Chest With Desk
Early 20th Century American Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Anglo Raj Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Desks
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
20th Century Korean Campaign Furniture
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Formica, Wood
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique 1840s English Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Wood
Antique 1750s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 1860s Empire Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Provincial Desks
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Desks
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Desks
Metal, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Desks
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Walnut
2010s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Desks
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Antique 1820s American American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Desks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Laminate, Birch, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century German Desks
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
Antique 1880s English George III Desks
Oak
Antique 1890s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 Murphy desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A Murphy desk is a wall-mounted desk that folds out to provide a work surface for a laptop, tablet, documents, and other items. It is a great solution if you have a little space or don't require a full desk every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage Murphy desks on 1stDibs.
- What is a captain’s desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A captain’s desk is a type of desk that you stand at rather than sit in front of. It usually has an angled desktop and decorative molding. Captain Josiah Davenport commissioned the British furniture maker Gillows of Lancaster to design the first one in the late 18th century. Sometimes, people refer to the furnishing as a Davenport desk in his honor. Shop a variety of captain’s desks on 1stDibs.
- How high should a desk be?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A person of average height should have a desk that is 28 to 30 inches high.
- What is a kidney desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A kidney desk is a desk that has a curvy top that is similar in shape to a human kidney. Many kidney desks are very ornate, showing off details like vellum-lined tabletops and parquetry inlay. Shop a selection of kidney desks on 1stDibs.
- How do you date a desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To date a desk, first look for any stamps or labels that tell you the name of the company that produced it. You can then use the maker information to research the piece using trusted online resources. In some cases, you may even find a manufacturing date on the piece. If you have difficulty determining how old a piece is, seek help from a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern desks on 1stDibs.
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