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Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
Located in Folkestone, GB
A rare and unusual small 18th century mahogany tallboy consisting of a chest of drawers above a two
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
H 67.33 in W 40.01 in D 21.07 in
Very Rare Victorian Tambour Door Cupboard Bookcase on Bank Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Victorian tambour door cupboard and bank of
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Cupboard Armoire Gentleman's Chest by Jesper
By Jesper International
Located in Belmont, MA
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Cupboard Armoire Gentleman's Chest by Jesper. Ample, functional
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Italian 18th Century Low Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming Italian 18th Century cupboard. This cupboard has attractive low proportions, making it
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Antique 18th Century Italian Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian 18th Century Low Cupboard
Italian 18th Century Low Cupboard
H 39.38 in W 51.97 in D 29.14 in
19th Century French Lit Clos Breton Cupboard
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century very decorative cupboard made from the front of a closed bed in solid poplar. The
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Poplar

19th Century French Lit Clos Breton Cupboard
19th Century French Lit Clos Breton Cupboard
H 74.81 in W 70.87 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Tuscan Italian Renaissance Polychrome Painted Buffet Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
kitchen cupboard, bedroom chest of drawers commode, large storage cabinet and more Condition Report
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Cupboard/ Highboy in Lime Washed Finish, 19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Perfect and already set up a media cabinet, this Swedish Gustavian cupboard in a lime-washed finish
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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Tennessee Walnut Blanket Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A nice late 19th century southern lift top Chest probably Tennessee or Virginia constructed of
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Tennessee Walnut Blanket Chest
Tennessee Walnut Blanket Chest
H 35 in W 27 in D 14.5 in
Antique 17th-century Dutch Renaissance Portal Cupboard in Solid Oak
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an exceptional Dutch cupboard made of the finest European summer oak in the
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Steel

18th Century Walnut Silver Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming And Rare Early 18th Century Walnut Silver Chest, Having Superbly Figured Hinged Lid With
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Silver Chest
18th Century Walnut Silver Chest
H 39 in W 54.25 in D 25 in
Antique 18th century oak and walnut Dutch Renaissance honey color oak cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful early 18th-century four-door Renaissance cupboard in the best quality solid oak and
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Antique 17th century Dutch Renaissance two-door warm brown and black cupboard
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and friendly-sized cupboard is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Ebony, Oak, Rosewood

Jim Rose Two-Door Strips Quilt Cupboard, Brightly Colored Steel Art Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a totally functional two door cupboard. It is created from hot-rolled steel and found steel
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Two-Door Housetop Weave Multi-Color Steel Quilt Pattern Cupboard
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a totally functional two-door cupboard. It is created from hot rolled steel and found steel
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2010s American American Craftsman Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Jim Rose Two-Door Chinese Coins Quilt Cupboard, Functional Art Steel Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a totally functional two door cupboard. It is created from natural rusted steel and found
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Steel

Charles II Cedar Wood Chest, 17th Century
Located in Southall, GB
chest is smaller than usual and comes in two parts, the two door cupboard top has been converted from a
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Antique 17th Century English Cupboards

Materials

Cedar

Charles II Cedar Wood Chest, 17th Century
Charles II Cedar Wood Chest, 17th Century
H 35.44 in W 34.26 in D 21.66 in
Spanish Baroque Chest of Drawers in Carved Walnut, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Catalan Spanish Baroque carved walnut Tuscan two drawers chest of drawers. From the north of
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Korean Tansu Elmwood Chest with Iron Hardware, 20th Century This elegant Korean Tansu Bandaji
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20th Century North Korean Cupboards

Materials

Iron

19th Century German Biedermeier Chest of Drawers - Antique Single Pine Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, antique framed German Biedermeier chest, commode made of hand crafted painted Pinewood
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Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chinese Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Traveler's Chest with Removable Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood traveler's chest from the late 19th century, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Carved Wine Cellarette Cabinet Black Forest Chest Hog Boar
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved wine Cellarette cabinet black forest chest hog boar. Direct from
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Antique 1890s French Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Oak

1930s Waring & Gillow Hand Painted Chest of Drawers Cupboard William Morris
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Antique Waring & Gillow Hand painted Chest of Drawers
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20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Paint, Paper

19th Century Black-Grey Italian Arte Povera Pine Chest, Antique Tuscan Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-grey, antique Italian single chest, commode in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Howard & Son's Victorian Chest of Drawers Hidden Silver Wear Cupboard
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
mahogany Howard & Son’s Berners street large chest of drawers with hidden silver cupboard This is a very
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Well figured walnut press cupboard
Located in Cheshire, GB
Press cupboard of nice proportions. Having moulded cornice above the large well-figured walnut
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Well figured walnut press cupboard
Well figured walnut press cupboard
H 69 in W 56.5 in D 25 in
Antique 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Ebony and Mahogany
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is an antique four-door cupboard, in Dutch, named “Kussenkast”, that was made in the
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Hollywood Regency Split Reed China Cabinet and Dresser Set - 1970's
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long Hollywood Regency Split Reed Bamboo 6 Drawer Low Dresser Chest of Drawers A Hollywood Regency
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cupboards

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

19th Century Spanish Console Table in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
iron fittings. It can be used as a dresser or chest of drawers. This elegant console table was made
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Antique 1860s Spanish Baroque Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Spanish Console Table in Walnut
19th Century Spanish Console Table in Walnut
H 29.1 in W 39.41 in D 14.21 in
Taylor Console Table with 6 Drawers Left / Right by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
, and a chest of drawers, the structure is mainly made in wood but the highlight goes to one side. This
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Cupboards

Materials

Natural Fiber, Lacquer

18th Century French Provençal Louis XV Walnut Panetiere
Located in Tarrytown, NY
in French manor homes, panetierres were meant to sit on a dough chest, but eventually grew into
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Antique 1780s Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Monumental Antique Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique metal-bound solid teak wood damchiya marriage dowry chest with hidden
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Antique Connecticut Sunflower Chest
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
, Michigan, USA, by Johnson-Handley-Johnson Co. Sunflower chests and cupboards were once called “Hartford” or
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Oak

Antique Connecticut Sunflower Chest
Antique Connecticut Sunflower Chest
H 40 in W 47.75 in D 20.75 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
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-R-09-A Bedside cupboard / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This bedside cupboard is an iconic design piece. It is raw in its simplicity and it shows a
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Antique Spanish Commode, Dresser, Blanket Chest
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rate antique Spanish chest that can serve as a cupboard, a buffet, a sideboard, a linen chest or
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Antique 19th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Walnut

Antique Spanish Commode, Dresser, Blanket Chest
Antique Spanish Commode, Dresser, Blanket Chest
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H 35.5 in W 49.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
best of both worlds with drawers and cupboard space.  Chest fitted with 3 central graduating drawers
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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
19th Century Satinwood Rosewood Ebony Colonial Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
An unusual Colonial early-19th century solid satinwood-faced chest of drawers with cupboards. Circa
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Antique 1820s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood

Louise Semainier Corner Cupboards in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
and chests of drawers in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Size- 24"x 16"x 66"H
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2010s Indian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Kneehole Dressing Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine 18th century mahogany kneehole dressing chest having moulded edge top above brushing slide
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Federal New England Mahogany Tambour Secretary Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Made in the North shore region of Massachusetts or New Hampshire an elegant Federal chest
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Antique 18th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Cherrywood Commode - Single Antique Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cherrywood, in good condition. The rectangular polished chest is composed with two large drawers, standing on
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Metal

19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers circa 1890. Striking walnut and burr
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Regency Period Mahogany Gentleman's Dressing Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
has another drawer above a cupboard and on the right a further three drawers. The chest stands on bun
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine knee-hole chest, having crossbanded
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine Knee-hole chest, having cross-banded
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Antique Mahogany, Marble Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique French single chest of drawers made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique Vintage Industrial French Haberdashery Cabinet Sideboard Chest Drawers
Located in Sale, GB
on scrolling legs the cabinet features two drawers with original drop handles and double cupboard
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Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Valentina Giovando Chest of Drawers Wood Zinc Silver Purple
By Valentina Giovando
Located in Milano, IT
Amatemi Bello, Amatemi Grande, Amatemi Diverso. Chest of drawers This Chest of drawers derives
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Zinc, Bronze

Art Deco English Burr Walnut Chest of Five Drawers, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco walnut chest of five drawers originating from England and dating to the 1930
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Cream-White Italian Pine Commode, Antique Tuscan Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A cream-white, antique Italian single chest, commode in the Arte Povera techniquemade of hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Pair of Antique Arte Povera Pine Chests, Tuscan Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black-white, antique Italian pair of chests, commodes in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made by Hewetson, Milner & Thexton
Located in Crawley, GB
Unique Victorian Carved Oak Mule Chest Made By Hewetson, Milner & Thexton Ltd , with hinged lid and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Oak

Exceptionally Rare circa 1860 Walnut Military Officers Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
Officers Campaign chest of drawers If you’re in the market for the absolute finest campaign drawers ever
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Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

"Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Calvet" is a multi purpose chest of drawers, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured by
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Nickel

19th Century Cream-White Italian Arte Povera Pine Commode - Antique Tuscan Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
painted Pinewood in good condition. The Tuscan cabinet, cupboard is composed with a black top and two
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of 9 Drawers Commode Tallboy 1870 Grey White
Located in LONDON, GB
painted chest of 9 drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs on the top rail and wood knobs. It has
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

"Tecnica" High Walnut Chest of Nine Drawers by Jaume Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tecnica" is a high chest of nine drawers in walnut, designed by Jaume Tresserra and manufactured
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Rare Burr Yew Wood Military Campaign Gentleman's Dressing Table Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
for folded linens, a cupboard section for a wash bowl and then the mirror on top, chaps could
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20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

"Optimum" Glass and Walnut Chest of 12 Drawers by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
assembled in height. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS of the chest of 12 drawers: D. 19.6", W. 66.9", H. 29.5
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Glass, Walnut

"Planera Calvet" Multi Purpose Chest of Nine Drawers by J. Tresserra for Dessie'
By Jaime Tresserra, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Planera Calvet" is a multi purpose chest of nine drawers, designed by Jaume Tresserra and
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Nickel

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Cupboard On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cupboard on chest for your home. A cupboard on chest — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the cupboard on chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A cupboard on chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Cupboard On Chest?

Prices for a cupboard on chest start at $1,650 and top out at $12,985 with the average selling for $5,350.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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 Cupboard On Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Made from about 1650 to 1700, press cupboards have cabinets and display areas above and chests of drawers, used to store clothing and linens, below.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A larder cupboard is a standalone unit that is a combination of a kitchen cupboard and a storage room. They can hold a large variety of food in a combination of drawers, pull-out baskets, racks and shelves. Find a collection of antique and vintage larder cupboards on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A jelly cupboard is a kitchen cupboard used to store homemade jams and jellies. It usually has two drawers and two doors. Find a collection of antique and vintage jelly cupboards on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A stepback cupboard is a type of cabinet that consists of a dovetailed case, enclosed cupboards, and a shelving unit on top of this construction. It is most commonly used in the kitchens to display china, glass and pewter-ware. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage stepback cupboards.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Jacobean cupboard is a court cupboard created during the Jacobean era between 1603-49. The Jacobean style is similar to the Elizabethan era that preceded it with sturdy, massive furniture that showcases perpendicular designs. The Jacobean cupboard features ornate carvings and was used to display plates and other cups, similar to a buffet. Find a selection of antique Jacobean cupboards on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cupboard and cabinet are often used interchangeably, In general, though, cabinets are multipurpose storage units, while cupboards are used to store and frequently display cups, plates and serveware.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The court cupboard, a variant of the buffet, was used for displaying fine plates and other dinnerware. It is characterized by its three tiers and short height. Shop a collection of court cupboards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    The difference between a cupboard and a cabinet is that a cupboard can be a freestanding unit usually found in a kitchen or pantry, while a cabinet is typically built into a wall and employed. Both are used for food storage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    The difference between a wardrobe and a cupboard is that a wardrobe is a very tall structure that is typically located in a closet or bedroom. Wardrobes usually contain clothing and shoes, while a cupboard, even though it is a versatile type of case piece, is usually found in a kitchen or pantry and is used for food storage. 

    Although both are types of storage cabinets, a wardrobe is generally much larger than a cupboard. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods. You won’t find any hanging rods in a cupboard.

    Cupboards have long been staples in interior design as reliable case pieces, which have been a vital part of the home for centuries. Cupboards appeared in the Middle Ages and by the 17th century had eclipsed the chest in popularity as a piece of furniture for storage. New techniques in woodworking allowed furniture manufacturers to build pieces that were more complex than simple chests.

    Find a collection of antique and vintage storage furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A step back cupboard is called a step back cupboard because the top half of the cupboard is set back from the bottom half, making it look like it stepped back. Browse 1stDibs to discover an array of stately step back cupboards from top sellers.
  • 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.

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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.