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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

Materials

Oak

Antique English Georgian Period Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Sheridan, CO
Exquisite antique English oak 18th century Georgian era chest on chest - chest of drawers. Late
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Chest On Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The cornice of this chest on chest has a diminutive dentil and egg and dart cornice with blind
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Antique 1770s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Chest On Chest
English Chippendale Chest On Chest
H 69 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This 18th century chest retains its original hardware, ogee feet, and crown moldings. The upper
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Chest on Chest
English Mahogany Chest on Chest
H 74 in W 27 in D 25 in
English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest has the original Rococo hardware. It has Fine fretwork
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 18th century English George III period figured mahogany chest on chest with a simple
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English George I Style Chest on Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
English George I style chest on chest.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English George I Style Chest on Chest
English George I Style Chest on Chest
H 66 in W 41 in D 20.5 in
English Mahogany Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
English, mahogany bow front chest on chest with ebony string inlay on unique Hepplewhite crown
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Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
Located in High Point, NC
18th century English oak chest on chest with lovely crown molding around the top, following down to
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
18th Century English Carved Chest on Chest
H 67.38 in W 38.38 in D 20.25 in
English 18th Century Oak Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English 18th century oak chest on chest, with cove and dentil cornice, the top section with two
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Unusual English elm country chest on stand with single drawer, scalloped apron and turned teardrop
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Antique 18th Century British George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

English Chest on Stand
English Chest on Stand
H 49 in W 41 in D 23 in
English Blanket Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early English style oak blanket chest, the moulded edge top, above a panelled back and sides
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Elizabethan Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

English Blanket Chest
English Blanket Chest
H 28.25 in W 53 in D 23 in
18th Century English Inlayed Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany chest on chest on bracket feet with string inlays of satinwood on every drawer
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Commodes and Chests ...

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century English Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Georgian mahogany chest on chest, the top with two short drawers over three long, and
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Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian (18th Century) mahogany chest on chest with eight drawers (two small, six large
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th century English Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest, featuring bracket feet, molded top above a line inlaid
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Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th Century English walnut chest on chest having brushing slide, with excellent choice of
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Antique Early 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Early 18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
H 66.54 in W 41.74 in D 22.84 in
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century English Chippendale mahogany chest on chest, upper section with “wall of Troy” dentil
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian mahogany chest on chest. Having a flared cornice, above an
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English painted blanket chest, this chest features a beautiful salmon color with a swirl graining
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Antique 1860s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

English Painted Blanket Chest
English Painted Blanket Chest
H 25 in W 38.25 in D 21 in
Early English Oak Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Early English oak chest: joined English paneled coffer, constructed in the late 17th or early 18th
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Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Early English Oak Chest
Early English Oak Chest
H 22 in W 44 in D 19 in
English Green Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English green blanket chest rests on bun feet with steel strapped bindings on the corner. The rear
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Antique 1870s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

English Green Blanket Chest
English Green Blanket Chest
H 18 in W 36.5 in D 15 in
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Chest on Chest, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian mahogany chest on chest, Circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English bow front chest on chest early 19th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Mahogany bow front chest on chest early 19th century.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th century English Chippendale Chest on Chest Large Size
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Savannah, GA
Fine large size English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest. Features include ogee bracket feet
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Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany chest on chest, the top having five graduated
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Chippendale Style Chest on Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Thrilled to find this piece! An exceptional 18th century English Chippendale style mahogany chest
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Chippendale chest-on-chest, Classic British country tall chest (chest-on-chest), circa 1770-1780
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Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
Chippendale Chest-on-Chest
H 72.5 in W 44.5 in D 20.5 in
Inlaid Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This English mahogany chest on chest has its original hardware that has been highlighted and
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Inlaid Chest on Chest
Inlaid Chest on Chest
H 70 in W 44 in D 25 in
19th C English Brass Bound Campaign Style Chest on Chest
Located in New York, NY
Classic two section Campaign style chest on chest, constructed of solid wood, with brass bound
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Antique Late 19th Century British Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Iron

English Teak Wood Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English teak wood blanket chest, the top with brass bound corners, sides with brass carrying
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Antique 1860s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

English Teak Wood Blanket Chest
English Teak Wood Blanket Chest
H 20.75 in W 38.75 in D 19.75 in
English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted blanket chest, entire exterior painted boldly with alternating dark and light
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Antique 1850s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
H 23.13 in W 50 in D 20 in
Fine English George III Mahogany Chest on Chest, circa 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST ON CHEST England, circa 1800 Item # 905KUB29A Crafted of a dark and
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Antique 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted blanket chest , with similar grained effect on three sides and the top
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Antique 1860s English Blanket Chests

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Brass, Steel

English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
English Grain Painted Blanket Chest
H 21.25 in W 34.25 in D 19 in
18th Century English George II Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George II Burr walnut chest on chest, having a flared cornice above an
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Camphorwood Chest
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted in England in the 19th Century, the camphorwood chest is brass-bound on the corners
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Antique 19th Century English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

English Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Frame
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this chest on frame have incised cockbeading and are inlaid with satinwood, ribbons
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Frame
English Inlaid Mahogany Chest on Frame
H 64.25 in W 44 in D 22.75 in
Circa 1760, English Mule Chest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1760 Georgian mule chest, from the North Country of England. Oak with mahogany cross banding
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Blanket Chests

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Circa 1760, English Mule Chest
Circa 1760, English Mule Chest
H 34 in W 53.25 in D 22 in
Bow Front Chest on Chest
Located in Warrington, GB
Regency period bow front tallboy chest on chest. The top chest boasts a detailed arcaded gothic
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Antique Early 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Bow Front Chest on Chest
Bow Front Chest on Chest
H 75.6 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
19th C English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English George II Burl Walnut Chest on Chest Dresser Chest of 8 Drawers. Item featured is a
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Antique 19th Century George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

English Chippendale Maghogany Chest on Chest with Interior Desk, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved candle light molded edge top , five upper
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Antique 1750s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique English Geo. III Inlaid Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
One of the finest quality Antique English Geo. III period inlaid figured mahogany Chippendale style
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Finest Antique English Geo. III Figured Mahogany Chippendale Chest on Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
Quite possibly the FINEST period late 18th century Geo. III mahogany Chest on Chest we have had in
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This chest is crossbanded with a mahogany banded on the top and all drawer fronts. The top has
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Antique 1770s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Chest
English Oak Chest
H 47 in W 40 in D 21 in
18th Century English Chinoiserie Chest on Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Fine English George I or Queen Anne Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Chest on Stand. Original Chinoise
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century English Chest on Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century English chest on stand. This fantastic country house piece was originally
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Antique Late 18th Century English Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Late 18th Century English Chest on Stand
Late 18th Century English Chest on Stand
H 45.67 in W 39.38 in D 22.05 in
18th Century English Oak Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The front of this English oak blanket chest has three recessed panels framed with molded edges and
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Antique 1770s English Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a GORGEOUS 19C English Naval Captain’s Sea Chest. Made in Britain, probably England
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
19C English Naval Captain's Sea Chest
H 14 in W 36 in D 23.5 in
1700s Antique English Georgian Period, Oak, Cornice, 8 Drawers, Chest-on-chest!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique chest-on-chest, english georgian period, oak, cornice, 8 drawers, 1700s, 18th
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 18th century very fine and grand example of a walnut chest on chest/tallboy. The cavetto
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest
H 74.02 in W 40.95 in D 23.63 in
Antique Chest on Stand, English, Georgian, Oak, Chest of Drawers, circa 1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest on stand, an English, Early Georgian, oak chest of drawers dating to the
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
Inlaid George III chest on chest, the upper section with cove cornice above delicately crafted
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Antique 1790s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
Inlaid George III Chest on Chest
H 72 in W 42.5 in D 21.25 in
English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted chest, this two over three drawer chest has nicely faux wood painting
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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 38.75 in W 38.5 in D 19 in
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
English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany bachelor's chest, with cross banded top, the four graduated drawers with
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
English Mahogany Bachelor's Chest
H 32.75 in W 31.5 in D 18 in
Antique English 17th Century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest Blank Chest Trunk, C.1660
Located in London, GB
A Jacobean oak mule chest Antique English 17th century Jacobean Oak Mule Chest circa 1660 A
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Antique 17th Century English Charles II Blanket Chests

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Oak

English Chippendale Tall Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Chippendale tall chest, with two over four graduated drawers, brass swan neck pulls
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Antique 1790s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Tall Chest
English Chippendale Tall Chest
H 41.5 in W 41.25 in D 20.5 in
English George II Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English George II chest, has the original hardware and is crossbanded with elm. There is some
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Antique 1730s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English George II Chest
English George II Chest
H 42 in W 39.5 in D 22.5 in
English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted two over three drawer chest, with gallery surrounding the top, drawers with
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Antique 1860s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

English Grain Painted Chest
English Grain Painted Chest
H 39.25 in W 35 in D 20 in
English Oak Campaign Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English oak two over four drawer campaign chest in two sections, the graduated drawers with incised
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Antique 1830s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Campaign Chest
English Oak Campaign Chest
H 42.13 in W 36 in D 16.75 in
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English Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English chest on chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An English chest on chest — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an English chest on chest, we have 145 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English chest on chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An English chest on chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is an English Chest On Chest?

Prices for an English chest on chest start at $900 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $7,363.

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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 English Chest On 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.

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The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

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.