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Antique American Stained Pine Blanket Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome traditionalAmerican lift-top Blanket Chest dating to the late 19th Century. Hinged Top
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Antique Late 19th Century American Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Antique American Stained Pine Blanket Chest
Antique American Stained Pine Blanket Chest
H 39.25 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and very well made Antique English Georgian Chest-On-Chest with fine traditional form
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
Exceptional Antique George III Chest-On-Chest
H 71.75 in W 44.25 in D 21.5 in
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Located in Chicago, IL
A superb example of an Indian (Gujarat) dowry chest with ornate frame, iron reinforcements and
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Early 20th Century Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
Large Indian Storage Chest on Wheels
H 41.75 in W 58.25 in D 33.5 in
Antique Primitive Blanket Chest or Commode
Located in Brea, CA
Antique primitive blanket chest entry table This Primitive blanket chest we love as an entry or
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Early 20th Century Primitive Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Large Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large oriental carved camphor wood chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood
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Antique 1840s Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Oriental Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large carved Oriental Camphor wood chest This carved chest is made from Camphor Wood, for those
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Camphor Wood Campaign Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th century camphor wood campaign chest, This is a beautiful looking and fine quality
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Antique 1870s Campaign Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest This Beautiful Carved Chest is made from Camphor Wood
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Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Blanket Chests

Materials

Fruitwood

Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular chest with base and lid with moldings and iron fittings and corners in forge metal on a
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
Walnut and Iron Chest, 17th Century
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Victorian campaign chest
Located in Salisbury, GB
The Victorian campaign chest would have been commissioned / purchased from a specialist military
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Victorian campaign chest
Victorian campaign chest
H 39.5 in W 39 in D 17.75 in
Mid-20th Century Lane Legacy Rattan Love Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Mid-20th Century Lane Legacy Rattan Love Chest Unusual Lane Cedar Chest completely covered in
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Mid-20th Century North American Blanket Chests

Materials

Rattan, Cedar

Traditional Mahogany Chest-On-Chest by Leighton Hall - Showroom Sample
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a traditional mahogany Chest-On-Chest by Leighton Hall Furniture. It features classic
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2010s Philippine Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rustic Carved Wood Chest as Cocktail Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rustic antique European carved wood hinged top blanket chest suitable as a Cocktail Table
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Antique 19th Century Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Petite Size English Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This is such an unusual size 4 drawer English chest it could easily be used beside a chair, bed or
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Vintage 1940s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Petite Size English Chest
Petite Size English Chest
H 27.5 in W 24 in D 15.5 in
19th Century European Hand Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th C. paint decorated blanket box or coffer. The front panel has a later added decoupage which has since been partially lost. This antique trunk, with its rectangular-shaped body, ...
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted chest, the top with surrounding gallery is painted to simulate marble, the
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Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Porcelain, Pine, Paint

English Grain Painted Chest
English Grain Painted Chest
H 37.5 in W 38 in D 19 in
Baker Bombay Commode Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chest by Baker Furniture Approximate Measurements in Inches 30" high at back 48" wide 20" deep (back to
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Baker Bombay Commode Chest
Baker Bombay Commode Chest
H 30 in W 48 in D 20 in
American Tiger Maple Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The locks on this chest are original. The brass hardware is later. The front styles have a scrolled
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Antique 1820s North American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Tiger Maple Chest
American Tiger Maple Chest
H 46.25 in W 44.25 in D 22 in
English Walnut Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English walnut tall chest, has seven drawers and a crossbanded and ogee molded top with ribbed
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Walnut Tall Chest
English Walnut Tall Chest
H 49 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
Located in Nashville, TN
This 19th century Louis Philippe chest is stunning. The French do such an amazing job of book
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Antique 1880s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
19th Century Louis Philippe Chest
H 41 in W 54 in D 24 in
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers
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Antique 19th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
H 62 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Louis XV Bombay Chest Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Louis XV Style Bombay Chest
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Bombay Chest Table
Louis XV Bombay Chest Table
H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 16 in
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made in the late 19th century to early 20th century, this beautiful floral 4 drawer chest on a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
Chinoiserie Floral Chest of Drawers
H 45.75 in W 23 in D 16.25 in
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Baltimore, MD
The breakfront case of this impressively large chest sets the two top drawers proud of the lower
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Pine Chest of Five Drawers
H 47 in W 52 in D 23.5 in
Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Bowfronted Chest, Of Rare Small
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
Small Regency Mahogany Bow Chest
H 33 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Camphor Wood Coffer/Chest With Interior Lift Out Storage Tray
Located in Morristown, NJ
A lovely vintage mid-century coffer/blanket chest made of camphor wood. The exterior is varnished
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Magnificent Theodore Alexander Chest of
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
Theodore Alexander Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 36 in D 21 in
Antique English Chest on Chest of Drawers Jacobean Tudor Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
HARD-TO-FIND Antique English Oak 18th Century Jacobean Chest on Chest~~Chest of Drawers~~Late 18th
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Antique Early 19th Century English Jacobean Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

19th Century Italian Provincial Chest
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This monumental 19th century provincial chest includes a hide exterior with intricate stud
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Hide, Leather, Paper

19th Century Italian Provincial Chest
19th Century Italian Provincial Chest
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 25 in
Tennessee Antique American Hand Built Primitive Blanket Chest Relic Cow Feeder
Located in Atlanta, GA
built primitive blanket chest relic which served as a trough for a cow. I'll be the first (maybe) to
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Antique Late 19th Century American Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

ANTiQUE 18TH CENTURY SIX PLANK HEAVILY BURRED CHESTNUT WOOD TRUNK CHEST
Located in GB
collectable, large English circa 1760, heavily Burred Chestnut six plank chest or trunk Please note the
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Chestnut

A Fine George III Serpentine Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Elegantly proportioned and fine Antique Serpentine Chest with contrasting wood in lighter and
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Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Fine George III Serpentine Chest
A Fine George III Serpentine Chest
H 36 in W 38.25 in D 18.85 in
Lillian August Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
By Lillian August
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine mirrored chest with antiqued gray wood frame. With an inset beveled mirror top and three long
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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of D...

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Metal

Lillian August Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
Lillian August Mirrored Chest Of Drawers
H 36.25 in W 41.75 in D 19 in
Italian mid-century modern wood and copper chest Santambrogio and De Berti 1960s
By Santambrogio & De Berti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and copper chest Santambrogio and De Berti 1960s Rectangular wooden
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Copper

French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Marble Top Commode Bombay Chest with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts Approximate Measurements in
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
H 33.5 in W 47.5 in D 21 in
French Louis XV Bombay Chest Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Marble Top Commode Bombay Chest with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounts Approximate Measurements in
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered White Bronze
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered
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2010s Indian Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered
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2010s Indian Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fine Hammered Antique
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2010s Indian Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu, Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fine Hammered White Bronze
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2010s Indian Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Unique Small Size & Quality Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Chest, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical size, multi purpose Gothic chest / box from a monastery. This here Gothic
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C. Mahogany Bow Front Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Antique Bow front Chest with fine traditional form. Fine construction with four graduated long
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th C. Mahogany Bow Front Chest
19th C. Mahogany Bow Front Chest
H 39.25 in W 45.25 in D 24 in
Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
practical size chest shows a number of deep and beautiful, hand carved Gothic elements in the front panel
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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cassone Chest Cedar Azores 20 October 1592 marriage scrollwork mastic punchwork
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
-century.   This cassone bears the date ‘1592 OCTOBER 20’. It is the only, known, sixteenth century chest
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Antique 16th Century Unknown Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Cedar

Mid Century Paul McCobb Occasional Chest
By H Sacks & Sons, Paul McCobb
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare design by American mid century designer Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons. Mahogany cabinet with solid brass legs and perfectly proportioned brass drawer pulls. An excellent ent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, walnut five-drawer chest with quartered, crossbanded top, waterfall veneered front with
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Antique 19th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
George III Walnut Chest of Drawers
H 43.5 in W 42.5 in D 22 in
Antique American Green Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th-century American wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in a muted green. Created from wood, the sides are reinforced with wood and metal clasps. Metal ha...
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Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

Rare Late Medieval 16th Century German Wrought Iron Oak Chest or Stollentruhe
Located in Dallas, TX
We have the pleasure to present a rare late medieval 16th century German wrought iron oak chest or
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Great Brutalist Mosaic chest in painted oak. Very similar to the stattaco line of furniture by Lane
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20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
Brutalist Mosaic Black Chest of Drawers
H 27.25 in W 71.63 in D 22.25 in
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
By Hans Weiss
Located in Hanover, MA
BG GALLERIES SPRING INTO SUMMER SALE Custom designed and built dresser/chest of drawers by Hans
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
Hans Weiss Custom Chest of Drawers
H 30.75 in W 101 in D 21 in
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Smooth Copper
Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Smooth Brass
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2010s Indian Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

Fine Antique Highboy Chest With Shell Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made 19th Century American Highboy. The Chest, with fine traditional form and
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Antique 19th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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
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20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Painted California Line San Francisco Steamer Trunk Chest Toy Box
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand painted vintage steamer trunk with nautical decoration depicting the California Line to San Francisco This is a vintage piece ...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Fine Pair of Serpentine Faux Shagreen Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sophisticated and striking pair of serpentine chests. The pair of chests in brown faux shagreen
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fine Traditional Antique Serpentine French Country Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Traditional Antique Three Drawer French Chest with good size and great presentation
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Eight Drawer Chest
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find 8 drawer chest designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. Exceptionally well made
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Teak

English Period Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
In the Jacobean style, this very early oak piece dates from the mid-1700s, and presents considerable style and character. Diagonal patterns on the faces of the front drawer are typic...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

English Period Oak Chest of Drawers
English Period Oak Chest of Drawers
H 37.5 in W 39 in D 22 in
Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathie
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
they can experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Blanket Chests Fleur De Lis Mid. Hammered
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2010s Indian Art Deco Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal, Copper

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Find many varieties of an authentic do chest available at 1stDibs. A do chest — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a do chest, we have 1369 options in-stock, while there are 90 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer do chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A do chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Victorian and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. A well-made do chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Lane Furniture, Henredon and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

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Questions About Do Chest
  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.