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Chest With Fish

English Victorian Chest with Fish Design, circa 1880
English Victorian Chest with Fish Design, circa 1880

English Victorian Chest with Fish Design, circa 1880

$5,100Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.5 in W 42 in D 21 in

English Victorian Chest with Fish Design, circa 1880

Located in Madison, MS

This lovely and unique English Victorian chest of drawers with a fish design would really make a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Korean Burlwood Clothing Chest with Fish Locks, c. 1850
Korean Burlwood Clothing Chest with Fish Locks, c. 1850

Korean Burlwood Clothing Chest with Fish Locks, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

locks for cabinets & chests, as their ever-open eyes ensured no criminal could evade their gaze. Fish

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Antique Mid-19th Century Korean Cabinets

Materials

Brass

17th Century Walnut Bench Chest Hand Carved with Characters, Fish and Leaves
17th Century Walnut Bench Chest Hand Carved with Characters, Fish and Leaves

17th Century Walnut Bench Chest Hand Carved with Characters, Fish and Leaves

$2,337Sale Price|75% Off

H 48.04 in W 36.62 in D 18.9 in

17th Century Walnut Bench Chest Hand Carved with Characters, Fish and Leaves

Located in Sofia, BG

Bench-chest backboard walnut pediment molded and carved medallions, foliage and heads of characters

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Antique Early 17th Century English Benches

Materials

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1860s Korean Chest
1860s Korean Chest

1860s Korean Chest

$3,950

H 42 in W 40.5 in D 20 in

1860s Korean Chest

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1860s Korean chest, adorned with fish, birds and flowers. 2 shelves.

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Antique 1860s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage

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H 44.75 in W 41 in D 19.25 in

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage

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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Arts & Crafts Oak Blanket Chest Carved with King Neptune King Fish of the Sea
Arts & Crafts Oak Blanket Chest Carved with King Neptune King Fish of the Sea

Arts & Crafts Oak Blanket Chest Carved with King Neptune King Fish of the Sea

Located in London, GB

An English Arts & Crafts oak blanket chest, with a beautifully carved dragon to the top and dated

Category

Vintage 1930s British Arts and Crafts Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

18th Century Black Oak Renaissance Coffer with Carved Fish Decoration
18th Century Black Oak Renaissance Coffer with Carved Fish Decoration

18th Century Black Oak Renaissance Coffer with Carved Fish Decoration

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful warm black colored Renaissance coffer or chest is dated 1711. It was made in solid

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Korean Bandaji Chest, 19th century
Korean Bandaji Chest, 19th century

Korean Bandaji Chest, 19th century

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H 29.5 in W 32.5 in D 16 in

Korean Bandaji Chest, 19th century

Located in San Marino, CA

Korean Bandaji (blanket chest) with silver hardware, fish lock & key.

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Blanket Chests

Materials

Elm

19th Century Decorated Hepplewhite Chest
19th Century Decorated Hepplewhite Chest

19th Century Decorated Hepplewhite Chest

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H 38.5 in W 41 in D 22.25 in

19th Century Decorated Hepplewhite Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. English Hepplewhite chest of drawers with contemporary fish decoupage on black background

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Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

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H 34.25 in W 34.38 in D 19.25 in

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A playful twist on an antique chest. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage design. This

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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

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H 46.75 in W 45.63 in D 18.88 in

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

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H 47.75 in W 47.63 in D 21.75 in

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage Motif

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage

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Antique 19th Century English Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage
English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage

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H 43.5 in W 41 in D 20.25 in

English 19th Century Chest with Fish Decoupage

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A playful twist on an antique pine chest of drawers. Recently painted black with a fish decoupage

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Dressers

Materials

Pine, Paint, Paper

English Oak 6 Drawer Chest with Fish Scale Vellum Fronts
English Oak 6 Drawer Chest with Fish Scale Vellum Fronts

English Oak 6 Drawer Chest with Fish Scale Vellum Fronts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Handsome English Oak 6 drawer chest with hand cut Fish Scale Vellum fronts. To see

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20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Chest of Drawers with Decoupage Fish
Chest of Drawers with Decoupage Fish

Chest of Drawers with Decoupage Fish

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H 43.5 in W 39 in D 19 in

Chest of Drawers with Decoupage Fish

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

An unusualy decorated English pine chest of drawers, with decoupage fish on a black japaned

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paper

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Large Cinnabar Lacquered Chest/Trunk
Large Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Large Cinnabar Lacquered Chest/Trunk

Large Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Large Cinnabar Lacquered Chest/Trunk

Located in Oakland Park, FL

and cranes. hand-carved in all five sides. Wedding Asian chest with fish scales pattern hand-carved on

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Antique Gilded Chest of Drawers with Fish Decoupage
Antique Gilded Chest of Drawers with Fish Decoupage

Antique Gilded Chest of Drawers with Fish Decoupage

Located in Port Chester, NY

This antique chest of drawers is a real show stopper! The fish decoupage and gilding were recently

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Gilded Chest of Drawers with Fish Decoupage
Antique Gilded Chest of Drawers with Fish Decoupage

Antique Gilded Chest of Drawers with Fish Decoupage

Located in Southampton, NY

Antique Chest of Drawers newly Gilded and Decoupaged.A Very Striking Chest.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Georgian  Pine Chest, Newly Painted and Decoupaged with Fish
Georgian  Pine Chest, Newly Painted and Decoupaged with Fish

Georgian Pine Chest, Newly Painted and Decoupaged with Fish

Located in Port Chester, NY

A dramatic decoupaged Georgian chest. The new black paint on this well worn pine bureau showcases

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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Tall Decoupage Dresser with River Fish
Tall Decoupage Dresser with River Fish

Tall Decoupage Dresser with River Fish

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H 44 in W 32 in D 18.5 in

Tall Decoupage Dresser with River Fish

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Tall Decoupage dresser with later applied river fish, dresser is an old English pine with seven

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Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Black Decoupage Chest of Drawers
Black Decoupage Chest of Drawers

Black Decoupage Chest of Drawers

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H 31.75 in W 32 in D 17.5 in

Black Decoupage Chest of Drawers

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Three drawer chest with gold fish design in black decoupage, on turned feet.

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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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$231,973Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$5,166Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$4,018 / item

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Chest With Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chest with fish for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique chest with fish was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Chest with fish have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of chest with fish to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Arts and Crafts chest with fish are of considerable interest.

How Much are Chest With Fish?

Prices for chest with fish start at $2,300 and top out at $5,800 with the average selling for $3,950.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Chest With Fish
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A fish fork is a 4-tined fork used with an individual fish knife in eating fish or seafood. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of fish fork options to upgrade your kitchenware with a vintage appeal.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A fishing basket is called a creel and is used for carrying fish. Modern-day creels are usually made of wicker and are used by anglers or commercial fishermen to transport their fish. On 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fishing basket for your home. Each fishing basket for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, metal and rattan.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Chinese fish bowl is a large porcelain bowl, usually supported on a wooden stand. Oftentimes confused with planters or jardinieres, fish bowls will always have images of swimming fish or water plants to the interior of the bowl.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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.
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    A 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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.
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    A 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.
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    A 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.
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    Tansu 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In China, the Chinese koi fish usually represents wealth and success. Some folklore also equates the fish with love, marriage and fertility. Find a large collection of Chinese furniture, art and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a Murano glass fish, first check the base for a maker's marking. Murano isn't one maker; it's an island located near Venice, Italy. Consequently, there isn't a single maker's mark that indicates a glass fish is Murano. However, you can research any maker's mark on the fish using trusted online resources to determine if the factory that produced it is based in Murano. Older Murano art glass may be completely unmarked, in which case experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assist with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Murano art glass.

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