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Crescent Chest Of Drawers - Modern White Lacquered Chest with Brass Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
and brass legs that can be customized to order by our team of experienced craftsmen. This piece is
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Zebrano Three Chest of Drawers With Central Metal Leg
Located in London, GB
Chest of three drawers in zebrano veneer with oak details. Central leg in metal painted black and
Category

2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Hairpin Legs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant Danish modern chest of drawers on hairpin legs, circa 1960s. The chest is in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique American Mahogany Chest with Turned Legs, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Mahogany chest with turned legs, Circa 1890.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

5-Drawer Pie Crust Mirrored Chest with Ebonized Legs
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom 5-Drawer pie crust mirrored chest with ebonized legs. Customization is available in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Glass

French Carved Oak Coffre Chest or Trunk with Shaped Legs, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
front cabriole legs. Both back legs are blocked, providing stability to the chest, which was assembled
Category

20th Century French Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Chest of Drawers with Nickel Hardware and Splayed Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
1940s mahogany chest in a dark brown finish with open square nickel hardware.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

21st Century Brocart Chest of Drawers with Hand-carved Legs
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
of the top layer of lacquer. Brocart chest of drawers with base in wood, hand-carved legs and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

Lovely Vintage Hardwood Ornately Carved Trunk Chest with Drawer Claw & Ball Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid mahogany trunk with single drawer and elegantly caved claw and ball feet A very nice looking and multi functional piece of fur...
Category

20th Century English Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Oak Chest On Legs
Located in Kettering, GB
An oak chest on legs, 18th century, comprising three long drawers with brass drop handles and
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Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Chest On Legs
18th Century Oak Chest On Legs
H 42.72 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Burr Walnut Venner Chest Of Drawers On Legs With Wood Top
Located in London, GB
The Burr chest of drawers is made in burr walnut veneer with three lines that divide in equal
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2010s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest Of Drawers With Central Legs, Three Drawers And Marble Top
Located in London, GB
Chest of three drawers in walnut veneer with oak details. Central leg in metal painted black and
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2010s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Geometric Wooden Beaumont Chest with Intricate Pattern, Winged Legs & Marble Top
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
The bold Beaumont Chest stands proud. Stunning black Marble accentuates the intricacy of it’s
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest on Legs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique chest of drawers on legs in burr walnut. This was made in England, it dates
Category

Vintage 1920s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest on Legs
Antique Burr Walnut Bedside Chest on Legs
H 29.53 in W 16.15 in D 14.97 in
18th Century Baroque Oak Four-Wheels-Leg Blanket Chest
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid Maron oak with rich wrought iron fittings decorated standing on four wheels. (V-122).
Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Oak

Italian Midcentury Rococo Style Bombé Chest with Three Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo style walnut veneered bombé crossbow chest from the mid 20th century with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Shagreen Chest of Drawers with Antique Brass Patina Legs by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This chest of drawers from our collection CIRCINI is made of dark grey shagreen (our ref CARBON
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs
Located in Houston, TX
The Rare 19th Century French Campaign Chest on Legs is a remarkable piece of furniture that
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Antique 19th Century French Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair Vintage Italian Mahogany 3 Drawer Side Chests with Black Legs & Brass Feet
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of mahogany three drawer sides chests date from the late 1950s / early
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1960s Modern Italian Wood Chest with Shelf on Brass & Black Lacquered Metal Legs
Located in New York, NY
veneer on sling shaped black lacquered metal legs with a brass foot. The black metal lines on the front
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Ivory Glass Mosaic 3-Drawer Chest with Gilded Metal Legs by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Modern Style 3-Drawer Chest is designed to fit in all bedroom design styles. The Modern and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak

Kassel Small Chest Veneered in Koa Wood with Marble Top, Drawer and Tapered Legs
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
This Kassel Small Chest is as versatile as it is unique. Veneered in koa wood with a marble top, it
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Custom Ebonized Louis XVI Style Chest/Commode on Tapered Legs
Located in New York, NY
Custom ebonized Louis XVI style chest/commode on tapered legs with ebony escutcheons. Please note
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Mahogany

French 3-Drawer Side-Chest Nicely Raised on Tapering Squared Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
room. This chest is presented nicely upon four gently tapering squared legs. Please note that there is
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Antique Early 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chest of Drawers Side Table Marble-Top Carved Legs
Located in Weiningen, CH
19th century small chest of drawers or side table with two drawers. Carved legs with shell
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Antique 1890s German Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

French Raised Two-Drawer Marble Top Wood Chest on Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French nicely raised chest with marble top. This vintage chest from France features a white
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20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Oiled Walnut Bookmached Six Drawers High Chest Dresser on Bracket Legs
By John Keal, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern oiled walnut high chest dresser on black lacquer bracket feet. Excellent
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Chest with Leather Cover, Probably Italy 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
leather and decorated with rivets. The chest stands on forked legs and is lined with fabric inside.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather

Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient chest carved in walnut, entirely in solid wood with opening top, period legs, hand-built in
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Antique 18th Century Italian Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
Chest carved in walnut with opening top, Italy
H 24.41 in W 68.9 in D 22.05 in
Pair Mid Century 5 Drawer Chests Fir Wood Cool Iron Wire Legs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Fraser, MI
Drawer Chests. Fir Wood Construction on Iron Wire Legs. Made by Aristo Bilt. Minimally invasive
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Vintage 1950s Adirondack Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Postmodern Dark Blue Cream Gold Gray Chest / Nightstand on Brass Legs
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind three-drawer side table / small chest, entirely handcrafted in Italy, a contemporary
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Louis XV Italian Chest of Drawers Walnut Commode High Leg
Located in Sanremo, IM
high leg measuring 90 x 116 x 58 cm. This beautiful chest of drawers with 3 drawers moved centrally
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Antique 1740s Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

TH Robsjohn Gibbings Chest for Widdicomb in Mahogany Cane Handles & Brass Legs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
have been polished and re-sealed. The interiors are solid oak. An extraordinary four-drawer chest from
Category

Mid-20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Billy Haines Style Dark Walnut White Lacquered /Leather Cabinet/Chest Metal Leg
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Westport, CT
covered legs that are offset, back legs out to side, front legs in about 12" 1950s. the number-one box
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

FIGURED VICTORIAN WALNUT BOW FRONTED CHEST OF DRAWERS RAiSED ON QUEEN ANNE LEGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
it a standout piece in any room. The chest stands on Queen Anne legs, which are known for their
Category

20th Century British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti Chest with Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Gio Ponti long cabinet of six drawers standing on four legs which themselves are integral to the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ash, Glass

Gio Ponti Chest with Mirror
Gio Ponti Chest with Mirror
H 71 in W 71 in D 19 in
1990s Italian Unique White Black and Gold Chest or Sideboard on Brass Legs
Located in New York, NY
beige with black accents is enclosed by brass brackets that become continuous legs. The handles of this
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1990s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Gold, Brass

Walnut Chest with Wrought Iron Fittings, Baroque, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular chest of flat top with reinforcing fittings on the sides and bottom area and key lock
Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Walnut and Metal Chest with Two Locks, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular chest with flat top raised on six legs with disc shape finished by moldings. The fronts
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
Located in Chicago, IL
This chest of drawers features a highly polished lacquered finish. The chest dates to the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Macassar, Lacquer

Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
Chest of Drawers with Macassar Veneer
H 29.75 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
Antique Yew Wood Chest with Slide
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality 19th century yew wood chest, serpentine in form, having a writing slide to the top
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Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Yew

Antique Yew Wood Chest with Slide
Antique Yew Wood Chest with Slide
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Camphor Wood Coffer/Chest With Interior Lift Out Storage Tray
Located in Morristown, NJ
A lovely vintage mid-century coffer/blanket chest made of camphor wood. The exterior is varnished
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Painted Chest with nickel knobs
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Oak Blanket Chest On Stand With Drawers Circa 1750
Located in Norwich, GB
Antique Georgian oak chest on stand with two drawers of handsome proportions. Circa 1750. *Free
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Pair White Bespoke Chests with Three Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
This pair of three drawer chests is new and was custom made to our specifications by an English
Category

2010s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage 1960s chest of drawers. A piece of furniture with clean, essential lines. The
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Custom Modern White Chests with Ribbed Facade
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
chest has three drawers with a ribbed facade, raised on four curved metal legs. A Carrocel custom fit
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2010s Canadian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood

Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s cabinet with drawers. This retro-looking chest of drawers is distinguished by
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
H 27.96 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
Maitland-Smith Chest with Mirror in Mahogany
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully made mahogany chest by Maitland-Smith with large upper beveled mirror supported by
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Late 20th Century American Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
Located in Brescia, IT
with metal elements, used for the handles of the drawers and for the toe of the legs. The details of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Blanket Chest with Dragon Scene in Relief 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Blanket Chest or Wedding Truck with Dragon Scene in Relief and Brass
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s with black painted legs. An original, small chest of drawers
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Metal

Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Fornasetti Design Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass
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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fornasetti Design Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass
Category

Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fornasetti Design Three Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass
Category

Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Authentic 3-drawer chest of drawers from the original Scandinavian manufacture of the 1960s. Its
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 28.75 in W 32.09 in D 16.54 in
Vintage teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers of Swedish manufacture. Scandinavian cabinet with 3 drawers, the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Vintage teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Vintage teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
Three-drawer chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers. Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm teak
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers with Metal Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 4 drawers. This chest of drawers is distinguished by the shape of the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 6 drawers original from the 1950s. A capacious chest of drawers that
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Teak

Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
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Chest With Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chest with legs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct chest with legs — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. We have 60 antique and vintage chest with legs in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Chest with legs 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, Modern and Louis XV chest with legs are consistently popular styles. Many chest with legs are appealing in their simplicity, but Phloem Studio, George Nelson and Ginger Brown produced popular chest with legs that are worth a look.

How Much are Chest With Legs?

Chest with legs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $849 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

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. 

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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Legs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    A cabriole leg is a is a type of leg used in Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture whose form is composed of two arcs: one at the top curving  outward, and another at the bottom curving inward.

  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A gateleg table is a form of furniture that dates back to the 16th century in England. When not in use, the tabletop has a fixed section and one or two hinged leaves that fold down beneath the fixed section and hang vertically. Shop a range of antique, vintage and made-to-order gateleg tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The legs on a table are referred to as table legs, but they may go by a different name that distinguishes the shape of the leg. Some common table leg shapes include square, fluted, shaker, hairpin and spiral, but there are many more different types. Shop a collection of vintage and new tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The cabriole leg has a long history of use by ancient Greeks and Chinese but only arrived in Europe in the early 18th century. The design, which resembles animal legs, is characteristic of Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture in England and of Louis XV furniture in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cabriole-leg furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The cabriole leg was introduced during the 18th century. It first appeared on chairs, tables and case goods produced during the Louis XV period in France. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique cabriole leg furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cabriole leg furniture is a chair, table or case good with a certain leg style called a cabriole. Its design starts with a convex curve and then continues with a concave curve. Normally, the width of the leg grows smaller from the top to the foot. Find a collection of cabriole leg furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers 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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

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.