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19th century Antique English Trunk Coffer Blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique English Trunk coffer blanket Chest Carved Oak Foyer table.
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Antique 1820s British Jacobean Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 34.5 in W 48.5 in D 20.5 in
Paint Decorated Continental Italian Foyer Cabinet Console Table Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Sublime Holland MacRae for Lee Jofa Chatsworth Concave Mahogany Chest
By Lee Jofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Holland MacRae Chatsworth mahogany chest of drawers for Lee Jofa is a stunning piece of artistry
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Early 2000s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Petite French Louis XV Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Commode Foyer Cabinet, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble
H 35.75 in W 38 in D 18.75 in
Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Danish Modern three-drawer chest in stained oak veneer with turned, tapered legs and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
room, or foyer, this Louis XVI Chest of Drawers will instantly become the focal point of your decor
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Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Transition Chinoiserie Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
black and gold lacquered and gilt bronze mounted breakfront chest of drawers. Born in France in the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Swedish Modern Mid-Century Chest of Drawers of Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
uses and could be placed in a bedroom, dining room, or large hallway / foyer. Modern chest would
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 18th-century English William and Mary oak chest of drawers epitomizes the timeless charm
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Oak
Pair Linen Wrapped Three Drawer Commodes / Chests, Nightstands, Modern, American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair linen wrapped three drawer commodes / chests, nightstands, Modern, American
Custom quality
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2010s American Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Modern Linen Chest, Nightstands, Dressers, Walnut, Custom American
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of modern linen chest, nightstands, dressers, walnut, custom American.
Custom quality pair of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Linen
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Firenze, IT
This late 19th-0early 20th century English handsome large and tall chest of drawers in rich
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Black Lacquer and Gilt Chest on Stand with Leather Drawers
By Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc.
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully made black lacquer and parcel-gilt cartonnier, or chest on stand, with tooled leather
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Vintage 1960s American Régence Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome rustic antique Italian walnut chest of drawers commode. circa 1780
Hand-made in Italy
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Chest w/ Beautiful Veneers, Inlay Banding & Original Marble Top, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised two-drawer chest, with its original marble top, from the late 18th century. This
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Antique 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 38 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
Italian Neoclassic Chest w/Roman Bust Column Accents & Unusual Petite Sabre Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical chest, with black accents and and unusual feet, from the early 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in W 46.25 in D 23.5 in
Japanese 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Drawers and Door, Mounted on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese merchant's chest will make for a great addition to any bedroom, living room or foyer.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 43 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in
Elegant 18th C. Italian Late Rococo Style Chest W/Beautiful Book-Match Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian late Rococo style chest of drawers with serpentine form and book-match veneers, circa
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 47.25 in D 24 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with Greek Key frieze
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.25 in W 41.25 in D 16.5 in
Early 19th C. Italian Chest of Drawers w/Inlay Banding, Designed w/Clean Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian chest of four drawers from the early 19th century. This antique chest from Italy has
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 37 in W 47.25 in D 22.25 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
entire piece! This commode or chest of drawers is equipped with beautiful salmon/pink marble with
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Chest of Drawers Cabinet 3-Drawer Serpentine Carved Oak w Key
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique French Oak chest of drawers with 3 drawers and key~~HIGHLY CARVED~~ circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Oak
H 39.5 in W 53 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Bombe Carved Walnut Louis XV 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Exquisite Antique French Walnut Louis XV Style Bombe chest of drawers or Commode~~Early/Mid 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 33.25 in W 47 in D 20.5 in
Late 18th C. English Painted Wood Chest of Four Drawers Raised on Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wood chest, painted in gray hues, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry
Located in Shreveport, LA
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry Piece.
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
H 60.5 in W 57 in D 18.5 in
Italian Raised Cassettiera of Walnut Wood & Brass Hardware, Mid 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut raised chest of two drawers from the mid 19th century. This antique cassettiera
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
An Early 18th Century Italian Carved-Wood Cassettiera
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptionally handsome Italian chest of four drawers from the early 18th century. This antique
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Three Drawer Commode
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Commode or Chest of Drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.25 in W 44.75 in D 22.75 in
French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Accents, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassic painted wood chest, with its original marble top, from the early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Marble
Early 18th C Italian Elaborately-Embellished Commode w/Putti Carved Drawer Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved walnut commode, in addition to a bedroom chest, would make a handsome foyer piece, perhaps adorn
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 56.5 in D 20.5 in
French Empire Period Commode w/Black Marble Top, Revival Accents, & Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of lion's head ring pulls flanking a shield-shaped escutcheon within their center. The chest is
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 28.25 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
French Regence "Linen-Fold" Commode, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Regence period beautifully-carved walnut chest of drawers, with its original hardware
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Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Two Drawer Walnut Commode Sauteuse
Located in Birmingham, AL
carved center panels, this beautifully patinated French chest of drawers, also referred to as a "jumping
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 33.5 in W 45.5 in D 18.5 in
French Modern Tall Blonde Parquetry Cabinet, Mini Armoire W/ Nickel Trim
Located in New York City, NY
practical.
It can be used as a meuble d'appui, mini armoire, clothing chest, chiffonier, semainiers
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 47.5 in W 61.75 in D 21.75 in
Korean 19th Century Two-Toned Wooden Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
any home, perhaps showcased in a living room, bedroom or foyer.
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Antique 19th Century Korean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Italian White Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine quality Louis XVI Style ormolu-mounted commode or chest of drawers with an Italian
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1730s French Period Louis XV Walnut Two-Drawer Commode with Bombé Side Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
presence to any home, whether placed in a bedroom, living room or foyer.
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in W 46.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Spanish Fernandino Bombe Commode & Mirror
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificently decorative antique Spanish Fernandino style mahogany chest of drawers
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Veneitan Paint Decorated Bombe Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
foyer, a bedroom or even a living room area. This 1940s era Italian distressed painted commode is
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Painted Breakfront Three-Drawer Commode with Dentil Molding, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
, circa 1880 will bring a graceful presence to any home, whether placed in a bedroom, living room or foyer.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 46.25 in D 20.75 in
Antique French Sideboard Foyer Cabinet Louis XV Carved Tiger Oak, 19th Century
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Sideboard Foyer Cabinet Louis XV Carved Tiger Oak 19th century.
Direct from
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 43 in W 53 in D 22 in
Fine French Transition Louis XV XVI Style Chest Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
inlaid marble-top chest after Jean-François Oeben / Jean-Henri Riesener.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Japanese Meiji Period Late 19th Century Merchant's Chest Mounted on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period merchant's chest from the late 19th century, with wheels, sliding doors and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Wood
H 56.25 in W 66.5 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Heritage Walnut Burl Wood Chest, End Table or Nightstand
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Plainview, NY
glamorous, this chest will compliment any interior design style and will look amazing in a foyer, living
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 24.25 in D 18 in
Antique French Victorian Era Chest of Drawers Campaign Wellington Cabinet Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Stunning antique French oak 19th century Victorian Era Wellington campaign chest of drawers or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 56.5 in W 26.5 in D 17 in
Unique Spanish Carve-Wood Chest Console Raised on Trestle Legs, Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish carved-wood two drawer chest console from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Console Tables
Materials
Wood
H 29 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
Mid Century Modern OAK Entryway / Hall CABINET + MIRROR Set Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Kjaernulf. Transform your foyer or entryway with this perfect pair - hang the mirror above the cabinet or
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 24.75 in W 22.5 in D 13 in
Elegantly Bowed French Marble Top Buffet Console Cabinet w/Greek Key Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
backside as to rest snuggly against a wall. The marble top overhangs the chest below, with decorative
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20th Century French Buffets
Materials
Marble
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 73.25 in
Superb Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate 4-Tube Floral Epergne Centerpiece
Located in Charleston, SC
bought flowers (or silk flowers) to look magnificent in the center of a table or in an entrance foyer, on
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces
Materials
Silver Plate
18th C. Venetian Tall Secretary Cabinet with Beautiful Hand-Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
a two full-sized, stacked drawers. The chest is raised nicely upon cabriole style carved feet. The
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Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Credenza Console w/its Original Hand-Painted Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
panel doors at front. The skirting is heavily molded, and this chest is raised upon carved bracket-style
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Swedish Rococo Style 19th Century Painted Wood Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
doors and bombé chest. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this Rococo style cabinet features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 90.5 in W 58.5 in D 22.5 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Compound Cabinet with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
smaller chest stacked on top of a regular sized cabinet. Compound cabinets were used for storage. The top
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Modern Pedersen & Hansen Palisander Console & Mirror Set
By Pedersen & Hansen
Located in Forney, TX
, while providing each inlay a unique abstract design.
Large framed mirror, over rectangular chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Copper
H 61 in W 35.5 in D 13 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
and rich detailing throughout, the solid wooden chest fitted with two dovetailed drawers over a
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
room buffet or server, credenza, hall console, chest of drawers commode, or placed in the foyer as a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Sideboards
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bust Pope Gilt Metal Bust on Hand Carved Wood Base Sculpture Antique Dealer LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
console entryway living room or foyer, on a Library table as decorative object bibelot
Excellent color
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Busts
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
Antique Persian Azerbaijan Runner with Warm Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
a compartmental border composed of chest symbols flanked with an outer repeating hook guard band
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
flowers and traditional Anatolian symbols, including stars, birds, trousseau chests, burdocks, rosettes
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Kars Gallery Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
flowers and traditional Anatolian symbols, including stars, birds, trousseau chests, burdocks, rosettes
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest for foyer you’re looking for. Each chest for foyer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and stone. If you’re shopping for a chest for foyer, we have 143 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chest for foyer you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest for foyer, those designed in louis xv, mid-century modern and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made chest for foyer has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, Dunbar and Frederick P. Victoria & Son, Inc. are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chest For Foyer?
A chest for foyer can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,950, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $28,900.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Chest For Foyer
- What do you put in a foyer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Foyers can be decorated with rugs, small furniture and hanging art.
- How big should a foyer rug be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Designers recommend, in general, that there be 18 to 24 inches of bare floor on all sides of a rug. In a small room like a foyer, however, you can get away with a little less. Just make sure that the rug doesn’t bump up against any furniture.
- 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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, 2022A 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, 2022Bombay 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.
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Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
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Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
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In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
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