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Collectors Chest
Collectors Chest

Collectors Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic black painted wooden English 19th-century collector's chest featuring two columns of seven

Category

Antique 1860s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest
19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest

19th Century Mahogany Collectors Chest

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

19th Century Mahogany Collectors chest with low gallery to the top and four drawers with knob

Category

Antique 19th Century European Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany

Large 18th Century Tax Collector's Chest
Large 18th Century Tax Collector's Chest

Large 18th Century Tax Collector's Chest

Located in Charmes, FR

Tax collector's chest, in wrought iron and iron plates on a wooden core, 18th century, in good

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Small Victorian Oyster Re-Veneered Collector's Chest
Small Victorian Oyster Re-Veneered Collector's Chest

Small Victorian Oyster Re-Veneered Collector's Chest

Located in London, GB

This small Victorian collector's chest has been recently sympathetically re-veneered over the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Collectors Chest, 19th Century
Collectors Chest, 19th Century

Collectors Chest, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

A small collectors or apothecary chest with divided drawers, 19th century. Composed of walnut and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest
Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest

Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest

Located in Central England, GB

Early 20th Century Inlaid Hardwood Anglo Indian Collectors Chest This small collector’s chest of

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Regency Mahogany 6-Drawer Collectors Chest
19th Century Regency Mahogany 6-Drawer Collectors Chest

19th Century Regency Mahogany 6-Drawer Collectors Chest

Located in Nantucket, MA

English Regency period mahogany collectors chest with ebonized detail. The mahogany case having six

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique  Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century
Antique  Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century

Antique Collector’s Chest, England, 20th Century

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A rare storage chest with a beautifully sectioned interior, likely used as a writing slope or

Category

Early 20th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Collectors Chest of Drawers from a Dentist Cabinet
Collectors Chest of Drawers from a Dentist Cabinet

Collectors Chest of Drawers from a Dentist Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Collectors Chest of Drawers from a Dentist Cabinet This Charming little cabinet has galleried top

Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Circa 1860 English Double Pedestal Collector's Chest Desk
Circa 1860 English Double Pedestal Collector's Chest Desk

Circa 1860 English Double Pedestal Collector's Chest Desk

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860 English double pedestal collector's chest desk. Bird's eye maple & figured walnut with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Early 20th Century American Hand Carved Two-Tier Collector's Chest
Early 20th Century American Hand Carved Two-Tier Collector's Chest

Early 20th Century American Hand Carved Two-Tier Collector's Chest

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand carved decorative box / collector's chest, circa early 20th century. Features a hinged-top

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests
Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests

Pair of Antique Scottish Late Victorian Mahogany Collector’s Chests

Located in Glasgow, GB

A good quality pair of late 19th century solid mahogany collector’s or specimen chests with trade

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780-1820 SEASHELL SPECIMEN COLLECTORS CHEST OF DRAWERs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

perfect lightly restored Circa 1780-1820 Georgian salesman sample Chest of drawers which has been used as

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood

Chinese Silverware Cabinet Collectors Chest Relief Carved Chinoiserie
Chinese Silverware Cabinet Collectors Chest Relief Carved Chinoiserie

Chinese Silverware Cabinet Collectors Chest Relief Carved Chinoiserie

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A nicely carved Chinese storage or silverware cabinet, circa 1960s. It features beautiful Chinese wood relief carved scenes throughout. The hinged top lifts to reveal a green velvet ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Keepsake Chest
19th Century American Keepsake Chest

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

R Crosby & Son Victorian Burr Elm Wellington Chest of Drawers 160 Crests Seal
R Crosby & Son Victorian Burr Elm Wellington Chest of Drawers 160 Crests Seal

R Crosby & Son Victorian Burr Elm Wellington Chest of Drawers 160 Crests Seal

By Crosby & Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

is of course a Wellington Chest that has been made into a collectors chest. The main body of design

Category

Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Elm, Oak

Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920's
Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920's

Vintage Wood 2 Drawer Spool Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers, 1920's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

chests are often repurposed as jewelry chests, collector's chests, or decorative storage. This piece has

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

5 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet
5 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet

5 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

5 Drawer Mahogany Collectors Cabinet The Cabinet has 5 drawers, each with turned mahogany knobs

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Thomasville Collector's Cherry Silver Anniversary Blockfront Lowboy
Thomasville Collector's Cherry Silver Anniversary Blockfront Lowboy

Thomasville Collector's Cherry Silver Anniversary Blockfront Lowboy

By Thomasville

Located in Germantown, MD

An Exceptional Thomasville Collector's Cherry collection Silver Anniversary Blockfront Lowboy

Category

Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Chest
Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Chest

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Chest

Located in PARIS, FR

century, a true treasure for collectors and enthusiasts. This chest is distinguished by its detailed hand

Category

Antique 19th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Paint

19thC English Mahogany & Marble Top Collectors Cabinet
19thC English Mahogany & Marble Top Collectors Cabinet

19thC English Mahogany & Marble Top Collectors Cabinet

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1860 19thC English Mahogany & Marble Top Collectors Cabinet with graduated drawers and

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Exceptional Flemish Baroque Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Mid-17th Century
Exceptional Flemish Baroque Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Mid-17th Century

Exceptional Flemish Baroque Collectors Cabinet on Stand, Mid-17th Century

Located in Buchanan, MI

An exceptional flemish baroque collectors cabinet on stand, Circa 1640, walnut and palisander

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Belgian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander, Walnut

Baker "Collectors Edition" Figured Walnut Bombe Three-Drawer Commode
Baker "Collectors Edition" Figured Walnut Bombe Three-Drawer Commode

Baker "Collectors Edition" Figured Walnut Bombe Three-Drawer Commode

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Baker Furniture collector's edition bombe-front figured walnut four-drawer commode. Linen fold

Category

Vintage 1960s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Miniature 19th Century Indonesian Amboyna Burl Chest
Miniature 19th Century Indonesian Amboyna Burl Chest

Miniature 19th Century Indonesian Amboyna Burl Chest

Located in Middleburg, VA

interiors. Likely intended as a sample or apprentice piece, the chest offers collectors and designers alike

Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Bohemian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Burl, Amboyna

Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1770
Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1770

Marquetry Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, France 1770

Located in Leimen, DE

by collectors. The chest stands on slender tapered legs with bronze sabots, reflecting the lightness

Category

Antique 1770s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers – Milan
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers – Milan

17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Chest of Drawers – Milan

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

modest size makes it exceptionally versatile: ideal as a bedside chest, a collector’s cabinet, or an

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th century Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
18th century Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780

18th century Louis XVI Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780

Located in Leimen, DE

history. Ideal for antique enthusiasts and collectors, this German Louis XVI chest of drawers seamlessly

Category

Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cherry, Elm

Antique Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand, c1710
Antique Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand, c1710

Antique Queen Anne Period Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand, c1710

By Queen Anne

Located in Nottingham, GB

chest of drawers on stand dates to circa 1710 and represents one of the most elegant and sought-after

Category

Antique 1710s British Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Jorge Zalszupin- L'atelier- 1960- Rare Componivel chest of drawers.
Jorge Zalszupin- L'atelier- 1960- Rare Componivel chest of drawers.

Jorge Zalszupin- L'atelier- 1960- Rare Componivel chest of drawers.

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Knokke-Heist, BE

elegance and functionality. A true collector’s item, this chest exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and

Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles
17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles

17th Century Italian Walnut Baroque Chest of Drawers, Original Bronze Handles

Located in Firenze, IT

furniture is a true collector's treasure. The chest's most striking feature is its incredible lateral

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn
Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

Chest of drawers 'Flora' model 1050 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Stockholm, SE

piece that functions almost like a three dimensional herbarium. Collectors prize the Flora chest for its

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Collectors Cabinet Chest Mahogany Display 1880
Victorian Collectors Cabinet Chest Mahogany Display 1880

Victorian Collectors Cabinet Chest Mahogany Display 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous period Victorian collectors cabinet Crafted from mahogany with satinwood

Category

Antique 1880s Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Portugese Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand Coromandel 1880
Portugese Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand Coromandel 1880

Portugese Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand Coromandel 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Spectacular Portugese collectors cabinet on stand hand crafted from coromandel and walnut This

Category

Antique 1880s Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand
Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand

Rare 18th Century Library Yew Wood Specimen Collectors Cabinet Chest on Stand

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Rare 18th Century Yew Wood Veneered Cross banded Specimen Library Cabinet Chest on Stand. The

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Sheraton Cabinets

Materials

Brass

FULLY RESTORED FINE & ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SHERATON COLLECTORS CABINET CiRCA 1820
FULLY RESTORED FINE & ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SHERATON COLLECTORS CABINET CiRCA 1820

FULLY RESTORED FINE & ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SHERATON COLLECTORS CABINET CiRCA 1820

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

perfect fully restored Antique Georgian Circa 1820 Sheraton collectors cabinet or table chest Please

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Satinwood

French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1810-1820
French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1810-1820

French Empire Mahogany Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1810-1820

Located in Knivsta, SE

below, while the compact proportions make the piece ideal as a jewelry chest, collector’s cabinet, or

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode

Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Dresser Chests Commode

By Baker Far East Collection, Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Hudson, NY

original makers marks in interest of the collectors. Each chest measures: 36"W x 19"D x 32.25"H.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood, Elm

Restored 'Station Wagon' Ten-Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Signed
Restored 'Station Wagon' Ten-Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Signed

Restored 'Station Wagon' Ten-Drawer Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Signed

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

design’. Primed for collectors, this chest of drawers is fully signed throughout - the interior drawer

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Restored 'Station Wagon' Highboy Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Triple Signed
Restored 'Station Wagon' Highboy Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Triple Signed

Restored 'Station Wagon' Highboy Dresser by Paul Frankl, c. 1945, Triple Signed

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Station Wagon design’. Primed for collectors, this gentlemen's chest of drawers is fully signed

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique Russian Shirvan Rug in Red, Black, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Antique Russian Shirvan Rug in Red, Black, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Antique Russian Shirvan Rug in Red, Black, Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

condition, a tasteful choice for a collector’s treasure chest. Near gallery size in its versatile, vast

Category

Vintage 1920s Turkish Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lorn Vinyl Medium Cabinet by Pastform
Lorn Vinyl Medium Cabinet by Pastform

Lorn Vinyl Medium Cabinet by Pastform

Located in Geneve, CH

collector. This beautiful retro chest of drawers is made of natural materials. It will settle both in a

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Anne’s Altar / Collector’s Chest of Drawers
Anne’s Altar / Collector’s Chest of Drawers

Anne’s Altar / Collector’s Chest of Drawers

By Jiri Krejcirik

Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady

velvet. An intimate space for storing personal valuables, it is every collector’s dream come true

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Annes Altar – Collector's Chest of Drawers Cabinet
Annes Altar – Collector's Chest of Drawers Cabinet

Annes Altar – Collector's Chest of Drawers Cabinet

By Jiri Krejcirik

Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady

space for storing personal valuables. - collection: Collector’s cabinets product: Anne’s Altar type

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Post-Modern Cabinets

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

BAKER Collector's Edition Hand Painted Lacquered Chinoiserie Occasional Chest
BAKER Collector's Edition Hand Painted Lacquered Chinoiserie Occasional Chest

BAKER Collector's Edition Hand Painted Lacquered Chinoiserie Occasional Chest

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Asian Style occasional four-drawer chest by Baker Furniture, from their Collector's Edition

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Edwardian Bow Front Mahogany Music Cabinet English Chest, circa 1910
Antique Edwardian Bow Front Mahogany Music Cabinet English Chest, circa 1910

Antique Edwardian Bow Front Mahogany Music Cabinet English Chest, circa 1910

Located in Leeds, West Yorkshire

useful item that would make a great music cabinet, collectors chest, hall unit or filing cabinet

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Sycamore Collector's Cabinet and Plan Chest
Modern Sycamore Collector's Cabinet and Plan Chest

Modern Sycamore Collector's Cabinet and Plan Chest

By Tim Gosling

Located in London, GB

Created as a contemporary version of a collector’s cabinet, which has internal specialist lighting

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Cabinets

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut

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Collectors Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the collectors chest you’re looking for. A collectors chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Find 50 options for an antique or vintage collectors chest now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer collectors chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A collectors chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful collectors chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Collectors Chest?

A collectors chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $88,500.

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.

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