1890s Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Flemish Baroque Chest of Drawers in Rich European Oak, circa 1770
Flemish Baroque Chest of Drawers in Rich European Oak, circa 1770

Flemish Baroque Chest of Drawers in Rich European Oak, circa 1770

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Flemish commode or chest of drawers in oak with serpentine front and three drawers with original

Category

Late 18th Century Belgian Baroque Antique European Chest

Materials

Oak

North European Commode
North European Commode

North European Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Wonderful 18th century North European commode with 19th century decoration, 1790. Dimensions

Category

18th Century European Antique European Chest

Materials

Pine

Renaissance Oak Chest - 17th Century
Renaissance Oak Chest - 17th Century

Renaissance Oak Chest - 17th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

superb oak chest from the French Renaissance of the 17th century Very beautiful paneled chest with

Category

17th Century European Renaissance Antique European Chest

Materials

Oak

19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest
19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest

19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

19th Century Mahogany Collectors chest with low gallery to the top and four drawers with knob

Category

19th Century European Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Baroque Domed Chest, Oak, Dated 1717
Baroque Domed Chest, Oak, Dated 1717

Baroque Domed Chest, Oak, Dated 1717

Located in Greding, DE

An impressive Baroque domed chest crafted from oak and adorned with intricate iron fittings. The

Category

1710s European Baroque Antique European Chest

Materials

Iron

Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800
Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800

Dutch Colonial Chest / Coffer, circa 1800

Located in Lucenec, SK

This 18th-century antique chest, probably from Northern Europe or a Dutch colony, is made of elm

Category

18th Century European Dutch Colonial Antique European Chest

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest
Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest

Nineteenth Century Irish Mahogany Chippendale Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

An Irish carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid-eighteenth century

Category

19th Century European Georgian Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest
Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest

Nineteenth Century Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

A fine and exuberantly carved mahogany chest, a nineteenth century interpretation of a mid

Category

19th Century European George III Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk
18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk

18th Century European Carved Pine Trunk

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th century European carved pine trunk Brilliant antique trunk / blanket chest from Europe

Category

Late 18th Century British Antique European Chest

Materials

Pine

18th Century South European Walnut Commode
18th Century South European Walnut Commode

18th Century South European Walnut Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Wonderful 18th Century South European walnut commode. Most probably Italian from the mid-18th

Category

Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique European Chest

Materials

Brass

Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century

Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Rectangular chest with base and lid with moldings and iron fittings and corners in forge metal on a

Category

17th Century European Baroque Antique European Chest

Materials

Iron

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period

Category

19th Century European George III Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest
Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest

Miniature Victorian Mahogany Chest

Located in Bradenton, FL

A nicely attractive Miniature Mahogany Victorian era chest 1850 - 1870. Two over three graduated

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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 European Chest

Materials

Pine

Georgian Bachelor's Chest
Georgian Bachelor's Chest

Georgian Bachelor's Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the richly grained fold over top with molded edge, over

Category

1760s European George III Antique European Chest

Materials

Brass

Empire Chest of Drawers
Empire Chest of Drawers

Empire Chest of Drawers

$3,500Sale Price|27% Off

Empire Chest of Drawers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Empire fruit wood chest of drawers with gilt bronze hardware and ebonized columns, 19th century. No

Category

19th Century European Empire Antique European Chest

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th-Century Chest, Veneered with Walnut and Austrian Ash
Late 18th-Century Chest, Veneered with Walnut and Austrian Ash

Late 18th-Century Chest, Veneered with Walnut and Austrian Ash

Located in Brussels, BE

Late 18th-Century Chest, Veneered with Walnut and Austrian Ash

Category

Late 18th Century European Baroque Antique European Chest

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Chest of Drawers Louis XV
Chest of Drawers Louis XV

Chest of Drawers Louis XV

Located in Brussels, BE

Chest of Drawers Louis XV

Category

Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique European Chest

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest
18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest

18th Century Italian/ French Renaissance Revival Lion & Inlay Strongbox Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th Century Italian or French Renaissance Revival Strongbox Chest with Inlay and Lion Masks A

Category

18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique European Chest

Materials

Iron

18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest
18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest

18th Century Blanket Box or Wedding Dowry Chest

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Believed to have originated from Southern Italy.  Free shipping within the United States and Canada.

Category

1760s European Rococo Antique European Chest

Materials

Wood

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bachelor’s Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century Georgian mahogany bachelor’s chest with two short and three full length drawers with

Category

18th Century European Georgian Antique European Chest

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a lovely antique pine chest! This piece dates to the 19th century and has lovely patina

Category

19th Century European Antique European Chest

Materials

Pine

A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century
A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century

A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Small Oak and Pine Chest, Late 16th – Early 17th Century Provenance: Private Australian

Category

Early 17th Century European Antique European Chest

Materials

Oak, Pine

Small Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers
Small Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers

Small Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Greding, DE

Charming hand-painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, featuring a serpentine front

Category

19th Century European Rococo Antique European Chest

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers
18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Charming And Very Good Quality George II Period Mahogany Chest, Retaining Rich

Category

Early 18th Century European George I Antique European Chest

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique European Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique European chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every antique European chest was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an antique European chest, we have 130 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique European chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An antique European chest, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique European chest over the years, but those crafted by Maple & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique European Chest?

The average selling price for an antique European chest at 1stDibs is $2,509, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $38,450 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

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.

Questions About Antique European 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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