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Antique Korean Blanket Chest with a Bronze Lock & Iron Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this chest features a beautiful bronze lock and
Category
20th Century Korean Chinoiserie Blanket Chests
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Large Vintage Chinese Wooden Blanket Chest with Brass Medallion Lock
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage large wooden blanket chest from the mid 20th century with brass hardware. Created
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Camphor Blanket Chest with Distressed Patina and Brass Lock, Qing Dynasty Period
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing dynasty camphor wood blanket chest from the 19th century, with dark distressed patina and
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
H 11.5 in W 25.5 in D 17.5 in
17th Century French Oak and Iron Money Chest with Original Lock and Key
Located in Dallas, TX
Adorned by an impressive lattice of strapwork, this oak and iron money chest from 17th-century
Category
Antique 17th Century French Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 14 in W 18.125 in D 22.5 in
1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant with Lock
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1800s Chinese Brass Mounted Elmwood Tonsu Chest à Abattant door with Lock. Beautifull
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with amazing Central Locking System
Located in Greven, DE
Classicist chest of drawers with central locking
South Germany
Cherry tree
early 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
H 31.11 in W 45.28 in D 25.2 in
Louis Seize Chest of Drawers with Side Lock, Nuremberg, late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Seize chest of drawers in oak with three drawers and socketed square pointed feet. The chest
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 36.23 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in
Old Chinese Chest in Wood with Decorations and Bronze Lock, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Old Chinese chest in wood with hinges. Decorative plates and bronze lock, 20th century.
Very good
Category
20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 17.92 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
Steel Flip Top Trunk with Brass Lock by Bates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This industrial looking metal flip top trunk sports a brass latch, corner clamps, metal handles, rivets on the lid surface, painted black interior, and metal banding around the base ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal
Monumental Chinese Robe Trunk with Full Moon Lock, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, and cabriole legs, the chest is a perfect example of how the beauty, function, and form of classical
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Brown Leather Brown Trunk with Etched Brass Lock and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A brown leather bound wooden trunk with weathered appearance, brass lock and lateral C-scroll
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Sideboard, Chiffoniere with special Central Locking System
Located in Greven, DE
Semaniere with interesting locking technology
Belgium
Walnut, oak
early 19th century
Dimensions
Category
Antique 1820s Belgian Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 55.91 in W 50.01 in D 20.08 in
Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gold Details and Calligraphy Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A red lacquered blanket chest with gold details and calligraphy motifs. This red blanket chest
Category
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Top Quality Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Outstanding quality Chinese camphor wood carved chest with brass lock, outstanding and deep carving
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Blanket Chests
Materials
Other
A pair of small Aesthetic Movement oak sets of drawers with lockable side flaps.
Located in London, GB
decoration to the drawer fronts and ring pull brass handles. The hinged sides with lockable side flaps. Price
Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 24.81 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
Antique Large Chest in Sucupira Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
designs pressed into their surface.
The front of the chest is secured with a lock, and the side handles
Category
Antique 1890s Portuguese Romantic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Miniature Victorian Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very unique Victorian era hand made miniature chest that resembles a larger Victorian lock side
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Original Painted Dowry Chest Trunk or Luggage, Dated 1840
Located in Manhasset, NY
original lock and key. This large and impressive chest even bears the original metal engraved presentation
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Classical Blanket Chests
Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
seems almost bat like. The chest features three locking drawers with pulls for ease of opening and a
Category
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
SUPER ELEGANT RALPH LAUREN AMERICAN HARDWOOD & OAK CHEST OF DRAWERS SiDEBOARD
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
American Mahogany and Oak Contemporary chest of drawers with lockable top drawer
Please note the delivery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
H 34.06 in W 54.14 in D 24.61 in
19th Century Painted Apothecary Chest with Removable Locking Doors
Located in Nantucket, MA
Thirty drawer 19th century apothecary chest in green paint, having seven rows of four drawers above
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Red Lacquer Trunk with Metal Edging
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered blanket chest from the 19th century with metal edging
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock
Located in Lomita, CA
This is slightly larger than many so-called "tansu" chests, which were originally traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Substantial 19th C. Rajasthan Iron-banded Damchiya Dowry Chest with Rare Lock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very substantial Indian dowry chest in teak and rosewood, very decorative metal repoussé work
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
H 38 in W 57 in D 36 in
Antique 17th-Century Chest/Bench with Wood Carvings and an Original Working Lock
Located in Harderwijk, NL
as a sideboard, a bench, or a storage chest—no matter how you use it, it will complete your space
Category
Antique 17th Century Classical Roman Sideboards
Materials
Wood
H 20.08 in W 75.99 in D 20.87 in
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, GB
Georgian Tea Chest with Boxwood & Ebony Checkered Stringing
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Vintage papercord chest, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous blanket chest or storage box made from papercord.
Nicely made chest with handles and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Bohemian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Papercord
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel Writing Chest / Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish folk art travelling writing chest / box with original marble paint from Lulea
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Pine
H 9.06 in W 13 in D 10.63 in
Agresti Oro Jewelry Chest
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Lockable jewelry chest with 5 drawers, two pullout / pull-out necklace bars, and lined in ultra
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Walnut Carved Chest with Silver Plated Christofle Flatware - 181 Pieces
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional five drawer chest is an entertaining essential that keeps your flatware organized and well
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Regency Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
Sycamore Tea Chest Circa 1815
From our Tea Caddies collection, we are delighted to offer this
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Sycamore
Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Cassone Chest with Putti and Winged Dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
probably not the case at the time. For example, a forziere probably denoted a decorated chest with a lock
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
H 52.13 in W 83.5 in D 29.75 in
Antique Mahogany Childs Wellington Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful mid-19th century mahogany childs size Wellington
chest of five long drawers with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Chinoiserie Penwork Tea Chest
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Sycamore
Antique Georgian Mahogany Antique Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
reign of George III circa 1785.
The Antique Mahogany Tea Chest comes complete with a working lock and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood, Boxwood, Satinwood
George III Burr Yew Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
of George III circa 1790.
The Tea Chest comes complete with working lock and tassled key.
Burr Yew
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Cut Glass, Yew
Antique Regency Boulle Tortoiseshell Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
of Prince George circa 1820.
The Tea Chest comes complete with working lock and tasselled key
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Georgian Silver Mounted Satinwood Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
of George III.
The Tea Chest comes complete with working lock and tasselled key.
Satinwood is found
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Continental Miniature Wooden Bombe Chest Jewelry Box
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Belgian wooden jewelry box shaped like a bombe chest with three lockable drawers and ornate
Category
20th Century Belgian Other Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique George III Harewood Inlaid Tea Chest
Located in Northampton, GB
1790.
The Tea Chest comes complete with a working lock and key.
Harewood is a type of sycamore maple
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Boxwood, Harewood
Antique Late 19th Century Two Piece Tansu Chest
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Two piece antique four drawer tansu chest with metal lock plates and side stacking/locking clasps
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique English Regency Mahogany Tea Chest Robert Wright
Located in Northampton, GB
period.
The Tea Chest comes complete with working lock and tasselled key
Cuban Mahogany colour can vary
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Fine of a 17th Century Painted Armada Chest
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 17th century painted Armada chest with a finely engraved steel lock plate with Maidens, flowers
Category
Antique 17th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Erik Brouer Teak 2pc. Cabinet Chest for Brouer Mobelfabrik Denmark
By Erik Brouer
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted 2 piece teak wood cabinet chest with upper locking two door cabinet having four
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Exquisite Chinese Export Carved Two Door Five Campaign Drawer Camphor Chest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Exquisite Carved Chinese Export Two Door Camphor Chest With Etched Brass Lock Fitted With A
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 45.28 in D 22.45 in
Finest Quality Antique 1830 Flamed Hardwood Wellington Chest of Drawers Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
important family.
A Wellington chest is a tall chest of drawers with a lockable side panel, the smaller
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood
H 60.24 in W 88.39 in D 18.71 in
Top cabinet secretary, Baden, around 1780/90 Walnut and walnut burl
Located in Münster, DE
marquetry,
3-tier chest of drawers, cylinder lock with automatic pull-out mechanism, original fittings
Category
Antique 1780s German Empire Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Teak Three Drawer Vanity Dresser
Located in Emeryville, CA
beautiful vintage Danish mid-century teak chest of drawers with a locking vanity top. This lovely dresser
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Teak
DAYTIME KEY Signed Lithograph, Mini Beachscape, Red Box, Sand, Sea, Blue Sky
By Fanny Brennan
Located in Union City, NJ
, blue sky, and vibrant red locking chest box with a giant vintage key resting horizontally across the
Category
1990s Surrealist Landscape Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Fine Antique English Toulmin & Gale Attrib Madagascar Ebony Stationary Box
By Toulmin & Gale
Located in Forney, TX
in period Victorian taste with nods to Gothic Revival, featuring a dome-top chest form, locking with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 9.75 in D 5 in
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Encinitas, CA
bureau chest featuring secretary drop lid with lock and key revealing small drawers and compartments
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 40.75 in W 39 in D 20.5 in
Bo isho dansu from Matsumoto Japan.
By Matsumoto Fuko
Located in New York, NY
Isho Dansu clothing chest with locking bar from Matsumoto in Nagano prefecture, Japan. Hardware
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Painted Chest
Located in Dobbiaco, IT
Painted pinewood chest, with black paintings,
original lock and key, from Puster Valley now Italy
Category
Antique 1870s Austrian Blanket Chests
Geo. III Chest
Located in Tacoma, WA
A good late 18th century Geo. III mahogany caddy top bachelors chest of small size with original
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Extremely Rare 14th-15th Century Dutch Oak Iron Bound Parish Chest
Located in Oisterwijk, NL
other end of each hasp is a hole for a staple that is attached to the chest. Locking is achieved with a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers with 4 lockable
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Period William IV Miniature Side Lock Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
This miniature chest with right hand side lock has 4 graduated drawers. It has a 3 sided
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mahogany
Console chest
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very original wooden chest with 4 doors.
Original lock system
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Buffets
19th Century Korean Wedding Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are all original.
The chest has a locking mechanism with sliding latch.
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Furniture
Painted and Iron-Bound Chest, Dated 1605
Located in West Sussex, GB
A domed top, leather painted, iron-bound chest with two lock plates and carrying handles. Dated to
Category
Antique Early 17th Century French Folk Art Painted Furniture
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Chest With Lock For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest with lock for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every chest with lock was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chest with lock, we have 3796 options in-stock, while there are 47 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest with lock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest with lock, those designed in Victorian, mid-century modern and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made chest with lock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rehab Vintage Interiors, Lane Furniture and Agresti are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chest With Lock?
A chest with lock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,442, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $750,000.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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 Lock
- What is a heart lock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A heart lock — or heart locket pendant — sends a message of unconditional love or is seen as a symbol of surrendering to love. They are perfect to wear as a necklace pendant or can be added as a charm on a bracelet. Heart locket charms are often made of silver or gold and are sometimes studded with diamonds or other precious stones. Shop a collection of vintage and modern heart locket charms and pendants from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The lock on a Hermès bag is to prevent anyone other than the owner from getting inside. You can use the lock to secure the closure on the handbag so that it can only be opened with one of the keys provided by Hermès. Shop a collection of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.
- How much is a lock box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A lock box shouldn't cost too much. Anything more than $40 is considered expensive. On average, a good quality lock box costs around $25.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The lock on a necklace is called a fastener. One of the most well-known types is the lobster clasp, which has a curved shape and a hinged jaw that snaps in place to keep a necklace secure. Another common variety is the C clasp, which is a round fastener with a prong that you slide to open and shut the closure. Find a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, a Hermès Kelly comes with a lock and key. The lock and key can be used as another method of authentication as the hardware should perfectly match the Kelly handbag as well as be debossed with matching numerical codes. Shop a variety of authenticated Hermès Kelly handbags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all Hermès bags come with a lock and key, however, there are many styles of Hermès handbags that come with a lock and key. All Hermès Kelly and Birkins come with a lock and key that can also be used as a way to verify the authenticity of the handbag. Each lock will have the logo engraved on the bottom, as well as a serial number that should match the engraving on the key. Shop a selection of Hermès handbags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Elizabeth Locke jewelry is made in a few locations. The luxury maker produces pieces in London, UK; Venice, Italy, and Bangkok, Thailand. As for Locke herself, she is based in Virginia. Her handmade, 19-karat-gold designs give one-of-a-kind antiquities new meaning in the 21st century. Shop a range of Elizabeth Locke jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The Tiffany Lock bracelet works with a swiveling mechanism. To open it, find the small indentation on the bracelet and grip the piece on either side. Pull outward in both directions to swivel the bracelet open. Slip on the bracelet, pull at the notch again and slide the two ends together. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Tiffany bracelets.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Saint Laurent briefcase locks are made of solid brass. They are functional as long as you still have the key that goes with them. Shop a collection of iconic vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent bags on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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