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18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XV Chest with Snail feet. Very old and unique piece. See pics
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Antique 1740s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech
Handsome Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bun Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large chest of drawers in rich mahogany, with very deep drawers and stylish glossy knobs. Sweet
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest with Ogee Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique. Solid mahogany with
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Mahogany Armorial Lift Top Chest with Armorial on Bracket Feet
Located in Norton, MA
Large mahogany armorial lift top chest, on bracket feet, early 19th century, height 28 inches, top
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Antique Early 19th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Pine Chest with Brass Hardware and Bracket Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period refinished pine chest from the early 20th century, with carved
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in W 30.5 in D 19.5 in
American Chippendale Mahogany Chest on Chest with Orig. Claw & Ball Feet NY 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
American New York Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice
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Antique 1770s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 76 in W 45 in D 22 in
English 19th Century Bowfront Chest with String Inlay & Splayed Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Bowfront Chest with String Inlay & Splayed Feet
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Bowfront Chest with Splay Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sheraton mahogany and satinwood chest with bow front, four (4) drawers, and splayed feet, England
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mahogany chest with ball and claw feet 18th century NY
Located in Charleston, SC
American NY Chippendale ball and claw foot chest with pine secondary
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Bracket Feet
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers with bracket feet, fluted quarter columns and
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Flame Mahogany Regency Bowfront Chest of Drawers with Splayed Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
around the top. Original handles and feet.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
KINDEL Mahogany Chippendale Highboy Chest With Ball in Claw Feet
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style highboy chest by Kindel Furniture, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Solid
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Empire Style Bleached Walnut Marble Top Chest with Ebonized Feet.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French Empire Style Bleached Walnut Marble Top Chest with Ebonized Paw Feet. Ca. 1860. Bleached
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Antique 1860s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Chest of Three Drawers with Desk, Claw Feet and Bronze Handles
Located in Marbella, ES
Chest of Three Drawers with Desk, Claw Feet and Bronze Handles
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th Century English Georgian Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers & Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Georgian Walnut Chest with 5 Drawers & Bracket Feet
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 35.75 in D 21.5 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
aspect is the carved fluted feet, a thoughtful detail that elevates the chest from a mere utilitarian
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 43.75 in D 17.5 in
Magna Chest of Drawers with Polished Stainless Steel Handles and Feet
Located in Frazão, Porto
Magna is a classic style chest of drawers made of wood with lacquered or veneered finish, equipped
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Green Feet Chest of Drawers, Burr Walnut Marble Top and Painted Feet
Located in London, GB
The Green Feet chest of drawers is made in burr walnut veneer with three lines that divide in equal
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2010s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 31.11 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
American (Philadelphia) Walnut Chest On Frame With Stocking Feet, Ca. 1750
Located in Free Union, VA
A very handsome antique American chest on frame with three (small) over four (large) drawer upper
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Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests ...
Materials
Walnut
H 65 in W 41.5 in D 22.25 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Philadelphia Highboy Chest with Ball in Claw Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale Philadelphia style highboy chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Two-over-two Mahogany Bowfront Chest with Original Feet and Brasses
Located in Port Chester, NY
mahogany of this dresser has a beautiful grain and patina. Original handles and feet.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English 18th Century Jacobean Style Chest with 4 Drawers and Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 18th Century Jacobean Style Chest with 4 Drawers and Bracket Feet
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Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 36.75 in W 37.75 in D 22 in
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Reeded Chest of Drawers with Splayed Feet, C. 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Hepplewhite Mahogany chest of drawers with a reeded molded edge top, five graduated
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Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 42 in W 41.75 in D 18 in
English 1800s George III Period Four-Drawer Painted Chest with Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period four-drawer painted wood chest with bracket feet from the early 1800s
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
H 36.5 in W 37.5 in D 21.25 in
Pair Vintage Italian Mahogany 3 Drawer Side Chests with Black Legs & Brass Feet
Located in Troy, MI
1960s. Chests are set on floating style black frames with X-form stretchers and brass capped feet. Tops
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 28.5 in W 36.75 in D 20.25 in
English 1860s Painted Wood Five-Drawer Chest with Turnip Feet and Wooden Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood chest from the mid-19th century, with five graduating drawers, turnip feet
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 40 in W 40.75 in D 20.5 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Oak Bomb Chest of Drawers with Claw Feet
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Dutch chest of drawers with an amazing patina.
We have sold many rare pieces of furniture
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
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H 31.5 in W 41.3 in D 20.3 in
Chest, Coffer, 17 Century, German, Baroque, Oak, Marquetry, Inlay, 30 cubic feet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This vernacular chest exudes character and charm. The moulded panels and inlay inject gravitas. It
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Antique Early 17th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 24.02 in
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Philadelphia Highboy Chest W/ Ball in Claw Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale Philadelphia style highboy chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Bowfront Chest of Drawers, Tea Caddy Top, Original Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome early bowfront chest of drawers with spiral carved corner columns. The glowing mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Serpentine Fronted Claw & Ball Feet Flamed Hardwood Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Serpentine fronted, Calw & Ball feet, late
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 48.43 in D 22.05 in
Italian Neoclassic Chest w/Roman Bust Column Accents & Unusual Petite Sabre Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical chest, with black accents and and unusual feet, from the early 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in W 46.25 in D 23.5 in
Chest of Drawers Oak Cushion Moulding Panelled Bun Feet Drop Handles Vernacular
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely, characterful example of a good late-17th century oak chest of drawers with an exceptional
Category
Antique 1660s English Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 37.21 in W 36.62 in D 22.84 in
George IV Mahogany Bowfront Chest, Splayed Feet, Druce & Co, English, ca. 1830
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A George IV Period Bowfront Chest in Figured mahogany, with four graduated and cock-beaded drawers
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Antique 1810s English George IV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.63 in W 31.5 in D 21.5 in
X Pulls Mid Century Modern High Chest Dresser Greek Key Style Feet
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl wood high chest with Greek key style feet.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
French Antique Raised Chest w/its Original Finish, Rococo Hardware, & Hoof Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised two-drawer chest, with its original finish, from the early 19th century. This
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Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 34 in D 22.5 in
Indian 19th Century Wooden Trunk with Brass Inlay and Bracket Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
braces in the corners, the trunk is raised on bracket feet. With its clean lines and brown patina, this
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
English Early 19th Century Oak Geometric Front Four-Drawer Chest on Bracket Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
four bracket feet. Placed anywhere in your home, this English oak chest, circa 1800 will noticeably
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 21.5 in
Vintage Chest with Carved Seashells on Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
, making the piece all the more appealing.
The chest's unusual stepped feet lend it an air of
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Empire Chest of Marble Topped Drawers Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Empire Furniture
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning French Empire, circa 1860 solid mahogany chest of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 34.85 in W 45.48 in D 22.84 in
George III Mahogany Campaign Chest in Two Parts & Rare Small Size on Turned Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century English five drawer mahogany campaign chest of unusual small size. Made in two
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 27 in D 14.75 in
Late 18th C. English Painted Wood Chest of Four Drawers Raised on Bun Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wood chest, painted in gray hues, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Blanket Chest with Wrought Iron Fittings
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
19th Century stained wood blanket chest with wrought iron fittings resting on carved paw feet
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Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
Victorian Chest with Hat Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding chest of Victorian drawers in pine.
Featuring a generous top over three spacious hat
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Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
French Late 18th C. Curvy Bombé Front Chest w/Fabulous Paw Feet w/"Fur" Ankles
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest from France features a shapely top with canted front corners and center/front scallop, atop a case
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 37.5 in D 24 in
18th Century Italian Cassone with Hand Painted Leather Top and Carved-Paw Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
recessed panel with iron pulls at center. The trunk is raised handsomely on front paw feet, which extend
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 20 in W 42 in D 22 in
Light Brown Antique Storage Chest with Internal Compartment
Located in Yonkers, NY
longevity for years to come.
Raised on petite short feet, this chest stands proudly, showcasing its
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Small Arts & Crafts Lidded Chest with Copper Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine and very decorative Arts & Crafts oak chest with hinged lid and three inset embossed copper
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests
Materials
Copper
Classical Mahogany Chest with Columns
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely flame mahogany chest of four drawers with a two drawer superstructure. With Scrolled
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Mahogany
Chinese Vintage Camphor Wood Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
feet, with dovetail construction and natural interior. This vintage Chinese camphor wood blanket chest
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Antique Chippendale Softwood Blanket Chest with Strap Hinges C1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chippendale blanket chest offers soft wood construction with lift top having iron strap
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Antique Early 19th Century American Blanket Chests
Materials
Softwood
Antique English Campaign Chest with Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique British Colonial campaign chest crafted in mahogany in a two piece construction
Category
Early 20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Welsh Oak Blanket Chest with Two Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century welsh oak blanket chest. The hinged rectangular top opening to a well above a panelled
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
Antique French Empire Mahogany Commode with Lion Paw Feet, French Polished
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Commode with wonderful lion paw feet, in the Empire style, although we have seen
Category
Antique 1890s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 33 in W 50.13 in D 22.75 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest With Slide
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Small Proportion Retaining Good Colour
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Early Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest with Original Fretted Brass Hardware
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early Georgian chest on chest of imposing size and beauty. The mahogany has lovely patina and
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 75 in W 44.25 in D 22 in
Vintage Wooden Blanket Chest with Carved Foliage and Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
construction and bracket feet. This mid-20th-century wooden blanket chest marries functionality with artistry
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Pine Commode with Three Drawers and Carved Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pine commode from the 19th century with three drawers, incised motifs, carved feet and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century Japanese elmwood blanket chest.
Rustic Meiji period chest featuring hammered iron
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
English Chippendale Maghogany Chest on Chest with Interior Desk, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved candle light molded edge top , five upper
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Antique 1750s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 72 in W 50.75 in D 23.75 in
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Chest With Feet For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic chest with feet available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every chest with feet was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chest with feet, we have 13587 options in-stock, while there are 162 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest with feet, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest with feet made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. A well-made chest with feet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Henkel Harris are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chest With Feet?
Prices for a chest with feet start at $10 and top out at $581,261 with the average selling for $4,499.
Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You
Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
Questions About Chest With Feet
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How many feet around a table you need depends on how many people you need to seat. Each diner will need about 24 inches of space to eat comfortably. To determine the minimum length table you should buy, multiple the number of people by 24. If you intend to seat people on the ends, subtract two. If not, skip this step. Divide the number by two to arrive at the minimum length measurement. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique and vintage dining tables.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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