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Pennsylvania House Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest Bonnet Top Dresser
By Pennsylvania House
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare Pennsylvania House Chippendale Chest on Chest with Bonnet Top chest of drawers in excellent
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 78.28 in W 36.75 in D 18.75 in
18th Century Massachusetts Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
A Massachusetts Chippendale period 18th century cherry chest-on-chest.
In two parts, the swan's
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Chestnut
Antique Early 20th Century Cherry Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Chippendale style chest on chest of drawers, unbranded. Cherry with brass hardware, ogee
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hepplewhite Cherry Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Cherry and Mahogany Hepplewhite chest 1790-1815. Decorative string inlays on the Mahogany drawer
Category
Antique 1790s Unknown Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Sheraton Cherry Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Sheraton Cherry two over three graduated drawer chest. Probably Virginia or
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
American Chippendale Cherry Chest of Drawers, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Chippendale chest of four graduated drawers with a divided top drawer. The chest features
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
Biedermeier Fold-Up Chest, Cherry Veneer, Roller Doors, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier fold-up chest, cherry veneer, roller doors, Germany circa 1830.
Fancy half cupboard
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1800, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
corners of the chest. The dresser has very pretty cherry veneer. The special features are the geometric
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
English 19th Century Chest made of Wild Cherry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive English chest made from solid wild cherry. The top of the chest has an inlay ebonized
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Statton Trutype Americana Oxford Cherry Dresser Chest
By Statton Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
This is an authentic Oxford cherry dresser chest hand made by Statton Trutype Americana from the
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
STATTON Trutype Americana Centennial Cherry Queen Anne Gentleman's Chest
By Statton Trutype, Statton Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style gentleman's chest by Statton Furniture, from their Trutype Americana line
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 72.5 in W 38.5 in D 20.5 in
Early 19th Century Curved Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Chest of drawers "en arbalète" in Louis XV style. Circa 1st half of the 19th century. Made of solid
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Pine
19th Century Original antique Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Cherry Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
Cherry. High-rectangular, one-body on four feet. Overhead cover plate, including drawer
Category
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
We would like to offer you this elegant, early Biedermeier cherry four-drawer chest. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Cherry
Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Cherry wood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century ,
Germany, 1800
Cherry wood
This Louis XVI
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
American Tiger Maple and Cherry Fall Front Chest
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Tiger maple and Cherry fall front chest with interior fitted desk, turned bulbous columns
Category
Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A classicist chest of drawers in Louis XVI style. Made from solid cherry wood around 1800
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Cherry
American Sheraton Tiger Maple and Cherry Chest of Drawers. Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Sheraton tiger maple and cherry four drawer chest of drawers with original cherry knobs
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Maple
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Chest of Drawers. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This truly exquisite, early Biedermeier cherry commode was made in Vienna circa 1825
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Cherry
6-Drawer Chest Chiffonnier in solid blond cherry wood, Louis XVI style
Located in Landivy, FR
This chiffonnier 6-drawer chest belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
H 52.76 in W 24.81 in D 15.75 in
American Cherry Bow Front Graduated Chest of Drawers. Rhode Island. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cherry bow front chest with carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers, original oval
Category
Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 37.5 in W 43 in D 26 in
American Hepplewhite Cherry & Birds Eye Maple Graduated Chest of Drawers, C 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite cherry and birds eye maple chest with a carved molded top, four graduated
Category
Antique 1810s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 39.25 in D 18.25 in
Marburg finch chest Biedermeier around 1800-10 Cherrywood bridal chest
Located in Münster, DE
Marburg finch chest
Biedermeier around 1800/10, cherry wood and other precious woods richly
Category
Antique Early 1800s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood, Oak
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 26.58 in
American Cherry Chest of Drawers with Flanking Fluted Quarter Columns, VA C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Cherry five drawer chest of drawers with a carved molded edge top, flanking fluted quarter
Category
Antique 1780s American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 37.75 in W 40.5 in D 21.5 in
French chest of drawers Louis Philippe whitened End 19th cherry
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This French Louis Philippe style dresser in the late 19th century is white cherry. It has four
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
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This chest of draws is made of 100% solid French Cherry wood.
The proposed finish is a blond cherry
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
H 33.47 in W 40.16 in D 17.33 in
Chippendale Style Bedside Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cherry wood. Great for bedside storage.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Chest / Dresser, Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern, Cherry
Having four
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 30.25 in W 34 in D 20.5 in
Antique Circa Early 19th Century American Federal Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique American Federal period chest of four drawers in cherry over bracket feet.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine Biedermeier Chest of Three Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A fine Biedermeier chest of drawers.
Crafted in cherrywood with columns flanking the
lower two
Category
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Vintage French Cherry Wood Drawer Cabinet-Chest of Drawers-Style Louis XV-70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Wonderful Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers in massive Cherry Wood - extensive Wood Carvings -and a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 30.71 in W 36.62 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Cherrywood Directoire Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A 19th century classicist cherry wood chest of drawers in the Directoire style.
Solid cherry
Category
Antique 19th Century European Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
replaced. This piece has four drawers all with faux bamboo applied moldings turned from cherry. The chest
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Southern German, c. 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Three-bay Biedermeier chest of drawers on s-legs with ebonised columns and profiles. The corpus is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is made from Carrara marble, and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Important Chests With Berlin Cast Iron Details
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Important chests in maple with burl veneer and ebonized details. Extraordinarily crafted
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Pair of 18th Century Italian Chest of Drawers
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Madrid, ES
Extraordinary pair Italian Louis XVI commode chest to late 18th century, realized of Giuseppe
Category
Antique 1790s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Boxwood, Cherry, Fruitwood
Baroque Chest of Drawers, South Germany, circa 1770
Located in Greding, DE
Rare walnut and cherrywood inlaid three-drawer commode from South Germany, prob. Bayreuth. Carved skirt on cabriole legs bearing the serpentine front. The top shows a beautiful marqu...
Category
Antique 1770s German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
18th Century New England Country American Single Drawer Blanket Mule Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique early American country single drawer lift-top faux grain painted blanket chest
Category
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 32.5 in W 48.5 in D 19 in
19th-C. French Faux Bamboo Pine & Marble Chest / Commode
Located in Santa Monica, CA
materials and styles. The faux bamboo, meticulously turned from cherry wood, adorns the commode’s four
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Directoire Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th Century French Directoire Period commode made of solid cherry wood with yellow pine
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Neoclassic Bird's Eye Maple Four Drawer Chest, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic four drawer chest in the French Restoration taste. The case employs both solid
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine
18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Commode - Single Antique Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cherrywood, in good condition. The rectangular polished chest is composed with two large drawers, standing on
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 18.5 in
German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with amazing Central Locking System
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers with central locking
South Germany
Cherry tree
early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
H 31.11 in W 45.28 in D 25.2 in
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large neoclassical chest of drawers on square-pointed feet, veneer and marquetry in cherry and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Veneered Cherrywood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single chest made of handcrafted shellac polished
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.75 in W 45 in D 22.25 in
Authentic Dorothy Draper España Chest in Ivory White Chocolate, circa 1955
By Heritage Furniture, Heritage-Henredon, Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Authentic Dorothy Draper España chest, shown in Ivory White Chocolate. The crème de la crème - the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Wooden Bombay Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 4 drawer 18th Century Wooden Bombay Chest of Drawers has been uninterrupted for over two
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
American Chippendale Tall Dresser Chest of Drawers, Mid-Atlantic c. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CHIPPENDALE CHERRYWOOD TALL CHEST OF DRAWERS
Mid-Atlantic States, circa 1800
Item # 209CBC16W
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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 51.88 in W 38 in D 19.75 in
19th Century French Transitional Marquetry Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding 19th century French marquetry chest of drawers from the period around 1870. Providing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.63 in W 29.53 in D 15.55 in
Italian Cherry Neoclacial-style Commode
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An Italian Cherry Neoclacial-style Commode, from Bologna, with three long drawers, the drawers and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Cherry, Pearwood
19th Century Italian Charles X Period Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind antique Italian mixed wood fiolated scroll flourish marquetry chest of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Charles X Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Rosewood, Maple, Mahogany, Fruitwood
19th Century Antique Biedermeier Cherrywood Chest of drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Chest of drawers, South Germany ca. 1820
The chest with three drawers is standing on
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century Italian Marquetry Chest Of Drawers Museum Quality, Milan ca. 1760
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
crafted marquetry chest of drawers out of Milan. Made around 1760 with highest attention to details, this
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Spruce, Nutwood, Maple, Fruitwood, Ebony
H 33.46 in W 51.57 in D 21.46 in
Louis Philippe Style 5 Drawer Chest in French Oak, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Neoclassical Commode, Germany 1810-1820, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
beautiful cherry veneer. The two drawer commode stands on four pointed feet and has its very pretty original
Category
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
Rare Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Filing Cabinet with Stunning Coromandel Handles
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully designed AND executed, Dutch Art Deco chest with stunning drawers and handles.
Having
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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H 38.8 in W 29.7 in D 20 in
Large Italian Bureau 18th Century Inlayed Walnut Chest of Drawers with Flap
Located in Milan, IT
, cherry and maple veneer placed obliquely in a herringbone pattern, to form both on the sides and on the
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
H 45.67 in W 55.52 in D 22.45 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic cherry chest on chest available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of hardwood, wood and cherry, every cherry chest on chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the cherry chest on chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right cherry chest on chest, those designed in Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cherry chest on chest over the years, but those crafted by Ethan Allen, Johnson Furniture Company and Renzo Rutili are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a cherry chest on chest at 1stDibs is $8,300, while they’re typically $1,600 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it 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 a 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.
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 Cherry Chest On Chest
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A 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.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu 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.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
- What is an Indian dowry chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lingerie chest is used to neatly organize and store undergarments. This compact chest of drawers can also be used to store other items around the house, allowing for versatile styling. On 1stDibs, find an array of lingerie chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vargueno chest may also be referred to as a bargueño chest, which is a cabinet that has both Spanish and Oriental influences and is designed to be portable. Two chests, one on the bottom and one of the top, come together to provide a work surface and drawers for supply storage. Shop a collection of chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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