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Pair of Trompe L'oeil Miniature Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet pair of small trompe l'oeil chests with art work on all four sides.
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
is yours!
This attractive wardrobe/chest with Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted in
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 47 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Blue Taupe Gray Glass 7-Drawer Chest Semainier
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
is yours!
This attractive wardrobe/chest with Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted in
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 47 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
/chest with Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is clad in glass, in an aquamarine
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Bespoke Italian Brass Emerald Blue Green Art Glass 9-Drawer Dresser Sideboard
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
/chest with Art Deco streamline design, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is clad in glass, in an aquamarine
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 19 in
Art Nouveau Vanity with Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Featuring the qualities of a vanity combined with the functions of a chest of drawers, this tall
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fir
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful Macassar veneer
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful little chest of drawers with very elegant macassar veneer and brass handles. The chest of
Category
2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer, Macassar
Unique Art Deco chest of drawers with brass fittings
Located in Greven, DE
Discover the timeless beauty of Art Deco with our unique chest of drawers! Handcrafted with
Category
2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Macassar, Lacquer, Mahogany
Italian Art Deco Chest of drawers with Standing Mirror
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Art Deco chest of drawers with standing mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Folk Art Grain Painted Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges, Dated 1846
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Folk Art blanket chest or trunk offers grain painted wood construction with central date
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Paint, Wood
H 20 in W 44.75 in D 23.25 in
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Folk Art and Lower Drawer
Located in Northport, MI
19th Century Hungarian Painted Dowry Chest with Floral Motifs and Lower Drawer
A richly decorative
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 36 in W 45 in D 21 in
Italian Art Deco Chest of drawers with Standing Mirror
Located in Brussels, BE
Italian Art Deco commode with standing mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Ebonized Walnut High Chest with Molded Lucite Pulls
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco ebonized walnut high chest, dating from circa 1940, is a striking example
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
Art Deco Trunk Chest with Mirror, Entry Furniture in Mahogany Polished to Wax
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s Art Deco trunk chest with bevelled mirror, entrance furniture in mahogany polished to
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 80.32 in W 36.23 in D 22.05 in
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful little chest of drawers with very elegant piano lacquer and chrome handles. The chest of
Category
2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Art Deco Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Parchment Handles, 1940s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Art Deco chest of drawers in mahogany with parchment handles, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Parchment Paper
English Art & Crafts Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Montreal, QC
English Arts & Crafts oak blanket chest with hand painted Art Nouveau flowers.
Category
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer
Located in New York, NY
A compact and sturdy locking three drawer chest, with walnut-stained birch case, contrasted with
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ash
English Art Deco Elmwood High Chest with Hammered Pewter, Possibly Liberty
Located in Milford, NH
A fine elmwood Art Deco high chest with hand hammered pewter, possibly made by Liberty Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pewter
19th Century Portuguese Tramp Art Chest with Hidden Compartments and Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Portuguese Tramp Art chest from the 19th century with hand-carved raised décor, lift top, hidden
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 43.25 in W 40.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique German Pine Blanket Chest with Original Paint
Located in Centennial, CO
Antique late 19th century German or Eastern European pine blanket chest with original paint
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Early Art Deco Chest Of Drawers in Macassar With Six Drawers, France 1920s
Located in Ulm, DE
A striking example of early Art Deco craftsmanship, this French high chest of drawers from circa
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Macassar
H 51.97 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful black piano lacquer and timeless handle
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful little chest of drawers with very elegant piano lacquer and chrome handles. The chest of
Category
2010s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Art Deco Black and Orange Painted 3-Drawer Chest with Beveled Front Legs
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco style black and orange lacquered 3-drawer chest with beveled front legs and bronze sabots
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Burl Walnut Chest of 4 Drawers with Polished Nickel Hardware
Located in New York City, NY
A luxurious, vintage four drawer French Art Deco dresser, chest of drawers in burl walnut featuring
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
H 36.5 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
1920's Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Art Deco chest with rosewood inlay. This versatile piece features two deep drawers
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
H 26.75 in W 39.5 in D 17.75 in
Art Nouveau Light Brown Baltic Pine Wood Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau-style chest of drawers with mirror, made in the 1920s of solid Baltic pine wood. Five
Category
Vintage 1920s Latvian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 74.41 in W 49.22 in D 24.22 in
Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top
By Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sleek Art Deco gentleman's chest, in the style of Walter Dorwin Teague, American, circa 1930s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Burl
Art Nouveau Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, Italy, circa 1900, Beveled Mirror
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Nouveau chest of drawers with marble top, Italy, circa 1900. Beveled mirror.
All solid walnut
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco 1920's Chest of Two Drawers Walnut and Satinwood with Ebonised Inlay
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco two drawer chest on tapered legs. Australian walnut veneered with ebonised and
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 18.51 in
Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 22.17 in W 49.22 in D 25.79 in
Art Deco Style Sublime Chest of Drawers Made with Lacquer and Brass
Located in Seroa, PT
The Sublime collection is influenced by Art Deco, born under the burst of bright colors and shades
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Her Chest of Drawers Made with Oak, Lacquer and Brass by Stylish
Located in Seroa, PT
plurality that spread throughout Europe of Art Nouveau, and later in Art Deco, as well as in international
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 53.15 in D 20.87 in
1930's Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Blanket Chest with Family & Museum Provenance
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ralph Cahoon Decorated Pine Two Drawer Blanket Chest with Family and Museum Provenance, mid 1930s
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
H 38.5 in W 39 in D 17.5 in
Extra Large Burr Walnut Solid Chest Trunk with Hidden Bottom Storage Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely massive, Burr Walnut, trunk or chest with a
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Blanket Chests
Materials
Walnut
H 32.68 in W 48.43 in D 28.15 in
5-Drawer Pie Crust Mirrored Chest with Ebonized Legs
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 5-Drawer pie crust mirrored chest with ebonized legs. Customization is available in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Glass
Pair of Black Lacquer Three Drawer Chests With Silvered Square Knobs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco-style black lacquered chest of drawers offers a sleek, modern
Category
20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lacquer
Macassar Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in Macassar wood with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
chest of drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in cream parchment with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy oval chest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy oval chest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in cream shagreen with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy oval chest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers by Kifu Paris is an elegant and a luxurious home accent, inlaid in light grey shagreen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Dandy oval chest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The iconic chest of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Goatskin
Magnificent Chest of Drawers with Ivory Murano Glass & Brass Fittings Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This exquisite ivory-coloured chest of drawers is a masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, fusing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Hammered Brass Handles by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON).
It has 2 drawers with large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 39.38 in D 15.75 in
Berlin Deko Makassar and Red Marble Chest of Drawers with Sculptured Feet
By Bernhard Hoetger
Located in Petershagen, DE
This two-drawer chest is a fine example of early 20th century North German furniture, dating from
Category
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 27.96 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
Italian Art Deco Design Modern Cream White Glass 2-Drawer Brass Nightstand/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
attractive chest/nightstand with Art Deco streamline silhouette, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is decorated
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
De Coene Frères Petit Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Brass 1940s
By De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
Petit chest of drawers from the "Voltaire" series in beautiful French mahogany with artisan brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Design Modern Cream White Glass 2-Drawer Brass Nightstand/Chest
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
attractive chest/nightstand with Art Deco streamline silhouette, entirely handcrafted in Italy, is decorated
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 18.25 in
Spectacular Chest of Drawers with Black Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
This stunning Italian chest of drawers is a masterpiece of mid-century modern design, crafted with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Modern Milano Chest of 9-Drawers with Forged Metal Pulls by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milano chest of 9 drawers by Ercole Home consisted of 9 drawers all adorned with handmade
Category
2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cut Steel
Grey Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Black Stone Marquetry by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This beautiful organic chest of drawers is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON).
It has 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Stone
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 13.78 in
Blue, Ivory, Black, and Yellow Glass with Brass Inlay Chest of Drawers, Spain
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in Spain, one-of-a-kind geometric cobalt blue, ivory, black, and yellow glass chest of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Ch...
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 19 in
Macassar Chest of Drawers with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Melting Chest of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Melting Chest of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in
Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.
The Melting Chest of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 43.31 in
Quilted Chest of Drawers in Shagreen with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti is a statement of understated luxury, where the tactile
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Brass
H 35.5 in W 43.25 in D 19.75 in
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- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To 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. - How do you date a cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024To date a cedar chest, search the piece for a manufacturer’s mark. Then, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is based on those markings. From there, you can use photographs, serial numbers and other identifying characteristics to get a rough idea of when the maker produced it. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer evaluate your cedar chest. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of cedar chests.