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Chest On Wheels

Asian Carved Wooden Chest on Wheels
Asian Carved Wooden Chest on Wheels

Asian Carved Wooden Chest on Wheels

Located in Marseille, FR

Huge Asian carved wooden chest on wheels with a height of 100 cm for a size of 168 cm by 74 cm. piece of furniture in two parts.

Category

Mid-20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels
Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels

Indonesian Madurese 19th Century Polychrome Merchant's Blanket Chest on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indonesian 19th century merchant's blanket chest on wheels from Madura, with hand-painted and carved front showcasing tribal designs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid & Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels
19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid & Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels

19th C. English Mahogany Marquetry Inlaid & Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels

Located in Germantown, MD

An exceptional late 19th Century Mahogany Inlaid and Mirrored Top Blanket Chest on Wheels. Measures 54" in width, 20" in depth and 23" in height.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels

Located in Chicago, IL

A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and wheels.

Category

Early 20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Large Antique Teak Wood Blanket Chest Mounted on Wheels with Iron Nailheads
Large Antique Teak Wood Blanket Chest Mounted on Wheels with Iron Nailheads

Large Antique Teak Wood Blanket Chest Mounted on Wheels with Iron Nailheads

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large antique teak wood partitioned blanket chest on wheels with iron hardware. Created during the early years of the 20th century, this large antique blanket chest exudes rustic c...

Category

Early 20th Century Javanese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s
Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s

Antique Edwardian Walnut Chest of Drawers on Wheels, circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique Edwardian 4 drawer chest of drawers. On original wheels for easy handling.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer  / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s
Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer  / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s

Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on Wheels, Circa 1910s

Located in Germantown, MD

A refinished Early American Style Side Chest of Drawer / Washstand on original Wheels and hardware, Circa 1910s.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s
Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s

Josef Frank for Haus & Garten: small chest of drawers on wheels, 1920s

By Josef Frank

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

Josef Frank designed this delicate chest of drawers in the late 1920s. It was manufactured by Haus & Garten. The original design drawing is housed in the Museum of Applied Arts (MA...

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels
Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Japanese Meiji 19th Century Kuruma Tansu Lacquered Chest with Safe on Wheels

Located in Yonkers, NY

Mounted on four sturdy wheels, this versatile chest was originally designed for merchants who needed to move their goods easily.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Elm Box on Wheels  This is a good elm box
19th Century Elm Box on Wheels  This is a good elm box

19th Century Elm Box on Wheels This is a good elm box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Elm Box on Wheels This is a good elm box it has been set on small legs with wooden casters, the box is lined with a bright chintz fabric on the inside a The Old Elm has...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Blanket Chest Trunk
Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Blanket Chest Trunk

Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Blanket Chest Trunk

Located in Germantown, MD

A gorgeous, completely Refinished Early American Steamers Dome Top Pine and iron Trunk / Blanket Chest Trunk on wheels and lined with American Colonial scenes textile.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers
Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers

Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers

By Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Gibbings Widdicomb Solid Brass Ring Drop Pulls Bachelor Chests Dressers on Wheels.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Blanket Storage Cabinet
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Blanket Storage Cabinet

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Blanket Storage Cabinet

Located in Baltimore, MD

This beautiful storage chest is mounted on castor wheels for easy maneuverability.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Vintage desk by Ennio Fazioli/ico parisi for Mim Italy, 1970s
Vintage desk by Ennio Fazioli/ico parisi for Mim Italy, 1970s

Vintage desk by Ennio Fazioli/ico parisi for Mim Italy, 1970s

By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

It feautures solid wood and aluminum and has two central drawers, a cabinet whith sliding doors on wheels as well as a small chest of drawers on wheels.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice
Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice

Glass, Painted wood & Chrome Plated Metal 1990s desk by Gallotti e Radice

By Gallotti & Radice

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Minimal and elegant Desk with chest of drawers on wheels in white lacquered wood, thick cut glass and chromed metal.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Chest On Wheels For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chest on wheels available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and iron, all chest on wheels available were constructed with great care. Chest on wheels have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Chest on wheels are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial, Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many chest on wheels are appealing in their simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Pierre Guariche and Les Huchers-Minvielle produced popular chest on wheels that are worth a look.

How Much are Chest On Wheels?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,837, while they’re typically $284 on the low end and $12,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 On Wheels

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A casino wheel is a round spinning object used for various games of chance. They get their name from the fact that you usually find them in casinos. The most common type of casino wheel is the roulette wheel. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of casino wheels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ship’s wheels are usually made from wood, and often feature eight or six spokes with curved handles to allow for comfortable adjustment of the wheel. The center hub of the wheel may feature a metal, usually brass, plate for enhanced durability. Take a look on 1stDibs for an array of antique ship’s wheels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A table with wheels is often called a tea trolley, tea cart or bar cart. Bar carts as we know them were originally tea trolleys, a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary carts and bar carts from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A high-wheel bicycle is called a pennyfarthing, but can also be called a high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary bicycle. The pennyfarthing was actually the first design to be called a “bicycle”. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of pennyfarthing-inspired art, from paintings and sculptures to jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditional spinning wheels are often referred to as Saxony Spinning Wheels, but there are some other models that have developed and are used today. These other spinning wheel configurations are the Great Wheel, Castle Wheel, Norwegian Wheel, Modern Wheel and Charkha Wheel. Shop a collection of antique and modern spinning wheels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    It is generally accepted that Thomas E. Warren invented the office chair. Although sketches dating back to the early 16th century of a rolling chair on wheels have been located, Warren was the one to unveil the first-ever commercially successful rolling chair. Called the Centripetal Spring Armchair, the piece debuted at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. The American Chair Company in Troy, New York, manufactured the chair. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of office chairs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The price of an old spinning wheel depends on the condition the wheel is in today. A fully cleaned, polished, and restored spinning wheel can fetch $300 and more. Old spinning wheels made by famous furniture designers or craftspeople as well as those used by famous people can cost a lot more. Find many varieties of authentic antique spinning wheels at 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.

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