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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
Category
Early 20th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Yew
Small Georgian Mahogany Chest With Slide
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest Of Small Proportion Retaining Good Colour
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Five-Drawer Chest with Slide
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian style mahogany chest with a pull-out brush slide over five cockbeaded drawers having brass bail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Mahogany
Kittinger Mahogany Four-Drawer Silver Chest with Slide-Out Work Tray 20thC
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chippendale Inspired Kittinger Mahogany Four-Drawer Silver Chest with Slide-Out Work Tray raised on Bracket
Category
20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.75 in W 31.25 in D 18.75 in
Georgian Bachelor's Chest with Slide Covered in Red Baize
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century mahogany four-drawer bachelor's chest with red baize covered slide for writing
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Baize, Pine, Mahogany
Vintage Pair of Flame Mahogany Bedside Chests With Slides 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of flame mahogany chests with slides, in elegant Georgian style and
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Side Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 22.05 in W 24.02 in D 16.15 in
Miniature Japanese Taishō Period Zebra Wood Tansu Chest with Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period zebra wood miniature tansu chest from the early 20th century, with sliding
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Zebra Wood
H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 9.5 in
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
Rare George III Walnut and Mahogany Caddy-Top Bachelor’s Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
, ca 1760.
This is a superb quality bachelor chest with slide, in a rare combination of well-figured
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Mahogany Bachelor's Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good George III mahogany bachelor's chest, the ogee molded top over writing/brushing slide over
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany chest of drawers, the rectangular top having a nice moulded edge, with a
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest with a Slide
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
together in terms of handles, feet, having a slide and just overall look. You can view the other chest of
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian mahogany bowfront commode chest of drawers with writing slide
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
A fine George III mahogany bowfront chest of drawers in well-figured Cuban mahogany. Of large scale
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.68 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
English mahogany bachelors chest with brushing slide late 18th century
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany bachelors chest on bracket foot with brushing slide c.1790
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.75 in W 33.25 in D 18.5 in
George II Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Milford, NH
A fine George II English mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with leather top brushing slide over
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early George III Mahogany Serpentine Bachelor's Chest With Brushing Slide
Located in Chicago, IL
chests like this one often include a discreet brushing slide at the top, which pulls out with a small
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Red Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Slide by Heals
Located in London, London
Chest of drawers by Heals
Mid-century chest of drawers by Heal’s, featuring a striking contrast of
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Antique Quality Burr Walnut Chest of Four Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality burr walnut chest of four drawers with brushing slide having a quality burr walnut
Category
Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 31.7 in W 28.35 in D 17.92 in
Maitland Smith Five Drawer Leather Top Bow Front Chest with Brushing Slide
By Maitland Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a Maitland Smith Georgian style tooled leather wrapped bow front chest with a two
Category
20th Century Philippine Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.75 in W 28 in D 18 in
MILITARY CAMPAIGN SMALL CHEST OF DRAWERS SIDE TABLE WITH LEATHER SLiDE OUT TRAY
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale This Distinctive Military Campaign Small Chest Of Drawers Side
Category
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.41 in W 22.05 in D 16.15 in
George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany w/ Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Bachelor’s Chest in Mahogany with Brushing Slide, 4 Graduating Drawers, & Ogee Feet
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.75 in W 32.25 in D 19.5 in
Harvey Probber Sideboard with Sliding Grasscloth Doors
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
mahogany with four matching large center drawers having distinctive Probber recessed pulls and two sliding
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Grasscloth, Mahogany
Vintage Pair of Flame Mahogany Bedside Chests Cabinets With Slides 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of flame mahogany chests with slides in elegant Georgian style dating
Category
1990s English Georgian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 15.36 in
18th Century Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Commode with Writing Slide
Located in Milford, NH
surmounting a conforming case with a writing slide over three graduated drawers, each featuring bold brass
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 39.5 in D 21.25 in
Japanese Two-Piece Tansu Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Eleven Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese antique two-piece Tansu chest cabinet from the 19th century with two sliding doors, 11
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Morris & Co. An Aesthetic Movement Walnut tallboy with internal sliding drawers.
By Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
molding below with fielded diamond shaped panels to the upper doors opening to reveal three open sliding
Category
Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
H 64.18 in W 43.71 in D 23.43 in
Harvey Probber Double Chest and Vanity with Leather and Brass
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
case height is 30.5 inches.
Depth is 18 inches.
Sliding door cabinet is 42 inches wide
Chest of drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique English Mahogany Chest / Three Drawers with Banding of Exotic Woods
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. Chest with three deep drawers that slide easily. It has banding and designs in
Satin wood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Bachelors Chest
Located in Long Island City, NY
Georgian mahogany bachelors chest with writing slide and bracket feet.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Brass
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century English painted four drawer chest of drawers with a brushing slide. 1780
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
De Coene Frères Beautifully Tailored Chest of Drawers with Built-In Vanity 1960s
By De Coene Frères
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted chest of drawers with sliding vanity compartment on the left and lift up
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 29.5 in W 55.5 in D 19.5 in
Bachelors Chest George III Circa 1780
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A WONDERFUL GEORGE III MAHOGANY BACHELOR'S CHEST CIRCA 1780 With brushing slide above four long
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Bachelors Chest By Statton Trutype Americana
By Statton Trutype
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome and very well made chest with a slide pull over three long drawers with fine brass bat
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1960 Retro Oak Chest of Drawers Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
By Jiri Jiroutek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden veneered chest of drawers-veneer bub with sliding doors
- original very well preserved
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th century George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
shaped Georgian period chest of drawers complete with brushing slide.
Top surface made from a single
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
interwoven between the fret, which is very sophisticated. This chest, with its brushing slide, has a fitted
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Quality Figured Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with a brushing slide
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
H 34.26 in W 36.23 in D 21.66 in
Superb Quality Antique George III Small Mahogany Chest of 5 Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality antique George lll small mahogany chest of 5 drawers with brushing slide having a
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Other
Early 19th Century George III Bachelor’s Flame Mahogany Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III bachelor’s flame mahogany four-drawer chest with pull-out writing
Category
Antique Early 1800s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Shop Chest/Cabinet with Sliding Doors and Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design accents on the two sliding door sections and the drawers. The color of the wood variations of
Category
20th Century Japanese Edo Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Taishō Two-Part Tansu Chest with Drawers and Sliding Doors
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Japanese tansu chest, crafted during the Taisho period (1912–1926), embodies a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 65.25 in W 69.5 in D 17 in
Taishō Period Japanese Mizuya Tansu Kitchen Chest in Sugi Wood with Sliding Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
, early 20th century. This tall and versatile chest is crafted in solid sugi (cedar) with a warm golden
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Cabinets
Materials
Metal
H 53 in W 41 in D 15.5 in
Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A rare English Georgian Mahogany Metamorphic Chest with a slide out drawer that reveals a drafting
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Desks
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century American Keepsake Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved decorative box / collector's chest with one fixed, sliding tray and one removable
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
George III Mahogany Serpentine-Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Well-figured George III serpentine-fronted chest of drawers with baize-lined slide
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
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
Urio Wall System by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1957
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
elements including shelves, desk, chest of drawers and cupboards with sliding doors.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Rosewood
1960 Sideboard by Mojmir Pozar, Czechoslovakia
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
opaxite glass, rubbed on the chest of drawers with sliding glass.
- Original preserved condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Harvey Probber Bleached Mahogany & Ivory Leather Tall Cabinet
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Harvey Probber bleached mahogany tall dresser or gentleman's chest, with ivory leather-clad sliding
Category
Vintage 1950s American Cabinets
Materials
Brass
White Ceramic Contemporary Cabinet by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
“naive design”- simple in form, yet with a deep philosophy behind. Roomy chest of drawers with ceramic
Category
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Clay, Ash
Ceramic Contemporary Cabinet by Faina
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
design”- simple in form, yet with a deep philosophy behind. Roomy chest of drawers with ceramic sliding
Category
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Clay, Ash
Ceramic Contemporary Cabinet by FAINA
By Victoria Yakusha
Located in Geneve, CH
design”- simple in form, yet with a deep philosophy behind. Roomy chest of drawers with ceramic sliding
Category
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Cabinets
Materials
Clay, Ash
George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Chair, Day Bed without Back Day Bed with Plank Back, Drawer Front and Sliding Door Chests, Conoid Chest
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Books
Materials
Paper
H 11.25 in W 8.75 in D 0.25 in
Birch Two-Drawer Chest with Slide
Located in Boston, MA
Birch two-drawer chest with slide. Belgium, contemporary.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dressers
18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest with Slide
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A fine Chippendale period mahogany chest of drawers. The rectangular moulded top above a brushing
Category
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mid 19th c. Mahogany Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
An English mahogany bow front chest with slide and key.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Two level Chest
Located in New York, NY
Red painted two level chest with sliding doors.
Category
Vintage 1950s Cabinets
Materials
Elm
Bleached Serpentine Chest with Brushing Slide
Located in Birmingham, AL
Lovely bleached Swedish chest with pronounced serpentine front. Three drawers with a brushing slide
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Arthur Brett Walnut Chest of Drawers with Slide
By Arthur Brett
Located in London, GB
chest has a brushing slide and is a practical bedroom piece having been scaled up from an original chest
Category
Early 2000s British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
George I Burr Walnut Veneered Chest of Drawers with Brushing Slide
Located in Heswall, Wirral
George I burr walnut veneered chest of drawers with brushing slide
crossbanded and herringbone
Category
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chest with slide you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every chest with slide was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chest with slide, we have 2543 options in-stock, while there are 107 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chest with slide you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chest with slide bearing Georgian, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made chest with slide has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Harvey Probber and Poul Cadovius are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chest With Slide?
Prices for a chest with slide start at $155 and top out at $578,258 with the average selling for $3,643.
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.
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- How do I clean Fendi slides?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to clean Fendi slides depends on what materials the shoes feature. To ensure best results, follow the care guidelines recommended by Fendi. You can find them on the care card included with the slides. If you no longer have the card, contact Fendi customer service for advice. Shop a collection of Fendi shoes on 1stDibs.
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- How do Hermès slides run?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The fit of Hermès slides depends on the design. While most consider the slides to run true to size, this may vary by design. Consult the brand’s website for size guides to ensure the perfect fit. You’ll find a variety of Hermès slides from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Do Gucci slides stretch out?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gucci slides are true to size, but the leather can stretch as you break them in. On the other hand, Gucci jelly shoes don’t change their shape at all. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage Gucci slides.
- What is a sliding French door?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A sliding French door combines the wider, traditional swing frame of the French doors with the operation and function of a sliding door. This gives homeowners the best features of both door styles. Sliding French doors are considered one of the best home improvement techniques in today’s times.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The way you style Gucci Blooms slides is a matter of preference. Whether you pick out a pair of heeled or sandal slides, the floral print will enhance any outfit, and these backless shoes can be paired with jeans and a casual tee as often as they can with a short sleeve vintage day dress. Find a wide variety of Gucci Blooms slides on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a sliding glass door depends on material, sizes and installation costs. Therefore, the total cost of a sliding glass door fluctuates. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 for sliding glass doors.
- How long do Gucci slides last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How long Gucci slides last depends on the materials and how frequently you wear them. If you slip on your slides every day and wear them in all kinds of weather, they will wear out more quickly. You'll find a range of Gucci slides on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean black Versace slides, wipe the rubber parts with a clean damp cloth. Use a high quality leather cleaner on the leather parts of the slide, according to the product directions. Avoid all types of cleaning chemicals on your Versace shoes. On 1stDibs, find authentic Versace footwear from trusted sellers worldwide.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The cost of a sliding glass door depends on material, sizes and installation costs. Therefore, the total cost of a sliding glass door fluctuates. You can expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 for sliding glass doors.
- 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.
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In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
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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.