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Mahogany English Regency Campaign Chest Flatware Silverware Box Tilden - Thurber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mahogany English Regency Campaign Chest Flatware Silverware Box Tilden - Thurber Co. Item
Category
Antique 19th Century Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 21.5 in D 15 in
Arthur Umanoff Miniature Chest box
By Arthur Umanoff, The Elton Company, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
joints and seamless sturdy construction. Can be used to hold flatware and silverware but intended for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Federal Style Silver Chest by Henkle Harris
By Henkel Harris
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mahogany Federal Style Silver Chest by Henkle Harris. The medium colored mahogany with a burl
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Florence Knoll Hanging Cabinet for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
. Inside pull-out drawer with flatware dividers, Adjustable wood shelves, and Saddle leather pulls.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Birch
Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for 18 Guest in Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for eighteen guests consisting of 312 pieces of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
H 36 in W 21.25 in D 15.25 in
Vintage European Leather Flatware Box Display Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Continental heavily distressed leather flatware storage box chest, 20th century, finely
Category
20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Dubarry Flatware, Service for 36
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cartouche area. Imagine your personal monogram gracing this flatware. Flatware chest included.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paramount by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 pieces in Chest
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Paramount by Kirk sterling silver Flatware set, 69 pieces. This modern design is based on
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces with Chest
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Legato" by Towel sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8
Category
Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Incredible Tiffany And Company Oak Fitted Flatware Silverware Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This incredibly large and elegant box/chest was made for Tiffany and Company to hold a large
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Tetard Freres - 115pc. French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Storage Chest
By Tetard Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Magnificent 115pc. French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Storage Chest by one
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Keller - 198pc Antique French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 198-piece Sterling Silver and gold plated sterling silver Flatware
Category
Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 246pc 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest !
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
The worlds of luxury and craftsmanship often intersect in fascinating ways, exemplifying the pursuit of perfection through design and skill. Two iconic brands that embody this union ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Original Hollywood Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Regency Wooden Flatware Chest
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-20th century Hollywood Regency fitted flatware chest or canteen on stand in the original cream
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Free Shipping
H 44.1 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
Sterling Flatware Service for 18/5 piece Setting
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This complete set of sterling silver flatware is a Classic beauty. Tailored with very Fine detail
Category
Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Jorgen Bloch, Maison Bloch Eschwege 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Bloch & Eschwege 273pc. Flatware Set – Description 1st Dibs
Direct from Paris, A Stunning 273pc
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver extensive flatware service in huge fitted Tiffany chest - 255 pieces. This service includes:
12
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Aucoc - 166pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By A. Aucoc
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 166pc. 950 Sterling Silver and Vermeil Flatware Set by Andre Aucoc
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
the Tutt Alumni House. The impressive 10 drawer chest was purchased in about 1919 and was used to
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
Includes large and impressive vintage storage chest, in as-is condition.
The flatware is in excellent
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 179 Pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted chest -179 Pieces. This set includes:
24 Dinner Knives
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Valencia by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Valencia by International sterling silver flatware set of 71 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives
Category
Vintage 1960s American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 184 Pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Colonial by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Kings by Emile Viner Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 185 pcs Fitted Chest
By Emile Viner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding English Sterling flatware service in fitted chest
The Edward Viner Silver Factory
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Angelique by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Angelique by International sterling silver flatware set for 18, 114 pieces. This set
Category
Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest, 340 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Repousse
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Princess by Stieff hand chased high-relief repousse sterling silver Flatware set, 55 pieces
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Repousse
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Princess by Stieff hand chased high-relief repousse sterling silver flatware set, 70 pieces
Category
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christiansborg by Grann & Laglye Denmark Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12
By Grann & Laglye
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver DINNER SIZE Flatware set - 96 pieces.
This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
German Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 Dinner 170 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding monumental Sterling Silver German flatware set with timeless design - 170 pieces. This
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives w/ blunt
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 61 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Craftsman by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 61 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 87 pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Violet by Wallace sterling silver Flatware set - 87 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives with
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Duo by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Set 116 pieces Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 96 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 61 pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver flatware set - 61 pieces. This scarce pattern features a
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Midcentury Flatware Set Service for 24/5 Piece Setting /120 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
flatware chest and your monogram on the plaque on the outside of the chest.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 67 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver Flatware set - 67 Pieces. This set includes:
12 KNIVES, 8 5/8"
12 FORKS, 7 3/8"
12 SALAD FORKS, 6
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver Flatware set - 65 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, w/stainless blades, 8 3/4"
12 Forks, 7 3
Category
Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 8 Dinner Set 110 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 18 Dinner Set 123 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Radiant by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 pieces
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Radiant by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 53 pieces. This set includes:
8 Regular
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Quintessence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Quintessence by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 63 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Knives, 9 7/8"
12
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 48 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver Flatware set - 48 Pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 8 3/4"
8 FORKS, 7 3/8"
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Craftsman by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 47 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver Flatware set - 47 Pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 8 5/8"
8 FORKS, 7 3/8"
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
America by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service for 36 Dinner Set 231 pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Frontenac by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 88 pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Frontenac by International sterling silver Flatware set - 88 pieces. This pattern was introduced in
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Frank Whiting
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alexandra by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Alexandra by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 51 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9"
12
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Botticelli by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Botticelli by Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/2
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 62 Pieces
By Frank Whiting
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 62 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vogue by International Silverplate Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pieces Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 8 3/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
The flatware is in good vintage
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight, 52 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
dramatic accent for any table setting.
Royal Danish by International sterling silver flatware set, 52
Category
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 pieces
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware set, 35 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Madeira Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Vermeil
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Madeira Gold by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service Vermeil
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Melrose Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Starfire by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 44 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Starfire by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set, 44 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/8"
8
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Orchid Gold by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 6 Service Vermeil
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Orchid Gold by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 24 pieces. This set is vermeil
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 46 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lyric by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 46 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8"
8
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Continental by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 104 pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, contemporary look.
Continental by International Dinner and Luncheon Size Sterling Silver flatware set - 104
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
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Chest For Flatware For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of chest for flatware for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of chest for flatware, we have 1372 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of chest for flatware — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of chest for flatware is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Towle Silversmiths, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Wallace Silversmiths each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of chest for flatware that is worth considering.
How Much is a Chest For Flatware?
Prices for a piece of chest for flatware can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $70 and can go as high as $124,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.
Finding the Right tableware for You
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
Questions About Chest For Flatware
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are many kinds of flatware for your home — it is really a matter of preference. You can find a wide variety of vintage and antique flatware on 1stDibs. There are options in silver, sterling silver and more for you to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best metal for flatware is really a matter of preference. It depends on the kind of flatware that best fits your design style and space. Find a variety of vintage, modern and antique flatware on 1stDibs to meet any decor scheme.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The biggest difference between silverware and flatware is the materials. Although people may use the words interchangeably, silverware is technically the term for cutlery made from silver, while flatware features other materials like stainless steel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is bronze flatware safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Bronze dishware is generally safe to use for eating and cooking, though it requires careful use. Additionally, bronze should not be used to store food over long periods of time.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Silver flatware can be valuable because silver is a valuable metal. Sometimes the value of the metal as scrap can be more valuable than the items themselves. Find a collection of vintage and antique silver flatware on 1stDibs today.
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When a visionary Copenhagen designer teamed up with an enterprising Long Island couple, Scandi-style magic landed in kitchens and dining rooms across the United States.
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The arbiter of good taste, who has curated a collection for 1stDibs Auctions, invites 1stDibs inside her family’s Hamptons barn for a firsthand look at her welcoming style.
Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions
Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Meet the Celebrated Hostess Whose Magical Tabletops Enhance Every Occasion
For Stephanie Booth Shafran, entertaining guests is about opening her heart as well as her home.
How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain
Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.
How Noguchi Elevated Ashtrays to Objets d’Art
Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.
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