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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 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
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
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
Art Deco Burl Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
curved edges and brass-capped feet add a touch of Art Deco glamour, making it a statement piece for both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Wool, Burl
Art Deco Coromandel and Marquetry Chest on Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco Coromandel and Marquetry Chest on Chest, with five drawers, recessed circles to top of
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Folk Art Painted Storage Chest, Coffee table
An attractive piece originally hand Carved and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
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
Art Nouveau Baltic Pine Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau-style chest of drawers with mirror, made in the 1930s of Baltic pine. Five large
Category
Vintage 1930s Latvian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Spanish Chest with Arcade design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
parts of the chest.
The emergence of Mudéjar art in the 12th century in Aragon resulted from the unique
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
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
French Chest of Drawers with Shelf Tray Art Neveau
Located in Berlin, DE
French chest of drawers with shelf Tray Art Neveau.
All-round hand-inlaid inlays with Art Nouveau
Category
20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Chest Of Drawers
Located in London, GB
An elegant French Art Deco chest of drawers.
Circa 1930 - 50's.
Three wood veneered drawers with
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Walnut Art Deco Sideboard Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous art deco style sideboard / chest of drawers
Hand crafted from walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
This stunning French Art Deco chest of drawers from the 1930s is an
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bubinga
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Materials
Fruitwood
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Hellerup, DK
Small chic French Art Deco chest of drawers with 3 drawers and a white opal glass shelf inserted in
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
H 59 in W 31.5 in D 20 in
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
Pair of Gorgeous Art Deco Chests
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your home decor with these stunning lacquered Art Deco tall chests, pieces that beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chrome
French Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A stunning quality chest of drawers produced in France in the 1940’s in the Manner of Jules Leleu
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Art Deco Small Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A small Art Deco chest of drawers.
Amboyna and ebonized fruitwood
with fluted leg details and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco chest fitted with three spacious drawers in beautiful mahogany with flame birch
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
Vintage Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage chest of drawers by TriBond Furniture features hardwood construction, original walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Limed Oak & Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Limed Oak & Carved Camphor Wood Chest
This Beautiful Carved Chest is made in limed Oak
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
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
Rare Art Deco Chest of Drawers / Filing Cabinet with Stunning Coromandel Handles
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully designed AND executed, Dutch Art Deco chest with stunning drawers and handles.
Having
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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H 38.8 in W 29.7 in D 20 in
Art Deco Black and Orange Painted 3-Drawer Chest with Beveled Front Legs
Located in New York, 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
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning original Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco French Rosewood and Sycamore Chest
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco rosewood and sycamore chest of 6 drawers with gilt metal handles.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Oak Art Nouveau Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
This charming little art nouveau oak chest has beautiful proportions. Sadly, it has some stubborn
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Figured Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stunning Art Deco figured walnut chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from the
Category
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco chest of drawers – Barcelona 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
High quality Art Deco chest of drawers, solid ash with burr walnut veneer, three large drawers and
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Modern Folk Art Beer Bottle Caps Wood Blanket Chest on Casters Pop Art 1980
Located in Miami, FL
Pop Art Modern wood blanket chest covered with different beer bottle caps mounted on casters.
Easy
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Aluminum
H 23 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
Swedish Art Deco Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome Art Deco chest of drawers. Original painted finish and golden elm top. Detailed with brass
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
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
Period Art Deco Bedside Chests 1930s Nightstands
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Bedside Cabinets.
These Stylish Cabinets Feature Wonderful Birds
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian art deco influenced chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian Art deco influenced chest of drawers circa 1930.
Good quality late Art Deco Swedish
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bakelite, Birch
Art Deco chest of drawers – Italy 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Spectacular large Art Deco chest of drawers in wood with rosewood veneer for the body and base, and
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
An Art Deco Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco chest of drawers. Satin birch veneered with four deep mahogany lined drawers. Original
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
French Art Deco Tall Slim Chest of Drawers
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Chest of Drawers
A beautiful French Art Deco chest of drawers, a timeless piece from the
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Italian Art Deco wooden chest of drawers with black top and arched feet, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco wooden chest of drawers with black top and arched feet, 1930s
Chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 52.37 in D 20.87 in
Folk Art Scumble Burl Painted Chest, from Muir, Michigan
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Impressive American Folk Art Chest. Original untouched worn Scumble Painted finish. The most
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Hungarian Art Deco Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Chest of drawers is made out of fine walnut wood. It has four-narrow drawers with round chrome
Category
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
1980s María Teresa Méndez Art Chest Cabinet Mexico City
By Taller Maria Teresa Mendez
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s María Teresa Méndez Antique Art Treasure Chest Trunk Cabinet Coffee Table
Mexico City
Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Goatskin, Acrylic, Wood, Mahogany, Paint
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Prices for a piece of chest with art start at $299 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $3,550.
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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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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. - Why is it called a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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.