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Antique English George III Flame Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with "Adam" Painting
By Robert Adam
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous and rare antique English George III flame mahogany Bowfront bachelor's chest with rare
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany, Paint

Silk Road Region Antique Blanket Chest, with Folk Art Paintings
Located in Somis, CA
This amazing piece is from Gan Su province, in the silk road region. The wood is a type of jujube, a very heavy, dense, reddish wood with beautiful swirls of grains. Solid single boa...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Wood

Antique Blanket Chest with Chinoiserie Painting
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding antique circa 1820 American blanket chest which was re-painted at a later date with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

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Wood

Antique European Chest with Neoclassical Inspired Painting and Faux Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
century (late 19th to early 20th century). This antique chest from Europe features a rectangular-shaped
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Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Paint Decorated Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very decorative antique chest with later painting. The chest with an angular shaped case and
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Antique 19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Painted Pine Chest
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
ANtique pine chest with new boat painting of Plymouth Belle 1895
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Early 20th Century English Blanket Chests

Antique Painted Pine Chest
Antique Painted Pine Chest
H 20.75 in W 37.375 in D 18.625 in
Painted Mongolian Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Mongolian side chest with original circular painting on the red doors and black lacquer
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Painted Mongolian Chest
Painted Mongolian Chest
H 33.25 in W 41.5 in D 16.75 in
Antique Chinese Chest with Primitive Paintings
Located in SOMIS, CA
Unique chest features Primitive Folk Art paintings on the door. The images are depictions of a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

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Brass

Antique Chinese Chest with Primitive Paintings
Antique Chinese Chest with Primitive Paintings
H 39.25 in W 56.75 in D 21.25 in
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Antique Chest With Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique chest with paintings available for sale. Each of these unique antique chest with paintings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and softwood. There are 197 antique and vintage antique chest with paintings for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Antique chest with paintings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique chest with paintings bearing louis xv or folk art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique chest with paintings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Stephanie Odegard Collection and Emile Gallé are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Chest With Paintings?

Antique chest with paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,927, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $294,255.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Antique Chest With Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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