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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

1940's Workshop Chest of Drawers, Eight Drawer Chest
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's Workshop chest of drawers - eight drawer chest 1940's Workshop chest of drawers - eight
Category

Vintage 1940s European Shelves

Materials

Birch

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

Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 60s white lacquered shelf with eight drawers.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Shelves

Materials

Wood

Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1960s
H 8.67 in W 55.12 in D 15.36 in
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Five Section Stacking Chest
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th century Chinese black lacquered five section stacking chest with exquisite figural decorative
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Han Shelves

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

Carlo Scarpa for Gavina "Orseolo" Chest of Drawers, Italy, 1977
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Orseolo chest of drawers by Studio Simon with wheels. Structure, top and drawers in polyester
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

1950's Very Large Collectors Chest Of Drawers - Fourteen Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Very Large Collectors Chest Of Drawers – Fourteen Drawers 1950’s Very Large Collectors
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Shelves

Materials

Pine

Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers / Shelf for Soborg Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Halle, DE
Midcentury Borge Mogensen Cupboard Elements in teak wood. Chest of Drawers and Shelf on top. Both
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s Three Drawer Chest of Drawers Haberdashery Pattern Cabinet, Patterns by
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Three Drawer Chest Of Drawers Haberdashery Pattern Cabinet – Patterns By Blackmore 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s English Shelves

Materials

Birch

1950’s Very Large Collectors Chest Of Drawers, Fourteen Drawers 'Model 1216'
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s very large collectors chest of drawers – fourteen drawers (Model 1216) 1950’s very large
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Shelves

Materials

Pine

1940’s Tall Chest of Drawers, Bank of Drawers, Twenty Eight Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s tall chest of drawers – bank of drawers – twenty eight drawers 1940s tall chest of drawers
Category

Vintage 1940s English Shelves

Materials

Pine

1950s English Oak Tall Multi Drawer Chest of Drawers, Twenty One Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s English oak tall multi drawer chest of drawers – Twenty one drawers 1950s English tall oak
Category

Vintage 1950s British Shelves

Materials

Oak

Osvaldo Borsani Modular Rosewood Bookcase Wall Unit with Removable Panels
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Brooklyn, NY
/ 26.5" space between rails Shelves: H: 1.25" x L: 27.38" x D: 10" / 11.88" including rails Chest of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Hans Wegner Danish Teak Single Column Wall Unit / Room Divider with Display Case
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
two internal adjustable shelves shows off your collectibles. Below, a chest of drawers with chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Freestanding Teak Shelf System 1950s with Cabinets
Located in Handewitt, DE
chest of drawers. With nice teak color and in original condition in good quality. Denmark 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

19th Century Oak Military Chest with Writing Interior
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century large oak military chest. The top lifting to reveal four shelves and centred by a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Irish Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage wall system Kai Kristiansen Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
shelves, 1 cabinet with sliding doors, 1 cabinet with roller doors, 1 chest of drawers with 4 drawers, 1
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage wall system  Kai Kristiansen  Teak
Vintage wall system  Kai Kristiansen  Teak
H 98.43 in W 102.37 in D 18.12 in
Alfred Hendrickx Modular Bookcase Wallunit 1961 Belgium
By Belform, Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Shelves dept 20 and 28 cm, one cupboard, one chest of drawers dept 45 cm.Dimensions: L x D x H = 250 x (20
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Chrome

Antique 19th Century German Grunderzeit Wall Cabinet / Small Cabinet Carved Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
marvelous patina This wonderful piece of furniture is a miniature version of a German chest model Vertico
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Shelves and Wall C...

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique German 19th Century Gründerzeit Wall Cabinet Neo Classical Oak Drawer
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
wonderful piece of furniture is a miniature version of a German chest model Vertico. The cabinet has 2
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Shelves and Wall C...

Materials

Oak

Large Czechoslovakian Modernist Oak and Walnut Freestanding Wall Unit by Jitona
Located in Brooklyn, NY
all pieces are utilized together - seven pine rails, three long shelves, three long cabinets
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Large Italian Wall Unit in Rosewood, Teak and Mahogany, 1964
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in New York, NY
Wall unit with adjustable shelving system, cabinet, chest and flip top desk in rosewood, teak and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Teak

Noviembre XVIII Large Wall Shelf in Walnut Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
furniture such as tables, chest of drawers and dining chairs, as well as comfortable lounge chairs, console
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Noviembre XVIII Wall Shelf in Walnut Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
furniture such as tables, chest of drawers and dining chairs, as well as comfortable lounge chairs, console
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Noviembre XVIII Large Wall Shelf in Burned Oak Wood, by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
tables, chest of drawers and dining chairs, as well as comfortable lounge chairs, console tables and
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Noviembre XVIII Wall Shelf in Burned Oak Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
furniture such as tables, chest of drawers and dining chairs, as well as comfortable lounge chairs, console
Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Noviembre XVIII Large Wall Shelf in Oak Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
furniture such as tables, chest of drawers and dining chairs, as well as comfortable lounge chairs, console
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Noviembre XVIII Wall Shelf in Oak Wood, Floating Shelf by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
furniture such as tables, chest of drawers and dining chairs, as well as comfortable lounge chairs, console
Category

2010s Mexican Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

18th C. Hand Carved Wood Walnut Panetiere Cupboard Wall mount Cabinet Bread Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
of bread, panetieres were meant to sit on a petrin (dough chest) but eventually grew into elaborate
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

French Regence Chest of Drawers with Ormolu Fittings, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Regence chest of drawers France Kingwood early 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D
Category

Antique 1720s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Chinese Early 20th Century Elmwood Side Chest with Bronze Medallion Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood side chest from the early 20th century, with round bronze medallion hardware, two
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Top and Columns from 1820
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Biedermeier top chest of drawers made of walnut with four doors, ebonized half columns with black
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Avalon Modular Teak & Metal Multi Piece Shelving & Cabinet Storage Wall Units
Located in High Wycombe, GB
teak shelf and cupboard stacking unit comprising three drawer chest, two shelves, a fall-down bureau
Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Swedish Mid-19th Century Chest with Convex Drop Front and Inner Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century chest. This Swedish chest features a convex-front opening in the top
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Asian Gentleman's Tall Chest on Chest by Heritage
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Wilmington, DE
Chest with 2 drawers on the bottom. The top section features mutltiple drawers, shelves and cubbies. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
An Empire style bachelor’s chest. Decorated on all sides with panels of feather crotch mahogany
Category

Vintage 1960s American Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
Empire Style Bachelor’s Chest
H 50.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Barcelona, ES
including shelves, desk, chest of drawers and cupboards with sliding doors.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Modern, 7021
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Chest of drawers with six drawers. The beautiful mix between Walnut Canaletto wood veneer and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Danish Poul Cadovius Wall Unit, Mid-Century Modern Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
shelves that come in different depths, one of them working as desk, two closed cabinet boxes, a display
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chest of Drawers with Metal Modern, 7921
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Six drawers chest of drawers with metal legs. The beautiful mix between natural Walnut wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Pietro Shelf
Located in Paris, FR
Shelf Pietro with frame structure in metal in burnished and antiqued brass finish. With 3 shelves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pietro Shelf
Pietro Shelf
H 73.23 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
P&P 900 Modular Wall Mounted Storage System by Michel Ducaroy for Line Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in San Diego, CA
incorporate a combination of cabinets, chests, shelves and racks to complete the unit. This system consists of
Category

20th Century French Modern Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Wall Unit for Bernini, Italy, 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in L'Escala, ES
three panels with various storage facilities. Equipped with three cupboards and nine shelves. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

1940's French Estate Bank of Drawers, Eight Drawers
Located in Hook, Hampshire
drawers. A crudely made solid chest of pitch pine French drawers original throughout. The framed carcass
Category

Vintage 1940s French Shelves

Materials

Pine

Authentic Frama Scandinavian Modern Sutoa Drawer Storage in Solid Walnut
By Frama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
graceful storage unit provides all the functionality of a traditional chest of drawers with an elevated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Steel

Model U-458, 1950's Four Drawer Oak Cabinet by Jiri Jiroutek for Interieur Praha
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Hook, Hampshire
’s four drawer oak cabinet by Jiri Jiroutek For Interieur Praha. These chest of drawers/cabinets by
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Shelves

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern storage chest is a simple, yet elegant oak veneer double-door chest. Our shingle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Commodes and...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
Mid-Century Modern Storage Chest
H 36 in W 48 in D 20 in
Mid-Century P.E. Guerin NY Cartonnier File Cabinet Box
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Forney, TX
on a desk) document storage chest feature luxurious golden colored upholstery richly decorated with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Shelves

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

George Nelson Credenza or Chest
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean lined Mid-Century Modern credenza or chest, designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Credenza or Chest
George Nelson Credenza or Chest
H 29.75 in W 56.25 in D 19 in
Biedermeier Fold-Up Chest, Cherry Veneer, Roller Doors, Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier fold-up chest, cherry veneer, roller doors, Germany circa 1830. Fancy half cupboard
Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest & Cupboard
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A high quality 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Chest & Cupboard with panelled sides, standing over
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid Luxury Italian chest of drawers from Northern Italy
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
Neoclassical Italian chest of drawers inlaid
H 40.95 in W 94.89 in D 19.69 in
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This industrial chest of drawers comes from an old workshop in France and was made in the 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s French Industrial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
Industrial Chest of Drawers, 1940's
H 55.12 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 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

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This mid century chest of drawers in teak was manufactured in the denmark the 1960s. The chest of
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
H 46.07 in W 30.71 in D 16.54 in
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality swedish chest which offers the
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
H 27 in W 41.75 in D 16.75 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

Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar chest of drawers with hinged door and lock used as office furniture. The front door
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak, Teak

Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Italian Chest of Drawers in Cherry Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual vintage chest of drawers from Italy made out of Cherry wood. Very unique design presented
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Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
By Alex de Rouvray
Located in PARIS, FR
, the Severin Chest stands out with its high end materials and fine crafting. Slim (only 25cm deep) but
Category

2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Steel

Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
Walnut and Black Steel Chest of Drawers
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 7.88 in
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Chest With Shelves For Sale on 1stDibs

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 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 Shelves
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    Storage 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are several ways to mount floating shelves. The best mounting options include using floating shelf brackets, installing cleats, or placing figure eights.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Typically, the best way to hang wall shelves on a wall is through the studs. The studs are the strong vertical beams that form the frames of walls. You can locate them using a tool called a stud finder. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wall shelves.

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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.