$8,995
H 30 in W 42 in D 19.5 in
Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Elizabethan Style Hand-Carved Oak Storage / Blanket Chest. Intricately hand
Oak
$2,156Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.375 in W 46 in D 22.75 in
Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Tudor/Elizabethan oak six plank boarded coffer/sword chest, circa 1540. The coffer from
Oak
Antique English Oak Chest with Elizabethan Figures
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English oak chest with Elizabethan Figures. A nice, sturdy chest, well-proportioned.
Oak
Early English Oak Coffer on Stand
Located in Troy, NY
Early English Oak Coffer on Stand. Small lift-top chest, can be placed on its stand, or directly on
Oak
Rare 17th Century Court Cabinet
Located in Woodbury, CT
drawers. This piece is in old surface with wonderful color and patina.Early label taped to back of chest
Wood, Oak
$5,985Sale Price|20% Off
H 21 in W 30 in D 21 in
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box A Very Rare piece, this Oak
Oak
Elizabethan Oak Boarded Plank Chest
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Rare and unusual Mid Elizabethan oak boarded low chest. The six plank boarded chest with lightly
Oak
Unavailable
H 29.14 in W 50.4 in D 22.05 in
English Elizabethan Period Oak Linen Fold Coffer, circa 1580
Located in East Sussex, GB
A 16th century Elizabethan period oak linen fold coffer dating from circa 1580. The thick four
Oak
Fine Elizabeth I Oak Boarded Chest
Located in New York, NY
With a hinged lid with molded edges and retaining the original internal iron strap hinges, the frieze with channel-molded long edges and probably the original escutcheon and the side...
Oak
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H 21.25 in W 38.19 in D 13.38 in
17th Century, James I, Carved Boarded Oak Chest, England, Circa 1603 - 1625
Located in Leominster, GB
Featuring a one-piece top with chip-carved ends and moulded front edge, the front finely carved in a nulled and guilloche design taking account of the iron lockplate position, atop s...
Oak
Elizabeth I Carved Oak Coffer
Located in New York, NY
A really superb Elizabethan coffer of exceptional color and original condition retaining its
Oak
16th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Chest
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Elizabethan carved oak chest , Circa 1580 . exceptional colour and patination , retaining all its
Oak
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H 18.71 in W 50.79 in D 16.54 in
Antique circa 1550-1600 Elizabethan Jacobean Limed Oak Trunk Chest or Coffer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite Limed Oak six plank coffer trunk
Oak
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H 25.2 in W 46.86 in D 21.46 in
Elizabethan Late c.16th Heavily Carved Oak Coffer c1590 (Tudor Chest Kist)
Located in Leeds, GB
This remarkably rare and deeply carved Elizabethan oak coffer is a striking example of West Country
Oak
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H 40.75 in W 27.5 in L 40.75 in
Antique Elizabethan Carved Oak Silver Chest of the Tolstoy Estate, Circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Elizabethan silver chest offers quarter sawn oak construction with backsplash having
Metal
Pair of Dark Oak Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Dark brown oak heavily distressed chest of drawers with linenfold carved detail to the two
Oak
17th Century English Oak Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 17th Century English oak coffer, probably Dorset, circa 1630, the two plank lid with
Oak
Early 18th Century English Carved Oak Blanket Chest / Coffer
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a solid oak blanket chest / coffer made in England, circa 1720. The top of the chest has 3
Oak
18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Hixson, TN
18th century English oak chest of drawers. A very nice oak chest drop pulls, molded fronts, drop
Elizabethan Oak Chest, Somerset, England, circa 1600
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Late Elizabethan oak chest, West Country, Somerset, circa 1600. The two plank top retaining
Oak
Elizabethan Boarded Oak Chest
Located in New York, NY
A very fine 16th Century Elizabeth I chest of fabulous color and patination with its original top
Tudor, Elizabethan Boarded Oak Chest, English, circa 1540-1560
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Tudor / Elizabethan oak low boarded chest, English, circa 1550-1570. Rare and unusual small Tudor
Oak
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H 16 in W 33.5 in D 12.5 in
Small Tudor Oak Boarded Chest, Mid-16th Century, English, circa 1540-1560
Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Very small Tudor / Elizabethan oak boarded or plank chest, circa 1540-1560. The moulded plank lid
Oak
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H 32.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Early 17th Century Yorkshire Oak Coffer or Joined Oak Chest, circa 1630
Located in East Sussex, GB
A particularly handsome, early and original Yorkshire joined oak coffer of lovely colour and superb
Oak
18th Century English Wedding Chest or Coffer
Located in Chicago, IL
18th century English hand-carved oak coffer, elaborately carved front panel divided into four
Oak
$2,132 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Brass Cabinet Modern Floating Brass Side Table Nightstand
By Renats Kotlevs
Located in Riga, LV
Exquisite custom nightstand, a masterpiece crafted from engineered wood and adorned with a polished, slightly brushed, burnished, varnished brass finish. This exceptional piece is de...
Brass
17th Century English Carved Stone Griffin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the 17th century, this English carved stone griffin or stylised dragon statue is an architectural fragment from history. Over 350 years old, it likely once served as a de...
Limestone
1800s Carved Cedar Chest Blanket Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 48 inches one of a kind antique carved wood chest / trunk / cedar chest. Features intricate hand carved details and a unique style and character. Solid carved wood frame and wi...
Oak
Edwardian Oak Blanket Chest, circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
circa 1900-1910 English Edwardian blanket chest from England. The top is paneled, and follows down to paneled sides on all four sides for easy placement in any room. The back and sid...
Oak
$1,295
H 23.5 in W 21 in D 14 in
Mid 19th Century French Louis Philippe Burl Walnut Nightstand, Chest, Side Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Rare for its smaller scale with a 21 inch width, this nineteenth century Louis Philippe period chest of drawers features a facade of book matched burl walnut. Its three drawers of do...
Walnut, Burl
$1,995 / item
H 30 in W 52 in D 24 in
"Brenne" Bean-shaped Blonde Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The design continuum continues to evolve in this artistic luxury piece. The iconic kidney shape first appeared as a writing desk or dressing table during the Louis XV period of 16th ...
Burl
Catalan Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone or Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Catalan Baroque carved walnut cassone or trunk, 18th century.
Iron
$230,885Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Late 17th Century Tuscan Italian Walnut Cassone
Located in Hudson, NY
This nicely detailed walnut Italian cassone or chest is from the late 17th century approx. circa 1680 to 1700. Formally part of the collection of a Frick museum board member the piec...
Walnut
17th century Spanish or Italian carved solid wood chest
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Spanish or Italian 17th century bis chest. Chest structure in solid walnut, entirely hand-carved. Exceptional craftsmanship. Very naive vintage conduction with a nice patina on the...
Walnut
$9,472Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 64.57 in D 24.02 in
Antique 17th century Italian Renaissance Solid Walnut handcarved Cassone Chest
Located in Casteren, NL
This richly carved wooden chest is a fine example of an Italian cassone from the 17th century. The cassone, also known as a bridal chest, was an essential piece of furniture in the h...
Iron
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H 31.89 in W 57.88 in D 22.45 in
Antique Coffer, Large, English Oak Chest, Early 18th Century Trunk, circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coffer, a large English oak chest or early 18th century trunk dating to circa 1700. Substantial oak chest displaying rich, dark color Pegged joint construction...
Oak
Antique English Oak Turned Leg Tavern Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique English Tavern Table with great form and good weight. The table with well-crafted peg construction, strongly turned legs and stretcher base. The table has a particular...
Oak
19th Century English Oak Carved Blanket Chest
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved oak blanket chest from England. The top has three panels, following down to a plain paneled back and sides. The front is the real star of this chest. It has ...
Oak
16th Century French Renaissance Chest in Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Whereas many pieces of furniture during the Italian Renaissance were heavily painted or inlaid with decorative motifs, French examples utilized hand-sculpted elements as the predomin...
Wood, Oak
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.63 in W 6.38 in D 3.5 in
Bronze Jewelry Box Ancient Sarcophagus Reliefs Greek Roman Caesar Gladiator
By Line Vautrin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A wonderful heavy cast bronze, hinged/lidded box, lightly polished, and glowing. Depicting ancient relief scenes / characters of Ancient Roman or Greek times. No makers markings were...
Bronze
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.