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Antique British Colonial Campaign Chest on Cabinet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 18th century British Colonial chest with a beaded cornice over three drawers with campaign
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Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Hardwood

Early 1900s British Campaign Rosewood Chest on Custom Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
British Campaign rosewood chest with unusual carved reeded detail on all four sides. It has a
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Early 20th Century British Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquered Chest on Stand 19th Century, British India, 1860
Located in Epfach, DE
Red lacquered chest on stand 19th century, British India, 1860 Very charming 19th century chest
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial...

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780
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Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
H 72.5 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
Large Teak British Campaign Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Nantucket, MA
A handsome British Campaign teak blanket chest or trunk which could also be used as a coffee table
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Mid-20th Century European Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

George III mahogany Irish tallboy
Located in Salisbury, GB
tallboys are set apart from the British chest on chests of the period as they are made in one piece and so
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Antique 1790s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

George III mahogany Irish tallboy
George III mahogany Irish tallboy
H 67.5 in W 40 in D 22 in
Early 18th Century William and Mary British Chest on Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 18th century oak William and Mary British chest on stand having beautiful original hardware
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Antique 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Oak

Victorian Pine and Iron Bound Sea Chest, Iron Bound Silver chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A large Victorian pine and iron bound sea or silver chest. This the heaviest and best quality
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Colonial Blanket Chests

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Pine

British Vintage Dressing Chest in Oak, 1920s
Located in South Shields, GB
A beautiful quality, 1920's oak dressing chest Complete with a mirror and barley twist supports and
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak

British Vintage Dressing Chest in Oak, 1920s
British Vintage Dressing Chest in Oak, 1920s
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
Six-Drawer Bamboo and Cane British Colonial Style Dresser or Chest.
Located in Bellport, NY
A handcrafted six-drawer dresser of bamboo and cane, all drawers are on slides. for easy handling, woven cane fronts and bamboo frames. A transitional and neutral piece that works...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Commodes and Ches...

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique chest-on-chest, english georgian period, oak, cornice, 8 drawers, 1700s, 18th
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

British Military Officer's Campaign Chest or 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
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gentlemen's chest of eight drawers with a casual elegance and featuring a bamboo frame, grasscloth
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Grasscloth, Bamboo

Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers
Bamboo and Grasscloth Chest of Drawers
H 52.5 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Incredible Late 17th Century British Oak Charles II Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Outstanding 17th century English Charles II oak chest with drawers of varied sizes with bold
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Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous and historic 17th century English carved oak dowry chest. Made
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Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
17th Century English Carved Oak Dowry Chest
H 32.25 in W 57.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique British Colonial Chinese campaign chest crafted in teak wood in two piece
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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
Antique Campaign Secretary Chest
H 40 in W 36 in D 18 in
19th Century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century English Mahogany Chest of Drawers has a decidedly Colonial look, with style cues
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Antique 1880s English British Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of Drawers Chest Commode Architectural Facade Enclosed Renaissance Cedar
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A museum quality, English, Late-Renaissance, cedar enclosed chest of drawers with exceptional
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Antique Early 17th Century European Renaissance Commodes and Chests of D...

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Cedar

Wicker Blanket Chest or Storage Trunk with Iron Hardware
Located in Nantucket, MA
A hand-woven caned wicker blanket chest or trunk with iron handles and hasp locks. In very good
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Mid-20th Century Blanket Chests

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Wicker

English Naval dockyard campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian Naval dockyard chest This Victorian Naval dockyard chest was made in the last quarter of
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Antique 1870s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

English Naval dockyard campaign chest
English Naval dockyard campaign chest
H 42.5 in W 36 in D 18.5 in
English 19th Century Military Campaign Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
. England c. 1880. Campaign -era chests were the travel items of British military officers who bought and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Military Campaign Chest
English 19th Century Military Campaign Chest
H 37.01 in W 36.23 in D 15.75 in
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Transport your living space to the 19th century with our antique oak chest of drawers, meticulously
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Antique 19th Century British French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Chest of Drawers
H 37.8 in W 58.7 in D 20.1 in
Rare pastiglia marriage chest - North of Italy, First half of 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Rare pastiglia marriage chest North of Italy, Liguria or Piemonte First half of 15th century wood
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Dallas, TX
damp and wet. With most of these very early chests (both British and otherwise) the very bottom of the
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique William and Mary Style 19th Century Mule Chest of Drawers with Blanket
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique mid to late 19th century William and Mary style Mule Chest with a hinged lid that opens
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Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century British Colonial Jakwood and Ebony Trunk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 19th century British Colonial trunk comprised of jakwood and ebony. The trunk features a central
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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Ebony

18th Century English, Burled Walnut, Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Toronto, CA
A spectacular 18th century, English, five drawer chest with burled walnut and inlaid fruitwood
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Set of two Antique Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Eindhoven, NL
In the world of antique furniture, burr walnut wooden chests of drawers with English Campaign
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Antique 1870s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century. This
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Vintage 1980s French Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

Antique George IV Mahogany Wellington Chest C1830 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine antique well proportioned flame mahogany George IV Wellington chest, in the manner of
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Antique 1830s George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

A pair of early 20th Century mahogany multi drawer chest's
Located in Martlesham, GB
for the British museum, each chest having a combination of eighteen drawers with the original brass
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Empire Revival Burr Maple Tall Chest 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Empire Revival burr maple tall chest dating from the late 20th Century. This
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Vintage 1980s Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Regency Ebony Inlaid Fiddleback Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
table and chest. Finished on all sides and all mahogany secondaries. British- possibly Irish.
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Marquetry Commode Chest 18th Century
Located in London, GB
of the goddess Tawaret in the British Museum. It was regarded by the Romans as an especially
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century British Colonial Trunk with Inlay
Located in Pasadena, CA
A handsome 19th century British Colonial trunk from Sri Lanka that features beautiful inlay
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Baker Stately Homes George III Satinwood & Mahogany Serpentine Chest Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"A spectacular English George III style chest of drawers by Baker Furniture. Part of the Stately
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Late 20th Century George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Vintage Uniflex 1960s Indian Blackwood veneer and Mahogany Chests of Drawers
By Uniflex
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, and stylish vintage Mahogany and Indian Blackwood British made 1960s chests of
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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

SCOTTISH 93RD SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT OF FOOT MiLITARY CAMPAIGN CHEST
Located in GB
, fully signed, 93rd Lancers (Regiment of Foot) military campaign chest of drawers circa 1850 Please note
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Antique 1880s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Richard Woods Wrongwood Chest of Drawers, Established & Sons, UK, 2007
By Richard Woods, Established & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
British artist Richard Woods is renowned for his work with garish and repetitious motifs. He has
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21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Rattan Highboy / Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Midcentury rattan / bamboo highboy / tallboy, chest of drawers by Angraves, England, 1970s This is
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

19th C. Regency Mahogany Chiffonier Tall Chest of Drawers Filing Cabinet Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A tall and Elegant 19th Century Regency chest of drawers Mahogany Chiffonier also chiffonnier. Its
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

British Camphor Wood Military Campaign Trunk with Curved Top and Brass Hardware
Located in Madrid, ES
A late 19th century arched top camphor wood British military campaign chest, with original brass
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Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19th Century Two-Piece Camphor Wood Campaign Chest with Folding Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century camphor wood British military Campaign two-piece chest of drawers features a
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vico Magistretti Black CS49 Samarcanda Black Chest of Drawers by Poggi 1970s
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Chest of drawers model CS49 with four frontal drawers and four doors revealing inner shelves with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Kensington Chest of Drawers Made with Oak, Brass and Glass
Located in Seroa, PT
The Kensington collection is inspired by the British “Neighbourhood” that gives it its name. The
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of G Plan Teak 'Fresco' Side Chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Pair of G plan teak 'Fresco' side chests by Victor Wilkins, English, ca. 1960, of cube-form, the
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

English Leather Bound Campaign Trunk, c. 1820-1830
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic British leather-bound Campaign Trunk that was created in China at the beginning
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

English Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Leather and Camphor Wood, circa 1820
Located in Southampton, GB
decorated in brass with swag nail head detailing. Both clean inside. Manufactured by the British East India
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Antique Early 19th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Amazing Serigraphed Cabinet by Artist Emilio Tadini, Published Casa Vogue
By Emilio Tadini
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful and super rare 'Cassapanca di buona memoria' (chest of beautiful memories) by famed
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Vintage 1980s Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Sir Anderson Army General Georgian Irish 1810 Hardwood Wine Cooler Cellarette
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
general for the British Army. This piece is exceptionally large, it could hold maybe 30 bottles with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Established & Sons Wrongwoods Drawers by Richard Woods and Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons, Richard Woods, Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
British artist Richard Woods is renowned for his work with garish and repetitious motifs. He has
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

Pair Of 20th Century Italian Wooden Commodes With Naturalistic Theme c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
modern or classic in style. We offer complimentary shipping to all our customers in Great Britain. We
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Adam Revival Satinwood Side Cabinets Commodes 19th C
Located in London, GB
. Despite the popularity that Kauffman enjoyed in British society and her success as an artist, she was
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Antique 1890s Adam Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Satinwood

Lieutenant Samuel Pratt's Walnut Highboy, circa 1740 Boston, MA
Located in Milford, NH
British broke into the Pratt house and looted some things, including a scarce bowl which was hidden in the
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Antique 1740s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mahogany and Satinwood Commode Attributed to Pierre Langlois
By Pierre Langlois
Located in London, GB
location of 'Downton Abbey', the famous British television series. This commode remained in the collection
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Wood

A Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode By François Linke
By François Linke
Located in New York, NY
, exhibiting at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, the Liege in Belgium and the 1908 Franco-British exhibition
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

George III Mahogany Tallboy in the Manner of Robert Gillow
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
. By 1775 he was in command of British forces in East Florida and in 1778 supported the attack on
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Server Commode
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, Liege in Belgium, and the Franco-British exhibition in London in
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th-20th century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marquetry Commode
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
World’s Fair, Liege in Belgium, and the Franco-British exhibition in London in 1908. His work has long
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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British Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic British chest on chest available at 1stDibs. Each British chest on chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 529 options for an antique or vintage British chest on chest now, or shop our selection of 19 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a British chest on chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A British chest on chest made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Established & Sons, François Linke and Poul Cadovius each produced at least one beautiful British chest on chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a British Chest On Chest?

Prices for a British chest on chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $564,235, while the average can fetch as much as $3,007.
Questions About British Chest On Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.