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Chinese Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood makeup or jewelry chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and brass
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Classic Midcentury Walnut 6 Drawer Chest, Stunning, Sculptural, Vaughan Designs
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut and rosewood 6 drawer chest with doors. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 54 in W 42.5 in D 19 in
Campaign Brass Hardware Bachelor Chest Dresser with Two Doors Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass hardware Campaign chest dresser with two doors compartment.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish 1855s Black Painted Chest with Central Door and Seven Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Swedish black painted chest of drawers from the mid 19th century, with seven drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Two Door Painted and Giltwood Map Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century two door painted and giltwood French Louis XVI map chest with two pull-out shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
Two Door Painted and Giltwood Map Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century two door painted and giltwood French Louis XVI map chest with two pull-out shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
Japanese Antique Black Chests of Drawers, 1800s-1860s / with Sliding Door
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese drawer.
It is an item from the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
It is made of cedar trees.
A simple and beautiful drawer.
There is no waste.
This is black and...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 13.39 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in
Solid Brass Scrolls Decorated Double Door Blanket Gentleman's Chest Cabinet
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative high quality walnut finish blanket chest or cabinet with three drawers in style of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Walnut
Japanese 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Drawers and Door, Mounted on Wheels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese merchant's chest from the 19th century, with four large drawers and a lateral door
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 43 in W 47.25 in D 25.75 in
19th Century French Wash-Room Five-Drawer Chest with Two Panel Doors
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French wash-room five-drawer chest with two panel doors.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 32.68 in W 37.41 in D 21.86 in
Biedermeier Fold-Up Chest, Cherry Veneer, Roller Doors, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier fold-up chest, cherry veneer, roller doors, Germany circa 1830.
Fancy half cupboard
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco era black lacquer gentleman's chest with burl front doors and top
By Walter Dorwin Teague
Located in Ferndale, MI
larger drawer at bottom of chest . Doors have green lucite pulls over brushed steel bezel . Lower drawer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Lucite, Burl
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – High chest of drawers with 2 hinged doors
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Brussels, BE
High chest of drawers on casters in walnut veneered laminate consisting of a superposition of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 55.71 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1980s Two Doors and Eight Drawers Hand Carved Wooden Chest with Brass Inlays
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s two doors and eight drawers wooden chest with brass inlays and detailed ornamental carved
Category
Late 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Large Antique Solid Brass Handles with Pierced Floral Back Plates
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
come from a very large chest of drawers, a gate, a fireplace or a large trunk, but can be adapted for
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Doors and Gates
Materials
Brass
Sideboard with Roller Shutter Doors
Located in Budapest, HU
Rare sideboard with roller shutter doors,
shelwes inside,
wood and metal construction.
From around
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique American Chippendale Four Door Chest, circa Late 18th Century
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique American country chippendale four door chest of pine and cherry over bracket feet with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Cherry, Pine
Expertly Restored - Studio Craft Rosewood Tambour-Door Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft solid rosewood tambour-door bachelor's chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Rosewood
19th Century Antique Trunk Chest with Front Opening
Located in Yonkers, NY
moving the chest. The drop front design features a single door that opens downward from the top, with
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oiled Walnut Bachelor Chest Cabinet Two-Door
By Harvey Probber, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern two doors oiled walnut credenza with brass latches.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 19th C. Italian Raised Side Chest w/ Door & Original Decorative Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian raised side chest with single door and original paint from the early 19th century. This
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 15 in
George III Mahogany Cabinet with Tambour Door
Located in Carmel, CA
Tray top night commode with tambour door and drawer. The mahogany wood is highly figured.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Mahogany
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Tansu Chest with Sliding Chest and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese Meiji period Tansu clothing chest from the 19th century with two sliding doors, six
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
H 30.25 in W 35.25 in D 16.25 in
1980s, Spanish Console with Brass Doors and Mirrors
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish console with brass doors and mirrors.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th C. French Black Marble Top End Chest w/Faux Front Drawers over Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood side chest with marble top from the 19th century. This smaller-sized commode
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 30.75 in W 18.5 in D 13.25 in
Lovely John Widdicomb Tall Dresser With Tamboured Doors
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous signed piece of john widdicomb tall dresser with tamboured doors. This dresser is in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Merchant's Chest with Unique Drawers & Shelf
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period choba dansu merchant's chest from the 19th century with sliding doors
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Military Medical Chest / Cabinet with 3 Drawers
Located in Halle, DE
Military Medical Chest or cabinet, presumably east-european, with locking-door and 3 drawers
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Side by Side Chest of 5 Drawers Door Compartment
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern teak 5 drawers cabinet dresser with a one door adjustable shelves compartment.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 45 in W 48 in D 18 in
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine Georgian chest on chest in figured bookmatched flame mahogany having two short over
Category
Antique 1760s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Korean Bandaji Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Korean Jang or Bandaji wooden chest on chest having two doors on each section with butterfly gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century International Style Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Cabinet of Drawers with Sliding Grasscloth Doors
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
large center drawers having distinctive Probber recessed pulls and two sliding doors paneled in rough
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Grasscloth, Mahogany
Antique Gothic Blanket Chest / Trunk with Amazing Patina & Original Lock ca 1700
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelously hand-crafted chest from the late 1600s or early 1700s.
One of the things that make
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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H 26.3 in W 52.4 in D 23.2 in
Small Indian Dowery Chest
Located in Asheville, NC
Indian dowery chest with lotus, bird and tree designs in pink and green tones, hand-carved with
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Blanket Chests
Burl Wood Campaign Tall Chest With Brass Butterfly Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage burl wood campaign style tall chest with brass butterfly design details. The chest of
Category
Mid-20th Century Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Burl
Chest or Stollentruhe, Early 16th Century, German Gothic, Oak Chest, Original
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
by officers of the household and women in Renaissance Europe, ornate locks on doors and chests were
Category
Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 28.15 in W 67.72 in D 24.81 in
Queen Anne Chest of Drawer with Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
small drawers, flanked by pull-out drawers to support the flap opening door, concealing a cabinet with
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Carved Wooden Sideboard with 2 Drawers and Door
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden sideboard, with two drawers on the waist and a lower door, mid-century. With gilt
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese antique two-piece Tansu chest cabinet from the 19th century with two sliding doors, 11
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
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
Agresti Nero Forziere Black Armoured Chest with 6 Drawers
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chest of polished ebony with grade 2 safe. Shiny black steel. Contents 6 drawers lined to store all
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ebony
Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Regency Style Chest with Beautiful Marquetry
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
In the French Regency style, this XVIIIth Century Chest has a beautiful intricate marquetry work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Walnut Commode with Graduating Drawers and Petite Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut commode from the 19th century, with graduating drawers and petite door. Created
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
Teak Cabinet with Vertical Silidind Doors by Bjerringbro Savværk, 1960s, Denmark
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
height adjustable shelves. Drawers in solid beech with dovetail joints. Rolling doors opens with keys and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 41.74 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in
Bespoke Modernist Sideboard with Doors and Drawers, High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized sideboard with two doors and drawers, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented
Category
2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 37.41 in W 74.81 in D 17.72 in
Early 18th Century Wedding Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean wedding chest
Measurements: H.80 – L.156 – P.55
Period: early 18th century
Origin: Tyrol
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Fir
Large American Empire Revival Mahogany Dressing Chest with Adjustable Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial American Empire Revival period mahogany dressing chest the top with a molded edge and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Revival Commodes and Chests of...
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Maple
H 63 in W 59.5 in D 28.25 in
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Located in Chicago, IL
wheels. These chests were used to hold blankets and other valuables. The small upper door could be locked
Category
Early 20th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Teak
Rare 18th Century Commode with Side Doors Walnut, Rhone Valley, France
Located in Dallas, TX
shaped sides are small cabinets with one shaped shelf each. Each door opens to the back so that the
Category
Antique 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 40.63 in W 65.75 in D 29.63 in
Chippendale Metamorphic Chest with Pull Out Writing Desk, 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Century. The Georgian Chest has an unusual Faux Pair of Cabinet Doors on the back, so that the Metamorphic
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 42.25 in D 23.75 in
Three Doors Compartments Two Fitted Doors Walnut Mid Century Server Buffet
By Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut three doors two fitted drawers server sideboard credenza. Super clean
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Provincial Style Fruitwood Jewelry Chest with Flip Top Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A vintage provincial style fruitwood Jewelry chest in great condition, measuring 18.75" in width
Category
Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Two beautifully restored complimentary chests flanking a hanging vanity case from Harvey Probber's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century, Italian Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers with Secrétaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian walnut wood chest of drawers with secrétaire
The elegant small chest of
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nutwood
1834 Light Blue Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean painted chest dated 1834
Measurements: H. 73m – L. 127cm – D. 56cm
Period: 1834
Origin
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Fir
18th Century, Italian Inlaid Wood Chest of Drawers with Secretaire
Located in IT
18th century, Italian inlaid wood chest of drawers with secretaire
This chest of drawers with
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Modernist Custom Made Sideboard with Doors and Drawers High-Gloss Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Customized sideboard with two doors and drawers, manufactured by GMD Berlin, exclusively presented
Category
2010s German Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 43.31 in W 55.52 in D 17.72 in
CraftAssociates Chest, Cambre Modern Teak Chest, White, Two Drawer
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chest, Cambre Modern Teak Chest, White, Two Drawer
This modern teak chest from the
Category
2010s American Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Maple, Teak
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Find a variety of chest with doors available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all chest with doors available were constructed with great care. Chest with doors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Art Deco chest with doors are consistently popular styles. Chest with doors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Harvey Probber, Arpad Rosti and Calvin are consistently popular.
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Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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- 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 contemporary door?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A contemporary door refers to a door that was designed in the present day. Although influenced by past movements like Art Deco and minimalism, contemporary design is the style of the present, and so is constantly changing. By definition, contemporary is fluid and can’t be tied to a particular period. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique, new and vintage doors.
- What is an arch door?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An arch door provides stylistic flair to a space. Instead of the traditional rectangular shape, the top of the door is arched in a half circle. Arch doors can be used on a building’s exterior or interior. On 1stDibs, find a collection of arched doors from some of the world’s top sellers.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An arch door is any door with an arched top. Arch doors have been popular in many places over the centuries, and you can find examples in every material from wood to metal. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of arch doors from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a paneled door?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Paneled doors are constructed using several pieces of wood rather than one single slab. Paneled doors have been popular around the world for hundreds of years.
- What is a door grille?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Door grilles, also known as privacy grilles, are used to allow air movement between multiple spaces. These grilles have a simple form that allows them to be used in a variety of architectural styles. Their unique characteristics make them excellent for use in entrances. Shop a variety of door grilles on 1stDibs.
- What is a door surround?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A door surround is a decorative border that encloses the sides and top of a door frame. Door surrounds may include additional decorative elements such as keystones or corner blocks. Shop vintage door surrounds on 1stDibs today.
- What is a door pediment?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A door pediment is the triangular piece of material that sits under where two roof points meet. In classical buildings, the pediment was typically supported by columns. Shop a selection of door pediment décor from some of the world’s top sellers 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.
- 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 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.
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What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
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