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1940s Carlton House Mahogany Chest on Chest Of Drawers
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Very rare 1940s Carlton House mahogany chest on chest of drawers. Rock solid red mahogany wood
Category

Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in
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Antique 1890s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
H 60.63 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in
1960s Kling Furniture Certified Genuine Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
By Kling Furniture Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Genuine mahogany chest on chest of drawers by famous Kling Furniture. All drawers work as
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Lovely age, colour and patina
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C. American Empire BowFront Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous, rare Early 20th Century American Empire Bow Front Flame Mahogany chest on chest of
Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century inlaid mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely chest
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a
Category

Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Handsome Antique Mahogany Two-Piece Chest of Drawers, attributed to be from the George III period
Category

Antique 19th Century European George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Chest on Chest of Drawers Jacobean Tudor Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
HARD-TO-FIND Antique English Oak 18th Century Jacobean Chest on Chest~~Chest of Drawers~~Late 18th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Walnut chest on chest
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut chest on chest, of slender proportions, the moulded top above two short and three long
Category

Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut chest on chest
Walnut chest on chest
H 61.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine 18th century mahogany chest on chest of excellent proportions. This Georgian chest is
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.46 in W 39.97 in D 19.1 in
Early Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Fretted Brass Hardware
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early Georgian chest on chest of imposing size and beauty. The mahogany has lovely patina and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

American Heritage Queen Anne Style Mahogany Chest On Chest by Hickory 20th C
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Queen Anne style chest on chest of the American Heritage line by Hickory offers mahogany
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

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

LEXINGTON Banded Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest of drawers by Lexington Furniture. Mahogany with brass hardware
Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Grand Chest of Drawers, English, Walnut, Tallboy, Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique grand chest on chest of drawers. An English, walnut and mahogany tallboy, dating
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

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...

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
H 72.5 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
Inlaid Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany chest on chest has its original hardware that has been highlighted and
Category

Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Chest on Chest
Inlaid Chest on Chest
H 70 in W 44 in D 25 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
George III mahogany chest on chest. Top chest features two over three graduated drawers, fluted
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
Regency period bow front tallboy chest on chest. The top chest boasts a detailed arcaded gothic
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Chest on Chest
Bow Front Chest on Chest
H 75.6 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Georgian chest on chest in figured bookmatched flame mahogany having two short over
Category

Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 77.5 in W 42 in D 24 in
Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Korean Jang or Bandaji wooden chest on chest having two doors on each section with butterfly gilt
Category

Mid-20th Century International Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest
Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest
H 58.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Hanover, MA
Chest on chest by Kittinger of Buffalo from their famed 1948 Mandarin collection. Original two-tone
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
Kittinger Mandarin Chest on Chest
H 63 in W 46 in D 21 in
English Chippendale Chest On Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The cornice of this chest on chest has a diminutive dentil and egg and dart cornice with blind
Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Chest On Chest
English Chippendale Chest On Chest
H 69 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in
Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale walnut chest on chest, with drawers that are cross banded with mahogany. The upper
Category

Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
Chippendale Walnut Chest on Chest
H 73.5 in W 46 in D 24 in
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This 18th century chest retains its original hardware, ogee feet, and crown moldings. The upper
Category

Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chest on Chest
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74 in W 27 in D 25 in
19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
A magnificent beautiful big Chest of Drawers "Chest on Chest." Swedish early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian walnut and oak chest on chest. Upper section consists of three over three graduated
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Ebony, Satinwood

Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut & Oak Chest on Chest
H 67.75 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid walnut chest on chest with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three smaller drawers above
Category

Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Walnut

Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
H 58 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest. The top having an arrangement of
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy. The cavetto
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 74.02 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Period Georgian Standing upon spade feet
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
Georgian Chest on Chest Period Mahogany
H 71 in W 43.5 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century mahogany chest on chest from England. There is a dentil moulding, over an arched cove
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 76.88 in W 44.5 in D 22 in
Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid George III chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above delicately crafted
Category

Antique 1790s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
H 72 in W 42.5 in D 21.25 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Georgian period mahogany chest on chest, the dentil molded top with reeded canted corners
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74.5 in W 45 in D 22 in
English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest has the original Rococo hardware. It has Fine fretwork
Category

Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
George II walnut chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above two over three graduated
Category

Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 70.63 in W 40.25 in D 20 in
George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This George II mahogany chest on chest retains all of its original hardware, feet, and crown
Category

Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
George II Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 75.25 in W 44.63 in D 21 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality, George III Mahogany chest on chest, having a dentil moulded cornice
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 73.25 in W 43.5 in D 21 in
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular cornice with Greek key carving over two short and three long drawers flanked by carving, the base with three long drawers with identically carved sides raised on oge...
Category

Antique 1760s Great Britain (UK) George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 70.5 in W 52.5 in D 23.25 in
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
With molded rectangular cornice over three short drawers over three graduated drawers, the base with three graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet. Original handles. Overall origin...
Category

Antique 1740s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Other

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 68 in W 42 in D 32 in
Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Georgian walnut chest on chest with three short drawers below a moulded crown above
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
Antique George II Walnut Chest On Chest
H 71 in W 40.5 in D 20.75 in
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Essex, MA
In two parts with a shaped rectangular cornice over three small drawers over three graduated drawers flanked by fluted chamfered corners, the base with three graduated drawers. Origi...
Category

Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut

George II Walnut Chest on Chest
George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 66.13 in W 41.25 in D 21.5 in
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1740. A fine George II walnut chest on chest, with original brass escutcheons and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
A George II Walnut Chest on Chest
H 68.12 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest
By Drexel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted as Drexel is known for. The two part chest on chest with a broken bonnet top with
Category

20th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and very well made Antique English Georgian Chest-On-Chest with fine traditional form
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
H 71.75 in W 44.25 in D 21.5 in
English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 18th century English George III period figured mahogany chest on chest with a simple
Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century burr walnut secretaire chest on chest with original brass handles and canted
Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 77.56 in W 42.92 in D 22.05 in
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4768 exceptional George III mahogany chest on chest, having dentil carved cornice above 2 short
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
George III Chest on Chest in Mahogany
H 71.66 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in
18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century English oak chest on chest with lovely crown molding around the top, following down to
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
H 67.38 in W 38.38 in D 20.25 in
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
George III mahogany chest on chest with the upper section having a dentil cornice and two short
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Other

Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Antique George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 72.84 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest. Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet
Category

Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English George I Style Chest on Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
English George I style chest on chest.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English George I Style Chest on Chest
English George I Style Chest on Chest
H 66 in W 41 in D 20.5 in
English 18th Century Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English 18th century oak chest on chest, with cove and dentil cornice, the top section with two
Category

Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany bow front chest on chest with ebony string inlay on unique Hepplewhite crown
Category

Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th century Mahogany Hepplewhite Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare very large size English bow front mahogany antique chest on chest dates from the 1790
Category

Antique 1790s British Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
Category

Antique 19th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
Located in Skipton, GB
A good Oak Tallboy, or chest-on-chest of small proportions. The upper section has moulded dentil
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
H 66.15 in W 40.56 in D 20.08 in
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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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