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19th Century English Wooden Chest, Drawers, Shelves with decorative skirt on Top
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Wooden Chest with Drawers and Shelves with decorative skirt on the top
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Wood
H 78.35 in W 43.31 in D 17.33 in
1980s Spanish Bamboo and Rattan Four Drawer Chest with Two Bottom Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Spanish bamboo and rattan four drawer chest with two bottom shelves.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 51.19 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Two Door Painted and Giltwood Map Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century two door painted and giltwood French Louis XVI map chest with two pull-out shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Giltwood
Bauhaus Era Bookcase, Tubular Steel Base, Walnut Veneer, 1930s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
gorgeous tubular steel frame in one piece that embraces wooden chest with shelves and drawers, a perfect
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Bauhaus Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Japanese 19th Century Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors and Open Shelves
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese zebra wood tansu chest from the 19th century, with sliding doors, glass panels and
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood, Glass, Wood
H 47 in W 29.5 in D 12 in
ARCANO Small Table Eucalyptus Wood - Movable Pull-Out Shelves by Storagemilano
By Storagemilano, Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Arcano is a coffee table that hides an unexpected detail within itself: an elegant central chest
Category
2010s Italian Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 16.54 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Tall Chest by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A walnut chest with leather handles and maple shelves. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Cabinet & Chest by Svend Langkilde, Teakwood & Brass, 1960s
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Odense, DK
mirror each other. Cabinet with two doors with brass fittings, interior with trays and shelves. Chest
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Brass
H 25.99 in W 39.38 in D 9.06 in
Asian Art Deco Cabinet with Diamond Glass
Located in Somis, CA
lower chest with 2 drawers and 2 shelves, and a top chest with 2 shelves. The top doors with rare
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Excelior Bookcase
Located in Paris, FR
shelves, with chest compartment with 4
doors with easy glide system.
With vertical structure in polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pavo Console Table by Un’common
Located in Geneve, CH
contact us.
PAVO is a chest of drawers with beautiful marble shelves and raw, irregular edges. The body
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Pavo Console Table by Un’common
Located in Geneve, CH
.
PAVO is a chest of drawers with beautiful marble shelves and raw, irregular edges. The body of the
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Pavo Console Table by Un’common
Located in Geneve, CH
.
PAVO is a chest of drawers with beautiful marble shelves and raw, irregular edges. The body of the
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Baraka Chest with Brass Details and Smoked Glass Shelves
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Baraka is an ancient Sufi world which means “a blessing or as the breath, or essence of life” from which the evolutionary process unfolds, and also that is believed to be possessed b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Custom 3 x 4 Locker Basket Unit on Casters with Three Shelves, Matte Black
By Rehab Vintage Interiors
Located in Alhambra, CA
fabrications.
Custom made 3 x 4 locker basket unit featuring locking casters and three open shelves for
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Steel
Japanese Scholars chest
Located in New York, NY
Book chest with display shelves with iron details and fan shaped door handles.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
18th Century Dutch Burl Walnut Linen Press
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely handsome linen cabinet with fully upholstered top cabinet, with two shelves Chest base
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pavo Carrara Console Table
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
PAVO is a chest of drawers with beautiful marble shelves with raw, irregular edges inside it. The
Category
2010s Polish Console Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Spanish Pine Chest with Shelves and Drawers
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Spanish Pine Chest with Shelves and Drawers.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Shelves
Materials
Pine
Dunbar Chest with Shelves
Located in New York, NY
Dunbar chest with brass oriental circle hardware and adjustable interior shelves.
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Swedish Karl Johan 19th Century Cabinet/Side Chest with Shelves and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
chest has been designed with nice clean lines. There are two half drawers over two doors which open to
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 44 in W 37.5 in D 18.5 in
19th century English Oak Wooden Chest with Drawers, Doors and Shelves
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English Oak Wooden Chest with Drawers, Doors and Shelves
Category
Antique 19th Century English Shelves
Materials
Oak
H 74.02 in W 65.36 in D 19.69 in
William Spratling Chest with Side Shelves
By William Spratling
Located in Dallas, TX
This is an exceedingly rare handmade William Spratling chest from 1940. This chest was conceived
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Unusual Painted Chest of Drawers with Side Shelves, France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual three-drawer chest of drawers with a lovely patina showing duck-egg and dark blue, red and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century English Oak Wood Chest with Drawers and Bronze Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English oak wood chest with drawers and bronze fittings.
Category
Late 20th Century English Shelves
Materials
Bronze
H 70.87 in W 54.34 in D 17.33 in
Pair of French Reed-Carved Wood Side Chests with Marble Tops and Lower Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of side chests, with lower shelf and marble tops, from the mid 20th century. These
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 29.5 in W 24.25 in D 16.25 in
Hans J. Wegner for Ry Furniture Wall Unit with Shelves in Cabinet and Dresser
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning all original Hans Wegner teak chest with functional top unit. Unit features a six-drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 71 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Teak Modular Wall Unit, Brodrene Jatog Mobelfabrik, Norway, 1960s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
original condition, the wooden surface is finished with oil. The shelves, chests with drawers and cabinets
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Oak Serpentine Chest, France, circa 1830
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak Serpentine Chest
France circa 1830
Elegant chest with handleless doors, concealing
Category
Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
3 Massive Baker Far East Collection Wardrobe Chests
Located in Phoenix, AZ
sundry drawers and pull out shelves in the lower two thirds of the chests with adjustable shelves on the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
George Nelson C.S.S. Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Wall mount walnut chest of drawers with four adjustable shelves.
From the 'Comprehensive Storage
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Art Deco Side Chest with Drawer and Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
This high gloss deco side chest with drawer and shelves features stylish orange pulls and a
Category
20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Red Lacquered Chinese Low Chest with Three Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome low chest is from Shandong, China and was made from reclaimed elm wood. The piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sideboards
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Red Lacquered Chinese Side Chests with Two Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
These Chinese side chests are from Jiangsu, China and was made from reclaimed elm wood and red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese End Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Elm
Midcentury Wood Sideboard with Chest of Drawers and Internal Shelves
Located in Roma, RM
Midcentury wood sideboard. Storage unit with chest of drawers and internal shelves.
Product
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century Cabinet Re-Purposed English Trunk
Located in Evergreen, CO
transformation from flip-top trunk or blanket chest to a small cabinet with shelves on rails and front opening
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Blanket Chests
Materials
Maple, Oak
Italian Design Dresser in Cognac Leather, Chrome and Black Glass for Hermès
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Antwerp, BE
consisting of one Hermès cognac leather drawer chest with shelves, flanked by two showcases with glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dressers
Materials
Chrome
H 66.93 in W 99.61 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Bedding Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Japanese bedding chest with double sliding doors, five shelves and four drawers. (Two pieces
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Cabinets
Primitive Painted Tool Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th c painted blue wooden tool chest with drawers and shelves inside. Atop hand forged iron
Category
20th Century American Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Milo Baughman Style Custom Quality Hi Chest - Armoire Chest Wood & Chrome Canada
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern two-piece custom quality Hi chest or armoire deigned after Milo
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Wood
H 70 in W 38.75 in D 20 in
George Nelson Herman Miller Chest on Bench
By George Nelson
Located in Phoenix, AZ
example has an ebonized walnut chest with glass doors and shelves that sits atop a two tone slat bench
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Glass
High Teak Vintage Secretaire, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
This tall Danish chest of shelves with pull out desk is made from a pressed wood teak veneer
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Italian Turquoise Opaline Glass Credenza, Brass Handles and Inlays, 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Italian turquoise opaline glass credenza with inlays, brass handles and legs.
The chest has four
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 68.9 in D 15.75 in
Danish Design Teak Secretaire by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design Secretaire
This tall Danish chest of shelves with pull out desk is manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Italian Turquoise Opaline Glass Credenza, Brass Handles and Inlays, 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Italian turquoise opaline glass credenza with brass inlays, handles and legs.
The chest has four
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 63.78 in L 33.08 in
19th Century Double Japanese Tansu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century double tansu, originally a merchant's shop chest, with upper half featuring two
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1940s Modernist Cerused Cabinets
Located in Rochester, NY
finish with all over beautifully aged pale color to wood grain. The chests with two doors / adjustable
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Pair Vintage Painted Wood Side Chests with Pair Drawers & Lower Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
hardware is a light turquoise/green. This pair of Bodart two-drawer side chests with shelves, will function
Category
20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of Empire Style Antique Mahogany Chests Armoires Cabinets
Located in Shippensburg, PA
flipping open to allow the drawers to be opened while the chest with the shelves has a lock in the right
Category
20th Century Unknown Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Hollywood Regency Style Cabinet or Chest By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
An Asian inspired Hollywood Regency style mahogany chest with bronze pulls and interior shelves by
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
H 36 in W 33 in D 21 in
French Art Deco Macassar Ebony Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
to each large door.
Black glass surface to top of chest.
Cabinet fitted with shelves but may be
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Macassar
Chinese Painted Garden Coffer, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
have taken on a delicate and ephemeral quality, contrasting nicely with the linear frame of the chest
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Art Deco Chests
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low pair of mahogany and brass 2-door chests with adjustable shelves.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman for Directional Chest with shelves and drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milo Baughman for Directional pencil grained walnut chest with shelves and drawers and bronze
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Beautifully Designed Lacquered Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
The perfect lacquered chest, with five drawers and adjustable shelves.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
1960s Danish Wall Unit / Room Divider
Located in Atlanta, GA
chests with 4 adjustable shelves behind 4 sliding doors, 3 display cabinets with sliding glass doors on
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Brass
Oriental Green and Gold Painted Antique Chest
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Oriental / Tortoise Shell Style Green and Gold Painted Antique Chest/Cabinet, with Shelves.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Kipp Stewart and Stewart MacDougal Walnut Chest for Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest with three shelves
Category
Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kimono Chest
Located in East Hampton, NY
Meiji Period Soft Wood 3 Drawer Kimono Chest with Upper Doors
and Sliding Shelves
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Linen Presses
Mid-Century Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome and quite substantial walnut mosaic tall chest with positionable shelves directly above
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Walnut
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There is a range of chest with shelves for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct chest with shelves — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. We have 7 antique and vintage chest with shelves in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of chest with shelves available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chest with shelves are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made chest with shelves over the years, but those made by Ry Møbler and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Chest With Shelves?
Prices for chest with shelves start at $350 and top out at $12,569 with the average selling for $3,725.
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 Shelves
- What is a shelving unit?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A shelving unit is a flexible piece of furniture with shelves that can be rearranged to accommodate various objects such as books, collectibles, sculptures and other items for display. It can also feature dividers and can be moved or adjusted for added functionality. Shop a collection of antique and vintage shelving units and shelves on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Storage shelves need to be large enough to properly and safely hold items but not too large that items will get lost or hidden behind each other. In a garage 12” is a good depth for smaller items and 16” for larger items.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a desk with shelves is called depends on its design. A desk that features integrated shelving is usually referred to as a credenza. A separate detachable shelving unit that accompanies a desk is a hutch. Explore a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 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 door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What a piece of furniture with shelves is called depends on its overall design. An item with rows of shelves that has an open back is an étagère, while a similar piece with a closed back is a bookcase. In some cases, a large étagère may be referred to as a shelving unit. A cabinet is a piece of furniture that has shelves hidden behind doors. If a furnishing has drawers and cabinets on the bottom and open shelving on the top, it is a hutch. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of storage furniture and case pieces.
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